Topic: Post quality matters than replying fast - page 4. (Read 583 times)

Firstly Op what is your definition of a quality reply?
Because if you are trying to say a long reply is a quality one you are wrong.  I have come across a lot of forum members with very quality posts of less the 3 lines.

Now from my experience if you don't read a post properly you can't make the right reply hence other posters will simply ignore your reply and if someone is kind enough they may explain to you your mistakes and if you should continue same habit they would simply consider you a shit poster.

It is also important to note op that most members may not consider your post as an advice because in order to give someone a nice advice to follow, courtesy demands you make a good example first.

Nice advice mate. But you should be aware that not only the newbies are in a hurry to be at the first reply position on new threads. I've seen some higher ranked members who also wants to have that first spot as it's seen to mostly or probably earn merit when you are able to give a good reply to the post in question. But does this really matter?
Yes you may want to be in the first post but the placing or position of your reply doesn't matter mate. If you are a good quality poster and have good idea of what you are talking about then it doesn't matter if your reply is on the last page, you will surely earn the deserved merit. If a newbie has this idea, then he should avoid such reasoning as it doesn't account for your earning merits.

I've took noticed that alot of users are always in a hurry to reply a post expecially newbies, I know it is a good strategies to always try to make your reply to be among the first or at least fifth position, because it would make it easier for other users to see and to read it. But in a scenario whereby a user came across a post and reply fast without having clear understanding about that post such reply may be seen as off-topic or not contributing at all. And if such act continue as your post are always around the first-fifth position it may lead to you being ignored by other users.
So anytime you see a post take your time to understand the concept before making any reply, for instance you came across a post about security and privacy and more. If you don't have much Idea about it don't jump in and quickly reply take your time read the post after reading do some research for better clarity and understanding. And if you came across any word you are not familiar with always do yourself a favour and use the dictionary because neglecting or Ignoring such  may cause you chances of getting a proper understanding about the post.So doing all this would help you in Acquiring more knowledge and also improve your posting skills, helping you in becoming a good poster.