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Message started by Susan on 10/26/04 at 19:55:24

Title: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs
Post by Susan on 10/26/04 at 19:55:24

I contacted John H., the administrator and creator of this forum, and asked him how we could make sticky topics. In response, he made me the moderator which means I can do it...me and my big mouth. :o

That's why the three topics at the top are at the top. After going through the historical topics, those seem to be ones that will be most helpful to everyone. Just wanted to let you why they are there. I also think it might be helpful to have a summary exhaust/jetting modification topic. See Jardine again...(Now MAC) (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=RubberSideDown;action=display;num=1097877520) for details.

Title: Re: Sticky Topics
Post by cphilip on 10/26/04 at 20:10:23

The unfortunate thing about Stickies is, if they are your only way to keep informational tidbit threads up there, they quickly overwhelm your space and fill up your single forum's first page.... They are not really the "best" answer for taking all the things like FAQ's and Informational threads and keeping them accessable because they eventualy overrun your main interactive forum... As you will quickly see soon... So long range you need to consider a seperate forum for them. Some place to move them to... So this one can remain interactive and developmental and then that one is where the gems go to when they present themselves worthy of it.

Title: Re: Sticky Topics
Post by Susan on 10/26/04 at 20:20:15

cphilip wrote:

No doubt you are right. That's why I only chose three to make sticky. I saw your note on the other thread so I've also asked John about creating another section for docs/faqs but thought we could start with what we've got. It's better than where we were anyway. :)

Title: Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs
Post by Susan on 10/26/04 at 20:45:48

Wow. John is quick today. We now have a separate section called Technical Corner where we can post technical information. The idea is that the discussion would continue to occur in this area (Rubber Side Down) but any detailed technical information that we want to have easily accessible should be put in the other section such as the Torque Specs List.

Title: Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs
Post by bassman29 on 10/26/04 at 20:50:14

While you are conjuring up additional forums - how about a for sale/wanted to buy section?

We need to leave the rubber side down area unspoiled by capitalism - must leave plenty of space for more endless yammering about carburetors and mufflers.

:)

By the way - congratulations on your promotion, Susan!

Title: Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs
Post by Greg_650 on 10/27/04 at 02:40:07

Congrats on your promotion to moderator. I noticed the forum change right away.

I'm also jealous of your green stars. They match my bike ;D

Title: Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs
Post by Susan on 10/27/04 at 05:48:54

Thanks guys...don't know if it was exactly a promotion or Susan's mouth getting her assigned extra work ::) but I'll do my best.

David the "for sale/marketplace" forum sounds like a wise idea. Before I ask John for another addition, are there others we need?

In the interest of ease of use, my preference would be to keep almost all the conversation in one place so I'm not sure we should split it any further (beyond Rubber Side Down, Tech Corner for tech docs and a Marketplace as David suggested) but would like to hear your thoughts.

Title: Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs
Post by Savage_Rob on 10/27/04 at 06:16:04

Very nice! And, um, congratulations... I think.

Title: Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs
Post by klx650sm2002 on 10/27/04 at 08:29:50

I like the Technical Corner.
Thanks.

Clive W :D

Title: Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs
Post by cphilip on 10/27/04 at 09:49:31

Looking good now Susan. I think the three is good. Keeps it all sort of easy to find and not too many of them to search through.

Title: Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs
Post by Greg_650 on 10/28/04 at 03:47:21

Susan wrote:

David the "for sale/marketplace" forum sounds like a wise idea. Before I ask John for another addition, are there others we need?

What do you think about the one that was titled (I think), "See the bike, now the Rider"?

After all, we always see Rob's and Paladin's faces, but seeing some of the others might be good too ::)

Title: Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs
Post by Susan on 10/28/04 at 06:11:37

Greg_650 wrote:

What do you think about the one that was titled (I think), "See the bike, now the Rider"?

After all, we always see Rob's and Paladin's faces, but seeing some of the others might be good too ::)

Yea. I thought about making that one sticky -- it is kinda fun. I was also thinking about moving the "Parts that Have Changed '86 to '05" topic to the Tech Corner. It isn't quite a tech doc but it is more of a reference piece. I'll go ahead and make those changes. Will also add the "Paint Colors by Year" to the Tech Corner as it is a good reference piece too.

Title: Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs
Post by Greg_650 on 10/28/04 at 06:34:23

Susan wrote:

Paint colors is good...I'll need paint this winter ::)