IIRC, the subject of multiple categories was discussed recently; I didn't weigh in b/c I was thinking through what my feelings would be. I frequent another forum (Lincoln) that does have multiple categories; and I have to say that I tend to prefer multiples!
Probably the biggest reason is that if I miss a day or 2 I'm liable to miss a thread I'd be interested in. Also, if a thread isn't bumped that had info I needed it fades from view (and memory) rather quickly. When I go into the Lincoln forum index I can select- or avoid- a specific category, and go right to the area I'm interested in. Also, you can see from the index page when the last post in the category was made, without having to go into it. If my forum time is short, I can quickly prioritize what areas I want to skip, and go right to the ones I want; and if I have more time but have no interest in a category, it's easy to just skip it...
Don't misunderstand- I have no problem with the current format; nor do I claim to know the ins and outs of changing over to and maintaining that type of board... I am merely throwing this out as a topic for consideration and discussion... my ONLY motive is to offer any suggestions that may be of help to a forum- and club- that has come to mean a lot to me!!
Here's a link to the Lincoln forum index page if you want to see what it looks like:
I encourage any comments, good and bad, by all, esp. those in charge of this area; and, again, I have no problem with the forum as it is; I respectfully submit this to give others a look at another way in case this hasn't been looked at, and in case it proves to be a better way!
Change or no change, I thank Mr. Shaw for his hard work here- and change or no change, I will be here- with my Studes- hoping to be a contributor to the forum, the Club, and most importantly, the great folks therein!!
Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131
Probably the biggest reason is that if I miss a day or 2 I'm liable to miss a thread I'd be interested in. Also, if a thread isn't bumped that had info I needed it fades from view (and memory) rather quickly. When I go into the Lincoln forum index I can select- or avoid- a specific category, and go right to the area I'm interested in. Also, you can see from the index page when the last post in the category was made, without having to go into it. If my forum time is short, I can quickly prioritize what areas I want to skip, and go right to the ones I want; and if I have more time but have no interest in a category, it's easy to just skip it...
Don't misunderstand- I have no problem with the current format; nor do I claim to know the ins and outs of changing over to and maintaining that type of board... I am merely throwing this out as a topic for consideration and discussion... my ONLY motive is to offer any suggestions that may be of help to a forum- and club- that has come to mean a lot to me!!
Here's a link to the Lincoln forum index page if you want to see what it looks like:
I encourage any comments, good and bad, by all, esp. those in charge of this area; and, again, I have no problem with the forum as it is; I respectfully submit this to give others a look at another way in case this hasn't been looked at, and in case it proves to be a better way!
Change or no change, I thank Mr. Shaw for his hard work here- and change or no change, I will be here- with my Studes- hoping to be a contributor to the forum, the Club, and most importantly, the great folks therein!!
Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131
)]). From a numbers standpoint, we probably don't need it sliced and diced any finer, but if it would help members enjoy the forum more and participate more, then I'm all for it.
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