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[jp61]

I am curious if the ADMIN Team has ever considered having a forum possibly named "SMF Kitchen Table" where members could discuss other topics besides smoking meat with the exception of controversial topics like politics and religion. I know we have "Messages for All Guests and Members" and "General Discussion" under "Smoking Meat (and other things)"  but those two don't seem to fit what I am proposing? Just a thought...... not sure if it's a good or bad idea from your point of view. 

 

[chef jimmyj]

Joe can you be more specific? What else would you like to talk about? Other than religion and politics, we pretty much have it covered. We are pretty focused on food, drink and the equipment to prepare it. The guys into Cars go to car forums and so on for other subjects...JJ

 

[jp61]

Joe can you be more specific? What else would you like to talk about? Other than religion and politics, we pretty much have it covered. We are pretty focused on food, drink and the equipment to prepare it. The guys into Cars go to car forums and so on for other subjects...JJ

Nothing specific really. Maybe I'm looking at it wrong, but the thread your talking about for example, imo, would fit better under something like I mentioned than where it is now...... "Smoking Meat (and other things)/General Discussions" No?

 

[jp61]

Sorry, I misunderstood your last sentence JJ.

I'm referring to the thread "What do you drive" for an example.... there are others. Some that I started, that to me didn't seem to fit anywhere. 

 

[chef jimmyj]

Stuff like, What do you Drive, Where do you live or work, show up from time to time, which is ok. I guess General Discusion might make more sense under Community rather than Smoking Meat. There are just so many dedicated forums for other subjects that by keeping SMF Smoking, Food, Beverage and Equipment we can be the Best at what we do. But hey if you think of something you wish to talk about PM me! I'll talk to you...

...JJ

 

[jp61]

Stuff like, What do you Drive, Where do you live or work, show up from time to time, which is ok. I guess General Discusion might make more sense under Community rather than Smoking Meat. There are just so many dedicated forums for other subjects that by keeping SMF Smoking, Food, Beverage and Equipment we can be the Best at what we do. But hey if you think of something you wish to talk about PM me! I'll talk to you...

...JJ

I understand what you're saying about being the best and mainly focusing on food related discussions and photos. The point I was trying to make, probably not too clear, was threads that you mention and others would fit better under Community/whatever, like General Discussions.

 Thanks for the kind offer.

 

[diggingdogfarm]

I think I understand what you're looking for, maybe, a general everyday "chat" forum (separate from the chat app) where folks discuss everyday kinda stuff.....in other words a community builder sort of a thing.
There's nothing wrong with that, I think it's a good idea....there's certainly more to life that smoking meats or even food in general.
Anything that helps build community is good.....I've been the member of many forums over the past 20 years....once the sense of community in the forum declines, the forum is basically dead.


~Martin

 

[jp61]

 

[chef jimmyj]

I think I understand what you're looking for, maybe, a general everyday "chat" forum (separate from the chat app) where folks discuss everyday kinda stuff.....in other words a community builder sort of a thing.
There's nothing wrong with that, I think it's a good idea....there's certainly more to life that smoking meats or even food in general.
Anything that helps build community is good.....I've been the member of many forums over the past 20 years....once the sense of community in the forum declines, the forum is basically dead.


~Martin

We have a CHAT area. There are frequently several guys over there and that is where all the " What's new with you? " stuff goes down...JJ

 

[jp61]

We have a CHAT area. There are frequently several guys over there and that is where all the " What's new with you? " stuff goes down...JJ

Not quite the same.... and nothing really goes on in there until late in the day. I've chatted in there numerous times.

But anywho.........it was just a thought and I think I have your answer. Thanks

 

[kathrynn]

Jeff would be the one who would ultimately decide about a new part. He owns the forum. Not the staff.

Ask him!

Kat

 

[jp61]

Jeff would be the one who would ultimately decide about a new part. He owns the forum. Not the staff.

Ask him!

Kat

Thanks Kat!

You're 100% correct, the man (insert butt kissing smiley here) with the great Rub and BBQ Sauce recipes, book and owner of SMF would probably make any final decision. I am under the impression though, that people with the title ADMIN under their user name would be part of such decision and that's why I referred my so called proposal/inquiry to the admin team. Maybe one of them will boot my butt for 

....sorta speak. 

 

[diggingdogfarm]

I think I understand what you're looking for, maybe, [COLOR=#red]a general everyday "chat" forum (separate from the chat app) [/COLOR]where folks discuss everyday kinda stuff.....in other words a community builder sort of a thing.

There's nothing wrong with that, I think it's a good idea....there's certainly more to life that smoking meats or even food in general.

Anything that helps build community is good.....I've been the member of many forums over the past 20 years....once the sense of community in the forum declines, the forum is basically dead.



~Martin

We have a CHAT area. There are frequently several guys over there and that is where all the " What's new with you? " stuff goes down...JJ

Yes, I noted that, but the chat app is severely limited in that you can only chat when others happen to be available exactly when you're available.


~Martin

 

[kathrynn]

Joe....it never hurts to ask! Got a 50/50 shot when ya do! No one is gonna give ya to boot for asking about things.

Doing stuff on the "no-no" list might....but not asking about new stuff!

Kat

 

[bmudd14474]

Historically all of the topics that arent about smoking meat are just put in the General Discussion forum I know its a sub cat in Smoking Meat but it serves the same purpose as if it was in another forum. If we moved that to MEssages for All Guest and Members it would do the same thing as it does in the smoking meat section.

Not sure there is a true benefit from adding another forum that does the same thing as General Discussion. I will ponder it.

 

[jp61]

Historically all of the topics that arent about smoking meat are just put in the General Discussion forum I know its a sub cat in Smoking Meat but it serves the same purpose as if it was in another forum. If we moved that to MEssages for All Guest and Members it would do the same thing as it does in the smoking meat section.

Not sure there is a true benefit from adding another forum that does the same thing as General Discussion. I will ponder it.

Please don't get me wrong, I like SMF and do not have a problem with the way things are laid out, and really it's none of my business. I just noticed something from day one that imo could be improved upon and thought I'd make a suggestion to see what you guys think of it.

The last two years that I've been a member, I started a handful of non-smoking threads and seen many more started by others in both, the "Messages for ALL Guests and Members" and also in the "General Discussion" forums that, imo really din't belong under neither. Maybe it's just me, but I was never sure of where to post a non-smoking related thread and don't even know if non-smoking threads are welcome.

If they are, this makes more sense to me:

Community

SMF (insert favorite title here) maybe like  Lounge or Family Room or Kitchen Table or Camp Fire etc.

All Non-Smoking General Discussions go here

SMF News

SMF Groups

OTBS

Food Safety

SMF Events Planning Committee Forum

Also..... remove subcategory "General Discussion" from "Smoking Meat (and other things)" because the rest of the subcategories pretty much have everything covered and there's no need for a "General Discussion" there, imo. The "Messages for All Members and Guests" is self explanatory, I think.

 Brian, if you PM me your address I'll ship you some TYLENOL. 

 

[smokeusum]

I am curious if the admin. team has ever considered having a forum, possibly named, "The Family Room", "The Living Room" or maybe "The Kitchen Table" where members could discuss other topics besides smoking meat with the exception of controversial topics like politics and religion. I know we have "Messages for All Guests and Members" and "General Discussion" under "Smoking Meat (and other things)"  but those two don't seem to fit what I am proposing? Just a thought...... not sure if it's a good or bad idea from your point of view. 

I get you completely! We are all connected by such a unique hobby and make close connections among one another. Sometimes you just wanna share a good, a bad, or a different experience with your SMF family even though its not smoke related!

I LOVE the idea of a "kitchen table" forum! That's where we all "normally" catch up with one another with our family or friends!!

 

[thsmormonsmokes]

This is the perspective of an occasional user who shows up in spurts.  So take it for what it's worth.

The identity of this forum in my mind is Q.  If I want to know something about Q, I come here because if it isn't here already, someone will know.  

If I want to ask a question about my Subaru, I go to a Subaru forum.  I talk college sports on a college sports forum.  When I want to see lame political diatribes, or pictures of grumpy cat, I go to Facebook.

There's certainly nothing wrong with having collateral discussions.  But you have to be careful not to lose sight of what makes this forum incredible: lots of users of ever experience level, each happy to share their knowledge about Q, (usually) without getting into stupid arguments over stupid things.  That is exceptionally unusual in an online forum with so many people who know what they're talking about in one place.

If this forum got too cluttered with things other than BBQ, it would to lose at least some of its appeal for me.  In my view, that is this board's identity, which is probably pretty close to what Martin said regarding a sense of community.  -He hit the nail on the head with that comment too, BTW.

Personally, I think that to the extent the mods pursue this option, it should be kept in the corner.  It should be easy enough to find for people who want to go there, but not a prominent feature because that poses the risk of losing focus on what has made this forum great IMO.

Like I said, take it for what it's worth.

 

[smokeusum]

This is the perspective of an occasional user who shows up in spurts.  So take it for what it's worth.

The identity of this forum in my mind is Q.  If I want to know something about Q, I come here because if it isn't here already, someone will know.  

If I want to ask a question about my Subaru, I go to a Subaru forum.
If this forum got too cluttered with things other than BBQ, it would to lose at least some of its appeal for me.

Like I said, take it for what it's worth.

Funny, that was exactly my reasoning for replying to JP as I did. Scored an AWESOME 745i this past weekend, but because I'm not a BMW nut, but a proud owner, I'm lost on their forum... Just wanted to share the reason I wasn't smoking all weekend... I traveled outta state for a new car...

That's why I think JP suggested as a heading. Like different meats, cold vs hot, electric vs gas... I don't cold smoke so I don't look at that heading... But I missed communicating with my "other" family this past weekend!

 

[jp61]

This is the perspective of an occasional user who shows up in spurts.  So take it for what it's worth.

The identity of this forum in my mind is Q.  If I want to know something about Q, I come here because if it isn't here already, someone will know.  

If I want to ask a question about my Subaru, I go to a Subaru forum.  I talk college sports on a college sports forum.  When I want to see lame political diatribes, or pictures of grumpy cat, I go to Facebook.

There's certainly nothing wrong with having collateral discussions.  But you have to be careful not to lose sight of what makes this forum incredible: lots of users of ever experience level, each happy to share their knowledge about Q, (usually) without getting into stupid arguments over stupid things.  That is exceptionally unusual in an online forum with so many people who know what they're talking about in one place.

If this forum got too cluttered with things other than BBQ, it would to lose at least some of its appeal for me.  In my view, that is this board's identity, which is probably pretty close to what Martin said regarding a sense of community.  -He hit the nail on the head with that comment too, BTW.

Personally, I think that to the extent the mods pursue this option, it should be kept in the corner.  It should be easy enough to find for people who want to go there, but not a prominent feature because that poses the risk of losing focus on what has made this forum great IMO.

Like I said, take it for what it's worth.

Don't seem like you understand what I'm talking about. I am not suggesting anything new here. Only to have a proper place to post non-smoking threads that have been, are and will be posted. That's all.