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Post by demonskull on Jun 4, 2024 14:22:42 GMT
This is an odd question for old time Sword Forum International members and if the mods deem it inappropriate, please delete.
For those who remember Don Nelson, does anyone remember the year he passed. I know the day was June 6 but am unsure of the year. I believe it was either 2004 or 2006. We're fast approaching the 6th and would like those who knew him to keep his memory alive and for those who didn't know him to be made aware of how important he was to SFI and the sword community.
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Post by mrbadexample on Jun 4, 2024 15:40:33 GMT
I’m not absolutely certain, but I believe it was 2004.
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Post by squalembrato on Jun 4, 2024 20:29:22 GMT
I'm really sad the great old Sword Forum International site is now dead and gone.
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Post by demonskull on Jun 4, 2024 21:39:28 GMT
I’m not absolutely certain, but I believe it was 2004. Thanks! I thought it might be! So, twenty years since a great man, father, husband and U.S. Army Capt. has left us. Don, today and every day, you are remembered! For those who never had the pleasure, and it was, Don was the embodiment of an Officer and a True Gentleman. He was a mod on SFI and always treated everyone with respect. He was knowledgeable, friendly very involved with the community and gave back in spades.
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Post by eastman on Jun 5, 2024 0:37:04 GMT
I never knew him, but your description makes him sound like exactly the type of person this world needs more of
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Post by blackngold on Jun 7, 2024 18:55:55 GMT
I’m not absolutely certain, but I believe it was 2004. Thanks! I thought it might be! So, twenty years since a great man, father, husband and U.S. Army Capt. has left us. Don, today and every day, you are remembered! For those who never had the pleasure, and it was, Don was the embodiment of an Officer and a True Gentleman. He was a mod on SFI and always treated everyone with respect. He was knowledgeable, friendly very involved with the community and gave back in spades. I remember Don from the old days of SFI. His passing was certainly a shock to a lot of us. I eventually left SFI for MyArmoury a year or two after his passing, but I still remember Don as a good moderator, and one of the guys who made reading threads on SFI enjoyable. I can hardly believe it's been 20 years...
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Post by ms267 on Jun 18, 2024 17:44:39 GMT
I miss SFI! Between that site, Myarmoury, and SBG, you pretty much had most angles covered.
I have known idea what is involved in putting a forum, but what are the chances that somebody could revive Sword Forum International?
On a side note: I’m also noticing that activity in myarmoury.com has ebbed, And the published articles have not changed in years. Does anybody know if this can be revived and if new stuff can be proposed? (This is probably a question to post on that forum!)
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Post by shinycanoe on Jun 18, 2024 18:31:05 GMT
I miss SFI! Between that site, Myarmoury, and SBG, you pretty much had most angles covered. I have known idea what is involved in putting a forum, but what are the chances that somebody could revive Sword Forum International? On a side note: I’m also noticing that activity in myarmoury.com has ebbed, And the published articles have not changed in years. Does anybody know if this can be revived and if new stuff can be proposed? (This is probably a question to post on that forum!) Anybody know how I can become a registered user on myarmoury? Do I need to post a WTB a user name on the SBG classified section?
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Post by fivesidedpixels on Jun 18, 2024 18:34:08 GMT
I miss SFI! Between that site, Myarmoury, and SBG, you pretty much had most angles covered. I have known idea what is involved in putting a forum, but what are the chances that somebody could revive Sword Forum International? On a side note: I’m also noticing that activity in myarmoury.com has ebbed, And the published articles have not changed in years. Does anybody know if this can be revived and if new stuff can be proposed? (This is probably a question to post on that forum!) Unfortunately, it seems that myarmoury has permanently closed off new member applications due to a technical issue with the old software. Been that way for years apparently. Unless it gets solved, this effectively means the site is a sealed off tomb. I really wish I made an account a couple years prior. Myarmoury is (or was) populated with industry experts and historical enthusiasts. There was a wealth of knowledge that was hard to find elsewhere. Seemed like heaven for curious people like myself. I could ask incredibly specific questions about scabbard suspension systems, for example, and I’d be met with detailed answers that cited period artwork and modern literature. Even if activity doesn’t kick back up, having an account would at least make searching the site easier. Wonder if anyone’s in contact with the owner.
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Post by bwaze on Jun 18, 2024 18:55:52 GMT
When MyArmoury was still functioning a lot of people stopped posting there due to all the technical limitations - you can only post relatively small images (especially by today's standards), and images very quickly become hidden by a "Download" link, making discussions with visual references rather tiresome.
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Post by ms267 on Jun 18, 2024 22:31:04 GMT
I had no idea Myarmoury wasn’t accepting new members because of a software issue. Agreed totally that a forum needs regular new blood to engage and grow with discussions. Especially as Fogeys become old fogeys. I hope they find a workaround soon!
However inaccurate my conception was 12 - 15 years ago: Myarmoury seemed to be for more “academic” or high/highest- end aficionados of primarily historical European weaponry; SBG was for more affordable options that included all blade types (stereotype: “lower end” was okay, down to earth and hey, articles on Zombie killing tools were okay ; ) ); Sword Forum International accommodated more Asian especially Japanese sword arts in a more orthodox/traditional way—postings on koryu, etc…
Seems that SBG has expanded to envelope interests that used to be more accessible through the other sites…
I truly wish all were active!
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