Sections for each STATE - NSW, VIC, SA, QLD etc

**Mike_** · 11-07-2005 11:29 AM

It's not segregating users to have some state based discussion - It's a good idea and it works well in every forum that has it! Each forum should contain only a few things: a stickied spotted thread, cruise/meet organisation, ANY specifically state-based discussion (such as local autosalon, or local events) even those NOT pertaining specifically to honda (as long as its state based, including parts-for-sale that do NOT offer interstate shipping).

One or two state-specific mods should be assigned to each state with the intention of moving any non-state threads to their appropriate forum.

It would not be segregating users, as general off-topic convo would still be in the lounge - parts for sale should stay where they are - car based discussion would remain in the appropriate car-specific forums. The forums would function as normal, but be easier to access.

That's just my two cents - and I dont see why we wouldn't make this change!

[afterthought - people from interstate should still be able to post in another states forums, naturally assuming its on-topic!]

[afterthought 2 - Most people stick to state-specific threads as it is, since they are the most relevant]

**jackosimm** · 12-07-2005 12:11 PM

I am very happy with the set up at the moment, having the State forums and model specific will get to spread out I think.

**SINISTR** · 12-07-2005 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by toE

Well, if the supposed event is titled accordingly/appropriately ie. [SYD],[MELB],[ADE],etc., I don't see why you would/wouldn't click on it if you are or are not interested.

That is why there is a format for posting events up in that forum.

Thats what I have also been trying to get accross with specific models of cars - title [EG], [EK], [ED Civic], [ED/EF Crx] makes everything so much cleaner and more organised.

**SINISTR** · 12-07-2005 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by nedgeworth

i'm all for the idea as long as things are properly controlled by mods. Maybe assign one or two more mods based on regions to police the respective sections?

Hand Up here for WA

**panda[cRx]** · 12-07-2005 01:25 PM

i reckon have state sections that include stickies for spotted, upcoming cruises and weekly meets. then also have cruise eoi's, and state by state news like like police hotspots or road regulations etc
(i havent really thought it out but thats what came to mind atm)

other than that i dont really see a problem with how it is now.

**Mike_** · 12-07-2005 02:24 PM

Without state sections, the "spotted" thread is pretty much limited to NSW only, since nobody else bothers to check it... which sucks.

Also What people dont seem to be understanding is that nobody wants to sift through several pages of threads to find something relevant to their state.

for NSW im sure its fine since theres always 20 threads relevant to them, but for others it becomes a hassle.

The current way works, yes, but its just not good enough.

**wynode** · 12-07-2005 09:18 PM

Sorry about the late reply but i've brought it up with the other mods and we've decided to keep it the way it is, except for a possible "EOI" forum for cruises.

Reason being is that based on other sites that have a similar setup, things get quite messy and hard to moderate. As long as we precede the thread title with the location (for example [BRIS]) things should be OK. If anyone would like to put their hand up to moderate the existing events section post back or PM me.

If you havea look at these sites for example
Pulsar Group Australia
CRX Australia
Skylines Australia

**Mike_** · 13-07-2005 09:40 AM

That's fair enough. Not my cup of tea, but I'm not an admin!... yet

I seem to think its best with some sort of state specific forum.

This is one of the most organised forums ive ever seen:
http://forum.r31skylineclub.com/
State specific works perfectly there! they're a decent sized (and very active) club, who are not segregated at all! There's nothing wrong with having somewhere to easily access threads specific to your state

**panda[cRx]** · 13-07-2005 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by wynode

If anyone would like to put their hand up to moderate the existing events section post back or PM me.

*puts hand up*

i'm on enough, it may as well be constructive

**joyride** · 13-07-2005 03:33 PM

get ppl to nominate and have a vote going.

**nEUROtic** · 13-07-2005 03:35 PM

I like the idea

**quangsta** · 14-07-2005 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by wynode

Sorry about the late reply but i've brought it up with the other mods and we've decided to keep it the way it is, except for a possible "EOI" forum for cruises.

Reason being is that based on other sites that have a similar setup, things get quite messy and hard to moderate. As long as we precede the thread title with the location (for example [BRIS]) things should be OK. If anyone would like to put their hand up to moderate the existing events section post back or PM me.

If you havea look at these sites for example
Pulsar Group Australia
CRX Australia
Skylines Australia

'the tribe has spoken'