TDB participation

[Joseph W.]

Re: TDB participation

As a new guy to Corvette restoration, I love this site!
I have found answers to my many questions.
If I have a complaint, its that the search function often returns me with nothing found. But I'm sure its user error on how I'm doing the search.
I particularly like that once you do a search on a subject, there is a list at the bottom of pertinent related threads you can then click on and read.
Can't tell you how many answers to questions I've found with this feature.

[Dan B.]

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I think part of the lack of posts is that over the years practically every restoration topic you can think of has already been covered and well documented by the most knowledgeable people there were (and are still living). The search function makes quick work of finding most answers quickly and from a variety of sources and over a greater period of years. I've never not found something I was looking for. As Duke mentions, it's burdensome to see the same questions over and over and we stop answering them.

[Michael J.]

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When I first joined and didn't have much knowledge or many technical resources and was working on cars, I spent much more time here than now. Not much reason to participate much anymore.

[Duke W.]

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Sure there is... pass you learned knowledge onto other vintage Corvette enthusiasts who are either new to the hobby, or just lack much knowledge about these cars and are interested in learning.

Duke

[Joseph W.]

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I have and will continue to post and start threads on topics that I have questions on even if there have been previous threads started.
Why? Because maybe over time, someone has a different perspective, a new vendor, etc. on how to do something.
The other added benefit is the discussion can branch off onto other related topics that maybe hasn't been discussed.

[Bill M.]

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I love the TDB but I get the feeling that not many members work on their own cars so they have nothing to post. Or may be embarrassed to ask questions. In Aviation High School in 1973 we were told there are no stupid questions only stupid answers 🛠️🛠️

[Mike M.]

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can't understand why this thread was removed. mike mccagh

[Duke W.]

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I have the same question, Mike. This thread won't get as much visibility in this section of the Web site, but I'll go ahead and ask something that's been on my mind.

Judging questions are common, and the usual responses are from members who have had their cars judged, NOT the team leaders. Why is that?

...seems to me that team leaders are the most authoritative source, so why don't they respond to judging questions?

As I peruse the list of team leaders in The Corvette Restorer I don't see names that I recognize as frequent contributors to the TDB. At least all have phone numbers and email addresses, and the one who would only respond via "SASE" was finally recently retired.

So... moderators, team leaders, what say you???

Duke

[Mike M.]

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DUKE: START a new thread. I'll join in. mike

[Richard M.]

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Duke, I've been away and just got a chance to read your ideas. And I agree, they are great ideas.

It certainly gets sleepy around here some times and we need a kicker of some kind to get more activity and more new users. True, with the Search capability many of our members use that, get their answers, and move on without chiming in.

When folks find answers it's sometimes nice to see them add a post to just say " THANKS! ", but not always the case. Some do, and it's appreciated by the "teacher". I often get PM's with thanks, and then more questions while they're at it! LOL. Sometime I tell them to post it up as a new thread and I'll answer on the TDB, so that future folks can benefit too. I partake and help anyone... anytime, just like you and many folks here.

It'll never be like corvette forum here because that's 100% free and the whole world(and other planets I think!) get on there religiously. I go over there often just to see what's happening and have a few friends that are there, and not here. I always look for the tech questions as I don't like the rif-raf topics. BTW, I don't FB, X, or other places just to help stockholder value getting big bucks from advertising revenue. CF(Part of Internet Brands) is making a killing off the members there, and also on their other web forum platforms. $Millions.

Oh, and your last input regarding feedback from TL's? You nailed it! I always like to see them jump in with help. Nick Culkowski used to, and a few others. It's great to do that. The one that gets the prize is Joe Scafidi. He's always in there when he can with great help and guidance. If there was a award for TDB TL participation, he'd get my vote for sure. I'd like to see more technical and guidance posts here from all of our Team Leaders. Why not?..... Don't be afraid folks, jump in and help the members, the judges, and all of us. It'll be a much better place if you do.

I think some may not be as computer savvy as others, but I'd welcome the opportunity to help them partake more than just reading the threads and get more active here. My PM Inbox is wide open for any or all of you. Please, just ask.

Rich
P.S. One of the Moderators likely moved this here because it's not "Technical", but I'm going to drop a note to them and ask that it be returned to the TDB as a "Sticky", along similar non-tech flavor like the "Etiquette" and "Old Picture" Stickys.

[Michael J.]

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Yes, that is a more interesting question, but I have seen Joe Scafidi be much more active in questions than any others.

[Kevin G.]

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Activity on the NCRS TDB is a perfect reflection of the past and present interest and overall Corvette enthusiasts involvement in the hobby.

A reduction of quality input by several senior members can also be attributed to this......

• "By submitting messages, information and material to this service, participants grant the NCRS a perpetual royalty-free license to reproduce, edit, modify, publish, transmit, display, and create derivative works from, distribute or perform it in whole or in part or incorporate it in any form, medium or technology now known or later developed. The collected works of these forums is the property of the NCRS and may not be posted or reproduced elsewhere without permission."

[Duke W.]

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Thanks, Rich, for seeing that this thread was moved back to the TDB after it was banished to the Support, Feedback & Suggestions forum yesterday; and much to my delight, it's now a "sticky"! Hopefully the discussion will continue with constructive comments that might lead to a better TDB.

Regarding this statement that I figure is in the NCRS bylaws:

"By submitting messages, information and material to this service, participants grant the NCRS a perpetual royalty-free license to reproduce, edit, modify, publish, transmit, display, and create derivative works from, distribute or perform it in whole or in part or incorporate it in any form, medium or technology now known or later developed. The collected works of these forums is the property of the NCRS and may not be posted or reproduced elsewhere without permission."

I'm not bothered by this. It's always been my feeling that trying to turn a hobby into a profit making enterprise means you need to find a new hobby, so I don't expect or need any compensation for my writing and appreciate that it's freely available to anyone who finds it useful.

In the last half of the nineties I was Southern California Regional Director for the Cosworth Vega Owners' Association. In that capacity I was required to write a quarterly newsletter and send it to members in my region, other RDs, and club officers. I decided this was a good way to take a deep dive into the history and technology of the Cosworth Vega and over five years I wrote 20 quarterly newsletters that ended up as a 250,000 word portfolio. Upon "retiring" from that position I gave the master copies of The Twin Cam Times portfolio to the club and photocopies are now part of the CVOA merchandise program for members, so hopefully they'll be available to members as long as the cars and club are around.

Duke

[Joe L.]

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Regarding this statement that I figure is in the NCRS bylaws:

"By submitting messages, information and material to this service, participants grant the NCRS a perpetual royalty-free license to reproduce, edit, modify, publish, transmit, display, and create derivative works from, distribute or perform it in whole or in part or incorporate it in any form, medium or technology now known or later developed. The collected works of these forums is the property of the NCRS and may not be posted or reproduced elsewhere without permission."

I'm not bothered by this. It's always been my feeling that trying to turn a hobby into a profit making enterprise means you need to find a new hobby, so I don't expect or need any compensation for my writing and appreciate that it's freely available to anyone who finds it useful.



Duke

Duke----

I totally agree! And, consider who has more to "lose" than me?

[George J.]

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I have no problems with this site from a technology standpoint. I am on other car related sites, and when they have "upgraded", it has always been to the detriment of the site. I hope the Board leaves this site as it is, unless there is a real good reason for changing. The search engine works reasonably well, but could use some tweaking. It would be nice to have a "like" button, as well.
Our administrators do an excellent, let me repeat, excellent job of keeping this place going and civil. There has definitely been a reduction in the amount of posts/threads, and I am sure it is a combination of the reasons listed. I like Duke's idea of promoting it in the Restorer. I would absolutely not support making it open to nonmembers. $60 to belong to this club is an absolute bargain.

George