Forum participation

[roadster32]

I've only just caught this thread but i've had all sorts of problems getting onto CHR but its getting easier/better, still don't like the new setup but hey ho

I myself used to spend a lot of time on the UK NSRA forum helping people and giving advice but I no longer do it becuase over the time i've been accussed of self promotion, big headness etc etc etc
I helped a guy with the fitting of a 32 screen and folding top on to his car (read not easy) It took me all day and i didn't charge him because i thought he was a mate, Next thing about 3 months later he was heard slagging me off to my own friends !!! He must of known it would get back to me, Weird !!!

Anyways that event just made me not want to help anybody on the forum again so I don't, Its a great shame as others have to suffer for one idiot !!!

[IC2]

I've only just caught this thread but i've had all sorts of problems getting onto CHR but its getting easier/better, still don't like the new setup but hey ho

I myself used to spend a lot of time on the UK NSRA forum helping people and giving advice but I no longer do it becuase over the time i've been accused of self promotion, big headness etc etc etc
I helped a guy with the fitting of a 32 screen and folding top on to his car (read not easy) It took me all day and i didn't charge him because i thought he was a mate, Next thing about 3 months later he was heard slagging me off to my own friends !!! He must of known it would get back to me, Weird !!!

Anyways that event just made me not want to help anybody on the forum again so I don't, Its a great shame as others have to suffer for one idiot !!!

Steve - When I posted the OP, my intent was to get those folks who drop by for a couple minutes to at least consider coming back and posting. Brent's new format seems to have put many off ,unfortunately - yep, it's new, but we seemed to have learned our way around. I find it the most friendly car site on the 'net. Even if some of us don't always agree, we work around the problem

As far as this site, there have been a couple folks that have been less then desirable and have been warned, left or been banned, but I think you will have to admit that it's a heck of a lot more friendly then NSRA-UK. I sure wasn't made to feel welcome a few years ago, in fact, just the opposite. For whatever reason, their admin made it impossible for me to post even after his assurances via email that there was no problem - bull poo. I was unofficially 'banned' as an American with ideas, opinions and OMG, some skills.

You for sure have been an asset here as have our NZ and Oz folks - even if your English is 'different'

[Itoldyouso]

Something we have talked about on here, and on other forums, is that every forum seems to have a core group of members who chit chat and contribute something (even if it is just "nice job" in reference to someones project) but the vast majority of members are never heard from. We've done all kinds of things to just get them to say "Hi" and sometimes it breaks the ice and they start participating more.

We've also heard the comments that "cliques" form and somewhat dominate the forums. I guess it could be seen as that, but I see it more that we form friendships and commonalities with certain members and the conversation just flows easily between those people, and maybe others feel left out at times.

Another aspect is that not everyone is as outgoing as others. It's like going to a party where you know nobody. Some people will walk right in and become part of the conversations and others will sit back and just listen. Perhaps that is what we see happening on forums too. It also could be that some people feel their opinions or comments aren't important enough, or based on enough knowledge, to add to a thread. They might also be afraid of being corrected or beat up for posting something someone else doesn't agree with.

All in all though, CHR is one of the most gentle, friendliest forums around. There are some BRUTAL forums out there, even worse than the one everyone uses as an example. Brent and Bill have done a very good job making sure it stays pleasant and civil, which is why most of us feel at home here.

Don

[halftanked]

Hi, I've been a member here for years, and no I don't post very often. It's certainly not that I don't feel welcome. I wish I could be working on my projects,but economics plays a huge role in that. I do read most of the threads quite often,and I do respond when I feel I have something to contribute. Hank

[IC2]

Hi, I've been a member here for years, and no I don't post very often. It's certainly not that I don't feel welcome. I wish I could be working on my projects,but economics plays a huge role in that. I do read most of the threads quite often,and I do respond when I feel I have something to contribute. Hank

At least we convinced you to "show your face" one more time. Just do it more often - that's a freebie in these lousy economic times

[glennsexton]

I've only just caught this thread but i've had all sorts of problems getting onto CHR but its getting easier/better, still don't like the new setup but hey ho

I myself used to spend a lot of time on the UK NSRA forum helping people and giving advice but I no longer do it becuase over the time i've been accussed of self promotion, big headness etc etc etc
I helped a guy with the fitting of a 32 screen and folding top on to his car (read not easy) It took me all day and i didn't charge him because i thought he was a mate, Next thing about 3 months later he was heard slagging me off to my own friends !!! He must of known it would get back to me, Weird !!!

Anyways that event just made me not want to help anybody on the forum again so I don't, Its a great shame as others have to suffer for one idiot !!!

Hey Steve - good to see you here! I always enjoy your posts and as to those who rip us off or bad mouth the efforts of someone who has genuinely tried to help - that's their problem! You're certainly a true gentleman in my book and I hope to see you posting again on a regular basis..

As to Don's statement - I certainly have developed some friends at CHR and "chit-chat" a bit. That's one of the things that makes this site a favorite as I feel like I'm sippin' coffee with a friend while we pit race and from time-to-time, get to some serious fixin' of what needs fixin!