VIRTUAL TASTING FORUM?

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Wed May 10, 2006 8:49 pm

I am very pleased that Fred and so many of you have taken the initiative to do the Virtual Port Tastings. Is this something that is going to be a regular "event" either quarterly or monthly in the future?

I ask, because if it is going to be a regular feature for you folks, it is the kind of dynamic that would be worthy of its own Forum. I will only add a VIRTUAL TASTING FORUM if I know that this is something Fred and others here want and think is a good idea.

Derek T. · Post by **Derek T.** » Thu May 11, 2006 12:32 am

Yes please

John Conwell · Post by **John Conwell** » Thu May 11, 2006 8:46 am

Even though I havent posted my virtual tasting notes yet, I would like to see a seperate forum for the virtual tastings

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Fri May 12, 2006 1:48 am

It will take more than 2 of you to convince me.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Fri May 12, 2006 8:15 am

Although I love the virtual tastings that Fred started, I think the new and upcoming forum for members tastings notes will serve the same purpose. That is why it was decided to always title the "Subject" as "Virtual Tasting" first, folllowed by what port we are drinking that month. That way it is easy to search for them later, using the search feature.

I would rather save the space for something else in the future.

Frederick Blais · Post by **Frederick Blais** » Sat May 13, 2006 11:31 am

I think that a forum topic only for that is a good idea. Why? For one big reason, many don't use the search option on the forum. Since the virtual tasting will occurs at least once a month I hope - to stimulate good habits of tasting ports :) - you'll be able to see all the topics on virtual tasting that occured during the last year.

The topics will not be lost within a week, people will be able to jump in and taste past tasting. For me it is the best place to find many opinions on frequently drinking port and it has to be convenient and acessible for everyone looking for good advice.

With the option of uploading pictures, everyone will be able to put the different labels that are in their market, this will also be interesting!

Thanks Roy for your support!

Al B. · Post by **Al B.** » Tue May 16, 2006 12:19 am

My answer is going to depend on the way the new tasting notes section looks. If the new section is going to be "forum" in style, allowing people to post a note and then allowing others to post their comments or their own views, then my vote would be to combine the virtual tastings in with the other tasting notes. That way we keep all tasting notes in the same place.

On the other hand, if the Virtual Tastings were going to have to continue to be posted in the Port Forum, I would vote for a separate forum for the Virtual Tastings.

Alex

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Fri May 19, 2006 12:32 am

Is that it?

Are you folks done voting or speaking up at this point?

Al B. · Post by **Al B.** » Mon May 22, 2006 1:23 am

Guess that's it!