What's Changed On Tiki Central? - General Tiki

M martiki Official Mixologist http://www.smugglerscovesf.com Joined: Mar 29, 2002 Posts: 3059	M martiki Posted posted on Wed, Oct 22, 2003 10:37 AM Hey there Bongo- You're kind of playing with fire there. I see what you're saying, but I don't think it's a good idea to start casting "old-timers" apart from everyone else. You're also playing the "I'm more tiki than you" card, which I think we've all agreed isn't in keeping with the aloha spirit. Look, fact is we've covered a lot of ground on this board. It was only a matter of time before the new discoveries get fewer and more far between, and it became more of a place to plan events. Just witness how often SCD points out the search feature to newbies- there's a ton of information here. People who have been on this board for a long time have traded a lot of information already, and many of us don't post as much. Does that mean that BigBro, for example, is not as into tiki now? I don't think so! People get busy, have demanding jobs that take up a lot of time, have other interests besides tiki (there's NO shame in that!), etc., so maybe can't post or get together as much as they'd like. (Hell, only three people in history have ever seen Hanford in the flesh) I see what you mean about a lot of new people coming on with only a passing interest. I think the situation will resolve itself. People with less interest will read less, go to events less, etc. In the end, people like you- who still want this site to work, who still want to discuss collectibles and go to events- will still be here. Plus there's loads of people who are really into tiki who don't read this at all. Otto? Shag? Yeah, I think they're pretty into tiki. I have enjoyed your fine hospitality and fab collection in the past and I look forward to rolling down to the OC again soon. Chances are there will be a newbie or two in tow when I drink with you next. If they dig it, maybe they'll just be bigger fans in the end. Anyway, I don't want to ramble anymore-to make a long story short, let's let time resolve this, and not splinter into multiple groups. Except for the Buffett fans, they can fuck off. (that was a joke)

Hey there Bongo-

You're kind of playing with fire there. I see what you're saying, but I don't think it's a good idea to start casting "old-timers" apart from everyone else. You're also playing the "I'm more tiki than you" card, which I think we've all agreed isn't in keeping with the aloha spirit.

Look, fact is we've covered a lot of ground on this board. It was only a matter of time before the new discoveries get fewer and more far between, and it became more of a place to plan events. Just witness how often SCD points out the search feature to newbies- there's a ton of information here. People who have been on this board for a long time have traded a lot of information already, and many of us don't post as much. Does that mean that BigBro, for example, is not as into tiki now? I don't think so! People get busy, have demanding jobs that take up a lot of time, have other interests besides tiki (there's NO shame in that!), etc., so maybe can't post or get together as much as they'd like. (Hell, only three people in history have ever seen Hanford in the flesh)

I see what you mean about a lot of new people coming on with only a passing interest. I think the situation will resolve itself. People with less interest will read less, go to events less, etc. In the end, people like you- who still want this site to work, who still want to discuss collectibles and go to events- will still be here. Plus there's loads of people who are really into tiki who don't read this at all. Otto? Shag? Yeah, I think they're pretty into tiki.

I have enjoyed your fine hospitality and fab collection in the past and I look forward to rolling down to the OC again soon. Chances are there will be a newbie or two in tow when I drink with you next. If they dig it, maybe they'll just be bigger fans in the end. Anyway, I don't want to ramble anymore-to make a long story short, let's let time resolve this, and not splinter into multiple groups.

Except for the Buffett fans, they can fuck off.

(that was a joke)

Post #56260 by martiki on Wed, Oct 22, 2003 10:37 AM