A New Forum?

Does the world need another forum to discuss Scotch?
Probably not, but that didn't stop me from setting up one anyway.

Whisky 101 is a new forum which I created using the free forum service from PHPBB for Free.

It's bare-bones and has Yahoo ads (which are not mine, but part of the package) - but it is FREE, so I can't complain.

Why a new forum?
Mostly because I notice that the existing forums, while a great place to find like-minded folks, tend  to be co-opted by the "whisky-know-it-all." They don't present a forum for the novice to feel comfortable asking questions.

And while The Scotch Blog allows comments, isn't really set up as an open forum.

I'd love it if the old pros start frequenting the forum, but I'd like to ask that the smart-aleck commenters, flamers, and insulters stay where they are. Obnoxious comments will NOT be tolerated.

Like I said, aside from the cost of that snazzy new URL <www.whisky101.com>, this isn't costing me anything, so I figured I'd set it up and see where it goes. I also plan to invite a couple of people to become the "resident experts".

Interested in moderating, or have an idea for a new chat room? Drop me a line - it's an unpaid gig - but we are all in this for the glory, right?

If things get moving, great - if not, I'll chalk it up to a nice experiment, and figure out a new use for "Whisky101."

Thanks!