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Originally Posted by Tom Line
This goes back to point #3, in that many of the newer members do not seem to understand that this is not a personal facebook or twitter forum. It is a technical forum ...
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Only if this is assumed to be a technical forum. Chiefdelphi is one of the few ways where FIRSTers can exclusivley connect to one another. It may not have started that way, but it is that now. This is one of my favorite things about CD, the interaction of people thousands of miles apart, who all share a similar interest, collectivly communicating in one location. It is here that one can truely see how FIRST is differant in each region. It actually was here that I truley got my first taste of GP.
If CD only featured techinical discussions then it would almost turn into a Q and A where experianced mentors would do most of the talking, as they are the ones with the answers. It would be an analog of the FIRST Q and A, just unofficial and with sharing of designs. Oh and pictures... those help too. CD would lose some of its value and flavor.
Nothing should be taken away, but more should be added and those additions should not hinder that which is already in place. No one is forcing you to read the posts from "any poster that is either ill-informed or simply rude/snarky/horribly formatted and typed." (not sure how to double quote...sorry) just skip them. It is their loss that you did not reply or didn't read the post.
Great thread Jane. This is a topic that is long due for examination and the results may be a bit interesting.
+ $0.02