This is not a putdown to every/anyone that answers questions on this or other forums....this is a question or something to ponder, to everyone.
Why is it that when many/most people answer questions...they just blurt out...JUST the basic answer ?
Think about it. If a person is asking a question, they don't - 1. know the answer (!), 2. they don't have enough "background" information/knowledge to formulate their own answer from past experience.
So, as a basic courtesy to that person and others, that read the given post, would it not be very helpful to also provide a little background information, and/or information that would go WITH the answer information as to "why" one is providing this answer vs. another answer.
While I don't always do this, I do try to. It gives the questioner a "little" more information to be able make his/her slightly more informed decision. Also, I understand that some questions are more of a cut and dry type answer and don't require much background.
A good question that seems to come up often...is gear ratios.
Rather than just say..."I think you should use a 5.57 ratio", and STOP there...with NO reason WHY...you are suggesting that 5.57 ratio, is actually somewhat useless to the person asking the question. Why...."exactly"...why are you telling me to use a 5.57 ratio rather than a 5.38 ratio ? What is it going to do vs. another ratio...or just..."why".
Provide some basic background information as to "why.." you are suggesting the 5.57 ratio rather than the 5.38.
While it may seem obvious to you, to the original poster....it isn't.
Mike
Why is it that when many/most people answer questions...they just blurt out...JUST the basic answer ?
Think about it. If a person is asking a question, they don't - 1. know the answer (!), 2. they don't have enough "background" information/knowledge to formulate their own answer from past experience.
So, as a basic courtesy to that person and others, that read the given post, would it not be very helpful to also provide a little background information, and/or information that would go WITH the answer information as to "why" one is providing this answer vs. another answer.
While I don't always do this, I do try to. It gives the questioner a "little" more information to be able make his/her slightly more informed decision. Also, I understand that some questions are more of a cut and dry type answer and don't require much background.
A good question that seems to come up often...is gear ratios.
Rather than just say..."I think you should use a 5.57 ratio", and STOP there...with NO reason WHY...you are suggesting that 5.57 ratio, is actually somewhat useless to the person asking the question. Why...."exactly"...why are you telling me to use a 5.57 ratio rather than a 5.38 ratio ? What is it going to do vs. another ratio...or just..."why".
Provide some basic background information as to "why.." you are suggesting the 5.57 ratio rather than the 5.38.
While it may seem obvious to you, to the original poster....it isn't.
Mike
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