Hotrodders.com engine forum thread quality
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'''The quality of discussion in the [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/engine Engine forum of the Hotrodders Bulletin Board] has come into question. Concerns include: | '''The quality of discussion in the [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/engine Engine forum of the Hotrodders Bulletin Board] has come into question. Concerns include: | ||
*Too many basic, repetitive, or inane questions. | *Too many basic, repetitive, or inane questions. | ||
| − | *A lack of media savvy. | + | *A lack of media savvy and/or industry savvy. |
| − | * | + | *A contentious and aggressive atmosphere. |
*An abundance of self-proclaimed "experts". | *An abundance of self-proclaimed "experts". | ||
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| − | However, the | + | However, the opposing viewpoint indicates that: |
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| + | *The forum isn't really "broken", it's just the nature of the net. | ||
*Potential changes could invite elitism and snobbery, rather than cultivate kindness and respect. | *Potential changes could invite elitism and snobbery, rather than cultivate kindness and respect. | ||
| − | * | + | *We could chase away newcomers, rather than open the door for them. |
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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
The quality of discussion in the [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/engine Engine forum] on the [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum Hotrodders Bulletin Board] has been coming under question lately. This wiki article is intended to summarize the problem and examine possible solutions. | The quality of discussion in the [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/engine Engine forum] on the [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum Hotrodders Bulletin Board] has been coming under question lately. This wiki article is intended to summarize the problem and examine possible solutions. | ||
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