Dear gentlemen
I learned this word "quality post" from the MOD, this is the quote from a MOD
"Quality post is when you are involved in discussion like the rest and not post 1 pic per reply to boost your post count.
The rules of the forum is very clear and is posted.
One should read it before posting as is the responsibility of all.
Your reply to me in detail qualifies as "quality post"
Forum mods"
The MOD could not give me a precise definition of quality post which I asked and the above is the answer. I guess so long as the post could bring new knowledge and educational to one is define as "quality post"
Just think out of the box, gentlemen, if I am the owner of the forum I would want more contribution and posting but how to get that. One easy way is to let the members provide their feedback and listen to what they have to say, don't you agree?
This thread was intended to get positive feed back from members about how to encourage more posting but it was misunderstand as "controversial topic" by some.
Our society and education here does not promote healthy criticism to promote a betterment of an institution. Instead we are taught to be silent and follow.
I would think that we should voice our views of course in a gentlemen way instead of "being blunt ......" as at the end of the day it would not lead to a constructive decision or argument for the betterment of an institution. Set aside all those egos and emotion, gentlemen.
I am not suggesting an registration fee but being innovative in giving discount vouchers from sponsors from some ADs. That way perhaps the ADs would like to contribute too.
Its just a positive suggestion and should examine its merits too.
As for those who intend to join in as members just to sell a watch after the require posting, I think that is not wrong. Why?
What if the watch goes to a happy member or perhaps one of our MOD has been seeking high and low for this piece. Remember this is not the only avenue to post a sale. Based on the theory of "for the benefit of doubt" you would never know eventually this member will contribute quality posting in the future after that successful sale.
Be generous and open minded.
By the way I have failed to sell 2 pieces (only 2pcs I have tried and all failed) in this forum.
Though I may not be very active in this forum which I have joined recently last December, my humble posting is about 188 that works out to be about 0.6 posting per everyday or perhaps one in every alternate day. That's the best so far I can contribute and happy that some members are thankful for my postings. That's drive me to share more provided if I can if possible.
A very humorous phrase.... "listen, listen, listen......"
Listen to the members what they have got to say, gentlemen.
Up until now, MWF is still a non-commercial public forum.
As with any non commercial public forum, we do not help promote any specific AD or Boutiques.
While the discount voucher suggestion sounds tantalizing... is however not feasible at this moment.
I am not sure any AD would sponsor but I know some would abuse this privilege if given...
How do we determine who gets the vouchers?
Free for all?
Even now, MODs are being criticized for just merely moderating... Imagine if we get the "power" to distribute freebies, vouchers or rewards?
Contrary to popular belief, MODs are just regular ppl with regular day jobs and not all can afford a five digit value piece every month... even as an individual, I find it hard to get friendly with an AD.
Being a moderator is not as rosy as everyone thinks...
Can I just walk in an AD and say that I am a MOD from MWF and instantly get extra discounts? Nope.
One thing about being independent and non commercial in nature, we can voice our displeasure at watches itself without any censoring...
As Kennypane said and I agree... A watch review should provide more insight on the ownership experience and not lay out specs.
I do however appreciate you starting this thread as it does bring out some meaningful discussion.
I do not think this is a controversial topic and I doubt any here does.
Dpkong does bring out an interesting point... which is we are all Malaysian.
The "Malaysian" way is surprisingly true.
The point is, for a public forum to flourish... contributing posts have to be voluntary from the public.
If their reason for posting is just to hit the 25 posts mark and sell their watches and accessories, so be it... We can't do much about that.
The rule of hitting 25 posts before allowing the member to post at the classifieds is exactly the kind of rule to encourage participation... but it seems to be abused and bypassed by one liner posts.
I myself have PM a member that we would appreciate some form of active participation before simply posting a FS thread after 25 one liners.
The reply I got? He asked... Did I break any rules? I said no.
Then he asked me to leave him alone unless he broken forum rules.
Else we would go the Puristpro route where articles and reviews and events are covered just for the enjoyment of readers and not the spirit of contributing.
And the cool thing about Puristpro MODs? They are paid.
They are commercial.
They accept advertisements on their site, which means they have the means to pay the MODs to cover events and write rosy reviews.
Do they care about participation? Not really from what I see.
All the replies here suggests that your views are being read and been taken into account.
But with any suggestions, not everything can be implemented or accepted in the blink of an eye.
I would like to plead with members that if there is anymore suggestions, we are willing to hear.
Now let's see if this will really get the ball rolling.
As the replies here is posted only by the usual few.
I would appreciate if any members new and old can join in this discussion...
Thank You
