guys we need to do something before this gets out of hand.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #31 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by fairracing31

I believe I started something like it in find a dealer...maybe I need to get a mod to change the name of the thread to find a dealer&Review???

I believe you have the power my friend!

**Bikeguy Joe** · #32 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 07:36 AM

I would also ask that people leave only reviews there too, not general chit chat. That way when one goes to read it, there is the vendor list and then reviews only....maybe prune that thread down to those two items?

deacon · #33 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 08:55 AM

Why not a thread for each dealer and we can leave reviews already sorted.

**fairracing31** · #34 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by deacon

We should do something to promote it somehow then cause I completely missed it. Probably because I'm not looking for a bike or kit. Sometimes threads do get lost and valuable information gets overlooked.

That was my fault deacon. I should have been more specific with the name of the thread...

jasonh · #35 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 01:26 PM

Maybe just a whole section for common stuff - we have the classic posts section, maybe it could renamed and organized a bit. Really if you have a section that's clearly labeled as the first place you should look for info, then maybe it would get used. I'd say don't allow users to make new threads, but allow them to reply to existing threads, just to keep it from getting gunked up. Mods could put threads in there if there's something that would belong.

Could have an organization something like this:

Common info/whatever to name it (main category)
(subcategories)
Dealer info and reviews
Info for before you buy anything (like what bikes to use, etc.)
Common troubleshooting
whatever else...

and all the threads would be in those subcategories.

anyway, just an idea.

deacon · #36 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 01:33 PM

One thing I do agree with is there really needs to be a structured organization with the first time visitor in mind. It's hard to find things now for the new people.

I have no idea how to do it but it would be a lot easier if there was someway to guide them. A lot of people do negotiate the forum and find information before they build, but I'm sure there are a lot who started the build thinking they wouldn't need any help. When they find that they do it's hard for them to find the information.

I would rather see them ask than try to guess, but I wouldn't have minded looking it up if there were some easy way to find things.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #37 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 08:07 AM

I think it's time this thread goes to the "Suggestions" box.