Rob- Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 If someone's half way through a diy and gets stuck, or is in a shop waiting for others opinions on a purchase, or are generally in a predicament with their cars and need urgent advice, they could post in this section. Subscribers only. Like an concierge advice section? Probably a s**t idea but since nobody posts in here then why not throw it out there :/ Gaz and RickyZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3NXN Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I don't think that's a bad idea at all. Would be even better if the forum could automatically delete the post after 12 hours or so to keep the section 'live' so to speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wash Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I think that's a great idea Rob. And what TopSod makes perfect sense too, although maybe 12 hours is a little short as their question may not have been answered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishman68 Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Hmmm yeah good idea, as a beginner mechanic I've lost count of the number of times when I've needed to ring or email a friend who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 We've had a few posts that people put URGENT at the beginning of, I know I look at them to see if I can help. Not sure if people will sit and refresh a certain forum more waiting for people who need help. Most people use "view new content" and it'll show up on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wash Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Or actually, instead of having the topics automatically deleted, what about having a couple moderators actively moderating the section making sure that section is only used for its intended use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishman68 Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 This possibly could be quite an onerous undertaking on behalf of the mods. always good and appreciated when folks help out but there is a part of me wondering what happens if incorrect info/ instruction is divulged that causes bigger issues?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 It's a good idea that will create lots of extra work for the mods, so shouldn't be implemented in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 The only problem i see is that you might get people offering advice that are not so technical, and so that advice could either waste their time, or lead to someone buying something which is incorrect, or possibly worse and wrecking a car further. Other than that i think its a good idea. RickyZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
