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. [[#Specific issues with engine forum discussions|Concerns include]]: '''</font> | ||
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*Too many [[#Examples of potentially low-quality or too-basic threads|basic, repetitive, or inane questions]]. | *Too many [[#Examples of potentially low-quality or too-basic threads|basic, repetitive, or inane questions]]. | ||
*A lack of media savvy and/or industry savvy, and an abundance of self-proclaimed "experts". | *A lack of media savvy and/or industry savvy, and an abundance of self-proclaimed "experts". | ||
*A contentious and aggressive atmosphere. | *A contentious and aggressive atmosphere. | ||
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| − | '''[[#Proposed solutions|Ideas for improving]] the Engine forum include:''' | + | '''[[#Proposed solutions|Ideas for improving]] the Engine forum include:'''</font> |
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*Dividing the Engine forum up into [[#Subforums|various subforums]]. | *Dividing the Engine forum up into [[#Subforums|various subforums]]. | ||
*[[#Qualifying users|Qualifying users]], or [[#More active moderation|more active moderation]]. | *[[#Qualifying users|Qualifying users]], or [[#More active moderation|more active moderation]]. | ||
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| − | '''However, [[#Argument against change to current policy|the opposing viewpoint]] indicates that:''' | + | '''However, [[#Argument against change to current policy|the opposing viewpoint]] indicates that:'''</font> |
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*The forum [[#There's nothing wrong with the Engine forum now|isn't really "broken"]], it's just the nature of the net. | *The forum [[#There's nothing wrong with the Engine forum now|isn't really "broken"]], it's just the nature of the net. | ||
*Potential changes [[#This change is an invitation to elitism and snobbery|could invite elitism and snobbery]], rather than [[#Do nothing, just be kind and helpful|cultivate kindness]], and welcome newcomers into the community. | *Potential changes [[#This change is an invitation to elitism and snobbery|could invite elitism and snobbery]], rather than [[#Do nothing, just be kind and helpful|cultivate kindness]], and welcome newcomers into the community. | ||
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