Re: Please don't leave this forum Message #9 Posted by Valentin Albillo on 26 June 2006, 9:27 a.m., in response to message #8 by Everett Kaser
Hi,
Vassilis posted:
"I think that using an
existing forum brings more people to the discussion."
"Also there are people who may not subscribe to the Series80 list, but if they see a question that rings a bell in this forum will respond."
That's exactly my case. I've professionally programmed HP-85, 86, and 87 computers for a number of years and I'm still quite proficient at their programming and quirks, even have lots of materials for them (manuals, listings, commercial programs, etc). But I don't have the time for them and so would not subscribe to a separare list, too many lists already require my attention, thank you. However, if I see any question or topic about them in this MoHP Forum, I'm likely to try to help, or at least contribute some opinion, like this one.
Everett posted:
"This forum is SO busy, with such a fast turn-over in messages, that a message doesn't stick around very long (on the daily forum view)."
My own experience with my postings here is that usually you post something, then it make take a few days to get any reply, to the point that your original message disappears from the daily, until, suddenly, answers start pouring, for two, three, or even four weeks after the original post. Applied to your case, this means that you shouldn't be worried by not getting instant answers, even if your post does disappear from the daily: knowledgeable and interested people will notice your post anyway and will simply reply when they get the required info and/or the necessary free time to reply, even if some days have elapsed.
"Maybe I'm all wet (wouldn't be the first time... :-)))"
Maybe. Anyway, here's my (unsolicited, but honest) advice: don't you think that having a more "focused" list will get you more or better answers, even if you long for the "instant gratification" of quick replies. Learn to be less eager to get them, even if you find it frustrating at first. In the long run, the mere statistics of this forum's many tried and trusted contributors will mean more and better posts for you. Focus means little without audience.
Best regards from V.
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