What is with the OFs on this forum and their Inferiority complex? :/

[insane kangaroo]

Just reading various threads in different categories, and noticed a jealous OF making a fuss over my want and ability to build my own repeater.

Okay... well I've felt the jealousy as well when I was 17ish and remembered a specific 12 year old in college, which is just fine with me now. However, I won't tolerate jealousy of others, no matter how "wise" you are. I worked hard to where I am now, and even help others, its what I expect in return.

Don't allow the jealousy monster to garble you up, you'll just be seen in ill view in return.

I may ask for help, I do expect semi-serious answers, and at least I do ask for help instead of being an ignoramus trying to get together a repeater without trying to allow others to give their view in what makes a repeater.

So, what I'm trying to say to the OF with issues, be friendly and helpful.

[KF6NFW]

I have run into the same on this site a few times, I recall a few yrs back asking for help on sound-card packet, and was given every reason why I shouldnt or their opinions on the matter, but never once got a serious reply of help. I have also noticed that this site seems very clickish, and that if you arent part of the circle of Know it alls, then you realy dont belong in amateur radio.
To those offended by these comments should probably go back and read some of the replies to true requests of help, so much belittleing happens here, no wonder our hobby is dying, how do you expect to attract new comers when you put many of us down for not knowing the answers you do?
I expect this comment and thread will be moved or deleted before the masses see it, and thats ok, I am so glad censorship exists, cause I could only imagine what many of you would do with your time otherwise.

Yes I have learned a couple things here, but rarely do I ever get a straight answer.
Kangroo, keep tryin and ask questions, I know not all of them are knuckle heads, just some of them!

[K8JD]

I may be an OF but can't say I have any inferiority complex, in fact, I am quite superior to both my friends.
Otherwise why would they follow me around.
Well...maybe it's because I know how to open thier cat food cans.
K8JD, OF & cat lover

[insane kangaroo]

Well, what you do say is a bit disconcerting, and I do see how unfriendliness to new comers might chase them away.

Nobody could chase me away in any community, you're all doomed by insanity.

Seriously though, I think new amateur operators are rather to come in contact with their new hobby/community awareness volunteer/career enthusiasm from someone in person who has the equipment in hand instead of coming across amateur radio operation while online.

Personally, I knew about radio operation and the seriousness of it when I was 14. I recently learned the broad set of activities which I wasn't aware before entailing the operation of amateur radio. My eyes were opened to the various activities which are not only for fun but also serve a useful purpose.

Amateur radio isn't a hobby for me, its about the information learned while operating radios, of which might be used for my career as a software engineer/IT specialist/(or if you just want to say engineer). While I do see the benefit of focusing in one field, I've experienced both focusing on one subject and many subjects at one time. I can say to me, I prefer to focus on many topics of interest at once, since I'm more productive in my ways of working and creation.

anyway, thanks. ^_^

I have run into the same on this site a few times, I recall a few yrs back asking for help on sound-card packet, and was given every reason why I shouldnt or their opinions on the matter, but never once got a serious reply of help. I have also noticed that this site seems very clickish, and that if you arent part of the circle of Know it alls, then you realy dont belong in amateur radio.
To those offended by these comments should probably go back and read some of the replies to true requests of help, so much belittleing happens here, no wonder our hobby is dying, how do you expect to attract new comers when you put many of us down for not knowing the answers you do?
I expect this comment and thread will be moved or deleted before the masses see it, and thats ok, I am so glad censorship exists, cause I could only imagine what many of you would do with your time otherwise.

Yes I have learned a couple things here, but rarely do I ever get a straight answer.
Kangroo, keep tryin and ask questions, I know not all of them are knuckle heads, just some of them!

[K8JD]

I may be an OF but can't say I have any inferiority complex, in fact, I am quite superior to both my friends.
Otherwise why would they follow me around.
Well...maybe it's because I know how to open thier cat food cans.
K8JD, OF & cat lover

XYL says I give good advice and open the cat food.

[insane kangaroo]

My apologies, the way I wrote the title and text made it sound like I was saying ALL OFs had an inferiority complex.

I meant to target the OFs like XXXX who are acting like theres a bug up their nose.

btw... dogs rule, cats drool. ) Says my wonderfully cute and OB malamute at home.

I may be an OF but can't say I have any inferiority complex, in fact, I am quite superior to both my friends.
Otherwise why would they follow me around.
Well...maybe it's because I know how to open thier cat food cans.
K8JD, OF & cat lover

[AB8RO]

Well, what you do say is a bit disconcerting, and I do see how unfriendliness to new comers might chase them away.

Nobody could chase me away in any community, you're all doomed by insanity.

Just so you know, that's not quite how it works around here.

[KB4QAA]

We do have a small group here on the boards who can't remember what it was like to be a newcomber to ham radio and look down their noses at those who ask beginners questions.

There was a little surprise, even for me, to see two people post about setting up repeaters while being newly or unlicensed within a few days. The issue of active but unused repeaters has been well hashed, but which you couldn't know about.

Anyway, welcome to ham radio. Hams are about the friendliest people you can meet, so don't let a few curmudgeons get you down.

73, Bill

[G0GQK]

Well, you certainly have a way with words, and your natural charm will persuade even the most saintly among the QRZ fraternity that they have an attitude problem. I have to admit that I am an old fart with an excess of bad habits, BO, smelly feet and bad breath but I am kind to animals, and I never go the ham fests and break wind in the beer tent.

G0GQK

[W6TMI]

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Anyway, welcome to ham radio. Hams are about the friendliest people you can meet, so don't let a few curmudgeons get you down.

73, Bill

As long as you meet them, on the air or in person they are..

I have seen people lambasted and whatnot for not entirely unreasonable "noob" questions, or told to go back to CB.
Not sure why someone can't:

1) Answer a simple question.
2) Shut up if you dont have a helpful response.

PS - I don't include the answers of "You shouldn't do that" in the not helpful category, even though sometimes the askers don't feel like that is helpful.

Example:

Can I modify my radio to put out more power.


A'well That's just me I guess..