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Seems like the only thing allowed here in the general discussion area are the latest topics on what to use in case of an alien attack, while some serious questions about knives are closed and sent to other areas.

What gives?
 
I think you are using tunnel vision. There are some very good topics being discussed right now on the general forum.

Threads are moved with the best interest of the person asking the question in mind.

Can you please be more specific in your arguement and point me to some examples?

We have a more laid back atmosphere here for a reason and some subjects may skirt around and be off topic but by in large we get a lot of work done in here.

The forum has over 3,500 members and there is know way I can please eveyone but I really do try.

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Mike Turber
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Hi Mike, not trying to be a pain in the ass, but for some folks, like me, I only have time to hit the general discussion area, since that's usually where most folks are.

When a question like "I would like to replace the washers in my mini AFCK with metal washers. Anyone know of a good source for washers?" is asked, those are the interesting subjects to me and deserve input from more than just the tech guys. Of course this thread got closed and moved.

I realize the answer is to follow the thread, but some of the questions and comments deserve the full attnetion of the general group that only has time to surf that one area.

Not trying to be mean at all, but it looks as though some of the moderators are trying to justify their job.

Then there was this thread about cats and dogs that went on for 91 posts. Finally, it was moved. I sent James an email saying it was about time.

Hey, I can live with the silly posts, but how about leaving some of the more serious ones up on the general discussion area so they will get full exposure to the general crowd.

You do agree that most folks hit the general area more than others, don't you?

Just a suggestion for whatever it's worth. - Jeff

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For my $0.02 on this one, I do think the increase in moderators has drastically raised the number of moved threads, but this is a more positive than negative thing.

For example, if someone posts in the General area with an un-helpful title like "Question"
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, I probably won't read it (OK, maybe this time...) So if they are looking for washers, or spare parts, or need to re-handle something, etc. I won't be able to help them. If a moderator moves their post into "Shop Talk," I probably will read it - because I know their "question" is likely to be about fixing or modifying a knife.

Now, I agree that more people than just knifemakers might want to learn about that stuff, but those folks can always stick their heads into "Shop Talk" every now and again, or even (gasp!) ask a question there themselves. If someone is going to get the response they want - which is the point of posting - having their post moved to the best forum area is usually a good thing.

I think the gripe may really be one about moderator consistency in moving posts, and here I can only say that many of teh moderators are new and all of them are working for free, so let's be a little more lenient.

-Drew
 
I agree with Jeff there are way to many of topic posts here. And even if you include a knife in your post, your not guranteed to not get blocked, but if you want to know the best knife for a saskwatch attack, well heck yes there is something that needs to be not blocked. Note the sarcasism. I dont agree with what posts are and are not blocked. What gives? Good job of puttin your neck on the block Jeff, someone has to stand up, and I commend you.
 
Don't get me wrong, I think some posts should be blocked, especially if they look like they're turning into full blown pissing contests.

I think it was Mike or Spark that blocked a thread recently that went down the road of religion. I participated in that thread, but also agree that it should have been blocked. Matter of fact, the message in my post was intentionally designed to show that it had no puropse on BladeForums. I knew someone would blow when I stated an opposite opinion and the right thing was done by shutting it down.

Also I think the Good, Bad and Ugly forum has its place. The only gripe I have is I enjoy reading and participating in threads that are informational, and it just makes it a little more difficult to do, and generally receives less comment, when it's moved.

Thanks for the comments Gunner. It seems like I've sawed the limb off behind me more times than once
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but I still make my opinions known and will continuing sawing I guess. - Jeff

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jeff@jungletraining.com

 
For what it's worth, I think that even _slightly_ off topic posts should be left here because this is the General Knife Discussion Forum. I, as I'm sure many others, don't have the time (or don't want to spend the time) constantly going back and forth between the other forums. This one obviously has the most "viewers". This makes it easier for those who ask as well as answer questions.

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Hey there is no perfect science to this stuff. We try to please as many as possible but obviously we can't.

Even you guys said you do not have a lot time to read these posts so that is why we segment the forums to better help you find the info your looking for. If we just loaded everthing into this forum then it would be way to big and practically useless.

So we move threads around to get them into there proper category. This way when someone comes in here they will have a better chance of finding the info they are looking for. It also helps us with our search feature.

So I think the only "real" problem which we may have is too many off topic posts.
I agree.

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Mike Turber
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Hey Mike...nobody's doubting your sincerity or the hard work that goes into running a forum...merely offering suggestions.

Not asking you to load everything into one forum. I'm glad to see the manufacturer's forums and others. All I'm saying is if we can leave up the silly 'Sasquatch Killing Knives' posts, it seems it would be just as easy to leave up the few serious posts. If we're truly trying to help the guy who asked the question then we should get the same thread going in the right forum but also leave it in the place he posted.

If I were asking a tech question I would go to the proper forum...most everyone knows about the other forums. Usually if someone asks a question in the general forum it's because they wanted it here to get the maximum exposure.

Just a suggestion. It is however your board.

Jeff

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jeff@jungletraining.com

 
Mike, perfect case in point on BladeForums as we speak.

knzn has 3 threads going about damascus, D2, and Case blade material...now technically some of these may belong in the shop talk or other areas, and judging from recent 'moves' that's probably where they will wind up, but, to me, these are legitimate posts that should be allowed to stay in the general arena.

What if we added a sasquatch in with our tech questions?
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Let's not beat it into the ground, I believe the point has been made. You want the more serious posts about knife use and production to stay here instead of being moved. I agree, but do find myself responding to some of the more frivolous threads if I find them interesting or amusing.

Let’s not clutter up the main forum with issues of propriety. After all, doesn't this thread belong in the Suggestion Box
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James
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Jeff,

I am not mad and sorry if I gave that impression. I am not good at impressions anyway although I do a good turkey
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I understand your concern and your suggestion is noted. I am real busy building web sites and do not have the time to monitor everything that goes on in here so I leave a lot of the judgement calls to the moderators.

The problem with leaving a thread open in two places is that it is basically duplicating things. Someone then feels like they must follow both threads to get the info so it may be best to lock it down and move it to the proper forum.

A while back I came in on the "When animals attack" thread and asked that they be stopped unless they are for real. It is in the "When Beavers Attack" thread. I have never been attacked by a Beaver myself although the reverse can not be said
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Anyway we do have a lax atmosphere and it does bite us sometimes as there is probably to much grey area. I just want this place to not only be informative, but fun as well.

To many rules make people anal retentive and that is not a pretty SITE.

Anyway point taken.

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Mike Turber
BladeForums Site Owner and Administrator
Do it! Do it right! Do it right NOW!
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Jeff, of course you should beat a dead horse. It is the best way to tenderize it properly
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But now we are really starting to get off topic
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James
San Francisco, CA

 
But what if you really are attacked by an alien Sasquatch with a Hindu/Baptist/Zen/Muslim agenda weilding a so-called 'tactical' knife made of controversial steel hyped by some and damned by others (who happen to be on leave having their gall bladders removed)? Worse yet, what if it attacks one of your cats WHILE IT ISN"T WEARING A LEASH!!!!

In a crisis like that, isn't this THE place to come to for help? I certainly think so.
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I could not find a picture of a dead horse so you guys can beat on this.
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Mike Turber
BladeForums Site Owner and Administrator
Do it! Do it right! Do it right NOW!
www.wowinc.com

 
I thought that's what I bought the Busse Basic 9 for? And what are the odds that an alien Sasquatch would be wearing a leash?
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Then there is the ever dangerous thread drift, or sometimes even an outright thread highjacking. Is there such a thing as a thread mercy killing?

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James
San Francisco, CA

 
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