Newbie Gripes & Complaints About "The Experts"

[AlecWest]

Something just occurred to me. As canadateck said, there's a 2 or 3 day waiting period before posting in the forums. Could it be that this waiting period is not long enough? If the waiting period was lengthened to, say, 10 days, that might weed out the quick fix-me-up newbies who are too impatient to do their own primary research. Anyhoo, it's a thought.

[bazooka]

If I recall, this idea was kicked around between the mods.

I don't know where it went from there.

[Soopafresh]

Not to hijack this thread or anything, but can anyone tell me how to make a DVD from this video file my friend gave me ?

[Capmaster]

Not to hijack this thread or anything, but can anyone tell me how to make a DVD from this video file my friend gave me ?

[chicola]

Everything has been said and I understand AlecWest but I also agree with others.

But, definitely, increasing the waiting period would probably be one good option to revisit.

Mods, don't discuss it, implement it and give it a try!

[yoda313]

Everything has been said and I understand AlecWest but I also agree with others.

But, definitely, increasing the waiting period would probably be one good option to revisit.

Mods, don't discuss it, implement it and give it a try!

Hello,

Maybe there could be an agreement option to have a small (under 500k) SUPER FAQ emailed to the new user That way even if they don't read it they can't say they don't have anything and we could say - READ THE EMAIL FAQ

Just a suggestion

Kevin

[EvilWizardGlick]

Everybody is a newbie because nobody is an expert!

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How true. And all are biased with the " That is the way it has always been done" mentality.
Just because you learned on a program that is now your favorite does not mean it is the best or easiest to use.

We never said it was the best. There is no best. There are tons of different ways to do something and it is highly subjective. Everyone is going to tell you something different. You just proved my point. I had my own rant about this very subject.

We who?
You best start re-reading many of the threads.
There is always an expert, wizened sage telling someone the "best" way to do something.
That best way usually consists of using the program they favor and learned on.
Expert, mod, newbie, we all shit in the woods when the bear chases us.

[yoda313]

Hello,

We who?
You best start re-reading many of the threads.
There is always an expert, wizened sage telling someone the "best" way to do something.
That best way usually consists of using the program they favor and learned on.

I dare you to start a poll asking what the "BEST" program is and see if any one gets a 100% of the votes. It is TOTALLY subjective. One likes tmpgenc while another likes cce. There is no RIGHT WAY to do it. If the output is what you like stick with it.

The only absolute is the dvd spec and even that is very flexible.

We just try to point out the most common ways to do it. There are a ton of ways to convert/capture/rip video.

Kevin

[bazooka]

Everybody is a newbie because nobody is an expert!

______________

How true. And all are biased with the " That is the way it has always been done" mentality.
Just because you learned on a program that is now your favorite does not mean it is the best or easiest to use.

We never said it was the best. There is no best. There are tons of different ways to do something and it is highly subjective. Everyone is going to tell you something different. You just proved my point. I had my own rant about this very subject.

We who?
You best start re-reading many of the threads.
There is always an expert, wizened sage telling someone the "best" way to do something.
That best way usually consists of using the program they favor and learned on.
Expert, mod, newbie, we all shit in the woods when the bear chases us.

Nonsense

The experts are just conveying the way they learned. There is no best way to do something when there are so many methods to accomplish the same goal. If you insist on using the word best, then the best way would be what works for you.

[Poplar]

Well, the very first acronym I learned on the Net was RTFM. Maybe we should have a RTFP banner somewhere.

[yoda313]

Well, the very first acronym I learned on the Net was RTFM. Maybe we should have a RTFP banner somewhere.

Hello,

rtfp banner

What does the P stand for??? :P :P :P

Kevin

(just teasing I know it was a type )

[Capmaster]

I think it's more important to have a "RTFR" banner.


(RTFRules)

[EvilWizardGlick]

Nonsense
The experts are just conveying the way they learned. There is no best way to do something when there are so many methods to accomplish the same goal. If you insist on using the word best, then the best way would be what works for you.

So, why repeat what I just said?
And yes they do use "best" frequently.
The REAL expert is the one who changes programs when a BETTER one comes along. One that requires less effort for better results.
I doubt the self professed experts here have tried EVERY piece of software or hardware in the whole wide world.
But they damn sure will say the one they use is the best, and their own method is the best.
Most of us just want something easy that works. Not someones favorite that the trained on since it first came out and they have shifted from since.

[bazooka]

1. Why change something that works?
2. I never said my method is best.
3. It works for me and that is all that matters.
4. If you try it and don't like it, then that is fine. There are other ways to get things accomplished.
5. I walk away from this thread. I suggest you do the same b4 you make an even bigger idiot out of yourself.

[tmh]

If you want to help ..... DO. If you don't want to help because they aren't trying to learn ......DON'T. Why is THAT so hard for some of you to grasp?

If you are a true video pro and want to be treated as such, then CHARGE FOR YOUR ADVICE and leave the community FREE board to amatures. However, I suspect that if you COULD charge then you would be already. Try it! Set up shop like a real PRO does, set your prices for the wonderful advise you give and see if the "dummies" beat a path to your door with cash in hand.

Otherwise, you're just another dude who learned something a bit and has some useful experience to pass along to other dudes who haven't learned it yet. BIG DEAL!

Oh, btw, the help on this site is second to none! For those who DO help - many thanks. Jim and LS, you guys help as much as any here (daemon and a few others also) so thanks. I now better understand LS's very short replys are a good push in the right direction.

[MrMoody]

Oh good! A complain-about-the-experts thread.

Let's see, Fletcher Reed mode. Just off the top of my head, Bazooka has no sense of humor, Capmaster is a bullshit artist (note this was written BEFORE his recent revelation), Lordsmurf is a dick, Shadowmistress is a tease on an unprecedented scale, adam is a know-it-all, Northcat is a player, jimmalenko is a narc, yoda is a geek, Baldrick types with an accent ...

:P

[Capmaster]

oops just realized this aint OT.

Now it is

[MrMoody]

Thanks, post reinstated.

[bazooka]

Bazooka has no sense of humor,

:P

[jimmalenko]

jimmalenko is a narc

MrMoody is banned

[Capmaster]

jimmalenko is a narc

MrMoody is banned

Calling you a narc is one thing, but making fun of Baldrick's typing accent

[jimmalenko]

jimmalenko is a narc

MrMoody is banned

Calling you a narc is one thing, but making fun of Baldrick's typing accent

quiet please, Mr Bullshit Artist ...

[Capmaster]

jimmalenko is a narc

MrMoody is banned

Calling you a narc is one thing, but making fun of Baldrick's typing accent

quiet please, Mr Bullshit Artist ...

Oh. A disgruntled recipient of the prank.

Shfff ....btfffff...stspffffflsss.......ghhs.....
<finds it impossible to hold back the laughter>HAA....HAHAHAHAHAH!!!

I should have waited for April first, but on the other hand, someone would have been suspicious. Who pulls pranks in January?

[freestyler]

The only absolute is the dvd spec and even that is very flexible.

Have you read the DVD Spec?

[jimmalenko]

jimmalenko is a narc

MrMoody is banned

Calling you a narc is one thing, but making fun of Baldrick's typing accent

quiet please, Mr Bullshit Artist ...

Oh. A disgruntled recipient of the prank.

Disgruntled ? Who's disgruntled ?

[sacajaweeda]

[jimmalenko]

I clicked ... but nothing. Why ?

[shelbyGT]

you weren't thinking about your question.

[jimmalenko]

you weren't thinking about your question.

Oh, OK. How do I do that ?

[shelbyGT]

you have to not think about thinking it, but actually think it, I think.