New thread etiquette

[likeatrainwreck]

New to here still, and don't participate in online forums very much. I was just wondering... Is it bad forum etiquette for me to start a lot of new threads in a row? I mean, I've got loads of things I'd like to discuss, but is it bad form for me to start say six new threads in quick succession?

 

[Yves]

Hi

Not sure about the etiquette, is it possible for you to ask a few questions in one thread? Would also be easier for you to see all the answers in one place.

 

[nebulas]

If they are all completely unrelated. If any of them have any sort of relationship to each other, then it is probably best to try to consolidate them down into as few as possible.

My OPINION would be that in general, its not good practice but if it can't be helped than I don't see why not.

Although, I can't really think of 6 ecig related topics that are completely unrelated but that doesn't mean you can't.

 

[eJomby]

I think if you spread them out in different subforums-- and they're different questions, there shouldn't be any problems. If they are all stacked in one forum, then they're gonna look like spam.

 

[tj99959]

Some people ask questions, and others answer. I've been on here for over a year and still haven't started 6 threads, but I've answered almost 3500. The problem is that if no one asks ... there is nothing to answer. So ask away.

 

[likeatrainwreck]

I think I was underestimating the amount of sub forums on here... I'd only really been in the new members forum since signing up. I don't think I'll have much of a problem finding a suitable home for different threads.


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[klynnn]

Any questions you have will probably get answered quicker here when starting out.

 

[zoiDman]

New to here still, and don't participate in online forums very much. I was just wondering... Is it bad forum etiquette for me to start a lot of new threads in a row? I mean, I've got loads of things I'd like to discuss, but is it bad form for me to start say six new threads in quick succession?

I think what you will find is if you Start a Thread and ask a Ton of Questions that the thread will go Off Topic very Quickly.

Whereas if you just ask One Question per Thread that you tend to get More Concise answers.

 

[okie14]

I think what you will find is if you Start a Thread and ask a Ton of Questions that the thread will go Off Topic very Quickly.
Whereas if you just ask One Question per Thread that you tend to get More Concise answers.

I completely agree. From my experience in various other forums if tje topic is too broad it will get completelu derailed in just a few responses. Plus if you keep it to one topic per thread it makes it easier for others to use the search function and find answers. I'm sorry for all the typos lol. My phone is refusing to cooperate.

 

[zoiDman]

... I'm sorry for all the typos lol. My phone is refusing to cooperate.

No worries.

I blame my Terrible Spelling / Typing on my Phone also.

 

[Iffy]

Whereas if you just ask One Question per Thread that you tend to get More Concise answers.

Plus, chances are a kind and diligent moderator will place each one in the appropriate forum for you.

 

[DaveP]

Just look at the major threads and the sub-threads and find an appropriate place to insert each thread. Asking questions in the new members threads may be appropriate if the answers are about specifics of getting started. Deeper subjects will be welcomed by the other threads.

Some questions in new member forum threads don't arise until people begin to figure out what's going on. There are hardware threads, juice threads, threads about mods, and threads about legalities of FDA approval. Even then, some of those are answered in the FAQs.

There have been multiple threads entitled "Why does my charger light blink green every so often", "Why don't I get any vapor", "I'm getting vapor but no taste". Lots of these are answered in the FAQs ahead of each major sub-forum.

That in mind, knock yourself out. All input is appreciated at ECF as long as it's meaningful conversation.

 

[tnt56]

You need to look around the topics. It took me a long time to figure that out. If it's specific then find the group to post it in. Helped me more than I can say. This is a great place for info.

 

[DaveP]

Use the search function with a couple of relevant keywords and see if there's an active thread covering the topic you are interested in. You might find the information you need without starting a topic. If what you find isn't relevant or it's old discussion, start a new one.