Maybe we shouldn't list our guitars in our signatures

[rnantel]

It messes up the search results when you're doing research about a specific instrument or luthier. Rather than finding threads about the guitar, the search engine returns any thread where the guitar is listed in the AGF members' signatures.

Just a thought.

[rick-slo]

Originally Posted by rnantel

It messes up the search results when you're doing research about a specific instrument or luthier. Rather than finding threads about the guitar, the search engine returns any thread where the guitar is listed in the AGF members' signatures.

Just a thought.

That is not going to happen.
Try limiting your search to thread titles only.

[overhead]

Just out of curiosity, why do people do that anyway? I realize it is not just limited to this forum, gun forums and motorcycle forums I visit have people doing the same thing. I am sure there is a reason I am just missing.

[SuperB23]

I like that people do that because if somebody owns a guitar by a certain company or builder I'm interested in I can PM that person and find out how they like it and what they have compared that instrument too.

[tkuane]

Originally Posted by rnantel

It messes up the search results when you're doing research about a specific instrument or luthier. Rather than finding threads about the guitar, the search engine returns any thread where the guitar is listed in the AGF members' signatures.

Just a thought.
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[Wepeel]

Mods, is there any way to exclude signatures from searches when searching through entire posts?

[ewalling]

Originally Posted by SuperB23

I like that people do that because if somebody owns a guitar by a certain company or builder I'm interested in I can PM that person and find out how they like it and what they have compared that instrument too.

I've avoided it because I've always felt it's a bit ostentatious to display our assets so openly. But you have a point there. It is one way we can see who's bought what and see if any of it is stuff we're interested in.

[choffman41]

I don't know much, but I have noticed a lot of expensive and impressive guitars listed in signatures. Never saw a signature with an Esteban though..

[Dotneck]

Originally Posted by overhead

Just out of curiosity, why do people do that anyway?

It is another way to show off....

[lw216316]

I think a 'limited' search option is the answer.
I like seeing if someone has a guitar of interest to me.
- Larry

[lroyb]

Originally Posted by Dotneck

It is another way to show off....

I don't really have that much to show off. I put mine there cause I like it when I see others that have the same guitars. Kinda like knowing who is in the same boat. Also I have had others ask about guitars on my list (like my Guild) folks that may be interested in that model.

I also like when people put their location on the profile

[IPlay2]

Originally Posted by overhead

Just out of curiosity, why do people do that anyway? I realize it is not just limited to this forum, gun forums and motorcycle forums I visit have people doing the same thing. I am sure there is a reason I am just missing.

Most people who take the time to join a Guitar Forum, love their guitars. It is just of way of showing that love and sharing it with all the other insane people on the site.

I have actually googled a lot of the guitars I have seen in people's signatures to see exactely what it is. I have learned a lot from seeking out a new name or model here and there that I have never heard of.

[guitom]

I've never felt comfortable doing it, but I think those who do should include their address and work schedules!

[cotten]

It's interesting to me to see that some people seem to always assume the worst of others, while others always seem to assume the best. I know which one I prefer!

I'm weird, I know. I like seeing what guitars other members own, but I don't put my own in my signature.

At the bottom of each AGF screen, there is a Google Search Bar. While I don't know how to get the most possible out of it, I find that it's sometimes more helpful than the AGF "Search" tab at the top. I suspect that some have yet to notice it.

cotten

[Michael T]

Originally Posted by lroyb

I don't really have that much to show off. I put mine there cause I like it when I see others that have the same guitars. Kinda like knowing who is in the same boat. Also I have had others ask about guitars on my list (like my Guild) folks that may be interested in that model.

I also like when people put their location on the profile

+1, I agree.