"2006 = 2005 Forum Members Please Read
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I have noticed that several new 2006 owners have posted some basic questions which have received very few responses. I do not want new SN S197 owners to think this place is void of good knowledge, so I would like to point something out.
Most of the questions you new 2006 owners are posting have been answered, in depth, by those of us who own junky old 2005s. You may have better luck if you try a search first. Things like exhaust, throttle lag, wheel/tire sizes, tuners, etc all have some pretty in depth threads. If your specific question is not answered in one of those threads, or you are looking for more current info, you may want to start by posting in an existing thread first. This will not only bring that thread back to the top, but also send an e-mail to those who participated in the thread originally and have e-mail notification on. You have a much greater chance of a response using this method. People are less likely to repeat their post in multiple threads, but they may be willing to post additional, or more current info.
This method is used quite sucessfully in another forum I am part of. I really think it would help even more here."
I think that that's a great idea.
Then I see the GT v's WRX thread is locked for being "dead", with Tyler throwing in the "flogging a dead horse" gif. Granted, for some people that thread had lost its way, but I think GP and 300BHP's war was, aside from being heated, very informative (in fact, probably some of the best tech stuff posted anywhere).
Even though for some, that thread was dead, the 05+ v's WRX debate will be one a lot of new members will have some interest in (and even some not-so-new members, as evidenced by the new - sensible - posts on the thread).
So, my question is, what message are we sending here to new members? Resurrect a thread and be berated for doing so? Or, don't bring back a thread which some might take umbrage at (cos they can't just not read it)?
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I have noticed that several new 2006 owners have posted some basic questions which have received very few responses. I do not want new SN S197 owners to think this place is void of good knowledge, so I would like to point something out.
Most of the questions you new 2006 owners are posting have been answered, in depth, by those of us who own junky old 2005s. You may have better luck if you try a search first. Things like exhaust, throttle lag, wheel/tire sizes, tuners, etc all have some pretty in depth threads. If your specific question is not answered in one of those threads, or you are looking for more current info, you may want to start by posting in an existing thread first. This will not only bring that thread back to the top, but also send an e-mail to those who participated in the thread originally and have e-mail notification on. You have a much greater chance of a response using this method. People are less likely to repeat their post in multiple threads, but they may be willing to post additional, or more current info.
This method is used quite sucessfully in another forum I am part of. I really think it would help even more here."
I think that that's a great idea.
Then I see the GT v's WRX thread is locked for being "dead", with Tyler throwing in the "flogging a dead horse" gif. Granted, for some people that thread had lost its way, but I think GP and 300BHP's war was, aside from being heated, very informative (in fact, probably some of the best tech stuff posted anywhere).
Even though for some, that thread was dead, the 05+ v's WRX debate will be one a lot of new members will have some interest in (and even some not-so-new members, as evidenced by the new - sensible - posts on the thread).
So, my question is, what message are we sending here to new members? Resurrect a thread and be berated for doing so? Or, don't bring back a thread which some might take umbrage at (cos they can't just not read it)?