Can the time spent posting transient messages be put to better use by writing in a more permanent me

Longacre

I am always amazed by the amount of knowledge there is on these boards. What really impresses me is the knowledge that the "non professionals" possess, who have to juggle their regular day jobs, while trying to stay on top of numismatic happenings and research. I am just as guilty as the next person for spending a lot of time on these boards and writing questions or responses which seem to drift off into cyber space, and will probably never be seen again. Has anyone ever considered spending a percentage of time actually writing and/or researching a numismatic topic, and preserving that writing in a more permanent form, such as in an article or essay? Personally, I tried to do that, but I ended up writing about a half page, I edited it about 5 times, and then got frustrated that I spend all that time and I only wrote a half page. I've written some law articles which got published, which I think is neat, but have not done much since. Has anyone ever given thought to putting "the good stuff" down on paper, rather than just in an electronic message board format?

Cladiator

I personally know of at least 2 official numismatic book authors on these boards. I suspect there are probably more.

meos1

I usually have alot of knowledge in my focus areas and a smattering of information in a wide array of areas. Unfortunately, I have Russ like credibility. My post slide to page three so fast I don't bother anymore.

Dan

stman

Well, I've thought of writing a little something once in a while. Perhaps concerning certain coins I have a bit of knowledge in.
Maybe things I've learned in the different markets, deals I've seen happen, different types of things I've observed on the sidelines etc. etc..

Probably not what you're referring to in your thread...... and for some reason I don't think most folks want to hear what I got to say. Heh
I have this problem of speaking the truth.

DaveG

What I like about writing for message boards versus numismatic journals is that the boards are interactive. I get instant feedback and have met a lot of interesting people who I wouldn't have met any other way.

When I write for a numismatic journal I get very little feedback (perhaps one or two people who say "great article") but I have no idea how well the article was recieved, nor do I get to have a "conversation" with collectors with similar interests.

What I like about writing for numismatic journals is their wider reach and (I hope) the credibility that I receive from being published in their pages.