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Post by dirtdiva on Feb 12, 2021 11:25:49 GMT -6
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Post by billmasen on Feb 12, 2021 15:13:19 GMT -6
Yup I used that site, its quite good.
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Post by sonic on Feb 21, 2021 7:56:14 GMT -6
Me too. However, I have noticed a few of things that have put me off for now. Firstly, the owner uses the comments and information posted by forum members to then make blog posts. Second, it's a very new forum and from what I've seen, I believe there are quite a number of 'ringers'; paid posters to make the forum look busy and as a result, there are a lot of posts about topics, not much interaction. Third, and I think because of the above ^^ it less about developing a community and more about providing info. Finally, it's heavily moderated, not that that is a bad thing, having seen how some forums have degenerated into name calling, mental vitriolic cesspools. The information on it is, however pretty good.
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Post by billmasen on Feb 28, 2021 13:15:57 GMT -6
Me too. However, I have noticed a few of things that have put me off for now. Firstly, the owner uses the comments and information posted by forum members to then make blog posts. Second, it's a very new forum and from what I've seen, I believe there are quite a number of 'ringers'; paid posters to make the forum look busy and as a result, there are a lot of posts about topics, not much interaction. Third, and I think because of the above ^^ it less about developing a community and more about providing info. Finally, it's heavily moderated, not that that is a bad thing, having seen how some forums have degenerated into name calling, mental vitriolic cesspools. The information on it is, however pretty good. Yup I've been on there for a short while, and I've picked up on the same issues as you, ringers, advertorials etc but I find it very quiet not much traffic and the pages take an eternity to load, I'll stay a little longer but its not really my thing. Others like it though in all fairness, I do think its got great potential and the posters I've interacted with are clearly motivated and intelligent.
You write " having seen how some forums have degenerated into name calling, mental vitriolic cesspools."" You absolutely nailed it, more than a couple of my favourite prepper watering holes have become anything EXCEPT prepping forums, just politics, bitching, crazy conspiracies and paranoia. I have started to ween myself of most forums now as intelligent debate on prepping is almost non existant now.
I think the best forums on any subject are moderator led, IE the moderators are an active part of the debates and write articles themselves to stimulate discussion.
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Post by sonic on Mar 1, 2021 3:08:55 GMT -6
I think it has potential too, Bill and there is a wealth of information there, I'm just struggling to get past the lack of community and bon homie, but that seems to be deliberate. Yep page loading is painful! Maybe it will come, I will keep dipping a toe in every now and then. (I am Linnet over there BTW) I too am struggling to find somewhere where people can just have a sensible discussion and swap info/intel/good buys. It seems egos can't be left at the door anymore. Even UKP (I remember someone calling it UK knitting patterns!) the bastion of play nice has been torn asunder.
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Post by billmasen on Mar 1, 2021 10:08:36 GMT -6
I think it has potential too, Bill and there is a wealth of information there, I'm just struggling to get past the lack of community and bon homie, but that seems to be deliberate. Yep page loading is painful! Maybe it will come, I will keep dipping a toe in every now and then. (I am Linnet over there BTW) I too am struggling to find somewhere where people can just have a sensible discussion and swap info/intel/good buys. It seems egos can't be left at the door anymore. Even UKP (I remember someone calling it UK knitting patterns!) the bastion of play nice has been torn asunder. UKP is one I never got to grips with, its either agree with the ruling clique or get banned. There was another some years ago where I never even got to post because the owner / moderator said " we dont like American style survivalism"" ?? and denied me access. I do prefer the international forums overall. Still love that name BTW
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