Other forums suck

makeitfit · 15-02-2017, 01:01

Just like to say how glad I am to be a member on here

I've recently been doing up a VW Passat for our impending drive to froggie land for some ski action.
Now on here a question is posted and within minutes a blow by blow answer with pics, links and explanation arrives , clear and simple.
On this other forum I've had to play 20 questions everytime I make an enquiery

So tedious and not at all big or clever.
Cheers me dears

PS the search function is still shite here though

Lazy-Ferret · 15-02-2017, 01:30

I have been reading a Toyota forum, and they are the same on there, it takes 30 posts just to find out something fairly simple, and 28 are just asking why you need to know this info, as the main stealer should be able to do that for you!!!

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

PS the search function is still shite here though

So true...

jims-terrano · 15-02-2017, 05:31

Totally agree about other forums, often there's too many people being clever and being up their own anal glands

Disagree, our search facility is the best. Have you not tried the uncle rustic search, he's awesome at finding things

Hope you're ok Rustic

Banshee · 15-02-2017, 09:04

I wholehearted agree with your viewpoint!!!!

Seems we've avoided intaking any wa****s at all

Long may that continue

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emjaybee · 15-02-2017, 09:05

There's nothing wrong with the search function on here.

You just put it in as a normal question in the box and up pops multiple answers, usually comprehensive.

By the way, why is there the word "Search" in the title bar area? I clicked on it once and typed in something and got some random stuff?

We are very lucky on this forum though. The N Gauge Forum can be pretty anal as well, you have to spend a lot of time to sort the wheat from the chaff.

"All Hail Us !!! "

macabethiel · 15-02-2017, 10:18

I too have found that posted questions on the likes of BMW, Mercedes, Hyundai and Jeep forums to name but a few often never get any answer or if its a USA one then you get Red Neck daft replies !

Maybe the subscription helps as we want to give everyone their moneys worth !

We are definitely greater than the Sum of our Parts to quote an old saying.

terranosaurusdoug · 15-02-2017, 10:43

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Seems we've avoided intaking any wa****s at all

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Even me???

emjaybee · 15-02-2017, 10:51

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Originally Posted by macabethiel

We are definitely greater than the Sum of our Parts to quote an old saying.

Blimey! That's a bit deep for us!

But true...

emjaybee · 15-02-2017, 10:52

The Ford Transit forum was the only other good one I've ever come across.

Banshee · 15-02-2017, 12:50

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Even me???

emjaybee · 15-02-2017, 13:38

So THAT'S what that's for.

Banshee · 15-02-2017, 15:03

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Originally Posted by emjaybee

So THAT'S what that's for.

I've only had chance to use that emoji a handful of times

jims-terrano · 15-02-2017, 15:11

Banshee, think you need to join another forum. I reckon you'll get plenty chances to use that picture

Monaro Pete · 15-02-2017, 16:29

I've been quite fortunate with my forum choices (or maybe vehicle choices) as every one I've joined has been very good regarding questions & answers.

Omega, MG, Monaro & the Terrano.

At the end of the day, no matter how daft the question is, if you don't know you ask, you get an answer & then you know

We can't all know everything.

elty001 · 15-02-2017, 19:59

All depends on the forum and how it's moderated.
When I was in the Frontera owners group(still am even though I don't own one)
The guys on there are brilliant.
One guy drove down from Nottingham to mine to plug his laptop in to read the fault code I was getting when I had a problem and wouldn't take a bean for it

Also had alot of help on the diahatsu owners club whenever I needed it

I do like this forum and check in most days but do find it a bit boring at times

15-02-2017, 01:01	#1
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Other forums suck Just like to say how glad I am to be a member on here I've recently been doing up a VW Passat for our impending drive to froggie land for some ski action. Now on here a question is posted and within minutes a blow by blow answer with pics, links and explanation arrives , clear and simple. On this other forum I've had to play 20 questions everytime I make an enquiery So tedious and not at all big or clever. Cheers me dears PS the search function is still shite here though

15-02-2017, 09:04	#4
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	I wholehearted agree with your viewpoint!!!! Seems we've avoided intaking any wa**s at all Long may that continue Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!**

15-02-2017, 10:18	#6
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Other Forums I too have found that posted questions on the likes of BMW, Mercedes, Hyundai and Jeep forums to name but a few often never get any answer or if its a USA one then you get Red Neck daft replies ! Maybe the subscription helps as we want to give everyone their moneys worth ! We are definitely greater than the Sum of our Parts to quote an old saying.

15-02-2017, 05:31	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Totally agree about other forums, often there's too many people being clever and being up their own anal glands Disagree, our search facility is the best. Have you not tried the uncle rustic search, he's awesome at finding things Hope you're ok Rustic

15-02-2017, 09:05	#5
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	There's nothing wrong with the search function on here. You just put it in as a normal question in the box and up pops multiple answers, usually comprehensive. By the way, why is there the word "Search" in the title bar area? I clicked on it once and typed in something and got some random stuff? We are very lucky on this forum though. The N Gauge Forum can be pretty anal as well, you have to spend a lot of time to sort the wheat from the chaff. "All Hail Us !!! "

15-02-2017, 10:52	#9
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	The Ford Transit forum was the only other good one I've ever come across.

15-02-2017, 13:38	#11
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	So THAT'S what that's for.

15-02-2017, 15:11	#13
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Banshee, think you need to join another forum. I reckon you'll get plenty chances to use that picture

15-02-2017, 16:29	#14
Monaro Pete Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Nr J28 M1 Vehicle: 03 Terrano 2.7 TDi Posts: 995	I've been quite fortunate with my forum choices (or maybe vehicle choices) as every one I've joined has been very good regarding questions & answers. Omega, MG, Monaro & the Terrano. At the end of the day, no matter how daft the question is, if you don't know you ask, you get an answer & then you know We can't all know everything.

15-02-2017, 19:59	#15
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	All depends on the forum and how it's moderated. When I was in the Frontera owners group(still am even though I don't own one) The guys on there are brilliant. One guy drove down from Nottingham to mine to plug his laptop in to read the fault code I was getting when I had a problem and wouldn't take a bean for it Also had alot of help on the diahatsu owners club whenever I needed it I do like this forum and check in most days but do find it a bit boring at times