Search Function Police

ashvomarks

I've noticed a lot of responses to threads with links to searches with similar topics....I get it, you don't want to read the same thing 100 times, but isn't it getting a little crazy? I feel like it would be nice to post topics sometimes, but don't because I'm sure it's been started before and know I'll get those replies hinting that I'm annoying you for posting. Yes, sometimes search functions can be helpful. But also, starting a thread of your own may be nice to get some interaction and personal convos going.

If you don't want to read something because you've seen it before, then don't read it. Why be the police who takes the time to search then paste link in comments instead of just moving along? Does anyone else feel this way?

blondie080300

I hear what you are saying but also think people are trying to help by showing you links to prev. convos where topics were thoroughly discussed and may be of great help to the poster (depending on the topic). That is another way to look at people sharing links...not to be rude, but to be helpful since people may not respond to new posts on topics that have already been heavily discussed/answered. 

LizC216

I actually think this board is pretty mild when it comes to it. And it's usually done in a helpful way. I was on one board (briefly...one of my losses) and you virtually couldn't post anything without being reprimanded. And it wasn't like a suggestion on where to find something, it was pretty much a lecture from multiple people leaving the original poster feeling like an idiot. 

diagonalley

Most likely the people creating these posts that get these responses have only one post; the one they posted that they could have found their answer if they lurked or searched. 

mhilpisch10

I see where you're coming from but I agree with others. This board is extremely nice. Don't feel scared to ask a question though. There's nothing worse than wanting to ask but not feeling like you're in the click. Not everyone can be on the bump everyday. I get that. 

TheTamedShrew

I don't think anyone has said they were annoyed at the OPs of repeat posts. Like others said, it's meant to be helpful, not to reprimand anyone. No one has been rude or condescending (at least not that I have seen). Often times these repeat posts that get link responses are on the same page if not right above threads that are discussing the same topic. There's nothing wrong with pointing out the search function to new members. It helps them navigate the forum and keeps the board from getting cluttered.

tinypikachu

What others have said. It's not just about (how some call it) "keeping the board clean", it's that, if a topic has been discussed thoroughly before, searching that topic instead of starting a new one will, more often than not, give you the best answers possible. If you're looking to ask a question that has been asked before, there will be 20 or 30 (sometimes way more) people that have responded before and will, therefore, likely not respond again.

Yes, we want to make sure we "keep the board clean" as well, that just means not having 10 individual threads all about the same thing. The boards here on The Bump are big on promoting the search function before asking.

And, of course, there are those SS that come in and make one drive-by post but that's obviously not all of them.

618mom22boys

After a while of getting multiple posts on the same topic people aren't going to want to comment.  I know if I have already said one thing on another post I am not going to want to repeat myself over and over and over again.   

ETA: And other than the pinned posts if I see a topic already talked about I will link where it was discussed already. 

618mom22boys

And another good way to get some interaction and personal convos going is to participate in your ticker change threads and other daily threads. 

camichael84

What everyone has already said. The mention of posts being already discussed are to be helpful. You'll notice the second/third time they get asked, they get very few responses. And even if your repeat post got a ton of responses, why would you not want to read another post about the same topic? No one on this board is condescending or unwelcoming about it. My first BMB was ruthless about this kind of stuff, and not in the helpful kind of way. More in the Gif until OP feels offended and defensive kind of way. 

kosmo86

I think it depends on when it was last talked about. I think as we get farther along in our pregnancies it is likely that we will revisit topics that become more relevant. I also think that it can be hard to revive a "zombie" post if you actually want to have a discussion on a topic. 

Also compared to other boards (like TTGP) this board is super nice about it. I think people are generally trying to help answer question (by pointing them to relevant threads) 

Cassandraspregnacy2

I get it @ashvomarks . Because my phone app for bump (edit spelling)  doesn't even have a search engine.... Or at least I've looked everywhere for it and it's no where to be seen.

And I don't have a lap top or Pc at the moment so it kinda bothers me. 

Post some post and let's get some answers and some conversation going and HAVE FUN  

Cassandraspregnacy2

And to people above... Since I don't have a search engine on my mobile app or a PC or laptop , it is nice when you do post the link to the previous similar conversation . Thank you

diagonalley

OK so LOL at the fact that this is OP's only discussion with a total of 2 responses.  I totally didn't even realize that when I commented.  Hi! Welcome to our board! Participate in already established conversations a bit and then you'll get a feel for why things are the way the are

crispy11

I wouldn't call people the search function police and I agree our group has been super nice. Some of the board organization stuff still makes me giggle. May/June 2011 back when I first started had way more individual posts. My UO is that I hate the monthly random thread and I love randoms. With only one a month, it just gets too long! I have seen other boards do one random thread the whole time. Craziness! Anyway, I know board organization has been around for awhile and I think I'm starting to sound like a granny as I reference a dead board from over 5 years ago. 

PSUBecky23

I've never seen anyone be rude or mean in response to questions that have been asked before.

mamadomino

Also for people on the bump app (at least iPhone) the search box is alllllll the way at the bottom of the page of posts.  I recently saw that it was there.  

mom2adoodle

OP, I doubt anyone was trying to be condescending or rude when responding that there was another thread that discussed the same topic. It's really for reference and for the poster to see more responses. If you lurk around you can see that repeat topics typically don't receive many responses for that very reason. It also makes it less likely that we have a board full of topics with only 3 responses on each. Hope that makes sense! 

noelietrex

Exactly! No need for anyone to police! It's fun having multiple threads for stuff and I like reading regular reminders about topics we all love like maternity pillows and MS cures. Plus there are a TON of ways to guess the baby's sex and some people have some really telling U/S pics so why shouldn't they get their own threads?

tinypikachu

@crispy11 on a side note, I agree the Randoms Thread gets waaay too long! I love participating but, if a thread has 100+ responses, I won't even go in! Then I feel left out if someone references something they talked about in Randoms but I just don't have time to go through ten pages of responses to see what they're talking about. I think we should just do a weekly Randoms thread. Besides, random things randomly change from one random week to the next 

TheTamedShrew

AlwaysAuntNeverMom said:

@crispy11 on a side note, I agree the Randoms Thread gets waaay too long! I love participating but, if a thread has 100+ responses, I won't even go in! Then I feel left out if someone references something they talked about in Randoms but I just don't have time to go through ten pages of responses to see what they're talking about. I think we should just do a weekly Randoms thread. Besides, random things randomly change from one random week to the next 

On my old BMB we did a weekly randoms thread and started it every Sunday. Maybe we could try that on this board?

nativetexan512

I second the weekly randoms thread!

diagonalley

noelietrex said:

Exactly! No need for anyone to police! It's fun having multiple threads for stuff and I like reading regular reminders about topics we all love like maternity pillows and MS cures. Plus there are a TON of ways to guess the baby's sex and some people have some really telling U/S pics so why shouldn't they get their own threads?

Cause most people don't want to guess using u/s pics and random theories and it takes up a ton of space if a bunch of SS start posting them?  Then this way they people who want to play can go to that thread and play.  I'm always team organization because let's face it, my work isn't organized, my home isn't organized, so when I have time to bump I want to be able to see on the front page what's happening.  A bunch of posts about the same thing does not allow this.

vampirina

@noelietrex - I'm with @diagonalley - I have no desire to play guess the sex of your baby. I don't even like playing that game with my own baby - I mean you might as well flip a coin! I don't really want to scroll through tons of ultrasound posts that are all about the same thing.

I also don't think this board is super police-y on using the search function, but it seems like a lot of those that get told to use the search function are bringing up topics that are only on page 2 or 3 of the board. It's best to look before asking since not everyone will want to discuss the same thing over and the poster might end up missing valuable information!

RedMar

Where'd ya go, OP?

Nerdchild

@noelietrex Dammit you forgot to turn on Sarcastica font before typing your last comment. 

camichael84

@diagonalley @PoodleDoodleOoo Don't bother with responding to that.



ETA: I love our giant randoms thread! Since it's random, if you get behind you can just skip to the active page. I've done it and was still able to jump in.

jlgriff11

COmama87

July '16...

618mom22boys

noelietrex said:

Exactly! No need for anyone to police! It's fun having multiple threads for stuff and I like reading regular reminders about topics we all love like maternity pillows and MS cures. Plus there are a TON of ways to guess the baby's sex and some people have some really telling U/S pics so why shouldn't they get their own threads?

The bump isn't the type of forum to play guess my babies sex.   If you like those games you should check out other forums like babycenter or Ingender.

JennM205

Jumping in way late here but I think this thread alone proves how NICE this BMB has been!  I saw the post yesterday towards the end of the night but avoided it because it was late and I was tired and didn't know if I could handle any drama.  Low and behold today I open it (possibly in search of a bit of entertainment ) and find that everyone SO NICELY and respectfully responded!  The last BMB I was on would have taken this thread and shredded it.  It was so bad, I didn't stick with the group past first trimester.  S16 is the best.

Edited because words.

camichael84

@COmama87  Duh. They're bored again. I have to say TB has really tamed down from the old days if this post is a form of entertainment. 

jlgriff11

COmama87 said:

July '16...

I'm due June 7, if this is directed to me.  

RedMar

ugh, I'm sad my DS almost shares the same Birthday.

tinypikachu

JennM205 said:

Jumping in way late here but I think this thread alone proves how NICE this BMB has been!  I saw the post yesterday towards the end of the night but avoided it because it was late and I was tired and didn't know if I could handle any drama.  Low and behold today I open it (possibly in search of a bit of entertainment ) and find that everyone SO NICELY and respectfully responded!  The last BMB I was on would have taken this thread and shredded it.  It was so bad, I didn't stick with the group past first trimester.  S16 is the best.

Edited because words.

That's just 'cause, ya know, we're all awesome and stuff. We're already doing enough growing humans,  we just don't  need to add any drama to that  

TheTamedShrew

LOLZ at the lame trolling happening up in here. At least make it entertaining if you're that bored.

camichael84

Agreed, @TheTamedShrew. This is child's play compared to the things I used to see on TB. 

jlgriff11

RedMar said:

ugh, I'm sad my DS almost shares the same Birthday.

Oh no! Well...I wouldn't worry too much. My actual due date is June 28, but I'm having twins. It's highly unlikely I"ll mar your poor son's birth month by daring to have my children in June. 

camichael84

If @noelietrex's post was to throw snark at OP instead of start shit on the board, then I say good for her. We don't get much snark on this board, and I need snark now and then. Shit stirring out of boredom I can do without.

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