Originally Posted by
JollyPopper
Guys, this is becoming a bit testy and a whole lot off track. This thread was supposed to be about what we can do to stop people who really do know what they are talking about (experts) from flatly contradicting each other and how that has to affect noobies. There has to be better ways of disagreeing with an opinion that flatly saying "no, that is wrong and that guy is an idiot for saying so. Here is how I do it, therefore, this is the right way, and the only way, to do it".
Unfortunately with the advent of the internet/Google everyone who has access can do a fairly good job of passing themselves off as an expert by simply copying/retyping what they have read on the internet. When you actually make a point of meeting them many do not have near the experience they alluded to in their posts. It’s the nature of the internet forums. Its also human nature to defend your position when told you’ve been doing it all wrong.
When I research a product on the internet I contact each different manufacturer and question them until I am satisfied they have answered all I have asked. I don’t make any attempt to ask him to compare against the other manufacturers as I am not interested in his opinion of the competition. After questioning them all I will sit down and make my decision which one I will be going with.
Asking a question on a forum might work the same way. Simply state your method/choice and why. If there are other opinions they should state theirs without attacking the validity of other posters. Anyone with questions should direct them to the method of interest. Like doing research on the internet when you have your answers it will allow you to make an educated decision.
Dennis