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The Biggest Tool in the Newbie Arsenal

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by JamesWyatt, Aug 26, 2008.

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  1. JamesWyatt

    JamesWyatt Señior Member

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    Is the search function.

    The screenshot below was created because I actually read a thread today where the newbie poster claimed they asked a common newbie question, "Because they didn't know how to use the search yet." :fear:

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    Try to understand how often regulars here see the same exact questions asked over and over, day after day, month after month, year after year.

    Remember, the people who have been on here a long time are your friends. They are the ones who will be able to help you when you have a real issue. Do not irritate these people by being lazy.

    The two biggies sure to earn you the ire of the regulars: tire and mileage questions.

    All of us at one point or another have asked redundant questions, so don't feel bad if you accidentally post about something you missed in a search. Just don't be guilty of not at least trying to search first.

    Happy PriusChatting! :D
     

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  2. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    well said. i tend to be a little less diplomatic so i prefer to just keep my mouth (er, typing fingers) shut instead.

    and your thread title "the biggest tool..." had me thinking you were calling someone out! :lol:
     
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  3. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    Nice, made it a sticky
     
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Just to add, the words have to be longer than 3 letters. Searching for "mpg" or "MFD" will give you "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms." so keep that in mind.
     
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  5. jps000

    jps000 No Exit

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    What time is it? I don't feel like looking at the bottom right of my window's pc monitor to look. Also, what is a Prius anyway?
     
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I thought I was the biggest tool in Prius Chat?
     
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  7. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    LOL! Maybe we need a Poll!?:p
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    And for those of you that prefer a bit more powerful search tool, use Google directed at the PriusChat site. For example, if you want to search priuschat.com for the word headlamps, start Google in another tab and type this into the search field: headlamps site:priuschat.com

    Hit enter and that's all there is too it.

    Tom
     
    #9 qbee42, Aug 26, 2008
  10. Jack66

    Jack66 Kinda Jovial Member

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    We only need polls when there is doubt about the correct answer. No doubt about this one... :D
     
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  11. Ichabod

    Ichabod Artist In Residence

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    Thanks Tom, I guess my explanation of it wasn't as good without the ":p". Ha ha! If you want to defeat that particular smiley, here's the secret: use an uppercase P, like this: :p

    :p
     
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    Is there a site where I can input the VIN and find out what Package is on a Prius? Thanks. [email protected]
     
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  13. JamesWyatt

    JamesWyatt Señior Member

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    Obtained by using the PriusChat search function for "VIN decoder". If you select to view the results "by post" instead of "by thread" it's easier to see which results are relevant to your question.

    Welcome to Toyota Fleet | Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.

    I didn't test the decoder to see if it works.
     
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  14. a priori

    a priori Canonus Curiosus

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    Good thread. Valuable as a "Sticky." I would agree that the Google search engine does a nice job and is very likely going to bring you right to PriusChat.
     
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  15. Ichabod

    Ichabod Artist In Residence

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    Yes it is very likely. In fact there's a 100% chance that google will show you only Priuschat search results if you include the following in your search terms:

    site:priuschat.com

    I know it's sort of an arcane feature of google, but the more you use it (not just on Priuschat) the more you love it!
     
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    thank you!
     
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    I am ready to post after reading all these hints.
     
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    Thanks for this useful tip, Tom
     
    #18 KD4MNI, Sep 14, 2009
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    hi guys new hear...don't worry the "Search" function and me are going to make a happy couple :)
     
    #19 johnphillips, May 27, 2010
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    welcome !
     
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