The other Forum

[Frank53]

QUOTE: Originally posted by MartyE

Dave

I wouldn't stay away forever. We don't all agree with everything that is posted on all forums but still there is alot of information posted that can benifit all. Also contributuions always make for a better forum.

and bsides Marty, if Dave stopped by he could pick up the latest edition of the Saturday Evening Post [;)]

[Poppa_Zit]

I have a great idea. How about if someone starts a new forum that would be a place where we could all go to discuss everyone else's forums?

[MartyE]

Dave

I wouldn't stay away forever. We don't all agree with everything that is posted on all forums but still there is alot of information posted that can benifit all. Also contributuions always make for a better forum.

[Dave Farquhar]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Trainz4mr

Looks like someone has gone out of there way to hide the ownership. I'm not sure if this is a good or bad thing - just curious!

Hiding ownership is becoming a very common practice, because a lot of personal data is exposed in the standard registration info--not just an e-mail address, but also phone numbers and mailing addresses. Certain people have been harvesting this stuff for years since it's much cheaper than buying or renting a mailing list, so the only way to avoid getting tons of unsolicited marketing is to either hide the info, or register with bogus info. Hiding it is better, just in case the registrar has a legitimate need to contact you (rare, but it can happen).

There was a thread there about a year ago that really irritated me (the talk quickly turned from trains to bashing of a certain profession), so I haven't visited since. It's a hobby, and it's supposed to be fun, so if you find yourself getting mad every time you visit someplace (be it a forum, club, or shop), I figure it's time to go.

[Jumijo]

This is my favorite of the 3 forums mentioned. There's a very friendly bunch of people here who are quick to share knowledge and to help in any way they can. I almost liken this forum to a small town where everyone knows everyone else by name. I've met and spoken to some great people here.

For me, the OGR forum has a different feel to it. I'm not sure I can describe it. If CTT is a small town, OGR is like a city. Not quite as friendly or welcoming. I've learned a lot of useful things there though. I don't feel like one of the crowd there. Not by a long shot.

MTJ seems to have a handfull of regular posters who seem to post the majority of messages. I always see the same few people in each thread. I post there occassionally. The layout and scenery threads keep me going there. A lot of very good modelers, like one of my favorites, Frank53, on that forum.

Jim

[Frank53]

It's a $1.00 cover charge Doug - but well worth it. [:D]

[dougdagrump]

Frank, Ya got a cover charge for a classy lookin joint like that ?

[Frank53]

as an aside, Bill is also a famous entertainer - Bill From Wayne & His City Slickers appear nightly at the Club Car Lounge:

[Frank53]

Ben is correct.

Of the three O-Guage forums most often discussed, (MTJ, CTT and OGR), MTJ is the only one not sponsored by a magazine (duh!) which throws politics out the window. Products can be discussed with the throttle wide open without the owner/publisher getting an email from an advertiser or sponsor complaining about it. While I have not met Bill personally, he is an email cronie of mine, and to the best of my knowledge, he hosts that forum at his own expense, which is a fact his membership appreciates greatly.

There is no moderation as it relates to subject matter being discussed. In contrast to the AOL Forum, it is moderated as it relates to discussions getting way out of hand or becoming personal, vulgar or otherwise offensive.

All three forums have their pluses and minuses, and folks gravitate to the one in which they have the greatest comfort level or largest circle of like-minded folks.

[Anonymous]

I have problems with the OGR forum much more than any other. They must be using a low bid server. In other word == CHEAP

[ben10ben]

Model Train Journal is run by a guy up in New Jersey named Bill Lango, who goes by the name Billfromwayne on this forum.

[Anonymous]

I know who owns this CTT forum and who owns OGR forum but who owns/runs the Model Train Journal's Forum? A "whois" search shows that the website is created by a Seattle company called designrender.com in Seattle and registered through godaddy.com in Scottsdale Arizona to the registrant DomainsByProxy.com. Domains by Proxy is a site that hides ownership of websites. No where on the Model Train Journal website can info be found on ownership of the site. Looks like someone has gone out of there way to hide the ownership. I'm not sure if this is a good or bad thing - just curious!

Anyone know who runs the MTJ Forum?

[FJ and G]

DD-1,

Next county, Prince WIliam, Gainesville; yeah, usually the a.m. is hardest. TImes out.

[ChiefEagles]

This is my "main forum" but love OGR's Buy and Sale. Made some great deals on there and friends too. Enjoy them all.

[Anonymous]

F J& G, where in Virginia are you? I'm in Fairfax. Maybe it's a local connection problem.

[MartyE]

All forums can't be everything to everyone. They all have there moments. SOme more than others.

[FJ and G]

QUOTE: Originally posted by 351_DD-1

The other forum is great but for some weird reason, there are days when I absolutely positively cannot load their page from my home (server not found). They said it is my isp, my isp couldn't figure it out. Tried different computers, switched to Firefox, disabled the firewall, cleared cookies, you name it. Good thing this forum is always available. A buy and sell board would be nice. hint hint [:p]

Ditto for me. (btw, kudos to the other forums as well like MTJ and didn't know Red had one as well)

[Anonymous]

The other forum is great but for some weird reason, there are days when I absolutely positively cannot load their page from my home (server not found). They said it is my isp, my isp couldn't figure it out. Tried different computers, switched to Firefox, disabled the firewall, cleared cookies, you name it. Good thing this forum is always available. A buy and sell board would be nice. hint hint [:p]

[3railguy]

I can't get on. I got banned.

[Anonymous]

This forum and MTJ www.modeltrainjournal.com are tops. Fun folks on both.

[MartyE]

A lot to do about nothing. It seems that the pile on factor is pretty high. I agree Treavor there is a lot of good info spread here.

[Anonymous]

There is lots of good info and good technical discussion right here on this forum and they don't ignore questions from folks who are not part of the "in crowd".

[Anonymous]

No, the OGR forum is up and rrunning, and has been operating virtually uninterrupted for a pretty darn long time now (after some glitches a year or so ago). I can't even recall the last time it was down.

Both the OGR and CTT forums seem to be relatively unaffected by "out of action" periods, and any problems you're experiencing are most likely the result of your ISP or computer.

[Anonymous]

For those intrested, I could use somemore members at my forum,
http://www.rrredneck.proboards99.com

[Anonymous]

Are you still having a problem getting on the OGR Forum?
It seems to be working , no trouble getting on.

Steve Tapper
Northern Central High Railers

[superwarp1]

just there, working for me.

Gary

[railfanespee4449]

Is it me, or is the OGR forum down?
I'm getting some Mediacom [censored] screen
I don't have any connection to mediacom


Is it working for anyone else out there?