HELP ME OUT

[KenP]

Maybe you all can explain why the no0bs, and some vets, don't understand what the "Search" function is for.

Any opinions are appreciated and welcome as I can't seem to figure it out myself.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

[HummBebe]

Maybe you all can explain why the no0bs, and some vets, don't understand what the "Search" function is for.

Any opinions are appreciated and welcome as I can't seem to figure it out myself.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Ken,

In my company, I tend to deal with the "twenty somethings" quite abit. This is an age cohort that is very conditioned by instant gratification.

They do want to go thru the trouble of searching, they just want the answer.

IF you like, along with my T&A duties, I can add n00b Patrol?:D

[CO Hummer]

This topic has been discussed at length. Please use the search button before discussing the search problem.

[KenP]

This topic has been discussed at length. Please use the search button before discussing the search problem.Atleast I got my "instant gratification".:rolleyes:

[dеiтайожни]

Ken,

In my company, I tend to deal with the "twenty somethings" quite abit. This is an age cohort that is very conditioned by instant gratification.

They do want to go thru the trouble of searching, they just want the answer.


Oh, the truth comes out at last! You hate "twenty somethings"... real cool Bebe!

The problem is...young adults these days work more than you old folks do. We don't have the time to waste searching for stuff, not to mention it's way smarter to just ask the question, piss off some people and be done with it!

We aren't accustomed to having to wait 6 months for someone to deliver and return a message via horseback like you all were when you were "twenty something"! When we want information, we want it now w/o any hassle. You can't just expect us to change overnight.

You better get used to our instant gratification deal pretty soon, as you already are or will be in nursing homes and we (twenty somethings) will be caring for you. We don't have time to wait around and let you die either if you get what I'm saying...

And for the non "twenty somethings" not using the search engine, that's just ****ed up. ;) :D

[KenP]

Oh, the truth comes out at last! You hate "twenty somethings"... real cool Bebe!

The problem is...young adults these days work more than you old folks do. We don't have the time to waste searching for stuff, not to mention it's way smarter to just ask the question, piss off some people and be done with it!

We aren't accustomed to having to wait 6 months for someone to deliver and return a message via horseback like you all were when you were "twenty something"! When we want information, we want it now w/o any hassle. You can't just expect us to change overnight.

You better get used to our instant gratification deal pretty soon, as you already are or will be in nursing homes and we (twenty somethings) will be caring for you. We don't have time to wait around and let you die either if you get what I'm saying...

And for the non "twenty somethings" not using the search engine, that's just ****ed up. ;) :DThat brought some loud laughter!!!

[dеiтайожни]

That brought some loud laughter!!!

Then my job is done. The laughter had a serious tone though, right?

[HummBebe]

MmmmmHmmm.

No don't hate them D, but when you have answered the 150th friking phone call with some kid asking how to do something, and all the instructions are on the table in front of them.....it gets beyond annoying.

Learn something from us old folks, take the time to search for the information....you'll absorb more. It will increase your IQ points:D

And, you'll get better at research.....

[dеiтайожни]

Learn something from us old folks, take the time to search for the information....you'll absorb more. It will increase your IQ points:D

And, you'll get better at research.....


Uuugghh...but I dont wanna! Cant you just tell me? :(

[HummBebe]

Ken, I forgot to mention.....they tend to be weenie winer titty babies too.

Sorry:(

[dеiтайожни]

Wow, talk about some major age jealously in this thread! I'm giving you the chance to relive your childhood through me, what more do you want?

[Agriv8r]

Maybe you all can explain why the no0bs, and some vets, don't understand what the "Search" function is for.

Any opinions are appreciated and welcome as I can't seem to figure it out myself.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

did you know that if you do a search for "search" and "kenp" you come up with 13 threads containing both? I found that using search:eek:

[Scouts Out]

Thinking back a little bit when I was more of a newbe, maybe they did not know about the search option or possible they tried and did not get what they were looking for. Let the guys ask the questions, there is plenty of guys here with over 10,000 post who apparently have plenty of time to post, maybe they can help the newbe instead of insulting them and ridculing them, at least until they know how we interact here. I remember post that I responded to that was nothing to do and several other silly ones. I like helping the newbes, even if it is a stupid question.

[PARAGON]

Thinking back a little bit when I was more of a newbe, maybe they did not know about the search option or possible they tried and did not get what they were looking for. Let the guys ask the questions, there is plenty of guys here with over 10,000 post who apparently have plenty of time to post, maybe they can help the newbe instead of insulting them and ridculing them, at least until they know how we interact here. I remember post that I responded to that was nothing to do and several other silly ones. I like helping the newbes, even if it is a stupid question.shut up noobie;) :D

[marin8703]

Hey, im 18 and i got no problem using the search functions. Maybe thats because i havent reached the search rebelion phase yet, or maybe thats just me. But i dont think that age is a factor in desiding whether to use the search function or not. I know of many older people on this forum who neglect to use the search function in light of all their wisdom. I think the problem is that some people just need answers and dont have time to figure out how to phrase thier search terms.

Oh, and as some one stated earlier, there is some serious age jealousy going on here.;) :D

[PARAGON]

Oh, and as some one stated earlier, there is some serious age jealousy going on here.:D ;)I agree.

You punks should just chill out. You'll grow up and be men soon enough, no need to be jealous. Some of us just have a few more battle scars and weather features. One day all you younguns will gain that after some hard work and a little time. So sit back and chill and lay off the jealousy. sheesh :cool:

[KenP]

The funny thing is using "search" is faster than having to wait for a response. That means those that ask before searching are just lazy bums.:p

agrv8r, the true number is 54 covering nearly 3 pages and most of those are telling lazy bums to use the search feature.;) :eek:

[Huck BB62]

The funny thing is using "search" is faster than having to wait for a response. That means those that ask before searching are just lazy bums.:p

agrv8r, the true number is 54 covering nearly 3 pages and most of those are telling lazy bums to use the search feature.;) :eek:

The other funny thing is that some people will post 5000 posts hammering reposters and not want to tickle out a reference to anything useful.

Then when some lazy bum wants to find out something, they have to mow through those 5000 posts to get any useful information!

Now, you can search "Why people don't search" and relive the truth over and over again!

(yeah, I'm being a smartass):D

[KenP]

The other funny thing is that some people will post 5000 posts hammering reposters and not want to tickle out a reference to anything useful.

Then when some lazy bum wants to find out something, they have to mow through those 5000 posts to get any useful information!

Now, you can search "Why people don't search" and relive the truth over and over again!

(yeah, I'm being a smartass):DWhew, you almost earned yourself a BIG OLE' banning if it weren't for that last comment.;) However, I agree with you. It's a good thing there's that "Advanced Search" thingy to cut out unwanted junk.:p

[HummerNewbie]

IF you like, along with my T&A duties, I can add n00b Patrol?:D

Going into hiding now ;)

[HummerNewbie]

It's a good thing there's that "Advanced Search" thingy to cut out unwanted junk.:p

Now being a Noob only in name I do use the search function but have a question that maybe someone, like maybe a mod, can answer. I was searching today for a post I made several weeks or maybe a month ago about tie rods. I searched for posts that I made, keywords "tie rod" in the H3 sections but it always said there were too many matches and to narrow it down. Apparently it wasn't searching for the keywords only in my posts, is there a way to do this? OABTW, I found the info without posting the question or using the search :p

[NEOCON1]

this is a freakin fhunny thread :D kids these days :eek: man i miss that Pony Express , oh for the good old days !!!!!!!!!!!!! :p

[Steve - SanJose]

"Searching" will produce mostly garbage because of the thousands of garbage posts associated with each topic. What the noobie is hoping for is the Readers Digest version of the useful info on the topic. He knows that somebody has the answer. At least he can hope.:D

S.

[evldave]

Thinking back a little bit when I was more of a newbe, maybe they did not know about the search option or possible they tried and did not get what they were looking for. Let the guys ask the questions, there is plenty of guys here with over 10,000 post who apparently have plenty of time to post, maybe they can help the newbe instead of insulting them and ridculing them, at least until they know how we interact here. I remember post that I responded to that was nothing to do and several other silly ones. I like helping the newbes, even if it is a stupid question.

x2, I'm not too much of a noob, but I've given up using the search since it's 90% BS and 10% useful. Other than the sheer carwreck rubberneck factor for interest, this whole website seems to be going to hell in a handbasket ever since those new mods took over....

[Ipedog]

Other than the sheer carwreck rubberneck factor for interest, this whole website seems to be going to hell in a handbasket ever since those new mods took over....
Ohhh, interesting...
This should be a good show!

http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/195.gif

[KenP]

Now being a Noob only in name I do use the search function but have a question that maybe someone, like maybe a mod, can answer. I was searching today for a post I made several weeks or maybe a month ago about tie rods. I searched for posts that I made, keywords "tie rod" in the H3 sections but it always said there were too many matches and to narrow it down. Apparently it wasn't searching for the keywords only in my posts, is there a way to do this? OABTW, I found the info without posting the question or using the search :pEnter the key words you're looking for and the author's name. You can also use appx. dates and choose the forum section to search. I don't know what the "child forums" are.:confused:

[ree]

Before the elcova.com space purge and the rehosting, pretty much everything had been discussed. Unfortunately, a lot of good stuff got lost. Those with institutional memories will recall that topic X was discussed, but might be surprised to see the posts gone. And the internet wayback machine and google caches don't have them either. :(:mad:

This doesn't excuse laziness, unless said poster admits laziness before asking the question :)

[ETD]

Searching is one of man's oldest compulsion. It is how we define ourselves in this hostile world. We search for truth. We search for acceptance. We search for community. We search for answers that have plaqued us for millions of years. Of course, we search for happiness and solace. The search is a journey without end so long as there is an ounce of curiosity in man's collective mind. Sometimes, we just search for a better way to search.

(just padding!)

[ZigsRig]

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[Ipedog]

Searching is one of man's oldest compulsion. It is how we define ourselves in this hostile world. We search for truth. We search for acceptance. We search for community. We search for answers that have plaqued us for millions of years. Of course, we search for happiness and solace. The search is a journey without end so long as there is an ounce of curiosity in man's collective mind. Sometimes, we just search for a better way to search.

Its good to search, especially if you find what you're looking for. :p :rolleyes: ;) :D

[HummerNewbie]

Enter the key words you're looking for and the author's name. You can also use appx. dates and choose the forum section to search. I don't know what the "child forums" are.:confused:



I did all of the above and it did not list only posts that I made :(

I believe the "child forums" are those with a section. For example if you select "Hummer H3 Discussion Forums" and check the "child forums" box it will search all the H3 sections. Could be wrong but that was my impression.

[Agriv8r]

The funny thing is using "search" is faster than having to wait for a response. That means those that ask before searching are just lazy bums.:p

agrv8r, the true number is 54 covering nearly 3 pages and most of those are telling lazy bums to use the search feature.;) :eek:

i just did a quick search for instant gratification, guess i should have done an advanced search, but thanks for doing it for me:D

[HummerNewbie]

i just did a quick search for instant gratification,

Did Ken's pic come up? :eek: :D ;)

[Agriv8r]

Did Ken's pic come up? :eek: :D ;)

funny:D :D

[KenP]

Did Ken's pic come up? :eek: :D ;)Yeah, so.:eek:

[westhillsat]

Oh, the truth comes out at last! You hate "twenty somethings"... real cool Bebe!

The problem is...young adults these days work more than you old folks do. We don't have the time to waste searching for stuff, not to mention it's way smarter to just ask the question, piss off some people and be done with it!

We aren't accustomed to having to wait 6 months for someone to deliver and return a message via horseback like you all were when you were "twenty something"! When we want information, we want it now w/o any hassle. You can't just expect us to change overnight.

You better get used to our instant gratification deal pretty soon, as you already are or will be in nursing homes and we (twenty somethings) will be caring for you. We don't have time to wait around and let you die either if you get what I'm saying...

And for the non "twenty somethings" not using the search engine, that's just ****ed up. ;) :D

Hey Dei, am I going to have to catch the stagecoach to Denver and then take the plane down to Florida and tell you how all us old people had to walk 50 miles each way to school and fight off grizzlies and mountain lions along the way ;) :D

[westhillsat]

The search button can bring up interesting places within the forum, if a person knows the right word to use ;) :D