| I also disagree with a number of points on Calcruzer's list. I think that his main point about using chance threads to get 'privileged' information (even if only anecdotal) is a good one, it's just a few of the specific examples that bother me. Like I mentioned in an earlier poster, I also like to see chance threads that have a point beyond just "these are my stats: chance me please!" because that's nothing that the poster couldn't do himself based on reported medians. Looking for further info is good. I'll echo Mikayle, though, in saying that I'm unlikely to reply to "anyone who is asking for information that is freely available, but which they cannot be bothered looking up." At least let us know that if you're looking for basic info, you have searched around a bit, and then perhaps someone can point you in the right direction. For me, one of the most obnoxious things is a response like "Well I know I could find the info, but that would take a really long time, so can't you just give it to me? Isn't that the POINT of these boards???" If you're asking people to chance you, recognize that those who respond are doing a favor, not a duty. |