I'm sure some clever person could circumvent all that but I wouldn't know why they would even want to try. Then too, I suspect that the "clunkiness" of the interface works against spammers as well. Spammers who do offer a valid email address quickly get banned and their email addresses sent to websites that create blacklists. To some extent, the Discus format as well as the internal structure of the board mitigates against spam. Thank you for the thought.however, what with the fact that every registrant has to have a valid email address new threads are not allowed and every registrant has to have their membership approved by me personally.we don't have much trouble with spam. And beyond that, we prefer a bit of a "dated".even vintage.feel. Frankly, we don't miss people who can't or won't do that. But it is not hard to use if you take the time to familiarize yourself with the formatting and conventions. Admittedly, Discus is old and a bit clunky. What's more, because new.perhaps repetitive.threads are constantly being started bandwidth and server space is exorbitant by comparison. In my estimation, PHP based forums are not as well suited to archiving material or recovering material as the Discus format is. Sometimes those threads get revived but more often someone just comes along and starts another thread about virtually the same subject. More importantly, with the PHP based forums, what happens typically is that threads are started and flourish for a while and then disappear into the basement or attics as people lose interest.
#Colloquy sneakers professional#
When we were making the transition from the free version to the paid, professional (ahem) version, I considered shifting to a PHP based board but the graphics, and the internal structure, and the old messages weren't easily translated to PHP.
#Colloquy sneakers software#
When I first created it some of that software was not available.or didn't have a free version, which Discus did. Why not use vBulletin, PHPBB, IP.Board or something similar? That 'Discus' software seems very peculiar and awkward to use.īelieve it or not this forum has been on the Internet for going on 12(?) years now. It is all part of our mission-to educate.to 'preserve and to protect.'Īs the 'host,' may I extend a heartfelt invitation to anyone interested in bespoke footwear-all who share our goals are welcome.Ĭlick to expand. Some of the work posted in the Gallery is amazing.some not so much. In fact, we do not allow or encourage self-promotion nor buying or selling for personal profit. All of whom.all who post regularly.do so out of a desire to help others learn and advance-they give their time out of generosity and nothing else. We have beginners who are struggling and who post photos both because they are proud to have come that far and because they hope for constructive criticism or input.Īnd we have master shoemakers and journeyman shoemakers who, while not certifiably masters (no papers), are, nevertheless some of the very best and most knowledgeable makers in the world. Once you've registered, you can reply or add comment to any thread or discussion that you can read.įinally, and maybe most important in this (SF) context.and answering some criticism that has been expressed here.The Crispin Colloquy is not a 'show and tell' or a platform for braggadocio or ostentatious display. All threads are effectively 'sticky.' We feel that there is a thread for every pertinent subject that needs to be discussed and welcome contributions within those subtopics. As a consequence threads do not disappear for lack of input or being out of date or out of sight.
#Colloquy sneakers archive#
But goal number one is to archive knowledge and goal number two is to educate. We discuss bespoke shoe and bootmaking techniques (and allied Trades) and encourage those who wish to ask questions or contribute to a discussion. The forum is an adjunct of The Honourable Cordwainers' Company-a registered 501, C-3, tax-exempt educational Trade Guild who's mission is to 'preserve and protect.' The second thing to know is that you cannot start a new thread. This is as simple as registering and giving a valid email address. The first thing you have to know is that to post on that forum you must be a member.
I am the creator, webmaster and Administrator at the Crispin Colloquy.
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