View Full Version : Forum Topic Organization?
Febi Guibo
03-09-2006, 03:59 PM
wow... cue the crickets!
Um, please post any ideas about how to organize the forum topics...
maybe something like this below (just suggestions...)
GENERAL
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welcome,
forum suggestions
sign up to help out
member profiles
FAQ / REFERENCE
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E30 M42 reference topics
Buyers Guide / New Owners
FAQ
How-To Writeups
Reference Gallery (pics)
DISCUSSION
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General Technical
Engine
Electrical
Suspension (etc., etc.)
Engine Swaps (kidding!! ...or not)
FOR SALE
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For Sale
WTB/WTT
Vendors/GB
Feedback
OFF TOPIC
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I dunno about having OT
thumper3ld
03-09-2006, 04:38 PM
Aside from member profiles, A photo gallery would be cool
Febi Guibo
03-09-2006, 04:44 PM
yeah, I figure for now people can just post pics in their profile threads... but a gallery sounds great!
dude8383
03-09-2006, 07:35 PM
looks like a pretty good list to start with!
ak96ss
03-09-2006, 07:39 PM
Looks like a good list so far, I'd say run with that and we can adjust fire as necessary. My $0.02.
Choking Hazard
03-09-2006, 10:18 PM
I think you might have too many subtopics in your discussion forum... Will questions get posted here or in a specific subtopic? Perhaps evrything could go in the 'General Technical" then get moved archives for saved threads in the particular topic: Engine, Electrical,Suspension (etc., etc.) Other forums I visit have a lot of special topic areas so unless you go out looking, you don't know what is being discussed. I like to be able to read other members questions or statements even if I don't have a response, but if there are too many cubby-holes to look in I won't go looking. I would also suggest you not attempt to assume the role of defining "objectionable material" for members, because that can turn into a real hot button. Just use power of moderator to remove what you find objectionable. The 914 board i attend is really struggling trying to keep all members satisfied by establishing rules based on the intent to not offend anyone. Offense is just not universal,so now people on both ends of the "objectionable material" spectrum are PO'd.
Eurospec
03-09-2006, 10:20 PM
Excellent list.
How about a forum for board suggestions/questions? In fact, can someone enlighten me on how to enable quick reply?
Eurospec
03-09-2006, 10:22 PM
May I also suggest a regional board for gtg's and the such. That would be awesome.
thumper3ld
03-09-2006, 10:33 PM
Regional board would be cool.
Febi Guibo
03-09-2006, 10:37 PM
Quick reply has been enabled... i doing it right now (lemme know if there are any quirks)
I added a REGIONAL topic area, for now, lets do one thread per region; we can reorganize as it gets filled in...
in regards to the cubby-holing of topics... I totally agree, but for the time being, maybe try the New Posts feature and if it continues to be a problem we can re-evaluate and find a consensus.
thumper3ld
03-09-2006, 10:42 PM
What about an off topic area. Its probably not necessary though.
asubimmer
03-10-2006, 09:42 PM
there is no exterior/body section
Febi Guibo
03-10-2006, 09:49 PM
Yeah, I sorta figured it would mostly be covered in member's profiles, but you've got it!
M42Technik
03-10-2006, 11:48 PM
We need a Photoshop / Media section.
Febi Guibo
03-11-2006, 12:05 AM
you got it... now somebody paste on some ronal teddy bears...
asubimmer
04-10-2006, 03:01 AM
do we have enough bandwidth to do a Gallery section up top btw User CP and FAQ? (like R3V)
Febi Guibo
04-10-2006, 10:28 PM
a gallery is a great idea except.... that... I have no idea how to do it... ...yet!!
Lemme research some things and convene with doc sheepdog and see what's possible.
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