VinylHanger
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As a long time member, I do appreciate it when newer folks add input as far as the forums go. No harm there at all, it is a community after all.
However, I do think that is what most new members don't realize. If the truth be told, this isn't really a place that was designed for technical information or a place to compile large lists of specs and dry information. It started out in the early days as a place to get away from all that. It was just a few friends from different ends of the Earth who needed a place of their own for just hanging out and shootin' the shit.
It is more a place like the local speed shop or pub where friends get together and talk about the things they love and enjoy. There is a ton of knowledge here and even more than a few industry insiders. The difference between this and most other boards is that they aren't here to shill the gear they sell, but to pass on a love for the gear they use.
As for the old posts that pop up, that is one of my favorite things. It is nice to see an old post from a good friend who has passed on or has moved on to other things. It is one of the things that keeps this a tight community. They may be gone, but when we see their avatar, we remember them. This is missed in a lot of other "well run" forums.
So as was said above, it ain't broke and doesn't need fixing. We like it just the way it is. And I guarantee if you stick around for a few years, you will too.
However, I do think that is what most new members don't realize. If the truth be told, this isn't really a place that was designed for technical information or a place to compile large lists of specs and dry information. It started out in the early days as a place to get away from all that. It was just a few friends from different ends of the Earth who needed a place of their own for just hanging out and shootin' the shit.
It is more a place like the local speed shop or pub where friends get together and talk about the things they love and enjoy. There is a ton of knowledge here and even more than a few industry insiders. The difference between this and most other boards is that they aren't here to shill the gear they sell, but to pass on a love for the gear they use.
As for the old posts that pop up, that is one of my favorite things. It is nice to see an old post from a good friend who has passed on or has moved on to other things. It is one of the things that keeps this a tight community. They may be gone, but when we see their avatar, we remember them. This is missed in a lot of other "well run" forums.
So as was said above, it ain't broke and doesn't need fixing. We like it just the way it is. And I guarantee if you stick around for a few years, you will too.