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Better forum descriptions?
I was just looking around and noticed a post in Ed Caffrey's forum about using acid on wood handle materials.
I have also seen quite a bit of moving of topics by different moderators to try to get the topics into the correct forums. Maybe we should look at the descriptions of the forums and maybe tweak them a little to assist people in finding the correct forum for their topic. People not interested in forging may never look at Ed's forum but they would miss this discussion on handle materials due to it's location. Anyone have any ideas? |
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Bob, maybe a simple (or different) subtitle, still keeping the same forum name would work. For example, Ed's could be:
Ed Caffrey's Workshop -with the focus on forging |
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I like this idea. I've been on these forums for the better part of eight months, and I still scratch my head sometimes about where to post something. I can imagine what it's like for a newbie. (Heck, I can remember what it's like for a newbie!)
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I like this idea, only problem I see is thread drift. very often what starts as one thing ends up at another. But as a start it certainly couldn't hurt. I think maybe we should ponder some new sub-titles. I do think the original names of the forums should stay.
__________________ Jerry Oksman ~ Cogito Cogito Ergo Cogito Sum ~ |
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If you see any that you want changed, let me know.
Alex __________________ Alex Whetsell [======]~~~~~~~> Atlantavirtual.com Atlanta NOC |
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The suggestions below are just that, suggestions.
Basically, I tried to remove redundant topics. If you look at the top two forums you will see that they both have discussion on collecting. I tried to eliminate that redundancy. I also added the names of the moderators to each forum title. This is not required but I think if we do it on some (Like Tool Time) then we should do it everywhere, or nowhere. I went a little over my $0.02 but you can feel free to let me know it. Custom Knife Collecting with Jerry Oksman Knife collecting from beginner to professional. Discuss latest designs, get reviews, opinions and more. All your collecting questions can be asked here. Custom Knife Forum with Les Robertson The place to discuss knife trends, up and coming and bang for the buck knifemakers. Discuss the latest materials and why they should or should not be used. The Display Case with Bob Sigmon and Don Cowles Post pictures of your latest work. Let the CKD see it first?right here. Get feedback on your work from other knifemakers. General Knife Related Discussions with Jens Anso and Johnathon Loose Discuss all aspects of handmade and custom knifemaking. This is the place to discuss items that don?t seem to fit into any other forum. Custom Knife Web Site Announcement and Updates with the CKDAdmin Have a new web site to announce? Any updates to your site lately? Tell us all about them here and give us a link to check it out. The Supply Center with the CKDAdmin Where do I get the latest handle materials? Who sells the things I need? Supplies are the specialty of this forum. Tell us where you buy it or if you sell it. Ed Caffrey?s Workshop Ed Caffrey?The Montana Bladesmith. Discussion on forging and forging steels, heat treating and other forging and metal questions. The S.R. ?Steve? Johnson Forum Discuss specialized knife making tips, technique and training for ?ultra presision? design work enthusiasts. Tool Time with Gene Osborn and Bob Warner This is the BEST forum on the web??????.oops, did I really type that? Let?s talk shop! Equipment, how to use it?. how to build it?.how to modify it. Learn everything you need about tools and how to perform various tasks with the tools you already have. The Folding Knife Forum with Jason Howell and Neil Charity Learn the ins & outs of folders. Learn to design them and how to make them. Learn how to do those things that only need to be done on folders. Fit & Finish with Don Cowles Fit and Finish = the difference in ?Good art? and ?Fine art.? Discuss the fine art fit and finish. Fine Embellishment with Jim Small and Tim Adlam Discuss hand engraving, scrimshaw, filework and carving. This is the place to come to learn how to make a great knife spectacular. The Sheath Making Forum with Jens Anso and Don Cowles Discuss how to make and decorate all types of sheaths. Learn to work leather, kydex, concealex, presentation boxes and much, much more. High Performance Blades with Jerry Hossom Can your knives perform better than they are? Learn the tricks to making your steel perform at it?s best. The Newbies Arean with Don Cowles, Ray Rogers and Terry Hearn New to knifemaking? Here is all the help you need. Just ask your questions and help is on the way. The Kit Knife Forum with Coop747 and Darrel Ralph New to the art of knifemaking? Learn to make knives like a professional, using advanced hands-on training with designer knife kits. Young Knife Enthusiasts Forum with ???????????? Knifemaking and discussion for the younger Generation. Young people are doing some very good work and they are talking and learning about it here. CKD Fusion Projects ? Collaboration/Pass-Around Knife Forum with ?????????????? Joint Ventures? Come here to discuss or organize a joint venture with another knifemaker. Historical Inspiration with Johnathon Loose and Roger Gregory Discuss historical knife design and how it has influenced everything we do today. Discuss museum pieces or other historical facts about knifemaking. Maker Sales with ??????????????? Are you a knifemaker? If so, sell your knives here. This is a place to display your knives and tell others about them. Dealer Sales with ??????????????? Are you a dealer? Do you have knives for sale that other made? Here is the place to display them and tell others about them. CKD Classifieds: Buy/Sell/Trade Good deals on knifemaking and related items by other CKD members. Sell tools, materials, etc??. Custom Knife Photography Discussion with Terrill Hoffman Share and improve your photographic techniques on knife photography. Web and print imaging discussions are welcome here. CKD Photo of the Week Contest (Image Display Board) with Bob Sigmon and Terrill Hoffman Enter your picture into the ?Photo of the Week? contest. This is where you place your images to be seen and voted on. No discussions or comments here, just photographs of great knives. Mississippi Knifemakers Association with Bladezealot and ShadowE Members of the Mississippi Knifemakers Association are knifemakers, beginners and purveyors coming together for the benefit of the Industry. Texas Knifemakers and Collectors Association with Gene Osborn The TKCA is dedicated to promoting Custom knives and the people that make them. The North Carolina Custom Knifemakers Guild Forum with Andrew McLurkin and Barry Jones Raising the general awareness of custom knives and the people that make them. European Knifemaking Forum with Jens Anso and Roger Gregory An unofficial European ?Consulate? connecting European knifemakers, collectors and suppliers with their counterparts worldwide. SBC Forum with Ivan Campos, Ricardo Lala and Rodrigo Sfreddo Everything about Brizialian custom knives and knifemakers ? this is the official forum for the ?Sociedade Brasileira de Cutelleiros.? ?O forum official da sociedade Brasileira de Cuteleiros ? tudo somber o mundo da Cutelaria Atresanal no Brasil!? CKD Communitywith Bob Sigmon, Coop747 and Osprey Guy The CKD is all about excellence and sharing info. Our ?other? lives are also filled with stories, events and opinions. This forum provides an opportunity to discuss outside interests, personal experience, things that make us happy and things that don?t. The Link Exchange with ?????????????? Trade links with other knifemakers and knife sites around the world. The computer Center with ShadowE and Terry Primos Technical help and discussion arena for computer related issues. Need help or have a suggestion? Buying a new piece of hardware or software ? having trouble with the CKD site? ? Post it here! The Outpost with Dana Acker This forum is dedicated to all who share a love for, and a desire to make good knives and have fun doing it. The Outpost represents a diverse group of smiths and knifemakers who bring numerous methods to the craft of knifemaking. The outpost Trading Post with Dana Acker Should this be merged with the CKD Classifieds????????????????? Last post was November The Outpost Gallery with Dana Acker The most recent post was nine months ago, is anyone interested in keeping this forum? Should the post be moved to another location? The Outpost Archives with Dana Acker Most recent post was six months ago, maybe time to archive some more from the Outpost to the Archive???????? The Business of Knifemaking with the CKDAdmin Dedicated to all aspects of running, managing and legal operational issues relating to custom knifemaking and custom knife selling industry. CKD Wish list with the CKDAdmin Discussion and request board for adding new features or topics to the forum or the main CKD site. Post them here and the discussion will begin. |
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Somebody's been busy!
I like those descriptions. I think they would help newcomers immensely. |
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Just call me stumpy fingers.
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I like 'em!
....with one suggestion:
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Bob, you spent a ton of time doing this and it shows. Thanks for it! Coop |
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Bob I like it! I agree with Coop on the display case it needs to be broadend a little more.
__________________ Jerry Oksman ~ Cogito Cogito Ergo Cogito Sum ~ |
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I'm not to sure on the names in the titles of every forum. For one thing, it's somewhat redundant since the moderators are already displayed beside each forum. Another thing is that on may of these forums the moderator or moderators are not the primary "answer men".
For example, in the case of the Computer Center forum, I would prefer not to have my name listed I the title because I am unable to spend all the time that I did the first couple of years with it. Also, because of my separation from Corporate America in general, and Information Technology specifically, I am no longer up-to-date on the lastest trends, hardware, operating sytems, etc. I can still answer some of the more generic questions for which the answers remain the same. But I don't deserve (or really want) my name marqueed, which would suggest that I'm the resident expert. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for the forums which already have names in the title. |
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Does anyone have any suggestions on "Forum Reordering"?
I think site announcements should be moved down to the bottom, for instance. I also think some of the others should be brought up. Should we base the placements on activity within their group? I say this because we're going to a new system shortly. Actually, you're going to wake up one day and be blown away by what we're working on. I want to integrate some images into the board, some show schedule information and also some simulcasted tutorial base and article action into the interface. Layout and descriptions will always help the boards, though. Have you guys consulted with all the team on these yet? When do we call it a "go" for placement and description changes? Alex __________________ Alex Whetsell [======]~~~~~~~> Atlantavirtual.com Atlanta NOC |
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Alex, I think your placement idea has merit. The Outpost deserves top shelf status fershure. Activity level is a good measure.
I'm with Terry on the Mods names being removed from the forum marquee's. We should be behind the scenes, not dominating it. (Right, Coop.... ) Any other Mods see a change to Bob's descriptions that you would rather have? Do you think they are in order? Let's give Alex some feedback. Coop |
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I don't want to make any changes until we have this ironed out. I'm watching this thread, though.
Alex __________________ Alex Whetsell [======]~~~~~~~> Atlantavirtual.com Atlanta NOC |
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I like "Stumpy's" idea, and I agree with Terry,
I think the names could be removed, except for Jerry's, Steves, Ed's and Les's. That would provide room for a more detailed description of that particular forums intent. One thing I noticed while visiting a jewelers forum recently, was when you placed the cursor on the topic heading, a pop-up declared the date when the thread originally began. I thought that was a nice touch. Another thing that I've noticed here, is that some people don't manage to, or think to, scroll to the bottom of the forum list. I'm not sure anything could be done to remedy that, outside of condensing the forums or ordering them as to "theme". I feel that the "Newbies Arena" should be re-named. Essentially all of the forums are for, and welcome, so-called newbies. In a way, it's an intimidating handle to place on newcomers. It "may" be perceived that new members should start there, rather than getting involved on the other boards. Possibly, it's why more people won't participate in some of the discussions in the other forums. I remember what it was like!.... Tim EDIT/ To include Bob's new nickname.... Last edited by Tim Adlam; 02-17-2003 at 01:36 AM. |
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