Adding a How To section
Adding a How To section Would it be possible to add a new section for all the how to's and DIY tutorials. Such as basic maintenance procedures, whisper headlights, AIR/EGR removal, etc.
I think adding a section like this would make the site more effective since it is called LS1tech.
Why not make it more user friendly and help avoid a user asking a question and getting a "do a search" response.
I think adding a section like this would make the site more effective since it is called LS1tech.
Why not make it more user friendly and help avoid a user asking a question and getting a "do a search" response.
I agree on this one. Even though there a lot of how-to's in the stickies, its hard to find them sometimes. They have something like this over on JeepForum where it is locked and all the posts are put on there/edited through a moderator. This helps keep down a lot of the random stuff in the threads.
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Agreed. Good idea. Here's a few brief thoughts:
- The 'How To' section should consist of DIY write-ups from experienced 'Tech members who have proven themselved to be knowledgable. That or a knowledgable mod/sponsor/admin would have to review the write-up to validate it's accuracy.
- The section should be locked down or else 'How To' threads would turn into worthless drivvel.
- Who is responsible for determining whether a thread is deemed "worthy" of the 'How To' section. I guess a vote in the Admin Lounde or the Directors/Mod Lounge would suffice.
- Going forward is easy. How do you go back through a million threads and find all the tech gems to post in that forum?
- A thought against the 'How To' forum. Assuming the search is functioning properly, it's irrelevant what forum a thread is in really. That would negate the whole concept of a 'How To' forum.
It sounds like a good idea in theory. There might be too much content to make a section like that valuable...especially when you'd end up searching for something anyway.
Who knows...just posting up a few thoughts after a drink or two...or 9.
- The 'How To' section should consist of DIY write-ups from experienced 'Tech members who have proven themselved to be knowledgable. That or a knowledgable mod/sponsor/admin would have to review the write-up to validate it's accuracy.
- The section should be locked down or else 'How To' threads would turn into worthless drivvel.
- Who is responsible for determining whether a thread is deemed "worthy" of the 'How To' section. I guess a vote in the Admin Lounde or the Directors/Mod Lounge would suffice.
- Going forward is easy. How do you go back through a million threads and find all the tech gems to post in that forum?
- A thought against the 'How To' forum. Assuming the search is functioning properly, it's irrelevant what forum a thread is in really. That would negate the whole concept of a 'How To' forum.
It sounds like a good idea in theory. There might be too much content to make a section like that valuable...especially when you'd end up searching for something anyway.
Who knows...just posting up a few thoughts after a drink or two...or 9.
Agreed. Good idea. Here's a few brief thoughts:
- The 'How To' section should consist of DIY write-ups from experienced 'Tech members who have proven themselved to be knowledgable. That or a knowledgable mod/sponsor/admin would have to review the write-up to validate it's accuracy.
- The section should be locked down or else 'How To' threads would turn into worthless drivvel.
- Who is responsible for determining whether a thread is deemed "worthy" of the 'How To' section. I guess a vote in the Admin Lounde or the Directors/Mod Lounge would suffice.
- Going forward is easy. How do you go back through a million threads and find all the tech gems to post in that forum?
- A thought against the 'How To' forum. Assuming the search is functioning properly, it's irrelevant what forum a thread is in really. That would negate the whole concept of a 'How To' forum.
It sounds like a good idea in theory. There might be too much content to make a section like that valuable...especially when you'd end up searching for something anyway.
Who knows...just posting up a few thoughts after a drink or two...or 9.
- The 'How To' section should consist of DIY write-ups from experienced 'Tech members who have proven themselved to be knowledgable. That or a knowledgable mod/sponsor/admin would have to review the write-up to validate it's accuracy.
- The section should be locked down or else 'How To' threads would turn into worthless drivvel.
- Who is responsible for determining whether a thread is deemed "worthy" of the 'How To' section. I guess a vote in the Admin Lounde or the Directors/Mod Lounge would suffice.
- Going forward is easy. How do you go back through a million threads and find all the tech gems to post in that forum?
- A thought against the 'How To' forum. Assuming the search is functioning properly, it's irrelevant what forum a thread is in really. That would negate the whole concept of a 'How To' forum.
It sounds like a good idea in theory. There might be too much content to make a section like that valuable...especially when you'd end up searching for something anyway.
Who knows...just posting up a few thoughts after a drink or two...or 9.
Maybe people just need to learn how to search.
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There's no maybe about that! 
People just want easy answers. The problem is that in 2 months time there will be thousands of thread in this new and easy 'How To' section and it'll be just as "difficult" for them to find information. Searching is and always has been the best possible solution.
People just want easy answers. The problem is that in 2 months time there will be thousands of thread in this new and easy 'How To' section and it'll be just as "difficult" for them to find information. Searching is and always has been the best possible solution.
there is definitely a lot of good writeups on here already, but it would be nice not to have to search all the time. if they were all compiled and organized nicely(intake, exhaust, suspension, brakes, etc) it would be a pretty nice resource.
orrr they could just take the easy way out and make the "HOW TO" section directions on "HOW TO SEARCH"
orrr they could just take the easy way out and make the "HOW TO" section directions on "HOW TO SEARCH"
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there is definitely a lot of good writeups on here already, but it would be nice not to have to search all the time. if they were all compiled and organized nicely(intake, exhaust, suspension, brakes, etc) it would be a pretty nice resource.
orrr they could just take the easy way out and make the "HOW TO" section directions on "HOW TO SEARCH"
orrr they could just take the easy way out and make the "HOW TO" section directions on "HOW TO SEARCH"
How do you review them or find the one(s) you're looking for?
Here is your DIY How to
http://www.alldatadiy.com/
How do you guys not know how to search on an internet forum? This is the computer era, seriously.
http://www.alldatadiy.com/
How do you guys not know how to search on an internet forum? This is the computer era, seriously.
I have absolutely no problem searching and finding the info I need to how it is, I'm just saying it may be easier for some of the less search-savvy members
well maybe if people did a search in the first place instead of being lazy they wouldnt get thoes responses. but dont get me wrong, i do like this idea, its just complicated. i mean, there would be a huge amount of threads needing to be found and complied. if it does work out, then definitely keep it locked.
