Top instructors like Tor Lowry are way too busy.
Nothing against Dr. Dave or anybody else, but I'd rather have a talkative Earl Strickland on here than all the "instructors" and "pool scientists" combined on AZB.
So those snowflake pros need a "safe space"...?...maybe you do need a "safe space" Captain Snowflake ❄ ;-)
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If this were my site, I'd attract [pros], protect them...
One thing I think the forums have an advantage of, is you can search for information. I follow another forum for cnc machines, and use that feature a lot to learn about different topics.
iusedtoberich said:Edit to add, the moderation on this forum I will disagree with others and say its "too strict". Many members have been banned that were great contributors for idiotic reasons, imo. Superstar was one such poster. I think letting posters be a bit brash and controversial makes the forum more fun and lively.
Nothing against Dr. Dave or anybody else, but I'd rather have a talkative Earl Strickland on here than all the "instructors" and "pool scientists" combined on AZB.
I hate I missed reading Earl's opinions on here.
I would love to read Earls opinions.
Funny Story, I was talking to a coach at an event and I asked about 5 hour and the kids and what he advised and he answered, I can't answer that. Turns out they can't yea or nay it do to liability reasons and referred to the giant list online.
So I'm kinda wondering if the instructors here could take on some liability they might not want to take on for free?
Nevertheless their thoughts or comments on "that shot at 10:39 in the video" would help spark more conversation. But when it comes to the point of giving free advice that sticks around forever, I don't think they should do that and actually if they aren't already restricted but their school they should be restricted from giving free advice here which might add more liability for AZ. granted I don't know how that could happen..
I would go on to suggest that the Pros and instructors actually create a complete internet presence which could have an ask a question product. I used to do that and it worked pretty good. Then their comments can lead back to their site where they can get paid for their skills.
I did suggest "know your customer" to the admin and if that's possible it would reduce the fake accounts and trolls and allow the Pros and Instructors feel more comfortable.
Late to the table but thanks for the post SpiderWebbComm. A lot of worthwhile people have been missing here for a long time.
I'm not a social media person. In fact my kids and grandkids kid me about being a technological dinosaur. However, I do realize how much I'm missing, especially about pool.
Double edged sword here as moderators don't really do a great job of moderating the fools who create the problems but the management needs the volume to keep on existing.
I do know that the forums are not as creative as they once were but I don't think that we will be lucky enough to recapture the old days. I have never heard a positive comment about the changes to the "For Sale" forum but the new format still exists.
I was very surprised when I read the first few comments on your post.
Good luck to you.
Top instructors like Tor Lowry are way too busy.
Does Lowry play one pocket for friendly wager? if so I have cue and will travel.
I would go on to suggest that the Pros and instructors actually create a complete internet presence which could have an ask a question product.
In over thirty years on the internet I doubt I have reported a half-dozen threads...
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I got you beat.
I HAVE NEVER REPORTED A THREAD ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET.
I got you beat.
I HAVE NEVER REPORTED A THREAD ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET.
What kind of person would report a post? Any post?
JC