No answers on threads?

[rogart63]

With the risk of opening a can of worms? Why are there so many new questions that the OP doesn't answer. We try to help out as good we can but no feedback from the starter of the thread. Makes me mad and sad  and don't want to answer any more questions. Whats the good for the forum i the OP doesn't answer our questions or get back if he finds out himself or if he gets the answer on an other forum? 

This is not  specific to any member. It's just in something i have seen lately. 

[Geo]

It gets me mad too Roger, some folk are just plain ignorant.   I'll better keep my preferred solution to myself!

Edited June 16, 2017 by Geo

[dadistic]

Yeah, there are people who have a thought or question, hop on their phone and ask in a forum or two, and then lose interest. 

I knew someone who would start his post with "Dear Lazyweb - " when he thought he was doing that.

Usually these folks are clueless and don't realize how aggravating their behavior can be to the folks in the communities who try to help. 

[oldhippy]

I try to answer as many as I can, but my field is more about clocks.

[Tmuir]

 

I try to answer as many as I can, but my field is more about clocks.

Don't worry I've got a few clocks in the post and a few more waiting for me to start on.

Over the coming months I plan to ask questions about early 20th century French carriage clocks, Kundo anniversary clocks, US Navy Seth Thomas deck clocks, National time recorder clocks and if I get to them Russian military clocks too.

Yes I do have far more clocks waiting for me to get to than is healthy.

I would like to say to other members feeling disheartened about not getting replys from original posters take heart in the fact that many other people read your posts too and your post probably ends up helping several other people too that may not even be members of the forum, you may never know it, but your post has helped spread knowledge

[rogart63]

 

Don't worry I've got a few clocks in the post and a few more waiting for me to start on.

Over the coming months I plan to ask questions about early 20th century French carriage clocks, Kundo anniversary clocks, US Navy Seth Thomas deck clocks, National time recorder clocks and if I get to them Russian military clocks too.

Yes I do have far more clocks waiting for me to get to than is healthy.

I would like to say to other members feeling disheartened about not getting replys from original posters take heart in the fact that many other people read your posts too and your post probably ends up helping several other people too that may not even be members of the forum, you may never know it, but your post has helped spread knowledge

That is so thru. And that helps me going and keep me answering. But as i don't now that much about clocks i seldom answer those particular questions. 

[Neileg]

Quite common on "techie forums". I think the answer is more important to the regulars who enjoy solving the problem than the OP.
I find it very frustrating when I think I can help.
Cheers Neil


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[clockboy]

I try and answer as many as I can with the knowledge I have. However some questions I don't because I did not have the knowledge and do not always have time to do the necessary research. Some questions are repeated such as "what lubricants should I use" "what is the best starter kit" etc but the answers to these can be found by simply using the search bar.
It is annoying sometimes when answering a question but no feedback is given whether the answer helped. 

[digginstony]

As an amateur hobbyist I find your answers very helpful regardless if the OP responds. So please continue

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[Johnnie]

Hi all, I find the people on this forum are really helpful and knowledgeable and every question I have asked has been answered within 24hrs. I always try and reply to everyone and I hope I haven't missed anyone and if I have missed anyone, thank you. Johnnie

[anilv]

Everyone starts with that first post, some will get the answer they need and we'll never hear from them again. Others will get the 'bug' and develop their knowledge and skills. These guys in turn will be sharing their skills.

My take is, it is impossible to separate the wheat from the chaff. The supply of 'affordable' watch repairers is an ever dwindling number. The people who are studying in watch schools will not be looking at servicing Seikos etc at a price the regular watch collector can afford. Less people are being 'apprenticed' to a watch-maker to learn the skills.

Watch repair is not a black art. All that is needed is (a) bit of mechanical aptitude, (b) patience and (c) someone to point you in the right direction.

So if someone has (a) and (b).... this forum (and Mark's tutorials) can provide the (c).

but we won't know from the initial post..

Anilv

Edited June 20, 2017 by anilv

[vinn3]

"in the old days"  the hobbyist,  would go to the local library first for an answer, a machinist   would go to the tech. manual.  why in the heck, can't  these kids  use the internet?  vin