What additions would you like to see on Arbtalk

[GardenKit]

Some threads are rubbish, with false information being given, but others are precise and informative.

 

I can't quite see how it could be done, but it would be great to bookmark the best and most informative threads in some kind of reference library.

[benedmonds]

really not sure what you're referring to here...all looks fine to me. Can you get a screenshot for me?

 

I have always only got tiny pics when going to arbtrader.. Went to get you a screen shot and it was fine.. So either you have fixed it or it's fixed itself...

[Jonesie]

 

It would be interesting to know if the main suppliers are actively monitoring and posting, I am sure that retailers such as F.R. Jones and Honey Brothers are very grateful for this site, and would think that it is almost getting to the stage that they could be considered foolish if they did not monitor and contribute to this forum.

 

The sale of "Sugi-Hara" products would be far less if not for this forum, so seller take note and contribute.

 

H-A

 

Don't worry I'm always reading, and post as much as I can:001_smile:

[hedgesparrow]

well steve thank you from the hedgelayers who trawl this forum you gave us our own subsection. been very good and been able to post a lot of info on hedgelaying. the landscaping section is also very good.

one small point i made the mistake of posting a thread that was already started maybe as you type it in it says there is a post like this already running to stop duplicate post odf the same subject.

keep up the good work go on other sites now very little as so much to readand learn from this forum

[daltontrees]

I second that.

 

I am sure that those of us who try to advise, on whatever subject, are not looking for any praise, but sometimes you wonder if any one has benefited.

 

And then you wonder "why bother?"

 

I'd go along with this, an a little further. There are people who come on to Arbtalk and ask for advice or tree idents or clarifications of regulations etc. then get lots of useful responses and don't even bother to acknowledge the help they have received. If they even took the trouble to ask nicely one would feel more inclined to pitch in. Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but it doesn't feel that old-fashioned when I am trying to explain to my 4 year old daughter that being polite makes people like you better and gets you things too and is just plain nice. I have got to the point on Arbtalk where (and I didn't realise it until this thread was started) I make a mental note of those who don't acknowledge assistance or comments or don't ask 'nicely', and I just don't pitch in on their threads any more.

 

So how about a 'thank' function for those who haven't got 10 seconds to acknowledge the help they have received? This 'like' culture that seems to be obligatory in every aspect of social media seems lazy and meaningless by comparison, and I would hate to see a point where no-one wants to contradict a poster's opinion because everyone already likes it. If you like it, it's not hard to say so, and why. The threads that do this are the more enjoyable threads. Do we want to see rapport reduced to counting the number of 'likes'?

[doobin]

On the jobs section, a good rule in my book would be that the thread title must include what, where and when. For example:

 

'Work wanted, anywhere in SE England, experienced climber"

 

or

 

"Person with tickets required for one weeks scrub clearance, Lancashire"

 

So many threads are just titled 'work' or 'work wanted'. Makes it really difficult to scan through.

[JimM]

I would love to see a hierarchical (I had to look it up) system for equipment of all kinds, just to prevent the numerous duplicate threads.

 

ie So you can drill down through "Chainsaws" - "Husqvarna" - "T540XP" or "Chainsaws" - "Stihl" -"Ms261" to read or ask about that particular machine.

 

Perhaps combine that with a polite warning when you go to create a new thread that such a system is in place. You must see dozens of threads which are basically duplicates Steve. Be nice to consolidate everything down. Maybe save a wee bit of space too.

 

Its equally applicable to Socks, Climbing trousers, helmets etc. I guess.

[carpenter1]

I hear what you are saying, and yes it would be nice for some of the big players to join in...but what you have to understand is that a lot of these big companies have a blanket ban on social media, to the point that it would be a sackable offence for an employee. And I can understand that...you only have to look at how many people get in trouble on the likes of twitter. A company representative only has to make one blunder, no matter how small, to cause huge repercussions.

 

Would be nice if the big boys stihl and husky, echo got involved, have youbever contacted them regsrding this great site steve

[TREE-SURGEON-ESSEX]

If you're looking for a place you can be an idiot there's plenty other sites. We have freedom of speech at arbtalk already, we just don't tolerate fools. Thanks

 

With responses like this it's a wonder people use this site, you put a suggestion and get a load of crap back. Standard gARBtalk, almost expect a negative response from any post you make.

[Joe Newton]

With responses like this it's a wonder people use this site, you put a suggestion and get a load of crap back. Standard gARBtalk, almost expect a negative response from any post you make.

 

Easy now fella, what're you hoping to achieve?

 

Bit early to be drunk isn't it?