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[veggiechicken]

So, if we're all in agreement that the search function is evil and to be discouraged, should we have it removed?

I like the search function - so there

[Nicos]

I like the search function - so there

Yeh!!!...and so do I!

Best of both worlds me thinks?????

[dominic10]

I am unable to use the search facility here without bring up oodles of info but find if I google a question it will usually bring up this site and I can then read through information/answers some several years old. People probably ask the same questions because we all pretty much have the same problems especially anyone new to growing vegetables. I am sure everyone appreciates it when replies are helpful even if we are re-directed to older posts.

[eirish]

I've actually been impressed with how rarely people are just told to use the search function. That's part of why I like this forum so well.

[Nicos]

When I first joined I answered as many questions as I could.( tis always a rewarding feeling you've helped someone through a problem!)
Then as new peeps joined it was refreshing to see them help others...and then in turn new peeps passed on their views/advice- as well as the Grapes who have been here longer.

It's nice to see shy, quiet new Grapes feel confident enough to help others with less experience.
Yes- of course it's a 'pain' seeing yet another thread about 'greenfly' /'cat poo' etc- or whatever- but ya know- we all have to learn somewhere!

The Search facility is brill- but doesn't always come up with the exact threads without a bit of perusing...although I have to say that The GYO search facility is actually more selective than other forums ( non veggie/fruity)I sometimes visit!

[piskieinboots]

Just to give the view from the other side of the fence (the side that's getting the mud slung at it)

No mud slinging from me - I was (and am) just over-thinking stuff. I do use the Search but it is nowhere near as sweet and lovely as having you tell me what to do and where to go

[Jeanied]

I try searching first and if I can't find what I am looking for, within my brief concentration span, I ask a question!
Then I get embarrassed because the answer was there under my nose all the time

[donnakebab]

Just to give the view from the other side of the fence (the side that's getting the mud slung at it):

Some people give thorough, lengthy, time-consuming, thoughtful answers to questions. This takes time, time for which they aren't paid.

Are they then expected to type that answer out 10, 20, 30, 100 times? I for one, ain't got that much time

And then, do we really want to have 15,000 threads discussing the best way to deal with greenfly? Rather than keeping the Vine nice and tidy and redirecting newbies to the really informative threads that we already have?

If you don't have the time then don't do it. Write a book. The really informative threads that you talk about are unknown except to those that write them. The search facility is pants unless you have three days or more to trawl through the results, by which time it may be too late to do what was necessary to resolve a problem.

I didn't realise that giving advice on a forum was unpaid voluntary work. I thought it was something you did because you had a common interest with other like minded people.

[zazen999]

Yep, it's been a long day

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...pot_66035.html

It was Bren anyway, not me

I'm still confused. Bren just posted 2 links to threads already running; she didn't say 'use the search facility'.

I'm just trying to understand what the issue is. If nobody has actually said 'use the search facility newbie' then what is the problem with posting links to threads that answer the question?

[flowertot]

I've only recently discovered this site and I think its wonderful. Ive learned more about growing on here in a few weeks that I could have imagined, and thats because I've been able to pick all of your brains. Personally Ive never experienced being told to use search function but I can imagine it might make a newbie feel a bit stupid, and reluctant to post a question in future - No one is obligated to reply to a thread so I guess its just as easy to pass one over rather than reply in a way that makes someone new feel small or unwelcome. All the experienced growers who take the time to help novices like myself do a grand job and I for one appreciate anyone who takes time to try and offer advice in response to a thread I've posted.

[cardiffsteve]

I'm still confused. Bren just posted 2 links to threads already running; she didn't say 'use the search facility'.

I'm just trying to understand what the issue is. If nobody has actually said 'use the search facility newbie' then what is the problem with posting links to threads that answer the question?

Use the search facility to find posts about grapes telling people to use the search facility.

And well said Flowertot

[zazen999]

Use the search facility to find posts about grapes telling people to use the search facility.

I could - but I'm trying to work out why this thread exists in the first place. Surely Pickie must have seen a post and taken umbridge to it.

[cardiffsteve]

I could - but I'm trying to work out why this thread exists in the first place. Surely Pickie must have seen a post and taken umbridge to it.

Whats the Archers got to do with it

[flowertot]

I think as a newbie someone posting a link to another thread thats relevent is really helpful, and is quite a thoughtful thing for another member of the site to do - completely different to saying 'just use the search facility'

[donnakebab]

Be quiet Steve.