A Late Hello

NotSoGeeky · 12-04-2008, 02:46 PM

I never said hello when I first joined because I was too busy hoping to get an answer to a question.

So, why am I saying hello now? I have no idea.

I suppose that a good reason for creating this topic is to thank everyone who had ever been involved in setting up, moderating, and/or answering questions on this site. You have given up so much of your time to help others, and is helpful in a way that rivals a general Google search for answers.

A Google search brings up so many sites including those by posers and jerks that make fun of people who just need an answer. Some other sites that I have visited had have had helpers with only basic knowledge, so anything above "How do I get to the Command Prompt window?" go unanswered. And then there was even one site that offers both hardware and software aid, however neither you nor other were allowed to actually speak the names of any of them for recommendation! (ie: "What software would you recommend for this job" questions have be closed because no one is allowed to give any software names!)

So I guess it is worth mentioning that this seems like the perfect place for asking computer questions of all types, and I am glad that I found it!

JohnthePilot · 12-04-2008, 03:08 PM

A belated welcome aboard.

Did you get an answer to your original question?

NotSoGeeky · 12-04-2008, 03:42 PM

(My God, my previous post is riddled with grammatical errors! I should proofread once in a while!

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnthePilot

A belated welcome aboard.

Did you get an answer to your original question?

Yes, I did. I not only received a fast and helpful answer to my general question, but the member (a mentor) went that extra mile to give me a specific recommendation.

Tumbleweed36 · 12-04-2008, 03:44 PM

Hello and a warm welcome to the best Tech Support site on the net.

**Glaswegian** · 12-04-2008, 04:31 PM

Hi and welcome to the TSF family - glad you could join us.

**Cathy95820** · 12-04-2008, 06:52 PM

Hi NotSoGeeky!

Welcome to TSF! I totally concur regarding the other tech support sites provided by a google search. When I first landed here, I was at my wits end with my particular problem. I had never been helped by ANYONE at the other sites where I sought help. I had begun to think it was a conspiracy!!

In the middle of my "cure" my phone was disconnected (I have dial-up internet. Can you believe the phone company likes to get paid for providing service?

). When I made it back I was afraid the Security Team member would be fed up by my disappearance, however to my surprise, he was very understanding.

I LOVE this place and hope you have many pleasant experiences here too!

Your new TSF friend,

Cathy

**carsey** · 12-04-2008, 07:38 PM

Welcome to TSF!

**kodi** · 12-05-2008, 01:20 AM

Welcome to Tech Support Forum, hope you enjoy it here

dai · 12-05-2008, 08:18 AM

hi and welcome to the forum

NotSoGeeky · 12-05-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cathy95820

In the middle of my "cure" my phone was disconnected (I have dial-up internet. Can you believe the phone company likes to get paid for providing service?

).

If it's any consolation, you are not alone Cathy. Another dial-up user here. My ISP loves me because I rarely ever have to call in asking for help. I see it the other way around. I am thankful for them because I have so few problems that I only have to call once a year at most.

I usually do not have problems with my computer either, but since am here, I decided I might as well get some questions out of the way and see if they can be answered.

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

sjb007 · 12-06-2008, 08:24 AM

Howdy there

Welcome to TSF

Mcninjaguy · 12-09-2008, 03:16 AM

I don't think I've made an introduction thread yet either lol maybe I should makeone

WELCOME to TSF!

**simpswr** · 12-10-2008, 09:24 AM

and welcome to the Forum

NotSoGeeky · 12-11-2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mcninjaguy

I don't think I've made an introduction thread yet either lol maybe I should makeone

A bunch of the regulars including myself did that on another forum last year. It started with one person doing it as a joke, then it was followed by several more of us.

Soon, everyone who normally welcomed all of the new members were themselves being welcomed by each other and other members who normally never welcomes anyone. That was a lot of fun.

Thanks again, everyone!

12-04-2008, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
NotSoGeeky Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 31 OS: Windows XP Home v2002, SP1 My System	A Late Hello I never said hello when I first joined because I was too busy hoping to get an answer to a question. So, why am I saying hello now? I have no idea. I suppose that a good reason for creating this topic is to thank everyone who had ever been involved in setting up, moderating, and/or answering questions on this site. You have given up so much of your time to help others, and is helpful in a way that rivals a general Google search for answers. A Google search brings up so many sites including those by posers and jerks that make fun of people who just need an answer. Some other sites that I have visited had have had helpers with only basic knowledge, so anything above "How do I get to the Command Prompt window?" go unanswered. And then there was even one site that offers both hardware and software aid, however neither you nor other were allowed to actually speak the names of any of them for recommendation! (ie: "What software would you recommend for this job" questions have be closed because no one is allowed to give any software names!) So I guess it is worth mentioning that this seems like the perfect place for asking computer questions of all types, and I am glad that I found it! __________________ Model: Dell Dimension 4400

12-04-2008, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
JohnthePilot Manager, TSF Articles Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cheltenham, near Wales. Posts: 30,911 OS: XP Home SP3, PCLinux, Vista Home Premium SP1 My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: A Late Hello A belated welcome aboard. Did you get an answer to your original question? __________________ Submit New Articles Here If you feel that TSF has helped you please make a donationand help to keep the forum free Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon Folding@Home - Team 85015

12-04-2008, 03:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,638 OS: XP Professional	Re: A Late Hello Hello and a warm welcome to the best Tech Support site on the net. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

12-04-2008, 04:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Glaswegian Moderator/ Rangemaster TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team; Oor Wullie; TSF Surgeon and Resident Comic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 25,400 OS: Win XP Pro SP3 / Win 7 Pro My System Blog Entries: 10	Re: A Late Hello Hi and welcome to the TSF family - glad you could join us. __________________ Iain - Defender of the Haggis and all things Scottish. I don't help by PM - post in the Forums. PC Safety & Security::PC running a bit slow?::Donate::Photographers Corner

12-04-2008, 06:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cathy95820 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,368 OS: Windows XP Svs.Pk 3	Re: A Late Hello Hi NotSoGeeky! Welcome to TSF! I totally concur regarding the other tech support sites provided by a google search. When I first landed here, I was at my wits end with my particular problem. I had never been helped by ANYONE at the other sites where I sought help. I had begun to think it was a conspiracy!! In the middle of my "cure" my phone was disconnected (I have dial-up internet. Can you believe the phone company likes to get paid for providing service? ). When I made it back I was afraid the Security Team member would be fed up by my disappearance, however to my surprise, he was very understanding. I LOVE this place and hope you have many pleasant experiences here too! Your new TSF friend, Cathy Last edited by Cathy95820; 12-04-2008 at 06:54 PM. Reason: remove eye...I mean I

12-04-2008, 07:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
carsey Moderator, TSF Articles Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hunwick, Co. Durham England Posts: 10,678 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	Re: A Late Hello Welcome to TSF! __________________ Submit New Articles Here

12-05-2008, 01:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
kodi Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 7,396 OS: Windows 7-Ultimate 64 Bit My System	Re: A Late Hello Welcome to Tech Support Forum, hope you enjoy it here __________________ Brian

12-05-2008, 08:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,539 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: A Late Hello hi and welcome to the forum __________________

12-06-2008, 08:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
sjb007 Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lincoln UK Posts: 2,259 OS: Windows 7 Premium x64 My System	Re: A Late Hello Howdy there Welcome to TSF __________________ If we have helped you then please consider donating Proud Member of ASAP & UNITE Since 2007

12-09-2008, 03:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: A Late Hello I don't think I've made an introduction thread yet either lol maybe I should makeone WELCOME to TSF!

12-10-2008, 09:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,203 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: A Late Hello and welcome to the Forum __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?