Some people...

[moat]

I very much agree with the OP's sentiments. All too often, some people post authoritatively with "advice" that - upon scrutiny - turns out to be completely, utterly wrong... sometimes even dangerous. As if they enjoy seeing their thoughts/opinions out here, in public, or something. Or are just looking to entertain themselves by stirring some pot (trolling).

Such posts completely undermine the integrity and value of the information that forums like this can be so useful in providing.

My advice - if you aren't 100% sure about the info or advice you are about to post, then... DON'T POST IT (i.e. STFU)! You're screwin' it up for everybody, if you do. Please.

[bandito2]

Originally Posted by moat

I very much agree with the OP's sentiments. All too often, some people post authoritatively with "advice" that - upon scrutiny - turns out to be completely, utterly wrong... sometimes even dangerous. As if they enjoy seeing their thoughts/opinions out here, in public, or something. Or are just looking to entertain themselves by stirring some pot (trolling).

Such posts completely undermine the integrity and value of the information that forums like this can be so useful in providing.

My advice - if you aren't 100% sure about the info or advice you are about to post, then... DON'T POST IT (i.e. STFU)! You're screwin' it up for everybody, if you do. Please.

OOPS!! I might be a little guilty of some of that right out of the box.
(see tire tread life thread)

BUT!, I do know that of which I speak.

Kind of an odd way to test the water temperature so to speak, but hey, that's just me.