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*The description of the Engine forum on the [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum main forum page] can be altered to adjust the use of the word "all". | *The description of the Engine forum on the [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum main forum page] can be altered to adjust the use of the word "all". | ||
− | ==Subforums== | + | ==Proposed solutions== |
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+ | ===Subforums=== | ||
Several different ideas for Engine and Basics subforums have been proposed, including: | Several different ideas for Engine and Basics subforums have been proposed, including: | ||
− | ==="Race" and "Street" subforums=== | + | ===="Race" and "Street" subforums==== |
*Might reasonably separate the more professional discussion from the hobbyist discussion. | *Might reasonably separate the more professional discussion from the hobbyist discussion. | ||
*Potential ambiguity with cars that do double duty as daily drivers and weekend racers. | *Potential ambiguity with cars that do double duty as daily drivers and weekend racers. | ||
− | ==="Hot Rod Basics" and "Hot Rod Engine Basics" subforums=== | + | ===="Hot Rod Basics" and "Hot Rod Engine Basics" subforums==== |
*With this solution, the Engine forum could be changed to "Advanced Engine", or "Pro Engine Builders". | *With this solution, the Engine forum could be changed to "Advanced Engine", or "Pro Engine Builders". | ||
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+ | ====Various levels of beginner forums==== | ||
+ | We could have an ultra-basic forum, a medium-basic forum, and a standard "basic" forum. | ||
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+ | ===Qualifying users=== | ||
+ | We could use a questionnaire to determine the knowledge level of posters. We could vote on the questions. More details [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/new-rule-engine-forum-please-read-150533-2.html#post1060722 in this somewhat satirical post by MARTINSR]. | ||
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+ | ===Forum-wide reorganization=== | ||
+ | A more detailed organization of forums, as proposed by grouch [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/organization-hotrodders-bulletin-board-113624.html in this thread]. | ||
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+ | ===Do nothing, just be kind and helpful=== | ||
+ | We don't need to change anything. The forum is free for all to use. Accept that some know more than others, and work to help people. Everyone should be kind to everyone else, and everything will be fine. | ||
==Miscellaneous== | ==Miscellaneous== |