Mod inaction and the future

[Flavivs Aetivs]

Point taken, but I'm not arguing that. Rusty had been putting up with a lot, not necessarily from you. It was probably mostly in private messages or something.

Also, I was just reading the old announcement page for the "forum for ancient reenactors."

That forum page was quite... well it was literally on the verge of breaking down into a flame war within the first 10 posts.

I think there is a sort of "elitist attitude" regarding this site, although I don't think it warrants the reputation that we appearantly have. I think there is a big problem on both sides here, although diminished considering the majority of the Americans seem to have left a while ago.

I learned by being shot down and told I was wrong, and I think the problem might be that the americans can't tolerate being told they're wrong sometimes. I learned most of what I know From the TWC forums by willing to take the risk of being told that something I said wasn't right.

However, I think many of you europeans have a reluctance to concede ground as well on many things as well. If neither side can tolerate it than both sides will alienate each other, no matter if it's put nicely or bluntly.

In regards to that final thread, Mr. Myers put a lot of work into that piece. He wasn't necessarily wrong; it just could have been better maybe. I think maybe a big problem IS the lack of interaction; many of the americans neglect to do much on the site. I think one thing that could help is a forum for sellers to ask for an opinion on the development of a piece from their consumer base, prior to actually releasing a product. There they could show their development and get positive input on how they could continue developing an item, and also how they could do it cost-effectively.

What do you think?