Hi gang,as a 'Newbi' to the forum world,I had the expectations of an exciting virtual world of like minded people,willing to share there combined knowledge & experiences,in the hope of answering queries raised. A place that we could exchange ideas,& discuss all sorts of Boat,cruising & generally interesting topics whilst enduring the long dark months ahead.
However,,My brief & first impressions & experience into this new world (my first proper forum) seams to be at present one of a much different place..it seams to be a place,where some members, In my opinion seam to just want to use this virtual conduit as a playground for provocation,arguments or verbal bullying purposes,,Decaying some posts into off topic remarks,witch is then passed off as humor or banter.& again in my opinion,there is by far much more of an effort made on picking someone up on the phrases or grammar used by the 'poster' than helping or being constructive regarding the question or quieri posted It'self.again resulting in the total destruction of the original topic.& the constant need to clarify or explain wording used.
Just a cursory flick through a cpl of threads in general Boating will confirm the above.
So a result of my disappointment in my interpretation of what a forum is, I have concluded that a forum in this guise,is not for me. I am now quite happy to be just join the ranks of the readers, rather than be a active participant,as I have not it seams got the nesasary skills, understanding or Desire to actively join in the games that seam to be of such importance.
& I must stress to new members & old alike,,this is obviously my interpretation of a problem & views that have observed,mentioned,& tried to articulate,,
I Ofcourse apologize profusely to all if unfounded..
Happy cruising or bridge hopping to all.But more importantly,,be safe.