Re: Glossary.
In post #29 Tricia said,
“How do we define terms and movements on a site like this so that the average lay person (not just the instructors) get a grasp on what's being said? …”
In post #30 LF said,
“Some people may assume that checking a glossary before posting implies they don't know what they are talking about.
If someone, a moderator for instance, or just a frequent reader, were to take up the task of reminding everyone of the glossary definition for terms that might be at the core of unnecessary disagreements, that person might be seen as an unwelcome nag bordering on arrogant.
Disclaimer: I'd like to see an in-depth glossary on this site, and see people refer to it consistently. I just don't have much hope that people would do it.”
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To that end and as a start of an in-depth glossary on this site, Mr. Barnes’ can be found at
https://forum.pugski.com/threads/glossary-of-skiing-terms.4753/.
Whether posters can/will agree on the definitions or choose to refer to them, are separate questions.
Most of the images in the Barnes (PugSki) Glossary have been lost, and replacing them is the next task – a ‘summer project’. Philpug may be able to restore two of them – angulation/inclination and ‘perfect turn’ illustrations - that were provide to him by PM, by transfer from another PUG thread.
If other PUG contributors have any of the missing images, or adequate substitutes, please send a PM to Philpug with the link for his ‘get around to it’ list of things to do later this summer.
…..a worthwhile summer project for all……
McEl
Note - Other glossaries can be added. There are several, some available by free electronic transfer. The authors of other glossaries should consider posting them, after discussing it with P & T.
Comparisons among them can be valuable learning exercises.
In post #29 Tricia said,
“How do we define terms and movements on a site like this so that the average lay person (not just the instructors) get a grasp on what's being said? …”
In post #30 LF said,
“Some people may assume that checking a glossary before posting implies they don't know what they are talking about.
If someone, a moderator for instance, or just a frequent reader, were to take up the task of reminding everyone of the glossary definition for terms that might be at the core of unnecessary disagreements, that person might be seen as an unwelcome nag bordering on arrogant.
Disclaimer: I'd like to see an in-depth glossary on this site, and see people refer to it consistently. I just don't have much hope that people would do it.”
*****************************
To that end and as a start of an in-depth glossary on this site, Mr. Barnes’ can be found at
https://forum.pugski.com/threads/glossary-of-skiing-terms.4753/.
Whether posters can/will agree on the definitions or choose to refer to them, are separate questions.
Most of the images in the Barnes (PugSki) Glossary have been lost, and replacing them is the next task – a ‘summer project’. Philpug may be able to restore two of them – angulation/inclination and ‘perfect turn’ illustrations - that were provide to him by PM, by transfer from another PUG thread.
If other PUG contributors have any of the missing images, or adequate substitutes, please send a PM to Philpug with the link for his ‘get around to it’ list of things to do later this summer.
…..a worthwhile summer project for all……
McEl
Note - Other glossaries can be added. There are several, some available by free electronic transfer. The authors of other glossaries should consider posting them, after discussing it with P & T.
Comparisons among them can be valuable learning exercises.