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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    Because we get people who show up and we keep seeing the same questions being asked over and over again. If people would use the SEARCH function and spend a little time looking around all these anwswers would be there.
    There was a teeny tiny barrier to search before the Google search was added to the menu bar. Now that it's there: I'd say there's no excuse. Anyone can do a quality search with minimal effort now.

    SIGFever, that's the problem here, and with any forum that has more information than just pictures of people getting whacked in the balls.

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    Search Function

    I use the search function all the time. Results vary from great to so many hits you can't check them all in an evening.
    Maybe there should be a sticky on using Google search with the parameters for limiting the search to M4Carbine.net. I remember there is one but don't remember what it is.
    While you are at it, the site badly needs a glossary of abbreviations used here. I'm new to the site (and AR-15s) and have a bookmark for TOS's glossary, but many used here aren't there.
    How about it guy's; you know what you are talking about, but the new guys don't.

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    How many questions have not already been asked? Newcomers look for a place to come for answers and discussions. If Google is the answer, what is the point of the web site?
    Maybe all we need is an Encyclopedia of AR related questions and answers and no discussion except what's new from Noveske or BCM, maybe the latest "tactical stance" from Magpul.
    New guys have questions and come here for answers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hals1 View Post
    I use the search function all the time. Results vary from great to so many hits you can't check them all in an evening.
    Maybe there should be a sticky on using Google search with the parameters for limiting the search to M4Carbine.net. I remember there is one but don't remember what it is.
    I'm guessing you're "doing it wrong."

    See attachment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dew4au View Post
    SIGFever, that's the problem here, and with any forum that has more information than just pictures of people getting whacked in the balls.
    So...people new to the AR platform come here and ask a question without searching. I guess my question is, why is that a problem? Is it a bandwidth issue? Is it because everyone feels obligated to respond to every question posted here? Is it concern over wasting moderators' time? Too much clutter? Too many posts to sort through with each new visit?

    Isn't it easier to just ignore the posts one doesn't want to deal with?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hmac View Post
    So...people new to the AR platform come here and ask a question without searching. I guess my question is, why is that a problem? Is it a bandwidth issue?
    Not bandwidth, but CPU. Every time a user clicks "New Posts" it runs a CPU intensive search of the database to display the most recently updated threads. The more chaff, the longer the search. Multiply the contribution cost of chaff threads to the total search time by the frequency of "New Posts" searches and you'll see an actual impact on CPU requirements. CPU in the web hosting world could mean the difference between leasing a shared virtual server and a dedicated server which translates into higher operating expenses.

    Quote Originally Posted by Hmac View Post
    Is it concern over wasting moderators' time? Too much clutter? Too many posts to sort through with each new visit?
    In short: Yes.

    Quote Originally Posted by Hmac View Post
    Isn't it easier to just ignore the posts one doesn't want to deal with?
    I could do that, but what happens is I see a thread in AR Technical Discussion that Reads: "BCG Issue, Please help" and I expect to see an actual problem that needs help. Instead, what I find when I get there is: "Where can I buy a BCM BCG? Do you think it will look good on my rifle?"

    You can't always pick out that kind of thing by the title.

    It also comes down to hand holding vs. someone doing anything to help themselves. It's fine to ask questions, but please do a quick search and attempt to help yourself before asking for it on a platter. People don't mind helping if they know you tried to help yourself before asking.
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    H3 on a 14.5" middy here...

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    A couple of goods points here. Teach a Man to Fish and the CPU issue explained.
    "Real men have always needed to know what time it is so they are at the airfield on time, pumping rounds into savages at the right time, etc. Being able to see such in the dark while light weights were comfy in bed without using a light required luminous material." -Originally Posted by ramairthree

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    Delete the post then. Maybe others do, but I don't have all day to waste on this website. After spending about an hour or so doing research on numerous topics (including this one) I got tired of looking and decided to ask this one question. Most questions I answered myself. I'm not new to online forums. I feel like the only things mods (from any site) say anymore is "search". I understand searching. Just like I would hope everyone else understands that a post created a year ago about this topic isn't going to show up anywhere near the top of the list and, like I said, I don't have a ton of time to delve into countless pages.

    Remove the thread please. I got my answer. Thanks everyone
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    OK. I searched for "which buffer" and the site told me it wouldn't use "which" as a search term and gave me everything with buffer in it. I then tried "which buffer for carbine" and got a blank page. Also tried the last just searching tech discussion. Same result. Searched for "buffer for midlength " and got 77 hits. Do you see how a question could be repeated again and again.
    All anyone needs is for someone who knows to cite the correct search term or URL to the thread. With a few sample working search phrases maybe we could learn the tricks. By the way, I do pretty good with Google normally
    A lot of the trouble, I think, is that thread titles aren't given enough thought and are often meaningless or non-descriptive. A lot of threads get high jacked, but contain useful information on the off topic. (Like this one.)
    I don't see any answer other than to just grin and bear it.

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