V8Vega I miss the Where are the Model Railroading Boxcars forum. --snip --
I miss the Where are the Model Railroading Boxcars forum.
--snip --
Next time, use a more accurate weapon...
So Antarctica melted. Global warming, I presume*
*(For reference, search "Antarctica," then select my screen name.)
Chuck (Modeling Central Japan in September, 1964 - without commemorative boxcars)
BATMANtstage I'd like to see the "social" threads put in a separate forum...but that's just me. Tom I think that's a great idea. It would be nice to be able to post a thread on a topic where our friends from this forum could discuss other interest we may have in common.
I think that's a great idea. It would be nice to be able to post a thread on a topic where our friends from this forum could discuss other interest we may have in common.
Cheers, the Bear.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
tstage I'd like to see the "social" threads put in a separate forum...but that's just me. Tom
I'd like to see the "social" threads put in a separate forum...but that's just me.
Tom
I think that's a great idea. It would be nice to be able to post a thread on a topic where our friends from this forum could discuss other interest we may have in commen. My (playoff) Hockey thread from a couple of years ago had a lot of participation, it would have been better placed in a social forum. I know a lot of us play guitars and other musical instruments. We love our cars/trucks, photography, kids with special needs and a host of other interest.
As an example, I got PMing with a couple of guys on camping in the Rockies at good railfaning spots. The PMs turned into a camping in general discussion. Not really appropriate for the general discussion forum.
I initially came here to get help and talk trains. I now PM with a few people on a regular basis on things other than model RR. It would be nice to have those conversations and include other forum members in the conversation. It would add to the social aspect of things.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
I hope that I'm not ruffling any feathers but it seemed that few modelers responded on that particular forum. I think that the last time I visited the Anniversary Boxcar was 4 years ago. I realize now that when I visit these forums I typically:
1. Check out General Discussion first, like most of us here do, and respond to topics of interest.
2. Go to Layouts and Building.
I always look forward to seeing Tom's "Even More Signs for your Layout" thread updated. Outstanding resource that, hopefully, will not ever be taken down.
3. Occasionally stop in at "Electronics and DCC".
Even though it was in front of my nose, I think that, perhaps, I unconciously overlooked the Anniversary Forum and eventually forgot that it even existed!
But that's just me, an individual here and am not saying that there was anyting wrong with that forum. Members did visit and post there. But it makes me wonder how many other members here had an attitude or approach that was similar to mine?
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Dave
Just be glad you don't have to press "2" for English.
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I think so far every post since I revived the thread was sarcasm or mocking the existance Anniversery Boxcar forum (someone even stated one of the boxcars had been scraped - in that case, how do you keep following it if the steel was recycled into Garden Weasels or something), or suggesting possible new forums.
Let's put it this way regarding the popularity of the forum - I bump this thread last Friday because I saw the forum was gone - but I do not know how long it was gone before that - perhaps days.Hey MR guys, give us a heads up in this thread if you're considering adding a new replacement forum...
Dennis:
That explains why there were "so many" postings to that part of the Forums, right? (sarcasm intended). Or- are you just making a joke?????
Seriously, no one was looking (based on posting numbers) and (apparently) no one cared- that is, until you just posted above...
Re-directing newbie's repetitive questions (as postings) or my suggestion of a generic help forum would be beneficial.
If someone REALLY wants to know about the boxcar locations, set the thread up as a continuous sub-set, like the "Elliot's Diner" is in the General Forum- it would effortlessly preserve it, that way.
Cedarwoodron
Oh Great! Now all that work I have been doing down in the siding spray painting MR 75th, 6 month and 3 day...and 4 day...and 5 day, and etc Anniversary is for naught. I hope the RR police don't find out that it has been me!!!
Robert H. Shilling II
dknelson richhotrain If they drop that marvelous Where Are The Anniversary Boxcars Now Forum, I will submit my Forum Membership resignation letter immediately. The wherabouts of the Anniversary Boxcars is absolutely critical to me. Rich Is it too late to talk you out of taking this rash step? True, a promise is a promise, but .... Dave Nelson
richhotrain If they drop that marvelous Where Are The Anniversary Boxcars Now Forum, I will submit my Forum Membership resignation letter immediately. The wherabouts of the Anniversary Boxcars is absolutely critical to me. Rich
Rich
Thanks, Dave. I have had second thoughts about resigning, since Kalmbach has indicated to me that they might be willing to reconsider their decision to pull the plug on that extremely popular forum.
Alton Junction
All of this discussion presumes that Kalmbach intends to replace that forum with another.
My assumption is that the MR Anniversary Boxcar outlived it purpose and got deleted, not to be replaced with another forum.
If Kalmbach wanted another forum, it could have added one years ago.
That sounds like an even better use of the forum- a beginner's kiosk that serves to filter the endlessly repetitive postings from the general forum and re-direct/localize them to a place where such questions and responses- as well as the "kinks" stuff can reside.
That doesn't sound like a half bad idea!
As a matter of fact, other sites have '' newbie threads'' until they learn how to navigate the forums, they could always post there.
Good Idea! Dave and Steemtrayn.
Frank
I like steemtrayn's idea. Those of us who are willing to answer newbies' questions can follow the threads, and those who find it tedious to see the same questions repeated over and over can avoid the topics.
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
It should be a place where we can send newbies who ask questions like "best coupler", "brass or nickle silver"," Code 100 or code 83", "DC or...
OP: I am sure I wasn't the only one who noticed the relatively unused aspect of that part of the forum, so I will take no credit (nor would I be so vain as to do so) for it's apparent demise. I would suggest, however, that it be replaced with a general "kinks" type thing (as the old column in MR used to be called), where all manner of fixes and solutions to the "physical" aspect of the hobby process are posted. Not the electrical/electronic, as that is already a specialized category, but a "solutions" type of thing would take some of the data load off the general forum and perhaps allow readers to search more efficiently for remedies and such.
It happen's.
I was getting tired of seeing my screen name for the last to post there anyway.
Nothing like interaction.
chutton01 Hmm, the MR Boxcar forum seems to have been disappeared.
Hmm, the MR Boxcar forum seems to have been disappeared.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Say it ain't so.
I really loved that forum.
Hmm, the MR Boxcar forum seems to have been disappeared.I think I noticed it yesterday evening, in a "something changed - but what?" sort if wayIs this permanent? Have the forces of Good prevailed?What should become MR's glorious 5th column forum now?
Obviously!
Rich,
That should be, pretty ''OBVIOUS''.
Striped
BTW: I should have said, He was at the VA Hospital, yesterday! A new technician in the x-ray dept. asked me. So what is wrong with your left shoulder? I said left shoulder? He said yeah! That's what it says here on the order. I said let me take my shirt off and you tell me what shoulder it is. It will be pretty ''Obvious'' the one with all the scars!
Frank, what ever became of Obvious Man?
Brent,
Rich, keeping Frank, in line????????????? I almost spit my coffee all over My key board. .
65 and over thread, can call it ''The Over The Hill Gang".
Frank,Frankie,zstripe,stripe,Obvious Man, There are some missing.
Well, perhaps there is a need for a "Complaint Dept" Forum all by itself??????
AntonioFP45But if that idea is implemented we would still have to exercise caution regarding the temptation to flame products.
And probably each other as a rivet counter etc..Not good.
However...
That would be a excellent forum for personal reviews followed by questions about the product including fixes if any.
Of course tight guidelines would need to be establish and followed and the reviewer must use clear photos and close ups of the reported flawed area.Running issues could be shown with a video.
And all replies must stay on topic with no "I won't buy a Botchmann","cost to much" and other like off topic replies.
It can be done.
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
dexterdog How about a "When Are We Gonna See Any Atlas Track?" thread? I'm sure that one would have a thousand replies a day...
How about a "When Are We Gonna See Any Atlas Track?" thread? I'm sure that one would have a thousand replies a day...
Now, I really like this suggestion.
The renamed forum could be titled Where Is Atlas Track Today.
Members could report sightings of flex track and various types of turnouts.
Good thread.
I've been a member since 2003 and admit that I had completely forgotten about the "Anniverasary Car" forum. Whenever I log in, I look at General Discussion first then jump to Layouts, then Electronics.
I like the idea of a products review and comments section. But if that idea is implemented we would still have to exercise caution regarding the temptation to flame products. Lately just about every new locomotive, freight car and passenger car that has hit the market has had some type of issue (body detail, color, price tag, mechanism, etc) that has annoyed some modelers to the point where they vent it in a hot fashion on the forums. Nothing wrong with critiquing products that we buy with our hard earned dollars, but it should be done in a clean, civilized manner. Stating comments such as "This engine is a piece of trash!" benefits no one.
Critiques should be constructive and beneficial, especially considering that manufacturers reps do read threads on these forums.
I agree that it might be time to retire the boxcar sighting discussion. A products, product reviews and comments discussion might make a good replacement.
Phil, I'm not a rocket scientist; they are my students.