The Purpose of this Forum

[Arlo DiPasquale]

I have been a member on this forum since 2008 and have enjoyed being able to share my knowledge on this great hobby with others, as well as obtain snippets of useful information from other builders (more of the latter). I love coming on this forum and discussing Guillow's balsa model airplanes. I do not however enjoy reading/discussing who's models are better and whether somebody is right or wrong for pointing out a flaw in another person's model. All I am asking is that we all stop commenting on the threads that have nothing to do with balsa model airplane building, and if we have issues with another user, to contact them through their email or through the private message function on this forum, to ensure that the only public posts are ones regarding Guillow balsa models. It is already hard enough to get others that are part of my generation to build balsa models; with other, faster paced "hobbies" such as Call of Duty, etc. luring more and more people. We should not be the ones turning newbies/prospective builders away with our petty discussions/arguments over whether one post called for or not, and who is right or wrong. I hope that we can put our differences behind us and continue doing what we all love doing: building balsa model airplanes. Let us remember we all came to this forum for the same reason, and that frivolous differences should not drive us apart. The last thing I will ask is that nobody comment on this thread, but rather, take into account what I have just said, and if there are any questions, comments or concerns, send me a private message. I wish everybody the very best of luck in their balsa model-building endeavors!!

[TJH]

Well said! I agree with your post 100%. We are in an electronic computerized generation. I personally do this to escape that. If my work is appreciated, great, if not, oh well, I still enjoyed what I built, that's why I do it, and I am lucky enough to have kids that want to learn as well.

[TJH]

Sorry, my apologies, it's late and I missed your request for no reply

[MakMov]

remember this is what it is all about, don't loose sight of it.

[rayd]

Yes, I would like to know what is the purpose of this forum. Does anyone really know at this point? It still has not progressed forward. What is this, some guilt complex, nastiness, 2 face responses? What already? Many of us are older guys.... we've had our careers, jobs/family work, life experience, and we can be forgetful, yes even grumpy. Most here seem nice, not all, some are like 50/50. Cut us some slack though. I've asked for some help and got it, also I've asked and got some wisecrack type answers. No names, no hard feelings...which is why I'm not dropping out, yet. Yeah, I'm on the soap box....some of you need a lecture, maybe not, but seems this site is not gonna make it...bickering will do it in. Some are not seeing the trees in the forest. And there are some know-it-all types. Fine. We don't know it all. Help us, lose us, or be quiet. The young folk, for the most part, aren't interested in craftsman stuff, so its basically us.

This seemed a nice place 2 1/2 months ago when I signed on, for a stupid thing like what kind of glue to use these days. Then as time went by, I saw it not being so nice....yes, people post their nice builds, which are admittedly impressive, but I'm in this for fun and was hoping to pick up some tips, or learn forgotten "stuff" or find out about newer supplies nowadays. I was capable of using past knowledge in helping others to a point, and enjoyed doing it. I don't anymore...frankly, I think members may refrain from logging in as much now owing to potential wisenheimer wisecracks, sometimes mixed into the pot of niceness with unresolved issues. Frankly, it's embarrasing posting this, but I think necessary. No excuses, what's done is done....move on, now, or settle for just a small clique of members until Guillows or webmaster pulls the plug. Feel free to remove this post from the thread if you so desire. Sleep well

[winger]

At the age of 47 I entered this hobby. My first build was a 500 series Stuka. Luckily for me Scigs did his at the same time. For the record he finished way before me. It was a constant source of reference. Same with my hurricane and my near completed lancer-- which Alex had to help me with! My now smashed 900 series mustang was the best flier. Could not have completed any of them without this forum. In fact I have read almost every post on this forum and there has NEVER been a problem till now. Wonder why??????????????

[winger]

At the age of 47 I entered this hobby. My first build was a 500 series Stuka. Luckily for me Scigs did his at the same time. For the record he finished way before me. It was a constant source of reference. Same with my hurricane and my near completed lancer-- which Alex had to help me with! My now smashed 900 series mustang was the best flier. Could not have completed any of them without this forum. In fact I have read almost every post on this forum and there has NEVER been a problem till now. Wonder why??????????????