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@ThatGuy posted:

Your right, but why write a book when a simple 2 sentence answer conveys all that is needed.

Well, yes, but doesn't that really just beg the question? Brevity is not *always* best -- sometimes a short reply just leaves out relevant, even crucial, information. One size (even small!) does not necessarily fit all . . .

LOL!

This thread is a PERFECT example of the problem.

@ThatGuy posted:

I have to disagree, one thing I learned commanding a warship in the Navy was “ keep it simple *****8*), details do not guarantee success but can lead to a train wreck. It is always best to “read” what they are asking, the type of question will give you the level the person is at……..than tailor the answer to his level. Not making you feel like the expert.

Go Simple or Go Home!

Did you read the title of this thread?

@John H posted:

Did you read the title of this thread?

You obviously did not, I started the thread….lol

@Steve Tyler posted:

Well, yes, but doesn't that really just beg the question? Brevity is not *always* best -- sometimes a short reply just leaves out relevant, even crucial, information. One size (even small!) does not necessarily fit all . . .

It’s very simple, but a few people want to hold on to their Pomposity, simple questions deserve simple direct answers. When a question is asked “ what gauge wire should I use” we don’t need to ask about layout size amount of amps or alike.  The simple answer is “ 14 gauge is best and 16 is good as well.” Simple direct and it covers any potential size.

@ThatGuy posted:

You obviously did not, I started the thread….lol

I meant that it makes no sense grammatically.

I dunno.

I usually learn something after reading the How and Why questions and answers

@John H posted:

I meant that it makes no sense grammatically.

I’ll back that up John,,…..this whole thread makes no sense…..😉

Pat

@ThatGuy posted:

It’s very simple, but a few people want to hold on to their Pomposity, simple questions deserve simple direct answers. When a question is asked “ what gauge wire should I use” we don’t need to ask about layout size amount of amps or alike.  The simple answer is “ 14 gauge is best and 16 is good as well.” Simple direct and it covers any potential size.

If you think all questions have one simple, direct answer, you either have little experience in the real world, or have limited your world to only those things that have simple answers, IM(NS)HO.

FWIW, "bombastic" and "pompous" come in both elegant and prolix forms, IMHO. Simple enough for you? YMMV, of course . . .

I'm good with simple answers and with more detailed responses. I think it's great when people respond with an answer. I can sift through each and take what I need from those generous enough to participate in a thread. The more the merrier.

You can edit out the last sentence; it's extraneous.

The IRONY is too much, long winded answers about long winded answers.  You guys are killing me, and Mark Twain was correct, some times a short letter requires more time to write because it requires more thought to consolidate a long letter into a short one.  This is a forum, talking is what we do.  I always prefer a more detailed answer, but some do not.  If you want short answers, read the short posts and if you want to decipher more detailed and informative answers read those posts, simple (not really) LOL.

@Steve Tyler posted:

If you think all questions have one simple, direct answer, you either have little experience in the real world, or have limited your world to only those things that have simple answers, IM(NS)HO.

FWIW, "bombastic" and "pompous" come in both elegant and prolix forms, IMHO. Simple enough for you? YMMV, of course

@Steve Tyler posted:

If you think all questions have one simple, direct answer, you either have little experience in the real world, or have limited your world to only those things that have simple answers, IM(NS)HO.

FWIW, "bombastic" and "pompous" come in both elegant and prolix forms, IMHO. Simple enough for you? YMMV, of course . .

@Keith k posted:

The IRONY is too much, long winded answers about long winded answers.  You guys are killing me, and Mark Twain was correct, some times a short letter requires more time to write because it requires more thought to consolidate a long letter into a short one.  This is a forum, talking is what we do.  I always prefer a more detailed answer, but some do not.  If you want short answers, read the short posts and if you want to decipher more detailed and informative answers read those posts, simple (not really) LOL.

@John H posted:

I meant that it makes no sense grammaticallOf Course it doesn’t it’s not supposed to you proved the point.

This thread is hilarious.

Jon

@ThatGuy wouldn’t it be more interesting to post up something you’ve built, or something you’ve created and enjoy, instead of all this absolute nonsense?……let’s see that “ test fixture” that hopefully exists, or a locomotive you’ve repaired, or modified……the object of this forum is to enjoy the hobby and share the wealth of knowledge, ……if you don’t like all the answers given on a specific thread, John said it best, don’t read them,…..or perhaps, go start your own forum,….but geeeezzzzzz, try enjoying the hobby for a change …..

Pat

@harmonyards posted:

@ThatGuy wouldn’t it be more interesting to post up something you’ve built, or something you’ve created and enjoy, instead of all this absolute nonsense?……let’s see that “ test fixture” that hopefully exists, or a locomotive you’ve repaired, or modified……the object of this forum is to enjoy the hobby and share the wealth of knowledge, ……if you don’t like all the answers given on a specific thread, John said it best, don’t read them,…..or perhaps, go start your own forum,….but geeeezzzzzz, try enjoying the hobby for a change …..

Pat

Thank you for your response

A older mentor of mine (deceased now) .. said

If you ask someone their opinion  ... be  prepared for their answer.

some ask, some read, some do..

14 Gauge is THE answer, therefore I learned something today.  Anytime I visit this forum is a good time, but I'll side with the KISS principle.