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Forum internal message capability for members would be nice.
I forget what I just said, I wasn't listening. JW
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| Posts: 122 | Location: Northern Colorado | Registered: 13 July 2005 |    |
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What would you think about a Knowledge Base forum for those special informative threads? What would you think about a similar threads link at the bottom of the thread that the user is viewing?
I forget what I just said, I wasn't listening. JW
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| Posts: 122 | Location: Northern Colorado | Registered: 13 July 2005 |    |
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In the past, I have moderated a few forum boards. What would be nice is a faq or Knowledge Base section. Also, maybe break down each manufactures into their own sections. Example, Csi , Skf, Commtest etc. Any and all info pertaining to one to the types of equipment should be located in these sections. Also, further breaking down the sections into specific topic areas. Creating a separate sub-forum for vibration, balancing, alignment etc.
Equipment: Commtest Vb7 collector
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| Posts: 88 | Location: Minnesota | Registered: 12 January 2006 |    |
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The FAQ section would be a great improvement and the possibility to refer to it in a discussion. Also a glossary section explaining all the acronyms we use in maintenance would be handy.
Steven van Els, CMRP
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| Posts: 847 | Location: Suriname | Registered: 16 June 2004 |    |
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quote: Originally posted by electricpete: I like the idea of a FAQ.
It could be something any member can submit and it resides in a separte location (for example thermography FAQ's, Motor FAQ's, Vibration/Alignment/Balance FAQ's). If other members have comments, they can submit comments to the FAQ originator.
There is one negative aspect of FAQ's. Some forums are very strict about "read the FAQ's" before asking questions. I don't like that approach because it can stifle questions/discussion. People should be free to ask questions and responses can certainly include a link to the FAQ's if desired, with added info/comments that may be appropriate.
I understand what your saying about FAQ's. On one of the sites that I was on, there was a FAQ section, but it was original set that anyone could make replies to the post. This can make a nice and neat area sloppy over time. Creating a new post in say a general area and having a link back to the specific FAQ, keeps it clean. As far as the strict rules on reading the FAQ's, this is mainly directed toward newbies to the forum scene. After answering multiple questions over and over again, if one would have just looked through the FAQ's first, time could have been saved.
Equipment: Commtest Vb7 collector
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| Posts: 88 | Location: Minnesota | Registered: 12 January 2006 |    |
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Terence, on www.eng-tips.com , there is an example how the FAQ's are used and a rating system which is for members only. regards
Steven van Els, CMRP
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| Posts: 847 | Location: Suriname | Registered: 16 June 2004 |    |
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Does internal messaging have a standard e-mail list? I thought it was all handled without formal e-mail addresses. Likewise, I think it's a good idea for registered members only.
I forget what I just said, I wasn't listening. JW
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| Posts: 122 | Location: Northern Colorado | Registered: 13 July 2005 |    |
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Setup Karma Titles? Or delete the colum/field at the Members Directory if we are not going to use it (why wasting space in an empty field).
Darth Eugene Vader
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| Posts: 1041 | Location: Puerto Rico, USA | Registered: 28 October 2005 |    |
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How about leting us put our picture up so it is in the corner of our post so you can put a face with the author. We have this option on our board IR Talk. It makes it nice to see who the person is and more personal. www.irtalk.comRegards
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| Posts: 22 | Location: South Dakota | Registered: 07 November 2007 |    |
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I like this suggestion. We'd probably see what people's alternate personalities look like also. That could be fun.
I forget what I just said, I wasn't listening. JW
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| Posts: 122 | Location: Northern Colorado | Registered: 13 July 2005 |    |
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