General Discussion Triathlon Talk » Most repeated BT Threads Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply
 
 
of 2
 
 
2008-06-11 11:27 AM

User image

Champion
5575
5000500252525
Butler
Subject: Most repeated BT Threads

Just curious of one's I missed.  It seems like alot of threads get started over and over and over again.  At times I can see that people want personal attention to a question.

220 - Age = Max HR
How to count swim laps
Pool times vs OWS time
Mexico Bike accident

Please add ones I missed.  Maybe a rule can be addd to new threads that will direct you to the search function if you pick one of these!!!



2008-06-11 11:30 AM
in reply to: #1459688

User image

Science Nerd
28760
50005000500050005000200010005001001002525
Redwood City, California
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads

You might be a triathlete if....

What bike should I buy?

Tri Bike or Road Bike? 

2008-06-11 11:30 AM
in reply to: #1459688

User image

Expert
808
500100100100
Columbia, MD
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads
What's on your iPod/what do you listen to when you train?/music suggestions
2008-06-11 11:30 AM
in reply to: #1459688

User image

Champion
8540
50002000100050025
the colony texas
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads

the one that stands out that you missed is the ever popular

What's the most repeated BT Thread

2008-06-11 11:33 AM
in reply to: #1459688

User image

Master
1410
1000100100100100
White Plains NY
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads
guys: to shave or not to shave
2008-06-11 11:37 AM
in reply to: #1459708

User image

Cycling Guru
15134
50005000500010025
Fulton, MD
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads

Lately ......

Wetsuit?

Cassette?

Not that any and all posts are not relevant or important, but just seeing a lot of those lately.



2008-06-11 11:38 AM
in reply to: #1459688

User image

Champion
16151
50005000500010001002525
Checkin' out the podium girls
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads
Serious suggestions to the moderators: Instead of the sticky at the top of a section, can we somehow make an FAQ or check here first board where things like ths get moved to?

It is always good to gain fresh perspective by repeating and yes, people want some indivdualized response sometimes. But some threads indeed are repeated and an FAQ might actually solve some problems.

My $0.02
2008-06-11 11:40 AM
in reply to: #1459695

User image

Expert
750
5001001002525
Plano, TX
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads

C-3PO, or Chewbacca?
(Should I shave or not?)

Salmon steak?
(Adamo saddle)

Eileen.
(ITB problem)

Look at me!
(How do I insert a pic?)

The Hulk vs Macca.
(Weights vs no weights)

Prada.
(What do I wear?)

Abercrombie vs Target.
(M-Dot vs Indie)

Still, it's insightful to read the responses most times.

 

2008-06-11 11:47 AM
in reply to: #1459688

Member
185
100252525
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads
Spin class vs. trainer vs. biking outside
2008-06-11 11:53 AM
in reply to: #1459688

User image

Elite
2443
200010010010010025
Athens, Georgia
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads
Bathtime with Yanti. Oh I thought this was a wish list thread sorry.
2008-06-11 11:54 AM
in reply to: #1459688

User image

Pro
5761
50005001001002525
Bartlett, TN
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads

WHAT does HTFU mean???

 

 

I know what it means so there is no confusion!  lol



2008-06-11 11:55 AM
in reply to: #1459688

User image

Elite
2443
200010010010010025
Athens, Georgia
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads
Happy Taints Fear Unicycles?
2008-06-11 11:59 AM
in reply to: #1459733

User image

Champion
11641
50005000100050010025
Fairport, NY
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads

pitt83 - 2008-06-11 12:38 PM Serious suggestions to the moderators: Instead of the sticky at the top of a section, can we somehow make an FAQ or check here first board where things like ths get moved to? It is always good to gain fresh perspective by repeating and yes, people want some indivdualized response sometimes. But some threads indeed are repeated and an FAQ might actually solve some problems. My $0.02

I've posted versions of the following a few times to explain why there isn't a FAQ or "Check Here First" forum. 

Phooey. It's a forum, not an article repository. The question asked isn't "How do people who were here 3 years ago count laps?". It's "How do YOU count laps". There's a big difference.

For every person who actually posts the question on the forum, there are probably 10 or 20 reading the first page of the forum at that moment who are looking for the same information. And sometimes they're not just looking for a way to count laps. Sometimes they're looking for a bit of community around this small, odd sport of ours.

When starting something like triathlon, it's a big mental boost to know that there are people out there who are at this moment in the exact same position as you, with the same questions. Knowing that there were people like you isn't the same. There's a world of difference between "come sit in the circle" vs. "go look in the library".

The Forum Search feature is useful. (I used it to find the first version of this post from early 2006 when the subject was creating an FAQ.) For people who want to look for questions asked previously, it's great. But our forums are the gathering place for a community, and one of the things communities are very good for is passing on information to new people on a person to person basis.

From a practical standpoint I'd hate to see people gather the courage to ask a question only to be told to do a search. How are they to know what constitutes an ok question? How many times can something be asked before it's no longer ok? Following the logic of "that's been asked already" you eventually end up with a situation where you only get a small set of cranky old coots arguing over the aero characteristics of the newest ultra-light carbon bottle holder.

Beginners and new folks: there are no stupid questions, no questions that are not ok, no questions that have been asked too much already. Wondering about something related to triathlon? Ask away. That's what we're here for.

 And I've recently starting keeping track of my swim laps by counting down rather than up. I find that I'm much less likely to lose count that way. Wink

2008-06-11 12:03 PM
in reply to: #1459688

Member
37
25
Oldsmar, FL
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads

"Hey, what gets rid of these shin splints???" Tongue out

2008-06-11 12:06 PM
in reply to: #1459688

User image

Elite
3371
200010001001001002525
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads
Threads about specific races come around about once every single year. What an annoyance!


Edited by steveseer 2008-06-11 12:07 PM
2008-06-11 12:15 PM
in reply to: #1459819

Subject: ...
This user's post has been ignored.

Edited by wgraves7582 2008-06-11 12:17 PM


2008-06-11 12:15 PM
in reply to: #1459819

Master
1882
1000500100100100252525
Chandler, Arizona
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads
marmadaddy - 2008-06-11 9:59 AM

pitt83 - 2008-06-11 12:38 PM Serious suggestions to the moderators: Instead of the sticky at the top of a section, can we somehow make an FAQ or check here first board where things like ths get moved to? It is always good to gain fresh perspective by repeating and yes, people want some indivdualized response sometimes. But some threads indeed are repeated and an FAQ might actually solve some problems. My $0.02

I've posted versions of the following a few times to explain why there isn't a FAQ or "Check Here First" forum.

Phooey. It's a forum, not an article repository. The question asked isn't "How do people who were here 3 years ago count laps?". It's "How do YOU count laps". There's a big difference.

For every person who actually posts the question on the forum, there are probably 10 or 20 reading the first page of the forum at that moment who are looking for the same information. And sometimes they're not just looking for a way to count laps. Sometimes they're looking for a bit of community around this small, odd sport of ours.

When starting something like triathlon, it's a big mental boost to know that there are people out there who are at this moment in the exact same position as you, with the same questions. Knowing that there were people like you isn't the same. There's a world of difference between "come sit in the circle" vs. "go look in the library".

The Forum Search feature is useful. (I used it to find the first version of this post from early 2006 when the subject was creating an FAQ.) For people who want to look for questions asked previously, it's great. But our forums are the gathering place for a community, and one of the things communities are very good for is passing on information to new people on a person to person basis.

From a practical standpoint I'd hate to see people gather the courage to ask a question only to be told to do a search. How are they to know what constitutes an ok question? How many times can something be asked before it's no longer ok? Following the logic of "that's been asked already" you eventually end up with a situation where you only get a small set of cranky old coots arguing over the aero characteristics of the newest ultra-light carbon bottle holder.

Beginners and new folks: there are no stupid questions, no questions that are not ok, no questions that have been asked too much already. Wondering about something related to triathlon? Ask away. That's what we're here for.

And I've recently starting keeping track of my swim laps by counting down rather than up. I find that I'm much less likely to lose count that way. Wink



+1,000

I feel at times there is an elitist attitude here. We're all at different stages and what may seem like a stupid question to somebody that has completed 20+ triathlons is an honest question to somebody that is just starting in the sport. Threads like this do nothing to encourage people to learn new information about the sport and apply it to their training. I agree that asking 20,000 questions about how to shave your legs is bit of an overkill but the majority of the questions listed in this "redundant question" thread are honest questions that deserve to be answered.

You may not have the time or the desire to answer these questions but don't discourage people from asking them.
2008-06-11 12:15 PM
in reply to: #1459850

Sensei
Sin City
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads

Come on peeps.  Can't believe it was not mentioned (marma kind of did it)

"how do you count laps"

"what is HTFU" after a recent surge.

a very general "tips for my first race"

Honorable mention goes to "bike crash in Mexico" after about 20 new threads.....

 

I don't mind though.  I can recycle the same piece of knowledge over and over again and appear brilliant again and again...



Edited by Aikidoman 2008-06-11 12:16 PM
2008-06-11 12:17 PM
in reply to: #1459688

Pro
4827
2000200050010010010025
McKinney, TX
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads

Threads we wish were repeated more....

BT Girls of 2008 (or just added to)

 

2008-06-11 12:21 PM
in reply to: #1459789

Melon Presser
52116
50005000500050005000500050005000500050002000100
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads

triguynewbie - 2008-06-11 10:53 AM Bathtime with Yanti. Oh I thought this was a wish list thread sorry.

You and me. In a pool. Anytime. BWAH HA HA HA ...

Most repeated BT Thread:

Should I do this race? (despite recent gastrointestinal surgery, being on crutches, all-new equipment, not knowing how to swim ...)

To be fair, I've done races under pretty close to all of the above (except it was "not knowing how to bike." Live and learn!!!

2008-06-11 12:22 PM
in reply to: #1459688

Melon Presser
52116
50005000500050005000500050005000500050002000100
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads
What sports bra should I buy?


2008-06-11 12:23 PM
in reply to: #1459819

Champion
16151
50005000500010001002525
Checkin' out the podium girls
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads
marmadaddy - 2008-06-11 12:59 PM

pitt83 - 2008-06-11 12:38 PM Serious suggestions to the moderators: Instead of the sticky at the top of a section, can we somehow make an FAQ or check here first board where things like ths get moved to? It is always good to gain fresh perspective by repeating and yes, people want some indivdualized response sometimes. But some threads indeed are repeated and an FAQ might actually solve some problems. My $0.02

I've posted versions of the following a few times to explain why there isn't a FAQ or "Check Here First" forum. 

Phooey. It's a forum, not an article repository. The question asked isn't "How do people who were here 3 years ago count laps?". It's "How do YOU count laps". There's a big difference.

For every person who actually posts the question on the forum, there are probably 10 or 20 reading the first page of the forum at that moment who are looking for the same information. And sometimes they're not just looking for a way to count laps. Sometimes they're looking for a bit of community around this small, odd sport of ours.

When starting something like triathlon, it's a big mental boost to know that there are people out there who are at this moment in the exact same position as you, with the same questions. Knowing that there were people like you isn't the same. There's a world of difference between "come sit in the circle" vs. "go look in the library".

The Forum Search feature is useful. (I used it to find the first version of this post from early 2006 when the subject was creating an FAQ.) For people who want to look for questions asked previously, it's great. But our forums are the gathering place for a community, and one of the things communities are very good for is passing on information to new people on a person to person basis.

From a practical standpoint I'd hate to see people gather the courage to ask a question only to be told to do a search. How are they to know what constitutes an ok question? How many times can something be asked before it's no longer ok? Following the logic of "that's been asked already" you eventually end up with a situation where you only get a small set of cranky old coots arguing over the aero characteristics of the newest ultra-light carbon bottle holder.

Beginners and new folks: there are no stupid questions, no questions that are not ok, no questions that have been asked too much already. Wondering about something related to triathlon? Ask away. That's what we're here for.

 And I've recently starting keeping track of my swim laps by counting down rather than up. I find that I'm much less likely to lose count that way. Wink



OK, fair enough. Possibly because I offer advice about what I know (bike mechanical issues) maybe I feel as though I'm repeating myself too often. Maybe indeed I am. Point well taken about driving away with a not "OK" question. Again, I don't need to live here and expect to be entertained (although I do and I am)....
2008-06-11 12:23 PM
in reply to: #1459688

Champion
5781
5000500100100252525
Northridge, California
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads
"Can I use my iPod during a race?"
2008-06-11 12:25 PM
in reply to: #1459874

Champion
5868
50005001001001002525
Urbandale, IA
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads
Aikidoman - 2008-06-11 12:15 PM

Come on peeps.  Can't believe it was not mentioned (marma kind of did it)

"how do you count laps"

"what is HTFU" after a recent surge.

a very general "tips for my first race"

Honorable mention goes to "bike crash in Mexico" after about 20 new threads.....

 

I don't mind though.  I can recycle the same piece of knowledge over and over again and appear brilliant again and again...

Strictly an apperance - not a factual reality (you know I lof ya, brother)

2008-06-11 12:26 PM
in reply to: #1459688

Melon Presser
52116
50005000500050005000500050005000500050002000100
Subject: RE: Most repeated BT Threads

1. Wetsuit or no wetsuit?

2. Full sleeve or sleeveless?

New Thread
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » Most repeated BT Threads Rss Feed  
 
 
of 2