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Originally Posted by Revan

My point? My point is that I have no problems with admitting that just two years ago I was PHP illiterate, my HTML/JS knowledge could make even Boofo laugh (and would probably make K-A cry ) and yet I am pro-giving coders/designers perks for contributing to the site.

Hey I totally understand that.

I knew absolutely zip about HTML, CSS, JS or PHP when I first started out. A trip down memory lane just confirms this:
My 3rd post on the site
My first modification

Looking back now, I cringe. But there were people who helped me to learn then, so I help other people where I can.

My PHP is still very limited, but I can create a product to include a custom template.

What I'm trying to say (and not making a very good job of it ), is that if experienced vBulletin users (doesn't have to be coders for some things) help others out when they ask questions or get stuck, then in turn as they learn they will do the same. Some people might head into coding (PHP or HTML), some into skinning, but others will be happy realising that they have learned a little bit and can get by.

The other thing is that it doesn't matter how experienced a user or coder you are, you can still make mistakes or not know the answer to something. I've made one yesterday which I hadn't even realised. The problem was easily solved, but it puzzled me why the person should be getting an error. In fact someone else pointed out why, which I appreciated.

The whole idea of a community is to help each other, and sometimes things are not quick fixes, or someone can hash together a quick fix for something while a better permanent fix is sorted out. Some of the most common questions that come up are things that are set by vB Options and most vB Admins should be able to answer them questions. Admittedly, you might have to look something up, but everyone has to check things from time to time anyway, even the Jelsoft staff at vB.com get things wrongs sometimes so don't worry, if everyone just does their best then everyone will be able to help someone even if it is in the smallest way possible.


(eeek it took me that long to get my wording and sentiment right - plus being disturbed by the phone - that the world and his wife has already posted!)