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LPF is, for the most part, a DIY (do-it-yourself) forum. A place to learn, experiment, play and build things. It is not a classified ads forum, like CraigsList nor an eCommerce site, like Amazon (or eBay,for that matter).
For those who have the time, and take the time to read, learn and grow, they may find a greater level of support and feedback. If you're just here to salvage a free pointer, you may be met with some resistance to hold your hand and guide you through the process.
Helping others at LPF is an investment. An investment in time, the hobby, my own learning and in friendships. I have only been a member a short while, but I can see some of the trends others have observed and discussed. There are some that join the forum seeking a quick fix and then they vanish. Some of them are unwilling to search the forums, read and make an effort to learn. They want to be spoon fed like a child. Call me selfish, but I feel less motivated to help those likely to vanish and more motivated to help those making an effort to learn, grow and be a member of this community.
You can try and solicit services from members to do things for you, but until you have posted 20+ posts, you cannot start any solicitation threads in the B/S/T forums.
I hope this doesn't seem harsh. You seem like a good guy. I'm just putting it out there for you, and other new members that may read this. It's you're choice.
For those who have the time, and take the time to read, learn and grow, they may find a greater level of support and feedback. If you're just here to salvage a free pointer, you may be met with some resistance to hold your hand and guide you through the process.
Helping others at LPF is an investment. An investment in time, the hobby, my own learning and in friendships. I have only been a member a short while, but I can see some of the trends others have observed and discussed. There are some that join the forum seeking a quick fix and then they vanish. Some of them are unwilling to search the forums, read and make an effort to learn. They want to be spoon fed like a child. Call me selfish, but I feel less motivated to help those likely to vanish and more motivated to help those making an effort to learn, grow and be a member of this community.
You can try and solicit services from members to do things for you, but until you have posted 20+ posts, you cannot start any solicitation threads in the B/S/T forums.
I hope this doesn't seem harsh. You seem like a good guy. I'm just putting it out there for you, and other new members that may read this. It's you're choice.