wiki?

gamiller · 10-30-2007, 03:21 PM

i have been thinking about creating a wiki for each forum FAQ. that way the community can constantly update it with the latest info available. this would reduce the need to search for answers to basic questions. all newbies could be told to read the wiki rather than search for words they don't understand.

trevor, is the wiki option already built into this product? if not, i'll start a standalone wiki sometime with the knowledge i have scavenged.

skater · 10-30-2007, 03:47 PM

You think we have spam now, just wait!

jank · 10-30-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by skater

You think we have spam now, just wait!

It is a lot easier to lock down a wiki site that is for informative information, like what he is talking about offering, than to lock down an open forums board like this.

iceberg65 · 10-30-2007, 04:01 PM

i think i wiki is a good idea, however it would need to have limited access of ppl allowed to add to it in order to keep useless and inaccurate information to a minimum. a cool idea

FastCougar · 10-30-2007, 04:17 PM

It would all be based on vBulletin user groups ... I would need to add a new user group that could manage the wiki. I'm currenlty looking into this:

nuHIT.com - NuWiki Comparison

LinkMan · 10-30-2007, 10:56 PM

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however it would need to have limited access of ppl allowed to add to it in order to keep useless and inaccurate information to a minimum.

Then why is it better then moderated stickied threads?

jank · 10-31-2007, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LinkMan

Then why is it better then moderated stickied threads?

Because stick posts are

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skater · 10-31-2007, 10:21 AM

Are people expecting it to reduce the number of repeated questions we get? Because I'm pretty sure it won't - they don't read the FAQs, why would they read a Wiki?

Alkatraz · 11-24-2007, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by skater

Are people expecting it to reduce the number of repeated questions we get? Because I'm pretty sure it won't - they don't read the FAQs, why would they read a Wiki?

+1 i don't think it will have a large impact on number of idiots

FastCougar · 11-24-2007, 01:20 PM

I too agree ... FAQ's and sticky threads don't work ... a wiki is just another "government program" that will be just as ineffective as the rest. Thread closed.

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10-30-2007, 03:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
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iceberg65 NECO Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Medicine Hat, AB Posts: 835 Images: 1	Re: wiki? i think i wiki is a good idea, however it would need to have limited access of ppl allowed to add to it in order to keep useless and inaccurate information to a minimum. a cool idea __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/BergsMach Roush Kit/ Halo's/VVME/ SRI/ 18" BSA Rims/PG X600.1/RF P2002/ 2 12" MTX MXS1204's/ Infinity 5X7/ FocusSport UDP/Intrax/ ST200

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FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 8,507 Images: 743	Re: wiki? It would all be based on vBulletin user groups ... I would need to add a new user group that could manage the wiki. I'm currenlty looking into this: nuHIT.com - NuWiki Comparison __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Parting out car: Engine for Sale \| Trans for Sale Power: 391.9 hp @ 6750 rpm \| 374.2 lbs/ft. @ 4250 rpm \| boost @ 11 psi For Sale: 19" Konig Verdicts with Toyo ProxesFZ4 225/35ZR19 Tires - $700 shipped!

10-31-2007, 10:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
skater Capital Curmudgeon Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 6,782 Images: 3 Blog Entries: 1	Re: wiki? Are people expecting it to reduce the number of repeated questions we get? Because I'm pretty sure it won't - they don't read the FAQs, why would they read a Wiki? __________________ 1999 Cougar, Laser Red, 2.5L V6, MTX / 2004 Impala, Superior Blue, 3.4L V6, ATX / 1991 Airstream B190 7.5L V8

11-24-2007, 01:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
FastCougar In search of more boost! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Kearneysville, WV Posts: 8,507 Images: 743	Re: wiki? I too agree ... FAQ's and sticky threads don't work ... a wiki is just another "government program" that will be just as ineffective as the rest. Thread closed. __________________ 1999 Mercury Cougar - Turbo'd 3L. Status: Parting out car: Engine for Sale \| Trans for Sale Power: 391.9 hp @ 6750 rpm \| 374.2 lbs/ft. @ 4250 rpm \| boost @ 11 psi For Sale: 19" Konig Verdicts with Toyo ProxesFZ4 225/35ZR19 Tires - $700 shipped!

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