I frequently see things on shaving forums that tick me off. I find them irritating an unnecessary. I see them time after time, and they just get under my skin.
Some are questions that are asked so often that they become standing jokes. Some of these are treated as serious inquiries, some are met with groans, some become targets of hilarious jokes, which almost make them tolerable. Most represent things that have been discussed many times before. I can understand when brand new members ask them, but more experienced members could find answers if they got off their behinds and did a simple search on the boards or a Google search. They strike me as wanting to be spoon fed.
I would like responses that are generic, and not critical of individual boards, but general in nature.
Maybe I should just exercise my eye-rolling muscles more often.
That's all for now. I can think of more, but I want to hear from you. Remember to please keep these as generic as possible. This is not intended to be a rant towards specific boards.
Some are questions that are asked so often that they become standing jokes. Some of these are treated as serious inquiries, some are met with groans, some become targets of hilarious jokes, which almost make them tolerable. Most represent things that have been discussed many times before. I can understand when brand new members ask them, but more experienced members could find answers if they got off their behinds and did a simple search on the boards or a Google search. They strike me as wanting to be spoon fed.
I would like responses that are generic, and not critical of individual boards, but general in nature.
- Thread titles that don't identify the subject matter. Titles like "Help needed", "I got this in the mail" and "Suggestions please" tell me nothing. For the most part, they are a personal waste of time to open.
- Razor "Reviews" written after one or two shaves. These are often written by new DE shavers with one month (sometimes less) experience, and less than 25 posts in their carriers. In the past, boards recommended minimum lengths of time with a razor (30 days, for example), and some minimum requirements for posting before this was allowed.
- Posts by members with a "cause'. They instruct members to do things the right way, and champion their opinions at great length. They are critical, and sometimes insulting, to those who think differently.
- Questions about the numbers on the corner of blades. Just kidding, I never tire of them. These at times generate hilarious responses, and are often entertaining. I wondered myself.
Maybe I should just exercise my eye-rolling muscles more often.
That's all for now. I can think of more, but I want to hear from you. Remember to please keep these as generic as possible. This is not intended to be a rant towards specific boards.
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