cledford
08-14-2002, 09:46 PM
This is our board that Tom is graciously hosting to help us deliver the information needed to combat hype to the masses. The idea actually came from a nonAOer who was monitoring a thread on a different forum and was impressed with the nature of the posts from the AO guys.
I would like to suggest (and only suggest) that we consider some things before moving forward with the forum. One of the key reasons for it being separate was so that non-AOers could easily keep up with what we were doing – so I would say that the post count here might be best kept to a minimum, in organized threads. Just a thought – to make it easier to navigate for others. We’ve also got Deep Blue, Friendly Corner, and Paintball talk to work on a lot of these issues.
Second, maybe a single sticky thread to list out all of the different things/myths/hype we’d like to test out. Instead of multiple threads each identifying a single idea – maybe one combined to start – then working threads for each as the testing starts.
Third, we start a couple of threads that discuss the testing procedures/protocols we’ll use in general. It would be best to keep the processes as open as possible and as easy as possible to recreate – because others will want to do their own verification. Posting data in a consistent and professional manner will also be important.
Forth, we identify members with skill sets (or equipment) that make them more able to conduct certain tests the others. Not everyone has a gun dyno, computer chrono, scuba system, or advanced electronic test equipment – but all of us have some part or other.
Fifth, we come up with a mission statement of some sort. If we just start debunking every claim without the masses knowing why – it might seem as if we are on a witch hunt against every other manufacturer that isn’t AGD. Something like “We wanted to see how fast ALL loading systems fed in light of new performance claims. We found this, that, and the other thing – and oh, by the way, XYZ advertised by ABC is PURE HYPE – here is the proof.”
Again, I’m not trying to impose any of these ideas, just trying to spark debate on how best to go about this. I’d like to see us gain maximum credibility with the entire paintball community (we’re off to a good start) and think that some forethought will ensure this. Don’t forget, we’re the true believers, we’ve got to convince them.
-Calvin
I would like to suggest (and only suggest) that we consider some things before moving forward with the forum. One of the key reasons for it being separate was so that non-AOers could easily keep up with what we were doing – so I would say that the post count here might be best kept to a minimum, in organized threads. Just a thought – to make it easier to navigate for others. We’ve also got Deep Blue, Friendly Corner, and Paintball talk to work on a lot of these issues.
Second, maybe a single sticky thread to list out all of the different things/myths/hype we’d like to test out. Instead of multiple threads each identifying a single idea – maybe one combined to start – then working threads for each as the testing starts.
Third, we start a couple of threads that discuss the testing procedures/protocols we’ll use in general. It would be best to keep the processes as open as possible and as easy as possible to recreate – because others will want to do their own verification. Posting data in a consistent and professional manner will also be important.
Forth, we identify members with skill sets (or equipment) that make them more able to conduct certain tests the others. Not everyone has a gun dyno, computer chrono, scuba system, or advanced electronic test equipment – but all of us have some part or other.
Fifth, we come up with a mission statement of some sort. If we just start debunking every claim without the masses knowing why – it might seem as if we are on a witch hunt against every other manufacturer that isn’t AGD. Something like “We wanted to see how fast ALL loading systems fed in light of new performance claims. We found this, that, and the other thing – and oh, by the way, XYZ advertised by ABC is PURE HYPE – here is the proof.”
Again, I’m not trying to impose any of these ideas, just trying to spark debate on how best to go about this. I’d like to see us gain maximum credibility with the entire paintball community (we’re off to a good start) and think that some forethought will ensure this. Don’t forget, we’re the true believers, we’ve got to convince them.
-Calvin