It seems to me every time I visit this board the ratio of Guest to Visitors is much higher. I'd like to see these guest become members and begin to contribute. COME ON GUYS!!!
Wonder if we could get a column that shows "members viewed" but listed only once no matter how many times the member viewed, as well as the current column of "non-members" viewed.
Just an observation, but when I have a chance to look at the posts, I don't necessarily log in. This make me appear as a guest. The only time I log in is to post a message.
Scott: I also do not log in at times when viewing and this probably shows me as a guest. Although, when I first started viewing this and other discussion boards, I felt inadequate to post from lack of experience. The discussions helped me get a handle on how to express my problems and receive advice that assisted me in their resolve.
Posts: 55 | Location: KC.MO | Registered: 14 April 2004
I totally understand... I guess more than anything I was trying to encourage those that might be "just readers" to post if they have questions or experiences they might want to share. Your right there is a comfort zone to overcome when you begin to open your mouth (type) on the board. However, these guys are not sitting back laughing at post or inexperience... they generally are looking to help in anyway they can AND learn from mistakes that others have encountered. I myself have not contributed to the board that much over the years however, when I have I've greatly benefited from it.
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Sometimes people are reluctant to post because of the critical nature of some of the responses. This is particularly the case for those with less experience. If this board remains positive and constructive it will be a great resource for everyone.
Posts: 36 | Location: Portland, OR | Registered: 02 March 2005
Hi Everyone! I'm fairly new to this site too. I've found that it is a great way to help and be helped. We all have things we can learn. I've found over the years that the more I learn, the more I realize I don't know. I agree with Rick, that our response to someones question, should be constructive. Some of us who have been in the business for a while might forget that at one time we didn't even know what FFT meant. It's O.K. to disagree with someone without being degrading. Also, If someone does disagree with you, look at it as a potential learning experience. For all you guests who may be reading this: Come on in, we don't bite!
Posts: 45 | Location: Texas | Registered: 13 October 2004
Ok, I logged in today for lunch. I’m here at lunch almost every day, just not logging in until I have question or want to look at a file. Lunch and learn. I’ll have the experience and confidence someday to help others with there problems.
Kaz regis.Wal ter@jdir ving.com
Posts: 42 | Location: Maine, Western Mountians | Registered: 23 February 2005
I have turned several colleges onto this site, but have yet to see any of them be brave enough to jump in.
I’ve been beaten up a few times over the past couple of years on the board as well as the old. However, the rewards gained from developing a network of helping hand has far out weighed the occasional brow beating. Unfortunately my career has temporally taken me way from the field of condition monitoring, but I still enjoy this site and risk throwing in an opinion of my own from time to time. I would encourage anyone to join in. It will be a learning experience even if you have to grow a thick skin. One day you’ll be the one with the answers.
Posts: 146 | Location: Lafayette La | Registered: 01 March 2005
It will be a learning experience even if you have to grow a thick skin.
The lack of "thick skin" had made me stop using and even looking at the old board many times. Some users had no idea how to talk to people in a respectable way, only in an insulting manner. I am thankful for all you guys. We can disagree with someone without being ugly about it.
So come on folks, join in with us. We all are still in a learning mode, at least that is my opinion. I know I am. When I reach the point that I think I know it all, I hope someone kicks me in the rear end and wakes me up. This field is, as is life, a never ending learning experience.
I think I'd bet money that Arnie is out on the water in his boat. He has a wonderful site showing scenes and such in areas of Sweden and various parts - interesting.
Cordially, Sam Pickens pdmsampickens@gmail.com
Posts: 1660 | Location: Eastern USA | Registered: 04 August 2004
You're exactly right. As I tell people, it took me ten minutes to learn vibration analysis....and 20...ahhh....make that 25+ years to learn all the exceptions to the rules!
Jon Spintelligent Labs
Posts: 305 | Location: Seattle, WA | Registered: 20 February 2005
It's O.K. to disagree with someone without being degrading. Also, If someone does disagree with you, look at it as a potential learning experience. 
When I reach the point that I think I know it all, I hope someone kicks me in the rear end and wakes me up. This field is, as is life, a never ending learning experience.
