Steve Worcester

[Joe Greiner]

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I can't find the other post.

Here's the thread, Steve: http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=5790

I used to participate in a few other forums, but now have to restrict myself in the interest of time. My other favorite is the Australian one; it has broader woodworking interest, and even a jokes subforum. That one, as well as SMC, use VBulletin.

Wyatt,

Different versions behave a little differently, but you should be able to find an old thread from the subforum list directly - maybe on an earlier page, if it's very old. The different versions may also behave differently, depending on whether or not you're logged in. And I think VBulletin offers an option of how threads are threaded. I prefer chronological, instead of branching.

[The option is for each user's use. In the User CP.]

The Quick Link for "Today's Posts" generally provides access for 24 hours. "New Posts" can be weird, depending on the version.

Joe

 

[Dick Sowa]

What do you folks (dudes and dudettes) think about a newbie forum (although it may get a beginner header) and maybe a critique forum?

I'm sort of torn. Being fairly new to AAW, I am still using training wheels 🙂

However, I don't think either a beginner or critique forum are absolutely necessary. I think the same thing could possibly be accomplished with some different ways of using the existing forums.

For example, one thing I would like to see different, is that the How-To's, Tips, and Techniques include both a "How to" by those that want to share a technique, and also a "How do you do...yada" for those that are stymied.

According to the current guidelines "This Subforum is for TELLING how to, not for ASKING how too." and "The real purpose for this subforum is for you to tell people how to do a particular technique."

Therefore, I (and I assume others) are reluctant to ask questions about how to do something. Admittedly, they could ask the very same question in the Main Forum. But I think this is the place where those things need to be asked and answered. It would also encourage others to contribute.

 

[Eric]

Silly me, thinking that this already was (is) a newby and critique (when requested) forum, as well as a forum for the more experienced. Interested to see what others think.

I visit WoW regularly (as well as others), but very rarely feel qualified to comment, especially on the "art" pieces. And the critiques from a couple of folks there often seem a bit "mean spirited" to me. But it's a great place to look and learn.

Used to be a bit intimidated by some of the work shown here and on WoW, but have recovered from that disfunction. None of us is expected or required to become a great turner or great artist (or great photographer). But it is a rare person (just my opinion) that would not like to be better at whatever they do. This forum is a great place to look and learn to become a better turner, artist, and even photographer.

I can agree with Texian on this, I look at the work members submit and feel inspired to try new things, but I rarely feel qualified to comment, especially on the "art" pieces. But maybe that will come in time after I recover,,, your sure there's a treatment for this dysfunction??
I can say I've become a better turner because of this forum and others like it. I've found that woodturners here, and in general, are eager to share their knowledge and are a very patient group of people. I just think that there may be another way we can group our interest for more productive reading time, similar to the file structure our computers use to find a file.
Regardless, I agree, this forum is a great place to look and learn, and maybe it's the user and not the forum that needs to change.

Cheers

 

[David Wilkins]

Whats with the, "I'm not qualified to comment" stuff?
We are all just a person standing in front of the lathe whacking away at a piece of rotating wood. There is no hierarchy, and no qualification training on how to form an opinion.

 

[Ruth Niles]

Whats with the, "I'm not qualified to comment" stuff?
We are all just a person standing in front of the lathe whacking away at a piece of rotating wood. There is no hierarchy, and no qualification training on how to form an opinion.

I like your way of thinking, David. If you look at a any artwork, pottery, glass, wood, and your eye "rests" on it, it's good work.

I've looked at pieces and thought "something is just a little off" but I'm not sure exactly what that is. Then someone, even a newbie, might make a comment that will make me think "aha, that's it".

Critique = opinion.......no certification required.

 

[Mike Cunningham]

I like your way of thinking, David. If you look at a any artwork, pottery, glass, wood, and your eye "rests" on it, it's good work.

I've looked at pieces and thought "something is just a little off" but I'm not sure exactly what that is. Then someone, even a newbie, might make a comment that will make me think "aha, that's it".

Critique = opinion.......no certification required.

I agree, to me it's the same as enjoying wine. I can't articulate the various nuances that a wine "snob" can but, I know if I like it or not and if I think about, I can figure out why.

 

[robert davis]

Robert - What are the three sites that you do use?

Perhaps others who frequent this forum would benefit from visiting the other sites that you visit. - John

wood central..world of woodturners..also yahoo mini turning

 

[pfduffy]

Internet pages of AAW

Steve, I replied to your post on Wood Central about use on this site. I have always wondered why this site does not get the use that some of the other sites get. I spend little time here only because of the content, it only takes a few minutes to go over the whole site every day cause no one really uses it. To me there is nothing wrong with the site, the layout is good, the moderators do a good job. With 14,000 + members of the AAW you would think that it would take hours to visit here and read all the remarks, not the case. I'm also no help as I have nothing to offer as to increase the use of the site.

I stop by the AAW site on a daily basis but rarely log in. Why? Because of the hassle of remembering my user name and password. Why bother? Logging in doesn't get me much and the system seems unable to remember who I am so I just surf thru and head for WC or Sawmillcreek. Get the system to be more "member friendly" and I will use it more. Keep the current system and I will seldom log in. For instance, this morning when I saw Bill's thread I foolishly tried to log in with the wrong password. Since I don't have it written down in my log book on the road (Sitting in CA for some sun) I spent the better part of the day doing other things far more important (playing with grandsons) an only now, at the end of the pm do I get to log on useing a gifted password, and a new changed password. - -- see what I mean, WebMaster and Steve? Philip

 

[Ruth Niles]

Mr. Duffy, Phillip, sir, why not use a simple password for everywhere except (repeat EXCEPT) where you have credit card or banking info. I use "password" anywhere I have nothing except my name on file.....nothing to remember there........I can even look to see how it's spelled!!! 😀

Please don't worry, I have passwords on personal accounts that could never, ever be figured out, by anyone, anywhere.

 

[pfduffy]

Thank you Ruth

What a great idea, Ruth! Keep that same user name and password on all sites. That is just fine but these days one has to accomplish more than dumping the trash and getting rid of 230 bogus emails every day. Hence, the different user names and passwords. But, the real strength of my original statement is that I use sites every day that know the instant I log in that it is me and there is no need for my username and password because the site has it plugged in already. With a slight change to AAW's s/w the same process could be adapted on this site. Philip

 

[KurtB]

Philip,
The AAW Forums already has that feature - when you log in, just check the 'remember me' box, and you will be signed in when you turn on your computer. The Members Only area does require sign in each time. Hope this helps!

 

[Ruth Niles]

I would like to say that I don't really use "password", that was an example, but my password is the same on all non-banking sites.

It seems I must be either extremely lucky or not a desirable candidate for spam and junk mail because I get, maybe 10 a day. I feel left out!!! 😉

no, no, that's ok, don't give my email address to your junk mailman....I'm quite content to be ignored in that respect. 😀