Spotters site???

[Gnat]

Seems like this site is developing into a crappy, spotters forum
Gnat
(I sting)

[Frank]

Have you any suggestions for improvement then?

[Ascot 1960]

Gnat
You may live to regret that comment! Tin hats everyone, in coming!

[Machlooper]

Seems like this site is developing into a crappy, spotters forum

Your contradicting yourself there! This 'is' a forum ! The site is , WorldAirPics , you know, the bit where the photos of aircraft are? So what would you rather see on the "Forums"?
With regards to policing the forums , Frank can only do so much, while annoying at times, certain posts are still innocent and mean no malice etc.

[Gnat]

Hey ML HTF am I contradicting myself?
What I am saying is there are 530 odd members and  all we get is the  same ole same ole crap from a few people, such as .....what is the plane doing over Bal at 12 oclock, a heli was heading south (east, west or wherever) what is the plane doing crossing east to west at 40,000ft and why and so on.
Where are all the great discussions, even disagreements etc. Where are all the great discussions on aircraft and types, their likes and dislikes. Where is Tony K?

This is nothing to do about photographs, all those who contribute are brill and certainly it is not intended as a criticism of our beloved (as some address him) LEADER.
Cm'on lets be hearing you, anybody agree?I have my tin hat nearby.
Gnat
(I sting)
 

[Ascot 1960]

 On reflection some interesting points from Gnat, maybe time to bow out of the forum? One thinks!

[Gnat]

Ah Come on Ascot 1960 its the likes of you who make interesting contributions
There are others.
Gnat
(I sting)

[Ascot 1960]

Okay then I’ll stay!!!!!
 
 As they used to say in School we must try harder. As Machlooper has said:  ‘certain posts are still innocent and mean no malice etc.’ It's all part of the mix

[Stanly]

I'm a spotter - have never been called "crappy" before (maybe as a footballer etc.......)

[Frank]

Lads,

Before we break out the handbags at dawn I'm open to suggestions with regards to the forum and the website.

A forum is only as good as it's users and what they post so it's up to you guys to post broader content.

Should I, for example, trim down the forums or add more maybe?

All ideas will be taken on board, let me know what you think will work and we'll see if it can be worked on.


Regards,

Frank.

[Machlooper]

Crap, I typed out a huge reply and deleted it by accident.
Anyhoo, Gnat, I agree with you on the constant reporting of movements.
I was referring to the forum being called the site . The website is fine as its heavily moderated, the forum is an annex to the site so maybe I was being too finicky.
What other forums have done is have a movements section that has strict rules as to what is posted and how but I think Frank would need a team of mods for this.
BTW: I'm not a spotter.  

[Machlooper]

I'll be honest Frank and you know my views on this.
The needless posting of movements out of Bal should stop unless of course it's done as an actual log .
I mean of course you going to get, say a PC-9, orbiting the area, their based there.
And the "does anyone know what the 139 was doing.... etc etc" , can't be answered because A. Civvies won't know and B. serving personnel aren't really allowed say .

Anyhoo, I'll shut up now, I'm not getting embroiled with a forum war. Have seen this snowball on other forums to the point of people falling out (you know what forum I'm talking about Frank   )

[Gnat]

Well, I got you guys thinking and I doubt if there will be any handbags at dawn, OK?
Gnat (I sting)

[Stanly]

Hey Guys (and girls).
Let's take a chill pill or maybe invite Lieutenant Jackdaw (code-name) back!................

[Tony Kearns]

Hey. Where is Tony K?


Wha?