Forum suggestion..."Check out my truck" category

PoBoy · 10-02-2003, 09:16 AM

Cant find that category again. Anyway, Churnd and I were chatting on the "Mood" thread...and instead of hijacking it, Ill start another. Here are a couple points that were made:

Quote:

Anyway, my suggestions:
"Tire" Category ~ GUESS
"Check out my Truck" Category ~ This worked well over on mp3car.com's forum. When people want to post thier setups they do it in a separate category. THUS!!! Newbies have an AWESOME reference to check out how thier truck "could" look. Of course THREAD TOPIC NAME would be CRUTIAL to this category. I think its an awesomeone none the less. On mp3car, we all have our own thread (ONLY ONE). You start it and update the SAME thread everytime you add something. So its basically like a little BIO of your setup. It's VERY helpful for newbies.

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Originally posted by Churnd

PoBoy -

Good idea about the seperate categories. I especially like the "Check out my Truck" Category. I think one thing that would make this site so much cooler than others is an awesome gallery of it's members trucks, and a description written by each member listing the current and future mods. I know this costs money to do so the contributing member incentive could come into play here. Such as... a regular member can have one picture of his/her truck put up, whereas a contributing member can show 4 or 5. The guys that run the site would have to do the math to find out how much it would cost.

I think the "Check out my Truck" could work as the gallery since $$$ is an issue. Having members host their pictures themselves will eliminate much of the cost. Then in our profilies/sigs we could link to our personal threads (maybe add a field in profile for it?). I like galleries a lot, but its still hard to search for one that you are looking for w/o going through a seemingly endless amount of pics.

Dont know if Corey or any of the Admins are reading...but maybe Yotatech could create the separate category ("Check out my rig") with sub-categories Taco's, LC's, 1st gen, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th - then have members just start thier ONE thread...it would be very beneficial. Maybe even make it only for contributing members. That seems like too many subcategories though...im sure something more efficient can be thought of. Key is making it SEARCH friendly. If I am looking for a 3rd gen w/ arb lockers's. I should be able to search "3rd gen arb lockers" and get a nice list of 3rd gens with arb lockers and of corse some arb bumpers as well. Some sort of guidelines would have to be made for the thread name and content (no "future" mods listed...screws up search). Anyway, just a few thoughts that I think would organize this place a little and give newbies a great place to check out what thier trucks could look like.

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**Corey** · 10-02-2003, 10:56 AM

Lemme run this idea with Chris.
Sounds like a good idea, and yes, the pics would have to be hosted off site.
If they were hosted here, it would shoot up our bandwidth, and cost of the server.

Members can use a free Webshots account if they need space, and use that URL to make their pics show up as explained on the Pic help page I have setup that is linked on the "YotaTech Community" page.

Adding a field to the member profile I can look into also.

It would work best too if no one replied to the owner of the post.
Then the thread would just get gubared if you know what I mean.
In fact if we do set this up, any replies in the post other than the owner of the post will be deleted, no ?'s asked.

PoBoy · 10-02-2003, 11:29 AM

I was thinking the same thing...if someone wants to reply..'PM' em instead. Maybe even just link the reply button to the send user PM? The thread owner would just edit his thread when he wanted to provide updates. Just trying to think of the best way to provide maintanence for it. It would be pretty crappy if the Mods had to go through and delete posts everyday. But at the same time, its nice to know when someone did something new to thier truck...so being able to reply to your thread to get it to the top would be very nice.

This is all just a suggestion...I know the perfect solution would require quite a bit of programming. Maybe V-Bulletin has an add-on for this type of thing?

Or just do something like forsale threads. Edit your "Check out my truck" category...and then link it to a Main forum category ("General Truck/SUV discussion?") for replies/comments from other members?

Sorry for dragging it out so much...Im really bored at work today. Someone hack into a bank or something! Give me some action over here! Been here for 6 hours and did 5 mins of work!

Churnd · 10-02-2003, 11:30 AM

Sounds like a good idea. I especially like the part to where no replies are allowed. That would create the true gallery environment that we're looking for. I think that if you guys got the forum set up and posted stickies in every other forum, it would grow very quickly. Shoot, I'm already working on my description and pic.

AznSky · 10-02-2003, 11:34 AM

JP you don't even have a truck anymore!!!!

Churnd · 10-02-2003, 11:39 AM

It also occured to me that there could also be a video section in the photo gallery of wheeling trips. Such as links to videos that others host on their website that they'd like to share, instead of creating new threads with links to the video.

PoBoy · 10-02-2003, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Toyo_Runner96
JP you don't even have a truck anymore!!!!

JERK! I gotta contribute somehow! So I think of ways to make Corey and company do more work

Hey, you and Mike should by my TJ and trail it. Do that and I'll buy another 4Runner.

AznSky · 10-02-2003, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PoBoy
JERK! I gotta contribute somehow! So I think of ways to make Corey and company do more work

Hey, you and Mike should by my TJ and trail it. Do that and I'll buy another 4Runner.

Sorry dude, gotta save for the supra

edit: Isn't that your mom's TJ anyways?

**Corey** · 10-02-2003, 11:47 AM

We already have a place to posts pics & vids of wheelin' trips in the main forum area in the trail planning section.

Chris, I, and staff will be talking about this more later...
What this section would entail would almost be like a "mini website" for the person who doesn't have a website.
All they need to do is get pics hosted to a site, and we would rather not use the pic attachment feature here, kind of defeats the purpose of the area anyways.

Also huge pics in a post would make for scrolling, so if pics were viewed inline, make 'em one size, or use thumb nails like I use of 160x120 and link them to a bigger pic like I do at 1024x768.

That is why we have strict guidelines on the Member's Gallery page that Al setup.
I have seen to many online galleries where the pics are all sized different, and it looks like crap.

With the way our current gallery is, all the pics & text are lined up like nice little soldiers, and it's easier on the eyes that way.

PoBoy · 10-02-2003, 11:55 AM

Sounds good Corey. If you need feedback, we are here...

Quote:

Originally posted by Toyo_Runner96
Sorry dude, gotta save for the supra

edit: Isn't that your mom's TJ anyways?

They moved to AZ. Mom doesnt want it anymore (no air conditioning). She told me to sell it and I can keep anything above its trade-in value. She was just going to trade it in as soon as I gave it back in a few months. I need to take a picture of the silly thing. Its soo tiny parked next to my 4Runner. I feel like such a little girl driving it. I can hear the laughs from all around me. No wonder its petal to the metal till I get home.

Todd E · 10-03-2003, 07:26 AM

I think you should differentiate between the 1st, 2nd, 3rd gen pickups and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd gen 4runners because the generations of each model span different years of vehicle production.
It would also help those who are confused about the issue.
Just a thought,
Todd

**Corey** · 10-03-2003, 10:11 AM

We have not forgotten this idea, just hang in there, I think you will be pleased.

We do aim to please around here

**Corey** · 10-03-2003, 04:00 PM

OK, it is done.
Thanks for the suggestions on this new section PoBoy & Churnd.
Click here for the "Check out my truck" section.

It is listed in the YotaTech Community section.

Also please read the guidelines for using this section.
The link to the guidelines are in the 2nd line describing the section on the Community page.

**Corey** · 10-03-2003, 04:00 PM

OK, it is done.
Let us know what you think.

Thanks for the suggestions on this new section PoBoy & Churnd.
Click here for the "Check out my truck" section.

It is listed in the YotaTech Community section.

Also please read the guidelines for using this section.
The link to the guidelines are in the 2nd line describing the section on the Community page.

PoBoy · 10-03-2003, 05:08 PM

Awesome Corey!!

**Corey** · 10-03-2003, 05:12 PM

Cool, we are hoping this new section takes off.
If not, it's gone.

Please read the rules & regs for that section, they are linked on the cat strip for the area.

I did not want to put up a sticky post in each section stating the rules, but I may have to.

Someone already replied to my profile post, and that is a

This section is only for the creator of the posts.
If a person has questions, they can ask via email or PM.

This is to keep the persons profile was getting tons of posts in there.
This will be enforced, and posts added other than the creator of the post will have their posts axed.

Cebby · 10-03-2003, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Corey
If a person has questions, they can ask.

via PM, right?

**Corey** · 10-03-2003, 05:41 PM

Thanks Cebby, to much multi tasking tonight

Churnd · 10-03-2003, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Corey
OK, it is done.
Let us know what you think.

Thanks for the suggestions on this new section PoBoy & Churnd.
Click here for the "Check out my truck" section.

It is listed in the YotaTech Community section.

Also please read the guidelines for using this section.
The link to the guidelines are in the 2nd line describing the section on the Community page.

Now that's what I'm talkin 'bout! Sucks that I went home this weekend and I have no pics to post yet, but come Sunday nite, you can bet I'll have my profile up.

10-02-2003, 10:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Corey Co-Founder/Administrator Personal Sales Rating: (0) Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 30,898	Lemme run this idea with Chris. Sounds like a good idea, and yes, the pics would have to be hosted off site. If they were hosted here, it would shoot up our bandwidth, and cost of the server. Members can use a free Webshots account if they need space, and use that URL to make their pics show up as explained on the Pic help page I have setup that is linked on the "YotaTech Community" page. Adding a field to the member profile I can look into also. It would work best too if no one replied to the owner of the post. Then the thread would just get gubared if you know what I mean. In fact if we do set this up, any replies in the post other than the owner of the post will be deleted, no ?'s asked. __________________ Corey's 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ My Camping Gear Review Blog "Hey Corey, where is my thread?" Missing your thread, then click here

10-02-2003, 11:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Churnd Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 4,087	Sounds like a good idea. I especially like the part to where no replies are allowed. That would create the true gallery environment that we're looking for. I think that if you guys got the forum set up and posted stickies in every other forum, it would grow very quickly. Shoot, I'm already working on my description and pic. __________________ -Chris If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. Click here to search! My Website

10-02-2003, 11:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
AznSky Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,785	JP you don't even have a truck anymore!!!! __________________ Rob

10-02-2003, 11:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
Churnd Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 4,087	It also occured to me that there could also be a video section in the photo gallery of wheeling trips. Such as links to videos that others host on their website that they'd like to share, instead of creating new threads with links to the video. __________________ -Chris If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. Click here to search! My Website

10-03-2003, 07:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
Todd E Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 384	I think you should differentiate between the 1st, 2nd, 3rd gen pickups and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd gen 4runners because the generations of each model span different years of vehicle production. It would also help those who are confused about the issue. Just a thought, Todd __________________ 1986 2wd Xtracab Longbed "Woody edition" 4" lift (3" suspension, 1" body), Allpro 5" lift rear springs 265/70/17 Dueler Revos, 8" rear axle - 5.29's & lockright SR5 guage cluster - glowing red Going prerunner for now, saving for longtravel kit...

10-02-2003, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
PoBoy Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,998	I was thinking the same thing...if someone wants to reply..'PM' em instead. Maybe even just link the reply button to the send user PM? The thread owner would just edit his thread when he wanted to provide updates. Just trying to think of the best way to provide maintanence for it. It would be pretty crappy if the Mods had to go through and delete posts everyday. But at the same time, its nice to know when someone did something new to thier truck...so being able to reply to your thread to get it to the top would be very nice. This is all just a suggestion...I know the perfect solution would require quite a bit of programming. Maybe V-Bulletin has an add-on for this type of thing? Or just do something like forsale threads. Edit your "Check out my truck" category...and then link it to a Main forum category ("General Truck/SUV discussion?") for replies/comments from other members? Sorry for dragging it out so much...Im really bored at work today. Someone hack into a bank or something! Give me some action over here! Been here for 6 hours and did 5 mins of work!

10-02-2003, 11:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Corey Co-Founder/Administrator Personal Sales Rating: (0) Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 30,898	We already have a place to posts pics & vids of wheelin' trips in the main forum area in the trail planning section. Chris, I, and staff will be talking about this more later... What this section would entail would almost be like a "mini website" for the person who doesn't have a website. All they need to do is get pics hosted to a site, and we would rather not use the pic attachment feature here, kind of defeats the purpose of the area anyways. Also huge pics in a post would make for scrolling, so if pics were viewed inline, make 'em one size, or use thumb nails like I use of 160x120 and link them to a bigger pic like I do at 1024x768. That is why we have strict guidelines on the Member's Gallery page that Al setup. I have seen to many online galleries where the pics are all sized different, and it looks like crap. With the way our current gallery is, all the pics & text are lined up like nice little soldiers, and it's easier on the eyes that way.

10-03-2003, 10:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
Corey Co-Founder/Administrator Personal Sales Rating: (0) Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 30,898	Update We have not forgotten this idea, just hang in there, I think you will be pleased. We do aim to please around here

10-03-2003, 04:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Corey Co-Founder/Administrator Personal Sales Rating: (0) Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 30,898	It' OK, it is done. Thanks for the suggestions on this new section PoBoy & Churnd. Click here for the "Check out my truck" section. It is listed in the YotaTech Community section. Also please read the guidelines for using this section. The link to the guidelines are in the 2nd line describing the section on the Community page. __________________ Corey's 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ My Camping Gear Review Blog "Hey Corey, where is my thread?" Missing your thread, then click here

10-03-2003, 04:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Corey Co-Founder/Administrator Personal Sales Rating: (0) Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 30,898	It's up... OK, it is done. Let us know what you think. Thanks for the suggestions on this new section PoBoy & Churnd. Click here for the "Check out my truck" section. It is listed in the YotaTech Community section. Also please read the guidelines for using this section. The link to the guidelines are in the 2nd line describing the section on the Community page. __________________ Corey's 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ My Camping Gear Review Blog "Hey Corey, where is my thread?" Missing your thread, then click here

10-03-2003, 05:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
PoBoy Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,998	Awesome Corey!!

10-03-2003, 05:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
Corey Co-Founder/Administrator Personal Sales Rating: (0) Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 30,898	Cool, we are hoping this new section takes off. If not, it's gone. Please read the rules & regs for that section, they are linked on the cat strip for the area. I did not want to put up a sticky post in each section stating the rules, but I may have to. Someone already replied to my profile post, and that is a This section is only for the creator of the posts. If a person has questions, they can ask via email or PM. This is to keep the persons profile was getting tons of posts in there. This will be enforced, and posts added other than the creator of the post will have their posts axed.

10-03-2003, 05:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
Corey Co-Founder/Administrator Personal Sales Rating: (0) Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 30,898	Thanks Cebby, to much multi tasking tonight

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