I seem not to have enough time for one forum. Another one would be a challenge.

Django ...

The current open discussion forum is adequate and is functioning well..

Private Forum -- meaning general in nature.

This could be useful if it is set up in the following manner ...

1. One person can open one such board.

2. She/he can then invite selected members.

3. They can have their discussions in private.

4. On completion of the discussions, the board is then permanently closed when all have left the said board.

5. Discussion will be deleted when all have left the board.

Django, I agree wid D_G and Mits. Yesterday I had to find time off the forum to change my car oil and spark plugs.

With another private forum, I might have to ignore me snow blower maintenance  and suffer the consequences in January, when it breaks down at -40. Unless you do service calls in Canada. 

i just asked someone who was around a long time. he said Vijay Puran had this suggestion but it didn't work out because only a few people were on it and it was too snobbish with Vijay, D2 and a few other brainiacs

That would be good then I can write my brown neck stuff that causes Demerara Guy to get belly work and sleepless nights.

@Prashad posted:

That would be good then I can write my brown neck stuff that causes Demerara Guy to get belly work and sleepless nights.

This seems to be a golden opportunity to  start your separate  Indian Guyana. 

Django, Private Forums don't work. I have tried that before and  even paid membership. It failed.

People love to read even though they may not post. Its like going to the Library everyday to read or the book store, you don't buy the books or borrow, but you love to read.

You will lose some members but will gain others in return.

The forum will always have  a difference of opinions among members. You just have to allow it, that is what made it survive 25+ years.

 But encourage discussions and let everyone respect each other. Remember, respect is earned not taken.

(lil fight up does be good, especially after wuk on a Friday)

@Former Member posted:

Django ...

The current open discussion forum is adequate and is functioning well..

Private Forum -- meaning general in nature.

This could be useful if it is set up in the following manner ...

1. One person can open one such board.

2. She/he can then invite selected members.

3. They can have their discussions in private.

4. On completion of the discussions, the board is then permanently closed when all have left the said board.

5. Discussion will be deleted when all have left the board.

Here's an easier suggestion, they can call each other or email and chat, why go on a public board to chat in private?

@Amral posted:

Django, Private Forums don't work. I have tried that before and  even paid membership. It failed.

People love to read even though they may not post. Its like going to the Library everyday to read or the book store, you don't buy the books or borrow, but you love to read.

You will lose some members but will gain others in return.

The forum will always have  a difference of opinions among members. You just have to allow it, that is what made it survive 25+ years.

 But encourage discussions and let everyone respect each other. Remember, respect is earned not taken.

(lil fight up does be good, especially after wuk on a Friday)

Remember, respect is earned not taken.

 From one Master to another, listen up DJ.

@kp posted:

Remember, respect is earned not taken.

 From one Master to another, listen up DJ.

Please read the entire sentence .Few disgruntled members , will disrespect ,we all were at one level .Commonsense tells when a fellow worker move up to management level ,respect will be due.

Keep on  Dreaming.

@kp posted:

Keep on  Dreaming.

Dream days done ,i am good until expired. Don't need honor and respect.

Some disgruntles bitter

Life is full of beauty.  Without dreams, life is empty.

@Mitwah posted:

Life is full of beauty.  Without dreams, life is empty.

Mits ,you know the four age based life stages of Hindus ,what more one needs ,when the stages are achieved during the periods.

@Django posted:

Dream days done ,i am good until expired. Don't need honor and respect.

Some disgruntles bitter

TIME FOR THE NEXT LEVEL !!!

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.