The Study - It is a silly place, can I (or you) make it go away

[Xue Sheng]

Originally Posted by Archangel M

I wonder, and Bob can probably tell us, what section of the site draws the most traffic?

While some probably think that if the Study closed down then magically everybody would start posting and coming back to the site to discuss the proper way to do a wristlock; I think you run the risk of killing a lot of traffic and a section of the forum that may draw in members that came for the Study but stayed and posted useful stuff in the other forums.

Frankly it probably gets the most traffic and I couldn't careless if it goes on forever, I just don't want to have the option to see it anymore. Sometimes it is interesting (in the way a train wreck is interesting) and I get tempted to post and then I end up wondering why I started posting there at all so... I wanted it to go away for me... if you like it, by all means enjoy it... I wasn't, I think it is silly and I don't want to go there anymore

[Xue Sheng]

Originally Posted by Tez3

You could come up with a fighting crutches kata?

Originally Posted by CuongNhuka

I'm surprised he hasn't already. I know I sure would.

Crutchfu With a bit of work I can get it to move like a dao

[Flea]

Well, there are some videos out there for wheelchair fu. I think it's fabulous.

[Carol Kaur]

Originally Posted by Flea

Well, there are some videos out there for wheelchair fu. I think it's fabulous.

You might like this as well, Flea.

Jujutsu-based self-defense taught by a paraplegic. He's part of a non-profit org in Arlington, MA that offers MA instruction (usually for free) with a specific outreach to at-risk members of the population

[Bob Hubbard]

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[CuongNhuka]

Originally Posted by Archangel M

While some probably think that if the Study closed down then magically everybody would start posting and coming back to the site to discuss the proper way to do a wristlock; I think you run the risk of killing a lot of traffic and a section of the forum that may draw in members that came for the Study but stayed and posted useful stuff in the other forums.

Since Bob has already posted the stats: I think it says something about this forum or the people posting on it that there is more posting in the off topic area then there is in the on topic area.

[MJS]

We try to offer a little something for everyone. We have areas for pretty much every art out there, we have some perks for supporting members, we have 'unofficial' chat threads and we have non martial arts related areas such as the study. I've noticed some people who have rank in X art, but spend 98% of heir time in the study and the other 2% in the art areas. Thats fine, IMO, as posting is posting.

The study is not for everyone, thats for sure.

[CuongNhuka]

If 98% of your posting is in the Off Topic areas, you might as well un-join the forum, and find a forum that isn't themed. Posting only in the off topic areas just means you have nothing to say in the actual posting areas and should find a new forum.

[arnisador]

It may also mean you're posted-out on "What's the most dangerous martial art?", "Are ninjas able to make themselves invisible?", "What type of socks do you wear to train in?", etc., but have made acquaintances here nonetheless.

[CuongNhuka]

Then you turn to lurking and PMing people. Otherwise you might as well leave.

[jks9199]

Originally Posted by CuongNhuka

Then you turn to lurking and PMing people. Otherwise you might as well leave.

I'm glad you're so cavalier about who can stay around here...

Personally, I think every member has something to contribute, whether solely in The Study or in the various martial arts area. After all, one of the common aspects of the martial arts is balancing the different facets of your life...

But, hey, you might impress me a bit more if you maybe ponied up the few bucks to be a Supporting Member...

[MJS]

Originally Posted by CuongNhuka

If 98% of your posting is in the Off Topic areas, you might as well un-join the forum, and find a forum that isn't themed. Posting only in the off topic areas just means you have nothing to say in the actual posting areas and should find a new forum.

I wouldn't necessarily say the study is off topic. Topics are discussed there. I would call things like the game threads, ie: the last person thread, the unofficial chat or off topic areas.

This forum is mainly, IMO, a martial arts discussion forum, hence the name MartialTalk. We do though, offer an area like the study, so that non MA topics can be discussed.

[Xinglu]

I like the Study. It is... an interesting diversion from the standard talk. I like to discourse and debate on a wide variety of topics and the study offers that.