Which Recommendations Do You Listen To?

[eliaslikesfish]

I just thought this would be an interesting topic of conversation.. When I read most of the threads involving a question/advice there are of course multiple different answers to the question, as there are with many questions on this hobby.

My question is, how do you decide what advice to follow? (assuming the different answers will all fix the problem at hand)

I know this answer will vary greatly depending on the question, but are there any particular factors you always take into consideration when deciding?

Curved glass display at Aquarium Poema Del Mar that I thought was pretty awesome.

 

[shakacuz]

if the answer has depth, i'm more inclined to follow that. granted, some answers can be given in a short reply, a detailed response is more "dummy-proof" or has the capacity to be depending the poster.

 

[Reefer Matt]

I just thought this would be an interesting topic of conversation.. When I read most of the threads involving a question/advice there are of course multiple different answers to the question, as there are with many questions on this hobby.

My question is, how do you decide what advice to follow? (assuming the different answers will all fix the problem at hand)

I research the advice given and see if others have success with it. But there are a few experts here where that may not be necessary if the advice is within their purview.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I take everyone's opinions and points of view into consideration. Something that works for one person might not work for the other person.

 

[eliaslikesfish]

I take everyone's opinions and points of view into consideration. Something that works for one person might not work for the other person.

exactly, but are there any factors in particular you always consider when trying out one method over the other? (assuming both will work fine)

 

[tedfisher496]

i seek out old school reefers for information, knowledge and wisdom.

 

[exnisstech]

I've been on here long enough I recognize many of the people that reply and have already determined that I trust those folks. If it's not someone I'm familiar with I look for details in the answer and may even look at tank threads or other post from that person to see if it's someone I'm confident in. Too many people just repeat what they've heard or read online which many times is just something that's been repeated so many times it's become internet fact.

 

[UMALUM]

Stay clear of those who answer questions with questions. Although sometimes unavoidable it usually leads nowhere. It's usually the ones who try the least that know the most. Look at @Randy Holmes-Farley, short and sweet. No need to keep a thread alive to listen to people argue.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

exactly, but are there any factors in particular you always consider when trying out one method over the other? (assuming both will work fine)

There are a couple of people on here who's opinions I trust due to their experience and their specialties in certain areas

 

[kevgib67]

I typically except the ones from people who have cute or funny avatars !

 

[Troylee]

I go off how many badges they have.

 

[eliaslikesfish]

guilty.

 

[eliaslikesfish]

I go off how many badges they have.

guilty.

 

[Reefer Matt]

I go off how many badges they have.

I have badges turned off. So no one has any to me. Lol!

 

[Troylee]

I have badges turned off. So no one has any to me. Lol!

Hahahahaha!

 

[Reefer Matt]

Hahahahaha!

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

Randy Holmes Farley has the answers.

 

[kevgib67]

I go off how many badges they have.

Now that is a lot better idea, obviously you didn’t go to public school like I did. Your parents obviously cared about the quality of your education!

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

I go off how many badges they have.

yep!

 

[Troylee]

Now that is a lot better idea, obviously you didn’t go to public school like I did. Your parents obviously cared about the quality of your education!

lol! I did! In the worst education system there is in the states! Can’t you tell by all my periods???….. hahahahaha… that’s why I decided I better learn some skills if I ever wanted a career and that’s what I did!