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Topic: How about a Newbie Frequently Asked Questions Forum?  (Read 3760 times)

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McLucky

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Being a newbie there are several questions that I have and I find myself searching through several forums prior to asking the questions.  Thought if there was a specific forum for us to ask the questions then there would become a library of FAQ for future newbies

Just a thought  Thanks for listening


Mark Collett

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  That is probably a good idea..... many questions make the rounds....
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Could be a newbie start here title.



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I like this idea and I think we've tried to do certain things in this direction before but haven't ever focused it an effective way. Really all it would take is going back through and compiling a bunch of different posts/discussions. It's not as if we have a lack of material already on the site, it's just a matter of organizing it all in a way that makes it super easy for new users to access. FAQ #1: How do I use the search function. ;D
                
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McLucky

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Ok so what would be the next steps?


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How are your database skills McLucky?

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I say just ask the questions.  There is sort of a progression that  happens on forums.  The new guys ask questions, the guys with a little experience answer them, the experienced guys get annoyed, and the OG's sit back and watch all the fun.  And every now and then you graduate to the next level.

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I say just ask the questions.  There is sort of a progression that  happens on forums.  The new guys ask questions, the guys with a little experience answer them,

-Allen

Or we open our mouths and remove all doubt   ;D
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Lol. Yah. 4 years later and I'm still a noob.  But I will say that in many ways I don't give the best advice because I forget how it was when I first started. Both the good and bad. To me catching a fish is my report card. If you hear me say "no fish, but man was it beautiful!!" That means I gave myself an F for the day. Lol.

But I think back and really my first few months I had a blast trying to catch fish. And eventually I was lucky to catch a few.

Sometimes the best advice comes from those with similar experience levels (pro's get more from other pro's experience. Same thing for me and the beginners. )
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