Posting in proper place
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2022 7:05 pm
I have noticed that people are posting stuff in the "Backpacking" section that really better belongs in "outdoor gear" or the "campfire". There seems to be a couple of problems with this:
1) Others may want to search in the future, and, for example, if searching for information on stoves, they may just search the gear section and miss an informative post.
2) I thought the backpacking section was for trip reports and questions on trips and routes and permit information. I hate to see the section get cluttered with things that have a better home. Perhaps not a big issue in winter when things are slow but during the backpack season it crowds out more pertinent posts.
Anyway, moderators, what do you think? I know some people post in "backpacking" because they think others will read it more if it is there, rather than where it really belongs. I know you are fussy about what goes into "conditions"- report of conditions experienced or specific questions on current conditions- not a catch-all for question on routes. I am sort of an organized person and like to see things in their proper place. Not sure it matters to anyone else.
1) Others may want to search in the future, and, for example, if searching for information on stoves, they may just search the gear section and miss an informative post.
2) I thought the backpacking section was for trip reports and questions on trips and routes and permit information. I hate to see the section get cluttered with things that have a better home. Perhaps not a big issue in winter when things are slow but during the backpack season it crowds out more pertinent posts.
Anyway, moderators, what do you think? I know some people post in "backpacking" because they think others will read it more if it is there, rather than where it really belongs. I know you are fussy about what goes into "conditions"- report of conditions experienced or specific questions on current conditions- not a catch-all for question on routes. I am sort of an organized person and like to see things in their proper place. Not sure it matters to anyone else.