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Offline bluesman

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Re: this forum is awesome
« Reply #30 on: July 26, 2011, 10:29:37 am »
Besides the civility here I like the fact that everybody shares interests not exactly related to homebrewing but definitely related to the "I am a homebrewer" mindset.  Smoking meat, roasting coffee, making things like cheese and soap are all part of this wierd lifestyle we find ourselves in.

I'll second that motion.  ;)
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Re: this forum is awesome
« Reply #31 on: July 26, 2011, 10:39:10 am »
I agree that this forum has a lot going for it but I would like to see 1 change. On several occasions I've seen a civil discussion going on only to have one person come in and say something off the cuff and then say "and lock". I feel that the comment should be deleted and that person put on a temporary suspension for disrupting a thread that others are enjoying. Obviously, their only intent was to get the thread locked and many times they get their way. Just doesn't seem fair to me.

However, on a high note, keep up the good work!  :)

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Re: this forum is awesome
« Reply #32 on: July 26, 2011, 10:52:24 am »
Besides the civility here I like the fact that everybody shares interests not exactly related to homebrewing but definitely related to the "I am a homebrewer" mindset.  Smoking meat, roasting coffee, making things like cheese and soap are all part of this wierd lifestyle we find ourselves in.

I've noticed quite a few - like me - keep reef tanks.  I guess it's the chemistry that interests people?  pH, fancy controllers, thousands of $ worth of equipment that seemed like a good idea at the time, water profiles and additives.  And building a balanced, attractive display of coral and other sea life seems to have some parallels with creating a recipe.  (The "Limited Edition" side of coral is more like the whale hunters/tickers on BeerAdvocate though...)  

Montiporaweizen, anyone?   ;D

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Re: this forum is awesome
« Reply #33 on: July 26, 2011, 10:56:23 am »
I agree that this forum has a lot going for it but I would like to see 1 change. On several occasions I've seen a civil discussion going on only to have one person come in and say something off the cuff and then say "and lock". I feel that the comment should be deleted and that person put on a temporary suspension for disrupting a thread that others are enjoying. Obviously, their only intent was to get the thread locked and many times they get their way. Just doesn't seem fair to me.

However, on a high note, keep up the good work!  :)

Thanks for your thoughts.  The mods will take that into consideration in the future.
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Re: this forum is awesome
« Reply #34 on: July 26, 2011, 10:57:37 am »
Learning homebrewing in Italy is like learning in a vacuum.  This forum has been a huge help for me.  :)
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Re: this forum is awesome
« Reply #35 on: July 26, 2011, 11:34:12 am »
I get the warm fuzzies reading this thread. If only more people were like homebrewers, the world would be a better place.

Learning homebrewing in Italy is like learning in a vacuum.  This forum has been a huge help for me.  :)

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Re: this forum is awesome
« Reply #36 on: July 26, 2011, 09:52:19 pm »
Besides the civility here I like the fact that everybody shares interests not exactly related to homebrewing but definitely related to the "I am a homebrewer" mindset.  Smoking meat, roasting coffee, making things like cheese and soap are all part of this wierd lifestyle we find ourselves in.

I've noticed quite a few - like me - keep reef tanks.  I guess it's the chemistry that interests people?  pH, fancy controllers, thousands of $ worth of equipment that seemed like a good idea at the time, water profiles and additives.  And building a balanced, attractive display of coral and other sea life seems to have some parallels with creating a recipe.  (The "Limited Edition" side of coral is more like the whale hunters/tickers on BeerAdvocate though...)  

Montiporaweizen, anyone?   ;D

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Re: this forum is awesome
« Reply #37 on: July 31, 2011, 09:31:35 am »
I have been on Northern Brewer's forum for a while, but I joined AHA recently and I am enjoying this forum and the other benefits of AHA membership.  No doubt the people who are homebrewers make homebrewing special.  Thanks, folks!
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Re: this forum is awesome
« Reply #38 on: July 31, 2011, 10:35:29 am »
I am not one to call out problems but I have heard that some forums will answer questions with "Why don't you use the search function?"  
(Moderators) do an excellent job of reminding everyone to keep it civil;  and we choose to listen.  That is good for everybody.
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