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Originally posted by tatans Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply spbed Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Austin TX 4,941 posts Posted by spbed on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 11:28 AM Same for you i really do not recollect any posts from you that required a reply. [:p][:)] Originally posted by selector Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply tree68 Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Northern New York 25,009 posts Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 11:39 AM I've posted questions that got answered fairly quickly and authoritatively, were not controversial, and did not otherwise invite further conversation. And if I didn't happen to catch them shortly after they were answered, they made a quick trip down to page 2 or 3, and thence to oblivion. If you want to bump your post back to the top, go into "edit." You don't have to actually change anything, but it will move your post back to the head of the class. There's always the possibility you've asked a "sensitive" question - one that's been discussed ad nauseum here and nobody wants to get into it.... A search of the forums might shed some light on that. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen. Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it... Reply kolechovski Member sinceSeptember 2002 762 posts Posted by kolechovski on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 12:01 PM I experience that, too. I think the real problem with this forum, is that so many people ask stuff in a short period of time, as you can see, multiple pages are spanned within a single day. Even if somebody comes back with some info to answer a post, the post is likely lost in all that mess, and who has the time no go through all that to try to find a topic? Very few people. I guess it's a hit and miss thing. Good luck on making hits. Reply BNSFGP38 Member sinceDecember 2004 From: Cab 162 posts Posted by BNSFGP38 on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 12:20 PM If you can impress them with facts, dazzle them with Bull***.[oX)] Reply jchnhtfd Member sinceJanuary 2001 From: US 1,537 posts Posted by jchnhtfd on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:22 PM This is a good question. I can only speak for myself, of course! There are several things which are involved for me. First, of course, is do I look at the thread? I'm at least moderately busy, and as Mookie has noted, sometimes things have a way of getting ahead of me -- there is no way I can read every thread. So there is some advertising involved here: is the topic one which I think I can learn from? Read it. Is it one which I might be able to contribute some useful information to? Read it. Otherwise... Then do I post a reply? Only if I really think I can contribute something to the discussion (there are those who might argue that I don't always contribute much, but... oh well!). But do keep trying... Jamie Reply ValleyX Member sinceApril 2001 From: US 1,103 posts Posted by ValleyX on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:34 PM I agree with all the above, I don't answer unless I think I can add something to the post or sometimes I answer because I disagree. I try not to post just to be posting. I think I've got a little railroad knowledge but I don't always put it into words as well as others on here. I'm curious, what was your last question? Reply chad thomas Member sinceJanuary 2005 From: Ely, Nv. 6,312 posts Posted by chad thomas on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 3:37 PM I wish people would not post just for the sake of posting. That kind of irritates me. Star chasers I guess. Reply Modelcar Member sinceFebruary 2002 From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania 13,456 posts Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 3:52 PM ...I am not a railroader and hence not an expert on that subject but have been a fan for decades...If I feel I can answer or contribute to a post I will certainly try to do that as I have plenty of time most of the time...being retired. Quentin Reply espeefoamer Member sinceNovember 2003 From: West Coast 4,122 posts Posted by espeefoamer on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 6:24 PM I am not a railroader,but I have been a railfan for more years than I would care to admit.If I can offer some information or advice that relates to the question asked,I will offer my info.Otherwise I will keep quiet and move on to another post. Ride Amtrak. Cats Rule, Dogs Drool. Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
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Originally posted by selector Living nearby to MP 186 of the UPRR Austin TX Sub Reply tree68 Member sinceDecember 2001 From: Northern New York 25,009 posts Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 11:39 AM I've posted questions that got answered fairly quickly and authoritatively, were not controversial, and did not otherwise invite further conversation. And if I didn't happen to catch them shortly after they were answered, they made a quick trip down to page 2 or 3, and thence to oblivion. If you want to bump your post back to the top, go into "edit." You don't have to actually change anything, but it will move your post back to the head of the class. There's always the possibility you've asked a "sensitive" question - one that's been discussed ad nauseum here and nobody wants to get into it.... A search of the forums might shed some light on that. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen. Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it... Reply kolechovski Member sinceSeptember 2002 762 posts Posted by kolechovski on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 12:01 PM I experience that, too. I think the real problem with this forum, is that so many people ask stuff in a short period of time, as you can see, multiple pages are spanned within a single day. Even if somebody comes back with some info to answer a post, the post is likely lost in all that mess, and who has the time no go through all that to try to find a topic? Very few people. I guess it's a hit and miss thing. Good luck on making hits. Reply BNSFGP38 Member sinceDecember 2004 From: Cab 162 posts Posted by BNSFGP38 on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 12:20 PM If you can impress them with facts, dazzle them with Bull***.[oX)] Reply jchnhtfd Member sinceJanuary 2001 From: US 1,537 posts Posted by jchnhtfd on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:22 PM This is a good question. I can only speak for myself, of course! There are several things which are involved for me. First, of course, is do I look at the thread? I'm at least moderately busy, and as Mookie has noted, sometimes things have a way of getting ahead of me -- there is no way I can read every thread. So there is some advertising involved here: is the topic one which I think I can learn from? Read it. Is it one which I might be able to contribute some useful information to? Read it. Otherwise... Then do I post a reply? Only if I really think I can contribute something to the discussion (there are those who might argue that I don't always contribute much, but... oh well!). But do keep trying... Jamie Reply ValleyX Member sinceApril 2001 From: US 1,103 posts Posted by ValleyX on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:34 PM I agree with all the above, I don't answer unless I think I can add something to the post or sometimes I answer because I disagree. I try not to post just to be posting. I think I've got a little railroad knowledge but I don't always put it into words as well as others on here. I'm curious, what was your last question? Reply chad thomas Member sinceJanuary 2005 From: Ely, Nv. 6,312 posts Posted by chad thomas on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 3:37 PM I wish people would not post just for the sake of posting. That kind of irritates me. Star chasers I guess. Reply Modelcar Member sinceFebruary 2002 From: Muncie, Indiana...Orig. from Pennsylvania 13,456 posts Posted by Modelcar on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 3:52 PM ...I am not a railroader and hence not an expert on that subject but have been a fan for decades...If I feel I can answer or contribute to a post I will certainly try to do that as I have plenty of time most of the time...being retired. Quentin Reply espeefoamer Member sinceNovember 2003 From: West Coast 4,122 posts Posted by espeefoamer on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 6:24 PM I am not a railroader,but I have been a railfan for more years than I would care to admit.If I can offer some information or advice that relates to the question asked,I will offer my info.Otherwise I will keep quiet and move on to another post. Ride Amtrak. Cats Rule, Dogs Drool. Reply Join our Community! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login » Register » Search the Community Newsletter Sign-Up By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy
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