What things don't you like about the Forum?

[Regulr Travlr]

I think quite a few members already figured out that it's a computer which cites reports as nominations based on predefined criteria (such as length of the report), so it wouldn't really free up anytime for the administrator. And a member can add a report to the RoD directly, why would he bother making a nomination....

Thanks Gand. I believe that this is computer generated as well. However, I was trying to comment in my best, least offensive consultantese as to what need to be done. Now in straightforward Enlish:

Eliminate the automatic Report of Distinction software. It is embarassing. There are are reports being cited that contain nothing but questions. No info. But based on current volume criteria thye are being cited.

Do something with all the good input that has been gathered or take the survey down.

[GandJim]

One suggestion to free up time for administrators. Stop citing reports as nominations for reports of distinction. Let the membership do this, ....

I think quite a few members already figured out that it's a computer which cites reports as nominations based on predefined criteria (such as length of the report), so it wouldn't really free up anytime for the administrator. And a member can add a report to the RoD directly, why would he bother making a nomination....

[Regulr Travlr]

Why have you chosen to not respond to my question?

===========================================

Hi UrbanWildlife,

Because I'm busy.

Thanks,

Jackson

Any business that promotes such a survey is implying that they will make chages based on vaild suggestions. They will also publicize the fact that they are making changes based on customer input.

All businesses have room form improvement. While there are many positive things about the forum there are changes that customers have identified that would make it more useful to them. It is important for the administrators to put on the "customer hat" and acknowledge that some suggestions are vaild, as opposed to taking a defensive approach.

If the ability to make changes or respond to customers' inquiries is impaired because the administrators are too busy, then they need to explore the work they are currently doing. What are they currently doing that provides little value? These tasks can be replaced with true value added work.

One suggestion to free up time for administrators. Stop citing reports as nominations for reports of distinction. Let the membership do this, thereby reflecting the true values of the community. The current approach tends to reward volume rather than quality.

I hope this helps the administration focus on improving this valuable forum.

[HarryDHo]

I've been travelling since I was a teen in the 1970s and I've posted hundreds of reports in the past. I was an original poster on the original WSG in the mid 1990s on trips to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, and Philippines. If I remember, it was edited by a mystery person known as "The Banker". I think the posts took a couple weeks to be edited and downloaded and not all were downloaded. Then later, on one site, WSArchives..., I paid a subscription and posted many reports and loaded so many pics. Now, subscription expired for 5 years, I can't even read my own old posts, the site makes money on my adventures, no benefit to me. I've tried other sites but, I just like this one best of all. Among so many other advantages and there are many; at least here, would be able to read my old posts if my subscription lapses. Maybe I'll repost all my old photos I posted on other boards from the past. Good idea?

[EatClam]

EatClam:

Agree wholeheartedly with your comments. However, everyone is different and Forum has been an invaluable resource to me. I try to contribute when I should. Without new members and their inout we won't get new info. Peace.

Here, here on the everyone is different. That is what makes the world go around and I respect all of our differences. It is an invaluable source of information for all of us and I hope that newbies aren't rudely pushed off by the rude comments made by mongers-in-waiting for someone to pounce upon. I do hope that the comment about improving the quality of the photos is taken to heart because more than half of them are of extremely poor quality (blurred, dark and out of focus) and very repetitive and of very poor subject matter. Personally, I think that one fully clothed gal is enough as well as how many of the same doggy style pictures are really needed? It's bad enough that we have so many blacked out faces although I understand the logic. It took me a long time to post any pictures for you guys but then I thought that if I was going to share them then you would surely enjoy them MUCH more by seeing the faces. I have hundreds more to post and I am going back to LOS in 10 days so I'll have even more to post. I want to go to China--Shanghai or HK/Macao but I am still working on finding a decent hotel close to the action.

[Tasty1]

EatClam:

Agree wholeheartedly with your comments. However, everyone is different and Forum has been an invaluable resource to me. I try to contribute when I should. Without new members and their inout we won't get new info. Peace.

[EatClam]

First of all, like everybogy, this is one of the most excellent websites in the world for us mongers and punters especially. I do have a couple of suggestions though:
1- It is more than apparent that many members lie in wait for some innocent newbie to make a posting that may be repetitive or has been asked many times before. Then they pounce on the poor guy like he is a cum stain and make him feel very unwelcome. I have seen this often and wondered that if they don't like the question then why not just ignore it and let someone that wants to be helpful and friendly answer it. The rules say "no flaming" but I have seen quite a bit of it, in spite of the rule.

2- Quality of the pictures, on average is very, very poor. If the photo is not clear, bright and good resolution then don't post it, especially if you have already posted a dozen exact replicas of a faceless, ill-defines subject already. Additionally, a picture of the contents of the night stand with an ashtry full of butts, glasses of booze and other insignificant minutia is rediculous. It is the photo gallery of a sex site and should contain worthy photos of just that as well as just a few clothed ladies in the same pose. Surely if we can afford to go to Asia then we can afford a decent camera and take better quality pictures.

3- Speaking of pictures, I have hundreds and hundreds of pictures that I continually have trouble posting, therefore I have only a few posted because it is so frustrating. They are reduced to 640 and they are jpg but I'll be damned if I can figure out why I am unable to get them uploaded. I have asked the admin. several times for help and never received a reply.

4- I had to laugh one time when I, personally was flamed by a regular when I commented on the poor quality of p4p in San Jose especially when compared to Asia. The main attacker had never even been to Asia and defended SJ as the ultiumate Paradise. He also had the balls to say that he doubted that I had ever been to Asia, which I am about to depart on my 37th trip. What kind of crap is that? Does he think that he is some sort of sooth-sayer, that sees all and knows all? I suspect that he is a Walter Mitty with an over-active imagination and believes that hiding behind a bling user-name makes him powerful, I dunno". Who is he to question someone that he doesn't even know and about subject matter that he doesn't have. I have seen several similar attacks and do not believe that this is the place for such incompetent chatter. We should all stick to the subject matter, welcome new guests and members for what they may be able to contribute and stay away from these negative attacks.

Keep up the good work Jackson. these comments are not to be taken personally and I hope that they will be constructive.

[FreeWolf66]

I would like you to add a guide to some of the abreviations used in the forum. Some I can figure out some are just confusing.

Freewolf66

EDITOR'S SUGGESTION: There is a link labeled "Abbreviations" in the menu bar at the top of this page. This will take you to the Forum's Glossary where you will find a chart with most of the Terms & Abbreviations used in the Forum. Thanks!

[Sniguenutle]

EDITOR'S NOTE: This report was deleted because the subject was not related to the purpose of this Forum, which is as follows:

The purpose of this Forum is to provide for the exchange if information between men on the subject of finding women for sex.

[UrbanWildlife]

Jackson, I am curious as to what changes you have, or intend to make as a result of this survey? It seems you put out the survey, but have left it basically for dead. Thanks in advance for responding to my question.

Why have you chosen to not respond to my question?

===========================================

Hi UrbanWildlife,

Because I'm busy.

Thanks,

Jackson

[UrbanWildlife]

Jackson, I am curious as to what changes you have, or intend to make as a result of this survey? It seems you put out the survey, but have left it basically for dead. Thanks in advance for responding to my question.

[Gamma Ray 007]

Things I like: restricting PM to paying members is great. I don't mind the trivial amount I pay each year, especially as it is only a fraction of a single mongering event.

I *hate* chat-room writing, and am so glad that Jackson shares my taste!

I would like to see the option of uploading .kmz files that would pinpoint locations on Google Earth (or it's eventual competitors or successors).

[Kelentit]

For me the forum is working just fine. Only few minor problems as mentioned by Night Cat. Keep up the good job Jackson!

[Grey #1]

The only problem is the users. We need less asking of questions and more posting of useful information.

[Amateurseeker]

Overall its a great site. To be honest the fact that there are so many contributers makes it the best such site. The small pics do highly annoy me though as I said below.