List of how Not to start a thread on CPF

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"How bright this be compared to this?" Grammar check!

"How do i get to the marketplace?"

"Why doesn't my flashlight work after 4 months of use?"

"I bet you can't name this flashlight"

"Can I speak with a moderator?"


jusval said:
I don't think I would want to sticky this one. Actually it's probably very offensive for some new members here and just a Little inflamatory. Sort of like the paper cut on your finger, that just bugs you like crazy.

Actually in some ways this probably promotes posts like the ones mentioned here. Human nature being what it is, some will be like "well I'll just give them what they expect". Others might never post and you know some of the newbies now will be the old guys here, in a few years. Good or bad, that's the way it is.
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Never really thought about it like that, and you're probably right. :mecry:

But i also think it's still worth the try. If it turns out like you said, it could always be deleted(?).

EDIT: And most newbies don't read the stickies, which is why threads like this one get made. :thumbsup:
 
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Greta said:
No. We don't speak. We just grunt.
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I know you won't know about this because you are much too young (am I good or what?) but why not just hire Lilly Tomlin to bring back her telephone operator routine from Laugh-In just for CPF just for a day? Wouldn't you just once love to say something like, "We don't care. We're The Phone Company. We don't have to!"

OK, back to "reality."

"Why can't I find XZY on the web?" Maybe because you misspelled XYZ.

"Why can't I find XYZ on the web?" Because not every single thing in the world is listed on the web yet. This response could also be phrased like this -- Because the internet isn't full yet -- not everything is on there. Get off yer butt and go look in a store or even just pick up the phone. Choose whichever one works for you at the moment.

"Why can't I find XYZ for sale on the web? The release date says next year" Because Mr. Peabody's Wayback machine could only go back in time and then return. It couldn't go forward. (Wow, does that one show my age...)

And maybe this thread should be a sticky if only because we were all newbies once and with just one teenie tiny brain fart any one of us still can be.
 
well...just for this year:ohgeez:

Ones closed by Unforgiven
Most Inexpensive Flashlight You'd Trust Your Life to?
Have their been any Drop Tests done on Multiple Lights?
Good flashlight online store
How many here are waiting for a 10 pack sku 01886 AMC7135 1400mA Regulated Circuit Bo [dx order tracking]
Store Deals - M/M/M related only! [ebay coupons]
Thread Lubricant
Dealextream shipping time to USA?
Where to buy Nitecore flashlights?

Ones closed by DM51
Is There a List of "Trusted" Flashlights?
new fenix pd30 [possible baiting]
TK40 World's brightest AA Battery-powered
where in nyc to buy flashlights? olight, jetbeam surefire etc
How muggles use flashlights :sigh: [good thread while it lasted]
LED lights with longest runtime with AA/AAA batteries.
eagletac p100c2/ good LED flashie for automotive work
How I have grown to hate Strobe !
Why do Surefire's cost so much?
Which retailers (online or B&M) that give a CPF discount?
Tell me about the Novatac 120P...
Maintenance question...
...(p4)

Ones closed by Empath
DX order from feb 3 arrives today!
Flashlight Failure At "Worst Time." Got any Stories?
Has anyone seen these yet? 900 Lumen P7 LED 'Brighter than Arc1/Arc2'
The CTRL-V Game
KD at it again, Surfire Clone
DOW...one big bubble?
Russian scholar says US will collapse — next year
Mafia anyone?
big problems with dx- which forum?
hawaii bill 126 (edc folks)
Made in the USA
What's up with TnC?
Threat to the 22nd amendment!
Surefire disappointment
Non-traditional Profile
retailer "deep discounts" [2008]
Female Flashaholics? [2008]

And of course, b@rt
Flashaholic Pickup Lines/Compliments
Heads Up!! Catch the Haiku Wave!
Need a brighter 2XAA light
Watch out for Fenix-store aka 4sevens or who knows what other names they use?
Any one hear about a bill banning LED handhelds over 80 lumens?
No answer back from 4Sevens---on vacation?
*Some threads were omitted due to inappropriate forum, politics, or duplicates

Generally the results have been adequate enough to point out a few guidelines...aside from the political views of moderators who closes various threads:duh2:

  • Anything regarding Flashlight maintenance can be searched
  • Anything regarding light recommendations can be searched and new users must understand that certain light recommendations are adaptable to their needs.
    • Reminds me of a time when I went inside ACE hardware to pick up on some hardware and theres this guy going nuts about not being able to find a lamp for his 2D Eveready and keeps pointing to the sales rep that 1.5V x 2 = 3V on his calculator and that every 2D lamp in the store is marked 2.4V and the rep "lying though his teeth" about them being compatible.:ohgeez:
  • Anything regarding tracking items, Discounts, and politics is not tolerated here, but may be posted under moderate limitations in the CPM subforums
  • Anything regarding member demographics, generational cohorts, Region of acceptance for certain items, or other statical surveys [remember tron3 folks] regarding gender, age, income, etc should be avoided
cuso said:
" MY flashlight went BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!"
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While at some times the frequency may become a bit excessive, these threads still allow some form of reference for the forum to know that, at rare times, disclose design errors and offers existing members who own the same light as advisory for things to come.
 
@ illum,

that is just way good compilatin.....:twothumbs

(yes, I misspelled deliberatly....:poof:)
 
"Marduke, Stop Following Me Around" by LiquidSpaceman

:crackup::crackup:


EDIT:

"do you really need all the lights you have"

"Looking for a large light, 500 lumens+"

"Got my DBS V3 today, YAY!!"

"Wheres the triple gone?"
 
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McGizmo spot light recommendation?
Smallest flashlight by [insert manufacturer here]? (in each subforum of CPF)
What's the best light? (inside, "I'm looking for something under $30")
 
carrot said:
Smallest flashlight by [insert manufacturer here]? (in each subforum of CPF)
What's the best light? (inside, "I'm looking for something under $30")
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These two are the worst I`ve ver seen.....
I opened the first and actualy answered the last.......

Don`t ask me why......:poof:
 
PetaBread said:
"Marduke, Stop Following Me Around" by LiquidSpaceman
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Hmmmm... in all seriousness? ... one really does have to wonder though why someone would perceive that this is actually happening... :thinking: ... perhaps it really was? 😗
 
i learned the trick to making post on cpf took me a few years though lol
 
Hey do you think you could possibly find a smaller font size?

Illum said:
well...just for this year:ohgeez:

Ones closed by Unforgiven
Most Inexpensive Flashlight You'd Trust Your Life to?
Have their been any Drop Tests done on Multiple Lights?
Good flashlight online store
How many here are waiting for a 10 pack sku 01886 AMC7135 1400mA Regulated Circuit Bo [dx order tracking]
Store Deals - M/M/M related only! [ebay coupons]
Thread Lubricant
Dealextream shipping time to USA?
Where to buy Nitecore flashlights?

Ones closed by DM51
Is There a List of "Trusted" Flashlights?
new fenix pd30 [possible baiting]
TK40 World's brightest AA Battery-powered
where in nyc to buy flashlights? olight, jetbeam surefire etc
How muggles use flashlights :sigh: [good thread while it lasted]
LED lights with longest runtime with AA/AAA batteries.
eagletac p100c2/ good LED flashie for automotive work
How I have grown to hate Strobe !
Why do Surefire's cost so much?
Which retailers (online or B&M) that give a CPF discount?
Tell me about the Novatac 120P...
Maintenance question...
...(p4)

Ones closed by Empath
DX order from feb 3 arrives today!
Flashlight Failure At "Worst Time." Got any Stories?
Has anyone seen these yet? 900 Lumen P7 LED 'Brighter than Arc1/Arc2'
The CTRL-V Game
KD at it again, Surfire Clone
DOW...one big bubble?
Russian scholar says US will collapse — next year
Mafia anyone?
big problems with dx- which forum?
hawaii bill 126 (edc folks)
Made in the USA
What's up with TnC?
Threat to the 22nd amendment!
Surefire disappointment
Non-traditional Profile
retailer "deep discounts" [2008]
Female Flashaholics? [2008]

And of course, b@rt
Flashaholic Pickup Lines/Compliments
Heads Up!! Catch the Haiku Wave!
Need a brighter 2XAA light
Watch out for Fenix-store aka 4sevens or who knows what other names they use?
Any one hear about a bill banning LED handhelds over 80 lumens?
No answer back from 4Sevens---on vacation?
*Some threads were omitted due to inappropriate forum, politics, or duplicates

Generally the results have been adequate enough to point out a few guidelines...aside from the political views of moderators who closes various threads:duh2:

  • Anything regarding Flashlight maintenance can be searched
  • Anything regarding light recommendations can be searched and new users must understand that certain light recommendations are adaptable to their needs.
    • Reminds me of a time when I went inside ACE hardware to pick up on some hardware and theres this guy going nuts about not being able to find a lamp for his 2D Eveready and keeps pointing to the sales rep that 1.5V x 2 = 3V on his calculator and that every 2D lamp in the store is marked 2.4V and the rep "lying though his teeth" about them being compatible.:ohgeez:
  • Anything regarding tracking items, Discounts, and politics is not tolerated here, but may be posted under moderate limitations in the CPM subforums
  • Anything regarding member demographics, generational cohorts, Region of acceptance for certain items, or other statical surveys [remember tron3 folks] regarding gender, age, income, etc should be avoided

While at some times the frequency may become a bit excessive, these threads still allow some form of reference for the forum to know that, at rare times, disclose design errors and offers existing members who own the same light as advisory for things to come.
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