All Serious Minds Please Reply Inside.

[1ViciousGSX]

Originally posted by SlimStyleDSM@Apr 19 2004, 08:48 PM
I do not understand the point of locking the tech forums. How are people that are new to DSM's supposed to learn things about them. Granted they cannot add any tips or advice, but they learn from reading other peoples questions and answers posted or at least i have. I believe a long time ago Allan even stated that this is a good place to learn about our cars for new owners.
Everybody forgets that restricting a forum doesn't mean it can't be read, just that you can not post to it. If somebody comes up with an answer they feel is going to help the thread, it can be PM'ed to a moderator/lead who can throw it in and give the sender full credit for it if they are correct.

[SlimStyleDSM]

Ahhh i see said the dumb kid :bowdown:

[520Talon]

I just scanned through the first couple pages and I didn't want to be one of those people who just read and not posted that AJ doesn't like ;) . I kind of like the way this site is. I am also on the MNAudi page. You have to go through this lame kind of application thing. It actually took me a couple of months between signing up and actually getting my sign in. I can assure you that kind of locking doesn't improve the amount of tech, it only keeps people away who could otherwise help. I understand the flipside is having smart asses, but this site isn't the worst for that either.

Stupid people on forums are like nudity on TV. Just don't look at it or skip by if you don't like it. It ends up being the one ruins it for all situation when you try to make stereo type rules (like no one under 18 or no boobies).

That being said, I truely enjoy this site and all of the members I have met from it. Also vote for boobies on TV in 2004 :cheers: .

[howslowcanyougo]

IMHO.....

Guess I don't see why all the problems, maybe just some folks with thier elitest ego's getting bent out of shape?

And still others seem way over sensitive, and like all stuck up?

This is all just suppose to be FUN above all else right, or is it a science class at the U?

Hell ya all just need to get naked, get drunk, get laid, relax, CHILL OUT on each other a bit now, and at least try to get along !!!

Lifes just too Short for all that baby game bullshit friends, at least mine is, as I am OLD!

Damm it's spring, Get out and <boost your brains out> ENJOY IT, I'm gonna!

:rant

I like the site just the way it is now, OPEN to all to read and write.

Just my 2 cents.......


Howie:

[AJ]

I want to thank everyone for their replies. It will help alot when Jana and I really get a chance to sit down and re vamp the site a bit. In addition to skins and other fun tricks we are adding here, everything else will be looked at as well.

But please if there is anymore ideas, please keep them comming.

*** also as a quick plug please remember the Fargo event at the end of the month. See the general events sections. Do not reply here! ***

[Shane@DBPerformance]

I agree with what Jana had said. The board seems pretty fine to me. Sometimes people do their stupid 1 line joke replies with their friends that aren't needed, maybe we just need to deleted more of the BS replies in unappropriate forums like tech and the for sale area. However, any CVD comment is usually gold and shouldn't be messed with. :)

[ACRucrazy]

I dont think the DSM only idea is very good, if you want me to leave i will :)

Maybe approval on registration, like a quick explanation of why you want to register..
-How did you find us?
-Who do you know on this site?
-What is the reason you want to register?

[Enes]

Originally posted by SlimStyleDSM@Apr 19 2004, 10:23 PM
Ahhh i see said the dumb kid :bowdown:
its more like.. ahh i see says the blind kid!

[-GSX-Falcon]

- Make the site 18+
-Might suck for some of the younger folks who are mature enough to be civil.

- Make all Tech part of restircted access
-Adv. Tech could possibly be locked, but basic tech should be open

- Make advanced tech part of restircted access
-Look above

- Make everything but the parking lot Restricted access
-I dont like this idea

- Make the site more of a club, t-shirts and items
-Sounds good to me, make sure you get hoodies, I love hoodies

- Add some more moderators
-As long as the current mods become a little strickter and are activly veiwing the site I see no need for new ones, but to each their own

- Don't be afraid to ban/suspend members more often
-I think more suspension is a very good idea

- Add some more fun activites to the site
-Not sure what kind of "activites" but I'm game

- Possible changes or additions to rules
-Sure

[Darth_Laser]

I think making the site more like a club is a dominant idea... Basically because i have wanted to be part of a car club for quite some time and... nobody wants me and my laser... :headache:
As for making it 18 plus that may be a plus but here's the thing, i am 18 but i still really don't know jack about the cars... thats why i joined to get help and pass on the very little knowledge i do have. So overall i think we should make it 18 plus unless the person does have a DSM or they do have an abundace of info to share.
Lastly as for making different parts restricted i am not too large of a fan of that, i assume by restricted you mean only people that know what they are talking about and that just aint me and i still want to be involved and this is the best way i have found soo far except taking my car apart and not knowing how to put it back together.
Take it for what you will, it's just my two pennies!
Andy