ernokaikkonen 0 #1 September 8, 2002 It seems to me that on many of the forums, the same questions are being asked over and over again. While it's good that important topics such as "Should I downsize?", "Canopies and downwind", "How to make a spaceball" and "Freefall stability problems" are discussed on regular intervals, wouldn't it be a good idea to compile an FAQ for each of the forums? Maybe the moderators could decide which questions and which answers go to the file? Any comments? Erno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #2 September 8, 2002 I've actually been thinking about offering to compile this, but I'm not sure exactly how it would work. I was thinking either links to threads, or just swiping text from posts by people who know what they're doing. HH? Whatcha think?Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #3 September 8, 2002 I was thinking along the lines of swiping text from the people who know their stuff. Linking to threads has the problem of hijacked and sidetracked threads; the actual information might be lost in the static. Also, some topics might have to have more than one answer, since not all truths are absolute. Erno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 26 #4 September 8, 2002 Heya guys... yes this is a good idea. I've discussed it a while ago with the greenies already. In fact, I've actually built the database for this already! The biggest draw-back here would be the effort to maintain this and feed the information in. Non of us had time to do that. How do we keep the data new and relevant? Answers change over time.... Who will do this? Anyone? I'd like to hear a few more thoughts from people about this. I do believe this is a good idea that's worth exploring?Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #5 September 9, 2002 If you need anyone to do the "technical" or "workhorse" aspect of anything, I am willing and able. Just PM or email me if you need anything done, Sangiro. Blues.http://www.brandonandlaura.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #6 September 9, 2002 I have nothing better to do for the winter... So I can do my part on maintaining the FAQs. I have one question remaining though: Who decides the "right" answer to a given question? As I mentioned earlier, there are no absolute truths in some topics... And especially in these questions, but in all the others too: Shouldn't the source of the answer be included, so the one looking for the info knows that the one giving the answer knows what he/she's talking about? Erno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 September 9, 2002 A good thing to do for those kind of topics (rsl/no rsl, chicken or beer, etc) is to present both sides of the arguement from some of the persons who are established authorities in their field (i.e. not me) in a concise manner.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 26 #8 September 9, 2002 Erno, It's obviously hard to decide what the "right" answer may be, and often there are more than one. The database that I created enables people to vote for the "usefullness" of a tip or answer. This will enable the entire skydiving community to moderate and rate an entry. I may drop those that are less usefull from the database from time to time.Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessefs 0 #9 September 10, 2002 I think that this database would be a good idea but at the same time, especially with so many newbies joining (including myself) I think that repeat posting to an extent is good. It gives an opportunity to add and edit ideas due to increased knowledge, experiences, or just recalling something that you meant to say during the last posting. I am sure that there are some overkill repeats but it seems for the most part, more exposure to information (especially safety related) is better than not. Newbies seeing the experienced folk still discussing and debating topics further engrains the habit to never stop education and discussion (again....especially concerning safety!) I know I'm rambling but it's 5AM and coming up on bedtime. Thanks for listening jesse <* Spread the Love! *> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #10 September 10, 2002 True. Discussing things keeps the topics on everyones mind. But the FAQs would be a valuable addition: When someone is complaining how "his canopy stalls easier when going downwind" no-one would have to re-explain the concept of airspeed vs groundspeed, but could instead suggest the newbie that he reads the FAQ. Erno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessefs 0 #11 September 10, 2002 I agree, I think the two mix well together <* Spread the Love! *> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
