Thread for Ideas for New Topics/Categories

[Quick GMC]

I don't understand the big deal with changing it! If you don't like it, create your own forum, and watch everyone complain about it. Seriously, we're here to build models...Joe

The thread started with the owner of the forum asking for suggestions

[vettecote]

Yes, almost 5 years ago. And they made some changes then. It looks fine to me...Joe

[Tom Geiger]

I know, everyone is wondering, "How Does This Affect Tom Geiger"? So I will chime in

We only need four model categories:

Light Commercial

Traditional Rods

Rat Rods

Vehicles Tom Doesn't Like - This category will cover everything from Ferrari, to Tractor Trailers to Nascar (guys, it's all the same kit!)

Thank you very much for asking!

[vettecote]

Tom, that's the ticket!...Joe

[Harry P.]

I know, everyone is wondering, "How Does This Affect Tom Geiger"? So I will chime in

We only need four model categories:

Light Commercial

Traditional Rods

Rat Rods

Vehicles Tom Doesn't Like - This category will cover everything from Ferrari, to Tractor Trailers to Nascar (guys, it's all the same kit!)

Thank you very much for asking!

Brilliant!

[Aaronw]

The only reason I really care about categories is visibility. If somebody has a question about how to run the airlines on a Ford Louisville, asking about it in a section for big rigs is more likely to get an answer. In a general free for all posts will get bumped down so fast, that they may not be seen a day later when the guy who knows the answer pops in. Similarly if someone wants to chop the top of a '57 Ford, popping into the custom car section makes that a lot easier. Then you have the search issue, again sections reduce your work.

It seems pretty simple to me, if you need some help with a '59 El Camino (based on the Impala?) who is going to be moe help, truck guys or car guys? If you were dealing with a fullsize vehicle, are you going to ask your neighbor with a '57 Chevy or the guy with the lifted 4x4 for advice on your El Camino?

I know some use the view new content and so have no concept of volume per section, but the rate a section "bumps" is important. If it takes days for something to move from page 1 to page 2, it probably should be combined with another category. if it takes 10 minutes, it is time to look at adding some new spots because the posts start to become white noise.

I think it is very simple Harry, move the two existing "Pickup" sections to the auto section of the forum where they belong, not in the "Truck" section that should be for the hard working vehicles that keep the country alive, and move the posts not dealing with Class 8 trucks or emergency/work vehicles out of the "Truck Stop" subsection.

I agree 99.5% Aaron,except with the line I highlighted. I see many custom rigs working and getting dirty, but while looking good doing it. Yes, get the little tuners and lowriders in a car section, but the fancy rigs still have a place in the "Truck" section no matter what.

Yeah, but the custom big rigs are like "utes", many of them are trucks, fancy but still working vehicles, but some are clearly show vehicles not meant to do a day of work and those would probably be best appreciated alongside the custom cars.