The reason we need to do a better job with our forum The following is an email I received from a mother of a young child. This email was sent to my yahoo account. The only way to get my yahoo account here is to click on my name. If it would have came from the tournament page it would have been sent to my work email. SN has a chance to do something really good with this form of commutation and we are shooting our self in the foot. IMO Hello Mr. Keith, I have a son (11 yrs) that has become interested in disc golf. We live in St. Tammany parish and do not have a lot of opportunities to play. He came upon the website for the Southern Nationals and saw your tournament for the La Cote Disc golf course in honor of Kaitlin Aydell. I am certain that you are extrememly busy, but could you possibly help us out. He owns a few of his own discs, but we have no idea hour tourneys work. Here are a couple of questions we have.. * Are 11 yr olds even allowed to play? He will be 12 in Feb., but for now he is only in Jr. High. * Is it possible to watch your event if you are not allowed to play? * What direction would you give a young player who is interested in this sport, but has no mentor? Thank you so much for the help. We appreciate your time. Good luck with your event. It looks to be very exciting. Cherie Stafford For the non believers, let me know and I will forward the email to you. http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178385#msg-178385 Thu, 23 May 2013 17:23:11 -0500 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178531#msg-178531 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178531#msg-178531 Crunchyfrolfer General Discussion Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:46:19 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178525#msg-178525 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178525#msg-178525
I truly don't see any big problems on here and don't know why this is even an issue. Some people go back and forth sure, but really, what's the harm? Occasionally people may cross the line on here but not often enough to justify someone having to sort through all this junk and edit it IMO.]]> ThomasD General Discussion Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:18:30 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178480#msg-178480 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178480#msg-178480
I'd wager there are a few other threads on this forum that could use some "cleaning."

Don't take this the wrong way. I just hope whoever did it is consistent.

rWc3523

Oh, Keith, what do you mean by "clean?"


(Griff, rock on!)]]> Russ3523 General Discussion Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:51:09 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178475#msg-178475 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178475#msg-178475 TheZinger General Discussion Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:00:22 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178439#msg-178439 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178439#msg-178439
As far as the forums, I think the board is working on a policy (which other forums have and many enforce) and John K will be the one who decides what stays and what is pulled. At least that's what I recall.

Out of curiosity, what topics might be off-limits?


rWc3523]]> Russ3523 General Discussion Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:31:34 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178424#msg-178424 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178424#msg-178424 -------------------------------------------------------
> Keith,
>
> What was your response to Mrs. Stafford? Did you
> intentionally not offer a junior's division for
> this event? If so, it seems kinda odd given the
> cause.

I have offered all am divisions. I am talking with his mother via email she will decide.]]> Keith Bodin General Discussion Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:35:13 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178421#msg-178421 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178421#msg-178421 ThomasD General Discussion Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:29:13 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178418#msg-178418 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178418#msg-178418
What was your response to Mrs. Stafford? Did you intentionally not offer a junior's division for this event? If so, it seems kinda odd given the cause.]]> Chunk General Discussion Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:26:17 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178415#msg-178415 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178415#msg-178415 Gilligan General Discussion Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:48:21 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178413#msg-178413 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178413#msg-178413 Keith Bodin General Discussion Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:26:03 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178411#msg-178411 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178411#msg-178411 Gilligan General Discussion Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:21:40 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178410#msg-178410 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178410#msg-178410
Quote
Gilly
Keith, you recently bought a truck, I'm sure you did a fair amount of research on it... but I'm willing to bet you didn't go read many forums about it (if any) and there are WAY more forums about your truck than there are Disc Golf. This is in no way meant to attack you but to just bring in that experience that I know you recently had.

You are correct I did not read any forums about the truck I bought. The difference is I have bought like 10 cars/trucks in my life and don't need a forum for information. A 11 year old boy and his mother are looking for all the information thay can find about the sport. I understand what you are saying. Like I said in my first post, IMO

It's all good!]]> Keith Bodin General Discussion Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:16:54 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178409#msg-178409 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178409#msg-178409
1. There could be children looking at our forums. Represent.
2. Some important FAQs to put on any site promoting the sport.

Problem with number 2 for the SN is, of course, the SN does not have a web site within it's control. What we have is a wonderful tool to help tournament players keep up with the championship series. That is a great thing and maybe this is an "It is what it is" situation. Other web sites may better represent/promote the sport in general.

There are web site builders within the ranks of disc golf enthusiasts. Is it time for the SN to take it's best offer on having a web site to promote the sport and our series or would that be premature?

Can anybody remember when there were no web sites?

Man I am old.]]> Discjazz General Discussion Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:13:46 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178408#msg-178408 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178408#msg-178408
Quote

This site looks 10 years old.

Word.

I have brought this up before. It just stalled out.]]> Gilligan General Discussion Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:10:15 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178405#msg-178405 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178405#msg-178405
Gilligan, very true. Maybe you can bring this up in the next meeting.

This website is too bare. It's got 5 links, ok maybe 7 and one of them being the forum. Needs more general information. This site looks 10 years old.

FAQ needs updating badly.]]> Dillon Gourley General Discussion Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:43:44 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178401#msg-178401 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178401#msg-178401
Keith, you recently bought a truck, I'm sure you did a fair amount of research on it... but I'm willing to bet you didn't go read many forums about it (if any) and there are WAY more forums about your truck than there are Disc Golf. This is in no way meant to attack you but to just bring in that experience that I know you recently had.

Another example:
If one would decide to get interested in learning about Autism, I'm sure they would go to many websites and read MANY articles about the issue. But unless they REALLY got involved in the autism community they would probably NEVER have to read a forum about it because there is a plethora of info on the subject outside of the forums (which I'm certain there are probably more forums on autism the DG too.)

It's all about providing enough content so that people looking for this kind of casual information will be satisfied in the correct fashion and not end up stumbling in here because they don't see what they are looking for where one would typically find that information. We look up SO much information every day on the internet and rarely do we need to dig into a forum for said information. This site should be no different.]]> Gilligan General Discussion Sun, 26 Sep 2010 14:47:59 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178389#msg-178389 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178389#msg-178389 mike sidebottom General Discussion Sun, 26 Sep 2010 11:12:51 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178387#msg-178387 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178387#msg-178387
How many have seen the negative talk and said " I don't want my child/family/spouse........involved in this"?

We can not answer any of those questions, but we can control OUR behavior. I know I screw up on here and am trying to do better. All I am saying we as a group can do better with our actions. I have invited this family to come out and see the event in person. He will not leave here empty handed!!! People like this are the people that will grow our sport/series more than anything else.]]> Keith Bodin General Discussion Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:48:11 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178386#msg-178386 Re: The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178386#msg-178386
I have ZERO doubt that these people exist and are looking for this sort of information. But the forum (or any forum) is not where one should be having to look to get general information about disc golf and participation or spectating.

Luckily there is a VERY good chance that people like this only read the first page IF that of a tournament thread and probably nothing more. Why, because they don't care about the people posting "I bet you I will beat your or I'll shave my head" nonsense or "NO Team will be there"... nothing wrong with either of these post, but these people are obviously not interested in that type of discourse and will have gotten most of what they needed by the first post or so.]]> Gilligan General Discussion Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:21:30 -0500 http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178385#msg-178385 The reason we need to do a better job with our forum http://www.sndg.org/forum/read.php?2,178385,178385#msg-178385
SN has a chance to do something really good with this form of commutation and we are shooting our self in the foot. IMO

Hello Mr. Keith,

I have a son (11 yrs) that has become interested in disc golf. We live in St. Tammany parish and do not have a lot of opportunities to play. He came upon the website for the Southern Nationals and saw your tournament for the La Cote Disc golf course in honor of Kaitlin Aydell. I am certain that you are extrememly busy, but could you possibly help us out. He owns a few of his own discs, but we have no idea hour tourneys work. Here are a couple of questions we have..

* Are 11 yr olds even allowed to play? He will be 12 in Feb., but for now he is only in Jr. High.
* Is it possible to watch your event if you are not allowed to play?
* What direction would you give a young player who is interested in this sport, but has no mentor?

Thank you so much for the help. We appreciate your time. Good luck with your event. It looks to be very exciting.

Cherie Stafford

For the non believers, let me know and I will forward the email to you.]]> Keith Bodin General Discussion Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:04:26 -0500