Net54 Exemplar File

[Runscott]

That was another reason I thought this might be a good idea

[GrayGhost]

I think its a good idea, but some have this " I don't want to share what I know attitude" I don't know if that is to deter forgers, or out of cockiness/arrogance, or some combination. Everyone appreciates all the fine help on here, b ut I just don't know if it would work overall.

Also, do your research. I agree on this, but some of the forgeries are really good, and maybe some on here just would like more of the "why" instead of Just " an obvious forgery" or looks like a so and so forgery. huh?

[jimjim]

I think the main reason is to deter forgers. And it is human nature to want that positive reinforcement, so people are still going to post "is this mantle real?" even with a file. Don't we all want to see Shelly's smiley faces on their threads!!??

[Deertick]

I think it is a great idea, although the logistics may be an issue.

• If there is a sticky thread of 'Good' and/or 'Bad', would it be user friendly enough to be effective?
• Can the "is it good" thread photo easily be added to the "Exemplar" thread?

For example, I think that Mark's (?) boxing exemplars replies are outstanding in that it show's the bad along with several (dozen sometimes ) good.

One option would to be to create a sub-forum and have threads on good and bad for particular players. Posts would be updated as consensus is reached, but any discussion would be kept separate from the "exemplar" threads.

That being said, a project like this seems difficult on a chat forum. It may well be better suited to a web page format.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Deertick

One option would to be to create a sub-forum and have threads on good and bad for particular players. Posts would be updated as consensus is reached, but any discussion would be kept separate from the "exemplar" threads.

That being said, a project like this seems difficult on a chat forum. It may well be better suited to a web page format.

Everyone makes very good points. When I posted, I had no idea if logistically something like this would work, and I still don't. As you and others have pointed out, exemplar files alone would not be enough.

A concern I had was that even within a pool of Net54 experts on a particular signer, there can be significant disagreement over a particular item;i.e-some are certain it's bad and others are certain it's good. There would have to be agreement that such a scenario is okay, and it might be addressed by having exemplar threads for 'good', 'bad' and 'mixed opinions'. That might be a forum 'evolution' from the bloody battles we've had in the past.

Even if nothing comes of this, it's worth having the discussion.

[Leon]

I am just toying with the idea but the little forum I just created is locked right now.....just getting some ideas. I don't think there will be any issues operationally. I have serious concerns regarding other issues, but the board is easily adaptable, operationally. And this might not be the right way, that I just tried, but it shows almost anything can be done...