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Hi Nick!
I look at the Custom forum everyday...its part of my morning "check the computer" routine.
My personal opinion is that the Custom Knife Forum, has become the "Custom Collector Forum". Not dogging that change, but along with the change has come a tsunami of influential input, that has curtailed the amount of makers who are willing to post there. I read the recent thread about "Critiques....Is there a problem", and have to agree with Bruce Bump's posts. Many makers are shying away from posting, and for the most part Bladeforums has gained a reputation as being the "Hard Nosed" forum, and I have even heard the terms "rude and obnoxious" used to describe it.
I myself, don't have any issues.....it is what it is. I have heard a few comments.... "I wouldn't post a knife on Bladeforums....unless its perfect....then they would still find something to dog you about."
I think the only times I have ever had issues with any comments posted about a knife is when a negative comment is directed towards a facet of the knife that is construction related, and the comment is made by someone who I know has never created a knife. Some things are done because there is no other practical way to do it. If it doesn't look/feel right, thats one thing, but to have negative comments on a construction aspect, from one who has never experienced what it takes, is uncalled for in my book. But again, it is what it is, and I believe we can give good constructive critiques, without being "over the top."
That is disturbing Ed as I enjoy maker's interaction and viewing their knives.
I have only been participating on the BF forum about a year and a half, and I can remember maybe several times when there were harsh words between a maker and collector and even then it was nothing serious or even close to the point where a moderator was involved.
You, or Roger usually post your knives before shows and I can't remember anyone making any negative comments regarding your knives or anyone's actually. I'm glad it's out in the open now so we can discuss it and perhaps improve things.