rolly Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Hi everyone, I put the question out directly to the moderators about putting a how to section in the forum. The question that came back was - one forum alone or one with sub-forums as well. What's your preference and who would like to help moderate and contribute? Let's hear your thoughts! Rolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubberdude88 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) Thanks Rolly. I would like to see one how to section just as the "Welcome" area is detailing how to post, what to post - instructions on how to use the forum, search the forum, etc then with sub-forums for specific model years, different engines, etc then topics of how-to's such as "oil change", "air filter change" - the list could go on and on. I would be willing to contribute step by step with images and / or videos of any projects that I do to my DJ. The most popular how to's could be pinned to the top such as an oil change. Members could add their experiences, short cuts, further instructions, questions, etc. Hope this helps but I'm sure there will be more input from other members. Edited February 16, 2013 by Rubberdude88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidlb512 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Great start for this addition to the site! With the Journey having different body styles for the different years, and multiple engine formats, Rubberdude88's suggestion of those subsections/folders is ideal. Other subsections/folders could include "transmission", "lighting", "interior", "lubrication & maintenance", "suspension", "brakes", and many others. I can talk with the moderators, and show them a format that another forum I am on uses. It works wonderfully, and helps a lot with searches. Just let me know, and I will do what I can to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted February 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Wow, these are all great suggestions. I know that one member mentioned difficulty adding pictures and I know I would certainly like to see this as I also could sure use a hand as well. Let's keep adding to the list folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webslave Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 One thing that will need addressing, early on, is where the images will be hosted. If a "how to" section is to contain images as a basis for how to accomplish something, then those images should be hosted on this site and not one of the "free" hosting sites (Photobucket, Flickr, etc). It won't do any good to have a help based section that is composed of images that have been deleted from a public hosting site because the original poster closed his account, re-arranged his files, re-named his files, etc. If the files (image) are going to be hosted by this site, then you run up against server space, storage caps and ultimately, cost. Not unsurmountable, but, something that needs to be considered while in the planning stage... The "How To" idea is commendable, though, as MOPAR is no longer producing service manuals for their vehicles and making them available to the general public....I would be happy if I could even get them on CD/DVD, but, can't get an answer out of the Tech Authority Group as to whether they will ever be available to the general public. I got a printed set for my '08 Jeep Commander, but, not any of my vehicles since then, so, a "How To" area would be a boon to those Journey owner's that are capable of doing some maintenance and repairs if there are some visual aids to get through the rough spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidlb512 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Great points raised webslave! That's yet another reason why this should a section of the forum available to paying members only. It would be an incentive to pay for a membership, and that would help cover the hosting costs of images, and other areas of the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Anymore comments? How many others are interested in a How To Section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 When I think about a how to area, I think of an area that is dedicated to users documenting their projects: how to change the oil, how to replace your tpms, how to remove the dash, or any other thing that someone figured out. I think how to use the forum is ok, but users sharing how to do something on one's DJ should be the spirit of the section. I'm not so sure involving $$ is the best idea. Peace. Lebowski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I think he means more of a "How I did it and remembered to take pics" section,you could always post URLs to commercially available mod/upgrade kits so as not to fill up server space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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