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Post by sd40dash2 on Mar 30, 2019 8:55:35 GMT -8
I would like to propose a new rule for this forum.
I propose that we discourage postings containing the message that says nothing more (no matter how lengthy or brief) than the poster is not interested in a newly-announced model.
-my wallet is safe
-this does not fit my era/too new/too old for me
-another miss from mfr X
-I am not interested in yet another X, why didn't the mfr do Y instead?
And lastly, "Does this fit my era?" ... I have seen some posts here lately that suggest modellers should be encouraged to do their own research and have a general idea of what fits in their own interests. I agree with those posts and would like to echo the sentiment here. Some users post this question for almost every single model that comes out, turning many of the threads into subjective conversations that primarily revolve around their own personal era and interests rather than the subject model.
Postings with the above add no value and in fact degrade the quality and harmony of the forum. These types of posts have become predictable and tiring. Can we dispense with them?
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Post by simulatortrain on Mar 30, 2019 17:25:50 GMT -8
Where is the defining line between "has value" and "has no value?" The two may be obvious, but what is added to the valueless post to cross the threshold of "worthwhile?" What purpose does a forum serve without subjective posts? I think it's clear from the other thread that there are wildly different answers to these questions.
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Post by brakie on Mar 30, 2019 17:48:30 GMT -8
So,all you want is rah,rah,rah,feel good replies?
I'll say this every reply good or ill is read by the manufacturer. Its still a form of feed back and maybe more reliable then I will buy/I ordered a bakers dozen of fill the blank locomotive.
A forum is a place to have open discussions and there is no need nor place for muzzles because you don't happen to like reading those type of replies.
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Post by bdhicks on Mar 31, 2019 7:41:44 GMT -8
The default assumption is that nobody is going to be buying something that doesn't fit their modeling focus. Chiming in to say that explicitly isn't adding anything.
Given the range of modeling focuses represented on this forum, there's nothing a manufacturer can release that won't leave a large portion of us uninterested.
If you have a criticism that isn't just that it doesn't fit your modeling focus, go ahead. If there's a problem with the details, paint or even if you just don't like the price, that should still be fair game.
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Post by fr8kar on Mar 31, 2019 10:09:27 GMT -8
The default assumption is that nobody is going to be buying something that doesn't fit their modeling focus. Chiming in to say that explicitly isn't adding anything. Given the range of modeling focuses represented on this forum, there's nothing a manufacturer can release that won't leave a large portion of us uninterested. If you have a criticism that isn't just that it doesn't fit your modeling focus, go ahead. If there's a problem with the details, paint or even if you just don't like the price, that should still be fair game. Well said. I think good judgment is what's needed, not a forum rule. The few who consistently fail to use good judgment can be placed on ignore. |
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Post by spsf on Apr 1, 2019 7:01:00 GMT -8
The default assumption is that nobody is going to be buying something that doesn't fit their modeling focus. Chiming in to say that explicitly isn't adding anything. Given the range of modeling focuses represented on this forum, there's nothing a manufacturer can release that won't leave a large portion of us uninterested. If you have a criticism that isn't just that it doesn't fit your modeling focus, go ahead. If there's a problem with the details, paint or even if you just don't like the price, that should still be fair game. I agree that chiming in about how one doesn't need a particular model is not adding much to a discussion. But, I like to keep telling myself that this is a public forum and people are allowed to speak what's on their mind (within reason). Some individuals probably just like to participate in discussions. It's only when people use put-downs or slanderous comments that I really start to take issue. It is worse on Facebook, because there's no moderator to speak of. |
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Post by Christian on Apr 2, 2019 8:36:07 GMT -8
-my wallet is safe -this does not fit my era/too new/too old for me -another miss from mfr X -I am not interested in yet another X, why didn't the mfr do Y instead? I agree! Oh, wait a minute . . . . |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2019 9:37:15 GMT -8
I think good judgment is what's needed, not a forum rule.  |
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Post by SOMECALLMETIM on Apr 2, 2019 12:39:18 GMT -8
How about a rule if a person critiques a model no one is allowed to say to that person “why don’t you start your own company then”. It’s about the weakest rebuttal out there and adds less than “I am not buying that model” in my opinion.
Oh and ban anyone who believes that on the forum that you’re only allowed to say “nice things” about a model or company. That person is not to be trusted.
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Post by Colin 't Hart on Apr 3, 2019 2:23:58 GMT -8
Personally, I'm very sick of the "too expensive" posts. Don't like the price? Don't buy it.
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Post by carrman on Apr 3, 2019 13:48:50 GMT -8
Personally I'm sick of people who bitch about what they read on the forum. How about a rule they shut up and let mods do their jobs.
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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on Apr 10, 2019 13:00:21 GMT -8
Personally I'm sick of people who bitch about what they read on the forum. How about a rule they shut up and let mods do their jobs. That would cut the “content” by a good half. |
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Post by csx3305 on Apr 12, 2019 8:35:49 GMT -8
If we are spitballing/blue-skying on possible new rules, how about one discouraging rapid-fire, minimally committed, artifical post count inflation? Just sayin'...
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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on Apr 13, 2019 4:13:22 GMT -8
If we are spitballing/blue-skying on possible new rules, how about one discouraging rapid-fire, minimally committed, artifical post count inflation? Just sayin'... Such as?  |
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