WetWebMedia people.

Cartman89 · 08-20-2006, 11:18 AM

Why do they have to be so negative and mean? I simply asked a question and they got all ticked off and then they told me to go read on their web site when I told them I all ready read all their articles. If you have questions, ask on the forums because you'll know you will get a nice and polite response. Sorry just had to get this off my hand.

BoomerD · 08-20-2006, 02:22 PM

They get hundreds, if not thousands of questions there every day. MOST can easily be answered by simply reading thru the myriad of information that's available on the site. The "philosophy" is kind of "make you do your own research, because you'll learn MORE by reading, than by just asking". I don't entirely disagree with them. WAY too many people don't want to do the work involved with learning why, they just want someone to TELL them why. You will learn a lot more their way...

Cartman89 · 08-20-2006, 03:55 PM

Yeah I know but when I'm done reading the articles and then ask them a question they get ticked off. Only some do.

BoomerD · 08-20-2006, 05:52 PM

Nah, you're just being sensitive...again, consider how many questions they get daily that could easily be answered by simply reading the many articles and FAQ's on the site...

Witfull · 08-20-2006, 06:06 PM

all sites have their own positives and minus'. take each as they are. i know this is a PC type of response, but its the truth. some sites (RS) are more user friendly~

lcstorc · 08-20-2006, 06:26 PM

Also, sometimes you are frantic and looking for the best answer as quickly as possible. While I certainly encourage people to use the knowledgebase here or post links to other sites that I feel are relevant, there is lots of info and sometimes it is hard to get through all of it.
I love the friendly responses given on RS and appreciate the fact that the members, even if they disagree with you, are always helpful and nice. Many go the extra mile and provide relevant links as well which I also love, and almost all try to be positive even in a bad situation.

Woodstock · 08-20-2006, 11:47 PM

Attitude is everything~~

Travis · 08-21-2006, 12:11 AM

I haven't been on WWM in some time, nor asked them a question, but the responses I got were always friendly and helpful. It's always been one of my favorite reef sites on the web. Who responded rudely? Sounds like maybe they were just having a bad day. (they are human, after all)

lcstorc · 08-21-2006, 06:19 AM

Good point Travis. Everybody has bad/grouchy days.

Cartman89 · 08-21-2006, 10:49 AM

Yeah they did seem like they were having a bad day. Oh well don't worry about it.

cioutlaw · 08-21-2006, 01:42 PM

Not that difficult questions dont get answered here but I definetly think RS is great for rookies, I have seen the same people answer the same simple rookie questions over & over & always friendly. Some people just dont remember what it was like first starting out & now think they are too good to answer simple questions. Thats why RS is my favorite site

What was your question? maybe we can answer it here?

BoomerD · 08-21-2006, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cioutlaw

Some people just dont remember what it was like first starting out & now think they are too good to answer simple questions.

Actually, if people would use the search feature found on most websites, they would most likely find that their "newbie" question has already been answered dozens of times. That doesn't stop any of us "OFR's" from answering the same old question over and over, but it's a fact,
YOU LEARN MORE BY DOING THE RESEARCH AND READING IT YOURSELF, THAN BY HAVING SOMEONE TELL YOU THE ANSWER.

So, anyway, what WAS the question you asked at WWM? I'm sure someone here can & will answer it for you...

Woodstock · 08-21-2006, 06:11 PM

It is important to remember that most people enjoy conversation and interaction with people. It is human nature to desire companionship in even the most trivial of situations but especially when they are confused about a certain topic. Why do any of us here at RS bother to ask when we could go to the local library or book store and buy a book? I consider myself extremely patient and full of compassion for most humans

I do not mind answering the same question over and over again. With that said, I avoid posting when I've had a bad day

Another factor involved is interpretation... sometimes a description or directions can be interpreted different ways leading some to question a point that others would see clearly.

I've never used wetmedia to ask a question but instead rely on all the brainiacs here at RS to fullfill my needs

Cartman89 · 08-22-2006, 09:49 AM

Well the question really wasn't a big deal. I told them all about my shark scenerio. I asked them if they thought the death was due to my lion and they told me "Yeah, lions aren't compatible. You just don't read much do you? Go back to our site and read". WOW was that rude!

cioutlaw · 08-22-2006, 12:17 PM

That was a little rude but...I wouldnt put 2 fish in the same tank without researching if they were compatible FIRST.

08-20-2006, 11:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cartman89 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Branson, MO Posts: 659 View Gallery Karma Komment	WetWebMedia people. Why do they have to be so negative and mean? I simply asked a question and they got all ticked off and then they told me to go read on their web site when I told them I all ready read all their articles. If you have questions, ask on the forums because you'll know you will get a nice and polite response. Sorry just had to get this off my hand. __________________ I'am the Shark Police, if you want a shark your going to have to go through me. In Loving Memory http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...n101/aq015.jpg

08-20-2006, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,613 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: WetWebMedia people. They get hundreds, if not thousands of questions there every day. MOST can easily be answered by simply reading thru the myriad of information that's available on the site. The "philosophy" is kind of "make you do your own research, because you'll learn MORE by reading, than by just asking". I don't entirely disagree with them. WAY too many people don't want to do the work involved with learning why, they just want someone to TELL them why. You will learn a lot more their way... __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

08-20-2006, 03:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cartman89 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Branson, MO Posts: 659 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: WetWebMedia people. Yeah I know but when I'm done reading the articles and then ask them a question they get ticked off. Only some do. __________________ I'am the Shark Police, if you want a shark your going to have to go through me. In Loving Memory http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...n101/aq015.jpg

08-20-2006, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,613 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: WetWebMedia people. Nah, you're just being sensitive...again, consider how many questions they get daily that could easily be answered by simply reading the many articles and FAQ's on the site... __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

08-20-2006, 06:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 17,965 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: WetWebMedia people. Also, sometimes you are frantic and looking for the best answer as quickly as possible. While I certainly encourage people to use the knowledgebase here or post links to other sites that I feel are relevant, there is lots of info and sometimes it is hard to get through all of it. I love the friendly responses given on RS and appreciate the fact that the members, even if they disagree with you, are always helpful and nice. Many go the extra mile and provide relevant links as well which I also love, and almost all try to be positive even in a bad situation. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

08-20-2006, 11:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,560 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: WetWebMedia people. Attitude is everything~~ __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

08-21-2006, 12:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,512 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: WetWebMedia people. I haven't been on WWM in some time, nor asked them a question, but the responses I got were always friendly and helpful. It's always been one of my favorite reef sites on the web. Who responded rudely? Sounds like maybe they were just having a bad day. (they are human, after all) __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

08-21-2006, 06:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 17,965 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: WetWebMedia people. Good point Travis. Everybody has bad/grouchy days. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

08-21-2006, 10:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cartman89 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Branson, MO Posts: 659 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: WetWebMedia people. Yeah they did seem like they were having a bad day. Oh well don't worry about it. __________________ I'am the Shark Police, if you want a shark your going to have to go through me. In Loving Memory http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...n101/aq015.jpg

08-21-2006, 01:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
cioutlaw Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Champaign Illinois Posts: 948 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: WetWebMedia people. Not that difficult questions dont get answered here but I definetly think RS is great for rookies, I have seen the same people answer the same simple rookie questions over & over & always friendly. Some people just dont remember what it was like first starting out & now think they are too good to answer simple questions. Thats why RS is my favorite site What was your question? maybe we can answer it here?

08-21-2006, 06:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,560 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: WetWebMedia people. It is important to remember that most people enjoy conversation and interaction with people. It is human nature to desire companionship in even the most trivial of situations but especially when they are confused about a certain topic. Why do any of us here at RS bother to ask when we could go to the local library or book store and buy a book? I consider myself extremely patient and full of compassion for most humans I do not mind answering the same question over and over again. With that said, I avoid posting when I've had a bad day Another factor involved is interpretation... sometimes a description or directions can be interpreted different ways leading some to question a point that others would see clearly. I've never used wetmedia to ask a question but instead rely on all the brainiacs here at RS to fullfill my needs __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

08-22-2006, 09:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
Cartman89 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Branson, MO Posts: 659 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: WetWebMedia people. Well the question really wasn't a big deal. I told them all about my shark scenerio. I asked them if they thought the death was due to my lion and they told me "Yeah, lions aren't compatible. You just don't read much do you? Go back to our site and read". WOW was that rude! __________________ I'am the Shark Police, if you want a shark your going to have to go through me. In Loving Memory http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...n101/aq015.jpg

08-22-2006, 12:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
cioutlaw Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Champaign Illinois Posts: 948 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: WetWebMedia people. That was a little rude but...I wouldnt put 2 fish in the same tank without researching if they were compatible FIRST.

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