Good luck guys ...

Ian · 9th August 2006, 08:28 PM

Hi guys. Glad to see the new digs here for keris collectors. Just dropped in for a free cuppa joe and see who's hanging out.

Nice roomy space you've got Rick and David. Hope you guys have a great series of discussions.

Stay cool.

Ian.

wolviex · 9th August 2006, 09:33 PM

Good luck from me too.

Keris threads were always strong dominant here on the board, so I believe creating separate Forum was just what many users needed - but... isn't it the first step to split the main Forum in the future - this is just what we decided to avoid in many discussion earlier!?

Aren't you afraid of such conclusion, or maybe moderators decided to change policy of this place ?

regards!

Ian · 9th August 2006, 09:42 PM

Michael:

Yes, we had a long discussion before going forward with this. Rick can fill you in better than I can. As you say, the keris crowd are a strong group (and strong-minded

).

Ian.

Rick · 9th August 2006, 10:18 PM

Hi Michael ,
Please don't worry about any further fragmentation of the Ethnographic forum; that will not be happening .

The keris is unique among edged weapons and I strongly felt that we needed a place for in depth discussion of the subject . This forum will touch on the effects of the different belief systems that have swept through the area of the keris and their effects upon its development . We will range far and wide on the subject and hopefully into new territories .

The study of the keris is so complex and sometimes controversial that a separate forum with a freer atmosphere to express opinions and yes, argue constructively and apart from the general forum rules was needed .

Keris threads can get problematic at times and we felt that they needed to be moderated by members with a certain amount of insight into the subject.

There are only two moderators here and this forum will be our only responsibility.

Everyone of course is welcome to participate; we're only a click away .

Feel free to share a cup of Kopi with us anytime you wish .

Rick

David · 10th August 2006, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Everyone of course is welcome to participate; we're only a click away .

Feel free to share a cup of Kopi with us anytime you wish .

BTW for those interested in a really rare cup of coffee try kopi luwak:
http://www.sallys-place.com/beverage...kopi_luwak.htm

9th August 2006, 08:28 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,194	Good luck guys ... Hi guys. Glad to see the new digs here for keris collectors. Just dropped in for a free cuppa joe and see who's hanging out. Nice roomy space you've got Rick and David. Hope you guys have a great series of discussions. Stay cool. Ian.

9th August 2006, 10:18 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,290	A Little Different Here Hi Michael , Please don't worry about any further fragmentation of the Ethnographic forum; that will not be happening . The keris is unique among edged weapons and I strongly felt that we needed a place for in depth discussion of the subject . This forum will touch on the effects of the different belief systems that have swept through the area of the keris and their effects upon its development . We will range far and wide on the subject and hopefully into new territories . The study of the keris is so complex and sometimes controversial that a separate forum with a freer atmosphere to express opinions and yes, argue constructively and apart from the general forum rules was needed . Keris threads can get problematic at times and we felt that they needed to be moderated by members with a certain amount of insight into the subject. There are only two moderators here and this forum will be our only responsibility. Everyone of course is welcome to participate; we're only a click away . Feel free to share a cup of Kopi with us anytime you wish . Rick

9th August 2006, 09:33 PM	#2
wolviex Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poland, Krakow Posts: 418	Good luck from me too. Keris threads were always strong dominant here on the board, so I believe creating separate Forum was just what many users needed - but... isn't it the first step to split the main Forum in the future - this is just what we decided to avoid in many discussion earlier!? Aren't you afraid of such conclusion, or maybe moderators decided to change policy of this place ? regards!

9th August 2006, 09:42 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,194	Michael: Yes, we had a long discussion before going forward with this. Rick can fill you in better than I can. As you say, the keris crowd are a strong group (and strong-minded ). Ian.