I'm done here.....

[MechanicMatt]

I agree 100% with what Griffonks said!

 

[AKDoug]

They are working on it, not just paying lip service.

I hope so. It's a good alternative to what's available out there. Unfortunately, running a large enthusiast forum is not easy.

 

[fastLeo151]

I believe that the fine members on this site is what makes this a great place. I would think the site owners and operators would see that and recognize it. I hope some changes are made and they put forth a positive effort to encourage members to stay and to develop new members.

But..... If they don't surely we can congregate in greener pastures.

 

[Raganr]

I have seen several forums go down this road. Despite living in the new Obama America, people generally do not like change. Format changes irritate and frustrate people. Sadly, technology requires constant change to avoid spam/hackers and allow for more efficient data mining/advertising.

Sadly, with major changes like the one this forum just went through, tons of information is lost in the form of links, pictures, bookmarks, etc. It is sad for the authors that took the time to post and for the community that could benefit from the information.

I have joined SH and will see how things play out. I am mostly a taker of information so I go where the info is. I try to print out informative post because all forums do this.

 

[thomas1]

I hope so. It's a good alternative to what's available out there. Unfortunately, running a large enthusiast forum is not easy.

Especially when it is funded by one person, who doesn't accept advertisements and is paying it out of his own pocket.

 

[woodguy105]

Fish was helping lots of the newbies, then the ex-mod got on his tail. Fish hasn't posted since.

I have been edgy here ever since because the Fish thing was ugly....

Ahh that's where Fish went. He's a good dude, knowledgeable and snarky humor... at least back a couple of years....Lakeside was good too learned a lot from him.

 

[newmexico]

Guess the majority is thinnin'


It just ain't the same?


My goodness the ART MARTIN thread is GONE!

Yeah, I found that one, bookmarked it and was in the process of reading it from start to finish when the site got hacked-- tis a shame it's gone -- well it might not be lost someone may have saved it all somehow and it will re-emerge from the ashes much like that bird who likes fire....

and Mastermind, if you do decide to leave I'll look you up when I do decide to get a new saw and have it done up right, right out of the box. I've seen enough of your insight and talent to know that one of these days regardless of whether you're still on this site or not you'll get some business from me

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Fish is still around, just not here

 

[sunfish]

not getting email notifications for posts. several of us had the same problem...only 2 that I know of have been remedied, mine included.

Thanks for the info!

 

[dboyd351]

not getting email notifications for posts. several of us had the same problem...only 2 that I know of have been remedied, mine included.

Actually, I had that, too, but mine is fixed now.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

My goodness the ART MARTIN thread is GONE!

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/art-martin-will-the-real-logger-please-stand-up.4932/

Magic....minus a whole bunch o' pics.

 

[husq2100]

Since Lakeside has left, only Sneller has contributed so/as much.

We will more than miss you.

Thank you.

I think you could say posted, not contributed as much as Lake....

 

[DexterDay]

Unfortunately, the alternative site is now "503 Service Unavailbable"

There is another alternative. Just not as hard core. I spend most my time there (Not SH, although I did sign up today).

 

[z71mike]

There is another alternative. Just not as hard core. I spend most my time there (Not SH, although I did sign up today).

I can't do it. I tried that other site during Linkbux. My first post was a "you suck" in response to a great deal, like usual. The word got starred out like a curse word. That was it for me. WAY too tight. Can't do it.

 

[stihl sawing]

I don't post a lot, I have averaged about once a week but I have read threads here for close to 9 years. Since I came here to get help with a splitter I have learned to repair and rebuild saws, made some friends, and had an enjoyable time. This last year was difficult to enjoy. Yes the hacking was bad, but the ONE angry mod was worse- publicly belittling members and banning others. Finally watching Mastermind ask for simple support over and over was difficult as I could read his frustration mounting. I mean here he was, making a living, working his tail off, helping folks sort out saw issues, gathering donations for good members in need, setting the benchmark for quality and warranty of his work and the admin or owners can't address his concerns? They delete his posts in the Support forums?

Now ever since I saw the ex-moderator get nasty on Fish, a man that helped me learn to help myself with chainsaw repair, I have bit my tongue for fear of being banned for complaining about moderation. The truth is I should have stood up back then, that's what a man does. Quietly sneaking off or biting tongues when heavy handed people are bearing down on folks who grumpily help others are not quite the traits I want to display. How can anyone fault MM for standing up for his beliefs? Leaving here is not going to help his business and he knows it.

If I get banned now, so be it. I can diagnose, fix, tune, and rebuild two strokes on my own, I know where to get parts and what parts to buy thanks to Lakeside, Thall, Fish, Randy, Stumpy and Brad and many others. God Bless all and Happy new year to the givers of knowledge.

You won't get banned, not by me anyway. most of it I agree with.

 

[AKDoug]

I can't do it. I tried that other site during Linkbux. My first post was a "you suck" in response to a great deal, like usual. The word got starred out like a curse word. That was it for me. WAY too tight. Can't do it.

I can't do FF. I was there before I was here. I just cannot get into the groove there. There's one other place I go to, but it's pretty slow.

 

[MechanicMatt]

I like woodfireforum, I burn wood to heat my house. I actually spend more time in there "Hunting" section more than anywhere else on there.

I just read the Art thread, first off.....Damn shame the pics are gone! They must have been AWESOME. Second, some of you guys are . If a respected Man Died and I heard someone running there mouth, Id try my best to knock your teeth out. Just My Two Cents

 

[Hddnis]

Well this is an interesting thread, can't say I'm surprised.

I was never very impressed with how AS was run, but they were better than other places. In fact some of the rules like not mentioning other sites or non-sponsors was downright stupid and hurt this site a lot.

I'm hardly around at all myself anymore, since the hack the info I used to search for answers is gone.

As to those saw pigs, well...that site ain't really my cup of tea, it would be fun, but I don't see a database of useful information emerging, at least not without so much BS to wade through that it won't be worth the trouble.

FF was never an option, bunch of...er, I'll stop there. I'm a member and I probably check in once or twice a year when I'm bored for some reason. Can't remember ever posting, I only joined to see the pictures.

I just take it all as I should spend more time doing and less time reading about doing. LOL



Mr. HE

 

[Hddnis]

Oh...

Also...


Rocketdonkey, You're a really spacious azz, barely tight enough to pin your big ears to your head. You find your nose to be tickling your throat?



Mr. HE

 

[Hinerman]

I can't do it. I tried that other site during Linkbux. My first post was a "you suck" in response to a great deal, like usual. The word got starred out like a curse word. That was it for me. WAY too tight. Can't do it.

Dex is not talking about FF. I am a member of the forum he is referring to also. It is a good one.