Net54 Exemplar File

[Runscott]

Jim, several recent topics got me thinking more about this idea: all the Ali threads, the many Mantle and Williams threads over the years, but most recently, my purchase (finally) of a Ruth. I solicited opinions from 5 different board members (2 indirectly via a thread and luckily, both responded), and the other 3 more or less directly. There were varying factors in these opinions, but I learned more than I expected to (thanks). It was fun for me because while I respect all of your opinions, some of you don't seem to care much for each other. It made me wonder if it wouldn't be possible to build a framework for all of you working together a bit more.

it's certainly possible that this proposition is impossible, but it is worth at least discussing.

[JimStinson]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Jim, several recent topics got me thinking more about this idea: all the Ali threads, the many Mantle and Williams threads over the years, but most recently, my purchase (finally) of a Ruth. I solicited opinions from 5 different board members (2 indirectly via a thread and luckily, both responded), and the other 3 more or less directly. There were varying factors in these opinions, but I learned more than I expected to (thanks). It was fun for me because while I respect all of your opinions, some of you don't seem to care much for each other. It made me wonder if it wouldn't be possible to build a framework for all of you working together a bit more.
it's certainly possible that this proposition is impossible, but it is worth at least discussing.

What did you mean ? "Some of you don't seem to care much for each other ?" I thought we were all friends
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[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.