Rudy
Admin
We have been watching and listening to both sides of the test videos saga, with regards to the quantity and usefulness of many of the metal detector test videos being posted.
One of the problems is that, to paraphrase what Forrest Gump said, "Videos are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get."
Nothing is more disappointing than finding you wasted your time watching a video that did not meet your expectations whatever they are.
Trying to balance both sides, we've come up with the following proposed rule change for posting metal detecting test videos.
To post the video, the poster will need to provide the following information along with the video. If this information is not provided, or does not accurately reflect the video, the post will be deleted.
We feel that by accurately providing this information, the reader will be able to decide whether the video is worth watching or not.
Herewith is the information that will need to be provided with the video:
Purpose of video
Equipment
Results Obtained
Conclusions
Let us know what you think of this proposal, either by your comments, or giving this post a thumbs up.
One of the problems is that, to paraphrase what Forrest Gump said, "Videos are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get."
Nothing is more disappointing than finding you wasted your time watching a video that did not meet your expectations whatever they are.
Trying to balance both sides, we've come up with the following proposed rule change for posting metal detecting test videos.
To post the video, the poster will need to provide the following information along with the video. If this information is not provided, or does not accurately reflect the video, the post will be deleted.
We feel that by accurately providing this information, the reader will be able to decide whether the video is worth watching or not.
Herewith is the information that will need to be provided with the video:
Purpose of video
- What is the purpose of this video?.
- Why is it important for others to know this?
- Test Conditions, are they realistic or contrived?
Equipment
- Detector model
- Coil used
- Firmware revision level (if it is related to a rev. level).
- Pertinent Settings
Results Obtained
- Is the result unique to the equipment, or would it apply to other models?
Conclusions
- What important conclusions can be drawn from this test?
Let us know what you think of this proposal, either by your comments, or giving this post a thumbs up.
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, I am glad Administration took action before we lost interest in Friendly , Thanks , leave the sales to the sponsors , also the manufacturer's can put out there own test video's- to promote sales with specials , me personally would like to see packages available with everything including all the coils with stems & hardware , at a discounted price tag , as years go by- members have spent a fortunes on extras , last NEW MACHINES entering into the market, and pre -order machines- all can stay on ONE FORUM -- ALL ABOUT DETECTORS--- this way the forum remains peaceful , not out of control causing Kaos 
PS- Colonial 78 post has a point , administration can test the current- new rules , if futher action to resolve issues- is needed , than I could agree with him also, along with what ever the administration does to solve the problem !
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