You Have Been Spotted Notes

[Blak_Mamber]

i find this a weird suggestion as they might not be enthusiasts or web literate. i have seen newbies get blitzed by regulars for not being able to use the search functions and as a result, they never return or post again.

maybe change the way we deal with newbies and thier posts before advertising the site this way.

i think telling newbies to use the search function is quite arrogant and lazy as ive never seen a site ever do that to anyone apart from this one. most sites just help them and give answers then clean up the pages at a later time hence the admin fee!

what do you all think?

I totally agree mate.
When i first joined, i didnt have a clue how to use this site. Took me a good month or so. Only figured out how to use the search button like a couple of months later.
I never use this approach when a new member joins, always try to simplify it for them aswell. Makes them feel more welcome etc...