New forum topic

DavidB · 10-09-02, 05:18

If I was to start a new forum area, what would you like it to be?

Fireproof · 10-09-02, 07:33

I vote for Porter Cable, but not just the 7424. Don't discriminate against us 7336 users!! What's up wit dat?

laynlow · 10-09-02, 08:39

I vote for photography. I think photos are a valuable tool for sharing accomplishments and problems with other members. Its easy to get everyone on the same page with a good photo, but I see lots of em' with incorrect white balance and such.

Also, I think an "other hobbies" forum might be fun.

dr427 · 10-09-02, 08:59

I think really any of the first 3 (Buffer, Motorcycle, or Photography) would be a great addition!

I would hate to see the "Buffer" section be limited to a Porter Cable 7424 even though that is what I use. Having that section definately could answer questions and offer tips and experiences in one location. And give insights on other products to look at or stay away from.

Photography might eat a lot of bandwidth up, but I think we all love the pics especially before and after or problems needing suggestions.

Motorcycles aren't something I deal with, but have had several people ask about them. I would be interested in that even though my vote didn't go there!

Maybe to free up some space some less used topics could be merged or eliminated. "Man's Sanctuary" doesn't seem to have much traffic.

ColaBear · 10-09-02, 09:17

I would like to see more information and maybe “video how-to’s” on cleaning different types of dirty wheels and tires. Ranging from hand cleaning to power cleaning and what products work best for each type of cleaning routine.

My second vote would be for photography but not just posting pictures, instead on how to take good pictures so you can correctly show a problem or a before and after picture. It makes it much easier to get help if people can actually see what the problem is in the picture. Maybe other members who are good at taking pictures could offer a little information on what kind of camera to get for either film or digital photography.

Sci-Fi · 10-09-02, 09:26

Personally, I prefer a Photography section. The comments and questions asked are often more instructive than just looking at the gallery section that have very few, if any, comments. Can always limit the photo size to 500 X 375 and medium resolution (5 on the Photoshop scale) to save server space (pic would be about 40kb...50kb at most).

Machine buffing and rotary section is nice too. Might want to organize the various videos and create a how to do section on the home page. Would answer a lot of questions before they are asked.

dr427 · 10-09-02, 09:33

If videos could be a possibility (for any of the mentioned topics) there is a program called Sorenson Squeeze that takes a Quicktime movie and compresses it WAY down for web use. Sorenson Squeeze

A good friend of mine uses it for his clients all the time. They go to his website and can view the video he's editing for them without eating up all his bandwidth because he crunched it down with this software.

Again only suggesting it in case bandwidth is a problem.

DavidB · 10-10-02, 10:40

I agree that AU seems to be off-track from its original intent. AU was created to give people new to detailing a place to ask "repetitive" questions. Now it's getting more traffic than the original "Detailing" forum. Go figure.

I like the idea of having a buffer/polishing forum. It's very specific and there seems to be a lot of threads started regarding buffers/polishers.

I also like the idea of having an Automobile Photography forum. After all we're all about "car appearance," so what better to capture our work than photography.

db

3Dog · 10-28-06, 09:58

I wonder how I will vote

MCA · 10-28-06, 10:03

Although it's kinda fun to see what the hot topics and polls were 3-4 years ago...they really throw some people off. At first, I thought this was a current poll until I saw David's comment about "Autopia University.

JohnnyDaJackal · 10-28-06, 10:22

My vote goes to automobile photography; what good is learning how to detail without being able to capture it?

I think the first and last one are too repetitive with what has been covered on the forums, and there doesn't seem to be too much interest in motorcycle.

Setec Astronomy · 10-28-06, 10:44

You guys realize you have dug up a 4-year old thread, right?