I find it funny. I have been hanging around here since 1998 (different username then...
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I believe that the reason most of you found this place is because this was a place where questions got answers. The reason many of you stay is because you felt you could ask questions and get real life answers.
Yes, you can probably find just about every scenario in some past thread (although, I believe you can only search back until 2002? Or was it 2000?), so, if somebody is feeling shy, they can just do a search.
But really, the reason why this place THRIVES is BECAUSE people ask questions, and people get answers.
So, you are suggesting that all questions stop? I mean, if "every reasonable situation has been covered before," then there can be no new questions right? This place would ground to a halt.
Also, people tend to retain what they learn by sharing what they learn with others. I guess what you are saying is that people shouldn't have their OWN chance to share what they learn?
Yeah, it can get a bit tedious answering the same ol' "which mic under $x is the best for y". If you are sick of it, take a break. Seriously, just take a break and go actually RECORD something.
I have at one point or another covered everything somewhat pertinent to recording at one point or another. At times, I don't feel the urge to repeat myself on some topics. On others, I don't mind. Something about a new audience.
There are PLENTY of other discussions going on at this BBS. Go get involved in some of them. You might be surprised what you can learn. And hopefully, when you ask something really elementary, like "What is dither?", or "Should I record at 88.2KHz so that the sample rate conversion to 44.1KHz is better because every other sample just has to be dropped?", or "When I use a compressor, the output of the track is lower. It is too low in the mix now. What should I do?", hopefully, some jackazz doesn't come along saying "Do a search".