Question about response time in PF threads

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Response time on Physics Forums varies based on the quality of the thread title and the clarity of the initial question. Users are encouraged to demonstrate their understanding by sharing their work and relevant resources. While fast responses can be appealing, the emphasis is on providing thoughtful and meaningful answers rather than quick, generic replies. Engaging with the community and crafting well-structured questions can enhance the likelihood of receiving prompt assistance. Overall, the focus is on fostering quality interactions over mere speed.
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Summary: How fast is the response time?

Just a quick question? How fast is response time here?
 
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Rather fast.
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Just a quick question? How fast is response time here?
That depends to a large extent on the quality of the thread title (I edited your title, BTW) and how well the question in the thread start is phrased. It also helps in technical threads to show as much of your work as you can, as well as links to the reading you've been doing to try to answer your own question.

Enjoy PF. :smile:
 
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How fast is response time here?
Welcome to PF.

In addition to what has been said above, I believe response time is not a good factor to judge a site. I can decrease the response time by creating a bot that will reply to all threads with a standard response like "Thanks for opening a thread in PF." Instead, it is always better if people take the time to write a good response.

Enjoy your time here!
 
The better your thread title, the better the response time.
 
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Just a quick question? How fast is response time here?
"...must noottt feed the 'drive-by' troll..."
 
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Alternative metrics is "how quick are bans when someone misbehaves".
 
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Summary: How fast is the response time?

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So do you have a question or do we have to bite our nails for a while longer ?

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So do you have a question or do we have to bite our nails for a while longer ?

Fortran:
GO TO 7
 
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Summary: How fast is the response time?

Just a quick question? How fast is response time here?
@ForumMember -- It's ironic that you just failed the New Member Response Time Initiation Test. You've been back today to PF and seen this thread, but didn't bother to respond. Hmm...

Please check your PMs...

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