Publishing the Forum

[S.Al-Anizi]

Originally Posted by katana

Good Idea, would need some organising.

I wondered about a weekly/bi-weekly feature, where a particular type of weapon or a geographical area where edged weapons originate is discussed. Posting examples, info, and questions. What do others think?

I would also support this idea, we could weekly discuss a new kind of weapon of a different culture and ethnic background, and this way, we forum members could enrich ourselves with knowledge on most weapons outside each of our interests.

[Tim Simmons]

Sub groups on the forum is not publishing. I think Sub groups narrow the learning process. Other forums have that.

[wolviex]

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Sub groups on the forum is not publishing. I think Sub groups narrow the learning process. Other forums have that.

I second that emotion. When this new board was created admins asked question about spliting that forum on few different groups, and the decision was against it.

[S.Al-Anizi]

Originally Posted by wolviex

I second that emotion. When this new board was created admins asked question about spliting that forum on few different groups, and the decision was against it.

I do not support the idea of splitting the forum up, and creating tens of sub-forums, the reason why this forum is so succesful is that it is well administrated and moderated as it is, and no "blocs" can be created behind the scenes. As for "groups", I do support that idea, but if someone disagrees, its ok, Im not the owner of the forum you know

[Emanuel]

So it is too difficult and costly to assemble forum discussions into a coherent essay, hard to obtain the required authorisation and consent, and unwise to rely on non-academic and generally non-primary sources. At least the forum allows members to form their own ideas and potentially publish them.
I still like Tim's idea of a short periodical catalogue. A while ago there was a monthly calendar which presented a different weapon every time. Could that be expanded to present more information? It may remain in digital format or printed, and it wouldn't require a publisher -only a willing coordinator.
Michal raised a good point for me, how does one source/cite information from this forum? Does Vikingsword -or Dr.Lee Jones- hold copyright over the forum as well?

Regards,
Emanuel

[Rivkin]

Well, I would start with a small thing - all conferences publish their proceedings (again, I am talking about electronic publishing, not a hard copy). Can we start doing the same with Baltimore ?

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Manolo

So it is too difficult and costly to assemble forum discussions into a coherent essay, hard to obtain the required authorisation and consent, and unwise to rely on non-academic and generally non-primary sources. At least the forum allows members to form their own ideas and potentially publish them.
I still like Tim's idea of a short periodical catalogue. A while ago there was a monthly calendar which presented a different weapon every time. Could that be expanded to present more information? It may remain in digital format or printed, and it wouldn't require a publisher -only a willing coordinator.
Michal raised a good point for me, how does one source/cite information from this forum? Does Vikingsword -or Dr.Lee Jones- hold copyright over the forum as well?

Regards,
Emanuel

Emanuel ,
What is your definition of "the forum" ?

Individual posts are considered the property of the member who made them .
Quoting within the confines of the forum itself is fine .

There are some though, myself being one, who might not enjoy having information they have imparted collated and condensed and presented as gospel on any subject due simply to the fact that much of it cannot be source verified or may be incorrect .

Now the forum requires no membership to read it ; it is open to all and therefore is open to criticism and or information mining by all .

There are some here who are currently writing books in various areas of arms study who would most likely cringe at having their information condensed and imparted to the world before they can do it on their own terms .

I personally see no reason to provide this stuff on a platter to be lapped up .
All the information imparted in this forum can be found with diligent use of the search function .

Kirill , the minutes of the Baltimore sessions are a whole different thing and I too would like to see them presented .