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Hi Everyone,
I just thought would start this thread to get some feedback on the site.
Any comments, good and bad would be appreciated, we need to know what you think so we can provide the best service.
There is still a lot to come, I just want to make sure it's what you want.
Enjoy!
Tony :D
Robert B. Stewart
24-04-2003, 21:17
Hi Tony,
Thanks for telling me about the new web site. I think you have done a marvellous job. It was certainly worth waiting for. It looks great. A lot of thought and effort have obviously gone into into it.
I look forward to searching the site more when I have a little more time. I am now a registered user!
All the best ,
Robert :)
Looks like this will be a great sight when it gets up and running. I was referred here from a buddy of mine in the UK. Looking to see how this grows. I will definately be checking back weekly or more. I really do like how the sight is set up though. Looks great!
Dave Farrant
03-05-2003, 11:32
Thankyou all
For the fabulous site just by reading all the articles and reviews I have learned so much keep it going.
This is now my Homepage and will ever be.
Hi Everyone,
Hold on, we have some great reviews comming up, Paramo, Traser, Keela, nikwax and many more.
woodworm
24-05-2003, 23:49
I'm looking forward to them, the site is great, get some more stuff on here ASAP. I will get my mates to have a look as well. It's a wicked site keep it up :twisted:
The site is great but one problem i have found is that the main page into the site where you enter your e-mail address doesnt remeber you the next time you vist. If you are already using cookies to store this info it might be a good idea to look into the problem because its quite frustrating having to type it in over and over :)
Anyways the rest of the site is great just thought i would give you my feeb back :)
Stewart
Snugpak.com
Thanks for that feedback Stewart. IT will be like this for another week and then we will have it sorted. We do not drop cookies onto your machines, thus the problem with the having to log in again and again.
Thanks for joining the forum by the way!
I have just been pressing the button to enter without puting in my email addy each time and this has worked fine for me once I had registered on the forum?
Thought I'd drop in and say hi - HI! Great site Tony, well done. ;)
I see baggy's found his way in here - you'll get no peace now. :D
Roger Gregory
24-08-2003, 17:32
Good looking site Tony. I hope the gallery is up and running soon, you'll get no peace from me after that!
Roger
cybertrix
24-08-2003, 19:33
Great looking site, very informative. Really like the unbiased reviews. Will be calling in regularly. :)
Thanks for coming over guys it's really great to have you. I am sure there will be lots of interesting conversations to come!
Tone
Looks pretty good so far.
We'll probably cause chaos over here, too...
Anonymous
12-09-2003, 10:26
Loks great Tony, I'd be interested in section where mwmbers could get together to practice bushcraft outside the more rigid (and expensive) confines of a full course. Maybe a geographic based section so like minded bods can get toghether without having to traver too far.
Cheers
Shaun
Or bushcraft LR repairs... :-)
MartiniDave
12-09-2003, 11:23
My bushy LR is now repaired! :-D :-D :-D
Dave
Well, it'll be my turn soon enough... :shock:
Need to weld the seat brackets back together.
gurushaun
12-09-2003, 17:17
:wink: LOL I can't help LR prices Peter :-D :-D
Cheers
Shaun
Hi Everyone,
I just thought would start this thread to get some feedback on the site.
Any comments, good and bad would be appreciated, we need to know what you think so we can provide the best service.
There is still a lot to come, I just want to make sure it's what you want.
Enjoy!
Tony :D
It`s a few years down the line since Tony posted this but I wonder if he ever thought it would be the place it is today.
Over 10,000 members last time I looked so he must be doing something right.
Cheers Tony :beerchug:
louis_last
18-01-2009, 21:29
I think it's a great site and forum I've spent hours reading as much as I can over the past week on here BUT I think there should be less rules on the forum, It doesn't strike me as the sort to attract 14 year old american forum trolls and as such it should just be set up in a manner that allows a large group of members to collectively delete threads if they are deemed to be highly offensive as it seems that generally people on here are pretty mature and well balanced, but that's just my opinion. I'm firmly against moderation or censorship of any sort really, I wouldn't be surprised if one day there was moderators checking our emails.
I think it's a great site and forum I've spent hours reading as much as I can over the past week on here BUT I think there should be less rules on the forum, It doesn't strike me as the sort to attract 14 year old american forum trolls and as such it should just be set up in a manner that allows a large group of members to collectively delete threads if they are deemed to be highly offensive as it seems that generally people on here are pretty mature and well balanced, but that's just my opinion. I'm firmly against moderation or censorship of any sort really, I wouldn't be surprised if one day there was moderators checking our emails.
Why on Earth would we do that ???:eek: We have enough work keeping things running smoothly, thank you.
As for the forum trolls..............we've banned dozens this month alone.
What you don't see is the amount of work that goes on in the background to help keep the forum as peaceable as it is.
cheers,
Toddy
...What you don't see is the amount of work that goes on in the background to help keep the forum as peaceable as it is.
cheers,
Toddy
Mods - thanks for keeping this place the way it is! :You_Rock_
John Fenna
19-01-2009, 07:50
Please - keep it as it is!
I love it here, the best site on the web, where standards are kept high by excellent (well most of the time:)) Modes.
Keep up the good work!
Very happy with the way it's run,mostly.Generally it does seem as though some posters get away with posys that others don't .But as has been said ,We don't have to be here if we don't want to,and the numbers show that many people are here.
A great site ,keep it as it is.
John Fenna
19-01-2009, 08:09
Generally it does seem as though some posters get away with posys that others don't ..
Say it with flowers?:cool: :D
clownman
19-01-2009, 08:20
As for the forum trolls..............we've banned dozens this month alone.
What you don't see is the amount of work that goes on in the background to help keep the forum as peaceable as it is.
Im a mod on another site and we too ban a fair amount of them too, though we catch most of them before they're even let loose on the site.
As for my views on the forum…I think this place is great, so much knowledge and advice here, It's you guys, the members that make it such a great forum.
I think it's a fantastic site.
I've learnt so much and, due to member's inspiring posts, had many ideas for projects.
The only criticism I have (and it's one I can live with) is that it, at times, seems a bit too zealously moderated - some of the moderation is either heavy-handed or patronising. Sometimes.
But it doesn't cause me turmoil and doesn't stop me reading a site that I was really chuffed to find.
bushcraftbob
19-01-2009, 08:46
The site gets me through my working day (i have a desk job) and keeps me sane - cheers!
drewdunnrespect
19-01-2009, 12:15
only one word for it and that is AUSOME
andybysea
19-01-2009, 12:36
Being a new boy on here i wish id found it earlier, great info and friendly helpfull lads and lass'es
Please - keep it as it is!
I love it here, the best site on the web, where standards are kept high by excellent (well most of the time:)) Modes.
Keep up the good work!
What he said!! :240:
calibanzwei
19-01-2009, 12:46
I concur - one of the best resource's I've ever come across!
louis_last
19-01-2009, 14:54
Why on Earth would we do that ???:eek: We have enough work keeping things running smoothly, thank you.
As for the forum trolls..............we've banned dozens this month alone.
What you don't see is the amount of work that goes on in the background to help keep the forum as peaceable as it is.
cheers,
Toddy
wow touche'. I really didn't think this would be the sort of forum to attract trolls. Please accept my apologies for perhaps not appreciating how hard you guys have to work.
firecrest
19-01-2009, 15:29
annymous (shaun) you ask for get togethers about the country , but we already do that with the meetups section don't we?
I think the best part about this site is the meetups and bushmoot. There is some top members with excellent skills ready to share.
John Fenna
19-01-2009, 15:32
annymous (shaun) you ask for get togethers about the country , but we already do that with the meetups section don't we?
I think the best part about this site is the meetups and bushmoot. There is some top members with excellent skills ready to share.
Maybe there were not so many in 2003?
firecrest
19-01-2009, 15:33
eh what? blimey was it posted that long ago?
outpost31
19-01-2009, 17:54
hi folks after years of reading this site i finally joined,needless to say i think it's great .its my number one stop for info on all aspects of "bushcraft". i also get to live vicariously through those who post in the out and about section,on days when i can't get out .keep it up it's become a wee lifeline on miserable days.
Please - keep it as it is!
I love it here, the best site on the web, where standards are kept high by excellent (well most of the time:)) Modes.
Keep up the good work!
John you took the words out of my mouth
I have to say the site has given me far more than I have put into it, the moderators IMHO don't get enough praise for the excellent work they do, I believe the rules and high standards on bcuk make it a world class site.
If as some believe, the moderation on here is unecessary, they only have to go onto other sites and follow the threads that have been hijacked and dragged into the gutter and you'll see why bcuk standards are so high.
BCUK ADMIN TEAM :You_Rock_
louis_last
19-01-2009, 21:24
I guess I just wish that moderation wasn't necessary. maybe one day.
I think it's a fantastic site.
I've learnt so much and, due to member's inspiring posts, had many ideas for projects.
The only criticism I have (and it's one I can live with) is that it, at times, seems a bit too zealously moderated - some of the moderation is either heavy-handed or patronising. Sometimes.
But it doesn't cause me turmoil and doesn't stop me reading a site that I was really chuffed to find.
:D
Us Mods are human aswell! So, yes - your observation could well be true, but we do our outmost best to maintain a straight a course as possible / we can; On the other hand, sometimes members react in the same way. It's normal, especially caused by the fact you can't see what someone at the other end does emotion like.
Communication is done by written word - which can be interpreted in many ways. In daily life we use facial expressions, something fora usually lack.
We only have smilies :approve: :D
;)
A big THANK YOU to you members for all your input!
I guess I just wish that moderation wasn't necessary. maybe one day.
We all wish that, but it's just human nature, some people are not content unless they are causing trouble for others
Hammock_man
19-01-2009, 21:46
I have learned so much form this one site.
If I have a criticism it is that sometimes the new posts some so thick and fast the latest post part of the home page means blink and you missed an updated thread. I do subscribe to some threads but would it be possible to extend the new treads portion?
Meanwhile THANKS for a great site
I like the rules and the feeling of the site, it's a good place to come to and you know you won't get flamed for a silly comments or questions. I adore the fact there are no cliques here either.
A fantastic resource for bushcraft. This ought to be my favourite site on the net BUT I have to admit that time and again I see aggressive behaviour by either moderators or old-timers towards newer well-meaning members, so I often come on here and end up getting wound up, in sharp contrast to really friendly forums like Song of the Paddle or Spiritburner. The site itself is fantastic, and all credit to Tony's efforts. It's just that the "culture" needs to change.
I think this is a fine place to be. I've met some fantastic folks over the time I have been a subscriber. Long may this last! I have been touched by the kindness, integrity and skills available. :You_Rock_
Aggressive behavior, in any way or form, is a difficult thing to moderate effectively at the best of times and I think this is only done well by hard work and diligence! This site could have gone the way of others by way of insults and arrogance. The Mods, and three cheers to ALL of them, need all our support otherwise we, as users, will be the losers.
Cheers Tony and the team!
Swyn
Hmmmm, well there's a complaint.
I don't see it though, :dunno:
Examples of this would help please, Nonsuch.
Tony's brief to his Mods is
"Ask them nicely"
"If it doesn't stop, be firm"
"If it continues, ban them"
and we have assorted infractions and cards that can be administered as required to back up our intent.
The self moderation took all of us a bit to get the hang of, but we value the input and appreciate that the membership themselves are involved in keeping things on track.
The only real exceptions to this advice are the out and out spammers who get as quick a lifetime ban as we can hit the buttons :cussing: Some of the 'adult' stuff numpties try to post is absolutely gross, and I'm no prude. Usually it's just cheap 'medicinal' enhancements or Taiwanese trainers though :rolleyes:
The site values tolerant courtesy and family / schools friendly postings.
If you have a complaint we will listen and where we can, explain. If someone rants at us they'll get short shrift though.
Personally, I like the site, I like the ethos, the information that is so freely offered, the friendships I've made :D and truth be told, for such a disparate community of over 10,000 people there are very few disagreements.
cheers,
Toddy
Hmmmm, well there's a complaint.
I don't see it though, :dunno:
Examples of this would help please, Nonsuch.
<snip>
And with that I invite you, Nonsuch, to PM me with all your thoughts if you wish too. And because it's you, you may do it in dutch :D
;)
so far this site has led to me getting profitable information (cheers mary :)), meeting strangers from the internet in an extremely convivial setting, lighting and feeding a fire on the crannog :cool: learning loads of stuff and having a laugh. this is easily the most productive web site I have ever subscribed too.
I also think that the mods generally do well to let us rant (i am, believe it or not, a guilty party) without debates getting especially venomous.
slainte - to those who keep it running.
And with that I invite you, Nonsuch, to PM me with all your thoughts if you wish too. And because it's you, you may do it in dutch :D
;)
PM sent. Thanks for the opportunity
I've been on the Net for years yet only found this site a couple of months back, I've never seen any aggression, only excellent advice, I'm not a lover of Mods but on here they are human. http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/images/icons/icon12.gif
bushyboo
20-01-2009, 21:27
Great Site
Although i dont post that much im always not far away
Ive learnt alot and got a lot out if this site long may it continue
many thanks Tony and the Team
(still miss the rep button)
monkey boy
20-01-2009, 21:44
im new to the bushcrafting world, i was so happy when i came across this site as it has helped me in so many ways, now i can get started with all the learning that i need to do. `if i get stuck on anything i know where to go.
thanx everyone for such a great website
This is a blast from the past but worth seeing. :D
Well I have to say I'm a fan, I probably talk too much on here but people seem to let me get away with it. ;)
I think the Moding is about right and usually even handed.
At the end of the day most stuff is handled by the membership itself in a peaceable manner, but if someone really sets out to push against the boundaries then they have to expect to get a rap on the knuckles.
It's not so hard to understand is it?
its all goos ive already ranted about the passion and openess on here elsewhere so ill keep it short..but having been put off forums by the heirahcies before its cool that theres none of that here...iwas warned the place is addictive and damn they were right..........