Do you use the R2R Search function before posting a question?

[ZoWhat]

I'm not trolling. Just curious....

Do you use the R2R Search function before posting a question?

 

[AdamNC]

Depends on the question. I’ll do a google search r2r and if the last thing that pops up is from years back I’d like to know the current info.

 

[ScottR]

I believe if every question has been asked and everyone searched and found the answer, not many people would post, therefore rendering R2R a database and not a forum.

 

[BarSnackz]

I usually google it and R2R is almost always the first hit so i read all those related posts and if my question isn't answered, I'll post.

 

[ccombs]

I always search. A lot of times it is easier to start a new discussion about your specific situation and not muddy up old threads that can be referenced. Very rarely do I find a thread 100% applicable to my question haha.

 

[nezw0001]

I've had trouble getting the wording right on my searches. I find it tends to pull up a lot of threads that are not applicable to my question.

 

[EmilyXLC]

Yes— it’s forum etiquette 101.

 

[Peach02]

Usually yes but if it's something very specific no

 

[ScottB]

Generally yes I will google search R2R.

What I have gotten much better at is bookmarking the stuff I tend to repeatedly need like calculators, dosing tables, ID pages, etc. Must have a couple dozen of them now.

 

[happyhourhero]

I usually use the search function and then don’t post the question more often than not.

 

[Reefnman2]

Most times I do but if the search brings up post's over a year old I'll ask as fast as things change in this hobby.

 

[ZoWhat]

Very rarely do I find a thread 100% applicable to my question haha.

That is sooooo true. Great point!

I just roll my eyes when I see post like,
What's the best way to move my tank,
What's the best salt,

I'd say 10% of most posts have PHENOMENAL info that's well written, well covered by dozens of Reefers that can be found in the Search Function