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Let me start by complimenting Don Moyer on the look and feel of this site. It is quite nice to find a pleasing mix of "ergonomics" and good information, all in the same place. The site reflects good planning and organization...bravo!
Since my purchase of a 30' Cheoy Lee this year (powered by an A4, of course) I have spent a substantial amount of time gleaning information from the Moyer Marine site as well from other sites on the net. In particular, I have been impressed by the volume and quality of information exchanged on the SailNet A4 forum (atomic4-list@sailnet.net). As the forum here at Moyer Marine is relatively new (at least in its present format), and I have yet to see someone post on the subject, I wanted to pass along some concerns that are floating around on the SailNet site.
In short, since I've been logged on to the SailNet site since June of this year, the number of new messages has averaged around 20-30 per day. In general, the chances of receiving pertinent replies to questions, comments or concerns is very high and responses often occur within hours of a post (or even minutes- some people seem to "live" on the site and participate regularly throughout the day!).
In short, the site is lively, informative, humorous and reassuring. The concern has arisen that the new Moyer Marine site will siphon off participants and dilute the sources of good information, given the fact that both sites are excellent resources of advice and information (you may have noticed that I'm trying not to offend anyone, but it's tough given the subject matter...).
A possible solution would be to merge the sites and gather the A4 community together in hopes of reducing redundancy and concentrating the knowledge base. This would help reduce the amount of "searching" necessary to those looking for advice. A "one-stop" for A4 exchanges could be created.
But, is this change desired by the community? Would it be possible? What would be the impacts on Moyer Marine and SailNet? What do the users think?
Food for thought for everyone involved. Perhaps a discussion would result in some sort of fusion. Or perhaps the status quo would win out.
I for one would hope for fusion. Is there some middle ground here?
Kelly
Cheoy Lee 30' Bermuda Ketch
Aber Benoit, France
Since my purchase of a 30' Cheoy Lee this year (powered by an A4, of course) I have spent a substantial amount of time gleaning information from the Moyer Marine site as well from other sites on the net. In particular, I have been impressed by the volume and quality of information exchanged on the SailNet A4 forum (atomic4-list@sailnet.net). As the forum here at Moyer Marine is relatively new (at least in its present format), and I have yet to see someone post on the subject, I wanted to pass along some concerns that are floating around on the SailNet site.
In short, since I've been logged on to the SailNet site since June of this year, the number of new messages has averaged around 20-30 per day. In general, the chances of receiving pertinent replies to questions, comments or concerns is very high and responses often occur within hours of a post (or even minutes- some people seem to "live" on the site and participate regularly throughout the day!).
In short, the site is lively, informative, humorous and reassuring. The concern has arisen that the new Moyer Marine site will siphon off participants and dilute the sources of good information, given the fact that both sites are excellent resources of advice and information (you may have noticed that I'm trying not to offend anyone, but it's tough given the subject matter...).
A possible solution would be to merge the sites and gather the A4 community together in hopes of reducing redundancy and concentrating the knowledge base. This would help reduce the amount of "searching" necessary to those looking for advice. A "one-stop" for A4 exchanges could be created.
But, is this change desired by the community? Would it be possible? What would be the impacts on Moyer Marine and SailNet? What do the users think?
Food for thought for everyone involved. Perhaps a discussion would result in some sort of fusion. Or perhaps the status quo would win out.
I for one would hope for fusion. Is there some middle ground here?
Kelly
Cheoy Lee 30' Bermuda Ketch
Aber Benoit, France
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