Thread: General Question and Answer Database Idea

Originally Posted by toolarts

The fact is, there is no problem that needs solving here.

The asking of the same questions over and over again and the answering by generation after generation of experienced members is a GOOD THING and a healthy activity.

Originally Posted by Doc

That sounds right to me.

So i'm done here? There's no need to carry on doing this? Should I have started to begin with?

Originally Posted by toolarts

Regarding RandyDance's note about oldtimers burning out on answering questions:

No need for an FAQ for that.

As older old-timers burn out, newer oldtimers take their place.


And people learn by teaching. If someone asks a question, I encourage the true old timers to stand back and let some of the newer "senior members" respond. We learn by thinking about the question and answering with our own experience.



The fact is, there is no problem that needs solving here.

The asking of the same questions over and over again and the answering by generation after generation of experienced members is a GOOD THING and a healthy activity.

Your position hasn't been my experience in this or other forums. Your assertion is somewhat correct in the newbie area... more experienced newbies can train the raw newbies. But in the more advanced topics the loss of a master craftsman is quite significant and often there's no one to replace them. Unfortunately, it's the repetitiveness of basic questions that drives away the masters. We'll have to agree that we disagree on this one.

Originally Posted by toolarts

The fact is, there is no problem that needs solving here.

The asking of the same questions over and over again and the answering by generation after generation of experienced members is a GOOD THING and a healthy activity.

I very strongly disagree with your opinion on this subject.

Originally Posted by sidneykidney

So i'm done here? There's no need to carry on doing this? Should I have started to begin with?

Mate, I (and I'm sure others) think you are doing a fantastic job Thank you! Personally, I'd like to see this continue but I really do understand that it can become too much. If it helps, I can volunteer for an editing-type role if it's useful.

James.

James

Thank you very much indeed for your very kind offer. I may very well take you up on it. PM me please. I'd like to know what sort of shaving areas you would feel confident editing posts about and how long you've been using a straight. Bit about your background would be cool too if yer feeling chatty

I am about to start a second job soon so i'm very busy. Thats why I havent had a chance to post much recently. I'm off on Wednesday- i'll try to do a good bit then.

Until then, keep it up guys and shave good

Its been a while since i've been able to do stuff folks, forgive me. Been very busy recently. Started 2 other volunteer jobs!

Anyway, I would put forward this thread as possible source of information:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=17389

It has a VERY well informed post and although not a definitive article I do think an opening for rust removal exists...

What are your thoughts?

Originally Posted by sidneykidney

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What are your thoughts?

I second it's inclusion in the FAQ.

It seems like it could prove quite useful.