Installers, Why Help Noobs and DIY’ers?

I have to agree with many others on this one, helping others learn always pays off in the end.  I have frequented this site for years and have learned tons from it, learning from everyone on this site has helped me get jobs and break into the business as well.  I think that to hold your own knowledge to yourself and share nothing with those eager to learn is somewhat of an ignorant approach to increasing your own paycheck.  I do not mean to insult you by saying this, but from personal experience I have learned the exact opposite.  I know when I first got into this hobby I was completely opposed to the primary custom shop in my town (high seeming prices and salespeople that appeared c**ky).  Upon getting to know a few salesmen and installers there and getting help from them I have become a very good customer, and on numerous occasions have recommended others to them.  Information on this forum is available to anybody interested and willing to learn, as you learn things I consider it almost a responsibility to continue and help new people learn the basics.

boulderguy wrote: I answer just to show people that I'm right.  I'm always right.

NO, I AM ALWAYS RIGHT DAMN IT.Certified Security Specialist

Always check info with a digital multimeter.

I promise to be good.

Tell Darwin I sent you.

I've been sick lately, sorry I won't be on much.

It pays to be right!Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.

forbidden wrote: It pays to be right!

Except when you are wrong and just think you are right. This is something taht has happened to all of us at least once!

furflier wrote: Except when you are wrong and just think you are right. This is something taht has happened to all of us at least once!

Not me.  Mmmm, nope.

Never. But you are wrong.Certified Security Specialist

Always check info with a digital multimeter.

I promise to be good.

Tell Darwin I sent you.

I've been sick lately, sorry I won't be on much.

This post was turning out to have lots of potential and one to be a sticky until the last couple of post. So dissapointed. Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it.

Help em with everything sept...."how to bypass my clutch"

And especially help them when the stuff they bought from Five Finger Discount Jim's Trailer Park Audio Emporium (and flea market)(with blue flashing led's + chrome flames)dies a horrible death and they turn to you for guidance.Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.