Lol, exactly. +1OMG VENOMS SPYDERXZZZ! vs. the scientifically-minded invert nerd for life
Lol, exactly. +1OMG VENOMS SPYDERXZZZ! vs. the scientifically-minded invert nerd for life
LPS stands for local pet store.ummmm.... I searched and checked the dictionary, couldn't find and still don't know what LPS is.... anyone help a n00b out here?
Thanks, I would never have concluded that.LPS stands for local pet store.
Will do, thanks =)There are two or three stickies either in this subforum or in Tarantula Questions & Discussions that have lists of common acronyms and terms used in this hobby. Take a peek.
I bet a lot of people only buy that one G. rosea! Ask their questions and then no longer feel the need to use arachnoboards. Not everyone is as enthusiastic about our hobby and not everyone feels the need to own more than one tarantula. How many questions can you ask when you only plan on owning one tarantula? Personally, I don't know what I would do without arachnoboards! Everyone on here has been very helpful and it is always nice to converse with other people who share my passion.I think some lose interest in the hobby.
And then "Advanced/Scientific Tarantula Questions & Discussions"
- What spider should I get next?
- Why isn't my rose hair eating?
- Is my spider dead or molting?
- How do I keep spiderlings?
- Should I use a heat pad?
- How often do I mist?
- <insert any other repeat 'how-to' or 'what is wrong?' topic here>
I'm a huge fan of people bumping old threads with new and relevant questions or information. On some forums you get crucified for bumping old threads regardless of the reason, which I just can't agree with.This is really meant more so for those who want everything to be "spoon fed" to them and prefer others do the research for them, rather then they spend those same 45 extra seconds doing it themselves. I don't think anyone here has any issues with "legitimate" questions or posts, if worded properly. I have a lot more respect for someone who mentions in their post that they have taken the time to try to find the answers and either had another question or maybe even just didn't quite understand what they had found and was looking for further clarification. By all means, either bump those threads or start a new one.
Very true! There is a lot of good information in those threads! I imagine it would be possible to keep all the old threads, but that would require someone who is savvy with computers and that is not my field of expertise lol.Splitting the boards wouldn't be a bad idea, IMO. The only thing is how do you deal with the existing threads when doing so? It would be a shame to lose them!
Good, because that is what I do best!I'm a huge fan of people bumping old threads with new and relevant questions or information. On some forums you get crucified for bumping old threads regardless of the reason, which I just can't agree with.
Well said agree 10xjayefbe and Arachno Dano have some good comments and suggestions, however... there are already stickies leading people to many of their answers if they would only bother to look. Adding extra tabs/forum headings would not prevent people from continuing to post 'noob questions' under inappropriate headings. (i.e. "Where can I buy a [_____]" under every heading except the Classifieds.)
Yes, it does get tedious sometimes reading redundant posts with questions that could be easily answered with a little reading. There is no law stating that every experienced hobbyist needs to respond to every thread. It's easy enough to run your mouse over a title, see the gist of the thread, and move on if you don't want to be bothered.
As someone else stated, some people post to feel like they are a part of the whole. For some it is a passing fancy. Some become downright nuisances spewing a wealth of misinformation, be they temporary or otherwise. Still others become valued, purposeful, contributors.
A forum like this is also rife with opinions. I don't happen to think Grammostola rosea is an uninteresting species. I really like my rosea, and my other 'boring' terrestrials.
Can you point me in the right direction please? What are "stickies" and where can I find them? Is that what is on the homepage? "Stickies" are different than threads? I am still a little confused.jayefbe and Arachno Dano have some good comments and suggestions, however... there are already stickies leading people to many of their answers if they would only bother to look.
Awesome! Thank you! I have read/skimmed through most of them, but I am checking them out now.I don't know the proper techno-speak... Stickies are threads at the top of each forum that have 'permanent' status.
From the home page, click on Forum, then pick a forum. When you click on that forum there will be sticky threads at the top. Below the stickies are 'normal' threads.
I see your point. But I have to point out that here, you make some assumptions about how people may or may not speak to their mothers that may be unwarranted.. . . Just stop and think, would I speak like to my mum? If the answer is no then don't post it. . . .