Originally posted by jdbolick
Actually I do know that there have been multiple threads in there created to discuss some of my builds, such as the one about me putting so much agility equipment on my LT. But you're kind of making my point regarding how private forums have damaged the quality of debate in the public forums. During this game's heydey, there were great threads in GLB main where people discovered all kinds of information that probably forms the basis for most of what gets shared in your private forum. Maybe it's a futile wish, but I would prefer if people went back to sharing that information publicly so anyone could read it.
I often reference your builds, thanks for keeping them open. Your LOT directly influenced my equipment choice for my LOT. We've also had a discussion about the First Step possible issue on OTs which originated from your initial observations.
I agree with you about the access to information issue that the PFs have introduced. Note though that, unlike other networks, we are not selective in who we invite, so everyone in GLB has the option to gain access to the posts in this forum, even if it is just to read. Also I'd like to say that several thoughts and bits of information that are easily accessible in this forum do make their way around; as an example there is easy access within to the NiborRis player value spreadsheet, the first one which actually cracked Bort's strange formula, which I often post in the public forums. Also people work together in there to better an idea or a concept, before it gets posted publicly. As for removing the traffic from the public forums, I'd estimate that nearly all agents who give out advice in here would simply not post their thoughts in the public forums due to the fact that they are less ... hmmmm how can I say this ... civil.
Personally, I got involved in this PF as the invite lackey a year ago or so. Around this time, an organisation of agents would deliberately troll and give out bad advice (I mean real bad, even I knew it was wrong) in the public forums, and then tried to shut down this forum on the premise that the original owner had been inactive for some time, getting a moderator to lock all threads and to post a sticky in this PF directing all agents to another build advice forum (that is selective concerning who they allow to join). A few of us were motivated enough to keep the forum going, to help people who were receiving awful advice in the public forums at that time and provide a more balanced, friendly and relaxed PF option to the other network "build advice" forums out there.
Originally posted by jdbolick
Sorry, I shouldn't have posted at all, it just hit a pet peeve of mine when he said that "This forum is a must for every agent.Join this or your not playing this game right." I'm leaving now; carry on.
As for the agent I quoted, I was merely trying to break up the monotony of "invites sent" posts in here from me by doing what all advertisers do, namely quoting a "satisfied customer". I think that everyone will see it as such and not interpret it as anything more than a situation such as Charlie Sheen endorsing herpes cream, for example. Personally I do not think that this forum is a "must have", it is only quite helpful. Our "official" blurb about the forum can be found in the opening post (but please, don't start to pick that apart ... wait until Monday at least when I'm back at work)!
With all that said, when I quote another agent's opinion on our forum in the future I'll remember to put in a disclaimer for you.
Actually I do know that there have been multiple threads in there created to discuss some of my builds, such as the one about me putting so much agility equipment on my LT. But you're kind of making my point regarding how private forums have damaged the quality of debate in the public forums. During this game's heydey, there were great threads in GLB main where people discovered all kinds of information that probably forms the basis for most of what gets shared in your private forum. Maybe it's a futile wish, but I would prefer if people went back to sharing that information publicly so anyone could read it.
I often reference your builds, thanks for keeping them open. Your LOT directly influenced my equipment choice for my LOT. We've also had a discussion about the First Step possible issue on OTs which originated from your initial observations.
I agree with you about the access to information issue that the PFs have introduced. Note though that, unlike other networks, we are not selective in who we invite, so everyone in GLB has the option to gain access to the posts in this forum, even if it is just to read. Also I'd like to say that several thoughts and bits of information that are easily accessible in this forum do make their way around; as an example there is easy access within to the NiborRis player value spreadsheet, the first one which actually cracked Bort's strange formula, which I often post in the public forums. Also people work together in there to better an idea or a concept, before it gets posted publicly. As for removing the traffic from the public forums, I'd estimate that nearly all agents who give out advice in here would simply not post their thoughts in the public forums due to the fact that they are less ... hmmmm how can I say this ... civil.
Personally, I got involved in this PF as the invite lackey a year ago or so. Around this time, an organisation of agents would deliberately troll and give out bad advice (I mean real bad, even I knew it was wrong) in the public forums, and then tried to shut down this forum on the premise that the original owner had been inactive for some time, getting a moderator to lock all threads and to post a sticky in this PF directing all agents to another build advice forum (that is selective concerning who they allow to join). A few of us were motivated enough to keep the forum going, to help people who were receiving awful advice in the public forums at that time and provide a more balanced, friendly and relaxed PF option to the other network "build advice" forums out there.
Originally posted by jdbolick
Sorry, I shouldn't have posted at all, it just hit a pet peeve of mine when he said that "This forum is a must for every agent.Join this or your not playing this game right." I'm leaving now; carry on.
As for the agent I quoted, I was merely trying to break up the monotony of "invites sent" posts in here from me by doing what all advertisers do, namely quoting a "satisfied customer". I think that everyone will see it as such and not interpret it as anything more than a situation such as Charlie Sheen endorsing herpes cream, for example. Personally I do not think that this forum is a "must have", it is only quite helpful. Our "official" blurb about the forum can be found in the opening post (but please, don't start to pick that apart ... wait until Monday at least when I'm back at work)!
With all that said, when I quote another agent's opinion on our forum in the future I'll remember to put in a disclaimer for you.
Edited by mandyross on Oct 8, 2011 13:05:31
(to all in this discussion, even me)
Is this your way of asking for an invite? Because if its not, please see mandross's post, and mine, and the ones before it, this thread is for invites for people who want help, be helped, and to have engaging, open conversations. Please stop spamming this thread. 
