Do we really help users by answering questions that are answered in the Guidelines/FAQ/Term pages?

In many cases such posts are not a request for information. It is simply an easy way to create something to submit and attract interactivity.

You have a big point. Noted

I am too lazy to answer these or to give them a link, or a like.

I've skipped several discussions asking how to go about mylot coz I'm wicked just like that.

that's why i'm now quoting (copy/pasting) directly from the community guidelines and faq, hoping that other members (both old and new) also coming across those discussions will also read them because the way they understand or remember the rules might not be the same as how mylot defines them.

The people you try to help rarely listen to your answers anyway

I'll keep that in mind for the future. Thanks!

It depends of my mood. I post a link to the help section most of the time, with or without giving a detailed answer to their question.

I agree with you. Giving them a link is exactly what Mylot Admin want us to do.

I post this link all the time when I welcome a newbie, many times I see Maluse that posted before I had the time to do. Sometimes you or Owlwings are the first to post. I wonder how many "old users" never took the time to go through the Help section. According to what I read, many.

What was said about it creating more interactivity is relevant, but mainly your efforts to add information as to the basic myLot guidelines does offer others more encouragement to actually go to the FAQs page and read the guidlines because like me, I will read them but forget some of them over time and it is always helpful for newbies to get directed by more experienced people here at myLot, to keep them in line so they don't go astray and that will actually get more people, who want to interact and do it by the rules, to feel more self confident.

I think some just find it really difficult to submit a first post of any kind.

Man! its the icebreaker...... For those who are shy.

Totally agree on that my friend

I don't really like to give the link as there are usually members that have responded to the posts that need it and have already provided it.

I think that is an awesome response. We all have the responsibility to read the terms, whether we do or not is up to each individual. Referring people to read the terms I think is a great response. Thanks for the discussion.

Some people read the FAQs, etc. but may not understand everything that is outlined there. And since there is no separate forums section on the site, asking others (in a discussion) is the next option.

I think this is fine, to a degree. But, some people(me included) could read those pages every single day, and still need to be reminded at times. It's a friendship roll, we probably already know the answer, but hearing those words from a trusted friend, helps us receive security and confirmation. Many members here on My Lot doubt their own abilities. So we reach out to someone whom we consider to be strong and well grounded on this site. That's a compliment, in disguise!

I have read the guidelines often but because of memory problems I forget what I read. So if I do something wrong, it isn't because I did not read the guidelines but because I easily forget what I read. Besides, I think sometimes it is easier for people to remember when there is a friendly discussion about the guidelines. I also think it does help people, not only in remembering but in getting to know other mylotters also.

May be useful for someone