Topic: Some annoying things that beginners do (but also some old members) (Read 654 times)

i know right? Its so annoying. i get pissed off any time i see such posts. A well written and composed post no matter how long it may be can be interesting and will never tire your eyes. I skip too long posts as well, i get bored reading them along the way.

Let make this very simple, this is a big community with different people from different backgrounds and i believe what is generally acceptable in some countries many not be applicable in other countries, the word Sir/Ma can be officially used in general but in some context or word scenario it can as well be used for another intent or meaning in a conversation and the tone or expression used in saying it could make it an offensive one, but on the forum like this i will prefer the use of the word "user" "member" or "OP" as commonly used when referring to someone, we can't be accurate when identifying a user with Sir/Ma because you can not be sure of their real gender and some users can easily get offended when wrongly addressed.

You are correct, most times you may want to contribute to a particular topic but due to lack of punctuation signs and other signs, reading and responding to it will be difficult and tiring, the poster may be saying something meaningful but his aim may not be achieved due to improper arrangement of his words. This can be mostly seen among newbies.

Yes i know it can be difficult for newcomers at first, struggling to get acquainted with a new forum and all, but the thing is that the rules are there for all to see, even newcomers, and there is the 'search' and 'help' button as well which newcomers can get started with to get a grasp of what to do and what not to do; there is also another option of introducing 'yourself' as a newcomer (which quite a lot of newbies do) and ask other users to help you with information that will be of great help to you, users who do all of these get up to speed pretty quick; there is no other way the forum can 'guide' you if not through this, and you asking questions as well.

Using the words Sir/Ma are just too show how we rate that person or user. Using that shouldn't be mistaken for wanting to be pitied no!
They're also use to show respect for  an elder or senior, I have seen most low ranks refer to higher leveled members, of which I also do!
Don't get that wrong!

This is the reason that I don't like viewing and rationalizing things conclusively without leaving room for benefit of the doubt. In the case of the member whose post as archived you've shared here, we can see that it was done ignorantly as they couldn't have been in a campaign at the time owing that it's a newbie with 23 posts. Account was registered in March 2022. That's less than two months. If the member were high ranked, we would've summarily concluded that it was to boast post count whereas that could've been done ignorantly. Oh, yes! There are countless high ranked users who aren't conversant with rules of this forum.

I guess you've countless laughs on that too 😆. It's the same way Lauda would've had it as many of us couldn't tell whether they be male or female.

I have reported such posts as of little value several times, and in most cases, moderators simply delete such posts.


You are right again. This is especially annoying when the user does not completely know who he is talking to, whether he is writing to a man or a woman. Reading the word "Sir" when you're not is pretty funny. The same applies to age. You can tell a lot about yourself on the network that is not true.

I didn't want to answer anything before until the mod actually gave an answer to your question - and I understood your question before that, the rule is quite clear, although many are not aware of it. This way of posting in case the user has a paid signature can be considered a kind of abuse - because if you can respond to 3 posts in one, and you do it on purpose in three separate posts, it is obvious what the intention is.

Of course, this is not always the case because some members do not know that there is another way - here is one case from yesterday that obviously annoyed a mod so much that instead of merging posts, he simply deleted everything.

https://archive.ph/d6Q4R

Was it bumps? Or reserved posts by the OP of a particular thread? if it was any of that, then it is allowed.

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Well then mate, If it was none of that, then maybe it stood just cause a mod missed it/didn't see it, or users who did see it didn't report it to a moderator for it to be merged, i am pretty sure if it was reported it would have been merged.

I reckon I sometimes may put two consecutive posts, but this is when I am answering two different lines of conversation and the posts are becoming just too long. A response with 4000 chars may be too much for many to digest, however with two posts somehow makes it possible to choose better.

One thing I dislike is people posting links to twitter, youtube or sources without any comment or addition of their own. I belong to a generation that reads, I do not like someone telling me about XYZ a his / hers chosen speed - I would rather read at my chosen speed.

Yea, I can see it's an offence, the reply of mine has already been merged by a moderator.
Just to clear my doubts cox I have seen also established users do it aswell but didn't take note which board. Thanks!

I'm not sure anyone will dispute the correctness of that usage. What I tried to explain (as advanced by some users too) is that it's not necessary using "sir" on social media where people are seemingly faceless.

I already answered your question in the above. However, I think where such doesn't count as an offence is in the local board. Though I see a lot of veteran users do that in other boards too.

Well, my usage of the word sir is not tied to someone's age. Whether you are older or younger, in as much as you are a responsible young man,  whose name I don't know, I will likely address you as sir.
I think the Oxford dictionary agrees with my definition of the word 'sir'.If you can read again, you will understand that it is purposely done and I used it as an instance and to ask a question. I asked Lucius and it seems he didn't understand the question. Now you can answer me. Someone said if I first replied to a post by quoting people and immediately drop a fresh post with a new context, it's not against the rule. Example is what I did above. Is that correct?

I think most of us fall in either of the category in one way or the other, firstly when talking about editing pictures to a normal size, i also find it disgusting having a post with an extra large image which obviously doesn't necessitate having an interest on it nor does it implies quality and meaning insight it can offer. Another aspect as stated by Lucius is the quoting aspect, honestly i see a need to only quote the major idea or area of emphasis than quoting the whole post which does not even look presentable on sight and the main point might not be well understood as all the post were being quoted.

And i see an attitude of lackadaisical manner in this regard which we all unknowingly exhibit even though it's not against the forum rules and am not left out in this as well, if a particular thought is quoted its an indication of two things: first, that you have red and understood the whole post, and secondly you specifically direct on comments on that particular area you quoted, and lastly it makes a post look neat with a beauty that can attract an attention to reading what you're trying to pass across.

Lastly, permit me as well to add this "Paragraphing" this aspect is also vital while making a post on the forum as the whole write ups needed to be presented with a paragraph so as to indicate sections, points, and make easier for the viewer to be fascinating enough for a reading, and its not necessarily that one have to overflood the page with write-ups before the main idea is passed across, and here i see the need to a comprehensive summary and paragraphing were needed and appropriately.

The situation I described in that quote is one that deals with online and social media. You hardly know the ages of people you're dealing with. However, if I happen to guess than a user is older than I am maybe because I've seen their real picture on Facebook or on other identity revealing sites, I won't hesitate to address them as sir. That's my point. Of course, in real life we know those who are older than we are and it will be disrespectful not to acknowledge that all in the name of sounding woke. I won't do that.

BTW, you just committed one of the things the OP pointed out – Posting multiple posts in a row

Maybe this kind of posting is better reported as low value or maybe under plagiarism but let me put it here as I also find it annoying.

Copying a portion of an article, adding a link reference, but not adding anything worthy to the topic created.

Examples:
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^ Quoted the entire post in case of edits. I also prefer this rather than posting links from scrapers (tryninja/loyce).

The user must have also thought it's an easier way to meet weekly post quota.

This matter is grossly subjective and depends much on the environment (informal and formal).
When I joined the forum, I was using it continuously until I discovered that it's unofficial against the norms of this place.
In my neighbourhood, I greet every male occupant with Sir and they reciprocate by replying with sir. Things goes well especially when you don't know their names and does not wish to know.
Then, when I worked with a company, everyone is addressed by their names including the CEO.

I believe you didn't understand me, see what I meant with this reply and a fresh one with different context I'm dropping below.

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The importance of having a good worded presentation cannot be over emphasised. One may have a good idea and ends up murdering the idea with wrong presentation, either by quoting a long wall of text or sharing an image that will occupy a full page. These acts are unwelcoming and breaches smooth communication .

Let me include this point;
Too much coloration:
It is always unpleasant to me when I see posts that is much decorated with colours It drags attention and rub same on the mud. Here is not a fine art platform and hence using of colours in the wrong way should be frowned at.
I believe the above comment is irrating already, despite that it has a cool point.

I think that "Res" thing means Reserved. It used to be in vogue in 2017/2018 and was used to book space for signature campaign slots at a time when campaign managers made their selections based on First Come First Served basis. This day, selections aren't based on that any more. I think it's now based on subjective merit or other considerations by the manager. So, it would really be hilarious to see "Res" on threads that aren't campaign threads or one put up by OP after announcing a campaign so as to address issues later, expectedly. Expect you think it's needless for campaign managers to still use it. Otherwise, I think it's still in tandem for them.

Let me be honest, sometimes it is how some people  are brought up, it happens to me. Wherever I find  my self I always respect people who I know they are my senior in one way or the other. When I came to the forum I met senior people who are doing great job and contributing to the forum, sometimes I feel some how mentioning their name even if I don't know them real life, but I know they are my senior here in the forum, I need to give that respect .

Large images and double posts do harm the discussion, but a mile long quote must become criminal offense. This is seriously annoying. One creates a thread, regarding an important matter and then boom, shitposter awakes and quotes the entire damn thing.

Also, cut the crap with "Res" under the OP. If you want to say something, say it.