spread out a little, guys. the majority of the board is now open. bryan young has been very helpful and recruited a few moderators. i'm hoping that new posts can go to their closest board and old questions now in the welcome board about specific reels can now be moved. after nearly 2 years, the welcome board has gotten a little overloaded. there is alot of good information there, but it's impossible to find. hence the change. so here are some general guidelines........
registration - there is no requirement to register just to read what's here. think of this place as a library. c'mom in, copy and paste what you need and you're all set! people just have to register to post. the concern is more to keep out spammers and bots. i ban dozens of spammers a week. these guys really are a bunch of idiots! beyond that, it does not matter to me. we do not need to drum up numbers to prove to sponsors that we are worth the advertising dollars because there is no advertising. the big advantage of registering is that you can drop in, click on "unread posts" and get caught up quick.
boards and topics - i would like the board to remain a "tech" site only. there are many sites where people can discuss local fishing issues. fishing pretty much sucks everywhere and we all know that already. engines and electronics can likewise be addressed elsewhere because that would be like the blind leading the blind. hey, we're good at fishing reels. let's stay with what we know. but i guess if someone wants to start a rod board, i'm good with that as long that person is willing to maintain it.
other links - i am happy to see people post links to their products as long as they are fishing reel related. remember, the site has no sponsorship, so there is no need to promote one product over another, or exclude one product over another.
standards for behavior - i have a 12 year old daughter. i have asked the moderators to immediately delete anything that would be inappropriate for her to read. thanks! alan
verry cool.
I like the standards part; I have a 10 year old son and sometimes he comes up over my sholder and says "uhh dad, what did that guy mean when he said that?"
Alan, were behind you a 110%.........
im all in with you alan. i have two young daughters too and promise to do all i can for your site
aloha kamu
Put me down as one of your library readers. It's already fixed a major problem for me and has given me some other ideas for maintaining my gear.
Nice! In a very short time, this site has become the place to go for info on reel repair.
Thanks, Alan and Bryan, for taking this big step. Let's all keep the good thing going! 8)
Rob
Hey A.T. Crew,
I hope I'm not the only bachelor here, but if I am... that just means more for me ;) As some of you have already noticed I have a mind that's just a wee bit on the dirty side, but I promise to do my best. If I say something that isn't quite appropriate I will apologize, but remember when you didn't have kids... sometimes we don't even realize kids are present or listening (in this case reading). I slip with the four-lettered words all the time with my niece and nephew. So, I will keep it as clean as my Senators, however they even get dirty sometimes ;)
Dom
;D
Excellent!
Very well said, Alan. That's a Welcome post I can understand. I was a little confused at first glance at the Welcome thread...seems more like a general discussion. However after reading this post I'll take my reel related questions to the appropriate place, well that's the plan anyway. Let's see how I do. ;)
This forum looks like a great resource. I appreciate what you've done here.
Thank you Alan,
Chuck
Hi Alan,
I have just recently got reaqainted with fishing again. That bug bit and I responded. With my girlfriends encourgement I picked up a nice little fishing boat and heard about coastside. That club has been very encoureging and has been a delight to see people being so supportive to one another. I also discovered you and all the reel advice you have passed along. Not just passing on but doing it in a manner that a friend does for a friend. I have also seen how charitable you are and giving back is pretty cool too.
So with all the thanks being said I look forward to meeting you and having somer of my Dads old reels brought back to date and some of my current stuff geting the 100,000 mile check up
Best New Year to you, Wetboat.
keith came by with a bottle of bourbon today (beware of greeks bearing gifts! ;D ) and we talked briefly about the website. have you seen the new rebuild posts coming in? you know, we're getting 10,000 hits and 1,000 individual visitors every day! the more i think about it, the more convinced i am that no advertising and no sponsorship is the right way to go. right now, we own this website. i don't ever want the website to start owning us. guys, thanks for making this place what it is.
Where's the like button? (for you facebookers)
Dig it!
Quote from: alantani on February 28, 2011, 02:34:03 AM
keith came by with a bottle of bourbon today (beware of greeks bearing gifts! ;D ) and we talked briefly about the website. have you seen the new rebuild posts coming in? you know, we're getting 10,000 hits and 1,000 individual visitors every day! the more i think about it, the more convinced i am that no advertising and no sponsorship is the right way to go. right now, we own this website. i don't ever want the website to start owning us. guys, thanks for making this place what it is.
Yep, that's whats good about this place.
and the shared knowledge, and the members, and...
btw Alan, thanks for starting it it all!
G'day Alan,
I saw this article today and couldn't help but think of your site.
It's about the rise of niche social networks and how this couple now makes a comfortable living from their hobby/passion.
http://www.slate.com/id/2298584/pagenum/all/ (http://www.slate.com/id/2298584/pagenum/all/)
Now, granted, the site's about knitting, but it appears to be a community of like-minded people, who help each other out - much like ours.
I know it's a bit out of context, so feel free to delete if of no interest.
All the best, Justin
not a problem. my wife was asking about the traffic here and was wondering about advertising........
the answer is still no.
I agree Alan - good call.
'Twas the member contribution part that I thought might give you more free time to 'service our needs'!
Have a good weekend, Justin
Quote from: alantani on July 08, 2011, 05:59:48 AM
not a problem. my wife was asking about the traffic here and was wondering about advertising........
the answer is still no.
We appreciate it Alan, thank you! You're the best!
I have to say this, though I don't know if this is the right place, I'm in a lot of forums across several broad interests, fishing, boating, hot rodding / modifying chevys in general and specifically trucks, and this is the "nicest" cleanest, politest, and the one where people are most willing to share experience and viewpoints on how to do something. You can post a question and get a useable answer, and not feel intimidated, or feel stupid. I really like the "my 12yr old daughter test".... part.
Your comments are in the right place.
We all appreciate the great attitudes shown here and maybe it's due in part to the extremely focused subject matter discussed here and the maturity of the members. But I believe the greatest influences are the standards set by Alan and the hard work that he and Bryan put in to screening applicants, monitoring and banning idiots.
As a moderator, my job has been relatively easy thanks to the members, the other moderators, Bryan and Alan.
Stay focused and keep up the good work all! 8) 8)
My 2 cents. Rob
Hey Rob,
Don't dismiss the time you and the other moderators put into this site. Bryan and Alan may run the show, but you guys are instrumental in the quality of this Fantastic site! So, thanks to all you guys who help to better this site, pass on your knowledge, and participate in any positive manner. Now... GO FISHIN'!
Dom
What did I miss??? First time on...wow, 72 new member requests just today. I bet that all but 3 will be spammers...how do you spam a spammer???
I must say that it's a team effort to keep this board operating like it has, and as we continue. My mahalos to all the Mods.
To tell you the truth, was Alan and I discussed opening up all sub-forums, we knew we needed moderators, but who? Unfortunately, Alan and I have not had the luxury to meet any of the moderators, so the selection process was not one with personal touches. It was somewhat scientific. The cadidates were initially selected by...the number of posts. Then, Alan and I read each individual's responese on an on-going selection process to see if their responses is naturally in line with the personality of this site while focusing on the DIY reel maintenance/repair/upgrade. Then the PMs went out and hoped for the best, and that is what we got, the BEST.
So, this reminds me of a saying that is stick in my head...It's not what I do, but who I empower to do.
Lastly, a large part of the success of this forum is it's members. To date, since the forum openned up in December 2008, I've never had to banned or suspend an existing member for their conduct (I'm talking about the spammers that somehow got through), and maybe 3 language warnings. That's an excellent record. Thank you to you all.
I was going to ask that very question Bryan - that is had there actually been anyone banned for untoward behaviour, as I don't remember reading anything that could have been construed as that sort of thing anywhere here ever!
I feel that it is a mark of respect to yourselves (the mods) and of course to Alan, that keeps this place both free to use and free of the rubbish that often invades other boards. That is also a big hats-off to all of the other members too!
I must admit I love the place and the great work you all do keeping it as such!
Regards,
Dave ;D
its nice to be nice to nice people, isnt that nice :D :D :D :D
Great line as usual Wallace, very nicely said ;)
my youngest daughter registered here. i had to kick her out..... ;D
Quote from: alantani on July 09, 2011, 02:17:28 AMmy youngest daughter registered here. i had to kick her out..... ;D
Really? Was she trying to spy on you or is she interested in getting into reels inbetween her other joys of life?
Alan,
You're a legend, and I appreciate being able to be a member here! The info on this website is fantastic, glad to have found it...hopefully I can be a worthy contributor!
Thanks,
Jon in Houston
you already have..... welcome!
It just keep getting better. I used to google alantani and whatever reel help and i've gotten help from numerous website. Got help from from getbent to bloodydecks to stripersonline.... Now, i'll just go straight here. Thanks Alan!
Alan good, keep your site so your daughter can read or see anything on it. Also this is the REAL REEL site and leave it that way.
jig-guy
You have my word sir Alan strictly REELS!!! I love this site already great job!!!
thank you, gentlemen. glad to have you aboard!
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and the shared knowledge, and the members, and...
btw Alan, thanks for starting it it all!
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Agreed.....
Great site Alan and nothing about it should be changed,alot of sites go with advertising and they start getting run by it.Keep up the good work guys.
William
New person here.... Like the standards BUT as a retired public school teacher......most kids have long been exposed to "words", long before they reached the ago of 10. Television, walking thru a mall, peer group, internet.........the "dirty words" are all there........that's reality.
I am a member of three fishing related websites, Bloody Decks,360 tuna and Alan Tani's website.
I have a young grandson who loves fishing and this is the only site I would want him reading simply because of the standards set by Alan and the moderators.
I agree the "dirty words " are all out there but am happy they don't appear on this website.
BTW Welcome to the site drifterwa.
Hi drifterwa.
Quote from: drifterwa on December 27, 2012, 06:13:36 PM
New person here.... Like the standards BUT as a retired public school teacher......most kids have long been exposed to "words", long before they reached the ago of 10. Television, walking thru a mall, peer group, internet.........the "dirty words" are all there........that's reality.
Not here though, thats our reality.....and I tend to cuss like a millwright.
I'm with lee... I curse like a drunken sailor but not here... Tough to get used to but nice when nobody tells you that you're a *## for an idea or a thought you had like other sites... As lee said welcome to our reality and the family.
PS- talk about family... I'm in Jamaica now and can't stay away from you guys;)
Dom
Welcome drifterwa! Enjoy your stay! Don't take it personal if I ever edit one your messages, I don't let much slide here.
We are cleaner than a 12 year old ;D and trying to keep it that way ;)
Sal
Dom, I'm hoping you're doing some fishing down there. Take some pictures.
Sal,
To tell ya the truth I'm not gonna throw my money away fishing barracuda down here. Jamaica had been grossly over fished and its not worth the 1500 for the charter. Gotta save that dough for my Broadway;( will be dealing with the insurance company when I get back, ugh!
I'll take lots of photos and will be looking for a small boat to take me out... if nothing else a boat ride.
Take it easy pal,
Dom
DW I'm the same, been working in a prison for 16 years and it doesn't get much rougher than that....this site is a refreshing PEACE of mind....I like the people here.....have fun and welcome to the Darkside...we have cookies...especially chocolate chip ;D
Quote from: drifterwa on December 27, 2012, 06:13:36 PM
New person here.... Like the standards BUT as a retired public school teacher......most kids have long been exposed to "words", long before they reached the ago of 10. Television, walking thru a mall, peer group, internet.........the "dirty words" are all there........that's reality.
no doubt about that, but as kids we all knew there is a limit to what we could say around dad. wanna talk about reality? hang around my dad for a while. screw up and you got a fast dose of reality! ;D
Wow, It's been a while since I last visited, and that was a mistake. All these changes are great. Alan, thanks for all you do for us reel repair guys out here, and my 10 year old daughter can read pretty much anything I post on any BB. I am fully behind your simple but effective rules. Love the new look and open feel of this board!
Bill
bill, glad to see you back!
Just joined. Rules sound great and this is just what I need with all the reels I have. Thanks again RJ
8) 8) And we wouldn't have it any other way. 8) 8)
Although I have been on this site for a while, I just got around to reading Alan's changes. One thing I would like to point out here that I found to be much different then any other site I have or had visited now or in the past. The lack of Adds or popups. This has been a clean site and I do believe it is because of Alan's vigilance. This is now the only site I visit and feel confident that it is safe. Alan and all Mods. Thank you for keeping this site safe, and especially keeping such a great group of people interested in staying. My praise can not be expressed enough!
Amen to that :)
Quote from: Reel 224 on April 08, 2015, 04:42:13 PM
My praise can not be expressed enough!
Sure you can...send money... ::) Dominick
You have the wrong guy, my cash is tied up in home and property taxes in the garden state. Dominick: I just new I could count on you for a money deal. Sorry!! :'( ;D
you know, we had 1.5 million hits last month! it's been fun to watch. ;D
That is 50,000 per day --
A little over 2,000 an hour --
And growing...
A force to be reckoned with!
Congratulations to Alan, our Moderators, and all members.
Best,
Fred
That is incredible to think how much traffic there is on this site and not one bad event, Alan and mods can be proud indeed for doing such a great job.
it's the 11 year old rule. i wish more sites would adopt it.
Congrats Alan and mods :)
Quote from: alantani on April 08, 2015, 06:07:48 PM
it's the 11 year old rule. i wish more sites would adopt it.
Definitely a good thing.
I have warned you as well once or twice in the past ;D
well, nobody is perfect! ;D
Quote from: alantani on April 08, 2015, 10:16:45 PM
well, nobody is perfect! ;D
Your not???? Oh God! I'm crushed :'(
Quote from: Reel 224 on April 09, 2015, 01:43:01 PM
Quote from: alantani on April 08, 2015, 10:16:45 PM
well, nobody is perfect! ;D
Your not???? Oh God! I'm crushed :'(
We all have more than enough "D'oh" moments.
Quote from: Keta on April 09, 2015, 01:59:56 PM
Quote from: Reel 224 on April 09, 2015, 01:43:01 PM
Quote from: alantani on April 08, 2015, 10:16:45 PM
well, nobody is perfect! ;D
Your not???? Oh God! I'm crushed :'(
We all have more than enough "D'oh" moments.
At my age it's called Brain Far%s. And I have to many of those moments. Ahaaa! To be perfect again. The words to an old country song. " Lord it's hard to be humble, when your perfect in every way". So true So True ;D