ABO Knapping Childs Board.

[Pat B]

 Who would be in favor of an ABO(or whatever you want to call it) Childs Board?  Lets hear what you guys think.
FYI, if you don't know, a childs board is a separate sub-topic board like "flight bows" is to "Bows".

[bowmo]

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[JoJoDapyro]

I don't have a dog in this fight, but my thought is that because we don't know enough about Abo to classify one or another tool or technique it is kinda pointless.

[Pat B]

Joe, the knappers seem to know the difference and rules can be set at the beginning sort of like James Parker did for the "horn Bows" thread.

[turbo]

It's probably a good idea from an organizational standpoint, it's much easier for users to search topics of interest when there are specific forums. I know other forums have similar 'child boards'.

[Josh B]

I'm all for a separate child board Pat.  Josh

[iowabow]

It's probably a good idea from an organizational standpoint, it's much easier for users to search topics of interest when there are specific forums. I know other forums have similar 'child boards'.

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[Spotted Dog]

I'm in for it. I want to learn all I can about it.

Dog

[Trapper Rob]

I think it would be a good idea Pat.

[StevenT]

I have often thought there needs to be two boards. I don't particularly like the term ABO even though I know it is widely accepted in the flint knapping community. Tough to come up with two names that wouldn't spark a big debate. But I do like Natural Flintnapping in place of ABO. But regardless, I do think two different boards is a good idea.

[le0n]

It's probably a good idea from an organizational standpoint, it's much easier for users to search topics of interest when there are specific forums. I know other forums have similar 'child boards'.

Second

^^ [thumbs up]

here's a suggestion (i know it's off-topic):
on another forum i mod for, if someone's posts go off-topic we delete said posts to keep the thread clean and on track.

sure, it's more work for the moderators, but it supports the intent of original author/s and helps the thread succeed as an information source.

a simple disclaimer is put on the first post of the thread: Off-topic posts will be deleted.

we've found that having the disclaimer alone is an effective deterrent.

if someone chooses to waste their time typing something that will be deleted, that's entirely up to them. also, the author of the thread will have to help control the content as well, e.g., notifying a moderator when a post needs to be deleted. when the discussion comes to a conclusion, the thread can be locked so that no one has to moderate it.

at least the original author/s and participants efforts will not be wasted.

i understand that the mods cannot provide this service to every single thread that is started on PA, but there are some threads that need to stay alive for the continued health of this forum as a whole.

[Pat B]

I don't frequent the thread enough to keep up. A few other Mods do but we all have a lot to look over each day...and it is secondary to what we do in our regular lives. We try to keep everyone in line(like herding cats) and do what we have to when we have to. 
 Looks like a positive reply so far on this childs board matter. Don't know what we'll call it but we will consider everyone's opinions.

[Zuma]

Great idea
It's a shame a more adult tag couldn't be attached
Welcome back Iowa
Zuma

[Pat B]

Suggestions are always appreciated.

[caveman2533]

I like the idea but why does it have to be a child's board. Just make it another Forum or call it a sub- forum. The very term child's is confusing and I think makes it sound less than or secondary to the other.