AUTOPIA >>> STYLE * APPEARANCE * SHOW

DavidB · 09-22-05, 12:53

Dear Autopians,

The Autopia Moderators and I are pleased to announce an exciting change for our community’s future.

Since its beginning in 1999, Autopia members have gathered to discuss the appearance of their car. It is the fine art of car detailing – the core of our discussion and knowledge transfer – that creates a car with perfect appearance.

We believe that it is now time for Autopia to evolve to support a broader view of the car hobby. The natural evolution for us is “style” and “show,” as they come before and after “appearance”. Therefore, our new direction is “Style, Appearance and Show”.

What changes does this mean for Autopia as we know it today? Nothing radical. We have planned changes in three phases.

Phase I (now) is to consolidate several existing forum areas and complete features that are not working.

Phase II will add new forum areas to support “Style”. I will make a second announcement prior to this phase.

Phase III will add new forum areas and features to support “Show.”

This topic is also posted in the Hot Tub forum for open discussion.

John Styrnol · 09-22-05, 01:06

Sounds nice, looking forward to the change and what it involves.

Setec Astronomy · 09-22-05, 01:08

I'm not really sure what this means. Can we get some elaboration?

Richt · 09-22-05, 01:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

I'm not really sure what this means. Can we get some elaboration?

Like wise!

DavidB · 09-22-05, 01:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

I'm not really sure what this means. Can we get some elaboration?

Mike,

I won't go into Phase III b/c it would be letting the cat of the bag on new features. Let's discuss Phase I and II.

Phase I will consolidate:

Autopia University and Detailing
Detailing Product Discussion and Ask the Manufacturer

Phase II will add four new topic areas for "Style":

1. Tires & Wheels
2. Body Styling
3. Electronics and Lighting
4. Interior

Picus · 09-22-05, 01:41

I like both ideas. Some of those categories were redundant, and I really like the idea of having forums for aesthetics (not just detailing) on Autopia given the level of experience a lot of the members have.

G35stilez · 09-22-05, 04:53

David: Awesome idea!

I meant to ask you this, so I will just post it right here. What about a "Auto Review" section? I know there are only a few that drive the same car here, which makes this place beautiful. I would really like to see thorough reviews on each and everyones vehicles. It could really give more meaning to "Autopia" and attract new clients. Just an idea.

DavidB · 09-22-05, 04:57

Hi Sean!

The Mods and I discussed this, but we thinh getting too far off track from the original mission of the site is risky. There are a number of Makes and Models sites out there. Yahoo is about to announce their own Makes and Models site at SEMA. The rumor is also going around that CarDomain.com will be starting a Makes and Models forum.

For now, I think it is best that we stick to STYLE * APPEARANCE * SHOW. It gives me a lot of new topics to write about

db

ZaneO · 09-22-05, 05:17

Not a big fan of the way Autopia has been going lately, but that's JMHO.

DavidB · 09-22-05, 05:27

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Originally Posted by ZaneO

Not a big fan of the way Autopia has been going lately, but that's JMHO.

Do you have a constructive complaint, Zane? The changes are about making the community better.

Ideas

are always welcome.

ZaneO · 09-22-05, 05:44

Well, it's not necessarily the visual changes to the layout or anything like that.

I think, for me, it has more to do with participation and members. I just find it to be a much less enjoyable place than it once was.

Pontman43 · 09-22-05, 07:07

Any word on the aBay? I keep checkin it everyday, just in case. lol
I would also suggest combinding the Body style and wheels and tires together and call it Exterior Styling or something. I just dont think a whole lot of people will be posting there (wheels and tires). And maybe add a engine styling type thing for dressing up the engine. Well actually that probably wouldn't be that popular. Thats all I can think of right now. Everything else I like though.