Why?

[phillygolf]

Ok...help me out.

Over 1000 members.

Only about 10 post regularly. Why????

All your questions answered? Asked? ......

Seriously....why??

Just curious. I am dumb beyond recognition, so it cant be that.....


Patrick

[tongzilla]

• Because people are busy. Jobs to do, families to feed.
  
  
• Because it takes effort.
  
  
• Because people don't want to be embarassed. They feel the need to master the TGM lingo mastered before they can make a post.
  
  
• Because some people feel they can learn just as well by lurking around and watching the free vids.
  
  
• Because you need to reach a certain level of interest before you have the motivation to take the time and effort to post.
  
  
• Because even though those "10 who post regularly" try to be as friendly, enthusiastic and welcoming as possible, their domination makes it somewhat uneasy for newbies to post.

[rchang72]

What does "post regularly" mean? Don't know about others, but been on this site since almost the beginning, and there is seldom something I can chime in on. So why clutter the bandwidth if can't contribute. I do post when I have a question or something that I can contribute, that isn't just echoing someone else.

[alex_chung]

I am just hear to learn and like it was said previously if I cannot add to a discussion, I don't post. My posts tend to be questions in the hope that I will find an answer and a way forward.
Also with work its pretty neigh on impossible to post until I am at home in the evening.
Alex

[Bagger Lance]

So much to do, so little time.

There are some ideas floating around for more topic areas to initiate discussion.
We have several audiences here:
People that have been studying TGM for decades (Book owners).
People that have been studying TGM for less than 10 years.
People that are new to TGM and wading through the science and terminology.
People that have heard of TGM and are curious if it can help.
People that are here to learn from watching movies.
And of course, a combination of the above.

We are very interested in attracting the folks that are new without turning them off to the terminology and science. In fact, we would like them to come by the droves. At the same time, we want a rich experience for the "owners" and those taking ownership.
It's a balancing act.

[wallaceja]

I'm very new to TGM. I've had the book for just about a week now. Although I've gone through it with a yellow highlighter and found various "golden nuggets" I'm not exactly sure what all the buzz is about.

As TGM isn't a "method" I'm not exactly sure how to critque it or apply it to my game.

[wanole]

happens on all message boards. Nothing against this site. It just happens. Lurkers everywhere.

[Mathew]

There is many questions I have about the machine but often don't like to ask because of responces from people even further in the dark than myself answering questions on the subject. I really respect people that have studied and know the answers and these are the people I really want to learn from.

[wallaceja]

I'm sure my first post reads a bit naive. I should say that what Mr. Kelly outlines regarding educated hands is plenty substantive. Clubhead lag and a flat left wrist (for right handers) are clearly "weighty matters." Swing plane is another hot topic today and the book does a great job of outlining the various plane options. The discussion of vertical, horizontal and angled hinge actions is also very enlightening.

A few things I find to be challenging:

1. I find the constant back and forth discussion between hitting and swinging to be rather confusing.
2. I've heard for awhile now that Phyics 101 teaches that centrifugal force does not exist. Does this make a pulling motion for swingers ineffective?
3. I like the idea of self coaching. This books begs for readers to seek out in-person instruction. I've done a fair bit of this in my golfing life and I'm not excited by the prospect of doing more of it.

LynnBlakeGolf is a wonderful website. The gallery is unbelievably good. I'm just waiting for someone to write "The Golfing Machine for Dummies."

[Mathew]

After reading this thread I decided to ask a question that was bugging me for a while - on 7-2. I suppose in asking questions I sometimes don't allow myself due to how people would percieve me.

But perhaps thats making me a bad student....