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Tootsall · 01-31-2004, 09:16 PM

So far we've concentrated on what to do with the Chat feature. However TM also asked about what we LIKE about the site.

1) The adult nature of the folks posting here. It's a refreshing change from what I found on TPO and a couple of other forums I used to use (and have now even deleted from my "favorites" list).

2) I like the individual forums for horn brands. It helps keep each make in it's own "box" and there is less of the "oh yeah? well my B** is so much better than your L** that I could leave you sucking wind".

3) I particularly enjoy the "inside scoop" that some of our local pros bring to the forums. While I acknowledge and respect that there are times and topics that they feel they cannot talk about (professional courtesy), there are doubtless other things that can be discussed and explained that will help guide "up and comers" and "serious amateurs" (or at least provide some great "trivia" for the cocktail party!)

4) I like the chat. Whether it's the chat here or elsewhere, it's nice to be able to get some "real time" discussion going. Whether we are pros, amateurs, dealers, makers...we have one thing in common....LIFE. We have families, car problems, dreams, travel, experiences, education, wives/husbands/girl/boyfriends, relationship problems and relationship joys. We get the flue, catch colds, go shopping. We get fired, hired, retired. Our parents pass away, we have accidents, we get the blues. We live in different countries...but when you cut through the "stuff" you find that underneath we're all the same. That's unifying and good. It's hard to fight with someone when you're friends with them.

5) I like the way things are moderated (maybe "lightly" moderated is a better description). Perhaps a day will come when we wish that there was more than just TM doing the "administration" but so far things have been cool. It would be nice to think that we can continue to run without "cops"...but we know that sooner or later someone will come in from outside to see what they can stir up. At that time there will be a need for a gang tackle and ejection from the game. Maybe we can all agree to refuse to argue with interlopers... if you shun them they will eventually leave on their own.

"Idealistic"? Yeah...probably. But one has to keep hoping (with a good eye on your "six").

01-31-2004, 09:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	So far we've concentrated on what to do with the Chat feature. However TM also asked about what we LIKE about the site. 1) The adult nature of the folks posting here. It's a refreshing change from what I found on TPO and a couple of other forums I used to use (and have now even deleted from my "favorites" list). 2) I like the individual forums for horn brands. It helps keep each make in it's own "box" and there is less of the "oh yeah? well my B is so much better than your L that I could leave you sucking wind". 3) I particularly enjoy the "inside scoop" that some of our local pros bring to the forums. While I acknowledge and respect that there are times and topics that they feel they cannot talk about (professional courtesy), there are doubtless other things that can be discussed and explained that will help guide "up and comers" and "serious amateurs" (or at least provide some great "trivia" for the cocktail party!) 4) I like the chat. Whether it's the chat here or elsewhere, it's nice to be able to get some "real time" discussion going. Whether we are pros, amateurs, dealers, makers...we have one thing in common....LIFE. We have families, car problems, dreams, travel, experiences, education, wives/husbands/girl/boyfriends, relationship problems and relationship joys. We get the flue, catch colds, go shopping. We get fired, hired, retired. Our parents pass away, we have accidents, we get the blues. We live in different countries...but when you cut through the "stuff" you find that underneath we're all the same. That's unifying and good. It's hard to fight with someone when you're friends with them. 5) I like the way things are moderated (maybe "lightly" moderated is a better description). Perhaps a day will come when we wish that there was more than just TM doing the "administration" but so far things have been cool. It would be nice to think that we can continue to run without "cops"...but we know that sooner or later someone will come in from outside to see what they can stir up. At that time there will be a need for a gang tackle and ejection from the game. Maybe we can all agree to refuse to argue with interlopers... if you shun them they will eventually leave on their own. "Idealistic"? Yeah...probably. But one has to keep hoping (with a good eye on your "six").