Hi Clay,
Would it be possible to have some sort of “sticky” (whatever this software allows) that would be a list of links to some of the great work that has been done here… to make it easier for people to find?
I ask this because I have posted links to quite a few resources repeatedly, because lots of members apparently have never seen them. I realize that no one really has the time to go through every post on the boards, so consolidating these things in one place would be helpful. When I enter the forum I am directed to “Recent Topics” from there none of the really great stuff from the past is visible after a few weeks.
For example, I have posted links to the Unified grit chart, your wonderful progression photos and stropping photos, Tom’s progression blog posts and some of the great work that Ken has done, many times. Each time that I do, lots of folks react as though they have no previous information on them. I understand this because to even link them I have to spend quite a bit of time with your search engine and/or Google to find the links (that is IF I can remember the proper key words before I give up). Now this is just a sample based on a quick recall job, I am sure that there are lots more that I use many, many times and that would be valuable for everyone, if easily accessed.
I would be happy to work with you on this if you need me!
Hey Phil, you know what they say about great minds… We’re working on just that very thing right now. Actually, when I say we, I really mean CBW because he’s the one combing through all the posts now and compiling the list.
[quote quote=“PhilipPasteur” post=6135]Hi Clay,
Would it be possible to have some sort of “sticky” (whatever this software allows) that would be a list of links to some of the great work that has been done here… to make it easier for people to find?
I ask this because I have posted links to quite a few resources repeatedly, because lots of members apparently have never seen them. I realize that no one really has the time to go through every post on the boards, so consolidating these things in one place would be helpful. When I enter the forum I am directed to “Recent Topics” from there none of the really great stuff from the past is visible after a few weeks.
For example, I have posted links to the Unified grit chart, your wonderful progression photos and stropping photos, Tom’s progression blog posts and some of the great work that Ken has done, many times. Each time that I do, lots of folks react as though they have no previous information on them. I understand this because to even link them I have to spend quite a bit of time with your search engine and/or Google to find the links (that is IF I can remember the proper key words before I give up). Now this is just a sample based on a quick recall job, I am sure that there are lots more that I use many, many times and that would be valuable for everyone, if easily accessed.
I would be happy to work with you on this if you need me!
Mahvelous…
If you guys need any help… just let me know! I can do it!
Is there a selection criteria for poor CBW to use?
Maybe we could leave it open for a period of time for others to add things.
Great minds work better in a group I think!
I can’t come close to remembering specifically all of the invaluable threads that I have read here!
I was also thinking of something similar. A Frequently Asked Forum Question list or so. Shall we share info? If you have any tips or info on this, or ideas on how we can cooperate, please let me know.
Just thinking… this sounds like a Wiki. (Clay: a Wiki can be wider than a database of knife measurements. It can be about any subject, like Wikipedia ). I have no clear ideas about this at the moment, but it seems like we’ve got some momentum going…
I might be afraid of my ______* knowing how much time I spend here. :sick: :whistle:
(*=insert: boss, spouse, therapist)
(I actually have a tendency to leave the window open whether I’m here or not, so it’s not really a good indicator of whether I’m actually on. “He’s here… why isn’t he answering me?”)
BTW CBW, those links are some that I think should be included in any sort of compilation of important historical data.
I tried for just a few minutes to figure out how to create a new page, but did not get there. There is something ccalled a community portal, maybe we can do something with that.
There is also a users guide and help applet available from the main page…once you get there. I am at work now so I can’t spend much time on it right now. I will take a closer look later.
Try that.
I followed my original link and nothing was there. I then selected “recent Changes” in the left panel under “Navigation”, and it brought me to a list of three items, all by me… as I edited the thing three times (now 4 times).
Anyway, I got to my content that way.
This is brilliant. I love this idea. I was just curious how hard it would be to add to the page and it is actually a no brainer. I put in the links to the Youtube videos for the Chosera, so if you follow the link now it contains my contribution.
I suppose there is a potential for abuse by some to hijack or use the page for personal or non relevant info if not monitored or somehow controlled. But it seems like the beginning of a really great reference source.
Good luck with it, I will definitely be watching this one.
Try that.
I followed my original link and nothing was there. I then selected “recent Changes” in the left panel under “Navigation”, and it brought me to a list of three items, all by me… as I edited the thing three times (now 4 times).
Anyway, I got to my content that way.
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Yup… I can see it now. (What actually messed it up in the previous link was the period at the end.)
Cool. This could be a nice community effort. For now, add whatever is appropriate… I’ll try and come up with a way of organizing it! :silly:
At some point we need to figure out how to make a new page/topic/category. This particular one was origninally setup by Clay for sharpening recomendations. I guess what we are doing is sort of in that realm, but possibly we could make a specific page tied to “Hot Links” or “Must Read Topics” or something like that.
A WIKI normally has a page exclusively about one subject.
Then a page for another etc.
So you probably need to work out an index, then build the pages?
Trouble with WIKI’s, they often get abandoned and outdated.
They are a great way to give all the answers to one question with a single link though.
I have over 11,000 posts on a tech forum here in Aus, the WIKI doesn’t get a lot of use as there are always hundreds/thousands of people online who fight to answer questions first.
No WEPS thread yet.
We’re working on just that very thing right now. Actually, when I say we, I really mean CBW because he’s the one combing through all the posts now and compiling the list.