I propose we merge custom hardware into mining hardware

[DeathAndTaxes]

ugh this is bad idea because we would need to make a separate sub-forum for "scrypt" mining and "SHA256" mining.  Right now custom hardware is de facto SHA256 mining and mining is scrypt mining.

This is bitcointalk forum and last time I checked Bitcoin only uses a single hashing algorithm.  The moderators created an altcoin subform for off topic threads.

[ScaryHash]

I think we should split it into 55nm or greater miners and 55 nm and below.

And maybe have a GPU/CPU forum too for computer stuff.

 

[Tehfiend]

+1

[GodHatesFigs]

Yes, merge them!

[xstr8guy]

Why screw-up a good thing?  Isn't the Custom Hardware subforum one of the most popular?  The other Hardware subforum is full of boring garbage most of the time.

[Operatr]

I think just a General Hardware section and a Hardware Development section would be good.

Also, something should be done with Group Buys to separate "shares in something" offers vs straight hardware sales. I'm tired of pawing through 100 "KNCMINER Shares xxxx" threads looking for straight hardware vendors with products to sell.

Maybe there should be a Mining Securities section for shared mining buys, and Mining Market for hardware sellers? Otherwise all of the shared mining stuff ends up in the normal Securities area.

Also, add an Altcoin mining section, or remove all of the Altcoin areas on Bitcointalk and be done with it. Unless this is done altcoin mining stuff will simply end up in the mining areas, which adds to the clutter when it should be pure Bitcoin mining.

Just thoughts, but it seems like things could be organized better. Currently all of this information is difficult to find and sift through to find what you are looking for.

[brioche]

I propose we merge custom hardware into mining hardware: All viable bitcoin mining hardware today is "custom" to some extent. I also propose we create a "mining hardware development" subforum to host the small amount of actual development discussion.

Thoughts?

I agree this would remove some of the clutter.

ugh this is bad idea because we would need to make a separate sub-forum for "scrypt" mining and "SHA256" mining.  Right now custom hardware is de facto SHA256 mining and mining is scrypt mining.

Could we also get a "mining hardware development" subforum for the Alternate cryptocurrencies section to make it easier to navigate? I realize this site is really only intended for Bitcoin but right now its a mad-house in the Altcoins section

[MiningBuddy]

I agree, I think it's time we cleaned up and made some new sub forums to accommodate for the shift in hardware, GPU mining is pretty much dead now.
I think we should discuss on the best type of new boards to add/remove and go from there. We should archive the old posts, maybe have a few sub forums made in the current archive for this to preserve information.

On the topic of altcoins, this is bitcointalk, you guys are lucky enough we accommodate you already. I don't want to see altcoin discussion anywhere but the currently designated section.

[eroxors]

Good idea. Move groupbuys to marketplace as well.

[Trongersoll]

I concur, merge them.

[cdog]

Until the resistance to discussing alt-coin mining on BTCTalk subsides, I prefer having "mining hardware" and "custom hardware" separate.

We can still discuss covertly there, although Im pretty sure a lot of the alt coin mining talk is moving over to the Litecoin Forums.

[cdog]

I don't want to see altcoin discussion anywhere but the currently designated section.

The problem is, we have a SINGLE altcoin sub-forum and its a cesspool most posters wont touch with a 10-ft pole.

Im a big Litecoin guy and I havent been in that sub-forum for months, its beyond worthless now, was good up through Spring 2013.

[xstr8guy]

I don't want to see altcoin discussion anywhere but the currently designated section.

The problem is, we have a SINGLE altcoin sub-forum and its a cesspool most posters wont touch with a 10-ft pole.

Im a big Litecoin guy and I havent been in that sub-forum for months, its beyond worthless now, was good up through Spring 2013.

No offense intended, you seem like a decent chap and all.  But is it just my perception or are most alt-coin miners a bunch of immature tools?  Maybe I've just spent too much time reading the troll box on BTC-e, lol.  I haven't seen that much stupid except in YouTube comments.

[xzempt]

I propose we ban preorders from startup companies!

[leckey]

Definitely. The Regular mining board just seems to be discussions on GPU mining. Like, who does that nowadays?

[GodfatherBond]

Good idea, let's go.

[tom_o]

I agree, I think it's time we cleaned up and made some new sub forums to accommodate for the shift in hardware, GPU mining is pretty much dead now.
I think we should discuss on the best type of new boards to add/remove and go from there. We should archive the old posts, maybe have a few sub forums made in the current archive for this to preserve information.

On the topic of altcoins, this is bitcointalk, you guys are lucky enough we accommodate you already. I don't want to see altcoin discussion anywhere but the currently designated section.

Keep thinking that GPU mining is dead... my 4 year old GPU makes more BTC daily than a jally, go figure...

http://middlecoin.com/reports/12VAmD4rwXWMdMgPEYBNPU7RiP5yYmnuvL.html

I don't want to see altcoin discussion anywhere but the currently designated section.

The problem is, we have a SINGLE altcoin sub-forum and its a cesspool most posters wont touch with a 10-ft pole.

Im a big Litecoin guy and I havent been in that sub-forum for months, its beyond worthless now, was good up through Spring 2013.

QFT

And the custom hardware forum is just as much of a mess most of the time, I like having the hardware forum separate, helps keep things manageable to read and keep track of.

[RoadStress]

Do it already!

[MiningBuddy]

Anyone have suggestions for new sub forums in here?

[slike321]

Wonderful idea - makes total sense in the reality of bitcoin mining today