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Re: YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT*
Posted by 'SimonS' on 18 Mar 2014 @ 18:48

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" Be brutally honest. "

Firstly, it isn't really a questionnaire,beyond the fact that there is a limited series of questions. It's a very simplistic form that ignores most of the problems facing karting while, to a degree, trying to direct participants into a certain direction.

For example, certain questions are 'starred', while others are not. Does this mean that the answers to those questions have a different priority or is it simply careless drafting of the form?

If it is an indicator of priority, then who chose the priority? If it is just careless drafting, then why would anyone bother with such a form when even the author isn't bothered.

So it isn't much of a surprise that clubs would ignore it and not actively encourage their members to participate.

Secondly, the form seems to completely ignore the actual structure of karting in Britain, placing the onus on "the MSA" or "the ABkC" or possibly simply the "whoever" referred to above.

Very simply, karting in the UK is based on the clubs, and the clubs tend to be run by their members through the structure of meetings and committees. Changes to the way that clubs operate should be addressed to the clubs by the members of the clubs. Trying to force change by collating wish lists of often( to judge from the forums and pit opinion) highly biased, inaccurate and badly expressed opinion is not constructive to the well being of karting, it is simply rabble rousing, demagoguery by social media.

Most clubs, possibly most associations, struggle to get any interest at all in their AGMs, indeed many clubs struggle to get sufficient volunteers to fill the committee posts, except where certain individuals have a particular agenda.

The questionnaire has no provenance, it isn't the product of a responsible, recognised body. Anyone can shove out a survey through SurveyMonkey, and it looks as if an anybody has. So whatever results are obtained, the output can be adjusted to serve whatever purpose the author wants.

The questionnaire isn't important, it isn't a chance to present your views and it won't be authoritative. But I can make an educated guess that if the MSA / ABKC point out that the ideas and opinions voiced are unworkable, impractical or unwise, the author will not be in agreement and will be suggesting that further divisive behaviour is called for, to the detriment of British karting.

Funnily enough, the kart clubs are very well aware of the difficulties that they face, economically, practically and in their relationships with their public and neighbours. Most drivers are not concerned, especially those of a young age who might be most expected to respond to such an invitation to whinge rather than offer a balanced opinion.

So the whole thing seems rather pointless.

Message Thread:

YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT* by 'BanzaiBoy' (14 Mar 2014 @ 10:19)

Re: YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT* by 'Dogman172' (14 Mar 2014 @ 12:39)

Re: YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT* by 'BanzaiBoy' (14 Mar 2014 @ 15:02)

Re: YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT* by 'Brakerider' (17 Mar 2014 @ 9:34)

Re: YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT* by 'BanzaiBoy' (17 Mar 2014 @ 14:16)

Re: YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT* by 'SimonS' << You are here!

Re: YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT* by 'kai' (18 Mar 2014 @ 19:05)

Re: YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT* by 'christkm' (18 Mar 2014 @ 22:35)

Re: YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT* by 'buzzinrussell' (18 Mar 2014 @ 22:47)

Re: YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT* by 'SimonS' (19 Mar 2014 @ 15:17)

Re: YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT* by 'BanzaiBoy' (19 Mar 2014 @ 16:54)

Re: YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT* by 'christkm' (19 Mar 2014 @ 17:02)

Re: YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT* by 'BanzaiBoy' (19 Mar 2014 @ 17:08)

Re: YOUR views your chance *IMPORTANT* by 'Graham S' (19 Mar 2014 @ 17:59)

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