Moderators Closing Threads

[CozBoogie]

There are some great responses in this thread (e.g., post #8, etc.).

But here's the bottom line:

Threads: 53,265, Posts: 694,183, Members: 213,812, Active Members: 35,862

So there is a good chance that somewhere in this forum someone (and probably more than one member) has had the same issue/problem with their phone that you're having.

That's why we really focus on using the search function. It might not be the greatest but it's the first place you should start if you don't have the time to read through a few pages of threads.

There are no shortcuts to learning about your phone...the best advice out there is to read, read, read, search, search, play with phone, drink beer, read, search, search, play with phone, hard reset phone, drink beer, read, read, search, serach, search...well, you get the point.

Also don't forget about the private messaging function. If you feel a thread was unjustly closed due to the issue being very unique, etc., then pm the mod who closed it or another mod and ask them (nicely) to open back up.

I think most of you who know me will tell you that I'm pretty fair and will always listen to constructive criticism, etc.

late,
Coz

[dallas contractor]

Originally Posted by chrisaroz

The fact is that the search function on forums suck. It's nearly impossible to find anything you need. Limited to more than X number of charaters (can't search "GPS" "Windows 7") and the results are cryptic meaning you have to go through 5 pages of search returns.

I agree that searching is the first thing you should do, but if you can't find what you need what are you supposed to do? And if a mod closes a thread because it's a dupe, they obviously know where the other thread is so is it really too much to ask for them to post a quick link?

That is because too many post and do not search, so it really full of garbage

[CozBoogie]

You can indeed search on GPS. For shorter terms use an asterisk (*). For example, to search on "touch hd" your search would be "touch hd*".

late,
Coz

[coolwhip1220]

If you use google, make sure to type +ppcgeeks to bring up more of the responses from this site.

[Hafrust]

Originally Posted by coolwhip1220

If you use google, make sure to type +ppcgeeks to bring up more of the responses from this site.

We have a google search built in to the search tab that automatically does just that.

[coolwhip1220]

Originally Posted by Hafrust

We have a google search built in to the search tab that automatically does just that.

Ha! I've never looked closely at the search bar, always thought it just said "Powered by google" but didn't know there was actually a 2nd search box.

[MoonZ*BabysH]

Originally Posted by coolwhip1220

Ha! I've never looked closely at the search bar, always thought it just said "Powered by google" but didn't know there was actually a 2nd search box.

same here thought that the "search" it was doing was done by google. will be using that a bit more now.

[MadlyAlive]

Originally Posted by shaun0207

And most of the Mods here do give you a link to the original thread. If not a member usually chimes in and gives the link before the thread is closed.

Agreed. 98% of the time a member will chime in before a mod will post the link to the thread because most of us have read it on the site and can quickly find it based on search terms.

I generally do not have an issue with searching on here when I need to. The 5% chance that I can't find something quickly when using the native searching, I google it.

[shaun0207]

Originally Posted by MadlyAlive

Agreed. 98% of the time a member will chime in before a mod will post the link to the thread because most of us have read it on the site and can quickly find it based on search terms.

I generally do not have an issue with searching on here when I need to. The 5% chance that I can't find something quickly when using the native searching, I google it.

I have been Googling more because most of what I need is covered reaptedly. We also have to remember we were once NOOBS and didnt think before starting a new thread as well. I know I did. Most of the time now, once I find and answeer I ask a MOd gto closd the thread or go back and try to edit and clean the thread up so it can be more helpful to other memebers

[MadlyAlive]

Originally Posted by shaun0207

I have been Googling more because most of what I need is covered reaptedly. We also have to remember we were once NOOBS and didnt think before starting a new thread as well. I know I did. Most of the time now, once I find and answeer I ask a MOd gto closd the thread or go back and try to edit and clean the thread up so it can be more helpful to other memebers

Definitely agree!