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IM+ Pro All-in-One Messenger FREE in Amazon APP store today. I like it so far, it consolidates all your Instant Messaging utilities (i.e. yahoo, facebook, aim, microsoft, skype, etc) In one app!
Go check it out!
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Looks at the permission set for this app.
Why does the app need to pull my system log files?
rjohnstone said:
Looks at the permission set for this app.
Why does the app need to pull my system log files?
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This is what I found
rentaric said:
Depends on the app. If you're against privacy breach and data collection, don't touch any of the new media.
However there are far more serious permissions I'd worry about first.
Log reading is mostly used for fc and crashing apps. Can be turned off often.
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Meaning it reads the log data to report to the creator if it is encountering errors such as a FC due to whatever the reason maybe..
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IM+ Pro All-in-One Messenger FREE in Amazon APP store today. I like it so far, it consolidates all your Instant Messaging utilities (i.e. yahoo, facebook, aim, microsoft, skype, etc) In one app!
Go check it out!
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We already have a thread for the Amazon FAotD. Didnt you see it before you posted? Anyways it is updated everyday with the new free app to reduce clutter aka your thread.
I get the point you are making but the "Amazon FAotD" thread is a newly created thread (the 29th of sep. I believe)... I have searched in the past (just like I always do before I make a post) and I never saw anything like this.. I would never have thought to search FAotD... That is not something that would come to just anyone's mind.. oh and searching amazon free apps will not turn up any solid results on this particular thread you are referring too...
Again, like in the message I sent you Wired, sorry for the extra thread! but you do not have to be sarcastic about it when "you" made a thread about cut the rope (sep. 28th, 9:42am) the same day after another user created a thread about cut the rope (sep. 28th, 8:58am)? yes, I searched it....
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We already have a thread for the Amazon FAotD. Didnt you see it before you posted? Anyways it is updated everyday with the new free app to reduce clutter aka your thread.
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and just because it is updated everyday (which I doubt it is after reviewing the thread) it will not show up as a "new" thread unless someone makes a post in it.. just saying
The thread is updated every day I have seen. I did a search of this forum for Cut the Rope and I did not start a thread on this forum. I did not post a duplicate here. I do agree the Amazon FAotD thread on this forum should be stuck.
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and just because it is updated everyday (which I doubt it is after reviewing the thread) it will not show up as a "new" thread unless someone makes a post in it.. just saying
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i personally update the thread at 3AM most days (eastern time, midnight on Amazon's clock)
i've missed out on doing it for ONE DAY. i always make a post after updating it. the ONE DAY i missed out on updating it was because i worked a 12 hour shift, got off work and got five hours of sleep before going back into work (for another 8 hour shift) to open the next morning.
just so ya know.
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i personally update the thread at 3AM most days (eastern time, midnight on Amazon's clock)
i've missed out on doing it for ONE DAY. i always make a post after updating it. the ONE DAY i missed out on updating it was because i worked a 12 hour shift, got off work and got five hours of sleep before going back into work (for another 8 hour shift) to open the next morning.
just so ya know.
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Since this thread has already gone down hill and will be hopefully closed (I, contacted the mod about closing/deleting it) might as well entertain the thoughts...
There was no need to explain yourself, yes I posted "I doubt it is" comment but since you do update it "regularly" then that's good! No argument here..
My point was that this kid rather be sarcastic and a smart ars then helpful and informative in a respectful manner (or just report it to the moderator, no need to comment on the thread and bump it up, DOH!). It's like I posted this in the Dev section or something. Your thread is not easy to find (yes I searched to see if someone posted IM+ Pro... NOTHING came up) as most including myself have probably searched "Amazon free apps" not amazon FAotD which would cause other forums to pop up and not yours where a free app is posted "regularly"..
Even though Wired posted in a different section, the posting rules clearly state the following (and no it doesn't say except if you go to a different section is it OK);
Read and search before posting a new thread - redundant threads will be closed.
Reply to existing threads before starting a new thread - redundant threads will be closed.
Thinking of posting a new thread???
Use the search button on the top bar between "New Posts" and "Quick Links"
If any mod, including myself, continue to find new threads about topics that have threads already existing.
The thread will be locked with no notice and/or up to a temp BAN!!.
Mods, including myself, are not here to keep the forum organized after the fact, we need your help to keep it organized, clean and grouped.
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Again, sorry for posting ANOTHER thread about a free App on amazon that was not posted about yet.. I always search, hence why you have never seen me post HARDLY ever because the info is already out there.. Next time just report the thread and not try to belittle someone else for your own ego
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Since this thread has already gone down hill and will be hopefully closed (I, contacted the mod about closing/deleting it) might as well entertain the thoughts...
There was no need to explain yourself, yes I posted "I doubt it is" comment but since you do update it "regularly" then that's good! No argument here..
My point was that this kid rather be sarcastic and a smart ars then helpful and informative in a respectful manner (or just report it to the moderator, no need to comment on the thread and bump it up, DOH!). It's like I posted this in the Dev section or something. Your thread is not easy to find (yes I searched to see if someone posted IM+ Pro... NOTHING came up) as most including myself have probably searched "Amazon free apps" not amazon FAotD which would cause other forums to pop up and not yours where a free app is posted "regularly"..
Even though he posted in a different section, the posting rules clearly state the following (and no it doesn't say except if you go to a different section is it OK);
Read and search before posting a new thread - redundant threads will be closed.
Reply to existing threads before starting a new thread - redundant threads will be closed.
Thinking of posting a new thread???
Use the search button on the top bar between "New Posts" and "Quick Links"
If any mod, including myself, continue to find new threads about topics that have threads already existing.
The thread will be locked with no notice and/or up to a temp BAN!!.
Mods, including myself, are not here to keep the forum organized after the fact, we need your help to keep it organized, clean and grouped.
To the dedicated members that care to keep this forum, subforums included, clean and organized and grouped.
Please start reporting threads to the mods to take action. Using this button.
Again, sorry for posting ANOTHER thread about a free App on amazon that was not posted about yet.. I always search, hence why you have never seen me post HARDLY ever because the info is already out there.. Next time just report the thread and not try to belittle someone else for your own ego
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being overly defensive for no reason is cool. only reason i posted was so you knew to check my thread each day; i wanted to make sure you realized that it does get updated daily...
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being overly defensive for no reason is cool. only reason i posted was so you knew to check my thread each day; i wanted to make sure you realized that it does get updated daily...
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Well I already bookmarked your thread earlier and I appreciate it. Your first post did sound like you were defensive because of my comment. Sorry about that. All I said to you was that you didn't have to explain yourself and that it's good that you update it regularly. That's all that was for you (I re-read what I said and it does not sound like I was being defensive towards you). The rest was between me and Wired.
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QFT
Now you read the rules. I guess better late than never. And dont take it personally that you got called out. Duplicates get old fast.
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QFT
Now you read the rules. I guess better late than never. And dont take it personally that you got called out. Duplicates get old fast.
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Nope I knew the rules. That is why I stated (many times) I didn't see the FAotD thread (your an idiot )
That was for you since you said you didn't double post but you did lmfao nice try... your no saint guy.. now get off your high horse
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but you do not have to be sarcastic about it when "you" made a thread about cut the rope (sep. 28th, 9:42am) the same day after another user created a thread about cut the rope (sep. 28th, 8:58am)? yes, I searched it....
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and I am not mad that I got called out, that has happened before it's no big deal. I dislike prick's, like yourself, who think they can treat other users like their idiots and everything they (you) do is holier than thou...
Peace Out, this conversation is over
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Nope I knew the rules. That is why I stated (many times) I didn't see the FAotD thread (your an idiot )
That was for you since you said you didn't double post but you did lmfao nice try... your no saint guy.. now get off your high horse
Originally Posted by ClearFire *
but you do not have to be sarcastic about it when "you" made a thread about cut the rope (sep. 28th, 9:42am) the same day after another user created a thread about cut the rope (sep. 28th, 8:58am)? yes, I searched it....
and I am not mad that I got called out, that has happened before it's no big deal. I dislike prick's, like yourself, who think they can treat other users like their idiots and everything they (you) do is holier than thou...
Peace Out, this conversation is over
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lol your entertaining me. I told you once you are misinformed about my CTR post, please provide a link.
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lol your entertaining me. I told you once you are misinformed about my CTR post, please provide a link.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=94725288
he probably just misread your Burn the Rope thread?
Agreed. Just like he couldnt see the other IM+ thread before he posted his, not that he spent time looking. So now hes probably gonna type three paragraphs on why he thought the words "burn" and "cut" could mean the same thing. Time for glasses.
Thread closed at poster's request.
Ok, so I just received my galaxy s2 today and immediately noticed a difference between it and sprint's variant [Epic 4G Touch]. In the settings under display on the Epic 4G Touch you'll immediately find a setting that says "Screen Mode". However on AT&T's variant this setting seems to be missing. Just wondering if anyone else noticed this...
If only you would have done a quick search, you would have seen that there is already a thread concerning this topic. In fact, if you would have simply just used your eyes, you would have seen that there's one on the first page of this forum.
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It's disabled in Settings, it's one line of smali to reenable. Serendipity 8 has it, I think Unnamed has it now, most Hellraised ROMs should have it.
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If only you would have done a quick search, you would have seen that there is already a thread concerning this topic. In fact, if you would have simply just used your eyes, you would have seen that there's one on the first page of this forum.
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May i buy u a drink?
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Shot shot shot shot shot......
Sorry, the whole buy a drink got me singing lmfao. Don't even like that song.
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If only you would have done a quick search, you would have seen that there is already a thread concerning this topic. In fact, if you would have simply just used your eyes, you would have seen that there's one on the first page of this forum.
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so many people on this site are dicks..its kinda funny..you get people taking the time to actually explain things and then u get assholes
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so many people on this site are dicks..its kinda funny..you get people taking the time to actually explain things and then u get assholes
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Build a man a fire, and you keep him warm for the night.
Set that man on fire, and he won't be cold again for the rest of his life... and you don't have to hear him whine anymore.
That's a bit different from the "teach a man to fish" quote which is one of my favorites.
Seriously - "search and read before posting" is rule 1 on XDA. Anyone who had taken a few hours to read would know the answer to this.
If you don't have a few hours to read, you don't belong here. If you can't spend a few hours reading and researching, you don't have the time to waste a few hours when you **** up your device because you didn't read/research.
Any time I pick up a new device, I spend at least a few hours researching it before I make even one post in its forums. It is clear that some people in this thread did NOT do that.
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That's a bit different from the "teach a man to fish" quote which is one of my favorites.
Seriously - "search and read before posting" is rule 1 on XDA. Anyone who had taken a few hours to read would know the answer to this.
If you don't have a few hours to read, you don't belong here. If you can't spend a few hours reading and researching, you don't have the time to waste a few hours when you **** up your device because you didn't read/research.
Any time I pick up a new device, I spend at least a few hours researching it before I make even one post in its forums. It is clear that some people in this thread did NOT do that.
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I did search and read but didn't come up with anything until I actually read through 3-5 threads and I still didn't find of that info until reading and re-reading the changelogs for the roms that were aforementioned by "nitox.n2o". And I do the same sometimes spending a few "days" reading through anything I see as interesting. I've been flashing for years, helping people work though issues with their phones since my first android phone. You can call it a case of excitement, I mean I just got the phone in the mail mere hours ago and going through the settings that was the first thing I noticed [I own the Epic 4G Touch also] and having seen that option there everyday so it stood out to me as strange. Not an attack or anything just saying...
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That's a bit different from the "teach a man to fish" quote which is one of my favorites.
Seriously - "search and read before posting" is rule 1 on XDA. Anyone who had taken a few hours to read would know the answer to this.
If you don't have a few hours to read, you don't belong here. If you can't spend a few hours reading and researching, you don't have the time to waste a few hours when you **** up your device because you didn't read/research.
Any time I pick up a new device, I spend at least a few hours researching it before I make even one post in its forums. It is clear that some people in this thread did NOT do that.
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I have a life..
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so many people on this site are dicks..its kinda funny..you get people taking the time to actually explain things and then u get assholes
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It's cool lol I knew it would be a "risk" to post anything on here trying to get help without being "punched in the face first".
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Thanks that really did help...had to read through the changelogs carefully
I see this in every forum for every category. There will always be people so annoyed that someone didn't search enough that rather than not posting and letting the thread die, they feel a need to reply rudely.
Welcome to the forums, OP.
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I see this in every forum for every category. There will always be people so annoyed that someone didn't search enough that rather than not posting and letting the thread die, they feel a need to reply rudely.
Welcome to the forums, OP.
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To be fair, that's because people asking questions that have already been answered wastes everyone's time. It dilutes the quality of XDA as a whole by lowering the signal-to-noise in each individual forum. Also, XDA has always been a place where people follow the rules. You either do (which means you would have searched and found your answer), or you don't, and people will get mad at you. Adhere to the GPL or applicable license, don't post/link/distribute warez, don't solicit for money, and search before posting.
Check here for a few more:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=263
Kind people will occasionally do a "site:xda-developers.com yourQueryHere" and even give you a link to the thread with the answer. Everyone else will just flame you.
Thread has far outlived its usefulness.. Stop your petty bickering people.
That said, people really DO need to search more.. Really.
I'm writing here because I haven't posted enough to post in the developement section. I have had my pad since they came out. I've rooted and hacked almost every electronic device I've ever had, going back to my Timex Sinclair. I read the delevopement posts numerous times a day. I've flashed this more times than I dare to count (very, very few issues, so few infact, sold my A500). So I go into the developement thread, some guy has asked a question regarding an issue he's having and the response he gets...(I'm paraphrasing), "If you had bothered to read....you wouldn't even of asked". It wasn't even a question of having wifi issues! This person (and others) take the time to go after someone who is asking a ligitimate question (at least in their own mind), and heaven forbid they didn't read all 500 plus posts and that's the response, that's all you got. I've donated, will continue to donate and continue to be amazed at what Leo and the group have done, but I won't ever ask a question on this forum. Maybe it's just a way to get their "Post" numbers up (it's working for me). I read many posts about how great this group is, and yet we need to blast folks...those of you that do so must be the same folks driving up and down HWY 41 everyday! I'm done...now I have two posts. Oh and thanks Leo, more $ on it's way!
So you think the Touchpad mods suck? Or you think requiring 10 posts before posting in development sucks?
Personally I think 80% of what gets posted in development isn't development. IMO hail to the TP mods for getting the Q and A section added!
If you wanna post in development, go actually contribute by answering questions.
The 10 post rule is to weed out spammers. It isn't hard to get 10 legit helpful posts.
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I'm writing here because I haven't posted enough to post in the developement section. I have had my pad since they came out. I've rooted and hacked almost every electronic device I've ever had, going back to my Timex Sinclair. I read the delevopement posts numerous times a day. I've flashed this more times than I dare to count (very, very few issues, so few infact, sold my A500). So I go into the developement thread, some guy has asked a question regarding an issue he's having and the response he gets...(I'm paraphrasing), "If you had bothered to read....you wouldn't even of asked". It wasn't even a question of having wifi issues! This person (and others) take the time to go after someone who is asking a ligitimate question (at least in their own mind), and heaven forbid they didn't read all 500 plus posts and that's the response, that's all you got. I've donated, will continue to donate and continue to be amazed at what Leo and the group have done, but I won't ever ask a question on this forum. Maybe it's just a way to get their "Post" numbers up (it's working for me). I read many posts about how great this group is, and yet we need to blast folks...those of you that do so must be the same folks driving up and down HWY 41 everyday! I'm done...now I have two posts. Oh and thanks Leo, more $ on it's way!
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Hello there.
Trust me I understand the frustration. I don't like it much either. But the monster has been created and we need to tame it. The bigger question is how.
I personally don't like building up thread counts and can attribute a ton of posts are not dev related.
One idea I'm working on is cleaning up the OP with more usable content to help the new comers and help guide those that are not. I am working on a Q&A link that will be a PDF that helps shine light on some of the problems we have. Also there is room for me to make a very initiative installation guide in PDF form for people to print and have the ability to make notes to help guide thru the process.
While people jump the gun and are on attack mode at times, many times they aren't. The thread is so large its hard to even search for answers so that's where I get the point. I hope you don't let ur frustrations stop you from using the rom.
I also plan on talking to a few people that can help answer via pm. This will take the load off.
I appreciate ur feedback and support and just know that 99% of the guys are good folks.
Have a good one
~leo
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"So you think the Touchpad mods suck? Or you think requiring 10 posts before posting in development sucks?"
Didn't say either...point was, I couldn't respond directly in the development forum...
"If you wanna post in development, go actually contribute by answering questions."
That's just funny....proves my point, somewhat (though I guess I didn't ask a question). I can't "contribute" for 2 reasons; first, don't have enough posts, second, don't know enough. That's why I go there numerous times a day, to try and learn. Someday, I hope I can contribute. Right now I do it with my pocket book. (Is that one word or two?). However, if you ever need help with an insurance claim, I can knock your socks off!
Seriously and thank you again as usual Leo. I know the vast majority of folks are trying to be helpful. There are a few right now though that post a lot and many of those posts are not helpful, just rude (I had a tough day at work, try managing an insurance claims dept, talk about rude). Sorry about the 500 too, should have read more carefully...
I'm typing this on my computer. I just started getting "FCs" with the XDA app, not kidding... what are the chances...suppose I got what I deserved...
Everyone, have a great weekend.
I know of the posts you're referring too, and most of the reason why we're getting aggravated is because most of the answers can be found in the OP of the thread. It's gets really old when we're told 15 times a day that wifi doesn't work.
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Ill tell you whats equally annoying. When you subscribe to a Dev thread to see when something gets updated, and you get an email notification every time someone responds with "cant wait" or "me too" or "this+1". I understand people are excited, Im excited for it too, but its seems people just like posting for the sake of posting. If I was a dev trying to follow what problems people were having, Id pull my hair out trying to weed through all the nonsense.
And now for the ever so annoying....."end rant." (hate that equally)
I'd like to agree with all the points made here and also refer to the video azrienoch made a while ago referring to noobs. Some posters thinking they have enough posts to ignore basic etiquette. Its actually better to sit on the sidelines and learn rather than post unnecessary things. I feel like it's a good idea to ponder your post to consider if you can find the answer another way, post in a more topic related thread or just render the post useless.
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I fully understand getting aggravated. Again, 30 + years in insurance claims, heard it all. The question is how do we show/express that aggravation. My "job" includes dealing with aggravation/frustration in a professional manner. Dealing with my wife, my kids and now grand kids. I must show restraint. I understand this isn't your job, and in my opinion, even more reason to show restraint and compassion. Who cares if a person hasn't read all the posts (and weeded through all the superfluous stuff as mentioned above (agree by the way). Maybe they missed it, maybe they didn't understand it, maybe they work 12 hours a day and don't have the time to read every post and are simply looking to "friends" to give them a hand. There are a lot more important things to get aggravated about. And Krunk (can I call you Krunk?), I've read a lot of your posts, you can be extremely helpful and your are obviously extremely knowledgeable. Use your powers for good! I'm a good guy, I mean no disrespect. I do understand all the experienced folks getting annoyed with the same questions. I need to practice what I preach and show some grace (patience and understanding) to those on HWY 41 (between Fresno and Yosemite). Again, thanks for listening. Now I have to figure out how to remove the Rom, update WebOS (can't we just get rid of that....I know, I know, asked answered ) and put Rom back on. Take care all.
Thar
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I'd like to agree with all the points made here and also refer to the video azrienoch made a while ago referring to noobs. Some posters thinking they have enough posts to ignore basic etiquette. Its actually better to sit on the sidelines and learn rather than post unnecessary things. I feel like it's a good idea to ponder your post to consider if you can find the answer another way, post in a more topic related thread or just render the post useless.
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That Azrienoch video is great. He put a lot of time in making that one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
I understand what u meen op and i wanna help people out too but 90% of the stuff on those forums is flying on the internet and noone cares to search. Just google it. Tthats the first place i look at and 9/10 times the answer is there. Also if u really want to help someone out and you acnt because u got restricted send them a PM and carry on. This way u help the guy out and dont spend 1h arguing with somebody over something offtopick.
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Jwoc12 said:
I fully understand getting aggravated. Again, 30 + years in insurance claims, heard it all. The question is how do we show/express that aggravation. My "job" includes dealing with aggravation/frustration in a professional manner. Dealing with my wife, my kids and now grand kids. I must show restraint. I understand this isn't your job, and in my opinion, even more reason to show restraint and compassion. Who cares if a person hasn't read all the posts (and weeded through all the superfluous stuff as mentioned above (agree by the way). Maybe they missed it, maybe they didn't understand it, maybe they work 12 hours a day and don't have the time to read every post and are simply looking to "friends" to give them a hand. There are a lot more important things to get aggravated about. And Krunk (can I call you Krunk?), I've read a lot of your posts, you can be extremely helpful and your are obviously extremely knowledgeable. Use your powers for good! I'm a good guy, I mean no disrespect. I do understand all the experienced folks getting annoyed with the same questions. I need to practice what I preach and show some grace (patience and understanding) to those on HWY 41 (between Fresno and Yosemite). Again, thanks for listening. Now I have to figure out how to remove the Rom, update WebOS (can't we just get rid of that....I know, I know, asked answered ) and put Rom back on. Take care all.
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Everyone calls me Krunk
I put my FAQ in my signature to help with most questions regarding the Touchpad
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Jwoc12, I re read what you wrote and just want to say thanks for reminding me of when I first got my OG Droid back in the day. I've always been good with tech, I'm even a 2ND level network admin, but boy do I remember feeling over whelmed just rooting Froyo back then, haha.
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I agree with the rants on both sides in this thread.
I understand the need to "weed out the newbs", but 10 posts doesn't make someone think any more than not having 10 posts makes them brainless.
On the on other hand, it will weed out those who just want to show up and quickly troll (you have to be a dedicated troll to get past the restriction).
I've been frustrated many, many times with the fact that I cannot respond to questions that I know I can answer... one I answered via pm, but I don't think the person ever noticed.
One thing I find extremely confusing is how people are getting around these limits.
I've seen more than a few posts in the XRON dev thread by people with only 2 or 3 posts! (yet another just showed up, asking a question that I can answer)
It honestly wouldn't take more than a few minutes to post 10 things on the entire XDA site if you're that concerned.
Posting in the developers threads is for developers or people troubleshooting development issues, you sound like you just want to throw your 2 cents in and have everyone tell you how great you are.
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While I understand your frustration I just can not agree with you on several comments you made. The thread that you are speaking about is extremely long as you stated. You stated yourself that you read every post and go through pages of posts per day. And let me say that I thank you for doing the right thing and reading everything before posting.
I do work 10 hour days and while yes it would be easier for me to rude and just ask a question in the middle of a thread that has already been answered or addressed I dont do it. Why? Its rude and lazy. These extra posts waste everyone's time because everyone that follows the thread has that many more post to read and go through. Its a huge waste of time.
I hate to go on a little mindless rant but I do not like the way of thinking that people have today. Its a me first attitude. They dont read whats already posted or google it(which takes 2 seconds). Instead they cut off the flow of the post or conversation to ask a question that is not relevant or has already been answered.
I myself have yet to ask a question. Why? Am I super smart? NO I am not. But by reading the posts and googling what I had trouble finding I was able to find my answers.
Ok sorry about my rant. Everyone can go back to what they were doing. I just had to get this out as I have seen way too much of this lately.
theniel said:
It honestly wouldn't take more than a few minutes to post 10 things on the entire XDA site if you're that concerned.
Posting in the developers threads is for developers or people troubleshooting development issues, you sound like you just want to throw your 2 cents in and have everyone tell you how great you are.
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It's not obvious which one of us you're responding to, but it is moderately obvious that you're trolling, but I'll bite anyways just in case you're actually serious (and referring to me).
XDA, even in the general section, when you're under 10 posts, limits you to 1 post per 5 minutes (this includes editing your own posts for accuracy, which is how I found out). So much for your "only a few minutes" theory.
You obviously haven't read the XDA dev thread at all (I've read > 95% of the posts in that thread) or you wouldn't be posting such a reply about the purpose of the thread.
The frustrating question I was referring to that I wanted to answer wasn't for glory (are you serious?), it was to stem the 2 day flood of useless answers this poor person received (half were unhelpful, the others were flaming, leaving this poor person extremely frustrated). Not one person gave the reply I ended up sending the person in a PM, but the thread was derailed (for at least the hundredth time) extensively with a very non-development-related topic. My intent was solely to stem this and bring the thread back on topic.
First let me clarify, my comment or "title" ...10 posts was simply to say I could not post what I was about to say in the developement section....nothing to do with the rule. It is what it is...If I could think of 10 important things to say, it would not be difficult to get to 10 posts. What I was trying to say and what is now happening even in this little tread is that is it really necessary to go after folks for voicing an opinion or asking a question etc. Again, using my silly analogy, some "fool" is tailgating my butt down HWY 41 (with a line of cars all doing 65 (55 posted) and finally pulls out and around (scarring the crap out of the guy coming the other way) just to get one car ahead. 5 minutes later were right next to each other at the light (HWY 41 and 145 (google it)). What's the point. How pissed off do I really want to get? Just back off and let them go....folks complain about the continued same question (you say google, then why have the forum?), then we see pages of people pissed off, now people have to read through all that. For what it's worth, I've see a lot less of it recently in the dev forum, and that's a good thing...right? Let people ask their questions, point them in the right direction (or just let it go). Hey Krunk, I have the original droid, that was fun, son has it now, he's playing with MUIU. I remember setting up a "clean room" in my home back in the day to put additional memory in my Amiga 1000. I think I even put the cat in a hazmat suit! My wife still gives me grief over that. It's all about fun!
I would ask that if you have ideas on how to improve this forum please send me a PM. I have been moderator for th TP for just a couple weeks and I am cleaning things more everyday.
I have been a forum member for many years and have noticed, of late, that there seems to be an Inordinate level of slamming, language and non-helping community spirit. While many seem to be ok with this, I find it offensive and not necessary. Yes I could move on to another forum but over all I have learned way to much here to move away yet.
I have asked a few times for the tone to change, in places I've been, however being scoffed at is the general response. I feel bad for new people coming in to get help and god help them if they haven't read everything XDA has printed..... embarrassment is beseeched upon the unsuspecting soul.
It's to bad the developers and long time user don't re-read the XDA Forums rules, many of these points are spoken about within the rules.
I ask all people that have run into problems with these types of response to contact a forum admin or higher up, from this link. Don't be afraid to be heard but please don't waste their time. Please be poignant and link's to display issues.
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and at any time click the link in my sig for the AT&T SGS2 Library
I'm very new here, and can tell you that as a newbie, I was very intimidated by these forums. It took me a couple days, or a week even before I worked up the nerve to post anything.
I've been lurking a long time but just today started posting. Definitely intimidating.
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Winklie said:
I'm very new here, and can tell you that as a newbie, I was very intimidated by these forums. It took me a couple days, or a week even before I worked up the nerve to post anything.
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Dazedstate said:
I've been lurking a long time but just today started posting. Definitely intimidating.
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Please don't hesitate to stop here any time, if you have questions. While I may not be able to answer certain questions my resources can sometimes help. I assume others will also be by to help out.
At one time I did feel the same and that is why I posted this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426122
but after doing a ton of reading and following these threads I realize the amount of time and dedication our devs put in for nothing in return. Sure there are times when they may bite someones head off but the reason they are that way is due to the influx of new people who post stupid garbage like "I want muh cuzin rom". One thing you learn real quick here is that you will think twice before posting something because you don't want to get your head chewed off. Its tough love but it keeps the forums clean.
I have been lurking for a little while, but now i feel i should post (since my post count is too low to post in the developers area) I would like to thank everyone who had a part in the downgrading process as well as the guys at Meanroms.
Welcome. And its about time the lurkers come out. Know we all can be a little intimidating at times but don't worry. Be friendly and courteous and search before asking questions and you'll get along just fine here.
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Welcome! I lurked here off and on for a few years before deciding to register and help others. Enjoy
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OH and download tapatalk and or xda premium for the unlimited Thanks option. Silly as it seems we do like knowing who found anything we said useful or funny but that's me. Just throwin it out there
I am a lurker too, though I've been visiting xda for over 2 years since I dived into the world of Android with a HTC Hero. I've since rooted & installed ROMs on three other of my Android phones and two or three friends too.
I've got to say I am now in the position where I would love to help a little more but the arbitrary "10 post" rule has stopped me. Often the questions I could answer are in the Dev section & I honestly rarely stray outside of those areas. Even when I do I feel embarrassed to post this kind of stuff just to get up to 10 posts - especially when I see at least one "more experienced" member asking a developer how to install their ROM on every page within a thread whose first post contains detailed instructions. In this world of supposed "zero tolerance" there's a heck of a lot of tolerance being shown.
Anyway <takes deep breath>, I'm sure I'll reach the magic figure soon enough without having to add to the "Troll" thread or the NSFW wallpapers (though I may have a peep to see if I can be of assistance... ahem)
This really really is a fantastic resource with literally hundreds of altruistic individuals helping others to get the most out of their phone, long may it continue.... now has anyone got an ETA for a Jelly Bean ROM?
grrratt said:
I am a lurker too, though I've been visiting xda for over 2 years since I dived into the world of Android with a HTC Hero. I've since rooted & installed ROMs on three other of my Android phones and two or three friends too.
I've got to say I am now in the position where I would love to help a little more but the arbitrary "10 post" rule has stopped me. Often the questions I could answer are in the Dev section & I honestly rarely stray outside of those areas. Even when I do I feel embarrassed to post this kind of stuff just to get up to 10 posts - especially when I see at least one "more experienced" member asking a developer how to install their ROM on every page within a thread whose first post contains detailed instructions. In this world of supposed "zero tolerance" there's a heck of a lot of tolerance being shown.
Anyway <takes deep breath>, I'm sure I'll reach the magic figure soon enough without having to add to the "Troll" thread or the NSFW wallpapers (though I may have a peep to see if I can be of assistance... ahem)
This really really is a fantastic resource with literally hundreds of altruistic individuals helping others to get the most out of their phone, long may it continue.... now has anyone got an ETA for a Jelly Bean ROM?
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o_o you cruel person you... And you know what for
Welcome fellow Hero lover! May you feel at home with the other old Hero users and devs that are here. Always feel free to post.
Senninkai said:
I have been lurking for a little while, but now i feel i should post (since my post count is too low to post in the developers area) I would like to thank everyone who had a part in the downgrading process as well as the guys at Meanroms.
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Although you would've gotten ripped apart by posting THIS thread in the dev thread. LOL its only for mods/roms/development
Read things until you understand, not before, you'll be fine, and welcome out from the shadows.