Discussion:Who on this forum ... blank profile
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| + | There should be some "Verifyable" segment in profile page. Since Intuit has created this forum, they can link Custoemr Number (ProSeries and Lacerte) to verify poster is in fact a tax professional. | ||
| + | Others who are not Intuit customers, can be linked to EFIN (I am not sure just suggesting) data base. Other pros can now make other suggestion on verification tool. | ||
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| 20 July 2008 | |
| Who on this forum would like to see some kind of notation in the creator's list that indicates the creator did not fill out their profile and/or their level of expertise?taxea | |
| 20 July 2008 | |
| TaxEA, the problem is more complex than just that: many DIY'ers google their topic, click a link, and are directed to an old thread here. They then just sign in and append their question to the thread without ever knowing that a profile is requested OR more importantly, that this forum is for professionals. They skip the whole front page of the website, and because they are not asking a new question, never get (strongly) asked to create a profile.
The better solution would be to not allow any post without a profile. Even our long-term quality anonymous posters could write "20 years experience" and be done. I think one profile does say "many years experience" now that I think of it. But then they are not asking questions, they are answering them. | |
Grammarpolice (talk|edits) said: | 20 July 2008 |
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| 21 July 2008 | |
| Kevin 5, as usual you're right....I wish they would require a profile...I'm sure that would deter many of the most basic questions...I know one can write a computer program to do anything, just thought if they wrote it to automatically note anyone without a profile it might help...especially during the busy season.taxea | |
Proptaxguy (talk|edits) said: | 21 July 2008 |
| Being one who has not created a profile I don't see the importance of having one filled out. Most of the people using this sight have some level of expertise, and the students and DIY folks stand out pretty quickly. Though some of the users such as myself would not be technically considered a professional for this forum, we can add some insight and I find it very educational and thought provoking at times. Whether I have a profile filled out should have no bearing on whether I can ask a question or not. The question itself should deem whether or not you choose to spend your time reading or responding to it. Just an opinion from the other side. | |
PHIL MOODY (talk|edits) said: | 21 July 2008 |
| I do not think profiles help.
I think the answers given by the poster tell me all I want to know about them. Some I have learned to just skip over. I do not care if they are EA, CPA, CMS, or CGOT. As far posters asking questions, I can always choose not to read them. | |
| 21 July 2008 | |
| Phil, I will have to admit that the quality of the answer does not always follow the credentials of the answerer. Many times people with no designations (but very relevant experience) correct the answers of those who do have more credentials. I remember one H&R Block guy who had a better answer in one thread than the EAs and CPAs who had answered faster. | |
Death&Taxes (talk|edits) said: | 21 July 2008 |
| And when we get too high and mighty, we should return to Kevin and others' finest hour, Discussion: Help needed - living with girl friend and her kids Qualifying Child, a question posted by a DIY that led eventually to IRS Notice 2008-5 | |
| 21 July 2008 | |
| I'm still working on getting a loophole named after me, DT. But thanks for the kudos. | |
Inagpurwala (talk|edits) said: | 24 July 2008 |
| Completing the profile is not a problem, verifying that poster is in fact a "Tax Professional" is problem.
There should be some "Verifyable" segment in profile page. Since Intuit has created this forum, they can link Custoemr Number (ProSeries and Lacerte) to verify poster is in fact a tax professional. Others who are not Intuit customers, can be linked to EFIN (I am not sure just suggesting) data base. Other pros can now make other suggestion on verification tool. Ishaq | |
