I've been toying with the idea of suggesting this for a while, but wasn't sure of the reception, so I've finally just 'bitten the bullet'.

I've noticed a distinct 'fall off' in the number of topics posted concerning the WWII Aircraft, the battles, Campaigns and the people (compared to say, a year ago).

I understand how the 'more recent conflicts' can still be 'close to home' or still be a little 'politically charged', but WWII is a long way away, and I think there's little or no contention as to the 'morality' of the need for it to have taken place.

I also know that there are a number of people who don't have an interest in Warbirds or the comflicts in which they were sporned. But after all, many of us are here because of the CFS Sims, all WWII based. Many of us are also amatuer Historians of this era.

So, what about a forum dedicated to WWII, its aircraft, the events and tactics, the people and myriad of 'what if's' that may be a little boring for many in the General Forums.

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LOL Andrew. That's about right too.

Personally, I think there's already enough room for discussion on these subjects in the CFS & Real Aviation forums. Any more would just confuse things even more than they are already. Or is it only me that finds all these different sections confusing? ???

yes, I've always enjoyed the WW2 discussions, and woud frequent the board if it was created. But why limit it to just WW2? Why not include WW1, Vietnam, Korean, or any other war/conflict?

The way I see it, war in itself is a controversial subject. I have strong feelings on the subject which might get the better of me. I think an unlimited War forum might be asking for trouble. Personally I like it the way it is, confined to aircraft.

Scorpion posted a more varied topic on WWII in the General Discussion forum. Even this ran the risk of getting out of hand on one occasion, caused by a perfectly innocent comment of mine that was misunderstood.

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Post whatever question you like. You don't need a special forum to do that. If you ever visited the Fox Four site you might have noticed we specialise in the Korean conflict of 1950 - 53. If I don't know the answer you can bet I know someone who does.

It would seem we need a reason to insert a new forum, perhaps our Moderators could start this way.  A POLL.
Yes a POLL of our members by age.  After all we have to be careful how much KNOWLEDGE we release to our guests and members...right...HMMMM

I would start this way:
AGE (YEARS)                   FORUM PARTICIPATING REASON
10-14                             -interest in airplanes..grade
                                                                         school
14-17                             -interest in airplanes..perhaps
                                       a little interest with History..
                                        High School
17-22                              -interest in aircraft...History..
                                        perhaps looking for aviation
                                        related occupation..college
22-45                               -interest in aircraft...History
                                         probably in the work force
45-60                                -interest in aircraft...History
                                          Buff...Looking forward to re-
                                           tirement and enjoys passing
                                           on his Knowledge to others
60-and Up                          -interest in aircraft..History
                                           Buff and needs something to
                                            do while dunking his donuts

You and I know what I just typed is all BONK
Why are we worried about passing KNOWLEDGE on about Aviation, it started long before the Wright Flyer and will go long after we are all gone.  The history of aircraft in conflicts, rescues, humanitarian missions. commercial use and the pure enjoyment of the avid flyer is all part of World History and it can not be changed friends no matter how hard we try.
It is up to us the posters to be politically and moraly correct and to try and keep those issues of contriversy out of the discussion forum.
Well that's my two cents from an old rudder stomper.
PS. That dunkan donut thing looks pretty good LOL

Happy Landings....Cheers...Doug

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You could be right Brensec. I've had my say & I think you know how I feel. I would personally prefer less forums, not more.

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I can't agree there - much as I might wish otherwise. SimV has always been primarily an FS site. Check out the number of posts in the relevant forums.

FS 2004 - A Century of Flight (released a few months ago) 13888
CFS3 (released 1 year earlier than FS2004) 6923
FS 2002 (2 years earlier than FS2004) 43149
CFS2 (released 3 years before FS2004) 6418

This doesn't mean anything. Many FS users are interested in aviation history but not necessarily warbirds or war.

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That about sums me up nicely. You might like to add              - Opinionated old gasbag. Stubborn as a mule. Likes arguing about any subject under the sun. 8)

OK. Well that's it, for all it's worth. No harm in asking, I suppose. 

I am really still having difficulty trying to rationalise how cars and music are more pertinent to Flight Sims than the years '39 - '45. 

Is it just me??  ??? 8)

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I think you have made your case. As far as I can see, I am the only one to have any objection. I have no influence here, simply an ordinary member of this forum stating my opinion as you stated yours. It would seem I was outvoted.

It's a nice idea - but the way I see it is why just WW2? Too narrow a field, IMHO. Then it starts to get complicated ... Vietnam, Korea, WW1, Gulf. So why not just 'Warfare'? Well - that would inevitably provoke flamewars & upset users......
In terms of popularity modern fighter jets get many more downloads than old warbirds - does this mean modern combat is of more interest? Not necessarily - it probably just means there are lots of people out there who like to fly f-16's, etc, in FS.

The Music & Autos forums were created as there were consistent posts on these subjects in the General & Cafe forums & I had a few requests for both from our users .... However relevant - it has to be accepted that these forums - particularly Music - are used. & the bottom line is I haven't seen consistent WW2 posts...

Now as for an
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forum ... now maybe here we have a case .... 

I wouldn't mind a WWII forum. Any topics on the subject are usually quite long. Maybe a forum would help cut down those 13 page topics.

Flying-trucker, I don't want to cause offence but that table thing you drew up there is not at all accurate. I personally have been extreemly interested in aviation and history since I was very small. By the time I was nine I had read Reach for the Sky, the Dambusters and Strike Hard Strike Sure. Therefore I do not see how that table is in anyway relevent.

I'm still not convinced it's necessary but would a History forum cover it?

I too would like a "History" forum that would cover all the bases, with the threads to be kept strictly on topic.  As we all know, it's hard enough to place a start, let alone an end, to an event...

It would seem that Silver has just started without us.............

LOL Pete. A History forum it is with no complaints from me.

You could make a little room by losing the FAQ forums we discussed some time ago. I realise that moving what topics are in them might be a tad difficult.

Thanks.