NEED YOUR VOTE: Garage Gallery - Page 3

XRL · 01-21-09, 07:45

So is it implemented here already? Or will it be a little bit before it's all ready to go?

Lava_A3 · 01-21-09, 09:27

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Originally Posted by XRL

So is it implemented here already? Or will it be a little bit before it's all ready to go?

Its up here as a trail i believe. below is a link it can also be found via the "Quick Links" drop down on the tool bar. 4th down "vHoist" Then click the "Add/ Edit vHoist" button top left corner and log into/create an account with vHoist.

Add your Cars/bike/truck with Images and click the "Park" tab that appears at the top. Click "Add to Autpia.org" and everything is complete

Autopia.org - vHoist - vBulletin Garage

Peter

footose · 01-21-09, 09:35

It looks like David is giving it a test run on here so far.

Quick Links -> vHoist

DavidB · 01-22-09, 06:17

Looks like Detailing World picked up the conversation:

Forum idea - vHoist.... - Detailing World

It might be kind of fun to have a joint gallery with our friends across the pond.

Bigpikle · 01-22-09, 08:57

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Originally Posted by DavidB

Looks like Detailing World picked up the conversation:

Forum idea - vHoist.... - Detailing World

It might be kind of fun to have a joint gallery with our friends across the pond.

that'll be me then

I think its great, there are plenty of members of Autopia AND DW just for starters. Hope they take it onboard...

DavidB · 01-22-09, 09:34

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Originally Posted by Bigpikle

that'll be me then

I think its great, there are plenty of members of Autopia AND DW just for starters. Hope they take it onboard...

I think that would be a fun and interesting resource between the two communities. Maybe you can bring it up with the DW leadership?

Bigpikle · 01-22-09, 10:16

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Originally Posted by DavidB

I think that would be a fun and interesting resource between the two communities. Maybe you can bring it up with the DW leadership?

will do - know them both so will have a chat

DavidB · 01-22-09, 10:31

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will do - know them both so will have a chat

Many thanks!

Heatgain · 01-22-09, 11:16

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Originally Posted by DavidB

My biggest concern at this point is what vHoist might want to do with advertising and cross tracking of members. I'm trying to think of this in a positive light, but also realize what your information "could" be used for.

Bingo!
I say no. But I'm a suspicious crotchety old man, so take it for what's it's worth.

DavidB · 01-22-09, 11:53

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Originally Posted by Heatgain

Bingo!
I say no. But I'm a suspicious crotchety old man, so take it for what's it's worth.

Gary, as one of the few who voted "no" that spoke up, I really appreciate your feedback.

I've had several conversations with Harry, the developer, about his system and intentions. I believe he is on the right track.

What's missing for me is a strong public privacy policy and the assurance that advertising will not be exported (injected) to subscriber sites (like Autopia.org).

If Harry did these things, would that bring you over to the "YES" column?

Heatgain · 01-23-09, 02:16

David,
I appreciate your concern about possible spam or worse.
Intentions (Harry's) are one thing. Possible misuse by others, injecting ads notwithstanding, are another. I'd still say no.
I'm loath to spread information about myself, ie: what I own, my interests, etc, on a world-wide web. New spams and scams appear everyday, most of them concerning schemes normal people wouldn't even have imagined previously.
Told ya I was crotchety!

DavidB · 01-23-09, 08:42

Gary,

Not crotchety at all. I'm trying to understand why members are concerned. Maybe there is a misunderstanding that you're not in control of where your profile is displayed (you are). Maybe it is something else.

It should be understood by all members, that anything you post here (or on any community forum) does not stay here. Google, Yahoo and other web crawlers swing by several times a day picking off your information, including your pictures. Other sites, like BoardReader.com index complete conversations. So, all day long our words, pictures and profiles are being "ripped off" for use by others.

For those who really value their privacy, it's important to realize you are being tracked (by many) for various reasons. You gave permission to none of these 3rd parties to be tracked or to have your words and pictures grabbed. That's because they don't have to when we "publish" in the public domain.

db