Tips and Techniques Forum

[Stone]

I haven’t read all 39,000 posts, but I am sure there is a lot good information (spread throughout a thousand threads) that falls into the Tips and Techniques category. Such a forum would allow members to post Tips as they occur to them instead of in response to a question. Once it is filled up with tips, the forum would be especially helpful to new divers, although even old salts can learn new tricks.

For example, I read some posts that mentioned alternatives to store-bought gauge protectors. Great tips, but what if I don’t remember the forum or thread (or I’m new and the thread is 2 months old)? Those tips could be posted as a response to a question, but also in the Tips forum.

Any comments?

 

[syruss32]

Stone,

Despite the two 'no' responses above I think this is a great idea. I am sure if CaptDave were here and he liked the idea he'd call the two people who said no Communists or something, but I don't need to stoop to that!

I have quite a few tips on my site that I got from several well seasoned divers, one of which had 6700+ logged dives (he is a professional underwater welder that works on oil rigs and stuff like the) and I found them to be very helpful.

It seems that some divers don't think that sharing their wisdom with the new crowd is a good idea. But I think it helps to make the new divers better and safer divers so I am all for it!

Way to go!

 

[Stone]

If a Tips and Techniques forum is created, Tips threads would not have to be duplicated in the new forum.

The current "weight pouches" thread is a good example. Just have a "Weights" thread in the Tips forum that has a link to the existing thread.

 

[large_diver]

Go ahead -- call me a communist. I voted no ;-)

I just worry about the board developing a new section for every topic..........

Perhaps tips already fit logically into the "basic scuba discussions" or "general equipment discussions" section.....?

 

[syruss32]

Originally posted by large_diver
Go ahead -- call me a communist. I voted no ;-)

I just worry about the board developing a new section for every topic..........

Perhaps tips already fit logically into the "basic scuba discussions" or "general equipment discussions" section.....?

Large_Diver I cannot call you a communist. If CaptDave found out I had used his phrase he'd either sue me for all that I am not worth, or make me walk the plank and get a good dunking.

I suppose I see your point, but I think it is still a good idea!

 

[joewr]

L-D,

you're a communist! But it does not have quite the same effect as it would if CaptDave wrote it...maybe if I misspelled it...

Joewr...wondering why L-D wanted to be called a communist...maybe I should have read his post? Do you think this will reduce the rental value of this spot?

 

[ScubaBaby]

Joewr

It depends.....how much are you paying others to advertising in it at the moment ?!

 

[The Chairman]

Somewhow I think Joe wants his own thread so he could rent or sell it... Did you spend too much on that last trip Joe???

:tease:

I'm so broke, I can't even pay attention!

 

[NJDiver_34]

Hey I think it's a good idea. Go for it!!

 

[striking viking]

I posted a thread not too long ago-within the past two weeks-asking others about tricks of the trade. Spyder tec was the ONLY one that came forward with anything. Bob replied with a tip of his own for Spyder tec's reply. My point is, out of a gagillion members, only two people came forward wanting to help another diver make their next dive go smoother. I think it is a great idea, but apparently there are just under half-a-dozen people now that think the same thing. Maybe we are ahead of our time.:idea: