Time to open the Solo Forum?

[Akimbo]

It might be time to lock this post since the original objective is resolved. I don't mind off topic but this is not where I would look for the insights being shared since the forum was opened.

 

[lowviz]

Don't lock it, split it. It was starting to get interesting again...

Hawkwood???

 

[drrich2]

You have entered the Solo Divers forum.This forum is intended to discuss the limits, skills and techniques related to solo diving and not to debate its relative merits.

Might be worth rethinking this rule. Now that the forum is open, and probably more people who aren't already solo-diving or predisposed to it will be asking about it as a potential pursuit, it seems to me if those threads start (or get moved to) this forum, some discussion of the relative merits of solo diving are almost unavoidable.

People will violate the rule without even realizing it, or any ill will.

Just a thought.

Richard.

 

[uncfnp]

Richard. I take that rule to mean debates along the line of "you are going to die" if you solo. And that discussion has no place in the solo forum.

 

[lowviz]

This used to be one of the "Big Girls and Boys" forums.

Now that it is open it can no longer remain the same. It is over, deal with it... *sigh*

 

[Akimbo]

Richard. I take that rule to mean debates along the line of "you are going to die" if you solo. And that discussion has no place in the solo forum.

I suppose Richard has a point if two intelligent divers come up with different meanings. It could be really confusing for divers where English isn't their first language. It might also be a good time to reexamine the "Attention - please read this first" sticky at the top of the forum page. Anyone interested in drafting samples?

 

[Z Gear]

Might be worth rethinking this rule. Now that the forum is open, and probably more people who aren't already solo-diving or predisposed to it will be asking about it as a potential pursuit, it seems to me if those threads start (or get moved to) this forum, some discussion of the relative merits of solo diving are almost unavoidable.

People will violate the rule without even realizing it, or any ill will.

Just a thought.

Richard.

I think you are right on about this. I am not a solo diver, after going through the ringer about even asking the question, would be hesitant to enter the forum, for I do not want more of the same reaction. Others who might have similar approach to this topic might be hesitant as well.

 

[uncfnp]

I think you are right on about this. I am not a solo diver, after going through the ringer about even asking the question, would be hesitant to enter the forum, for I do not want more of the same reaction. Others who might have similar approach to this topic might be hesitant as well.

And there's the problem. "Traditionally" the solo forum was for solo divers. At least that was my perspective.

Seriously Z Gear. You thought that was the ringer? I think you may not be ready for the advanced forums. Period.

 

[Akimbo]

I remember a few posts from non-solo divers who joined because they were curious rather than stirring the pot. I wonder how many people joined just so they could read and never posted?

I don't think anyone minds explaining why we solo; we just want to avoid the drama from the people who are more interested in proving us fool-hardy.

 

[Z Gear]

And there's the problem. "Traditionally" the solo forum was for solo divers. At least that was my perspective.

Seriously Z Gear. You thought that was the ringer? I think you may not be ready for the advanced forums. Period.

I guess you haven't read all the flack I have gotten for opening up this discussion. I have, and if you can take a moment to put yourself in my position you can probably see why I would not want others who are not solo divers to experience this. I hope you are not saying i am the problem. Because there could be new people like me looking at this.