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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:
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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:  
 
*Too many basic, repetitive, or inane questions.
 
*Too many basic, repetitive, or inane questions.
*A lack of media savvy and automotive industry savvy among the general population.
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*A lack of media savvy.
*Too contentious and aggressive.
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*Contentious and aggressive atmosphere.
 
*An abundance of self-proclaimed "experts".
 
*An abundance of self-proclaimed "experts".
  
The counterpoint indicates that:
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Ideas for improving the Engine forum include:
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However, the counterpoint indicates that:
 
*It's not really broken, it's just the nature of the net.
 
*It's not really broken, it's just the nature of the net.
*Could invite elitism and snobbery, rather than cultivate kindness and respect.
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*Potential changes could invite elitism and snobbery, rather than cultivate kindness and respect.
 
*Chases away newcomers, who are the seeds of the future community.
 
*Chases away newcomers, who are the seeds of the future community.
 
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