Cryptic v2.0
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Not another navel gazing quiz surely!
The title of the forum is Aviation History and Nostalgia and not Spotters Corner. Are these odd threads not better in another forum where the proponents can indulge themselves totally?
I realise that some may disagree but it had to be said and I would like a moderators view on the subject if possible.
The title of the forum is Aviation History and Nostalgia and not Spotters Corner. Are these odd threads not better in another forum where the proponents can indulge themselves totally?
I realise that some may disagree but it had to be said and I would like a moderators view on the subject if possible.
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From: Wales, UK
I am not sure what happened with the last cryptic thread, but I suspect it was pulled by its originator due to the fact that it "stalled" very quickly, and appears to have done so again! Threads such as these only maintain an interest if they keep moving. We have seen similar instances on other aircraft ID threads...once it stops, people soon move on elsewhere.
As for where the thread should be, as a regular on Silhouette Challenge I believe that is in it's rightful place as ultimately it is largely historical in terms of its content and is clearly aviation related. I am not sure how to place this one as it is perhaps outside of the forum's title, however I suspect it is in the right place to get the best level of interest.
As for where the thread should be, as a regular on Silhouette Challenge I believe that is in it's rightful place as ultimately it is largely historical in terms of its content and is clearly aviation related. I am not sure how to place this one as it is perhaps outside of the forum's title, however I suspect it is in the right place to get the best level of interest.
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Rugged Island
I deleted it for several reasons including that mentioned above, and a vague feeling that it didn't belong here as it developed, or probably, anywhere. I've also realised that many people don't get 'cryptic', unfortunately...
As for this re-start attempt, 24 hours and no response from the poster despite some good guesses...
FUEL - OFF
STARTER - MOTOR FOR 30 SECONDS
STARTER - OFF
...and all those other things for a hung start. I suspect this thread will be towed back to the hangar as well!
I do hope that people will enjoy the other challenges here, as long as there's a reasonable stock of possibilities. The supply is, however, at best finite.
Good luck!
As for this re-start attempt, 24 hours and no response from the poster despite some good guesses...
FUEL - OFF
STARTER - MOTOR FOR 30 SECONDS
STARTER - OFF
...and all those other things for a hung start. I suspect this thread will be towed back to the hangar as well!
I do hope that people will enjoy the other challenges here, as long as there's a reasonable stock of possibilities. The supply is, however, at best finite.
Good luck!
Last edited by Father Dick Byrne; 17th November 2011 at 20:06.
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From: down south
I agree with skytrain.
However, if posters do not respond to other peoples' posts/guesses then the thread will die rapidly due to boredom.
The original poster of this "new" thread was online late on the 16th and offered no responses whatsoever.
Should anyone wish to see how it should be done, then look at "Heikkis' Silhouette Challenge".
So, Flap40, how about responding. If not, I might post another one - at least it would be closely monitored.
However, if posters do not respond to other peoples' posts/guesses then the thread will die rapidly due to boredom.
The original poster of this "new" thread was online late on the 16th and offered no responses whatsoever.
Should anyone wish to see how it should be done, then look at "Heikkis' Silhouette Challenge".
So, Flap40, how about responding. If not, I might post another one - at least it would be closely monitored.
