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Splintering the Modifications
08micsta:
Hello Guys
I think you are all going a bit weavy here.... The internet is about Links. And these "links" are the way forward I feel in a situation like this.
In the MK5 General Section we have a Sticky thread called FAQ or whateva else you want.
Inside there we categorise the mods and guides... Then link them to guides and discussions posts that have already been made.
That way there is no moving, deleting or locking. Its less strain on the mods and its still extremely useful. Take a look at the VW Vortex guide. This is what I am talking about.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2374154
What you guys think of that idea?
I have to agree with TC. The whole ethos of this site was to correct the mistakes (For want of a better word) that the other forum had. And so far its working well.
Mike
SteveP:
Ok, Thanks for the feedback everyone. :happy2:
We have some ideas on how to re-structure some of the sections now and a bit of maintenance time will be scheduled where the site will be off-line for a couple hours to complete some of this work.
This will be a gradual process as these things take time (and I do have a day job too :P)
I will keep you all updated on progress and times when the site will be unavailable (this will be kept to a minimum).
Thanks,
SteveP
matt a:
That's all very well Mike, but having a general and technical IMO doesn't work, it makes finding information and keeping track of things difficult. If you have a look in general atm there is threads covering everything from indicators to tyre choice to wheels, etc.
Im not saying lets break things down too much, as that is as ridiculous as having general forums, but they obvious choice would be to split it up into the main areas of the car as I said in my previous post.
I agree that the FAQ section works well on vortex as an archive, but lets face it, vortex is a pretty unruly beast with the shear amount of forums it has.
08micsta:
My concern then is that this forum is growing at a rapid pace.
The link set up works because there is no moving etc. Its all linked as is and it can very easily be split up. Like the Vortex version is set up into Exterior. Interior. Performance and then they have the relevant thread underneath. This does not take a degree in medical sciences to figure out... lol
If you move half the threads into a new section the actual General section (and others consequently) will not only become smaller but also it will get messy.. A bloke posts up a mod of his car and two days later it disappears into the Modifications section because its unique or nobody has seen it before.
I also feel that once a thread is moved there (To the section you talk about) it will become "lost". I think we want the threads to stay active dont you?
Also keep in mind... That Vortex guide is just for the MK5 section... Its not for the other makes, models and cars. We only have one brand and maybe 3 models here to cater for so keeping it tidy will be easy.
Im just throwing some thoughts around... What you think?
Mike
stealthwolf:
^^^As I've said before, keep it simple. Making hundreds of sections and child forums etc will only serve to confuse.
There's nothing wrong with a FAQ list eg oils, tyres etc to help newbs.
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