<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">First off, welcome to Autopia; a large forum with many knowledgable professionals and serious enthusiasts who love talking car care and are here to assist you perfecting and maintaining your car -- inside and out.
<span style="background-color:rgb(250,250,250);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:15px;">Since this forum is all about helping and encouraging other members within it; I just wanted to give a quick insight that might be helpful so anyone (even a first time forum poster) can ask a car care question that can be accurately and quickly answered by either a detailer or enthusiast. There are a lot of insightful and informative posts here, all one has to do is sort through them effectively to get paid off....
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">1] Search a site for the topic and READ the posts regarding it before asking.<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">Many common, and not so common, questions have been asked on this forum so; there is quite a LARGE detailing information resource here. By first searching for your topic you might find the answer or get a partial answer, that could lead to you focusing the scope of your particular question even further. IF you don't find the topic you are looking or are not satisfied with an answer go to #2.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">2] Be SPECIFIC in the title.<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);"> <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">E.G. - How do i remove swirl marks from the door handle area?
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">This is how you gain interest in the subject matter. IF it sounds boring, chances are the title heading lacks appeal for anyone to respond. It makes the forum easier to read and search results are straight forward for anyone who has your same question in the future.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">3] Include as much relevant info in the body of the question as possible.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">I cant give all of the examples but since people are not there looking at the problem over your shoulder, try to list all variables that you might ask if someone came to you with a problem. The more you explain about the factors that are directly related to your problem; the better the quality and, most possibly, the amount of feedback you receive. Also, the more information you provide the more you help others process the information and learn from your question.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">4] Post pics if you can<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);"> <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">- pictures tell a lot more info than you think and also some other relevant factors you may not realize were important to the situation.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">5] Be patient<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);"> <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">- not everyone signs onto forums at the same time. Some are addicts [raises hand], some are casual and MANY are weekend warriors.... The community is made up of a diverse spectrum of people with greatly varying schedules, so people need time to come across your questions.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">6] Be courteous and thank responders<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);"> <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">-
This goes a long ways and people feel you are accepting of everyone within the community.<span style="background-color:rgb(250,250,250);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:15px;"> YOU are also more likely to be answered or responded to in the future if you are courteous and generally nice to those who take time out of their lives to help you.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">7] Disregard the trolls<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);"> <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">-
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">People are people, offline and online.. if people act in a manner that is rude, attention needy, or just dumb ---- ignore it. In the end they will show their colors to everyone. But, by engaging in it you get pulled onto their ground and possibly labeled by engaging in "forum wars." This just muddles up the forums and wastes everyone's time who reads it.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">There is a lot more that could be said, but i think this can cover the majority of things. Remember this is a place for those who love the hobby. Keep it that way and you never know what fun surprises may result.<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">Happy posting all
<span style="background-color:rgb(250,250,250);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:15px;">Since this forum is all about helping and encouraging other members within it; I just wanted to give a quick insight that might be helpful so anyone (even a first time forum poster) can ask a car care question that can be accurately and quickly answered by either a detailer or enthusiast. There are a lot of insightful and informative posts here, all one has to do is sort through them effectively to get paid off....
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">1] Search a site for the topic and READ the posts regarding it before asking.<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">Many common, and not so common, questions have been asked on this forum so; there is quite a LARGE detailing information resource here. By first searching for your topic you might find the answer or get a partial answer, that could lead to you focusing the scope of your particular question even further. IF you don't find the topic you are looking or are not satisfied with an answer go to #2.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">2] Be SPECIFIC in the title.<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);"> <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">E.G. - How do i remove swirl marks from the door handle area?
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">This is how you gain interest in the subject matter. IF it sounds boring, chances are the title heading lacks appeal for anyone to respond. It makes the forum easier to read and search results are straight forward for anyone who has your same question in the future.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">3] Include as much relevant info in the body of the question as possible.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">I cant give all of the examples but since people are not there looking at the problem over your shoulder, try to list all variables that you might ask if someone came to you with a problem. The more you explain about the factors that are directly related to your problem; the better the quality and, most possibly, the amount of feedback you receive. Also, the more information you provide the more you help others process the information and learn from your question.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">4] Post pics if you can<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);"> <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">- pictures tell a lot more info than you think and also some other relevant factors you may not realize were important to the situation.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">5] Be patient<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);"> <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">- not everyone signs onto forums at the same time. Some are addicts [raises hand], some are casual and MANY are weekend warriors.... The community is made up of a diverse spectrum of people with greatly varying schedules, so people need time to come across your questions.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">6] Be courteous and thank responders<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);"> <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">-
This goes a long ways and people feel you are accepting of everyone within the community.<span style="background-color:rgb(250,250,250);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:15px;"> YOU are also more likely to be answered or responded to in the future if you are courteous and generally nice to those who take time out of their lives to help you.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">7] Disregard the trolls<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);"> <span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">-
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">People are people, offline and online.. if people act in a manner that is rude, attention needy, or just dumb ---- ignore it. In the end they will show their colors to everyone. But, by engaging in it you get pulled onto their ground and possibly labeled by engaging in "forum wars." This just muddles up the forums and wastes everyone's time who reads it.
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">There is a lot more that could be said, but i think this can cover the majority of things. Remember this is a place for those who love the hobby. Keep it that way and you never know what fun surprises may result.<span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">
<span><span style="font-size:15px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51);background-color:rgb(250,250,250);">Happy posting all