Thread: Things That Make Me Unhappy

We have standards for our Forum. That's why it is growing so rapidly. Of course if you don't like our rules you needn't accept our free help

Thanks Andrew

It seems that most of us will follow the rules because we value the help that members, gurus, and moderators give us. Its a shame to see ungrateful people come on to a forum like this and expect help without following a few rules, and then complain about it. What I don't understand is this:

Very strict moderators here. Not showing any flexibility for new users

When I first started out on this forum I was told to read the rules because my first thread did not comply with rules, I did and then I followed them. That part was easy, coming up with code (to a noob) is not so easy.
This is a stand up site with great professionals who obviously have a passion for what they do or they wouldn't give up their time (or their company's time). **Sigh** - why are some people so ungrateful?
So, the things that make me unhappy? Ungrateful people!

Originally Posted by Andrew-R

......we don't have 5,000 threads all called "Macro help please".......

although there are some called "Marco! Help Please!"

fitkhan - nobody here deletes any post without reason (except, very occasionally, accidentally). The moderators moderate to improve the experience for the majority.

I would like to say, that I also liked this forum because of their discipline here. Thanks to all moderators!!!

Originally Posted by royUK

That's why it is growing so rapidly.

As much as I love this forum, I'm curious about this. Does the forum keep statistics for active members? I know there are a number of people who use it once a year(ish) or even once ever and never come back. I'm curious how the number of regular users trends. I don't even know how you'd measure it because the definition of active user would seem to be arbitrary.

This is a new one on me - someone who thinks that OzGrid is more easygoing than here (or, frankly, anywhere)!

Originally Posted by romperstomper

This is a new one on me - someone who thinks that OzGrid is more easygoing than here (or, frankly, anywhere)!

I thought that as well. Perhaps DH is mellowing!

As far as I am aware

a) there is no global conscription to ExcelForum

b) there are plenty of free Excel communities on line

the above facts combined make this thread all the more puzzling...

edit:
The rules enforced are in general to benefit those who frequent most.
As someone who answers more than they ask - if an OP is not willing to spend a few moments of their time to read some basic rules and set out their question appropriately I'm afraid I can't be bothered to look at it.
Here you will generally find that you get back what you put in.

I agree with everything after post 2. (except OzGrid being less strict, that's a new one!)

I like to know that because searchable titles are enforced the help I have provided here will be readily available to thousands of users (who might not even need to join!).
(looking back of course, not all of it is brilliant!)

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Welcome to the forum.

Please take a few minutes to read the forum rules, and then amend your thread title accordingly.

Thanks.