vintagetrk
Well Oiled
I just had a thought while reading another post in regards to asking questions that have already been asked. The member's opening sentence was an apology for possibly asking a question that might have already been asked one or more times. I know where this fear comes from I've seen it on other sites. The good old " DID YOU EVEN DO A SEARCH" guy shows up and beats a guy assuming he is an expert at internet search and or knows enough about the topic to even do an effective search.
To me, a forum is not only for the information but for community interaction. We are talking about a specific group or interest ( Willys owners and fans ) with a broad sub-category of topics (every part, year, and model of Willy's vehicles.) If information and facts were all a forum was, soon after it's going live, it would become a static site with lookup only information.
In my humble opinion the forums that busted everyone's ( ba!!$) about asking a common question, went the way of the dodo once Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter showed up. Social media platforms force discussion and community (perceived) and few people research old Social Media posts.. unless they are looking to take down someone's election campaign... that's a different site/discussion. So every question is a new discussion if it hasn't been asked in the last 24-48 hrs.
Lookup sites are boring. Guys and gals come to this site not only for the information but the confidence a community brings with the information! Not to mention, the engineering on this site is exceptional. There were once old answers to known questions that have better ways because someone dared bring it up enough to have a better solution developed or they created it. Think ( clutch linkage mods for example.)
Not to mention those F.A.Q are a great icebreaker for the group. Everyone in this forum is exceptionally nice, especially those that are expert mechanics and fabricators to those that are not. Also, having a member who is at the same level of ability say.. "yeah I had that problem.. here is a link member sent me and these are the issues I had" is kind of nice. I've even had a member call me and walk me through fixing my fuel gauge.
Before I found this site I could change oil, air filter, tires on my jeep... the basics. After reading and talking about the basics and yes ( some research of older posts with a few Youtube videos) I pulled a motor, put one in, rebuilt transmission, installed transfer case, and even shimmed my overdrive to properly work on my truck ( that sucked by the way.) I have completely re-wired my truck from scratch ( trust me to listen to everyone and buy the kits.) Ha! It's not all been pretty. I've screwed up big a few times but that's learning. I mean.. I've done some real bonehead things. Even when guys on the site told me not to do those things.. sorry. Like my dad always says "if you're going to be stupid, you better be tough. "
Isn't it simple to just scroll by a question that annoys you? Let those that want to help, help. Don't take it that I've seen it as a problem here.. it is exactly the opposite and why I think this forum is far more active than most created around the same time. The only reason I bring it up is how often I see that opening ( Sorry if this has been asked) sentence and how unnecessary it should be, but that's just my opinion, maybe I'm wrong?
To me, a forum is not only for the information but for community interaction. We are talking about a specific group or interest ( Willys owners and fans ) with a broad sub-category of topics (every part, year, and model of Willy's vehicles.) If information and facts were all a forum was, soon after it's going live, it would become a static site with lookup only information.
In my humble opinion the forums that busted everyone's ( ba!!$) about asking a common question, went the way of the dodo once Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter showed up. Social media platforms force discussion and community (perceived) and few people research old Social Media posts.. unless they are looking to take down someone's election campaign... that's a different site/discussion. So every question is a new discussion if it hasn't been asked in the last 24-48 hrs.
Lookup sites are boring. Guys and gals come to this site not only for the information but the confidence a community brings with the information! Not to mention, the engineering on this site is exceptional. There were once old answers to known questions that have better ways because someone dared bring it up enough to have a better solution developed or they created it. Think ( clutch linkage mods for example.)
Not to mention those F.A.Q are a great icebreaker for the group. Everyone in this forum is exceptionally nice, especially those that are expert mechanics and fabricators to those that are not. Also, having a member who is at the same level of ability say.. "yeah I had that problem.. here is a link member sent me and these are the issues I had" is kind of nice. I've even had a member call me and walk me through fixing my fuel gauge.
Before I found this site I could change oil, air filter, tires on my jeep... the basics. After reading and talking about the basics and yes ( some research of older posts with a few Youtube videos) I pulled a motor, put one in, rebuilt transmission, installed transfer case, and even shimmed my overdrive to properly work on my truck ( that sucked by the way.) I have completely re-wired my truck from scratch ( trust me to listen to everyone and buy the kits.) Ha! It's not all been pretty. I've screwed up big a few times but that's learning. I mean.. I've done some real bonehead things. Even when guys on the site told me not to do those things.. sorry. Like my dad always says "if you're going to be stupid, you better be tough. "
Isn't it simple to just scroll by a question that annoys you? Let those that want to help, help. Don't take it that I've seen it as a problem here.. it is exactly the opposite and why I think this forum is far more active than most created around the same time. The only reason I bring it up is how often I see that opening ( Sorry if this has been asked) sentence and how unnecessary it should be, but that's just my opinion, maybe I'm wrong?