Too Much News?

[Fully Articulated]

I just read a thread that did not have one word directly related to helicopters. Sure, it was about a fire, and bugs, but helicopters? No not really. . .

There has been one heckuvalot of 'news' posted lately, I think about 34% of the postings in the Helicopter forums. Some of it is interesting (as a discussion starter) but then it goes on and on. . .

Like many other things, news is in the eye of the beholder, one man's news is another man's spam. I think we need a forum for news where the news posters can 'go to town.' I can get news any time. I come here for elucidating conversation and opinionon the helicopter topic; not, the CP news wire. Go to http://www.cpnews.com for stuff like that.

 

[MagSeal]

how long did you let this stew in your brain before you had the balls to say something?
You have some validity in your request to have a news forum, but I think you also have the ability to read the post originator and topic just as easily and choose to skip over it.
See how Kyle and RP feel about it, they're the guys affected by this complaint.
I also notice that as you complain about the news posts, you also admit to reading them... :wacko:
I think there were better ways about getting your point across.

 

[twinstar_ca]

i think RP does a great job keeping us up to date... even if the article doesn't specifically mention helicopters, it's almost always about what may affect the industry, is happening, and is related...

my vote goes to RP keeping on as he does!!! B)

 

[407 Driver]

If you don't like it...skip it. I choose to read some of the news articles, as I have very little time to search myself. Some are interesting, some aren't.
Good work RP, if that's who we are pointing at, although I've posted a few news articles myself.

 

[Elvis]

Wow, Hell has truly frozen over I agree with 407 Driver.

 

[Fully Articulated]

MagSeal, you have clearly missed the main point. I'm sure that never happend before eh? 😱

News is fine where it is appropriate. Set up a Forum for news and it can all be there as much as anyone likes. Oh BTW I did not point fingers at anyone in particular either. The volume of news interspersed with 'regular' postings is adding too much "Noise" to the conversation and drowning out the 'Signal' in some cases. It clearly waters down the conversation and is tedious to scroll past on some threads where it is one story after another after another after another after another ad infinitum. Entire pages of 'news' with the same poster aparently answering himself.

News posters should be welcome to post news in a "News" forum. This works on many other BBS/Forum systems, why not here? Then if you want the news, you can go and get it.

Now, you have made your point, and I have clarified mine. Why don't we let the poll take it's course, and see what the result is? The inability to consider the value in constructive criticism is of the hallmarks of a failing organization. I'm sure the concept is worth considering...

As for your opening remark, please take some advice from Red Green - "Keep your stick on the ice" :down:

 

[sharkbait]

Now let's all play nice. Before we get "moderated."
I think that a news story is a good way to start a discussion or can accompany a reply if a point is being made. I am sure that some people do not like seeing a news story posted with no accompanying comment.
That being said you have the ability to skip it.
I and, I am sure, a few others who are overseas appreciate news being posted to see what is going on as regards a story with a lot of aviation content such as the BC fires. For example some of my coworkers come from interior BC and are very interested in goings on.
News stories from smaller newspapers ( The Little Moosepoop Tattler )are also of interest as they are often missed in larger news sites.
I think that the BC fires are an exception that makes the rule.
Moderation in all things ect.
Common sense, that rare commodity, should prevail.
For those stuck in bush camps or other holes the forum serves as a link to the mother ship if not the home planet and gives a little window on our compatriots in the real world so many time zones away.
Fly Safe
Cheers
Sharkbait

 

[Rosco]

The news is great, especially as of late in the helicopters forum. I have many freinds who are flying/fixing on the fires in BC and very good freinds who on their cul-de-sac had one house burn up in the kelowna fire, almost losing theirs. He is flying on the McClure fire and his wife had to move out the kids et al....RP HAS DONE AN AWESOME JOB OF KEEPING US IN THE LOOP WITH THE INFORMATION HE SUPPLIES.

Like 407 Driver said.......If you dont like it, skip it.

RP, THANKS FOR THE EFFORT AND KEEP IT UP.

CHEERS

R

 

[MagSeal]

looks like the poll and the replies are all positive for the news links...keep up the effort RP. You're doing a good job. 😀

 

[downwash]

Me too, also, think RP provides a definite service. If Kyle had the time, he'd be doing it. The substantial proportion of us go along according to the poll. B)