https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Do we need a "Wiki"? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:14:59 +0000 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 20:11:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11313 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106505#106505 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11313
Posted: 28 Mar 2018 at 8:11pm

I agree with David on the scope of the FAQ/Wiki.]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2018 20:11:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106505#106505 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106461#106461 Author: Dave & Donna
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 8:41pm

YES, THANK YOU!! ]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 20:41:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106461#106461 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106447#106447 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 7:10pm

Please make sure there is an article on how to search the forum. A lot of duplication could be avoided if forum users would make use of the search function to see if their question was answered previously.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 19:10:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106447#106447 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106446#106446 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 5:20pm

Originally posted by furpod Bacon.

Oh, yea!!
]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:20:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106446#106446 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106444#106444 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 4:43pm

+1 David.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:43:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106444#106444 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106442#106442 Author: Guests
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 4:39pm

Originally posted by mcarter Techntrek has always been the keeper of the RPod owners manual, it's accessible from his signature and many of the things that have to do with RPod issues are there. Like water heaters, microwaves, winterizing, etc. I think we need a forum etiquette guideline. like FAQs and how to appropriately use the forum, how not to hijack or maybe try and read the previous post(s), so you don't have 4 people saying exactly the same thing in 4 different posts, because they never looked at the previous posts :)

That is kind of what I am thinking - more of a "how to use the forum and it's features". For instance/example, you may choose to post a wiki/FAQ about "How to post a picture". You do it and take ownership of that individual subject. If someone thinks you have made an error or omission, they can PM you and discuss it. Another member may want to post "How & when to PM another member" and so on.

Speaking of Techntrek, I like to say this every now and then and have not done so in a while. He is one of the "founding fathers" of the forum and has put a lot of himself into the forum over the years. There are many here (you know who you are) who have done the same - given countless hours of themselves helping others and giving good fellowship. We all owe a big "THANK YOU" to all who have done this. We all enjoy the fruits of these efforts and the forum will continue to grow because of it.



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Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 4:23pm

Originally posted by furpod Bacon.

Stop it!    ]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:23:14 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106437#106437 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106435#106435 Author: furpod
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 4:08pm

Bacon.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:08:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106435#106435 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106431#106431 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 4:00pm

Techntrek has always been the keeper of the RPod owners manual, it's accessible from his signature and many of the things that have to do with RPod issues are there. Like water heaters, microwaves, winterizing, etc. I think we need a forum etiquette guideline. like FAQs and how to appropriately use the forum, how not to hijack or maybe try and read the previous post(s), so you don't have 4 people saying exactly the same thing in 4 different posts, because they never looked at the previous posts :)]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:00:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106431#106431 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106430#106430 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 3:20pm

So you are thinking of a wiki that talks about the care and feeding of the forum? Other subject(s) could actually be things that are common to all Rpod owners. Things like arrival/departure checklists, storage checklists (AKA winterizing), water heater maintenance, troubleshooting a malfunctioning microwave/converter/furnace/whatever.
]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 15:20:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106430#106430 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106428#106428 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 2:56pm

If you mean above "Introduce Yourself" on the main page, then I agree that would be as good of a place as any. It should be prominent so that people's eyes are drawn to it, but not garish.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:56:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106428#106428 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106426#106426 Author: Guests
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 2:09pm


FAQ might be another (maybe better) way of putting it and I have seen this on other forums, both terminologies.

On one hand, I sometimes see very good/helpful info that gets lost/buried in threads (posting pictures comes to mind). In another situation, a member was in need of help but, posted the request for help at the end of another thread, of a different subject. Fortunately, a good Samaritan (mcarter) saw it and suggested/advised the person to start a new thread.

On the other hand, I ask myself if “the juice is worth the squeeze”. Would enough people actually read/use it to make it worth OUR effort? (Notice the plural)

If enough think we (plural) should do this, I would confer with the other Admins. If they like it too, then I would be willing to set it up. However, I think members should provide the knowledge base.   I have enough to do already and you folks are smarter than me.   

I envision something above the "introduce yourself" that says something like "before getting started, read this first".

]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:09:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106426#106426 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106424#106424 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 1:09pm

Good idea. On another site I help moderate, we have a FAQ page that has that sort of information on it. The question is whether to allow full access to edit the wiki or create a white list of people who can, which of course could have people added to it as need be.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:09:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106424#106424 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106423#106423 Author: Leo B
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 1:09pm

I agree it couldn't hurt, I can always use a refresher and guide list as my computer skills are fairly limited. I am from the ole notebook and pen days   ]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:09:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106423#106423 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106417#106417 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 11:42am

Probably - I have noticed some misplaced posts and post started within posts with different subjects, minor peeves.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 11:42:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106417#106417 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106409#106409 Author: StephenH
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 9:34am

Probably wouldn't hurt.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 09:34:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106409#106409 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11313&PID=106406#106406 Author: Guests
Subject: 11313
Posted: 27 Mar 2018 at 8:31am


(Thinking out loud again)

Do you think it would be helpful (especially for new members) to have a Front/Home page topic area for general forum stuff? I'm thinking broad things like - how to post a picture, how to reply to a post, how and when to start a new post, using the "New Post" at the top to see everything new since the last visit, etc?




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