Trouty56 565 #26 Posted February 1, 2015 At this point Geno's site is a forum....kind of like this one....not nearly as polished...but it is a forum....and a nice one too! He is only allowing members to join up for stability purposes but eventually will allow guests... I personally like Geno...I have met him and he is genuine. Loves Wheel Horses!! I have joined his forum and plan to frequent his site, RS, as well as MTF.... Be patient...it is FCFS at this point. Why another forum you ask... Well...why another restaurant.....why another anything.....choices...it's all about choices.... If it is only RS then we all get shoehorned into one culture....I like choices... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #27 Posted February 1, 2015 At this point Geno's site is a forum....kind of like this one....not nearly as polished...but it is a forum....and a nice one too! He is only allowing members to join up for stability purposes but eventually will allow guests... I personally like Geno...I have met him and he is genuine. Loves Wheel Horses!! I have joined his forum and plan to frequent his site, RS, as well as MTF.... Be patient...it is FCFS at this point.Why another forum you ask... Well...why another restaurant.....why another anything.....choices...it's all about choices.... If it is only RS then we all get shoehorned into one culture....I like choices... I have to agree 100 percent. I myself belong to a few other sites, talk wheel horse stuff there to. I also met Gene, a great regular nice guy. I like wheel horse, I like getting around and chatting with others about them. Glenn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #28 Posted February 1, 2015 I think Bob answered it for me. and probably more eloquently than I could have 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,909 #29 Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) I started in 2009 on another Wheel Horse forum, "Wheelhorse.org". Then joined MTF. Found some others, then finally discovered RedSquare where I found a comfort level that I liked. I still visit and participate in all of them occasionally. Now comes Wheel Horse Stables. Again, I tried it and I liked it so far. That doesn't mean that I am going to abandon RedSquare and all my friends that I have made here. I am a supporter and will remain so until something happens to change my mind. As Trouty56 said, "why another forum?...why not?" I still bleed "red" no matter where I happen to be. Edited February 1, 2015 by rmaynard 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,952 #30 Posted February 1, 2015 I joined. It's like going over to your neighbor's for a beer. Red Square is my Home! 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #31 Posted February 1, 2015 I signed up on Geno"s site yesterday. I still love Red Square and I am a lifetime supporter but it's all about tractors and a bunch of nice guys and gals talking tractors.That's what we all have in common. What could be more fun than that ? 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #32 Posted February 1, 2015 Can I go to Geno's site and figure out how to get banned? Being a moderator for so long here on RS I would feel like a trader... lol. Good luck with the site Geno. Make sure you visit here too! 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #33 Posted February 1, 2015 I'm pretty sure I've seen... other RS mods already signed up there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #34 Posted February 1, 2015 Join a forum and in less than 12 months as a member start advertising your own forum. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #35 Posted February 1, 2015 ...or start a Youtube channel. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #36 Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) ...or start a Youtube channel. My YouTube Channel was set up long before I joined RS, so its actually the other way around... Edited February 1, 2015 by VinsRJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #37 Posted February 1, 2015 Gentlemen...I have to add this. If you are going to have a site to enhance your business (which makes perfect since), why would you want to have it closed to members only?? I would think that I would want to make it available to any Ja-moke that was interested in what Geno has for sale, prices for things, and a list of inventory. Just thinking. I will try to answer everything one at a time Steve. I know there are a lot of questions out there. I didn't build the site to enhance my business. I built it so whoever bought something from me could get help when they needed it from people that could help, especially when I'm not around. When warm weather hits I will be gone a lot. That's why the decal has the site and phone on it and doesn't even mention sales or service. If you concentrate solely on service the sales will follow. I've never advertised in my lifetime, ever. My business has never even had a sign, a name on the building, or the mailbox. It's even pretty much hidden with trees on a hill, and people here who have been to my shop will tell you that it is hard to find even though it's on a main 4 lane highway. I have always said if you treat people right they will beat the door down to get to you. Seems like someone who retired at 52 to play with the Horses has proven that point pretty well. It took me 2 weeks to get the board the way I wanted it, then I wanted about 2 more weeks with the mods to find the obvious bugs, run it through some paces, and do moderator training. Being the Admin, I couldn't even see what other groups could see. It is still member and my customers only now to give it a better shakedown and I'm finding a few more things I have to fix. I'm not new to this board thing either, I owned one over 12 years ago with 60K members. If things stay the way they have been I may never even mention what I have for sale on my site, like I never did here. It's hard to mention what's for sale when I have 14 on a waiting list right now. I can't get them restored fast enough. My CL ad even says the ones pictured are sold and we are getting others ready because we can't keep up... That is what I'm up to as far as sales go, but there is a whole lot more coming. We are also turning a part of the shop it into a fabrication area and going to get much deeper into parts this year We have a shear, roller and brake on the way now. You guys should know by now when I do something I don't mess around... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #38 Posted February 1, 2015 Join a forum and in less than 12 months as a member start advertising your own forum. And they said it couldn't be done..... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ_Thanatos 516 #39 Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) I will try to answer everything one at a time Steve. I know there are a lot of questions out there. I didn't build the site to enhance my business. I built it so whoever bought something from me could get help when they needed it from people that could help, especially when I'm not around. When warm weather hits I will be gone a lot. That's why the decal has the site and phone on it and doesn't even mention sales or service. If you concentrate solely on service the sales will follow. I've never advertised in my lifetime, ever. My business has never even had a sign, a name on the building, or the mailbox. It's even pretty much hidden with trees on a hill, and people here who have been to my shop will tell you that it is hard to find even though it's on a main 4 lane highway. I have always said if you treat people right they will beat the door down to get to you. Seems like someone who retired at 52 to play with the Horses has proven that point pretty well. It took me 2 weeks to get the board the way I wanted it, then I wanted about 2 more weeks with the mods to find the obvious bugs, run it through some paces, and do moderator training. Being the Admin, I couldn't even see what other groups could see. It is still member and my customers only now to give it a better shakedown and I'm finding a few more things I have to fix. I'm not new to this board thing either, I owned one over 12 years ago with 60K members. If things stay the way they have been I may never even mention what I have for sale on my site, like I never did here. It's hard to mention what's for sale when I have 14 on a waiting list right now. I can't get them restored fast enough. My CL ad even says the ones pictured are sold and we are getting others ready because we can't keep up... That is what I'm up to as far as sales go, but there is a whole lot more coming. We are also turning a part of the shop it into a fabrication area and going to get much deeper into parts this year We have a shear, roller and brake on the way now. You guys should know by now when I do something I don't mess around... And I think that pretty much sums that up... Coffee anyone? Edited February 1, 2015 by AJ_Thanatos 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #40 Posted February 1, 2015 And they said it couldn't be done..... Don't ever tell me something can't be done, if you do, look out! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ_Thanatos 516 #41 Posted February 1, 2015 Join a forum and in less than 12 months as a member start advertising your own forum. Pretty sweet isn't it! I wish I could do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #42 Posted February 1, 2015 And I think that pretty much sums that up... Coffee anyone? I don't like coffee much but ill take a cup! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,295 #43 Posted February 1, 2015 Maybe it's just me but this sure seems to be heading in the direction that defies the one rule. "Just be nice?" Oh wait....that's a different site. Never mind. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,231 #44 Posted February 1, 2015 Geno, thanks for posting in this thread finally. I do not think anyone wishes you "ill will" with what you are doing. Actually, I wish you luck in what you are trying to do. I just think you went about it wrong...as it was stated you were trying to run a business. Quite honestly, your attitude is going to keep me from being a part of your endeavor. Your post #40 is testament to what I am saying. I wish you no ill will and I hope it works for you...I hope you understand that I will not be a part of your ego. Fair winds and following seas Mate. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #45 Posted February 1, 2015 I hope I didn't say anything to be interperated as not completely truthful, honest and very nice. If I did I am sorry Bob. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #46 Posted February 1, 2015 Geno, thanks for posting in this thread finally. I do not think anyone wishes you "ill will" with what you are doing. Actually, I wish you luck in what you are trying to do. I just think you went about it wrong...as it was stated you were trying to run a business. Quite honestly, your attitude is going to keep me from being a part of your endeavor. Your post #40 is testament to what I am saying. I wish you no ill will and I hope it works for you...I hope you understand that I will not be a part of your ego. Fair winds and following seas Mate. Sorry you took it that way Steve. It's not ego, it's my attitude that I can do anything. It's what makes everything from Olymic champions to what has made me come so far in life. If that is the way you feel and don't care to listen to me or others that know me personally and can testify to it, then you have made the right decision and thank you. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,121 #47 Posted February 5, 2015 I wasn't going to reply to this topic but after a couple of PM's asking my opinion I figured I'd chime in. First and most importantly a fundamental belief that I have. Forums are communities where information is shared. RedSquare is a community for Wheel Horse enthusiasts. We are not a business and aside from forum hats and supporter packages don't sell anything. Our philosophy is and always has been to support as broad a range of collector / owners as we can. We do this through the sharing of technical information, personal friendships and a sense of community for a shared interest. We have and continue to support other communities as well, and they have supported us when we needed it too. In the end all these communities have the same goals to provide information and friendship amongst the members and visitors, and most do it very well. It's been accepted practice here to allow the posting of other forums as well as the discussion of them as long as it doesn't turn into forum bashing. To me, nothing is worse than going onto a community / forum and seeing posts about "that other forum" and how they do this, do that, ban this, edit that.... and that will not be tolerated here of WheelHorseStable or any other forum. So my opinion. I personally like RedSquare, but I have also joined up on WheelHorseStables.com. It is somewhat out of curiosity but also in support of the effort. I am certain that many of you will enjoy both forums, and some will prefer WheelHorseStables and some RedSquare, and that's okay with me, I don't feel that there needs to be a competition. No one is going to get banned from RedSquare because they joined another forum and like it better, really it's okay, there's no such thing as one size fits all in this world. Now, that said, we will insure that proper respect is given to all other communities here on RedSquare, and that means that we can't be having talk of the "other" forum. It's fine to reference posts and information on WheelHorseStables via links where applicable, but please be sure to respect the intellectual property from WheelHorseStables.com as I am sure they will respect ours on RedSquare. So that's my opinion, I hope that you are able to enjoy both, of course RedSquare a little bit more 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #48 Posted February 5, 2015 Karl. Very well stated. My hats off to you sir. Glenn 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #49 Posted February 5, 2015 Thanks Karl for your post on this subject. I agree with Glenn, ( very well stated ) 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #50 Posted February 5, 2015 Add one more to the "very well stated Karl" pile. Very well written and thought out 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites