Suggestion for Improving the Forum

kb466 · Post by **kb466** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:01 am

I have what I hope will be taken as a constructive suggestion for this forum. I certainly hope no one here takes offense at this. That being said, I notice that as many as four out of five posts on the forum are off-topic or have nothing to do with lever guns. It is often a chore to wade through the various unrelated topics to find a relevant post on lever rifles. Here is my suggestion: How about a new sub-section of the forum for off-topic discussion. I know there is a Politics sub-forum here, but how about expanding that or making a new sub-section for any topic unrelated to lever guns. Then lets make this area a lever guns only area.
...just a suggeston.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:19 am

Just Say No to uninteresting topics.......

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:21 am

Agreed. We've hashed this out before. Bottom line, this is a social forum made up of people who admire and respect one another. We like to share our joys and sorrows, try to support one another in prayer, and lighten one another's load with humor. It is the combination of great on-topic posts as well as off-topic posts that make this the best forum on the web.

ceb · Post by **ceb** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:23 am

I like it just as it is. I have no problem whatsoever sorting through and reading what i want!

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:27 am

Works for me. Just put OT in front of your subject.

If we were to have another forum, I'd think a "technical" levergun forum would be more appropriate? For all of the specific to leverguns stuff - shooting, fixing, cleaning, gunsmithing, handloading, etc...

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:37 am

took a little longer, but now we are back on schedule with "too many OT" posts. So long as they are marked OT, is easy to sort through the reading material. I like the variety

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:52 am

It's never been a problem for me. I like it just the way it is.

SJPrice · Post by **SJPrice** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:55 am

kimwcook wrote:It's never been a problem for me. I like it just the way it is.

+1

jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:20 am

kimwcook wrote:It's never been a problem for me. I like it just the way it is.

Me too.

Warhawk · Post by **Warhawk** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:24 am

I use the "VIEW NEW POSTS" exclusively to read what's here, and I'm very happy with it.

Hop over to Marlin Owners if you want to see what happens when you add too many sub forums.

Post by **Old Savage** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:28 am

This suggestion has come up a number of time and the folks here for the most part like the homogenous form and not the subsection form of other forums. And we have been told - it is going to stay that way.

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:32 am

You know how there was a thread about how many post someone should make before being allowed to sell something in the "Classifieds"?

Well, I think there should be a required number of post someone has to make before they can make suggestions about changes to the forum. Say, 500 Posts. Especially, OT: related changes.

Leave it as it is, put OT: in front of the OT: Subject Line and all's good.

Just my .02¢

Post by **Hobie** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:38 am

Well, I understand but it ain't happening. We can't get folks to post political posts in the politics forum and I'm sure not going to spend my time sorting and moving posts. It WOULD help if people could title their topics better, but I doubt that happens either! Everyone likes to type as they think (but that is a whole other topic).

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:39 am

Modoc ED wrote:You know how there was a thread about how many post someone should make before being allowed to sell something in the "Classifieds"?

Well, I think there should be a required number of post someone has to make before they can make suggestions about changes to the forum. Say, 500 Posts. Especially, OT: related changes.

Don McDowell · Post by **Don McDowell** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:40 am

You think its bad now, you should of been here back in 03 when the format was totally different.

Tiz a piece of cake to get past all the ot stuff now.

If you were to seperate down to the strictly leverguns stuff nowdays tho there wouldn't be much here.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:44 am

We started off with one forum that contained everything, nice and cozy. That was OK but got cumbersome with WTS adds and so we added another forum for the classified.
Then when the election posts went nuts we added a political forum.

So we have all we need. We ain't gonna change it no more.

If somebody don't like our simple little community, they can go to The High Road[ or The Firing Line, they got lots of forums to read through.

Joe

Jayhawker · Post by **Jayhawker** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:56 am

O.S.O.K. wrote:Works for me. Just put OT in front of your subject....

Shouldn't this post have an "OT" in the subject line?

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:08 pm

Jayhawker wrote:
O.S.O.K. wrote:Works for me. Just put OT in front of your subject....
Shouldn't this post have an "OT" in the subject line?

Yes it should but evidently, the OP was so caught up in his excitement about posting a forum change suggestion after making only 19 posts since joining us that it completely slipped his mind. Nothing like making an OT: post to complain about OT: posts on the forum.

But that's OK!!! Plenty of whackos here -- me included!!!!

claybob86 · Post by **claybob86** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:48 pm

jnyork wrote:
kimwcook wrote:It's never been a problem for me. I like it just the way it is.
Me too.

Me three. Let's not tamper with it.

airedaleman · Post by **airedaleman** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:31 pm

claybob86 wrote:
jnyork wrote:
kimwcook wrote:It's never been a problem for me. I like it just the way it is.
Me too.
Me three. Let's not tamper with it.

I'm with you guys!

SJPrice · Post by **SJPrice** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:33 pm

Hold on fellas, and gals, let's not close our minds to ideas just because someone is new. There is plenty of room at the fire for new folks and for their ideas as well, I hope.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:55 pm

Warhawk wrote:I use the "VIEW NEW POSTS" exclusively to read what's here, and I'm very happy with it.

Hop over to Marlin Owners if you want to see what happens when you add too many sub forums.

Yep - I quit going there, because if you think it takes time to screen ONE page of "View active topics" - http://www.levergunscommunity.com/searc ... ive_topics, try going through MarlinOwners if you own a 444 Marlin, an 1894, a Guide Gun, and are interested in their .22 bolt guns, plus have an XLR in .35 Remington.

My 'vote' would be to keep the current format; the LACK of this format is what keeps me from logging on at all to the many forums out there who have overly fragmented things.

I LIKE to read the occasional post about making maple syrup, raising goats, sighting in a SA revolver, or welding. When I don't want those posts, I just skip over them.

Granted - "Leverguns" isn't for everyone - we have developed a sense of 'community' and share more than just the narrow aspect of our particular lever action passion. That is good, because the reality is that there is more to life than our particular hobby with the leverguns. It enriches all our lives a bit.

If a person wants strictly articles on lever action rifles of a particular make and model, I'd suggest that instead of using Leverguns, they simply 'Google' their preferences. Chances are, some of the articles are going to be on Levergunscommunity.com, but you'll be spared the agony of parsing through a page or two of "off topic" posts.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:57 pm

kimwcook wrote:It's never been a problem for me. I like it just the way it is.

+1

meanc · Post by **meanc** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:13 pm

This "OT" Horse has been dead for a few years now. Nothing like digging it up for a few more kicks though.

If you're looking for something specific... there's always the search engine...

If you're just browsing and don't want to deal with all the "OT" posts.... skip over the ones with "OT" or other words in the title that may allude to the notion that it's not leverguns related or pertinent to your likings.

It's worked well for me

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:14 pm

It's fine the way it is. This forum is a lot more than just talking about leverguns. That's just the name of it.

alnitak · Post by **alnitak** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:32 pm

I'd rather read an OT post from one of the "family" here than the same newbie questions over and over, e.g., "What year did Winchester start using the rebounding hammer on their 94's?" Do a search, both here and on the net, before asking those type of questions, even if they are levergun related. I know I only post questions after I've exhausted attempts to find the info. Of course, that doesn't keep me from asking newbie type questions (of course, for many here who have seen everything under the sun, almost all questions have been asked and answered before), but I hope they have at least some substance and possible interest to others. If we restricted ourselves to levergun topics only, I think this would become a stagnant place very quickly. I, for one, enjoy the family and the campfire conversation.

Post by **Old Savage** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:29 pm

Ed I was thinking the # of posts should be 2627 for suggestions.

tomtex · Post by **tomtex** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:44 pm

This is a big site and getting bigger,and it cost money to run it,so way not org this site for different topic's and section, would' en this bring in more sponsor?
Hay ;Look what's posted on it now ! ha ha, all kind of stuff, I think the members on this site or the best on any site, and can draw in all types of sponsors by just by posting and doing articles on different topic's under the sections, just let the members suggest the sections, with the help of the good,noble and very brave site Boss's ,did i say bold.

meanc · Post by **meanc** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:12 pm

just let the members suggest the sections, with the help of the good,noble and very brave site Boss's ,

If you've read this or the other "site change" threads, you can clearly see that the majority of members suggest keeping it as is.

I'll add that a lot of folks here have also spoken with their wallet.

http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... 19#p162219

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:57 pm

slow2run wrote:This is a big site and getting bigger,and it cost money to run it,so way not org this site for different topic's and section, would' en this bring in more sponsor?
Hay ;Look what's posted on it now ! ha ha, all kind of stuff, I think the members on this site or the best on any site, and can draw in all types of sponsors by just by posting and doing articles on different topic's under the sections, just let the members suggest the sections, with the help of the good,noble and very brave site Boss's ,did i say bold.

What did he just say????

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:29 pm

Modoc ED wrote:You know how there was a thread about how many post someone should make before being allowed to sell something in the "Classifieds"?

Well, I think there should be a required number of post someone has to make before they can make suggestions about changes to the forum. Say, 500 Posts. Especially, OT: related changes.

Leave it as it is, put OT: in front of the OT: Subject Line and all's good.

Just my .02¢

Nice Shot Ed!!

jb

HATCHETTJACK · Post by **HATCHETTJACK** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:37 pm

kimwcook wrote:It's never been a problem for me. I like it just the way it is.

+1

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:38 pm

Modoc ED wrote:
slow2run wrote:This is a big site and getting bigger,and it cost money to run it,so way not org this site for different topic's and section, would' en this bring in more sponsor?
Hay ;Look what's posted on it now ! ha ha, all kind of stuff, I think the members on this site or the best on any site, and can draw in all types of sponsors by just by posting and doing articles on different topic's under the sections, just let the members suggest the sections, with the help of the good,noble and very brave site Boss's ,did i say bold.
What did he just say????

Asking for an ESL forum?

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:40 pm

Modoc ED wrote:
slow2run wrote:This is a big site and getting bigger,and it cost money to run it,so way not org this site for different topic's and section, would' en this bring in more sponsor?
Hay ;Look what's posted on it now ! ha ha, all kind of stuff, I think the members on this site or the best on any site, and can draw in all types of sponsors by just by posting and doing articles on different topic's under the sections, just let the members suggest the sections, with the help of the good,noble and very brave site Boss's ,did i say bold.
What did he just say????

Seems the stresses of the economy are in bloom.

tomtex · Post by **tomtex** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:00 pm

Well ed, what the hell did who say, I just replied to a members question as i have been doing on this site from 02, now you plan to stop me , you must be some water mitty type of member?

tomtex · Post by **tomtex** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:17 pm

Hay ED ; I have been wounded eight time, had two stokes, and one transplant and just wish i could get my hands on you now, mitty I have been on this site longer than you, I haven't posted that much, because I been out playing with out countries enemies. And if you think i"m go take some bull from some Navy AO your wrong.just keep up, and you will see what walk on water card is.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:21 pm

slow2run wrote:Hay ED ; I have been wounded eight time, had two stokes, and one transplant and just wish i could get my hands on you now, mitty I have been on this site longer than you, I haven't posted that much, because I been out playing with out countries enemies. And if you think i"m go take some bull from some Navy AO your wrong.just keep up, and you will see what walk on water card is.

s2r, no one is screwing with ya.....it's just the way you strung them words together, it didn't make a lick of sense....Sorry if my comment upset ya off..

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:38 pm

I'd like every post to be guns of some sort, but I don't have a problem if they aren't. I just browse through quickly and open what looks interesting.

flb · Post by **flb** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:57 pm

I like the forum but think it is too cluttered with everyone's list of interests and their guns. I like talking lever guns and hunting with them etc. With the new political environment I don't want every gun I own posted for all to see. Just my 2 cents worth.

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:23 pm

it's a GENERAL DISCUSSION forum. I never understood how anything in a general discussion forum could be 'OFF TOPIC'. Seems like it could only be off topic if it wasn't general discussion, like the classified. Get my drift?

if it's NOT a GENERAL DISCUSSION, then it should be called whatever it really is, then the GENERAL DISCUSSION posts could be OT and then that would make sense.

otherwise someone will sign up and offer up valuable advice on how to fix it.

me, I love it just the way it is, even if everything in the GENERAL DISCUSSION forum is actually general discussion, and not some secret other forum...... KWIM?

Grizz

cowboykell · Post by **cowboykell** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:28 pm

What really amazes me is the weird personal problems that people post. My goldfish died, my cat has the runs, my wife left me, my girlfriend is pregnant, my gout is acting up..... That is what family, friends, and neighbors are for. What did folks do before the internet forums?

kb466 · Post by **kb466** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:33 pm

OK, Ok, I hear you all. You want it to stay the same. Being the original poster and the one with the original suggestion I was afraid some would see it as a complaint, rather than a suggestion. Yes, I don't have a lot of posts here in the new forum, and I guess I did not identify my post as off topic, but it was still just a suggestion--- I wasn't meaning to come across as complaining. And seeing that this is the way people here want to keep it, I'll live with it.

Boreman · Post by **Boreman** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:31 pm

I like it the way it is. Variety is the spice of life and the variety here is downright fascinating.It is easy for me to sort through the threads,I consider it part of the fun.

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:58 pm

airedaleman +1

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:57 pm

kb466 -

Seems like ya posted yer suggestion, got put through the wash, tumbled in the dryer and came out smelling like a rose. Enjoy the forum. I for one am glad yer here. Welcome.

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:08 am

General Discussion

Welcome to the Leverguns.Com Forum. This is a high-class place so act respectable. We discuss most anything here ... politely.

I believe those are Paco Kelly's words.

claybob86 · Post by **claybob86** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 1:20 am

Modoc ED wrote:kb466 -

Seems like ya posted yer suggestion, got put through the wash, tumbled in the dryer and came out smelling like a rose. Enjoy the forum. I for one am glad yer here. Welcome.

+1!

El Chivo · Post by **El Chivo** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:58 am

I like it the way it is format-wise.

However I think there is way too much crying going on for a forum of tough, independent, gun-totin' he-men. If I want a good cry I'll log on to www.irs.gov.