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Splintering the Modifications
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: WhiteGTI on April 02, 2009, 10:09:28 pm ---
I doubt that doing this would cause conflict amongst this forum like it did on the 'other forum'. As people say above, the conflict over there was due to many other reasons, and the movement of topics was just the 'icing on the cake'.
Great idea VC, it gets my vote :happy2:
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....Exactly.
IIRC, what tipped people over the edge (which they were balancing on anyway) was that the Mods didn't say what they were doing - At least, if they did, it wasn't loud 'n clear enough. But it wasn't directly the Mods Hurdy and Phil's fault - they had their hands tied so to speak. So, communication is the key.
I bet if the site admin post a big enough notice saying words to the effect: "Hi guys, we think that everyone would benefit if we create xxxx areas for x,y,z and we ask you to bear with us and please accept that we may move some existing threads into these new areas. It's all part of our efforts to improve the site and make it an even better resource for all of us - Many Thanks" or similar....I bet that no-one will throw their toys out of their pram.
I'm just expressing my opinion as feedback for you and naturally will accept your decisions [after calling you all arseholes and sulking - Just joking].
Stealth is right that it doesn't want to be over complicated, but it needn't be if you work it out carefully.
HTH,
Robin
WhiteGTI:
The problem is....its all well and good splintering sections into area related, however people will still predominantly post in the 'general' area - due to habit, or because they believe that is where their topic will get the most views/replies i.e. answer their query the most effectively.
Its almost as if to do this successfully, you need to remove a 'general gti related' chat section altogether - however it seems a bit drastic, and I think would really unbalance the forum.
Its a hard call, so I guess its all about finding that balance between completely changing the layout of the forum, and making something that works. Easier said than done........ :smiley:
SteveP:
Evening All,
Thanks for all your feedback and keeping Mr Cat and the other mods on there toes in my absence.
I am still away for another few days and then will have a lot of "real" work to catch up with but I will definitely get the wheels in motion on this as I generally agree something needs to be done now to support to the future growth of the site.
The key message like has been said above is to keep it simple and easy to use/understand so any ideas suggestions are welcomed.
The first thing I will do it sort out a better new members guide to support this with so guide/simple guides on where to post relevant info and so details on why we may (from time to time) move some posts to more appropriate sections/areas.
As always please keep the feedback coming and let us know what you and don't like as it really does help to build this site into a great resource for everyone :happy2:
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: SteveP on April 03, 2009, 12:16:51 am ---
.........................help to build this site into a great resource for everyone :happy2:
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....^ :happy2: :smiley: :happy2: ^
Being a great RESOURCE is exactly what will keep this site ahead and very much alive and kicking.
Without any need to trash or criticise other sites, I find myself telling people that this is the strongest and best resource site for the Mk5 GTI.
Oh, and what gets learnt here will help build its Mk6GolfGTI sister site.
And if the 'R20T' comes out, a separate area on the Mk6 site might be considered.
[Now I really must return to the VAG Babes finishing my review on Remapping Brain]
matt a:
I think part of the reason why people post in the wrong forums is that we dont have many sections, so breaking them down slightly may be a good idea (just dont go crazy with it!)
for the technical area I'd go:
Exterior
Interior
Engine
Drive train
Still straight forward, but gives a clear structure to post with in.
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