Why are you a member of this forum? - Page 2

Robair (Robert) · #21 14-03-2016, 11:04 AM

IIS was recommended to me by the crew at Bintel when I purchased my first scope from them. I have been hooked ever since.
The classifieds have been my friend as I have since added 2 more scopes and an EP kit from that forum. More to come I am sure.
However the biggest IIS plus for me is the great advice and support that IIS members provide each other without attitude or prejudice.
Personally I really enjoy reading comments from Raymo, Astronobob, Somnium, Atmos and Kunama. Their experience and ideas mean a lot to me as they have been so useful.
I will also never tire of the "pretty pictures". Some amazing work being done and shared there.
Thanks to all who support IIS, this is a great forum for sure.

Cheers
Rob B

raymo · #22 14-03-2016, 12:57 PM

Tim, I don't think its unusual to find it takes a while to break into any
community. I moved to quite a number of small communities with my work over the years, and often found it difficult. The people in those small towns [or clubs, societies, whatever] have often known each other for many years, and are not actively looking for extra members for their circle[s].Anyway, a belated welcome from me.
raymo

xelasnave · #23 14-03-2016, 09:17 PM

It was many years ago but I was impressed by the decency of the members.
I would post photos and receive encouragement.
I posted in the science forum as a crack pot but the members were kind And helped me gain a handy understanding of cosmology.
The moderators have always been excellent and most tolerant.
This is a great place.
It is wonderful seeing folk grow over the years.

jenchris (Jennifer) · #24 14-03-2016, 11:37 PM

Just to learn.
I wouldn't mind meeting a few of you but I am happy enough to enjoy your pics and perhaps improve my own.
People seldom remark on my pics, so I guess they're pretty useless.
I think some have even set me to ignore. Their choice.
I know a few of you are terribly serious and I find that hilarious. I intend to enjoy my sky.with or without a light banter with like minded folks.

xelasnave · #25 14-03-2016, 11:59 PM

I have no one on ignore but I suspect I would be on a few maybe.
I don't comment much on photos these days because there are so many.
I do like them all.
I like seeing folk get better.
its all good

Rick Parrott · #26 15-03-2016, 08:32 AM

When I log on to IIS and click on "New Posts" I am overwhelmed with the number of posts, the complexity and detail of questions and answers, the passion, the wonder and joy that the good folk here have for all things Astronomy!

We can receive fantastic advice and assistance; we can be inspired to view the sky, we can be awed by beautiful images.

...and along the way we can have some fun!

Why wouldn't I be a member?

Mick (Michael) · #27 15-03-2016, 07:39 PM

I joined on the first day, we moved over from another small astronomy forum which closed down after IIS opened.
I joined then to talk and share with like minded people but IIS has changed like everything else in life.

LewisM · #28 15-03-2016, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jenchris

Just to learn.
I wouldn't mind meeting a few of you but I am happy enough to enjoy your pics and perhaps improve my own.
People seldom remark on my pics, so I guess they're pretty useless.
I think some have even set me to ignore. Their choice.
I know a few of you are terribly serious and I find that hilarious. I intend to enjoy my sky.with or without a light banter with like minded folks.

I knew I liked you for a reason

Life is FAR too short to take everything seriously. When a hobby becomes an overwhelming obsession it's time to step back.

I am just too busy pretty much lately for anything apart from sleep (even that starts at 3am and ends at 7am...). Work, supplementary work, looking after 2 kids while the wife also works and preparing to move to the Kingdom of Far Far Away (been postponed till July....grrrr).

The Mekon (John Briggs) · #29 15-03-2016, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutronstar

Ha, you have me there. I apologize to all for my rash dig.

I guess I used this post to remind that its nice to include everyone here.. We all know it often takes a bit to type a question or other comment and I often see them go unanswered or un-commented.

Please again accept my apology.
On the bright side, it did get a reply.

No need to apologise Tim, there was a time where I felt the same as you. In fact I felt like a "thread killer" - my post invariably seemed to be the last!

Thanks to all who have posted on this thread, there is a good crowd here who are always ready to help and offer constructive comments. As for Matt (Kunama) and Lewis (M) - are you blokes related? Or is it that you both share a passion for Taks and solitary viewing? Whatever the case both of you have made great contributions to this forum - even if it is is bit biased towards the Takahashi cause!

Kunama · #30 15-03-2016, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mekon

No need to apologise Tim, there was a time where I felt the same as you. In fact I felt like a "thread killer" - my post invariably seemed to be the last!

Thanks to all who have posted on this thread, there is a good crowd here who are always ready to help and offer constructive comments. As for Matt (Kunama) and Lewis (M) - are you blokes related? Or is it that you both share a passion for Taks and solitary viewing? Whatever the case both of you have made great contributions to this forum - even if it is is bit biased towards the Takahashi cause!

It is not really the Takahashi cause, I have also owned Vixen, Istar, Synta, Stellavue and Baader offerings but there is something about the green focusers that keeps one coming back to them, I am even thinking of painting the FC100DL focuser green. If you're on a good thing stick to it.

I can't speak for my brother Lewis up in Qld

dreamstation (James) · #31 15-03-2016, 08:53 PM

Some members on the Whirlpool forums recommended I come over and sign up to IIS when I was looking to buy my first telescope. Initially I didn't take their advice as I was a little intimidated by what I saw and probably a little overwhelmed by what I had read (and didn't understand) when I checked this place out.

Eventually I came back once I'd bought and used my first telescope and I was hooked. I needed to know more. It's great to read of other people's achievements and to get advice from people who have been doing this for years. I haven't been all that active but the wealth of knowledge already stored in these messageboards is incredible and I'm glad I came back and signed up.

codemonkey (Lee) · #32 15-03-2016, 09:36 PM

I'm very much an introvert, so I avoid clubs and this forum is a way that I can learn and interact with others on my own terms, where I can just close the browser window when I've had enough. Lots of great people on here too!

CJ (Chris) · #33 15-03-2016, 10:24 PM

To learn. And to buy stuff to learn with.

FlashDrive (Poppy) · #34 15-03-2016, 11:04 PM

cause, I'm a real nice guy .... ...... ( just ask my Mum )

Flash......

Atmos (Colin) · #35 15-03-2016, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FlashDrive

cause, I'm a real nice guy .... ...... ( just ask my Mum )

Flash......

A real nice guy that comes from Deception Bay

astronobob (Bob) · #36 15-03-2016, 11:50 PM

Because my other hobby - riding motorbike - is not much fun during bad weather - Astro is a lot safer in these conditions

LewisM · #37 15-03-2016, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kunama

It is not really the Takahashi cause, I have also owned Vixen, Istar, Synta, Stellavue and Baader offerings but there is something about the green focusers that keeps one coming back to them, I am even thinking of painting the FC100DL focuser green. If you're on a good thing stick to it.

I can't speak for my brother Lewis up in Qld

Funny this but I prefer the much older pre-1990 Tak machinery grey paint they used on the castings. Green is ok, but...

I love Vixen too. I still firmly believe the Vixen FL102S may be the greatest telescope I have ever and will ever own. Just a superlative instrument. Dang I miss it!

Paul Haese · #38 16-03-2016, 09:02 AM

Why am I here?

Well in recent times I am mostly not here, anymore. However, I like to interact a little still and give the benefit of my advice on areas I am well acquainted. After 43 years in the hobby I feel as though I need to help where I can. I have benefitted from the help of others during that time and feel as though I should give back. I occasionally say which images I like. It seems people don't want honest critique on their images so I just comment on the ones I like. I also post threads on equipment and image threads.

There is an in crowd here but I don't think it is overt. It is people who have known or known of each other for years. If you interact a lot people will get to know you. Not to mention time constraints, some people don't have time to interact all the time.

This is why I am here.

FlashDrive (Poppy) · #39 16-03-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Atmos

A real nice guy that comes from Deception Bay

Ooooh .... I do don't I

Just a little off topic .... Deception Bay was named by Captain Cook.
When he arrived in the ' Bay ' he was deceived by the fact he could come right up to the shore in his vessel .... he then realized it couldn't be done....so he called the place ' Deception Bay '

.... and it remains with the same name today.

Col....

astroron (Ron) · #40 16-03-2016, 10:24 AM

I like all the polls

Cheers