Suggestions to fixing and organizing the 928oc site

I would like to see the event notices and discussions posted in the general forum so they are open to the public. Non-members are more likely to attend an event if they can see pics and discussion about previous years and get a feel for what goes on at these events. No, we don't need a r-list clone, but that is one thing that certainly works well over there. Stickeys also help a lot.

Is there a down side to this idea that I am not seeing?

thanks
Tass

Tass 928;12445 wrote: I would like to see the event notices and discussions posted in the general forum so they are open to the public. Non-members are more likely to attend an event if they can see pics and discussion about previous years and get a feel for what goes on at these events. No, we don't need a r-list clone, but that is one thing that certainly works well over there. Stickeys also help a lot.

Is there a down side to this idea that I am not seeing?

thanks
Tass

Just to explain why it is setup as it is. It could be changed:

Events are to be listed in the Calendar (available to all from the main horizontal navigation bar). The event discussion forum was intended for event planning where members would communicate about who was bringing what, and how many, etc.

OBehave;12444 wrote: As far as the tool program, I would like to have a separate thread or topic similar to the Roadside Assistance thread where I can post the basics of the program, how to borrow a tool and what tools we have along with their pictures and instructions. I don't like the idea of writing a separate post stating all of that info on each tool. I would also like to see people have the ability to post their experiences with the tools,program etc. as well as discussion about making the program better or what tools they would like to see added or even donate if they so choose.
So, What do you think?

As you are running the program, if that is what you want, then you should get it I think your willing to do this is simply wonderful. Thank you!

Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net;12446 wrote: Just to explain why it is setup as it is. It could be changed:

Events are to be listed in the Calendar (available to all from the main horizontal navigation bar). The event discussion forum was intended for event planning where members would communicate about who was bringing what, and how many, etc.

Until just now, I never even knew there was a calender! Wow, I'm getting old. I don't see as well as I used to.

Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net;12446 wrote: Just to explain why it is setup as it is. It could be changed:

Events are to be listed in the Calendar (available to all from the main horizontal navigation bar). The event discussion forum was intended for event planning where members would communicate about who was bringing what, and how many, etc.

Is the calender a discussion area?

If a non member were to discover it there, could they see the post-event coverage that might lead them to attend the next one? Or could they see that a member is driving in from their area and looking for others to caravan?

If I were a newb and just purchased my first 928, it is logical that I would go looking for an 928 owners club site. Any other german car forum would be a 2nd choice. I see this as an advantage. If the club is going to sponser events, why not get the most value from those dollars and try to drive non-members to those events?

I'm a creature of habit and I look at all of my motor related sites ( boats,cars, bikes, tractors etc ) the same way. I never looked at the calender tab until Stan mentioned it. Generally, I feel the site and the forums are fine and it took someone (Stan ? thank you ) a lot of work to get it this far. I think we should make some small adjustments to make it a more effective recruitment tool.

thanks,
tass

Tass 928;12445 wrote: I would like to see the event notices and discussions posted in the general forum so they are open to the public. Non-members are more likely to attend an event if they can see pics and discussion about previous years and get a feel for what goes on at these events. No, we don't need a r-list clone, but that is one thing that certainly works well over there. Stickeys also help a lot.

Is there a down side to this idea that I am not seeing?

thanks
Tass

Tass,

I just changed viewer access to the Event Discussion forum to include anyone, member or not, a few days ago.