List of Forum Experts

[N4521U]

This is a good idea for reference purposes.

That being said my main area of expertise has no real relevance to the forum…

Ditto!

 

[Marcel]

So I thought maybe to simply edit my intro thread to add the names of people we could ID as the experts. If any of these folks object to being identified as such, I would simply remove the name.

Michael Hope (Propellers) and Engineman (WW2 Engines) would be examples. I could throw my name in for the DH Mosquito too but it's more on the technical side.

I think the real question would be how and who will determine if someone is expert enough to be called an expert. If we don't do that carefully we'll probably get in all kinds of trouble.
For instance, I remember someone who thought he was an expert on P39s and there were probably some who believed that

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

So I thought maybe to simply edit my intro thread to add the names of people we could ID as the experts. If any of these folks object to being identified as such, I would simply remove the name.

Michael Hope (Propellers) and Engineman (WW2 Engines) would be examples. I could throw my name in for the DH Mosquito too but it's more on the technical side.

I would nominate E EwenS for naval matters.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

I think the real question would be how and who will determine if someone is expert enough to be called an expert. If we don't do that carefully we'll probably get in all kinds of trouble.
For instance, I remember someone who thought he was an expert on P39s and there were probably some who believed that

I need a smiley that conveys both "agree" and "freakin' hilarious".

 

[GrauGeist]

There was also the P-40 thread, though the P-39 thread did take the lead.

There is a difference between those that are authorative in their field and those that self-proclaim.

 

[Crimea_River]

I think the real question would be how and who will determine if someone is expert enough to be called an expert.

"Expert" may not be the right word. While there are no doubt some true experts here, the intent was more to identify "go to" people for certain subjects.

 

[SaparotRob]

I think the real question would be how and who will determine if someone is expert enough to be called an expert. If we don't do that carefully we'll probably get in all kinds of trouble.
For instance, I remember someone who thought he was an expert on P39s and there were probably some who believed that

He was, however, a gentleman. He never posted maliciously despite much written abuse sent his way.

 

[special ed]

And he did have a lot of information, and brought much more from forum members. We learned that rapid repositioning of armor and British cockpit heaters was a non problem.

 

[Art Medcalf]

I am not an expert in anything (not even Porsche 550s). However, I have a considerable amount of data on Ju 88 series.

Art Medcalf

 

[N4521U]

There was also the P-40 thread, though the P-39 thread did take the lead.

There is a difference between those that are authorative in their field and those that self-proclaim.

Bite yer tongue!!!!!!!!!
I know a lot about Twisting parts off trees!!!!!!!!

 

[N4521U]

"Expert" may not be the right word. While there are no doubt some true experts here, the intent was more to identify "go to" people for certain subjects.

Like "Go to"
medicine stash, bathroom, movacol, Depends bag?

 

[Gnomey]

I think the real question would be how and who will determine if someone is expert enough to be called an expert. If we don't do that carefully we'll probably get in all kinds of trouble.
For instance, I remember someone who thought he was an expert on P39s and there were probably some who believed that

Member nominations would be fairest.

 

[GrauGeist]

Member nominations would be fairest.

Like a poll for each category, perhaps?

 

[Crimea_River]

I think simple suggestions as were made above with the member's link. When the member sees the nomination he can object or qualify it.

 

[Snautzer01]

much written abuse

A bit more context.
He was very very stubborn. Even when given documents proving him wrong multiple of times.
Then there will be a progession of less gentleman like words.

 

[Marcel]

Member nominations would be fairest.

I agree. Would be nice to organise this.


So as I said, I think this should not be an initiative of the forum team. We are meant to be impartial and if we would be choosing experts, it could be seen as favouritism to certain users. So if we are going to do this, it should be a community effort.

Having said that, we could provide technical assistance of course.

There will be challenges. Keeping it up to date is one of them, so there should be, what we call in the IT business, a data owner. So someone will have to volunteer for that ( and probably should be prepared to get the same flak as we from the team get regularly )

If you guys think all of this is worth the effort, go for it.

 

[Crimea_River]

What's a data owner and what does it entail. It's sounding more complicated than I intended it to be.

 

[Marcel]

What's a data owner and what does it entail. It's sounding more complicated than I intended it to be.

Basically someone responding to keep the stuff up to date.

To elaborate on that:

- Not everybody would like to be in such a list, so you cannot just put them there. So someone should be responsible to ask that.
- not everyone will agree on the expertise of others. You will get discussions and butthurt people. So someone should have the power to make decisions.

That's what the "data owner" should do.

The other way would be just to start a thread and let it go freely, but I guess that that would become a mess quickly.

 

[Lucky13]

Terry Airframes needs to be on this list, regarding his expertise on the Wildcat/Martlet....

 

[GrauGeist]

I'll second Jan's nomination.