less is more

[Coler]

This is a suggestion not an insult.

The large amount of forums dealing with specific groups of fish is in my opinion not helpful (the people posting in them are by the way mostly great).

I think that less specificity in the forums would be better; you see someone post about a sick oscar specifically in the oscar forum while someone else posts about a sick gourami in that forum. Often the advice is quite similar, especially on issues such as water parameters etc. Good information in posts does the same job as creating so many forums, but makes the board easier, in my opinion to read. Of course where specialist advice is needed this is not precuded by having less forums.

I also think that it would make information more readily accessible and increase in the amount of responses to posts.

I also think that the moderators and administrator of this board have a great attitude.

[Drumachine09]

Uhhhhh, what?

[Coler]

The large amount of forums dealing with specific groups of fish is in my opinion not helpful

I think that less specificity in the forums would be better; Often the advice is quite similar, especially on issues such as water parameters etc. Good information in posts does the same job as creating so many forums, but makes the board easier, in my opinion to read. Of course where specialist advice is needed this is not precuded by having less forums.

I also think that it would make information more readily accessible and increase in the amount of responses to posts.

That's it minus the ass kissing

[Drumachine09]

That's it minus the ass kissing

Hate to break it to ya, but this isnt a specialty forum.

[Coler]

one of us is not reading this thread correctly. I think its you.

I am suggesting less forums. More general forums. I think useful information on tropical fish is being lost in the clutter of the large amount of forums, where often that information is applicable to more than just one type of fish. Also that less forums would generate more, helpful, responses to posts.

Why do you hate to break to me that this is not a specialty forum ? What part of my post suggests that I believe it to be one ?

[cocoa_pleco]

things are good how they are i think

[Drumachine09]

one of us is not reading this thread correctly. I think its you.

I am suggesting less forums. More general forums. I think useful information on tropical fish is being lost in the clutter of the large amount of forums, where often that information is applicable to more than just one type of fish. Also that less forums would generate more, helpful, responses to posts.

Why do you hate to break to me that this is not a specialty forum ? What part of my post suggests that I believe it to be one ?

It was implyed, or atleast, thats how i percieved it as. I ,however, think the different catergories is better than "more general forums", because when you need to find a specific think like, cichlid tankmates, oscar foods, or angelfish breeding, you can click its tabs and you can find it. Everyone is entitled to their opinion though, but i doubt the forum will change after being this succesful.

[Coler]

cocoa - as I said, a suggestion only; I think its a really good forum too.

drum machine - I think in fact the exact opposite was what I said. I don't think anyone could have implied that I thought this was a 'specialty forum'. Your initial response did irk me a bit (ummmmmmmmmm what ?) but hey :) no harm done.

Maybe it will, maybe it won't (change). I wouldn't expect it to change on foot of just my view. I'm quite new to it and this was my very unbiased and objective thought as regards a suggestion to improve it.

[jeffs99dime]

Coler, you have made a very good suggestion and valid points. good on you. keep it up.

Drumachine and Cocoa, this is the sub forum for members to express their opinions on what they would like to see change or not, on A.C. he is entitled to his opinion as are you guys. it is encouraged that members come up with new ideas for the forum. myself and the other moderators and William will not tolerate "trashing" another members opinion. this is absolutely nothing personal towards you guys in any way. i did feel however, that it was my obligation to step in. i would do the same for you all if the tables were turned. thanks, jeff

[Drumachine09]

myself and the other moderators and William will not tolerate "trashing" another members opinion.

I wasnt "trashing" his opinion, i just explained why i think we have a better system than the aforementioned.