Hey i need some pictures of the types of metal. - Page 2

Coming on this site is a little bit like going into another country - it makes sense to try to suss out the various customs and traditions before accidentally offending people.

That being said, I'm not sure why people react so negatively to someone asking them for expert advice "without a proper introduction" - I had some random stranger tell me today not to just take the cord off a fan I was trash-picking but to be sure that I got the copper from the motor as well. I didn't have to tell him anything about myself. I already knew that about the motor, of course (thanks to the forum btw!) . He was there to try to get the same fan but I got there first. However, out of a spirit of generosity and respect for our shared metal quest, he gave me trade information-gratis.

I feel that being asked about what we do is a compliment, an acknowledgement that we have acquired knowledge that has value. I don't see it as disrespectful even when it is done in a clumsy and clueless manner. If we weren't willing to engage in the sharing of information, we wouldn't be here. So why put people through so much #$@&*? Some of the comments directed to newbies are really mean spirited and, imo, disrespectful in themselves.

Originally Posted by Scrapette

Coming on this site is a little bit like going into another country - it makes sense to try to suss out the various customs and traditions before accidentally offending people.

That being said, I'm not sure why people react so negatively to someone asking them for expert advice "without a proper introduction" - I had some random stranger tell me today not to just take the cord off a fan I was trash-picking but to be sure that I got the copper from the motor as well. I didn't have to tell him anything about myself. I already knew that about the motor, of course (thanks to the forum btw!) . He was there to try to get the same fan but I got there first. However, out of a spirit of generosity and respect for our shared metal quest, he gave me trade information-gratis.

I feel that being asked about what we do is a compliment, an acknowledgement that we have acquired knowledge that has value. I don't see it as disrespectful even when it is done in a clumsy and clueless manner. If we weren't willing to engage in the sharing of information, we wouldn't be here. So why put people through so much #$@&*? Some of the comments directed to newbies are really mean spirited and, imo, disrespectful in themselves.

My friend! I love and respect you for who you are but! Asking simple questions that has been answered over and over is just simple!

Simple people will never make the grade, that is a fact of life not just a mere observation but fact!

If one comes a pond a hunk of metal Is it our obligation to explain what to do with it? No We are here to share! Not to be used nor are we here to be questioned!

Perhaps off subject but most commerical web sites I frequent have a section, FAQ. Perhaps we could develope such a section here and place it at the top. Fill it with sticky threads. Just my little thought without fanning any flames, I hope. Mike.

Well said Mike.

My comments are only made from feeling being used for what I know!

[QUOTE=Dumpster-Dee;44272]Meeting people at the dumpster is one thing Scrappette, but what if a total stranger came to your door and said, "hey, I heard you were a scrapper. Can you show me how to tell the different metals cause I want to be a scrapper." Wouldn't you feel more inclined to help if he or she said something like: "Hello ma'm, my name is so-n-so and so-in-so told me you were a scrapper. I'm real interested in learning about scrapping. Do you think maybe at your convenience you could show me how to start. I can get you some references if you need them and I'll even help you while I learn."[/QUOT

Maybe I didn't make myself clear. I think that people should introduce themselves here because that is the polite thing to do and the etiquette standard of this forum. My issue is that I don't understand the outrage when they don't. I seriously doubt there is any intentional rudeness involved, just some social ineptitude. And, as I said, no disrespect intended, I believe.

Do I want people showing up at my private residence? Not particularly. But I might try to help them even if they didn't present themselves in the best way. That's mostly because so many others both off and on this forum have helped me. And also because I know that good manners don't always indicate a good person and likewise with bad manners.

Originally Posted by sars101

im real new to this. if you have any up close pictures of metal or a location where i can find them :confused:

if you taken apart a fan motor if you can take pictures of the materials your keeping to scrap with the name that will be very help full.
cause i taken apart 5 fan motors but i only keeped the copper and trashed the rest.
im lost in lets say all the different types of metal worth keeping.

im going to have to talk with people buying the scrap but they probley dont have pictures or would they be able to give them to me? like how do they train people to buy the metals

but i would like to see some pictures with some names please.
oh sorry about the spelling...

As far as fans go I made two videos:



and



As far as different types of metal. I'm still learning myself.

Here is a video I took to the junk yard and video taped the guy sorting through different metals. though he does goes fast.



Hope this helps and welcome to the forum and to the family!

Without stepping on toes here I think for now on I will just offer a warm welcome and keep what I think I know to myself!

This way they can ask away and just get a nice "Welcome"

Since many of the members are not happy about being asked the same questions ad nauseum, perhaps the moderators would consider having some kind of required introductory course or tutorial for people seeking forum membership.

The course would contain basic information on metals and on scrapping, on how to find information on the site and on expectations of members to do their own research. At the end there would be a test. Pass the test and get free provisional membership. Violate too many of the forum expectations and get your membership suspended. After a period of time - maybe six months- you get full membership. People who want to participate in the give and take of the forum would have a way to do that.

Thoughts?

Kate that would be great but that will not solve the issues.

People just expect more then they deserve. I feel there will be no changing that!

Originally Posted by injunjoe

Kate that would be great but that will not solve the issues.

People just expect more then they deserve. I feel there will be no changing that!

Thank you for your comment, Joe.

Well, if you have to meet basic requirements to get on the site (and stay on the site) it would weed out some who do not want to be part of the give and take, don't you think? You can't change some people, but you can reduce their ability to undermine the quality of the forum without making it overly restrictive to participate.