Just Answering The Question?

Beemerboy

Beemerboy

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I posted this sometime back but I thought it might be a good thing to post again as I see allot of newer members.

If someone asks a question about a specific process or product...its important that you have some experience with that process or product before you answer their question...

What I mean by this some one asks..."what a good wheel cleaner"

This can be answered in many ways, what's being asked is general

However if its asked " has anyone used X brand of wheel cleaner"

Your answer should not be no but this is the one that I use, that's not answering the question....I am at times as bad as any but I really try and help with what is asked and to stay on topic.

Remember you are giving advice to someone that is going to put this into use and could mess up there car...I wouldn't want that to happen of any advice I've given.

Just posting a reply for the sake of conversation is not always helping
 
97F1504x4 said:
This is true and I think we are all guilty of this from time to time. I will try to be better.

Richard
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Hey neighbor I didn't know you where so close I sent you a PM

We should hook up some detailing

Also I didn't start this to point fingers at anyone any more than myself, I just worry that we might steer someone the wrong way or give them advice without the experience behind it
 
Beemerboy said:
Hey neighbor I didn't know you where so close I sent you a PM

We should hook up some detailing

Also I didn't start this to point fingers at anyone any more than myself, I just worry that we might steer someone the wrong way or give them advice without the experience behind it
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I did not take it as pointing a finger at me or anyone for that matter. I know many of us do this. But i think it tends to be more an issue of merely wanting to pass on our expericances with things as a back up.

Richard
 
I am kind of new here, officially anyways, and I like reading about different products. I like the fact that someone asks about product X and other people shime in w/the products they have used. Being new at this I appreciate other people who shime in b/c I get a broader range of products to consider. To me I look at it like learning about more products which is what I am here to do. Thanks, Erasmo
 
I see that we have some newer members and thought to bring this back to the top for them to read.

I think that its important that we try to give the best advice on process or product..Not just a generic answer that you have no knowledge of.

Just my .02 on the subject
 
Back up to the top for the new members to read.

Its important to remember that when answering a question about a process, or product that you have some knowledge, or use of what's questioned.
 
Beemerboy said:
Back up to the top for the new members to read.

Its important to remember that when answering a question about a process, or product that you have some knowledge, or use of what's questioned.
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does that mean we can't ramble on endlessly about some other topic than the one being discuss :hmmm: :notme:
 
Beemerboy said:
I posted this sometime back but I thought it might be a good thing to post again as I see allot of newer members.

If someone asks a question about a specific process or product...its important that you have some experience with that process or product before you answer their question...

What I mean by this some one asks..."what a good wheel cleaner"

This can be answered in many ways, what's being asked is general

However if its asked " has anyone used X brand of wheel cleaner"

Your answer should not be no but this is the one that I use, that's not answering the question....I am at times as bad as any but I really try and help with what is asked and to stay on topic.

Remember you are giving advice to someone that is going to put this into use and could mess up there car...I wouldn't want that to happen of any advice I've given.

Just posting a reply for the sake of conversation is not always helping
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I understand your point because some never miss a chance to push a certain product but if someone asks is product Y any good you think we should just say no and leave it at that.
I think you would be doing them a favor to tell them that product X is better so while I can see your point about staying on topic I don't totally agree with not offering a better option.
 
black bart said:
I understand your point because some never miss a chance to push a certain product but if someone asks is product Y any good you think we should just say no and leave it at that.
I think you would be doing them a favor to tell them that product X is better so while I can see your point about staying on topic I don't totally agree with not offering a better option.
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I can agree with you if you have had experience with both products X & Y

I started this because when new members start posting...they are eager to post and help where they can...If someone asks about product Y have you used it or is it good for, and the reply is no I haven't but product X is what I use...that's not answering his question...they want to know about product Y...not X

If the question was "what good for cleaning rubber tirm" then they are asking for sugestions about a process...its anyone game at that point.

I've also seen many times that someone asks how to remove shoe marks on vinyl...and the answer is "I've heard that Goo Gone works" This is an assumption not a hands on...this is more of what I am saying.

I tend to answer questions about process or products that I have used or have experience with...this way I can feel good about giving the best advice I can!
 
Beemerboy said:
I can agree with you if you have had experience with both products X & Y

I started this because when new members start posting...they are eager to post and help where they can...If someone asks about product Y have you used it or is it good for, and the reply is no I haven't but product X is what I use...that's not answering his question...they want to know about product Y...not X

If the question was "what good for cleaning rubber tirm" then they are asking for sugestions about a process...its anyone game at that point.

I've also seen many times that someone asks how to remove shoe marks on vinyl...and the answer is "I've heard that Goo Gone works" This is an assumption not a hands on...this is more of what I am saying.

I tend to answer questions about process or products that I have used or have experience with...this way I can feel good about giving the best advice I can!
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Worded this way I agree :D
 
I can't remember what forum it was, but awhile back there was a thread about getting a stain off of leather without damaging the finish. Just your typical question that comes up ever so often. What was funny was all the answers given which I know couldn't have all worked. It was everything from mineral spirits to magic eraser to WD 40 to peanut butter and even to milk! A year later somebody brought the topic back up, so the answers started all over again. Something about human nature; having answers for everybody.
 
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