18-03-2018, 01:44 PM
(This post was last modified: 18-03-2018, 07:52 PM by Ruairidh Dunford.)
I like the simplicity of the Forum thread structure and would have loved, had it been practical, to stay with the old format to be honest. There was a conscious decision to keep an open feel to the 'Forum Chat' area, not to move towards sub-divided topics because it has worked well here since around 2005 (maybe longer?), other Forums chose that model but were/are not so successful.
It seems obvious to me, but perhaps needs saying, anyone can set up a Forum to suit their needs at any time. This one was and there is nothing contentious about suggesting another be set up. Suggesting however, is the easy part.
I have built or help build a good number of SWB and LWB Ulsters [sic], specials (a couple with Reliant engines) over several decades. At no point have a felt got at or frowned upon so I personally don't think it is the 'idea' of building these is the cause of recent angst.
I have noted the call of 'them and us' situations are most frequently hauled up when someone arrives like a bull in a china shop, is rude or tactless. If it helps, think of the Forum as a Pub, if you arrive to the table of quiet conversation amongst a group who are familiar with each other, who are they more likely to welcome?
It seems obvious to me, but perhaps needs saying, anyone can set up a Forum to suit their needs at any time. This one was and there is nothing contentious about suggesting another be set up. Suggesting however, is the easy part.
I have built or help build a good number of SWB and LWB Ulsters [sic], specials (a couple with Reliant engines) over several decades. At no point have a felt got at or frowned upon so I personally don't think it is the 'idea' of building these is the cause of recent angst.
I have noted the call of 'them and us' situations are most frequently hauled up when someone arrives like a bull in a china shop, is rude or tactless. If it helps, think of the Forum as a Pub, if you arrive to the table of quiet conversation amongst a group who are familiar with each other, who are they more likely to welcome?