the orchid board is dead

[flexdc]

Originally Posted by estación seca

Most people don't want an explanation. They want a one-sentence answer that will tell them how to grow any orchid perfectly anywhere in the world, with no effort. Facebook is great for this kind of seeker.

I whole heartedly agree with you. How many times have I heard "I water it once a week and it never flowers for me"


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[Dollythehun]

Originally Posted by flexdc

I whole heartedly agree with you. How many times have I heard "I water it once a week and it never flowers for me"


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Okay, I am slightly insulted by that remark. I enjoy learning from you all but, there are times when I need a simple(ish) answer and you get so detailed with PPM, Lumens and Kelvins that I glaze over. I then PM one of you to explain it to me. I am not stupid nor lazy. I might be able to overwhelm you in my field of expertise but, that is not what the OB is about.

I come here because it is a peaceful diversion from my life. I learn a lot and enjoy getting glimpses of your personalities. Please don't paint all novices with the same brush...and when do you cease to be a novice anyway, there is always more to learn.

As to the function of the OB: I considered becoming a FS but, where does the money go? I understand storage is cheap, is speed expensive? Along with orchid facts, the slowness teaches me patience...

[jkofferdahl]

Originally Posted by Dollythehun

Okay, I am slightly insulted by that remark. I enjoy learning from you all but, there are times when I need a simple(ish) answer and you get so detailed with PPM, Lumens and Kelvins that I glaze over. I then PM one of you to explain it to me. I am not stupid nor lazy. I might be able to overwhelm you in my field of expertise but, that is not what the OB is about.

I come here because it is a peaceful diversion from my life. I learn a lot and enjoy getting glimpses of your personalities. Please don't paint all novices with the same brush...and when do you cease to be a novice anyway, there is always more to learn.

As to the function of the OB: I considered becoming a FS but, where does the money go? I understand storage is cheap, is speed expensive? Along with orchid facts, the slowness teaches me patience...

I've made the same argument in other threads - that oftentimes the level of responses given are way too high for the knowledge/experience of the asker. Sadly, when one makes comments about this one is then shot down by other posters who feel it is unimportant if their answer works for the asker, and only important that they appear knowledgeable and intelligent (and I think that this is often subconscious). Often, though, such answers simply make the responder appear officious. And I agree wholeheartedly that such responses are as likely to drive a newbie away as they are to encourage them. If my doctor launches into an explanation about the Krebs Cycle and molecular energy when I ask him about my diet I'm going to tune him out.

Sometimes, seeking a one-sentence answer is simply going to be what people are doing. Does this mean that we should disrespect the asker? No, such a sentence should be written to the asker's level if it's going to be of use, and otherwise the answer is utterly worthless. A newbie is easily inundated by too much information, or by information for which he needs a translator, and in most cases there is a much simpler, easy to understand answer that can be given. Does a student who just bought their first orchid really need to hear of PPM when that same person's orchid will survive just fine if they just dilute to 1/4 label strength and be done with it? I doubt the newbie is raising the plant for contest. And sometimes, a person just needs to be told, "Your orchid is going to die. Sorry."

And regarding being an FS, I am one and have written to administration to voice my concerns. If I receive no response, I will cease being a Supporter though not a Board user.