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RE: What has happened? - encaped - 10-12-2012
Looks good to me.
RE: What has happened? - Charles - 10-12-2012
JAMIE:
You can always check out the old board. Just google it. You will see it. There are a lot of guests
that come here and a lot of views and I think sometimes they are afraid to post something. All of you guys out there who buy equipment and chemicals should be able to say something once in awhile. This board is ok. No need to change.
Here is the old board if you want to search older topics:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/228309/
RE: What has happened? - encapman - 10-12-2012
Excellent suggestions Jamie. I really like all your input. I'd like to see what we can do to get some of that worked in.
RE: What has happened? - Jamie - 10-12-2012
(10-12-2012, 07:34 PM)Charles Wrote: JAMIE:
You can always check out the old board. Just google it. You will see it. There are a lot of guests
that come here and a lot of views and I think sometimes they are afraid to post something. All of you guys out there who buy equipment and chemicals should be able to say something once in awhile. This board is ok. No need to change.
Here is the old board if you want to search older topics:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/228309/
EDIT: Sorry Rick posted this before I saw your post, my original post is below.
Thanks Charles
I know I made a very long post but I did mention somewhere amongst all that I do use the old board, it's bookmarked on my browser. But thanks for letting me know, it's appreciated.
I think the question still remains. Why has the board slowed down?
I suppose Rick could decide not to change anything and see if it's just a phase, I personally would totally understand that and respect that decision (not that he needs that from me, cause in the spectrum of everything I'm just one guy, but I do care about it).
At the end of the day the EncapBoard is a marketing tool for Rick whilst at the same time being a fantastic resource for us all. If any other part of his marketing was slowing down, I'm ***** sure he would want to know why? And he would want to do something about it. The benefit for him in this case is that he has the opinions of many to mull over on how to get it working at it's best. Not too many other marketing tools really gives you that. I gave some ideas and would not be offended if none of them were implemented, no problem.
But I'm sure we all know that to do the same thing and expect a different result is a frustrating process to say the least.
Anyhow, worst case scenario I wasted 5 minutes of your time reading my Blurb. I'm certainly not trying to be controversial.
Cheers as always
Jamie
RE: What has happened? - Cairnswun - 10-13-2012
I really don't think it's confined to this forum.
I look at 1 or 2 in the U.K, plus the Aussie one, and about 6 in the 'states.
All of them are under-performing compared to this time last year.
Some have been "upgraded" and one in particular appears to have a LOT LESS participation that it previously did prior to their "upgrade".
Who really knows why people are not responding as much.
Maybe people are not out there making enough bread, which could make them a tad depressed and they don't feel like communicating as much.?
Some may be too busy & simply don't have the time nor inclination to post.
Others may have just decided to give the forums a rest for a while.
Others may not be comfortable with the new look forums, and DO have some trouble navigating them, hence they tend not to post as much anymore.
Many are merely "observers" that don't want to post, some maybe for fear of being ridiculed, others because they don't want their opposition knowing how they do things.
Me, I don't really care, I know I post some stupid stuff and ask dumb questions, and now, I don't really care what my opposition say's or does anymore.
(I have to keep asking, because I keep forgetting the answers).
Personally, I'd love to see much more open communication where we can all help each other.
Yesterday one of my opposition borrowed a piece of equipment so he could clean some carpet on a boat, the gear he had was just too big.
We also recommend each other for work if one of us is too busy, or not going in the direction of the job at the time.
We don't undercut each other and this system has worked well for a couple of decades.
As the song said, "What we need is a great big melting pot".
Shorty.
RE: What has happened? - Pete - 10-13-2012
I didn't post very often but I did like the the old format much better probably because like Shorty I"m in an advanced maturity state.
It seems to me it was easier to follow the old threads as people added their 2 cents. It could be that I just don't like change at least on the computer. I still come in and see if there is anything I can add but it just seems like it's not as easy or quick. Regardless of the format thanks for having this community for us to come to.
PS I meant no offense with the advanced maturity statement
Pete Peterson
RE: What has happened? - Cairnswun - 10-13-2012
(10-13-2012, 09:48 AM)Pete Wrote: I didn't post very often but I did like the the old format much better probably because like Shorty I"m in an advanced maturity state.
PS I meant no offense with the advanced maturity statement
Pete Peterson
None taken you young buck
Although I may b e advanced, Delia say's I've never really matured.
Shortwun.
RE: What has happened? - Jeffrey - 10-14-2012
I'm a newb here in terms of posting, but for what it's worth, I like the new layout better. The old board had and still has tons of great info but this layout is more appealing to me.