Ok, RFF has a lot of forums, true.
But is it a good idea to add forums for different film types?
for Kodak, Ilford, Agfa, Fuji, etc ?
Stephen
But is it a good idea to add forums for different film types?
for Kodak, Ilford, Agfa, Fuji, etc ?
Stephen
dave lackey
Veteran
I think the film/processing forum gets a healthy amount of traffic and has a higher than average On Topic threads compared to our other forums. (at least I think it does)
I think it is one of our more successful forums. I don't think any changes can improve it.
I vote, " If it ain't Broke...."
I think it is one of our more successful forums. I don't think any changes can improve it.
I vote, " If it ain't Broke...."
dave lackey
Veteran
f16sunshine
Moderator
If it would help direct traffic here from Google searches etc. I say why not. Otherwise I agree with Rover.
filmfan
Well-known
I would say forget it. I have posted many questions in the film forum and never had any trouble getting quick, accurate responses.
thirtyfivefifty
Noctilust survivor
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
It ain't broke. The search function OTOH is, I say...
Benjamin Marks
Veteran
I think that much advice on film development is generic, although particular films have their nuances. Once you separate the film forum into sub-groups, Kodak users won't be as easily able to find useful information that happened to be posted by an Ilford user. Far from the current arrangement not being "broke," I would say that there are positive benefits to having film information in one place. This is more true, not less, in a shrinking film marketplace. Another way to approach this is to ask back, "What problem is it that you are trying to solve?"
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rpsawin
Guest
I agree with Rover. It's fine as is.
Bob
Bob
it is much improved, not perfect, but give it a try.
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
Thanks , will do!
I've been using the google search for forum posts so long now, I haven't tried the forum search recently but now I will!
sevo
Fokutorendaburando
But many of these are not along manufacturer borders, but are sensitivity, type or even developer related.
majid
Fazal Majid
Kodak will be bankrupt within a year, and at that point, it will be only Fuji left, with a smattering of B&W specialists like Ilford, Efke and so on. It doesn't make sense to have many forums per manufacturer when the industry is consolidating onto a handful of players.
back alley
IMAGES
pretty much sums up my thinking...
desparengo
Newbie
Yes. It would be useful to see specific results from different stock and dev combos in a much easier way. It would simplify keeping a tab on current deals, availability and re-branded emulsions. Who knows it might make it more attractive for the manufacturers to see what people like. It would be easier for them to establish a direct line of communication with their consumers as the feedback, knowledge and experience on display here is often of a very high quality. Potential RFF specific deals, as a result, would be welcome by many here I'm sure. The current search function makes filtering harder than it might be at times.
Sean de Sparengo
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Sean de Sparengo
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thegman
Veteran
I don't see any point, but nor would I have a problem with it. To be honest, I think there is too much brand loyalty in the world as it is, and separating us into "Ilford shooters" or "Kodak shooters" would just further that.
rxmd
May contain traces of nut
Maybe that's because there's only one forum, instead of separate different ones?
Perhaps we should instead consider consolidating some of the other forums that get like five posts per month.
taskoni
Well-known
Why not. Sounds like a good idea. I can see the advantage of discussions about film, developer, times etc. on different boards. That will make reaching for information faster for trying new films, processing techniques etc. for example, not kodak vs ilford wars...
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
I'm just glad we still have any film to talk about.