Bayonet forum?

[RPZIP]

Since there is an Axe (etc) forum, a Sword Discussion forum, how about a Bayonet forum?

 

[RPZIP]

*Wrong thread*

 

[David Mary]

Why not here?

Sword Discussion

The place to discuss all aspects of swords and sword fighting from the traditional style of the Samurai to modern European fencing, you will find it here.

www.bladeforums.com

 

[not2sharp]

Why not here?

Sword Discussion

The place to discuss all aspects of swords and sword fighting from the traditional style of the Samurai to modern European fencing, you will find it here.

www.bladeforums.com

It’s close, but the bayonet is primarily a military firearm accessory. So the active historical period would be within the last 300-400 years. They overlap briefly, but the primary historical period for the sword is much earlier as the sword tends to become increasingly obsolete as firearm technology advances. It would be like trying to mix anthropology with the sword.

N2s

 

[David Mary]

I’m just saying when I’ve seen people request a machete forum, which I also thought was a good idea, those discussions tend to get directed to the sword forum. So why not also discuss bayonets there? If we had a dedicated section for every possible blade category, the main page would be even more ginormous than it already is.

 

[Peter Hartwig]

Just my thought
But it might be easier to to get bayonet added to the name of an existing forum 1st. If it starts taking over the forum, then try for an independant forum

 

[RPZIP]

I think there might be objections from both dedicated member Sword posters - and moderator(s) - posting Bayonet material there.

I also tend to agree with not2sharp. Bayonets are a distinctly military and firearms accessory - however they also have and do see use as general purpose blades both on and off the battlefield. Swords have been both a military item and civilian item for many centuries probably going back to the bronze age.

 

[David Mary]

This hobby has so much scope and overlap that it will be impossible to please everyone.

 

[SharpBits]

Well, why not ask Spark since he has final say in any event.

 

[RPZIP]

Done. Now wait to see a response.

 

[not2sharp]

Done. Now wait to see a response.

I have suggested this previously and the primary challenge has been moderation. Who would help to moderate the new sub-forum?

N2s

 

[Blues]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves before Spark has an opportunity to determine if he wants to create a new sub-forum.

 

[DrRollinstein]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves before Spark has an opportunity to determine if he wants to create a new sub-forum.

First mod to comment gets the extra unpaid labor, you're it.

Edit:*super mod

 

[Blues]

Nope. Sorry. I'd help if a hand was needed, but no interest in taking it on. Spark will decide if he feels it's warranted.

 

[Spark]

I'm reluctant due to lack of existing traffic & discussions