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#1: Aug 10 '06
In a word

Please Don't

OK I admit that was 2 words but nothing in software was ever specified properly.

Here are the reasons why you should post in the forum rather than PMing a Community Expert
  • You have no gaurantee that the expert you have PM'd knows anything about the subject you are asking about.
  • You have no gaurantee that the expert in question hasn't just gone on holiday for 4 weeks to Hawaii resulting in a delay to the answer to your question.
  • If you post the question in the forums then everyone gets to see the it. This means that there is a far higher chance that someone who already knows the answer will see the question than if you just ask 1 person.
  • It's good to spread questions and knowledge. Remember if you have a question then it is likely that someone else in the world has a very similar question. By asking your question in the open forum and getting a reply there the information is available for everyone to read and learn from.
  • Finally to encourage people to post some of the Community Experts (myself included) have taken to PMing back asking the originator to post the question in the forums rather than answering the question (assuming we know the answer).


Thank You for your co-operation citizen
Keep Smiling, Happiness is Compulsory

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#2: Aug 27 '06

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hi
i read your message.thanks for guiding me but how can i write my questions in forums? i couldn`t find them
can you please help me this time
thanks a lot
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#3: Aug 30 '06

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The forums are in the Discussion Zone box on the right hand side of this page. Click on the one you want and when it opens click on new post.

PS You have to be logged in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by saeedeh

hi
i read your message.thanks for guiding me but how can i write my questions in forums? i couldn`t find them
can you please help me this time
thanks a lot

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#4: Sep 13 '06

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It's very strange that not even a single question of mine is answered by anyone in your forum. None of the person has even tried to guide me that if I am going in right direction or the wrong one. This is very forrustrating for me especially in the sense that there is a huge think tank of web developers expert.
Please tell me that what type of questions are answered at your forum or atleast tell me what was wrong in the way of questioning so that I can correct it.
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#5: Sep 17 '06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by alijanjua

It's very strange that not even a single question of mine is answered by anyone in your forum. None of the person has even tried to guide me that if I am going in right direction or the wrong one. This is very forrustrating for me especially in the sense that there is a huge think tank of web developers expert.
Please tell me that what type of questions are answered at your forum or atleast tell me what was wrong in the way of questioning so that I can correct it.

Your question clearly stated that

1. You where trying to use a single login to another website for the whole company even though this was strictly speaking not allowed, by logging into a company server and having the company server log into the further website for you.

2. You had tried some things but they hadn't worked.

So the basic problem with your question for me is that 1, you are trying to get round another companys usage T&Cs. 2 you have not provided enough detail about your problem, you give a description of the problem but no description of what you have already attempted and why it didn't work. How is anybody meant to suggest to you something you have not already tried if we don't know what you have already tried.

I refer you to the guide lines that appear when making a new post, particularly the bits I have highlighted.

Please follow these guidelines when posting questions. Submitting clear and concise questions allows those reading to understand your problem and respond easily.

* Post your question in a relevant forum
* Give a clear title to your question
* Give as much detail as possible
o Clear explanation (in english)
o Platform / OS / Version
o Language
o Source code
o Input used
o Error Codes
* Write in clear concise language using correct grammar and spelling
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#6: Oct 4 '06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Banfa

Your question clearly stated that

1. You where trying to use a single login to another website for the whole company even though this was strictly speaking not allowed, by logging into a company server and having the company server log into the further website for you.

2. You had tried some things but they hadn't worked.

So the basic problem with your question for me is that 1, you are trying to get round another companys usage T&Cs. 2 you have not provided enough detail about your problem, you give a description of the problem but no description of what you have already attempted and why it didn't work. How is anybody meant to suggest to you something you have not already tried if we don't know what you have already tried.

I refer you to the guide lines that appear when making a new post, particularly the bits I have highlighted.

Please follow these guidelines when posting questions. Submitting clear and concise questions allows those reading to understand your problem and respond easily.

* Post your question in a relevant forum
* Give a clear title to your question
* Give as much detail as possible
o Clear explanation (in english)
o Platform / OS / Version
o Language
o Source code
o Input used
o Error Codes
* Write in clear concise language using correct grammar and spelling

and use code tags when posting code
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#7: Oct 13 '06

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Hi. But how can i post my questions in Forums. Plz help me. Thanks
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#8: Oct 15 '06

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Look at the box on the right hand side of this page with a list of discussion zones. Pick the zone you think can help you with your problem and in the zone click on the NEW POST tab.



Quote:

Originally Posted by hanee

Hi. But how can i post my questions in Forums. Plz help me. Thanks

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#9: Nov 13 '06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KUB365

In a word

Please Don't

OK I admit that was 2 words but nothing in software was ever specified properly.

Here are the reasons why you should post in the forum rather than PMing a Community Expert

  • You have no gaurantee that the expert you have PM'd knows anything about the subject you are asking about.
  • You have no gaurantee that the expert in question hasn't just gone on holiday for 4 weeks to Hawaii resulting in a delay to the answer to your question.
  • If you post the question in the forums then everyone gets to see the it. This means that there is a far higher chance that someone who already knows the answer will see the question than if you just ask 1 person.
  • It's good to spread questions and knowledge. Remember if you have a question then it is likely that someone else in the world has a very similar question. By asking your question in the open forum and getting a reply there the information is available for everyone to read and learn from.
  • Finally to encourage people to post some of the Community Experts (myself included) have taken to PMing back asking the originator to post the question in the forums rather than answering the question (assuming we know the answer).


Thank You for your co-operation citizen
Keep Smiling, Happiness is Compulsory


Thank you Sir for the information,

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#10: Nov 18 '06

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hi,
thanks to joining me in ur community,
i have problem in visual basic project development means in exact to make a perfect project what kind of skills reuired, n to make that give me idea to how they can design ,coding skill,development skill,how diagnosis the error,arrangment of project,every things related to development of project in visual basi 6.0 and visual basic which having new things founded by r&d developers






thanks
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#11: Dec 3 '06

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auckie dockie!i ll do dat!thanks for the info!
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#12: Jan 3 '07

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i'm sorry for i break the rule! i do solemnly swear that i will not send any private message anymore to any expert in this forum.(only in time of urgent need) lol. peace out!

PS: I want to acknowledge the existence of this forum and the people behind this. It really helps to people like me trying to learn more about programming. keep it up guys!
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#13: Jan 4 '07

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mabzkie

i'm sorry for i break the rule! i do solemnly swear that i will not send any private message anymore to any expert in this forum.(only in time of urgent need) lol. peace out!

PS: I want to acknowledge the existence of this forum and the people behind this. It really helps to people like me trying to learn more about programming. keep it up guys!

Thanks mabzkie.

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#14: Jan 12 '07

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Bumping thread
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#15: Jan 17 '07

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I just wonder, how long is considered 'normal' to wait for a reply? i posted to ASP http://www.thescripts.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2314808#post2314808 and it looks like that forum is quite dead. Thanks
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#16: Feb 2 '07

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Originally Posted by dingaling

I just wonder, how long is considered 'normal' to wait for a reply? i posted to ASP http://www.thescripts.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2314808#post2314808 and it looks like that forum is quite dead. Thanks


sometimes, you have to send private message to any administrator of this group for you to be notice.......haha! just kidding.
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#17: Feb 3 '07

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dingaling

I just wonder, how long is considered 'normal' to wait for a reply? i posted to ASP http://www.thescripts.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2314808#post2314808 and it looks like that forum is quite dead. Thanks

Some of the forums are more active than others. Our Access section is very lively, as well as C++, while some of the others (Coldfusion and Ruby come to mind) are, as you put it, 'quite dead'. Give it some time, and hopefully someone will come along who can give you a hand.
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#18: Feb 8 '07

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Just bumping... Seems like this one belongs at the top. I wonder if there's a better way to do this...
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#19: Feb 15 '07

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Yes, there is a better way. Its called treating this thread like the announcement was. Keeps its permanently on top, until admin removes it. I'd second it. :>)
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#20: Feb 15 '07

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Don't worry this whole thread will be obsolete soon.
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#21: Jul 2 '07

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Don't worry this whole thread will be obsolete soon.

"Soon" has come and gone. It's all it the Posting Guidelines now.
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#22: Sep 11 '07

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Apologies,

Please accept my apologies to those I did sent a PM with a coding issues, cuz I did not know how to use this network and its policies regarding threads and PMs...

I forward my apologies to the public... I thank very much pbmods for its understanding and kind respond to pint point me to the right direction.

Thanks for your understanding


Best
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#23: Jan 29 '08

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Please accept my apologies, It will not happen again. New to site
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#24: Feb 14 '08

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