I agree with daiku.

let it be known as the TFG discussion forum

ask the experts is just loaded with implications

gh

Yes, drop the name "Ask the experts". I like Gabel's suggestion:

TFG discussion forum

also, I have a long standing complaint about this forum
I would rather the threads read in the other direction when one is composing a reply
this would place the most recent post closest to the reply writing box....

http://www.tfguild.org/ubbcgibin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=47;t=000028

Crabtreecreek,
Great suggestions for improvement.
I'd be very interested in the alternate website you're using if you would share it. Maybe we'd learn something. I, for one, am lobbying for a change in name for this Forum to clarify its purpose.
I have to take issue with the your perceived motivation behind the professionals: I don't think they're motivated by money to withhold responses. In the case of engineering, it's a reluctance to give a definitive answer without having all the necessary information. This is a liability issue. It's much easier to make these decisions with a set of plans rather than a few sentences.
Anyway, you're outline of a training format is very good and I'll see how it fits in with our ongoing curriculum development. Very well, I think.

OK, since you asked, I am not endorsing any one site over another but The Foresty Forum website has a board devoted to log and timber home building. I would not say it is better or worse but there does tend to be more activity and those posting seem to be very open minded. Discussions tend to be more "get 'r done" and less philosophical. It seems as those posting are not as concerned about liability. I have learned alot and seen alot of interesting homebrew contrivances.

It appears that many of my previous thoughts have already been covered in the "Apprenticeship Program" post Derek dug from back in 2002. I will post on it so as not to hijack this thread.

I like Gabel's suggestion for the forum title as well.

I see we've been re-named. CB.

How about we call it "Pull Swangers Chain". Thats one of the best reads in the forums anyway. ; )

"These forums are not formally monitored by the Guild staff." Perhaps they need to be,is this line an open door to inappropriate postings. Tom

Well, we have learned (the hard way) that the posts are at least monitored. Just ask Steve Lawrence... :rolleyes:
I think if inappropriate posts are made then the poster would get notification, or at least an edited post.

And keep an eye out for spammers, guys! There's a lot of it going around, can be tricky to spot, but if it's even suspect then make note of it.

Please elaborate.