[greenamp]

Have any of you noticed that almost every doom&gloom MacBook post here has been either from a newly registered nickname or one from like 2003 with only 20 or so posts?

Something seems fishy.

[icruise]

Well, I don't know if it's necessary to be quite that paranoid.

[uicandrew]

i think the more "veteran" posters have already expressed their opinion or read their opinion in some of the mega-threads or "official macbook" threads, so they don't feel the need to waste energy bringing it up again and again.

the newbies and the infrequent posters tend NOT to search, wasting people's time. i mean, i don't know how many "is this ram ok?" or "macbook vs. macbook pro" or "should i wait" threads i've read.

sure, i could help out by posting the same information already posted elsewhere, but why encourage laziness and further push original information/insights deeper in the forums.

[jere_69]

I would imagine that with any new product, you'll find a large number of new posters to that particular forum. If you are frequent poster, you probably already own at least one Mac and might not be in the market for the latest release from Apple. Therefore, the majority of the posts will come from newbies like myself.

Not to mention, the Macbook has attracted a number of switchers who aren't knowledgeable about Macs and may ask some questions that some of you feel are "elementary".

[snoopy199]

I think people who are new owners of Macbooks and are having issues are looking to have the resolved. So why your being paranoid, I think its people looking for help here at macnn.

[ghporter]

I've noticed this, and I think it's because more seasoned members are taking a more mature approach because they have some experience. The new members are not as experienced and don't know how much oddness to expect with a new product. It's not any different from when the Mini came out.

[Jerommeke]

I don't go in line with your trend. My Macbook got troubles ánd I'm not new.

[Tarcat]

It is really hard to figure out the relibility of a laptop from a support forum. People with laptops that work rarely post and those with problems are very likely to make a post. So you end up with a very skewed sample. These forums have made me paranoid before buying my last three Macs and my 20' Cinema display. And i've had no real problems with any of them, at least until year four.

[Project]

On the contrary I'm new and my MacBook works perfectly.

[photoeditor]

I've noticed on the Apple forum that the percentage of posts devoted to problem reports seems to be gradually dropping. So hopefully the manufacturing process at Apple's contractor is gradually improving.

Makes sense because just about all the problems seem to me to result from cock-ups in assembly and/or software rather than from design flaws.

[msuper69]

I'm an old hand and my BlackBook works great.

That should cover all the possibilities.

[mellymel_va]

First time poster. My MacBook works flawlessly. No heat issues (currenty typing on my bare skin on my lap (temp 60C), no noise. Couldn't be happier.

[Simon]

Originally Posted by msuper69

I'm an old hand and my BlackBook works great.

Ditto here.

[TerryJ]

I feel it is important to welcome posts from anyone who has a question. Regardless of whether they are new or highly experienced, they can always bring a fresh perspective to the table on any subject or make you think of a solution to a problem in a different way. Not to mention, the new switchers who are just beginning to experience the Mac ownership culture. None of us own or control the forums so if it's too much trouble for you to answer someone's question, even though it may seem trivial to you, then by that rationale it is too much trouble for you to post something negative such as 'STF' or anything that will make them feel less important. Remember, we all ask(ed) 'dumb' questions at some point. I work with users ranging from brand new Mac owners on up to highly experienced veterans and we all have issues and concerns, we're just at different rungs on the ladder so I say we welcome all who have a question... no matter how small or large and complicated. This will only strengthen the forums and the Mac community as a whole.
Be nice.

[Project]

Terry that's a nice way to look at it...

Also Mods maybe some FAQ threads are in order. I imagine most switchers such as myself would benefit from an FAQ sticky of some sort covering MacBook issues, upgrades, etc.

I have lurked for a little while so most things I have figured out on my own... I have owned a MacBook for less than 24 hours and I can do most of the things necessary. Hell I'm VNCing to my desktop already.

[greenamp]

Well, I wasn't trying to discriminate against people new to the forums. It just sometimes seems that there are a few trolls in the midst.