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TATTOOMAN said:
I think the threads that wind up in a pissing match between folks should be handled quick and without the "hey guys you need to stop" multiple warnings that just alows it to continue. I found this forum when I had the idea to start making knives and registered 12/2/05. Since then I think this will be my 82nd post, so I'm still a newbie so to speak. I like the W&SS forum. I have learned some things and the pictures help get you outdoors in mind if you're not able to get out yourself. Helps me to push to be able to do it more. The only other thing I have as far as do or don't, and it may not address an actual rule, take it easy on the new guys. I've already been put off in parts of this forum asking questions when I first joined and getting told to use the search function. Most new guys are looking to enteract with other people and the only way to start that is by asking the questions you don't have an answer to, even if it's been asked a 1000 times. We can all google and get a list of answers that don't always involve this forum or interaction with its members and if that happens then the forum stops growing. I say be strict on the pissing matches and the spammers, other than that, I think this forum runs itself ok. Randy
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I think this is a good comment and something the usual members should be prepared to tolerate and also embrace. I stayed, learned and now try to contribute because I found this place very welcoming. At first there is a great breadth of information to absorb and learn. I recall being coached through the most basic of fire starting - use one match, what are tinders what are kindling, how to find natural materials, how to use a ferro-rod etc. etc. etc.

The reason I'm here is because folks took the time and had the patience to respond to me and not simply refer me to an old thread of wicki. Even though it seems like we've done it and said it a million times there are still new comers wanting to learn. Those new comers learn better through an inter-active dialogue rather than shuffling them to an old thread. Not only that, they feel welcomed. With the right amount of nurturing they become addicted as us and we gain the benefit of their experiences and trials. This is how we recruit great users more so than bringing experts out of left field.

I think in skills we should try hard to support and help the new guys.
 
I actually expect to see knife makers post their knives here. If they are at all useful for bushcraft, or survival, etc.

I don't expect to see an art dagger, or swords etc.

But hatchets, hawks, bushcrafter, choppers I think all should be able to post here if they want to.
 
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