Posting questions on different forums.

[IC2]

The only way it tends to upset me is if I see it, say posted at 10:00 then on another forum at 10:15. I try to limit myself to two forums for most of my stuff though do belong to a few others, i.e. the Ford Truck Enthusiast and Ford Forums for my daily drivers. I also try to choose which one I post a question - for instance, paint and body work isn't the strong point here but another - great. Occasionally I'll post a question on a forum, get either no answer or ones that are I know for sure, wrong, then may go elsewhere - but not the same day.

[HOTRODPAINT]

Sometimes I am also looking for a consensus. You get answers all over the map....and experience tells me many are very wrong, even though the responder is an "expert", and there is no one smarter (in his mind)......but if you get the same answer repeatedly, it may be a good sign.

[Pat Monaco]

It doesn't really bother me at all, let them get as many opinions as they can.

[NTFDAY]

Sometimes I am also looking for a consensus. You get answers all over the map....and experience tells me many are very wrong, even though the responder is an "expert", and there is no one smarter (in his mind)......but if you get the same answer repeatedly, it may be a good sign.

There are a lot of so called "experts" out there which really doesn't bother me until they think that their "expert" opinion is the only one that counts. If that statement bothers any body then they need to get a life since they are obviously very full of themselves.

[pat mccarthy]

i keep reading this form it remind me of a customer i had he would call me every other day .i would be on the phone with him no less then a hour he would ask how i would do the job he wanted me to do(i neede the money so i played along alot longer then i should have) then he would call me and tell me how the other guy would do it then tell that guy how i would do the job he wanted me to do? i told him he needed to go to them then?well after many hours on the phone. i did do one job for him .i told him there was many ways to do some things he would he to make up has mind ? but he could not do that just stir the pot and piss off just guys trying to make a liven .the experts are ? who are the experts that judge the experts

[pro70z28]

I once got a second opinion from a doctor.

[pat mccarthy]

I once got a second opinion from a doctor.

how did that work for you you need one with them jokers how did you know you got that rigth

[tim_bo16]

i honestly think its a good thing. this way you can read it, and find out how much other people think like you, more things to think about, more discussion, things you might have missed. PERSONALLY, i would rather post things about my builds on other threads because sometimes i just feel like a dumbass on here. i know my basics, thats all you need to do. one a while back was someone DEMANDING that we had no idea what we were doing, no balanced rotating assy. will spin 7000 +. well just today AGAIN, we took them out, and spun an unbalanced 355 to 75-7700 rpm. do i konw everything? no. but its those few that DO know everything. and when i ask a simple question of why? it worked for me? just curious why you think so. then i get a ... have it your way then. WHAT EVER . nuff for me.

[pro70z28]

how did that work for you you need one with them jokers how did you know you got that rigth

Jury is still out. I need a third opinion.

[willowbilly3]

It doesn't bother me, I do it. I know different boards have different types of people and it's good to get as many opinions as you can when you are sorting something out.
What I don't like is when someone asks for opinions and then argues with you after you state it or someone who disagrees with you gets on you about what you like/dislike.

[halftanked]

I only use this site,and seldom ask questions anyhow. Hank

[Stovebolter]

Well folks. I'm new to the pre 40 hot rod stuff. Not as new as I was a year ago though. Oh shush! So I'm still new. But I'm getting there. I do actually soak up what is said. I too am guilty of this. I only post hot rod related things on one other forum. I hope for as much input as possible....and gotta admit....I've gone back and read my posts and realized that I need to stop posting foolish questions. Bob...I agree....you guys have once again (actually learned this years ago....lost it somewhere along the line) taught me to at least 'try' to be more self sufficient and diagnose my trouble. I also belong to sites that I would concider devoted to one specific subject related to my project. For instance....Digital Corvettes (for C4 IRS related stuff).....Pro Touring (for what I'd call the really odd suspension/big brake fabs...truth is...I've found my answers here for the most part)....LS1 forum (for subjects related to my LS1). None of it is meant to offend anyone....I'm just a multi-tasker. I still value a myriad of opinions! Its just like a book guys....when I go to the library doing research....I dont just grab one book related to my subject matter.....I grab several.

I've made good friends on both hot rod related sites. Some of these friends have PM'd me stating that they dont go to the other site any more (and vice-versa) and have moved because they didnt feel welcome at one site or the other (oh man....my A.D.D. is kicking in). Example: (Wont name names!) Someone on this site (Who I appreciate for their help on something related to my hood), left the "Other" site because someone there had made disrepectful remarks to them. I really dont know why someone would do that cause he's a really great guy. That point blank 'ticks' me off. The thing is....there is always going to be someone that doesnt like helping....or just doesnt think someone deserves the help. The way I look at it....if someone doesnt want to help me....I dont let it bother me....someoneelse out there is happy to help. For the most part....I feel welcome both places and hope to remain a member and 'pay it forward' to someone else later.

With that said....I like both sites (and the other is "not" the H.A.M.B......the H.A.M.B. is not family oriented enough for my likes)...and value everyones thoughts and suggestions. Appreciate you guys!

Dave G

[stovens]

I too am guilty of this but for a couple of reasons. My other forum specializes in old ford trucks, but not necessarily hotrods, so there is some overlap there. Also sometimes I have a limited time to deal with a problem and post two places to double my chance of getting a fast response.
I never double post for lack of confidence in someones advice, just quick reponses to things that need to be done today, or may fall into a specialty area.

[Ken Thurm]

I, apparently live under a rock, What other sites? This should be good
Ken

[stovens]

This is a great site Ken. Ford truck enthusiast has a bunch of ford f1 owners that are good for missing stock parts questions. But this site by far rocks.