The suggestion thread!

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I think the forum is kick ass-as is. We are all a group interested in the ESEE brand of products and information. Whats the issue? The only things that would make this forum better was if it had tattooed strippers and a beer tap, and I know thats not going to happen.

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I think we all just need to start getting outside more. There's nothing wrong with the forum or how it's run--people just haven't been posting up skills threads NEARLY enough lately, and that's what's really at the heart of R.A.T./ESEE. I feel we've been losing touch a little with it, and it'd be nice to see folks make a change. :o
 
Find a nitch and harmonize.

No sense in trying to make the world into "you". This place is plenty good enough, and its a hell of a lot warmer a forum than some others at BF, it can afford to not change a thing. And we can all learn to accept awkward posts that are meaningful to some people.
 
I'm not trying to critique anyone's response (to be honest I didn't read them all), but there is two I'd like to address:

Dissolving the RAT Pack: IMO the RAT Pack is just a representation of like minded folks that are interested in a common theme: survival. Nothing more. If you don't want to be a part, don't join, simple as that.

Different requirements for the RAT Pack: I kind of like the 25 post deal (may argue that it could be a higher post count). I think Jeff's idea behind it was first, it doesn't require a lot of work on the mod's parts. Second, it ensures at least a minimal amount of participation in the discussion.

I've read criticism (more form other boards than BF) about the clique atmosphere here. Well, I think some have sand in their mangina. I like the "campfire" analogy used. That's exactly how it is. When you're the new guy around a campfire, you're not going to understand the humor, at least not of everyone. You're also going to take some ribbing -- going to happen. But isn't that a good thing? You get to see people who have developed a relationship with each other, and the ribbing is universal to groups dominated by type-A personalities (which you pretty much have to be to be interested in survival), and serves to spur people on to improve. So I'd definitely keep that.

I know Spark doesn't really like to do it, but maybe have a separate subforum like the HI Cantina. That way, we can keep the megathreads from cropping up, there is a place for off topic (meaning not survival related) threads, etc. That way, it doesn't clutter the main forum, but friends separated by thousands of miles can chat about things that aren't survival oriented.

I'd like to encourage "alternative" survival area threads. What I mean is, I really like Mistwalker's urban survival threads. I believe we have some Aussies -- how about some outback survival threads -- with lots of pics (not that I necessarily want to go to Australia, but the land and flora and fauna are so different, it's nice to see), some northern winter survival, etc. Not just jungle or tropical survival.

But overall, I don't see a hell of a lot to improve on here.
 
rayban said:
You mean like "same crap, different day"??:D
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Well, frankly, there wasn't anything discourteous or impolite about it. But before we get into details here, lets try to follow the instructions/request of the OP/MODERATOR, shouldn't we?
shotgunner11 said:
Few threads lately about ways people feel we can improve the forum have turned into steaming piles.

Here is a place for you to make some suggestions. We most likely won't reply to most of them but I assure you that the info you provide will be used to improve the forum.

Please post them in suggestion form and don't degrade anyones suggestions or argue or this will also be locked.
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futurencswat said:
:confused::eek::mad::foot::cool::D
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He wasn't here to see the dificulties the first few hundred had with following dirrections ;) :eek:

(I obviously mean that in a light hearted way, because many quality people were also first in line, so take it lightly)
 
ron_m80 said:
He wasn't here to see the dificulties the first few hundred had with following dirrections ;) :eek:

(I obviously mean that in a light hearted way, because many quality people were also first in line, so take it lightly)
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Hey! I followed the directions. Don't know about the rest of you monkeys though. :D
 
Cpl Punishment said:
I'm not trying to critique anyone's response (to be honest I didn't read them all), but there is two I'd like to address:

Dissolving the RAT Pack: IMO the RAT Pack is just a representation of like minded folks that are interested in a common theme: survival. Nothing more. If you don't want to be a part, don't join, simple as that.
Different requirements for the RAT Pack: I kind of like the 25 post deal (may argue that it could be a higher post count). I think Jeff's idea behind it was first, it doesn't require a lot of work on the mod's parts. Second, it ensures at least a minimal amount of participation in the discussion.

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Its not about not wanting to join, it is more about everyone wanting to join for the sake of getting free stuff. It kind of undermined the orginal intent of making a 25post count min..
I agree that we are a collected assortment of people sharing many themes, and that if frickin sweet that we can learn from one another in here. Im not saying that I wish there to not remain a collective group, (ratpack knife #31 here) Im just saying that the intention was defeated.
 
Originally Posted by Jean J. Lautréamont
Any number above 100 is not worth sig line lmao
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Are we really getting snobbish about RP #'s now? This is getting nasty....
 
I find it very frustrating that a group of adults can't sit down and give an opinion without getting their panties in a wad about something. We asked for opinions and it turns into crap.
 
shotgunner11 said:
Few threads lately about ways people feel we can improve the forum have turned into steaming piles.

Here is a place for you to make some suggestions. We most likely won't reply to most of them but I assure you that the info you provide will be used to improve the forum.

Please post them in suggestion form and don't degrade anyones suggestions or argue or this will also be locked.
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I asked for a few simple things, nothing complicated.

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But this is what I get?

Disappointing to say the least.

And those of you who decided to send my wife nasty PM's over it, completely unacceptable. In the future, when a thread gets locked, feel free to keep your opinions to yourselves, we really don't want to hear them.
 
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