Is A Forum Site Better than Search Engines?

Discussion in 'Google' started by iloveRP.com, Jul 25, 2008.

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    I feel that a truly supportive online community such as Digital Point is more useful and necessary in online activities than search engines.

    In forums, we get definite and specific answers to our questions.
    In forums, we receive quick and exact solution to problems.
    In forums, we are able to expand a particular thought/idea.

    Search engine has its own usefulness, but nothing beats forum sites when there are supportive people behind these sites.

    Do you believe that forum sites are more useful than search engines?
     
    iloveRP.com, Jul 25, 2008 IP
  2. Contrarian

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    Depends you definition of "useful"
     
    Contrarian, Jul 25, 2008 IP
  3. Homer

    Homer Spirit Walker

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    Once you get to know people on a forum you can develop trust. Search engine result pages can only be trusted to a certain degree.

    Search Engine- You are talking to a machine
    Forum- You are talking to people

    What is more useful to you?

    Exactly :)

    Cheers

    H
     
    Homer, Jul 25, 2008 IP
  4. ashgan

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    yes ,and you can get solution to more complex or inexpressible problems by talking to the friendly community.Its not the same with the search engines where we type something complex and the results are totally vague.So forums Rule!!
     
    ashgan, Jul 25, 2008 IP
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    I have found Google a very effective tool. When I really need to know I ask the librarian. Really were a live they of a staff of 12 that answers phone and email questions usually with 24 hours.

    I use forums mostly to learn about great resources that are available. I'm currently testing a ranking program recommended here.
     
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  6. lipsigprice

    lipsigprice Banned

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    both r best.
     
    lipsigprice, Jul 26, 2008 IP
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    Both are good. usinf search engine you can find anything and forum sites are used to get exact answer of questions.
     
    pauljustice, Jul 26, 2008 IP