no offence guys

[widow_twanky]

If you aren't a fan then it's easy enough to leave.

That's rather provocative, don't you think?

Have to say I read the original post and thought about responding to it, about how it doesn't fit certain peoples opinions of the adult conversation they want, it does have lots of repeated questions (or new interest as some would say) and has quite a nucleus of new roboteers some of which can be a pain in the backside (I wont name names on that one but Matt knows who he is ). New blood is something we've been missing for a while and there's been a deluge of young roboteers on here recently so no bad thing IMO.

Like I say, I thought about responding and then thought the only way I could respond was to get into an argument with you about something I really don't want to waste a load of time on. Usually when someone starts with 'no offence' it's a prelude to something which probably will. The original post was designed to provoke a discussion, it obviously has and I'm quite sure that people will have strong opinions when something they enjoy is slammed like it was. Most of the new guys posting regularly here are kids so wont post an opinion. Others who have a strong opinion will. I don't particularly agree with the terminology used above but do you seriously don't think the original post was provocative?

[widow_twanky]

Hardly. If you are going to be a sissy about it and moan away about how crap something is then I got no time for you. Either do something about it or bugger off

Hmm! Now that's just out of order. Agree with the sentiments but is that really necessary?

[typhoon_driver]

yes, yes it was

[widow_twanky]

yes, yes it was

Just checking. Not heard anyone use the word sissy since I was in school

[typhoon_driver]

forum filters are a pain to get around at times

[mattsdragons]

Haha, I freely admit I must have been a right pain, but the way I learn is keep going over things until I remember them, but that does sadly mean I need to re-post things sometimes

The forum has been a little quite but it's just getting back into the season so that might be a reason for it? I wouldn't know as I've only been into all this just over a year, so compared to 80% of this forum, I'm still very much a learner, and I will quite happily say I am as I don't know even a quarter of what most know on here

I may seem a little dim sometimes, but I just learn about the stuff that I need to know to build and run the bots that I have, but once I've got them running I'm usually fine.

IMO, this all comes down too sharing out great knowledge from a lot of knowledgable people, and if this means answering the same question to 4 different people, then you have collectively helped out those people learn and keep the future of robot combat brighter. Shouldnt necceserily shun people just for wanting to learn

My view is purely from a the prospective of someone new in the sport though, so it may well differ to the older snd more experienced guys

[razerdave]

I am in total agreement with the sentiments of Gary and Matt. The new forum users are just trying to learn the way we do stuff (and by asking it a few times, you'll get varied answers), and I am sure there are many people on here that were the same to start with. It is a great shame that there are so many people that feel animosity towards the new guys when they are likely to be the future of this spobby, and if you don't want to try and help the next generation, then be silent. No need to berate them.

[team_orr]

Having re-read my post i would like to make a quick amendment. I do not have anything against new guys coming into the sport and learning everything, I was there at one time and understand how it feels. I just get a bIt frustrated when we answer the same questions over and over again. This is my opinion if others don't agree I understand but that's how I feel. Like I previously said, I think a tutorial/FAQ section would really help. I would gladly help create some tutorials if thats what needed?
Jack

[kane]

Please do.
Write it up in word or similar and email to me.

[team_orr]

Will do Kane, will create some tutorials ASAP. It would be cool if i had some other people to help me though. I remember MartSard had a great featherweight tutorial and theres a few Antweight guides kicking about, so any help would be appreciated. Also, can i get a rough idea of questions people want answered? im going to do most of the frequently asked questions (AKA what motors/batterys/RC/ESC should i use etc). Should be good.
Jack

EDIT: Oh and Kane/any other Admins, i seem to have accidentally removed my FRA membership number from my profile, would it be stored in a database somewhere?