Topic: Copying a Bir, some points.

[DARTHPHALL]

As i previously stated this thread really was to help us all put together a list of good pointers which will help us all get closer to our goals as this site is hoooogmungious!
So keep em flying in members & perhaps when this is exhausted we can post the info in the hints & tips section & delete this one or keep it for the amusement of others  .

[Curry King]

Whats the point in a list of maybes though?  If later on tonight a BIR chef or another member posted a genuine base and vindaloo recipe I for one wouldn't check the "BIR pointer" thread just to check whats best to do, I would follow it to the letter because it's from the horses mouth so to speak.  If it turned out ok but I thought I could improve it I would have a stab at it based on what I believe will improve it not try standing on one leg tickling my nipple just because someone says it's so in the "BIR pointer thread"

If there is any genuine info that would be beneficial to say a complete n00b then it should go in the FAQ.

[DARTHPHALL]

I was hoping to get a list of ideas that would be of use to use & also there aren't that many who have genuine accounts of Bir Cooks, Also some of the info that is genuine doesn't always work for all of us.

I have set this thread out to genuinely be positive & hope to be helpfull to all,pointless?
It depends on your point of view on this, i ask if it helps anyone then perhaps its not as pointless, i leave it for members to decide as this is a community/forum & points of view,personal perception plays greatly here? 
But the important factor is that we can disagree yet still be able to carry on a civilised dialogue with those we disagree with which is a very positive aspect in our favor or is that Flavor. ;D
Anyhow i thank all of you for your opinions 

[Chilli Prawn]

Well Darth, what more can we do? I perceive a lot of negativity around.  My original idea for this was a reference area in the Forum so that members provide key input, and could search more easily for information, especially that which is buried in threads elsewhere.  It looks like the small group of us who are in favour are outnumbered.

I also thought this Forum was called 'Curry Recipes Online', but appears that some are taking a Pythonesque attitude/approach and gaily plodding on for the mythical BIR Grail, ignoring some of the superb key and positive points made by members.

Maybe someone in Admin should review this site's objectives/goals and put them down in print so there is common understanding amongst us all.

CP

[DARTHPHALL]

It is a grey area, but my impression of this site is, a voluntary forum for people of the world to talk about Bir & authentic Curries & i might add to make new friends through our mutual Curry making goals, weather it be to produce a exact copy of your local Take-away/Bir &/or to be able to cook fine Authentic Curry cuisine With the added bonus of an Oriental Authentic & Take-away style section. ;D

But we all have our own perceptions, being able to view your own & others with equality, humility & tolerance is the trick to keeping it all heated yet positive (as goes with the World in general).
A tip i have learned is to think about what you are saying before you post it & try to make it come across in a positive light as it is very difficult to convey emotion, regardless of emoticons.
If we are going to do it right there are many pointless threads/posts by all of us that could be deleted to make this site less convoluted, but is would be a task & a half, also who is to judge the validity of a post ?
So stuff that in ya Curry base & fry it  ;D ;D.

[Mark J]

Hi folks,

The goal of CR0 has not changed since inception, it is to recreate the food produced in standard British Indian restaurants (commonly run by Bangledeshis).

Of course there's scope for other related activity/discussion, hence the authentic, Thai and chinese areas but the main goal is as stated above.

cheers

[Yellow Fingers]

Hi Mark

Perhaps CK could add that to the FAQ so that new members don't get confused.

[Cory Ander]

Thanks for confirming that Mark......I was getting pretty confused myself! 

I think YF has made a very good suggestion.  Maybe it would be even better to state words to that effect on the main "welcome" page? 

Whaddya think?

[Chilli Prawn]

Good idea

CP

[DARTHPHALL]

I second that....Admins ?