Part of the problem with the AOS is...

[JAB]

Adam
Bummer you have been ignored at local meetings. Seems to be a nationwide issue with NOOBS at meetings (which I don't get). But you make solid points about family and time. And may I say it is refreshing to hear of a father with his priorities straight!
You are spot on with your assessment of the AOS' site and magazine. I have noticed even in the past couple years the quality of articles diminishing. I am willing to be within 5-6 that magazine will be having problems staying afloat.


FWIW I believe the Orchid Digest and Slipper Orchid Alliance are the better bangs for ones dollar. Though the SOA is hurting for articles, I think they do an excellent job for the most part.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Don't forget that the data may be skewed by the demographics of YT viewers in the first place:

http://digiday.com/platforms/demographics-youtube-5-charts/

Ha ha Ray! I knew, or intuited, those results, I just never saw them laid out so explicitly. So basically, if you aren't making videos about gaming for the boys, beauty products and style for the women or taking videos about dogs, you might as well throw in the towel!

Since YT is used primary by the 18-24 crowd, then it is no surprise they would give the largest stat no matter the type of content.

Regardless, I think I need to rethink my channel - start making videos about young, beautiful Japanese girls walking their dogs to the local gaming center to meet their equally young, handsome boyfriends for a day out on the town.:rollhappy: Of course I'll have to keep my ugly mug off screen and hire some bubbly 20 something woman to do the narration...

 

[keithrs]

Where/what is the incentive to join?

 

[JAB]

I think they pull at the heart strings of a lot of us die hard collectors reminiscing on what once was, or could be.

Also to a certain degree the older crowd likes the orchid porn all in one magazine where they do not have to get online to click around.

Other then that I see little. The quality of the articles seems to be diminishing at a monthly rate. I have not been to a AOS meeting, but a lot of it sounds like good ol boy hob nobbing.

 

[AdamD]

Register your awards

 

[SlipperFan]

I'm reading a lot of negative comments in this thread about how bad the AOS is. It reminds me a little of all the gripping I hear about how bad the US government is, but when these folks are asked if they vote, they say, 'No." So once again I say, get involved. Make a difference.

 

[Happypaphy7]

How about we start a new thread on "benefits of AOS"?

 

[JAB]

Dot
Well the topic is "what is the problem with the AOS."
I will be quite frank and honest here... I have reached out to the AOS, SOA, and a couple others about getting more involved and helping. Only ONE group got back to me, SOA, and even then it has only been a couple emails and very little info as to how I can get more involved. If I were to read between the lines most groups do not seem to want help from some random member. The AOS ignores 2/3 of any emails I send.
So overall I hear ya when it comes to the griping and getting involved. But to draw a parallel to your analogy of the US government... go to get involved only to discover the bullshit is thicker then you ever thought and your voice is never heard, or if it is it is ignored.
Why I got involved at the local level, only to find out a lot of my assumptions about the big organizations is simply reflected in the more local chapters. Funny ego's abound in this orchid world.


Cheers
JAB

 

[SlipperFan]

I certainly don't disagree about egos. I'm really saddened by the negation reactions you've received. I think there may be something about ego at play here: I've observed that often, while the "old guard" say they want new blood and new ideas, they are reluctant to give up their "power." They've earned their place in the society, and it is difficult to let go. But I still say the only way to change things is to get involved, even if it is only a little bit at a time.

Keep at it. You'll be heard.

 

[JAB]

Dot
Agree 100%. Unfortunately, sadly, many folks have nothing more than the modicum of "power" they hold in a society based on... flowers. It is not coincidence so many folks have a hard time culture wise with their plants... once again they are imposing their ego onto a living plant. Deep down inside they know they have absolutely zero power over the plant!! Sad.

Oh, don't you worry. My voice is big, loud, and hard to unhear and I will keep pestering the good groups.
Cheers
JAB

 

[SlipperFan]

That's good -- a loud voice can be very useful!

 

[JAB]

Glad you think so. Tends to cause more problems than not

 

[SlipperFan]

Sometimes it's not the volume that is troublesome -- it is the tone.

 

[JAB]

Tis true.

 

[Happypaphy7]

So true! hahahaha although volume can be annoying when too much. hahaha