The YotaTech Wiki is alive

***Corey*** · 05-22-2007, 02:28 PM

Several months back in a thread I started you asked for a Wiki here at YotaTech.

Our host (Scott) added a very nice Wiki Package for you.
This Wiki you can add your own technical articles to the 5 categories there that is setup the same as our current tech article section in the forum format.

You will have to host your own pictures, and I would suggest using www.photobucket.com as your host.
I can also host your pictures here if you send them to me, and I can create a folder on the server for you, then shoot you the URLs to the pics to use in your entry.

There is also an FAQ section already started for each model and rig, the only one that has content so far is the FJ Cruiser one which I have copied some material from a thread I already had up in the main forum.

There is a Help link on the main Wiki page, and also some content on how to get started creating your own.

You can change your template style in there too to make it easier to see links,
It is set on the default one in there now.

Also on the main homepage at www.yotatech.com is a little info at the top center of the page with the link to the main Wiki page.

The main Wiki page can be found at www.yotatech.com/wiki

I am new to this Wiki thing, but I taught myself a little on how to add stuff after I went to a link that you will see on the main page.

You will have to contact Staff to get an article added to the main pages table of contents.
Just remember to copy your URL to the article you create so we can get it put up.

If editing one of the FAQ sections, your text will show up for all to see.

We hope you enjoy YotaTechs latest addition to add to our already wide technical database here.

**Lysmachia** · 05-22-2007, 07:05 PM

Guys this Wiki is awesome. I will be adding my Lube FAQ soon. (Shush - it is about Moly Grease n' stuff).

BT17R · 05-22-2007, 07:36 PM

Molly + Lube = Banned.

Awesome addition, Corey and Scott. YotaTech continues to evolve and impress. Hopefully I'll have something worthwhile to add along the way.

Albuquerque Jim · 05-22-2007, 08:06 PM

How do you plan to control the accuracy of information posted? I come across a lot of opinion mistaken for fact.

If this is posted somewhere that I missed, please point me in the right direction.

***Corey*** · 05-23-2007, 01:21 AM

Jim, you can not control the accuracy of an open Wiki.
When you see a mistake, then you edit it, after getting the correct facts.
You can also put up a thread in the site feedback area stating what you think is inaccurate and have an open debate on it so it can get edited.

That is what a Wiki is all about.
Wikis should be open for editing.
You can also contact Staff to look into any misinformation, but it is up to the membership to also judge if a change needs to be done.

This is how a true Wiki works from what I have been told.

Thanks Bob, we hope the Wiki will be a valuable resource here that all can partake in.

BT17R · 05-23-2007, 08:19 AM

Corey, the first two paragraphs of your post (without 'Jim', ha) or something similar might be worth adding to the Disclaimer notice.

***Corey*** · 05-24-2007, 02:01 AM

Jim, we have a new section here now that may also help.
http://yotatech.com/forumdisplay.php?f=156

When you are viewing any Wiki entry, there is a "Discussion" link in the article.
If you click it, it automatically enters a new thread by you into the above forum where the Wiki entry can be discussed further, and feedback given on it.

***Corey*** · 05-24-2007, 02:57 PM

Skin talk

The default VB skin in the Wiki has the links at the top for new posts, home, ect, but the links are very hard to read for the table of contents and other links at the bottom.

I found a skin in there that works good for me, it is called Classic, and for the Quickbar, I am using the floating one for the left side.

I will have to experiment with different skins later.

I think I can add back some of the forum links at the top too when using a different skin via the admin control panel, I will experiment later.

I just added a new section called "Recovery Gear, Proper Use Of", so feel free to add text in there is so inclined to help teach others the proper use of the gear while off road.

Whoaaa, the Cologne Blue skin is even better.
It puts all of your links on the left too if using the floating quickbar.
Much better.

***Corey*** · 05-24-2007, 03:06 PM

Warning, do not use the Nostalgia skin, it seems I can not get back to my prefs.
::::::::::::::::::
Fixed, wheeeeeew.
I used the other account I have here for putting up tech articles, and I accessed the wiki prefs for that account, and I copied that URL and pasted it back in when I relogged in as Corey.

I was then able to access my prefs and choose a new skin.
The Cologne one works very well, as all of the links show up readable.

You will not be able to access that Nostalgia skin like I did, it has been taken out of rotation to save you the same snafu I had.

All the other skins in there are safe to use.

05-22-2007, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,823	The YotaTech Wiki is alive Several months back in a thread I started you asked for a Wiki here at YotaTech. Our host (Scott) added a very nice Wiki Package for you. This Wiki you can add your own technical articles to the 5 categories there that is setup the same as our current tech article section in the forum format. You will have to host your own pictures, and I would suggest using www.photobucket.com as your host. I can also host your pictures here if you send them to me, and I can create a folder on the server for you, then shoot you the URLs to the pics to use in your entry. There is also an FAQ section already started for each model and rig, the only one that has content so far is the FJ Cruiser one which I have copied some material from a thread I already had up in the main forum. There is a Help link on the main Wiki page, and also some content on how to get started creating your own. You can change your template style in there too to make it easier to see links, It is set on the default one in there now. Also on the main homepage at www.yotatech.com is a little info at the top center of the page with the link to the main Wiki page. The main Wiki page can be found at www.yotatech.com/wiki I am new to this Wiki thing, but I taught myself a little on how to add stuff after I went to a link that you will see on the main page. You will have to contact Staff to get an article added to the main pages table of contents. Just remember to copy your URL to the article you create so we can get it put up. If editing one of the FAQ sections, your text will show up for all to see. We hope you enjoy YotaTechs latest addition to add to our already wide technical database here. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

05-22-2007, 07:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lysmachia Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,617	Guys this Wiki is awesome. I will be adding my Lube FAQ soon. (Shush - it is about Moly Grease n' stuff). __________________ Molly aka Lysmachia 93 4 Runner SAS - All Fixed in Junk Yard Goodness Get your 4x4 VIDEO pr0n here

05-22-2007, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,144	Molly + Lube = Banned. Awesome addition, Corey and Scott. YotaTech continues to evolve and impress. Hopefully I'll have something worthwhile to add along the way. __________________ '07 FJ TRD SE 6M/T 100% Black '09 4R SR5 TE 5A/T Shadow Mica--Inbound

05-22-2007, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Albuquerque Jim Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,567	How do you plan to control the accuracy of information posted? I come across a lot of opinion mistaken for fact. If this is posted somewhere that I missed, please point me in the right direction. __________________ '00 SR5, "Highlander" Dual Cases, Aisin Hubs, E-Lock'd, Cryo'd, Chromo'd, ARB'd, 315's, Sonoran Steel Bumper, Lift & UCA's, 4 Crawl 1" BL, Armored...etc. F-Toy #081 in progress Dual Cases, 30 Splines, 5.71's, E-lockers, Hydro-Assist, 37's, DOM Hendrix Chassis, 80Proof, ORS, Sonoran Steel...etc.

05-23-2007, 01:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,823	Jim, you can not control the accuracy of an open Wiki. When you see a mistake, then you edit it, after getting the correct facts. You can also put up a thread in the site feedback area stating what you think is inaccurate and have an open debate on it so it can get edited. That is what a Wiki is all about. Wikis should be open for editing. You can also contact Staff to look into any misinformation, but it is up to the membership to also judge if a change needs to be done. This is how a true Wiki works from what I have been told. Thanks Bob, we hope the Wiki will be a valuable resource here that all can partake in. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

05-23-2007, 08:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,144	Corey, the first two paragraphs of your post (without 'Jim', ha) or something similar might be worth adding to the Disclaimer notice. __________________ '07 FJ TRD SE 6M/T 100% Black '09 4R SR5 TE 5A/T Shadow Mica--Inbound

05-24-2007, 02:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,823	Jim, we have a new section here now that may also help. http://yotatech.com/forumdisplay.php?f=156 When you are viewing any Wiki entry, there is a "Discussion" link in the article. If you click it, it automatically enters a new thread by you into the above forum where the Wiki entry can be discussed further, and feedback given on it. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

05-24-2007, 02:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,823	Skin talk The default VB skin in the Wiki has the links at the top for new posts, home, ect, but the links are very hard to read for the table of contents and other links at the bottom. I found a skin in there that works good for me, it is called Classic, and for the Quickbar, I am using the floating one for the left side. I will have to experiment with different skins later. I think I can add back some of the forum links at the top too when using a different skin via the admin control panel, I will experiment later. I just added a new section called "Recovery Gear, Proper Use Of", so feel free to add text in there is so inclined to help teach others the proper use of the gear while off road. Whoaaa, the Cologne Blue skin is even better. It puts all of your links on the left too if using the floating quickbar. Much better. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

05-24-2007, 03:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,823	Warning, do not use the Nostalgia skin, it seems I can not get back to my prefs. :::::::::::::::::: Fixed, wheeeeeew. I used the other account I have here for putting up tech articles, and I accessed the wiki prefs for that account, and I copied that URL and pasted it back in when I relogged in as Corey. I was then able to access my prefs and choose a new skin. The Cologne one works very well, as all of the links show up readable. You will not be able to access that Nostalgia skin like I did, it has been taken out of rotation to save you the same snafu I had. All the other skins in there are safe to use. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

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