Boat build forum, why the name change?

[tlandauer]

I think the change to Boat Building Talk with small print Post your build Q & A's here make a lot of senses.
The "tutorial build'' should be clearly labeled so people know what they are getting into, those who are "pros'' obviously would know, but for someone who is relatively new and mistakenly opens a thread there and may be waiting for feedback, it might be worthwhile to consider a clear language to serve as a heads up.
just my .02
Thanks for being open minded on this subject!

[tlandauer]

Never mind, I see now: Build Guides, step by step is good!
The small print is also clear, although I still think someone may post by mistake, but I am sure the mod can move it and explain to the said individual.

[Diegoboy]

Thanks for the input guys. It really does help us.

[kfxguy]

Thanks for the input guys. It really does help us.

Thanks for being open minded! :)

[Ken_NJ]

Boat Building Talk is better than Q&A. Documenting a build with discussion I would not consider Q&A. It's all semantics, the title should convey the content which lies within. The current content within is more boat builds with discussion not necessarily direct Q&A about specifics. It's certainly not my forum to change so this is just my feedback or opinion. LOL a question on why that changed into a discussion!

Thanks Danny!

[T.S.Davis]

You're way over thinking this. Back in the red board days, guys would write articles with pics and descriptions of a build and Wollard would post them separately. It wasn't actually part of the "forum"

A "forum" is according to Websters: a place or opportunity for discussing a subject. If you don't want to discuss your build......a "forum" is likely not the best place for it. Maybe write an article, print to a PDF or something and post that.

I read some of those progress builds just because someone always shares some way to do something I never thought of. Might not even be the guy who's building the boat.

[Diegoboy]

The build can and will be discussed. (after the build is complete)

[T.S.Davis]

So if I post a thread on a build that shows my progression on a scale for instance.......and Mike from ML see's that I'm screwing it up he can wait until I'm done or contact me through a PM.

Will anybody be able to post in there? Seems you're trying to make it easier for a new guy to find "how to" guides. A "how to" from say my 15 yo son might lead someone astray.

[Diegoboy]

A simple PM is obviously the way to go, plus it saves the OP from unnecessary embarrassment.
Also, if you're not sure on your abilities then a "how to" isn't a good idea. On the other hand, if you do a "how to" till completion and your results are not desirable, then no one will choose to follow your lead. Ex: your results are for oval and I want the same boat for SAW.

[tlandauer]

A simple PM is obviously the way to go, plus it saves the OP from unnecessary embarrassment.
Also, if you're not sure on your abilities then a "how to" isn't a good idea. On the other hand, if you do a "how to" till completion and your results are not desirable, then no one will choose to follow your lead. Ex: your results are for oval and I want the same boat for SAW.

It all boils down to some self awareness. For instance, I will never do a "how to" ......

[Doby]

I could do some "how not to's"

[kfxguy]

So if I post a thread on a build that shows my progression on a scale for instance.......and Mike from ML see's that I'm screwing it up he can wait until I'm done or contact me through a PM.

Will anybody be able to post in there? Seems you're trying to make it easier for a new guy to find "how to" guides. A "how to" from say my 15 yo son might lead someone astray.

Exactly what I mean!

[T.S.Davis]

I doubt seriously you'll get many willing to post on a forum with no feedback from the forum. Even fewer that are willing to say "this is how you do it". Because there's always 10 ways to do it. We'll have to see.

Another problem is that there are some that are very confident in their ability..............the problem is that they have less than they profess to have. Think self proclaimed professional.

[longballlumber]

Another problem is that there are some that are very confident in their ability..............the problem is that they have less than they profess to have. Think self proclaimed professional.

I AM AWESOME..... just ask me!

[tlandauer]

I AM AWESOME..... just ask me!

Yeah well, we are not talking about the obvious!!


Some people have no clue, and I agree with that concern, but I think most do have a self awareness and this should not be a problem, plus, if one wants feedback, then don't post in the how to, one can always do that later having run the boat and fixed all the bugs.
Just my $.02