Post by: mrmoskillz on March 08, 2012, 02:33:16 PM
Post by: bearpaw on March 08, 2012, 03:11:10 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 08, 2012, 03:26:27 PM
Post by: bear hunter on March 08, 2012, 03:41:53 PM
Personally I'm not sure we need to segregate in that way. It almost makes it seem like youth and women aren't supposed to post in the "regular" forums. I think everyone ought to be able to post their topic in the appropriate forum, regardless of their age or gender. Just my thoughts, I'm probably missing something.:yeah:I feel the same. :tup: good point.
Post by: Austrian Hunter on March 08, 2012, 03:50:30 PM
Personally I'm not sure we need to segregate in that way. It almost makes it seem like youth and women aren't supposed to post in the "regular" forums. I think everyone ought to be able to post their topic in the appropriate forum, regardless of their age or gender. Just my thoughts, I'm probably missing something.
:yeah:
Post by: 92xj on March 08, 2012, 04:12:46 PM
Post by: bearpaw on March 08, 2012, 04:38:37 PM
Just add a men's forum.....
Like that's going to work... 8) :chuckle:
Maybe I should note this is for ladies and youth to post topics they don't want to post in other parts of the forum?
Post by: Bigshooter on March 08, 2012, 04:39:18 PM
Just add a men's forum.....
I say get rid of both of them. We don't have a men's forum. Why have a women's and youth forum?
Post by: denali on March 08, 2012, 04:56:18 PM
Post by: benhuntin on March 08, 2012, 05:01:23 PM
youth and womens forums are better seperate :twocents: And just imagine it says mens in front of all the rest :chuckle: :chuckle:Just add a men's forum.....
I say get rid of both of them. We don't have a men's forum. Why have a women's and youth forum?
Post by: billythekidrock on March 09, 2012, 08:12:22 PM
Personally I'm not sure we need to segregate in that way. It almost makes it seem like youth and women aren't supposed to post in the "regular" forums. I think everyone ought to be able to post their topic in the appropriate forum, regardless of their age or gender. Just my thoughts, I'm probably missing something.
That was the exact reason a couple of us disagreed with a "Ladies" board. Some wanted it as a way to draw in women, but some saw it as a way to segregate. Both men and women are hunters so why have separate boards.
But we do have two separate boards that see little use compared to other boards and I was the one who suggested that they be combined. I know some like the two boards and I saw combining them as a better solution than suggesting we get rid of them.
Post by: Bob33 on March 09, 2012, 08:22:16 PM
Post by: bearpaw on March 09, 2012, 08:26:06 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on March 09, 2012, 08:32:26 PM
Or eliminating the Ladies board and leaving the youth board.
Or leave both and combine Waterfowl/Upland/Turkey.......and see what feathers are ruffled there. :chuckle:
Post by: Huntbear on March 11, 2012, 03:42:45 PM
We have two distinct groups here, that need a place to post for just their group. Women hunting and fishing is a big difference from Youth hunting & fishing...
two distinct set of players, two distinct set of posts.
I mean we have fishing and bowfishing... I am sorry, but if I was a lady here, or a youth, it would be slightly upsetting that we are the minority on this forum, and get treated like what we want to post and talk about with others like us (women or youth) does not matter.
Just my :twocents:
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on March 11, 2012, 03:57:15 PM
It is a good thing to see the youth get on here and ask questions without getting the usual smart aleck comments.
I see a question asked like what are some areas to try for a blacktail deer, a lot of time I look at where it is posted, if it is a youth board I try to answer the best I can.
If it is just under the general population I usually disregard it or read all the comments like get out and do some scouting, find an area. etc....
I do not know much about the women one. But to me the youth is an important one. :twocents:
Joe
Post by: Curly on March 11, 2012, 04:36:02 PM
I definitely think a youth board is a good thing.
A separate women board I don't really know if it is that beneficial.
Why not eliminate the polls board to make room for a women's board if the women's board is necessary :dunno:
I feel like polls should just be placed in whatever category is most appropriate. :twocents:
Post by: bearpaw on March 11, 2012, 04:38:22 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on March 11, 2012, 06:34:34 PM
I think this is going in the wrong direction...Having seperate boards for both ladies and youth makes them minorities. Why not eliminate both and have them post with everyone else?
We have two distinct groups here, that need a place to post for just their group. Women hunting and fishing is a big difference from Youth hunting & fishing...
two distinct set of players, two distinct set of posts.
I mean we have fishing and bowfishing... I am sorry, but if I was a lady here, or a youth, it would be slightly upsetting that we are the minority on this forum, and get treated like what we want to post and talk about with others like us (women or youth) does not matter.
Just my :twocents:
FWIW - We have discussed adding the bowfishing with another board, as well as combining others. I dont think we really need two dog boards. :dunno:
Post by: Curly on March 11, 2012, 06:46:18 PM
If we don't have the age listed, it might be worth having a separate youth board so the kids have a place to ask questions and meet each other. That is my feeling on it anyway........ :twocents:
Post by: bearpaw on March 11, 2012, 07:08:46 PM
What happened to the age of the member being right next to their name? I thought that was beneficial. It was especially helpful to know when there was a kid posting.
If we don't have the age listed, it might be worth having a separate youth board so the kids have a place to ask questions and meet each other. That is my feeling on it anyway........ :twocents:
i remember that too, i wonder what happened, i will poke around
Post by: billythekidrock on March 11, 2012, 07:22:45 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 11, 2012, 08:02:15 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on March 11, 2012, 08:26:57 PM
Post by: lokidog on March 11, 2012, 08:41:09 PM
And, for the women hunters out there, we know you are, get to writing more stories of your hunts and sharing your accomplishments, advise, and disappointments, with the rest of us. ;)
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on March 11, 2012, 08:56:53 PM
Having atleast one Board focused on Women and Youth is a good place to post activites or events specifically for those users.
Post by: HORSEPOWER on March 11, 2012, 08:58:57 PM
Post by: Lcl 66 Tinner on March 12, 2012, 10:23:52 AM
Post by: bear hunter on March 12, 2012, 03:11:45 PM
I dont see why the womens board is there in the first place. Every time Ive gone on there, they talk about things that the rest of us would be talking about. I think the youth board should be seperate but the age limit should be lowered to 16, because after that you can hunt by yourself and do your own scouting. Im all for helping someone out if I can. Thats my simple minded :twocents::yeah:
Post by: lokidog on March 12, 2012, 05:11:25 PM
Post by: Arteman on March 13, 2012, 09:22:34 AM
Post by: Camo Queen on March 13, 2012, 10:34:06 PM
Post by: Camo Queen on March 13, 2012, 10:41:34 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on March 14, 2012, 12:14:50 PM
While I'm on a roll I thought I might also add this tidbit... We have a "Speak Your Mind" board ( I am a member of and enjoy) which is basically a second General Discussion board (mostly non hunting related posts)... but we're going to make Ladies and Youth share a board? Perhaps there are other areas that we should be looking at doing away with/combining if space is the issue... :dunno:
Correct. There are a lot of things being considered.
Post by: ICEMAN on March 14, 2012, 06:59:50 PM
Post by: Rudy on March 15, 2012, 02:39:49 PM
I like the idea of separate boards for these two special groups. I want them to feel they have some place unique and welcoming. Worth it in my opinion.
:yeah: agreed.....i notice a majority fo people in the poll and in the thread said to keep the boards seperate they way they have been, yet they were still combined?
Post by: bearpaw on March 15, 2012, 02:53:58 PM
I like the idea of separate boards for these two special groups. I want them to feel they have some place unique and welcoming. Worth it in my opinion.
:yeah: agreed.....i notice a majority fo people in the poll and in the thread said to keep the boards seperate they way they have been, yet they were still combined?
Actually, I had already combined the boards because they weren't being used much and then caught some flack and added this poll to this topic to get member thoughts. :twocents:
Post by: 400out on March 15, 2012, 03:16:24 PM
Post by: bearpaw on March 15, 2012, 03:22:34 PM
Post by: Lcl 66 Tinner on March 15, 2012, 07:40:32 PM
Post by: StacyDave97 on March 16, 2012, 02:05:12 PM
I intend to get my daughter on here also and think she'd be more drawn to the youth and women's boards first, then the others if she has time between facebook! :chuckle:
That said, if you need room for other boards, then keep them combined, but don't get rid of them altogether
Post by: bearpaw on March 16, 2012, 07:01:03 PM
The members have spoken, the poll shows most members who voted in favor of separating the boards like they used to be.
SO THAT IS WHAT WE WILL DO... :tup:
Please give me a little time to get that done, I'm working on a few projects at the moment, but will get to it soon. :hello:
Post by: bearpaw on March 16, 2012, 07:10:36 PM
I think there should be a FAQ section in the general board in HUGE letters
I modified the board that has that info to have that heading. It's right at the top of the board under the "General Discussion".
When you are in the "General Discussion" board, FAQ is right at the top of the page. :tup:
Post by: Annette on March 25, 2012, 10:04:15 PM
Post by: mrmoskillz on March 27, 2012, 12:34:51 PM
Post by: Fishstiq on March 28, 2012, 03:09:45 PM
I have conflicting feelings about having a womens thread vs getting rid of it. I see where many topics could be on one of the other boards, but it's been nice to check in from time to time to see if my fellow huntresses have come across new gear that worked for them, and not have to dig through General Discussion to find it. that being said, I can't help but feel insulted that women and youth have been lumped together. My instant (although very sarcastic) reaction was kinda like.. "Whoa, you gonna tell me I belong in the kitchen next?" I have been on Hunt-Wa long enough to know that was not the intent, but that's kind of the way it comes across. These are two very different and unique categories of hunters and topics, and personally think that both are worthy of having their own boards. I guess when it comes down to it I'd rather see the both boards completely nuked than to see them combined like they aren't valid or important enough to have their own. Just my opinion...
:yeah:
My wife likes the women's board, it's a good place for her to get opinions on gear and issues that relate specifically to women without weeding through all the "guy stuff". It's also a good resource for me ( :chuckle:), okay not like that, but it helps me temper my attitude and ideas about hunting with what will work for her and help both of us enjoy the sport.
The forum actually seems to be running very well (knock on wood) since I reduced the number of categories. That's the only factor I can identify, becuase I ahve increased the number of boards with the recent additions.
The members have spoken, the poll shows most members who voted in favor of separating the boards like they used to be.
SO THAT IS WHAT WE WILL DO... :tup:
Please give me a little time to get that done, I'm working on a few projects at the moment, but will get to it soon. :hello:
Thank you very much!!
FWIW, I think it's really cool to have people running a board who listen to and care about the opinions of the members. I used to be on other boards where this kind of thing was absent.... man, what a difference!
Post by: bearpaw on March 28, 2012, 03:23:07 PM