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Posted by Frank (Member # 6) on January 26, 2003, 03:13 PM:

Hello BOYS!

So we have a new board. Looks a little simpler than the previous board. Should be easier to maintain.

Just as a point of discussion.......I've often considered why someone creates different categories on a particular board? For example, Why create seperate categories for wolf, bear, predator hunting, cats, shooting and so forth? Isn't this sort of a divide and seperate strategy? I mean, why seperate these categories? Aren't they all a part of varmint hunting? Isn't the quality of a BBS provided by the sum total of it's experienced members in ALL the different subjects they may write about? Why seperate our thoughts and comments into different categories?

This is food for thought because it has a lot to do with the makeup of a board.

My 2 for what it's worth. At least we should think about this because I may want to talk about lion one time and calibers the next. What are we going to talk about if we are divided?

Frank

Posted by Cdog911 (Member # 7) on January 26, 2003, 03:32 PM:

Uh, division? Honestly, I see the need for breaking it sown somewhat, but not too far. I come here to talk predator hunting not tell jokes. BTW, what's your favorite song? [Smile]

Sorry, I digress. Anyway, I think we've done a great job of breaking things down enough to keep it organized, but not so much to make it fragmented. Good job. Good board. Post on.

Posted by UTcaller (Member # 8) on January 26, 2003, 03:49 PM:

Leonard,Well good to see the transition went smooth to the new site looking forward to some more good debates.I like the look of everything.GOOD HUNTING Chad....

[ January 26, 2003, 03:50 PM: Message edited by: UTcaller ]

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 26, 2003, 04:17 PM:

Frank, I agree with you, and I won't interfere if you want to get off topic, or mix things up. (be my guest)

In fact, I'm routinely guilty of it, myself. So, sue me. [Smile]

But, some people like a certain amount of struture, and for those that do there is some comfort in knowing they have posted in the correct catagory. If I ever move anything, it may be because it wasn't getting the right attention if it was misplaced.

Another reason is that the big boys all have specific catagories and sub-forums. I thought that posting every topic to a single forum was convenient, and at the same time, a little primitive. We can still do that, just bookmark predator hunting and speak your mind. It's going to happen anyway, you know that.

Therefore, I fully expect that Predator Hunting will receive the majority of the traffic, and that's pretty consistant with most of the other boards....Hunt America being the exception.

But, these things can evolve. Before, the front page of the old Board didn't get much attention, and since you built it, I wonder why, considering your current position on the matter; that you saw fit to create a total of thirty-two separate forums? [Smile]

Let's see the reactions and play it by ear. Appreciate the comments!

Good hunting. LB

edit: I had to correct a little spelling error, anyway, but I notice that some writer from Kansas has a new screen name we need to learn?

[ January 26, 2003, 05:01 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by RayG (Member # 9) on January 26, 2003, 05:12 PM:

Looks like it is off to a good start. I'd like to see at least one other forum "politics" so maybe that will not get mixed into the good exchange of hunting information.
my 2bits.

Posted by Jack Roberts (Member # 13) on January 26, 2003, 05:37 PM:

You need the different categories when the board gets busy. I would not want to wade through 100 topics to find the 10 I am interested in.

Jack

Posted by Steve Craig (Member # 12) on January 26, 2003, 05:39 PM:

Looks very nice, Leonard. Lets give it a go!
Steve

Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on January 26, 2003, 06:37 PM:

WHOOOA HOOOOA!!!

Very Nice Leonard!!!

I lick it, OOPs hee hee, I mean "Like" it!!!!!

Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on January 26, 2003, 06:39 PM:

Hey Leonard,

Who is member number 1??? And what handle is the Kansas flavored writer wearing?

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 26, 2003, 08:45 PM:

To answer Loco's question, and provide a little background: We have been operating as a satellite of the IHLA Board the past year, plus. John MacEwan is the Chairman of the Board of that Organization, and was the first member logged on to the New Huntmasters. Gracious host and square shooter.

We have separated from IHLA, they have their own operation, and we predator hunters now have an independent website to cuss and discuss. Posts show up, members can register. Everybody's happy.

Good hunting. LB

If you look at the bottom of the page, we have included a link to IHLA, should you be interested in contributing.

Posted by Lonny (Member # 19) on January 26, 2003, 08:50 PM:

Looks good Leonard.

Loco, It now looks to me like Lance, aka "The writer" [Smile]

Is now under C-dog911. So am I right?

edit: he will have to come out of hiding, I won't snitch.

[ January 26, 2003, 09:22 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Greenside (Member # 10) on January 27, 2003, 05:53 AM:

Thanks Leonard,Frank,John and who ever I'm missing for making this board function and stay alive! No denying this board's potential for being the "best of the best".

Thanks again [Smile]

Dennis

Posted by Bud (Member # 4) on January 27, 2003, 06:41 AM:

Pretty snazzy Leonard,

Finally got here.This non-computer person finally figured that He had an erroneous password. Profile fixed it.

Bud

Posted by WolverineAtWork (Member # 23) on January 27, 2003, 07:11 AM:

Glad I could finally register..

Leonard, is there any chance of locking the old forums and leaving them up for a week or so? There's a wealth of knowledge posted over there and there's a few threads I wouldn't mind printing for my archives.

Posted by Lone Howl (Member # 29) on January 27, 2003, 10:51 AM:

What the..... I leave you guys alone for awhile and you go and change boards on me!
Sweet lookin' setup here,good job Leonard. [Smile]

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 27, 2003, 11:33 AM:

I will admit that the transfering of files from the old Board is a challenge, and at the same time, something I consider worthwhile. I have been advised that it could also infect this new Board with the problems that necessitated the move, in the first place.

So, there are a couple of solutions. If I can do it, and it is agreeable to IHLA, we may be able to use the old Board, as a "read only" site. I may also be able to transfer "archives" to my home computer, and allow access. I don't have the time to focus on that for a couple days, but that doesn't mean that I intend to flush the content, either.

Good hunting. LB

Posted by Rich Higgins (Member # 3) on January 27, 2003, 11:41 AM:

Hi Matt, glad you registered. Even if Leonard isn't able to archive the threads from the old board the information isn't lost. Just ask a specific question and I'll bet the answers will be delivered with just as much depth and passion as the first time.

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 27, 2003, 04:11 PM:

Well, a modest beginning, but the launch seems to be a success. Hard to believe we have had almost 3,000 hits in twenty-four hours. LB

Posted by Doug (Member # 31) on January 27, 2003, 04:34 PM:

The new board looks good Leonard. I notice that the night hunting forum promises "free advice". I am looking forward to that. [Wink]

Doug

Posted by Barry (Member # 34) on January 27, 2003, 06:33 PM:

WOW,Looks good.

Posted by Jeff Savoie (Member # 38) on January 28, 2003, 02:01 AM:

Whew I made it, better late than never. [Wink]

OK I'm ready, let's have some fun!

Jeff

[ January 28, 2003, 02:07 AM: Message edited by: Jeff Savoie ]

Posted by varmit hunter (Member # 37) on January 28, 2003, 07:34 AM:

Leonard, All of your hard work is appreciated by me.

Living down here in the stone age. I depend on yall for real knowledge.

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on January 28, 2003, 12:55 PM:

I see you resolved your registration problem, Ronnie. Good deal.

Careful with the accusations! I'm not a computer weenie, by any stretch of the imagination! [Roll Eyes]

Posted by 20t-n-t (Member # 46) on January 28, 2003, 06:24 PM:

Thanks Leonard and everyone who works to keep this board alive. I think it looks real sharp.
And BY the way I'm the computer stooge.

Good huntin and keep yer powder dry
Slydog

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