It seems that regardless of how worthy our reports may be to the moderators, we should still have them attached to our usernames.

I've had 2 reports considered by a moderator not informative enough to be considered a "trip report". I don't really care what it's called, but it seems I should still have it attached to my pad so other members can get a taste of my personality.

I really like to keep my reports concise and to the point, however, I do spend a lot of time getting and preparing very nice photos to submit. It seems that should make up for my lack of descriptive writing.

My last report was titled "The Thai Obssesion Continues". I thought it was a pretty nice report even if it was a little short. I tried to get the moderator to change the title to include my name, but he wouldn't until I fluffed up my report.

Av8tr,

Sounds like a great idea that Administration should pursue.

As we all know, reports are an extremely effective way to disseminate valuable information whether they are long or quite brief.

After all, it's the content that matters, nothing else. If you impart several good nuggets of information, that's enough for them to, at the very least, attach it to your pad for anyone to read. You shouldn't be asked to "fluff up" anything.

Jag

If you have new bits of information to share with board members, but it really isn't enough to constitute a full trip report, simply post the information under the appropriate thread in discus. If one doesn't exist, create a new one. I for one am happy to see some stricter guidelines being implemented for trip reports. In the past, I've seen "trip reports" posted that literally ran 3 or 4 paragraphs. Definitely not in the same league with reports that run for many pages and offer up plenty of details.

I put off some other work that needs to be done to write this and the linked topic below at the prompting of HombreJR who was very tempted to reply here. He often kicks the ball to me where it's more important to carefully communicate CH policies and/or reasons for doing things.

We want to emphasize that all contributions are valued, but we do use guidelines and criteria to improve ClubHombre's overall organization and quality.

A thorough look at our Trip Report Utility is detailed under the following topic:
-Welcome To Club Hombre-: Club Hombre - More Work Than Most Imagine: Trip Report Utility

All posts and photos are attached to the corresponding member's Homepad.

Trip Reports as defined on ClubHombre and accessible from our Trip Report Utility are held to a higher standard. We do this for a number of reasons as described in the linked section and also summarized below:

• Trip Reports are kept to a reasonable number
• Members researching or looking for detailed reports can more easily access those suiting their particular needs
• Reports where additional time and effort are spent receive greater recognition
• Submissions that do not meet the minimum guidelines are offered suggestions to improve the reporter's writing on request

Hombre,

Holy shit, I never knew this Trip Report Utility existed. For numbnuts like me, why don't you put it in the photo section too. That way,I'll be sure to spot it. Only kidding...

Once again, you intelligently plead your case. Your suggestions were not implying "fluff" at all, but his suggestion has some merit.

BTW, I've gone completely through the chat board trying to find that fucking "Reporter B," to give him a piece of my mind for fucking with you and interupting your trip, but I can't find the bastard. I think I know who "Reporter A" is, but the son of a bitch "B" keeps eluding me. Want to give me a little hint?

As always, it's a pleasure to enjoy your board daily.

Jag

Jag, you are too funny. AZ

Azguy,

Funny? I'm not trying to be funny. For Christ sake, will someone give me a little hint about the true identity of "Reporter B." I only want to help out Hombre, but tracking "B" down is driving me crazy.

Shit, I feel just like Perry White, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen trying to find Superman because that bastard is probably someone I know and don't realize it. Clark "Fucking" Kent come out and identify yourself!!!

Jag

(Message edited by jaguar on December 14, 2005)

It's OK with me that some of my reports are not considered informative enough to be labeled a "trip report". I just wish that my short "trip reviews" could be accessed by other members when they go to my pad. I use other members pads when deciding whether to meet them while travelling, and find them a great way to evaluate a stranger.

I was planning on going back and adding more impressions of the trip, but I got very busy at work, and then forgot about it for awhile. I just don't enjoy writing very much, although I do try to include helpful information.

I go back over Xmas, and I'll try to put a little more effort into my next report.

Av8tr,

Get to work on it because we'd all like to read it.

Take care my friend,

Jag

It would be cool to have a place on your pad that you could upload documents that you could select who could view it, anyone, members, etc. could be an excel file, word doc, pics, whatever you choose. It could also be private, so you could have docs there for reference. Just a thought. AZ