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RIDEMYST:
Well that said, I hope you're having a really big party when you move into your new home! ;) -JEP-


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stevegrab:
Syd,
I think you are correct that there are a lot of people who are not very experienced with computers who are not and will not use the forum, at least not without a lot of extra effort.
However there are also people are fairly computer literate and just don't have the time or desire to get on the forum. I know several people that fit into that category. I had plans to do an MSTA forum/website and other internet type tutorial session with my local group and have not gotten around to it. I would still like to do that, but my experience tells me the off season is the best time (too many other activities including riding going on during good weather).
I think with some effort we could attract more people and get more activity, but the old expression about leading a horse to water comes to me. A comedian I was watching the other day talked about older people and them not being able to figure things out like Facebook or Skype, that is until they become grandparents, then suddenly they can figure it out to keep up with their grand kids.
So the key to getting some to participate is what value they get out of it.
As far as a session at STAR, that may work or maybe not. I'm not one that attends a lot of seminars and know quite a few who are the same. If my schedule permits and I'm interested I'll go. But first comes riding the great routes, second comes taking care of meals and then any other planning required. Which often makes attending a seminar difficult. (No I am not complaining about the schedules, just that seminars are a very low priority to me and possibly others, even one that I am interested in.)

OldButNotDead:

--- Quote from: VersysRider on April 21, 2014, 01:19:35 PM ---Ok guys, some of you will take this the wrong way but understand I am trying to make you see the situation clearly...

1. I am currently going through the home buying process, so I most likely will not be at STAR this year as the closing date will be close to that time. With that said, who would teach said class?

2. We tried this at Johnson City, and about 8 people showed up, all of who regularly used the forum. The ones that suggested the class are the very ones who are suggesting it this time around. Are you going to show up? Past experience says no.

3. Has anyone ever thought about clicking that button next to the Home button that says "Help"? The is plenty of useful information there that will help you along with understanding how different functions of the forum work.

Really, I'm not trying to be an ass in my response, but understand, the webmaster cannot teach everyone how to use the forum or explain why they can't access the forum on their 20 year old computer. I do the best I can and their are resources that allow you to educate yourself. Yes, I would love for this forum to be successful and it is well on it's way there. Unfortunately, I do not have the resources to teach each and every MSTA member how to use it.

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Jon,
You are dead on and just being realistic.  Take a look at other sites and see how many moderators pretty much run topics in the forum.  You have way too many duties for a modern full service forum.  Another thing on the training, this club as way too many Old Dogs who do not understand that a computer user has to learn software by trying it, applying intuition and not worrying about crashing the site on their browser a few times.  A familiarity class at STAR might not be a bad idea but I doubt very much it will cure the problem.

brider:
 
I am deeeply offended.   :'(

--- Quote from: VersysRider on April 21, 2014, 01:19:35 PM ---Ok guys, some of you will take this the wrong way but understand I am trying to make you see the situation clearly...

 
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VersysRider:

--- Quote from: brider on April 22, 2014, 07:57:59 PM ---
I am deeeply offended.   :'(

--- Quote from: VersysRider on April 21, 2014, 01:19:35 PM ---Ok guys, some of you will take this the wrong way but understand I am trying to make you see the situation clearly...

 
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I know better than to ask, but why is Bill offended?  ???

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