Everyone is free to write articles, and then post them in the articles section, moderators can then read and review.Just a thought ~ wouldn't it be easier for people to find if say karmicnull did an article on TDS and that was then added as a sticky in the water chemistry forum.
If there is a thread that is really good would be great if members just bring it to our attention, so we can make it a sticky, I browse a lot of the forum, but I don't have the time to read every thread/post. Most of my time is ensuring the forum runs properly or working on the next feature (working on a new one already lol)I was actually surprised that with all the knowledgeable members in the forum there wasn't more of these stickies explaining some of the basic things that's mentioned above.
It's all about member contribution at the end of the day and yes it does require time and effort and some articles do really need updating, if there are members out there that are willing to contribute we are happy to listen, the forum has a vast base of information if you are willing to search for it, unfortunately most people just want the information presented to them, so some articles with references to threads within UKAPS for further reading would be awesome.Of course this would require time and effort from forum members, but would imo create a useful knowledge-base.
Sounds like a good idea, looks like there are at least two members already interested in this. Would really be good for members and to take UKAPS to the next level if some clear articles were produced.Yes I am still thinking about doing that! I would like to work on it with others if people are interested (message me if you are interested ). I wasn't thinking of anything big like a wiki, but more like a simple clear guide to a first planted aquarium that clearly explains the concepts you need to understand to not kill anything accidentally in a clear encouraging way, with links to more guides, tutorials and further reading for more depth if people want it, and to let them know of some of the possibilities. Personally I think it would be good if the guide was pretty (I am a designer after all lol!) with some illustrations to help people visual concepts, as a dyslexic person it's easy to get confused when all the science gets involved (I managed to read Walstad's book and completely miss all sorts of essential info). I think it's also good to attach it to UKAPS, as people here are always happy to help, and it's nice to contribute to the site and the community, cos really everything I know I learnt from you all.