Pete Howlett
Well-known member
This forum is used as a sounding board for amateur/enthusiasts who on the surface, appear to want building advice. I and other FT builders are happy to give it. However I have noticed that in many cases what is pimped out as a request for 'advice' is actually a plea for 'qualification'. I've pm'd people several times on this and other forums advising strongly against their intentions or correcting inappropriate advice, rather than 'dis' anyone publicly and you know what? It is nearly always ignored because it's not advice that is being sought but a gentle stroking of the ego...
Can I suggest, so that I and others don't waste our time that if you simply want a rubber stamp on your hair brained ideas (because in most cases the desire to re-invent the wheel creates the 'dog's dinner' scenario) that you simple state it instead of dressing it up as a plea for help. For instance -
I want to use x finishing process 'cos I believe it's the right way to go. If you disagree, don't bother posting because I'll ignore it anyway and do my own thing. Only when it has gone horribly wrong will I have the humility to ask for your advice and then I'll probably ignore it again because someone elsewhere agrees with my corrective strategy
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And folks - I'm not kidding! It takes time out to participate in this forum and if all you want to do is publicise your 'new' ideas, label them as such. I am open to learning new tricks and read everything printed here just in case. Don't waste our time if all you want is a pat on the back - you'll get that if the idea is worth having.
Can I suggest, so that I and others don't waste our time that if you simply want a rubber stamp on your hair brained ideas (because in most cases the desire to re-invent the wheel creates the 'dog's dinner' scenario) that you simple state it instead of dressing it up as a plea for help. For instance -
I want to use x finishing process 'cos I believe it's the right way to go. If you disagree, don't bother posting because I'll ignore it anyway and do my own thing. Only when it has gone horribly wrong will I have the humility to ask for your advice and then I'll probably ignore it again because someone elsewhere agrees with my corrective strategy
:deadhorse:
And folks - I'm not kidding! It takes time out to participate in this forum and if all you want to do is publicise your 'new' ideas, label them as such. I am open to learning new tricks and read everything printed here just in case. Don't waste our time if all you want is a pat on the back - you'll get that if the idea is worth having.