I don't have any solutions - nor do I hope to make people be good - that is a far too matronly role for me.
I was really very shocked when he said that - I have never looked at it that way - but sometimes, I think people use the anonimity of the Internet as protection from civility.
you cant judge a class as a whole, especially a worldwide class as this, by its forum, thats just plain ridiculous...
you have to sail with the people a couple of times, in person, they are more than willing to help, some more than others, but thats life
this is an Olympic class, there are lots of rock stars, every club has em, some are more willing than others, and there are plenty of douches, but there are those handful which are great people that everyone loves and make the difference
it all depends on where you look
its the relationships you build along the way that matter, IN REAL LIFE
you cant judge a class as a whole, especially a worldwide class as this, by its forum, thats just plain ridiculous...
you have to sail with the people a couple of times, in person, they are more than willing to help, some more than others, but thats life
this is an Olympic class, there are lots of rock stars, every club has em, some are more willing than others, and there are plenty of douches, but there are those handful which are great people that everyone loves and make the difference
it all depends on where you look
its the relationships you build along the way that matter, IN REAL LIFE
My post was NOT about using this forum as a way of enticing people into the class or of stifling our opinions – rather it was an attempt to ensure we do our best NOT to drive people off.
Matt
Best of all, she only wants to keep the children safe - in their 4.7's.
BUT
once on the water, Merrily becomes a sailing she-devil!
Don't be fooled Matt, she will push you into the committee boat, for fun!
Remember, The Laser Forum is a place that anyone should feel free to ask questions, without fear of ridicule,
Do the words silver platter mean anything to you?
I'm surprised at you, turning our newbies away with such ridicule
Chainsaw, you might agree with me here, but the beauty of SA is that you gotta get flogged for awhile before your take seriously, hell, even I'm still getting flogged! But aside from that, your pretty much guaranteed LOTS of good information, and can get your question answered right quick
it seems people want this forum to be lovy duvy with hearts and sprinkles everywhere, and safe for the children (there shouldn't be children on the net unless supervised by adults, but thats a different story, AVOID IT!!!)
its all great and dandy, and I'm sure it could be done, but its not the end of the world when some one calls someone a name or some such thing. Like the midget in a recent South Park episode said "words are like bullets, they pass right through me" you guys gotta remember, if you don't like what someone said, IGNORE IT, and MOVE ON!! no one said you had to reply to everything
but I'm sure we could all be decent human beings, and helpful to each other....
MaWill, some words of advise
STAY AWAY FROM SAILING ANARCHY!!!!
you wont like it, people have been killed for less there than what goes on here, this is kids stuff for them
That is 29 people that are not contributing their experiences, their knowledge to the Forum. Does no one find this to be a problem or a concern?
not personally no.
If for example Ross was banned, do you honestly believe hundreds of new members would join up and start chittering away because they would no longer be forced to read his ideas regarding rule changes?
Speaking as an off-and-on lurker for the past two and a half years...
But - to a large extent, the growth of an online community is based on the experience that 'new' people get when they visit.
I am off today as my wife is about to give birth to my new crew!
Matt
I am a light weight sailor and no matter what i do i can't make it upwind in the lead. Any suggestions?
ever heard the phrase "Lesbian Radial Sailor"?