DocAElstein
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In your opinion - how important are Excel forum's?
Is forum lurking enough - or do you think that forum contribution (getting your hands dirty), is imperative?
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… I can only say I would give the thumbs up. And agree with everything positive said about, in particular this forum..
.. Lurking is OK. And certainly initially just asking questions is OK. Everyone does as much as they can. Team work. But I would recommend trying to put a bit back, -it can be a bit hard initially but as already commented, answering questions on the forum is a good way of clearing the mind when you get stuck on your own project. And you really do learn the most by practicing. And better in the “real world” to answer a real problem rather than a set one in a book.
. And so grateful as I am for the help received it makes you want to give back and contribute.
.. BUT: - My only small –ve point. There seems to be lot of one thread posters that do not always explain their problem too well and after obtaining a solution never acknowledge even with a simple thanks. Admitted it is a free forum and no one has to answer a Thread. But maybe there should be some requirement to the legitability, that is to say if a member is “real” and not just registering each time under some pseudo name so as to not be traceable as someone who always asks for help, but never gives something back or even acknowledges help - as would be visible in the profile if they always used the same name. I have had some criticisms as to my behavior on the board. But I accept them and stay “real”.
. And possibly some more emphasis to new members to read the rules FAX and Guidelines / tips for posting etc..
Alan Elston
Bavaria