[oddjob]

Eaglefreak Wrote:Hey oddjob, I think were kinda in the wrong also if you look at Rule 7:

No bashing - If someone is posting about a problem they are experiencing, don't simply tell them they are wrong and recommend they try your recommendation. Instead, provide facts or opinions supporting your recommendation, provide positive feedback, and please keep the criticism low.[u]

Well, maybe I am misinterpreting that rule, but i am not sure that necessarily applies here. I was not referring to any posts by users experiencing a specific problem. I was referring to general questions which have been previously asked and answered numerous times. I was not calling anyones particular opinion on a specific subject "wrong"... I was merely pointing out that there is an established process for asking questions, and particularly if that question has already been discussed.

Furthermore, I didnt bash anyone, and the recommendation i gave was not my own, but one clearly stated in the rules. I dont think I even mentioned any specific individuals in my post. If i am guilty of bashing, than i was bashing bad etiquette, and by no means had any intention of making it personal whatsoever.

I believe I indeed provided numerous facts (ie the Rules) and opinions (ie how this bothers and affects people, such as myself, who use the search feature) which support my recommendation.

I you could please point out which particular part of my post could be construed as a high amount of criticism directed towards an individual, it would be appreciated so I do not make the same mistake again. I did not feel as if i was doing this, but in this particular medium of dialog, I understand how frequently different people interpret the same text with vastly different understandings.

I do thank you for pointing out your opinion, and it does not bother me in the least. I do not want to make an issue out of something so trivial, but for the sake of argument I could say that your post violates the rule you quoted more egregiously than mine... after all, you did state that i (personally) was in the wrong , but no matter, i am often in the wrong and have no problem being called out on it.

And finally, i am a member of numerous different forums, and many mods are not nearly as nice and forgiving as the ones here. Ive seen people banned and threads locked or deleted for less. So maybe I need to remember that what holds true for other forums does not necessarily hold true here, but after all, rules are rules, and this is not Nam.