SCF Ideas/Changes

n wright 275 · Jun 30, 2007, 10:34 PM

The mods have clearly stated there are going to be some changes, i'm thinking in tightening up on patroling the forum, nothing big.

Lots of people are making suggestions, Close the rate threads, consolidate them, keep the off topic forums, close them.

This is a thread to get all those ideas out, or say the system is perfect the way it is.

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On a new note, i think that a competition section would be nice, under car and multimedia. This is where PS Comps, POTM, COTM, and everything else good be. Car and Multimedia would then be where all jokes (hence the multimedia part), car videos, and etc. could be.

We could then get rid of the Jokes section, and the pointless section, and make one section that didn't had to post counts called the member area, where new people could introduce themselves, people could get to know members better, and etc.

Ferrari Underground · Jun 30, 2007, 10:40 PM

the last part sounds great n wright. i'd love to see a competition section, although for the 'rate the blah blah' threads I think they should all go into one thread, because after all many people enjoy posting there.

anyways, this 'change' that the mods are going to bring is good for me but not for all, if it requires the pointless or jokes section to be closed then there may be a few unhappy members..

but anyway on the whole this change sounds good, some better quality to this forum I hope.

Car_buff · Jul 01, 2007, 12:16 AM

change the pointless title. if it has no point and thus no purpose there's no reason for it.

chriz00 · Jul 01, 2007, 1:44 AM

The last part sounds good, "members area", that would help maybe getting along with each other. And getting to know people better.

escapade · Jul 01, 2007, 1:45 AM

i think it is good the way it is. if the off topic threads were all taken away and it was strictly a car only forum it would take the fun away from it. i love the forums and i love cars but i also love coming and reading other things too.

zeyk · Jul 01, 2007, 2:27 AM

first change the look of the forum.it's getting old!!!

Car_buff · Jul 01, 2007, 2:29 AM

we just got new skins not too long ago....

zeyk · Jul 01, 2007, 2:37 AM

skin??
it was just a title bar change.a different car that's it!!
like a bimmer facelift!

GT King · Jul 01, 2007, 3:20 AM

The Competition area section sounds great, that way the CM&G section will be less cluttered up and that way you can find all your particular comps in that section.

Also for the jokes section going in to the CM&G section is a good idea too, again, that should make the forum less cluttered up and should replace all the comps such as POTM which is being to be put in the competition section.

I also dig the Members area, that's a great way to know the members more.

As for the pointless section being deleted, thats a great idea. That way SCF will be more car orientated like it should be. I'm looking forward to these changes...

d1-drift-king · Jul 01, 2007, 4:55 AM

i agree with a competition area, so that a competition can be found quicker and at-least be seen. Also, it might need a voting section to where the voting threads go, instead of them going into the comparisons section.

I believe moderators should be a tad stricter on some members, the one line pointless thread starters, and posts seem to just clog up the site.

If the forum wants to become greater why don't we start with information. In threads I've seen lately it's just people asking something about a car, in one line with no information what so ever about it. So if a guy makes a thread: what do you think, of a Lamborghini Gallardo? and posts no specifications or pictures. How are members who would like to discuss and compare cars to other cars meant to comment to that?
Are we all meant to write on about the cars name: "oh its so long, to hard to spell" come on, thread starters put SOME effort into what you are doing.

That would be a start anyway.

Edit: as for the members section, it could be easier to find new members. and make them aware quicker of the rules.

sonicadg · Jul 01, 2007, 6:35 AM

Just to state that i have tried to get a Competion section before, but no one cared back then.
Plus Rollin seemed like he could not be bothered.
Hopefully know he will notice it is needed due to all the clutter there

Rollin · Jul 01, 2007, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n wright 275

On a new note, i think that a competition section would be nice ..

The place for competitions (involving images, videos and this stuff) is the Car Multimedia & Games forum.

Quote:

We could then get rid of the Jokes section, and the pointless section, and make one section that didn't had to post counts called the member area, where new people could introduce themselves, people could get to know members better, and etc.

We won't get rid of the Jokes & Humor forum, but we do consider making a change to the Pointless & Test Threads . I can't explain the exact nature of the changes, because they haven't vet been discussed in detail among us mods.

New member introductions and other, serious non-automotive topics can be posted in the Miscellaneous forum. I don't *think* (although it's open to discussion) we need a separate area just for members. in addition, we already have a similar forum: Plus.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeyk

first change the look of the forum.it's getting old!!!

As one member pointed out, I have made some changes to the styles recently. No more changes are planned, but might happen. It's just one of those things were it depends on what mood I'm in or how much time I have.

Ghalos · Jul 01, 2007, 10:37 AM

I dig SCF's looks, they're simple, clean, and stylish. But not to the point where it ever looks old or out of date.

An additional sub-section in the Car & Multimedia is sort of redundant since car photoshopping is car multimedia. It's a nice thought, though.

CarRocker · Jul 01, 2007, 10:42 AM

Rollin, you kinda misquoted n wright in that first bit. He said a competition section under Car Multimedia & Games. So a subforum.
I think thats a pretty good idea actually. Keeps that section a little more organised.

Rollin · Jul 01, 2007, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarRocker

Rollin, you kinda misquoted n wright in that first bit. He said a competition section under Car Multimedia & Games. So a subforum.

A subforum is just another forum. It's no different.

The problem is that SCF could be separated down to many many forums, which would confuse new members and first-time visitors. Some of them already have a hard time finding the right forum. That's why I would like to keep the number of forums down to a minimum.

Jun 30, 2007, 10:34 PM	#1
n wright 275 SUV Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 6,975	SCF Ideas/Changes The mods have clearly stated there are going to be some changes, i'm thinking in tightening up on patroling the forum, nothing big. Lots of people are making suggestions, Close the rate threads, consolidate them, keep the off topic forums, close them. This is a thread to get all those ideas out, or say the system is perfect the way it is. ________________________________________ ___________________ On a new note, i think that a competition section would be nice, under car and multimedia. This is where PS Comps, POTM, COTM, and everything else good be. Car and Multimedia would then be where all jokes (hence the multimedia part), car videos, and etc. could be. We could then get rid of the Jokes section, and the pointless section, and make one section that didn't had to post counts called the member area, where new people could introduce themselves, people could get to know members better, and etc. __________________ You must be frank with the world; frankness is the child of honesty and courage -Robert E. Lee

Jun 30, 2007, 10:40 PM	#2
Ferrari Underground F50 Luva Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 2,353	the last part sounds great n wright. i'd love to see a competition section, although for the 'rate the blah blah' threads I think they should all go into one thread, because after all many people enjoy posting there. anyways, this 'change' that the mods are going to bring is good for me but not for all, if it requires the pointless or jokes section to be closed then there may be a few unhappy members.. but anyway on the whole this change sounds good, some better quality to this forum I hope. __________________ "Does NSW stand for Non-Sivilised World?" ~ Ty

Jul 01, 2007, 12:16 AM	#3
Car_buff OIF/OEF/OND/FTS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chesepeake, va Posts: 9,305	change the pointless title. if it has no point and thus no purpose there's no reason for it. __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer above hoarded gold, it would be a much merrier world-Tolkien

Jul 01, 2007, 1:44 AM	#4
chriz00 ...wait, what? Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Goal: Pro Race Driver Posts: 3,955	The last part sounds good, "members area", that would help maybe getting along with each other. And getting to know people better. __________________ "...you're a slave to money, then you die..." - The Verve, Bittersweet Symphony

Jul 01, 2007, 1:45 AM	#5
escapade roXorZ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: your mums house Posts: 1,161	i think it is good the way it is. if the off topic threads were all taken away and it was strictly a car only forum it would take the fun away from it. i love the forums and i love cars but i also love coming and reading other things too. __________________ Dogs can grow beards all over

Jul 01, 2007, 2:27 AM	#6
zeyk [ ready to race? ] Join Date: May 2005 Location: (xxxXxxx) Posts: 4,444	first change the look of the forum.it's getting old!!!

Jul 01, 2007, 2:29 AM	#7
Car_buff OIF/OEF/OND/FTS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chesepeake, va Posts: 9,305	we just got new skins not too long ago.... __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer above hoarded gold, it would be a much merrier world-Tolkien

Jul 01, 2007, 2:37 AM	#8
zeyk [ ready to race? ] Join Date: May 2005 Location: (xxxXxxx) Posts: 4,444	skin?? it was just a title bar change.a different car that's it!! like a bimmer facelift!

Jul 01, 2007, 3:20 AM	#9
GT King Forum Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia. Posts: 2,877	The Competition area section sounds great, that way the CM&G section will be less cluttered up and that way you can find all your particular comps in that section. Also for the jokes section going in to the CM&G section is a good idea too, again, that should make the forum less cluttered up and should replace all the comps such as POTM which is being to be put in the competition section. I also dig the Members area, that's a great way to know the members more. As for the pointless section being deleted, thats a great idea. That way SCF will be more car orientated like it should be. I'm looking forward to these changes... __________________ I honestly feel like opening my xbox dvd tray and violently throwing up into it ~ fluffyhead

Jul 01, 2007, 4:55 AM	#10
d1-drift-king Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bute, South Australia Posts: 1,102	i agree with a competition area, so that a competition can be found quicker and at-least be seen. Also, it might need a voting section to where the voting threads go, instead of them going into the comparisons section. I believe moderators should be a tad stricter on some members, the one line pointless thread starters, and posts seem to just clog up the site. If the forum wants to become greater why don't we start with information. In threads I've seen lately it's just people asking something about a car, in one line with no information what so ever about it. So if a guy makes a thread: what do you think, of a Lamborghini Gallardo? and posts no specifications or pictures. How are members who would like to discuss and compare cars to other cars meant to comment to that? Are we all meant to write on about the cars name: "oh its so long, to hard to spell" come on, thread starters put SOME effort into what you are doing. That would be a start anyway. Edit: as for the members section, it could be easier to find new members. and make them aware quicker of the rules. __________________ V8 Supercar Championship Next Race - Clipsal 500 March 2009 XBL Gamertag - D1DriftKing1991 Last edited by d1-drift-king : Jul 01, 2007 at 4:59 AM.

Jul 01, 2007, 6:35 AM	#11
sonicadg T1, Top Gear Track King Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Depends?????? Posts: 3,787	Just to state that i have tried to get a Competion section before, but no one cared back then. Plus Rollin seemed like he could not be bothered. Hopefully know he will notice it is needed due to all the clutter there

Jul 01, 2007, 10:37 AM	#13
Ghalos SCF Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York Posts: 12,604	I dig SCF's looks, they're simple, clean, and stylish. But not to the point where it ever looks old or out of date. An additional sub-section in the Car & Multimedia is sort of redundant since car photoshopping is car multimedia. It's a nice thought, though. __________________ "I couldn't fire someone today and it made me sick, firing people is a perk of my job!"

Jul 01, 2007, 10:42 AM	#14
CarRocker Freaky Deaky Dutch Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Delft, Netherlands Posts: 3,845	Rollin, you kinda misquoted n wright in that first bit. He said a competition section under Car Multimedia & Games. So a subforum. I think thats a pretty good idea actually. Keeps that section a little more organised. __________________ Alfa Romeo, macchine con un cuore R.I.P. Randy

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