MauriceMynah Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I have noticed recently the increasing number of questions being asked starting with terms similar to, "I'm sure that this is a daft question but..." May I possibly be allowed to give some examples of some very sensible questions that the askers worried might be thought "silly". They were about ropes (very important) whether fish caught on the broads may be eaten, also very important, especially if you are the fish, and charging things from the boat battery. There are of course many many others. Somehow this forum needs to get across to the newer members that no question about boats or boating is silly and I find myself wondering how many questions are not being asked for the risk of being thought as such. Boating as such is not a high risk pastime but every question that is asked and answered lowers that risk level still further (unless they listen to my answers!) So my (not) silly question How can the forum best put that across? 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 ......How can the forum best put that across? It already does MM. I don't think I've ever seen anything other than polite and friendly replies to self-alleged "daft" questions on here from "newbies". Everyone realises that we all acquired our own knowledge gradually.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyPatricia Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 MM I asked one of these questions and the forum members replied with good informative answers. I didn't think my question was silly from my point of view but to someone who has been in or around the boating world for years it may have seemed that way. The point I want to make for any new members that may read this is that I have learned very quickly that the forum members here are a really welcoming and helpful group of guys and gals. Can I just say here a now a HUGE thank you to all who have commented and helped Deb and myself out with answers since we left the 'other lot' and joined NBN. I promise I will never start a question with 'this may be a silly question, but' ever again. Although I will expect to be told that I'm a silly sod or an idiot should my words or actions warrant such a response Steve 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Ageed Strowager, but John is right, novices need to ask questions that they suspect have obvious answers to experienced boaters, and this may put them off asking. The point is that most boaters love sharing boating knowledge, it's one of the lovely things about the activity. So fire away and forget the apologies. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
650xs Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 bring all the sily question and ask away i say ............................................. if yer want to hear my little experince and dont want people like me to ans it on here yuo can phone me emial me etc and i,m always willing to ans in my best sacrki ways and to the point ...... my views are based on my own meaderings across the boating world i live and work in............................ silly or not thar are several real poeple on her ew ho own work and use the broads as a living and our not arm chair advisers so ask away i say ...................................... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I have always said the only daft question is the one you dont ask. Grendel 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 We all have had to learn at some time, be it boating on the Norfolk Broads or other waterways, at work or at play. There is no such thing as a silly question, at times there can be silly or comical answers to any question.Please always ask away with those questions if encourages debate and the sharing of knowledge.RegardsAlan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Over the years of which there are many, I have probably in my eyes asked a daft question or three. Aye and will do again know doubt. As others have said, ask away, its how you learn IMHO. Iain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhesford Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 the only way to learn is to ask, everybody starts from the beginning. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Here we go. A silly question. Why can't we have a silly question Topic. Where we can all post our silly questions. Or is this a silly proposal. Silly Old Wussername P.S. I have got loads of silly questions. I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Well I suppose this thread will do for that, permit me to start. The other day I saw a frog queuing at a drive through Macdonalds. My question is... Am I correct in saying that this normal behaviour for a frog as they like their food on the fly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Well MM I do hope the frog didny croak on the fly Perhaps he lept up to put his order in at the call box! Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowjo Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I don't know! I go to the boat to do a bit of work and when I get back, I start reading about silly questions and Maurice goes right off topic, and I always thought he was Captain Sensible, you lot are trying to do me out of a job!! a silly question to me is when you trotting along with all your fishing gear and some bright spark says! are you going fishing then? No you twonk! i'm going to a Cricket match, I have had many examples of silly questions like that, but when someone is asking advice there's no such thing as a silly question, Frank,, PS I don't know how much longer I can keep this being sensible up, it's only been a few hours and I'm really struggling,,, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Oh dearie me Frank, as a certain ex tennis player often said and I quote..."You cannot be serious!" I blame this new floating soon to be "Gin" palace you purchased, that has you going senile, sorry, sensible. After a few more days putting your new craft to right, I am sure you will be your "old self" again Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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