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Re: We got to do something!

#161 Postby boca » Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:44 pm

I 've been on this board since 2003 and I've seen ups and downs. This board really is the best around. I belong to other boards too.I use this forum for information and I too feel that people take posts too seriously. Just chill and go with the flow. The pro mets are one of the reasons why I'm still here because their info is vital to me especially if a storm is bearing down on me. Folks just have fun here and don't be so critical. I am also sad that ericinmia is no longer posting he was a good guy too. Please people don't destroy this board its a good one.
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Re: We got to do something!

#162 Postby SouthFloridawx » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:34 pm

:uarrow: :uarrow: :uarrow: :uarrow:
I totally agree with you man. :D
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Re: We got to do something!

#163 Postby crazycajuncane » Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:48 am

I think it all boils down to balance. It seems for the most part that everyone agrees that irrelevant posts should be kept to a minimum.

I for one am not digging the pot shots that I have read over the days between pro mets and amateurs... and I'll go back to the respect issue... respect is earned both ways.

I don't like seeing potshots on the forums... if you have something to say towards someone PM them. That shouldn't be brought up in the middle of a topic because one minute I am reading about 99L and the next two are back and forth about what one person said.

-removed- will never go away... it used to annoy me, but that's something you have to get used to and not reply to when someone is doing it. Sometimes you won't truely know if they are or not. Just don't reply to them and if they continually post and no one responds they'll shut up.

Some people here actually do enjoy storm formation... like tornado chasers some want that next big hurricane. You can't hate em... I sure don't want my house, car ... everything gone and I've had family members lose everything when Rita pulled a fast one and flooded my families homes. Just let these people be though... people I disagree with or not.

Just let everyone be who they are... and don't make em feel stupid. The biggest and most best thing that will get us through the season is RESPECT. Not everyone will enjoy what you say... some will love it and others will hate it.

One liners contain some of the best info at times. I think the main thing being said here is... "I agree" or
:roll: just makes the topics too long to read. I wouldn't mind it if I didn't have to read 25 pages of a topic to get through a few hours in a day, but we have a lot of people on these boards... so each post should be valuable... make em count!!!

You guys all have a great evening. I've been coming here for years and hope to be back for as long as S2K is around! Let's all learn and have a good time at the same time without going over the top!

Night! :wink:
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Re: We got to do something!

#164 Postby bevgo » Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:56 pm

boca wrote:I 've been on this board since 2003 and I've seen ups and downs. This board really is the best around. I belong to other boards too.I use this forum for information and I too feel that people take posts too seriously. Just chill and go with the flow. The pro mets are one of the reasons why I'm still here because their info is vital to me especially if a storm is bearing down on me. Folks just have fun here and don't be so critical. I am also sad that ericinmia is no longer posting he was a good guy too. Please people don't destroy this board its a good one.


I agree totally with this. This has been a great place to come and discuss the weather. I would like to be able to post a one liner or a smiley if I choose to do so. This has been a great board and I don't want to see the format changet to a punitive one. Some of the one liners are entertaining too. I have always felt secure enough here to post without feeling someone was gonna kick me in the teeth because I don't know enough to give a detailed analyses of why I think a hurricane is going to do what. And BTW 163 posts about this?????? LOL. It does not take that long to get through the short posts. If you had to click on every comment to see it like some boards that might be a problem but the format of this board makes it easy to get through what you are not interested in and read what you want. Over the years I have noticed that when the season gets active this is not as much of a problem anyway.

Just my thoughts

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Re: We got to do something!

#165 Postby Rainband » Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:53 am

MGC wrote:Some of ya'll are taking things too seriously. We are here for the fun and to possibly gain knowledge about the weather. None of us here knows everything and I learn a little from everybody. Keep on posting.....MGC
Nice Post. Thats why S2K is what it is and we plan to keep it that way. Like Kelly said, ask questions and learn...and have fun. I also think the age limit thing is not a good idea. We have never discriminated on S2K and we won't start now. We are never going to be able to please everyone, and thats just a fact but what we can do is co exist and Have Respect for others views and opinions. If we all do that then we should have no Problems or worries. I echo what I have read in the Previous Posts. It doesn't matter if your a novice weather buff, A seasoned amateur or a Pro Met....Bottom Line...Respect is Key.
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Re: We got to do something!

#166 Postby SouthFloridawx » Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:16 pm

Ok listen, I know this thread is about dead... I'm pretty sure a lot of you are going to be a little angry for me bringing it back up, but I have a couple of questions, concerns.

Back a few pages in this thread, I suggested that for a storm or invest that we do the following:

1. 99L - Sat Pics., Analysis, Models - (This would be limited to just posting data and important
bulletins about the system.) I think you get my point.

2. 99L - General Discussion Thread (This would the "romper room" so to speak for the tropical system being monitored.)

The reason I am bringing this back up, is because recently today, I came to the realization about some things on this board. Now hear me out... Today we have numerous threads and such for some of the same area's and same models and so on and so forth. Those 5-6 threads, could probably be condensed into 2 to 3 threads, making it much easier to follow.

If we are allowed to have numerous threads on the same topic, why would it hurt to have two discussion threads on a system. It would allow pro-mets to chime in, and not worry about their post being buried four pages back so, it was up for only an instant.

Some have said this wouldn't work, because it would cause too many threads making it hard to follow. (We already have tons of threads on a lot of the same general areas) I think it would increase organization and allow specific information available to people who are looking for it. Instead of having to dig back pages and pages just to get the nuts and bolts of the, "99L" Thread.

Just give it a try and see what happens... I'm pretty sure you won't be disappointed.

Nathan
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#167 Postby southerngale » Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:11 pm

Numerous threads for some of the same areas and same models? Someone created a general thread for long-term models. When one of those models showed a significant hurricane in the GOM, they created a new thread for it. That's great, IMO. I think most people would rather see an attention-grabbing topic and decide to read it if they want, or not. They might not have seen it otherwise. Keep in mind that most members/guests don't read every thread and open up what looks interesting to them. I doubt the CMC model run would have had nearly as many comments had it only been in the long-range model thread.
Also, I'm not sure why more than one thread about the same area is a bad thing. I don't know why somewhere along the way a few years ago we started having one giant "official" thread anyway. Shorter, straight to the point threads seem more appealing to me, but I'm also thinking about the hundreds of people who pop on and off to get the latest information, and topic titles that are relevant to the information you're seeking seems more logical to me. A thread title that says, "Latest GFS - huge shift west" on a threatening system is likely to reach more people than that run posted on page 21 of a thread about models, satellite pics, etc. If it interests you, you open it and read about it. If it doesn't, you don't have to wade through a bunch of posts about it if you're looking for something else.

I dunno... from a lot of the feedback I've received, I think that's more user-friendly to the masses. The regulars will read most of the threads anyway. I just think it's kinder to the ones who pop in when they can during the day looking for information. I understand that everyone doesn't agree with me.

I also think less control from us (within reason... obvioius duplicates will be locked) is the way to go. Let the members decide the topics.
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#168 Postby chadtm80 » Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:13 pm

southerngale wrote:Numerous threads for some of the same areas and same models? Someone created a general thread for long-term models. When one of those models showed a significant hurricane in the GOM, they created a new thread for it. That's great, IMO. I think most people would rather see an attention-grabbing topic and decide to read it if they want, or not. They might not have seen it otherwise. Keep in mind that most members/guests don't read every thread and open up what looks interesting to them. I doubt the CMC model run would have had nearly as many comments had it only been in the long-range model thread.
Also, I'm not sure why more than one thread about the same area is a bad thing. I don't know why somewhere along the way a few years ago we started having one giant "official" thread anyway. Shorter, straight to the point threads seem more appealing to me, but I'm also thinking about the hundreds of people who pop on and off to get the latest information, and topic titles that are relevant to the information you're seeking seems more logical to me. A thread title that says, "Latest GFS - huge shift west" on a threatening system is likely to reach more people than that run posted on page 21 of a thread about models, satellite pics, etc. If it interests you, you open it and read about it. If it doesn't, you don't have to wade through a bunch of posts about it if you're looking for something else.

I dunno... from a lot of the feedback I've received, I think that's more user-friendly to the masses. The regulars will read most of the threads anyway. I just think it's kinder to the ones who pop in when they can during the day looking for information. I understand that everyone doesn't agree with me.

I also think less control from us (within reason... obvioius duplicates will be locked) is the way to go. Let the members decide the topics.


Great Post :-) Agree 110%
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#169 Postby SouthFloridawx » Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:04 pm

Ok... I never said that I have a problem with having threads started by users. After all, I am a member here. You are right making things simple like you say is easy. That's all I was trying to do with my post, try to make things a little easier. It is hard to find information in, a 99L thread when there are 15 pages of clutter. Just trying to simplify things a bit, not cause any aggravation, at all...

My point about having a lot of threads is, that when I suggested having a couple of threads for a system wouldn't be a bad thing... the reaction to that, as it seemed to me is that it would be too much clutter for the board. There already is a lot of clutter on the board, and to simplify one thread, about

ex. "99L Sat Pics, Models, Pro-Met Comments, Latest Info"
I don't care how many other threads there are about, "99L". That is certainly not my point...

If I am at work and I need to looking up some information on a system, a lot of times I try to go here. Can we just try to keep one thread, about the system... clean with just data, sat pics, good clear concise analysis, model plots and other useful information at the touch of a button. One that allows pro-mets to post something, and not have to worry about their post getting buried 15 pages back 10 minutes later. What I am trying to get out of this, is to not keep people from posting threads, but have at least ONE dedicated thread to just the facts, and not constant chatter and one liners, which many of us do and complain about.

I agree with you, a one thread thing 21 pages long isn't going to be very easy to read through, and that is exactly what I'm talking about.

I am a member here, and I'm trying to start a new Idea, or new Thread if you will.

Thanks for responding southerngale. Your one of the first people, mods who have actually responded to my idea.

southerngale wrote:Numerous threads for some of the same areas and same models? Someone created a general thread for long-term models. When one of those models showed a significant hurricane in the GOM, they created a new thread for it. That's great, IMO. I think most people would rather see an attention-grabbing topic and decide to read it if they want, or not. They might not have seen it otherwise. Keep in mind that most members/guests don't read every thread and open up what looks interesting to them. I doubt the CMC model run would have had nearly as many comments had it only been in the long-range model thread.
Also, I'm not sure why more than one thread about the same area is a bad thing. I don't know why somewhere along the way a few years ago we started having one giant "official" thread anyway. Shorter, straight to the point threads seem more appealing to me, but I'm also thinking about the hundreds of people who pop on and off to get the latest information, and topic titles that are relevant to the information you're seeking seems more logical to me. A thread title that says, "Latest GFS - huge shift west" on a threatening system is likely to reach more people than that run posted on page 21 of a thread about models, satellite pics, etc. If it interests you, you open it and read about it. If it doesn't, you don't have to wade through a bunch of posts about it if you're looking for something else.

I dunno... from a lot of the feedback I've received, I think that's more user-friendly to the masses. The regulars will read most of the threads anyway. I just think it's kinder to the ones who pop in when they can during the day looking for information. I understand that everyone doesn't agree with me.

I also think less control from us (within reason... obvioius duplicates will be locked) is the way to go. Let the members decide the topics.
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