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Forum Topic Suggestion: Dedicated "Vintage Computing" section

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Halcyon:
Hi Dave,

I know it's been discussed here before (I can't seem to find the thread), but I think it's probably time to re-visit the idea of creating a "Vintage Computing" section.

Old computer technology is a huge discussion point here and to lump it in with "General chat" means a lot of topics are getting lost in the noise.

Thoughts? I've added a poll for shits and giggles.

xrunner:
Yea the thing about forums like this is the problem of over-boarding (a major section of a forum is called a "board") vs. keeping the main forum view layout simple and direct.

There becomes so many areas of interest that it seems like you need to create a board for all of them. It's a tough call between over-boarding and just letting people search for the areas on interest. But because people are lazy they don't use search ...

I don't have a dog in this fight - let's see what he says.

Halcyon:

--- Quote from: xrunner on July 25, 2017, 02:11:05 am ---Yea the thing about forums like this is the problem of over-boarding (a major section of a forum is called a "board") vs. keeping the main forum view layout simple and direct.

There becomes so many areas of interest that it seems like you need to create a board for all of them. It's a tough call between over-boarding and just letting people search for the areas on interest. But because people are lazy they don't use search ...

--- End quote ---

Sure and I'm concious of this myself. We can't just go creating boards to suit everyone, but since the topic of old computer hardware is discussed in such volume here (not to mention Dave has done several videos specifically about old computers), it probably wouldn't be a bad idea. "Thermal Imaging" for example has it's own board but with relatively few topics.

"Jobs" and "Work Wanted" could also probably be merged into one.

Ampera:
Of course I agree. We need something to compete with VOGONS.  ;)

I think there would be a good enough volume of retro computing enthusiasts that would like to pop in from time to time. I would definitely hang around there.

Shock:

--- Quote from: Halcyon on July 25, 2017, 02:05:23 am ---Hi Dave,
I know it's been discussed here before (I can't seem to find the thread), but I think it's probably time to re-visit the idea of creating a "Vintage Computing" section.

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Why? Are you getting bored of General Chat?

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