Some general comments / warnings

**the_bird** · 12-06-2007, 11:05 PM

This isn't aimed at anybody, just kind of a general note / warning.

In about three weeks, we know that there will be a LOT of new brewers posting here. Lots of people who just got a Mr. Beer, lots of people who just got a starter kit, lots of people who are very exciting about homebrewing and have lots and lots and lots of questions.

People who do not know the hundreds and hundreds of times those questions have already been asked and answered!

Speaking on behalf of the mods, we just ask that people remember some of the core things that have made this site such a great place:

1. We're generally a civil, polite bunch
2. We're almost all pretty friendly folks
3. We like to share the knowledge we've gathered
4. 98% of us were complete n00bs within the past few years. I would wager that every single one of us has asked a pretty stupid question at some point.

So, when someone posts the fifth "did I kill my yeast?" thread in a day, if you can't be civil in your response, just don't answer, just stay out of it. Asking people to search is fine, but it's better to say "probably not, BTW, here's how to search..." Remember, the search function here kinda sucks, I rarely use it myself. Show people www.howtobrew.com, but do not be dismissive or condescending in how you do so.

Basically, treat the n00bs respectfully.

Remember, too, how many cool people you've "met" through HBT, and think of new folks not as an annoyance, but potentially as new brew buddies. If someone posts in the "Introductions" forum from around you, it's nice to say "hi." Let's not do anything to turn people away from this great community.

Now, people who CANNOT restrain themselves, who act needlessly snide or disrespectfully, are not going to be welcomed as members of the HBT community. We don't like banning anyone except spammers, but if people cannot act in an adult manner, that may come to be - either temporarily or permanantly. I really, really, REALLY do not want this to happen to anybody, but if it comes down to it - I, nor the other mods, will hesitate to take action.

**Soulive** · 12-06-2007, 11:10 PM

I'm with you and I'll avoid being an EAC. Your avatar may be counterintuitive though

**Brewing Clamper** · 12-06-2007, 11:14 PM

Sounds good to me! I haven't been around that long and I did ask those dumb questions. People were mostly very courteous to me, so I'll be nice... ish...

**Lil' Sparky** · 12-06-2007, 11:14 PM

This has all been covered before! Here, let me show you how to use the search function...

**the_bird** · 12-06-2007, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil' Sparky

This has all been covered before! Here, let me show you how to use the search function...

Yeah, but without the specific warning of bannishment!

**DesertBrew** · 12-06-2007, 11:21 PM

Good post Bird.

**BierMuncher** · 12-06-2007, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_bird

…I would wager that every single one of us has asked a pretty stupid question at some point…

Not withstanding yours truly…

**FlyGuy** · 12-07-2007, 12:08 AM

Nicely stated. Thanks for taking the leadership on this.

Joker · 12-07-2007, 12:14 AM

We all would be doing a terrible job of repaying the people who taught us, if we turn EAC on the new people.

**kappclark** · 12-07-2007, 12:58 AM

Thanks Bird - good reminder ..

I think we all understand that this board has helped all of us, whatever level, at some time. The diversity of talent, interests and experience has really helped make this board so popular.

I personally have saved TONS of time by relying on those who have gone before me in the home brewing world, and were generous enough to share their expertise .. FlyGuy's MLT comes to mind...

as a relative (3 yr) novice, I will be more than happy to reply to beginner questions ..after all - there is no such thing as a stupid question - only stupid answers !

12-06-2007, 11:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Soulive Über Member Recipes Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Middle of NJ Posts: 4,385 Soulive's Gallery	I'm with you and I'll avoid being an EAC. Your avatar may be counterintuitive though __________________ *Cheers!* =================== Green Lane Brewing =================== Primary = Evan!'s Special Bitter On Deck = EdWort's Porter / American Amber EdWort's Haus Pale Ale Count

12-06-2007, 11:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brewing Clamper Now with 75% less crazy! Recipes Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 2,055 Brewing Clamper's Gallery	Sounds good to me! I haven't been around that long and I did ask those dumb questions. People were mostly very courteous to me, so I'll be nice... ish... __________________ --Omar "Everybody knows that the bird is the word!" Videos: Time-lapse of new wort onto big yeast cake.

12-07-2007, 12:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
FlyGuy Señor Member Recipes Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 2,882 FlyGuy's Gallery BLOG ENTRIES: 9	Nicely stated. Thanks for taking the leadership on this. __________________ Cheap 10 gal cooler MLT • $3 Autosiphon • Aluminum Pot FAQ • Easy Steam Injection Mash System • Make a Frozen Yeast Bank

12-07-2007, 12:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
Joker Trouble finds me! Recipes Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canby, Oregon Posts: 1,371	We all would be doing a terrible job of repaying the people who taught us, if we turn EAC on the new people. __________________ WOODY: How's it going, Mr. Peterson? NORM: Poor. WOODY: I'm sorry to hear that. NORM: No, I mean pour.

12-07-2007, 12:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
kappclark Senior Member Recipes Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern VT Posts: 615 kappclark's Gallery	Thanks Bird - good reminder .. I think we all understand that this board has helped all of us, whatever level, at some time. The diversity of talent, interests and experience has really helped make this board so popular. I personally have saved TONS of time by relying on those who have gone before me in the home brewing world, and were generous enough to share their expertise .. FlyGuy's MLT comes to mind... as a relative (3 yr) novice, I will be more than happy to reply to beginner questions ..after all - there is no such thing as a stupid question - only stupid answers ! __________________ Bill Clark Windham, VT kappclark@yahoo.com

12-06-2007, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lil' Sparky Hardcore Cowboys Fan Recipes Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,073 Lil' Sparky's Gallery	This has all been covered before! Here, let me show you how to use the search function...

12-06-2007, 11:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
DesertBrew Come get some Recipes Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,821 DesertBrew's Gallery	Good post Bird.

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