ianmdrennan 2 #1 July 7, 2005 So I've been wondering. I read the same stuff day in and day out. Argue about the same things day in and day out. Read the same incidents day in and day out. Ultimately there are few new lessons and generally not too much new information. Has this site reached the end of it's usefulness from an educational point of view? Just thinking out loud. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namgrunt 0 #2 July 7, 2005 NO has first grade outlived it every year we have new first graders you sill boy see you at skyfest got a great picture of you swooping at west tennessee skydive .59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #3 July 7, 2005 Considering the Thought Police is everywhere and immediately ereases anything of novelty or value - I tend to agree with you. Its all D2S2 on dz.com nowdays...blablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablavlablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablablabla.....jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,178 #4 July 7, 2005 Quotehas first grade outlived it every year we have new first graders I was going to come back and post something long and pedantic. You did much better -- thanks, I needed that. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 37 #5 July 7, 2005 I understand where you are coming from but as dz.com continues to attract more members, I believe that the continuation of the same questions and concerns repeated over and over means that information is being spread to more people. Just think of the teacher in a classroom teaching grade 3. They get the same questions but the answers go to different people and those people benefit from the answers. Next year we'll do it all over again for a new group of grade 3 students. Maybe its repetitive but it has value. "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #6 July 7, 2005 QuoteSo I've been wondering. I read the same stuff day in and day out. Argue about the same things day in and day out. Read the same incidents day in and day out. Ultimately there are few new lessons and generally not too much new information. Has this site reached the end of it's usefulness from an educational point of view? Just thinking out loud. Blues, Ian Only if it's all about you. - I haven't read every post in the forums yet, and I haven't reached the 'pinnacle' of my skydiving career yet. -I don't know the specifics on wingsuit jumping, I don't need to right now. But when I do, I'll know where to look. I hope in 7 years when my daughter starts jumping, this forum will still be here for her. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #7 July 7, 2005 QuoteJust think of the teacher in a classroom teaching grade 3. They get the same questions but the answers go to different people and those people benefit from the answers. Next year we'll do it all over again for a new group of grade 3 students. Maybe its repetitive but it has value. Good analogy. Performance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #8 July 7, 2005 QuoteI haven't read every post in the forums yet, and I haven't reached the 'pinnacle' of my skydiving career yet. -I don't know the specifics on wingsuit jumping, I don't need to right now. But when I do, I'll know where to look. Sure, in it's current form. My question is are we ADDING anything useful these days. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #9 July 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteI haven't read every post in the forums yet, and I haven't reached the 'pinnacle' of my skydiving career yet. -I don't know the specifics on wingsuit jumping, I don't need to right now. But when I do, I'll know where to look. Sure, in it's current form. My question is are we ADDING anything useful these days. Blues, Ian Well, since you're posting the question in the Bonfire...are you meaning social issues, or skydiving? Social issues, I think so. Skydiving, well, I dunno to be perfectly honest. I don't look in the skydiving forums anymore. It's pointless for me, I'm not jumping. -I guess you'd have to look at posts that began years ago, and compare them with what we are seeing today. New content? Updated info? And finally, without DZ.com, I would have NO good information on how to get rid of the damn rats in my house...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 26 #10 July 7, 2005 QuoteMy question is are we ADDING anything useful these days. I found the 270 RHT vs LHT debate interesting myself. And that was just today .Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #11 July 7, 2005 QuoteSure, in it's current form. My question is are we ADDING anything useful these days. If not, membership would dwindle as people move off. Consider the typical Rodale's type magazine for scuba, bicyling, golf, whatever. They basically have 6 months of articles that they repeat. Each month they review new gear (that is also in paid ad space) that is 'better than what you have now, go buy.' There's rarely a reason to renew at the end of the year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #12 July 7, 2005 I see your point and I have since grown bored with the same old rhetoric BUT I remember how fun it was when I was the the one posting the rhetoric has it outlived its usefulness? it depends on what you were using it for? I use to use it for letting people know where I was going to be since I traveled quite a bit. I dont travel so much now so I use it for the OTHER forums now.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,476 #13 July 7, 2005 >Has this site reached the end of it's usefulness from an educational point of view? I don't think so. I have faith that you will continue to post! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #14 July 7, 2005 Oh sweet.. so I dont have to read on DZ.com anymore.. I'll just ask you! I should get more work done this way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #15 July 7, 2005 OMG I just realized there are two Ians! Which Ian have I been kicking out of the chatroom and torturing? -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #16 July 7, 2005 Quote>Has this site reached the end of it's usefulness from an educational point of view? I don't think so. I have faith that you will continue to post! Bill you left of "continue to post in the woman's forum I find it cute when he replies in the woman's forum. jBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #17 July 7, 2005 I learn something everyday from DZ.com.Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #18 July 7, 2005 QuoteAnd finally, without DZ.com, I would have NO good information on how to get rid of the damn rats in my house... Did I miss the memo??? Where's your wind tunnel to rid the house of rats? Since your not jumping you can come fly in the tunnel with us Orlando rats. We're the good kind though....Well, if you beat us with a stick we probably wouldn't be too happy abou that either though We don't bit too hard I'm just teasin.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #19 July 7, 2005 QuoteOMG I just realized there are two Ians! Which Ian have I been kicking out of the chatroom and torturing? That'd be me Performance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dixieskydiver 0 #20 July 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteI haven't read every post in the forums yet, and I haven't reached the 'pinnacle' of my skydiving career yet. -I don't know the specifics on wingsuit jumping, I don't need to right now. But when I do, I'll know where to look. Sure, in it's current form. My question is are we ADDING anything useful these days. Blues, Ian I just found a ton of useful comparison information about the differences between the new Sony HR series and the older PC series, the lenses for these cameras and the helmets that they go in. Also the jokes are usually pretty good and more than once in awhile I learn a new sex term and find out just how innocent I really am. Dixie HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez "Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #21 July 7, 2005 Why did you stop jumping? I have heard you say that a few times, but never found out. Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #22 July 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteOMG I just realized there are two Ians! Which Ian have I been kicking out of the chatroom and torturing? That'd be me Oh whew! That's what I thought. Carry on! -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #23 July 7, 2005 QuoteWhy did you stop jumping? I have heard you say that a few times, but never found out. Lots of reasons. No big deal. I'm getting my pilot's license and I can't do both at the same time. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #24 July 7, 2005 QuoteI'm getting my pilot's license and I can't do both at the same time. You can, buts its very expensive and wasteful on aircraft.Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #25 July 7, 2005 It only counts if you drop jumpers all other pilots licence is a waste lol JJ Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
