I miss TechTalk

[a10t2]

Also, the header of TT usually had an AHA or industry-related post by Charlie P.,  Gary Glass or some other folks.  If there are announcements like that on this forums, I think I lose them in the RSS feed.

Is that anything like this subcategory?

[Tim McManus]

Also, the header of TT usually had an AHA or industry-related post by Charlie P.,  Gary Glass or some other folks.  If there are announcements like that on this forums, I think I lose them in the RSS feed.

Is that anything like this subcategory?

Wow, I completely missed those.  I think the subcategory needs to be broken out a bit.  It has AHA announcements, FAQs and the rules lumped together.  I would have put the announcements in another thread since they'll be more dynamic than Rules and FAQs.

[denny]

Also, the header of TT usually had an AHA or industry-related post by Charlie P.,  Gary Glass or some other folks.  If there are announcements like that on this forums, I think I lose them in the RSS feed.

Is that anything like this subcategory?

Wow, I completely missed those.  I think the subcategory needs to be broken out a bit.  It has AHA announcements, FAQs and the rules lumped together.  I would have put the announcements in another thread since they'll be more dynamic than Rules and FAQs.

That was considered, but we decided no to add another subforum.

[karlh]

The thing about tech talk was that I had a daily reminder that I was a member of a national organization.  I have time to check email once or twice a day, never minded that reminder, and usually read it.  For all the benefits of the forum, I have to remind myself to go and log in, and then browse to see if there's something of interest. 

From a pure solidarity point of view, I felt like more of a member, and valued my membership a little more with the daily reminders.  Now the only emails I get from the AHA are trying to sell me something or ask me to renew. 

[tumarkin]

The thing about tech talk was that I had a daily reminder that I was a member of a national organization.  I have time to check email once or twice a day, never minded that reminder, and usually read it.  For all the benefits of the forum, I have to remind myself to go and log in, and then browse to see if there's something of interest. 

From a pure solidarity point of view, I felt like more of a member, and valued my membership a little more with the daily reminders.  Now the only emails I get from the AHA are trying to sell me something or ask me to renew. 

This is a great point. Well stated.

I have been using the Forum; and while I like it, I find it is more of a time sink than TechTalk. I login & check the Unread posts... either reading all or just those I find of interest, depending on how much time I have. I like the Forum, & will continue to use it, but I really look forward to TT2.

[deepsouth]

i get emails from aha...

"Changes made to American Homebrewers Association in the last 168 hours: "


evolution is always harder for some than others.   i often find myself looking at the window and telling the kids to "get off my lawn"!

[Steve]

The thing about tech talk was that I had a daily reminder that I was a member of a national organization.  I have time to check email once or twice a day, never minded that reminder, and usually read it.  For all the benefits of the forum, I have to remind myself to go and log in, and then browse to see if there's something of interest. 

I have been using the Forum; and while I like it, I find it is more of a time sink than TechTalk. I login & check the Unread posts... either reading all or just those I find of interest, depending on how much time I have. I like the Forum, & will continue to use it, but I really look forward to TT2.

I'm more used to the Forum except for the following distinction: 
TT provided us with questions which got answered.  It was to the point.  
The Forum provides discussion.  Unfortunately with discussion comes more off topic diverse chatter that clouds the topic. There are plenty of answers to a question – the problem is that you have to wade through some junk to find the answers.  As a topic gets more responses, the amount of jibber-jabber get greater.  That's the "time sink" mentioned.   I'd rather have a root canal! 

I'm guilty of adding to the time sink on some topics in the forum too.  By doing so I increase the ridiculous number of stars to the left under my name. I also get to be a "Master Brewer" faster and raise those posts number.  

How juvenile am I?  What's more important?  The number of posts and responses or the quality of them?

I'm looking forward to TT2 too!

[joeysmokedporter]

Is there a possibility of setting up separate RSS feeds for the different boards?  This would allow people to get RSS updates for only the boards they want to follow--thereby filtering out the bar talk if they wish.

I'm also supportive of the move to the forum but since I use RSS heavily to stay on top of what is going on (along with other news feeds that are non-brewing related), the above would make it easier for me to quickly see and respond to what is relevant.

Also, have you considered full-text RSS rather than just a few lines? I know the benefit of the current setup is driving people to the site to see the full post, but I have to admit my default is to pay less attention when I don't see everything.  Also, if I feel more inclined to participate, I would have to click through anyway to respond.

[Hokerer]

Is there a possibility of setting up separate RSS feeds for the different boards?  This would allow people to get RSS updates for only the boards they want to follow--thereby filtering out the bar talk if they wish.

Sure thing, instructions here...

http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/index.php?topic=3328.0

...look towards the bottom

[a10t2]

The thing about tech talk was that I had a daily reminder that I was a member of a national organization.  I have time to check email once or twice a day, never minded that reminder, and usually read it.

Maybe this is what you're looking for? http://www.feedmailer.net/

[theDarkSide]

I would like to suggest that TT2 be an opt in service, rather than just automatic.  This may give you some accurate numbers as to how many really want this service.

I actually dropped TT before the term date because I've found the forum much more useful.

[joeysmokedporter]

The thing about tech talk was that I had a daily reminder that I was a member of a national organization.  I have time to check email once or twice a day, never minded that reminder, and usually read it.

Maybe this is what you're looking for? http://www.feedmailer.net/

thanks, I missed the update to the post.  This helps a lot.

[boulderbrewer]

8/20

1. Drew Beechum - Reminder - Call for Alternative Techtalk Tech Proposals
2. Michael Frenn - How Many IBUs in Blind Pig?
3. Scott Polo - Hop Pests
4. Joe Dunne - Dry Hopping in Keg
5. Jason Ingram - I need tickets to GABF Saturday Afternoon Session
6. Bradley Hunter - Perle Hops
7. Jonathan Adams - 15th Annual Music City Brew off: Judge invite
 
8/09

1. Randall Keiper - Need Friday GABF Ticket
2. Brett Goldstock - Ok to Store Kegs With Starsan?
3. Joe Dunne - Bottles in Chicago
4. Chris Harper - Home Brewfest Ideas Needed
5. Ken Carman - As the Summer Ends...
6. Scott LaFollette - Beer and Sweat deadline is ALMOST HERE!
 
 
**************************************************************************
Zymurgy AHA Member Shops
www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/directories/find-a-supply shop
**************************************************************************
 
Replies
7. Mike Sears - Re: Madison Brewpubs
8. Ken Carman - Re: Rhubarb Beer Again!
9. Joe Dunne - Re: Better Bottles
10. Scott Stihler - Re: TechTalk Transition
11. Anita Steven - Re: TechTalk Transition
12. Bill Lynch - Re: TechTalk Transition
13. Bill Pierce - Re: TechTalk Transition
14. Curt Stock - Re: TechTalk Transition
15. David Kudrav - Re: TechTalk Transition
16. Dana Colwell - Re: TechTalk Transition
17. Louise Fugier - Re: TechTalk Transition
18. Jennifer Nelson Kemp - Re: TechTalk Transition
19. Josh Pederson - Re: TechTalk Transition
20. Josh Richards - Re: TechTalk Transition
21. Keith Yager - Re: TechTalk Transition
22. Richard Lane - Re: TechTalk Transition
23. Mike Stogin - Re: TechTalk Transition
24. Ron Thompson - Re: TechTalk Transition
25. Steve Scoville - Re: TechTalk Transition
26. Trent Maier - Re: TechTalk Transition
27. Virgil Russell Re: TechTalk Transition
28. Ron Short - Re: TechTalk Transition


7/19

1. Josh Pederson - Malt Potential Extract
2. Jonathan Rice - IIPA Overheated Fermentation Question
3. Alexander Artau - Sour Hefeweizen
4. Ryan Thomas - 4th Annual KROC Great American Beer Challenge
 
 
**************************************************************************
Zymurgy AHA Member Shops
www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/directories/find-a-supply shop
**************************************************************************
 
Replies
5. Denny Gehr - Re: Philly Bars
6. Rene Bartholemy - Re: 2 days in Brussels
7. Jerome Wilson - Re: 2 days in Brussels
8. Paul Mahoney - Re: 2 days in Brussels
9. David Houseman - Re: Recipe Requirements
10. Ken Carman - Re: Coffee Wit?
11. Steve Espach - Re: Coffee Wit?
12. David Houseman - Re: Question About AHA Sanctioned Homebrew Competition
13. Kirk Bigger - Re: Question About AHA Sanctioned Homebrew Competition; Recipe Requirement for Competition Entry
14. David Houseman - Re: Metallic Taste
15. Bill Pierce - Re: Metallic Taste
 
7/12


. Julia Herz - Beer Journalist Job Security?
2. Michael Huss - PBW/Star San
3. Bill Hoge - Peat Smoked Grain
4. Charlie Dempsey - LA House Bill 1484 Signed by Governor Jindal
5. John Peed - MCAB Update
 
**************************************************************************
Zymurgy AHA Member Shops
www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/directories/find-a-supply shop
**************************************************************************
 
Replies
6. Trent Maier - Re: Vancouver Beer
7. James Shamas - Re: Two Questions
8. Ken Nelson - Re: Moth Balls
9. Anduin Suchan - Re: Moth Balls
10. Carl Saxer - Re: Moth Balls

 
 
**************************************************************************
Zymurgy AHA Member Shops
www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/directories/find-a-supply shop
**************************************************************************
 
Replies
8. Ryan Thomas - Re: How to Extract a Broken Quick Connect From a Ball Valve
9. Calvin Perilloux - Re: Brewing on Christmas Island
10. Steve Seeley - Re: Poll on Tech Talk on the Forum
11. Nick Williams - Re: Poll on Tech Talk on the Forum
12. Michael P. Thompson - Re: Poll on Tech Talk on the Forum
13. Eric Hall - Re: Continental ingredients in an IPA
14. Mike Manning - Re: Continental ingredients in an IPA
15. Anita Megas - Re: Continental ingredients in an IPA
16. K.G. Schneider - Re: AHA-only section on the Forum
17. Brett Goldstock - Re: TechTalk Transition
18. Chris Mark - Re: TechTalk Transition
19. Dan Regan - Re: TechTalk Transition
20. Bill Baxter - Re: TechTalk Transition
21. Russ Lorber - Re: TechTalk Transition

8/11

. Drew Beechum - Request for Proposals - Designing a New TechTalk
2. Randy Schnose - Black Samba Imperial Porter
3. Ryan Thomas - How to Extract a Broken Quick Connect From a Ball Valve
4. David Houseman - Opened EMAIL
5. Kirk Bigger - AHA Forum
6. Ron McIlroy - 2010 FRESNO FAIR HOME BREW COMPETITION Call for Judges, Stewards & Entries!
7. Ryan Thomas - 4th Annual KROC Great American Beer Challenge
 
 
 
**************************************************************************
Zymurgy AHA Member Shops
www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/directories/find-a-supply shop
**************************************************************************
 
Replies
8. Vance Barnes - Re: Genny Cream Ale
9. David Houseman - Re: Temp Changes for Kegged Brew
10. E.L. Hall - Re: Lime Leaves/Brewing Sugars; Temp Changes for Kegged Brew
11. David Houseman - Re: Adding Sweetness to a Tart Strawberry Wheat
12. Chris Frey - Re: TechTalk Transition
13. Tom Schmidlin - Re: TechTalk Transition
14. David Armstrong - Re: TechTalk Transition
15. Tim Gonzales - Re: TechTalk Transition
16. Matt Vardjan - Re: Techtalk Transition
17. Larry Elston - Re: TechTalk Transition
18. Stephen Ryan - Re: TechTalk Transition
19. Richard Lane - Re: TechTalk Transition

7/12

. Julia Herz - Beer Journalist Job Security?
2. Michael Huss - PBW/Star San
3. Bill Hoge - Peat Smoked Grain
4. Charlie Dempsey - LA House Bill 1484 Signed by Governor Jindal
5. John Peed - MCAB Update
 
**************************************************************************
Zymurgy AHA Member Shops
www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/directories/find-a-supply shop
**************************************************************************
 
Replies
6. Trent Maier - Re: Vancouver Beer
7. James Shamas - Re: Two Questions
8. Ken Nelson - Re: Moth Balls
9. Anduin Suchan - Re: Moth Balls
10. Carl Saxer - Re: Moth Balls

5/17


. Ron Staab - Granite City Brew-off Judging
 
 
**************************************************************************
Zymurgy AHA Member Shops
www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/directories/find-a-supply shop
**************************************************************************
 
Replies
2. David Allen - Re: Ancho Chili Ale
3. Denny Conn - Re: Cooler Mash Tun
4. Josh Pederson - Re: Cooler Mash Tun
5. Daniel Spiess - Re: Cooler Mash Tun
6. Ric Cunningham - Re: Cooler Mash Tun; Shortage of BJCP Tests
7. Joseph Klinck - Re: Shortage of BJCP Tests
8. David Houseman - Re: Shortage of BJCP Tests
9. John Beystehner - Re: Shortage of BJCP Tests
10. Emmet Maas - Re: Stockholm Beer & Whiskey Festival
11. Matt Raby - Re: Setting Chest Freezer Temperature
12. Brett Goldstock - Re: Setting Chest Freezer Temperature
13. David Kudrav - Re: Setting Chest Freezer Temperature

5/06

1. Gary Glass - Oklahoma Action Alert
2. Andrew Sparhawk - Keep An Eye Out for American Craft Beer Week POS
3. Clifton Colwell - Cooler Mash Tun
4. Derek Carmichael - Cicerone
5. Grant Miller - Breweries/Brewpubs in and Around New York City/Queens Area
6. Michael Fairbrother - Moonlight Meadery LLC Can Start Legal Production
7. Tom Ferguson - Shortage of BJCP Tests
8. Ryan Thompson-Jewell - NHC: Beer Bar in Rochester MN
9. Soren Nicholson - Stockholm Beer & Whiskey Festival
10. Tom Lieb - Setting Chest Freezer Temperature
11. Tom Ferguson - Diluting Fermented Beer
12. David Thomas - Ancho Chili Ale
13. Robert Smedley - American Craft Beer Overseas
14. Brian Mertz - 16th Annual Eight Seconds of Froth--May 22th, 2010
 
**************************************************************************
Zymurgy AHA Member Shops
www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/directories/find-a-supply shop
**************************************************************************
 
Replies
15. John Scheri - Re: Brew Pubs in Honolulu
16. John Bell - Re: Beer on the Big Island
17. Floyd Morris - Re: Beer on the Big Island
18. Dion Hollenbeck - Re: Mini BOS Rules
19. Chris Krauss - Re: Road Trip from Arizona to Minnesota
20. Robert Sean Miller - Re: Storing Finished Beer in Corny Kegs
21. Tony McCrimmon - Re: Storing Finished Beer in Corny Kegs

5/04

1. Barry O'Meara - Brew Pubs in Honolulu
2. Rob Nebeling - Good Liquor Store in Orlando
3. Gustave Anderson - Brewpub in/around Eugene
4. Sonny Brittle - Brewing with Mint?
5. Paul Tatarka - Eisbock Priming
6. Scott Bouman - Storing Finished Beer in Corny Kegs
 
**************************************************************************
Zymurgy AHA Member Shops
www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/directories/find-a-supply shop
**************************************************************************
 
Replies
7. Paul OrangeTree - Re: Brewing with Slate
8. Brad Nixon - Re: Brewpubs/Breweries near Disneyland
9. Grant Miller - Re: Brewpubs/Breweries near Disneyland
10. Edward Van Tassell - Re: Brewpubs/Breweries near Disneyland
11. Josh Allfree - Re: Orange Peel in Fermenter
12. Chris Banker - Re: Orange Peel in Fermenter
13. Robert Sean Miller - Re: Orange Peel in Fermenter
14. Joshua Weikert - Re: Mini BOS Rules
15. Jeffrey Koehler - Re: Mini BOS Rules
16. David Houseman - Re: Mini BOS Rules
17. Thomas Eagan - Re: Mini BOS Rules
 



 

[Roger Burns]

Was hoping we could get an update on a push-based, opt-in TT2 service.  Is there any chance it will be here in the next couple of months?  I don't begrudge people in the forum for liking it, and not liking TT.  I know forums and they are a great resource for what they are.  But they are NOT a replacement for TT and I am hoping that TT2 will soon fill in that hole in my daily routine that has been missing for a few months.  I can learn new things (in fact, that is what I do everyday), but for so many reasons, I like the email format better.  que sara sara.  In any case, is there a timeline?
rog

[denny]

We are still working with a provider to work out all the issues.  This is being done by a volunteer for the AHA, so it's on his schedule.  But it was a topic of discussion at our last GC meeting and is a high priority item for us.  I'd like to assure you that it will be done in the next couple months, but realistically all I can say is that we want it in place ASAP.