Hey Gene...how about a "Post of the month"???

[CharlieDaTuna]

It's something that is done on a couple of other forums. Maybe with some kind of prize...like a free post or something...lol :p

[Gene_SC]

one. I think the guys may like that one.. We can work on the rules for winnin a nice prize... U thingk they would want Cash?/ lol

Gene

[CharlieDaTuna]

suggestions on the idea. After all, it's your forum  Like..... who's gomma donate the first prize...lol :p That is of course assuming there would be a prize :0

[Gene_SC]

Well CharlieDaTuna, u gots a mouse n ur pocket boy.... he he.. I thought this forum belonged to all of us...

Well I could figuer out something to donate.. I have some old chonies wiff holes in da seat...

On a serious note: How about some pellets, scope, mounts, or even an airgun. The sky is the limit I guess.. What do you think??

Gene

how about a free tune or blade? =D

[CharlieDaTuna]

I was looking at some kind of a little trinket type thing just as a point of recognition. I think maybe I stuck my foot in somthin'...lol...

[Gene_SC]

Dang Charlie, da guys will think I am a scrooge if I hand out key chains............ LOL

Gene

well something very siimple and cheap would be to hand out a coupon for X% off a CDT purchase.

You decide how much X should be.

[CharlieDaTuna]

Not if you put some keys on that key chain  and maybe a few gold nuggets

It seems to encourage "elitism" - a "popularity contest" if you like. IMO, all posts are worthwhile to someone, somewhere - and a potential poster should not be made to feel "inferior" to others due to a lack of writing eloquence, a lesser command of the English language, etc. On the other hand, some individual, having been "post of the month" winner a couple of times could have his ego inflated to the point of being unbearable - a "know-it-all" "airgun god" - so to speak. ALL posts should be viewed as being of equal value and relevance. My $00.02 CDN - FWIW.

[Gene_SC]

You do have a good opinion of the other side. You are absolutly right about all posts. Although I had not thought about the downside to that idea. I would never want to make anyone feel inferior.

The thought of post of the month was to bring out the best in our forum. People who would normaly not post would have an incentive to post about an air gun related experience or something related.

Maybe you might want to add some more of your cents and come up with a better plan....:

Thanks for the other side of the coin..

Gene

not all opinions or arguments are equally valuable.

One can certainly argue that no "prize" should be given to anyone and we should all just post away, but your argument of all posts being equal just flies in the face of reality.

I learn more from one of JPs posts than I do from hundreds of others, and I would include mine among them.

Some people just know more, and have a great way of communicating their experience and wisdom.

Doesn't mean that they deserve some prize for it, but let's be honest and not pretend that all posts are equally valuable or relevant, because they simply aren't.

"not all opinions or arguments are equally valuable" - Maybe not necessarily to you or I, but perhaps to someone out there? Who makes that decision of worthiness?

"your argument of all posts being equal just flies in the face of reality"; "let's be honest and not pretend that all posts are equally valuable or relevant, because they simply aren't"- Why? These posts are based upon opinions, experiences, knowledge (perceived or actual), or experimentation of an individualistic nature. I've been involved in shooting and airguns for over 30 years - "been there, done that" many times over, but I make no claims to knowing all there is to know. Dismissing even a newbie post can be an opportunity lost. It's all a matter of perspective.

[DanoInTx]

Maybe y'all should just give me the prize instead of talking about it so much....I coulld really use a new Harley!

Dan

Again, JMO, but there are many excellent, and very articulate posts on this forum, and many of the others that I frequent - and none of these posts were "solicited" through a "reward program" for the poster. With a casual atmosphere, potential posters feel more relaxed. Folks that enjoy talking airguns, or any subject, really don't need an incentive plan - it just happens - all they need is a friendly meeting place and a receptive audience.

I really don't have a better plan in this regard - but I do appreciate the opportunity to express my opinion without fear of reprizal for presenting a dissenting viewpoint. Thank you for that.