Im stupid
Club3G has strict rules and it works. People are still there, OTther is real, everything goes, post don't get deleted, why because it's OT. If you start crap in Tech forums or anywhere else that's not OT, that thread gets moved to OT for bashing. Talking trash online is fun and relieves stress. Super punch out is great and all but mods need to start moving crap threads there and let myself and others have fun, instead of closing them and acting above everyone else. I don't know about most of you guys but when I get ready to punch someone in the face, I don't go wait!! We must first put our gloves on and go in to the ring. It just happens. Same with Super punch out, you can't always start a thread and expect it to bloom, crap happens and mods just need to move it there in the heat of the moment and let us get it off our chests.
You get worked up easily I love it
Anyhow, so a noon comes here does his research on whatever he needs and finds lots of answers which helps him in a way but something he read confused him so now he needs help from someone to clarify something for him, judging by post count you would have more knowledge in general than me cuz you have double my post count and we joined the same time. Then he asks you and come to find out that you have no clue what to say to him since you really have no knowledge in that area
My point is there is always gonna be post whores which is really fine but when they do it in mostly off topic and random non-car related threads then it shouldn't count
And as ray said warning ms should be used more often like it was before. I got a warning for asking a question about the 8g ecu in a 7g ecu thread which is off topic but in a way similar and I accepted it cuz I screwed up but I have seen people do worse than that and get away with it which isn't fair
'00 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4g64T (Samantha)
'01 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4g64 (Daily)
'02 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4g64 (SCRAPPED)
'00 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4g64 (SCRAPPED)
'91 Volvo 740 Turbo B230FT (SOLD)
'88 Mitsubishi Mighty Max (SOLD)
'91 Kawasaki ZX7 (SOLD)
'95 Kawasaki ZX9R
just because you're posting in the tech section or generation-specific section still doesn't mean you know what you're talking about. we have A LOT of bullshit flying around on here with "can't turbo stock motors" and "need bigger turbo" and what not. it really doesn't matter.....
Reason I don't think post count would work is because people are whores. In the end, having more posts, doesn't necessarily mean more experience, Rep would because someone that was helped would give it. You can't earn it yourself like you do with post count.
When I was new here I didn't go to someone because of post count. I found out what they new by other posts they made. If I was asked the question I was try to point them to someone that knew more about that topic IF I didn't know the answer.
yeah, I remember when I first joined I pm'd a bunch of members asking numerous questions, and they were very helpful, now I have people asking me all sorts of questions and I have the knowledge to help them because others have helped me. But Pm's are different from dumb threads that get started all the time asking about coilovers or exhausts when there are at least a dozen threads about each of those already.
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Okay so why don't we have Stickies of the threads that are OVER and OVER asked. Merge them together and sticky it. Problem Solved. If they post, Close it with the link to the sticky.
You have no idea how many people I have helped in PMs, specially when i had my build thread up. I took time out of my life and made a few how to's, made videos just for certain individuals as a how to, if they asked. I don't mind it. I mind idiots that give out stupid information instead of not posting or saying I DON'T KNOW.
exactly
I think when noobs first joined they should have to read the rules all the way and answer something like 3 questions from the rules so they can get their account activated and join this will ensure that they really read the rules and not just pretended to read it
'00 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4g64T (Samantha)
'01 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4g64 (Daily)
'02 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4g64 (SCRAPPED)
'00 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4g64 (SCRAPPED)
'91 Volvo 740 Turbo B230FT (SOLD)
'88 Mitsubishi Mighty Max (SOLD)
'91 Kawasaki ZX7 (SOLD)
'95 Kawasaki ZX9R
Its as simple as... If you don't know then research first... educate yourself on a topic... then when you know... do you part and post what you know for others to educate themselves. If you wanna say some random shit save it for off topic. Thats what makes it hard to search is half the post are unrelated. Im all for having fun but it should be saved for off topic. When I read the specific sections I want to be reading about things I can do to my g, or things others have done/ are planning to do to theirs. Not other random stuff
Yeah I'm sure in a few days or so I will end up pm'ing a few of you 5speed swap guys cause I think I'm converting.
And on the topic, I think the e-rep system works pretty well, like was stated before, it shows who is really contributing and not just saying unhelpful information.
5-speed 6G72 w/ bolt-ons [sold]
'93 Nissan 240sx vert
I've set the reputation system up. Far as post counts, they should only count in tech sections IMO. I'll update the thread later on.
Only thing I'm worried about is that it will turn out like Cardomain where everyone invites their friends to vote for them. The reputation system can be abused just like that.
See, here's the thing with TGC. There are plenty of people on here who talk, just for the sake of talking. It's okay to have discussions outside of cars, that's what off topic is for. But if you honestly need to make a post in EVERY thread, it's ridiculous. I don't actually look at posts counts until people start talking about them. I like the member tags (junior, elite, vet etc) but if you've been around here enough you know who is who. We've got those with projects, others intrested in meets, and some very knowledgeable gurus.
Everytime I come on TGC I have no intention of posting...I click it in my favorties, see there are new posts, and I look at the thread topics. If your thread topic intrestes me, I open it. If I think I can contribute to the thread I post. If the thread seems to be resolved or I have no knowledge of the topic, I back right out. If you are going into every thread looking to squeeze yourself in somewhere, you aren't contributing efficiently. For example, I stay away from posting in turbo threads (it's 100% okay to look and observe though!), but I can help with wheels, tires and exhaust. Things I know and can contribute have been posted, so unless I'm replying to a noob to help them get started, I have no reason to post. Try approaching TGC as a place to read...if you're posting several times a day, it might be excessive, if you are posting several times in your own thread, it's more than likely excessive, and if you are posting in every thread you see....well I wonder what you do with the rest of your life.
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