Folks, When I assumed the role as lead administrator of the Frisco.org forums, I mentioned that I would like to do some streamlining of the forum structure. Obviously, since I took over, there have been some changes, but other than the change of software, these have not been massive changes. All of the model railroading forums have been streamlined, except the HO and O scale/gauge forums. Example; there is one N Scale Forum, one Z Scale forum, etc. It appears that HO is the most popular scale among Frisco model railroaders present at this site. Therefore, no changes have ever been made to the HO forum structure. There is an HO forum, and 40 sub-forums. Here is a partial list to show what I am talking about: We talked about this once before and I mentioned that I felt that a single forum called "HO Scale" would be the location for all HO topics (as it is on TrainBoard and most of the other scales here). I would like to revisit this at this time with a poll question. The question is this: Do you favor retaining the forum structure of one HO Forum with 40 sub-forums, or the reduction of all of this structure onto one forum called HO Scale?
For my money, you could smoosh it into more macro categories, such as Steam, Diesel, Freight cars, Passenger cars, facilities, etc. GS
I agree that there are too many sub cats in certain areas such as each of the steam locos. Diesel by manufacture might be a general category with a few subs. for example. I do enjoy some separation in the listings. Tony LaLumia
Let me rephrase the question: Is there a good reason why we would need more than a single forum for HO modeling? Charlie
You could separate out buildings,rolling stock and locomotives or something I guess. There are far too many now.
Charlie, can you tell a little bit about what/how you would see it. I simply am having a hard time grasping an overhaul?
I see one forum called "HO Scale" that would contain all of the HO threads (like the N Scale forum, etc.). I'm not trying to ram it down people's throats though.
Charlie, I for one would just like to see the "sub-forums" eliminated, but with well over 700 "discussions," I personally would find it easier to go to HO Scale -->> Steam Locomotives, instead of going through 700-plus discussions to find the 130 or so steam locomotive threads. To wit: Of course, I can also us the "Search" feature, which I do find to seemingly be more robust with the site upgrade. Thanks, as always, for looking for ways to make the experience better, faster, stronger, etc.!