Experts ?

[Jaxfishgyd]

KNEW Randy would have to cave in at some point

 

[Freeebird]

So, you think you're an expert on me?

 

[Freeebird]

Hey, I have a question. Is it wrong to take an expert thread off topic when you're an expert at taking threads off topic?

 

[bigbill]

randy, be careful who you correct about spelling.....your name has too many e's in it

 

[Passages]

You shud be permantly baned baned 4 being so rood

He was....sort of....but it's hard to keep a good Bird down.

 

[Passages]

Hey, I have a question. Is it wrong to take an expert thread off topic when you're an expert at taking threads off topic?

We should take a poll.

 

[Freeebird]

Yeah, with the stipulation that only experts can vote. Then we have to find an expert to post the poll after consulting other experts.

 

[TROUBLE]

I always thought "Expert" was short for "Experience"

Art

 

[jim rosenthal]

No, it's short for "formerly cute". As in "ex-pert",,,,,,,

New rule, the Roger Rabbit rule, although it probably should be named after Randy: anything funny is also okay as long as it isn't personal........

 

[Passages]

The RANDY rule. Too funny.


You know this site was much more entertaining back in 2005-2008. Maybe that's why there's less expert/expurt participation. The truely informed can only advise so many times on why it's not a good idea to put 10w40 in a 2 cycle Detroit before they give up. After that, moments of amusement is what keeps the truely talented coming back and theres been less and less of that. Since 2008 or so, two members with the most viewed threads in HOF history left and began their own forums and took a number of HOFers with them.

Granted, HOF is a business sponsored forum promoting SAMS and to a lesser extent Hatteras Yachts. There have to be limits to the type of threads/posts since it could reflect negatively on corporate interests. Still traffic need to remain high to achieve desired results for all.

So what do you want this site to be? It would be very easy to moderate if we were to eliminate the sandbar and keep everything technical. It would also be dull as watching paint dry and very few would be stopping by.

So what's the answer? I don't know but perhaps a change in moderation would spice things up. Dr Jim and Genesis have been mods for 5 years now. Perhaps the zapper button should be transferred to some fresh faces. I mean no disrespect to Jim or Karl, on the contrary - moderating can be tough and any decision you make going to PO someone. Our current have done a lot but perhaps it's time to pass the torch.

With that in mind I'd like to nominate MiKeP as mod for the Tech Section, YachtmanBill for Boats for sale: Angela for a new section called Living Aboard; and Freebird with one "e" as master zapper extrodinare of the Sandbar.

I sense a poll coming on.

 

[Avenger]

and Freebird with one "e" as master zapper extrodinare of the Sandbar.

I sense a poll coming on.

Don't you mean "pole?" And I think it's heading for the back of your head.

Making Randy a moderator............ what were you thinking?

 

[Passages]

Don't you mean "pole?" And I think it's heading for the back of your head.

Making Randy a moderator............ what were you thinking?

Sure would make the place more entertaining doncha think?

 

[sportfish 45]

The RANDY rule. Too funny.


You know this site was much more entertaining back in 2005-2008. Maybe that's why there's less expert/expurt participation. The truely informed can only advise so many times on why it's not a good idea to put 10w40 in a 2 cycle Detroit before they give up. After that, moments of amusement is what keeps the truely talented coming back and theres been less and less of that. Since 2008 or so, two members with the most viewed threads in HOF history left and began their own forums and took a number of HOFers with them.

Granted, HOF is a business sponsored forum promoting SAMS and to a lesser extent Hatteras Yachts. There have to be limits to the type of threads/posts since it could reflect negatively on corporate interests. Still traffic need to remain high to achieve desired results for all.

So what do you want this site to be? It would be very easy to moderate if we were to eliminate the sandbar and keep everything technical. It would also be dull as watching paint dry and very few would be stopping by.

So what's the answer? I don't know but perhaps a change in moderation would spice things up. Dr Jim and Genesis have been mods for 5 years now. Perhaps the zapper button should be transferred to some fresh faces. I mean no disrespect to Jim or Karl, on the contrary - moderating can be tough and any decision you make going to PO someone. Our current have done a lot but perhaps it's time to pass the torch.

With that in mind I'd like to nominate MiKeP as mod for the Tech Section, YachtmanBill for Boats for sale: Angela for a new section called Living Aboard; and Freebird with one "e" as master zapper extrodinare of the Sandbar.

I sense a poll coming on.

I think your half right. Mr Rosenthal IMO does a good job. Genisis OTOH has done more damage than you would think possible by one person. That whole "Forum Guidelines" thread should be erased from the history. What took place there is nothing short of disgraceful.

 

[Avenger]

Sure would make the place more entertaining doncha think?

The mind boggles at the prospect.........

 

[geofish]

I like this place.

I showed up as a new owner of a used Hatt C about a year ago and searched for info and found it. I asked some questions and got good answers. I didn't post very much but when I did my questions seemed to be always well received and answered, thanks to all who contributed as I was able to make some decisions with a lot more confidence than I would have without you.

I know my post count is low but that does not mean that I don't visit much because I do it's just I don't have that much to say, I try to help answer questions if I feel that I know what I'm talking about and won't give someone a bum steer.

I really didn't like this thread at all, if it was the first one I read when coming here it would have left a bad impression. Now that I have been here a while and have enjoyed much I'm not going to react one way or the other but I am a bit dissapointed.

I would love to read some more posts about day trips, weekend trips or hearing just how nice of a weekend you had just sitting on your boat that you worked so hard to own and enjoy.

Become experts on how to post about great weekends!

Best wishes to all,
George

 

[MikeP]

" I asked some questions and got good answers. "

Where?

Here?

You're kidding!




I am on a few other sites where people seem to literally start out being abusive. One site, dedicated to shooting/reloading degenerated in 3 posts to name calling when two guys disagreed on the "best" powder to use for .45 Colt reloads.

In comparison, this forum is like Sunday School (Do they still have that anymore?) This is a great site for old Hatt owners despite the occasional track-jump that may occur. Don't hesitate to join in!

 

[Artzco]

I like this place.

I showed up as a new owner of a used Hatt C about a year ago and searched for info and found it. I asked some questions and got good answers. I didn't post very much but when I did my questions seemed to be always well received and answered, thanks to all who contributed as I was able to make some decisions with a lot more confidence than I would have without you.

I know my post count is low but that does not mean that I don't visit much because I do it's just I don't have that much to say, I try to help answer questions if I feel that I know what I'm talking about and won't give someone a bum steer.

I really didn't like this thread at all, if it was the first one I read when coming here it would have left a bad impression. Now that I have been here a while and have enjoyed much I'm not going to react one way or the other but I am a bit dissapointed.

I would love to read some more posts about day trips, weekend trips or hearing just how nice of a weekend you had just sitting on your boat that you worked so hard to own and enjoy.

Become experts on how to post about great weekends!

Best wishes to all,
George

Well said George...

 

[Freeebird]

I like this place.

I showed up as a new owner of a used Hatt C about a year ago and searched for info and found it. I asked some questions and got good answers. I didn't post very much but when I did my questions seemed to be always well received and answered, thanks to all who contributed as I was able to make some decisions with a lot more confidence than I would have without you.

I know my post count is low but that does not mean that I don't visit much because I do it's just I don't have that much to say, I try to help answer questions if I feel that I know what I'm talking about and won't give someone a bum steer.

I really didn't like this thread at all, if it was the first one I read when coming here it would have left a bad impression. Now that I have been here a while and have enjoyed much I'm not going to react one way or the other but I am a bit dissapointed.

I would love to read some more posts about day trips, weekend trips or hearing just how nice of a weekend you had just sitting on your boat that you worked so hard to own and enjoy.

Become experts on how to post about great weekends!

Best wishes to all,
George

If you had signed up here six years ago like I did, you would be out of luck where cruising threads were concerned. They were viewed as unacceptable as was talking to other members about "nice weekends" etc. Thankfully that's no longer the case.

As for the topic at hand, some things never change. This forum is no different than any other when it comes to "experts". Stick around long enough and you'll figure out who knows what they are talking about.

 

[the kuz]

I check this site everyday and get something of value almost every day. I don't mind some good natured ribbing and agree with Mike that you can learn something by looking at any issue/subject from different perspectives. Often there is more than one "right" answer to how to fix/do something. I have a socialist friend who I agree with on almost nothing, but at least he can clearly explain what the world looks like from his point of view and I "learn" where he is coming from and sometimes even see some form of value in something I think is "totally wrong". I don't post much, and don't consider myself to be an expert on Hatt topics, but I have tried to pass on things that have worked OK for me and sometimes have learned that not only was it "wrong" but actually dangerous or could result in a "maintenance induced problem" downstream. I have never taken offense at being "corrected" even if sometimes I might not agree. Personally I don't see anything wrong with letting others know what we have attempted and the feedback that follows is a way of learning.

So the back and forth on different ways of doing/fixing things on our boats is valuable to all of us if for no other reason than to let us learn from someone else's mistakes. Could not agree more with Jim that we should be civil, but also most of the humor has been perfectly OK with me.

My 2 cents. Best Regards, Bob K

 

[sportfish 45]

I have an idea. Again I think Mr Rosenthal does the difficult job of moderating very well. I think the best moderator would be one who is not known to anyone a man behind the curtain without a personality. One who never contributes but only monitors and steps in as needed. Of course it could be a member just Un identified as a moderator. That way there is no one to be mad at or wonder did he do or not do that because he likes or agrees with someone or doesn't.