Lets talk about chat

[Granny]

I like chat but I think there are a lot of issues that are being discussed instead of threads created to build on our data base of information.
We will not survive without technical information.

[onebadmollafolla]

I don't think cutting down on the chat section of this forum is going to merit a positive increase in the tech sections. Truth be told, I don't post a lot in the tech sections as I no longer drive a 3S (though I still own a VR4). I do enjoy browsing it though as the passion never leaves. I think this sub forum actually generates a rather substantial amount of this sites traffic. However, I agree that there is more groundwork to be made on this site.

[BigTyla]

I don't think cutting down on the chat section of this forum is going to merit a positive increase in the tech sections. Truth be told, I don't post a lot in the tech sections as I no longer drive a 3S (though I still own a VR4). I do enjoy browsing it though as the passion never leaves. I think this sub forum actually generates a rather substantial amount of this sites traffic. However, I agree that there is more groundwork to be made on this site.

My sentiments exactly.

[niterydr]

See something you want in tech? Wonderful idea called CUT AND PASTE.

[Granny]

I'm not bashing chat at all.
I just would like to see more threads created for everyones benefit.
Just nicely asking to keep it in mind when you have technical issues.

[J-Groove]

See something you want in tech? Wonderful idea called CUT AND PASTE.

That will rarely work.

When ever you log on, chat will only show the last what, 30 or so lines. You miss a lot, also, it is hard during work, when say I can pop onto this site maybe once every hour for a little 5 minute break.

Any discussion that was going on or is going on currently is of no use to me as I cannot be active in chat or be able to stay on long enough to follow any information that is being posted that I may be interested in. I am sure Granny and I are not the only ones who feel this way.

I know topics are being discussed here, yet I still search 3Si because there I can find the information, here it is lost in chat.

-John

[Zaroth]

See something you want in tech? Wonderful idea called CUT AND PASTE.

Lolz. Let me make sure I cut and paste every piece of useful tech information ever posted in chat just in case I need it someday... Nice logic.

[Turbo Beast]

I don't know about useful things in chat, right now Chris Hill is talking about Integra Girl for instance....

Proof: Ninja Performance: integra girl...NOOOOOOO

[BigTyla]

TBH I don't ever see a lot of tech put in chat anyway. Personally, if I have anything tech-related to say, I put it in the forums.

[niterydr]

I'm not bashing chat at all.
I just would like to see more threads created for everyones benefit.
Just nicely asking to keep it in mind when you have technical issues.

Good point for the original poster, plus you have a better chance of it being answered by many if you post a thread.


That will rarely work.

When ever you log on, chat will only show the last what, 30 or so lines. You miss a lot, also, it is hard during work, when say I can pop onto this site maybe once every hour for a little 5 minute break.

Any discussion that was going on or is going on currently is of no use to me as I cannot be active in chat or be able to stay on long enough to follow any information that is being posted that I may be interested in. I am sure Granny and I are not the only ones who feel this way.

I know topics are being discussed here, yet I still search 3Si because there I can find the information, here it is lost in chat.

-John

It was more of a reference of if you see an interesting topic come up, cut and paste it. We utilize this on a local forum to capture data that is brought up in chat (and then threads are spawned off those discussions).


Lolz. Let me make sure I cut and paste every piece of useful tech information ever posted in chat just in case I need it someday... Nice logic.

Wasn't what I was getting at, but thank you for sharing? Most everything on these cars that is asked in chat has been answered somewhere on one of the major boards. It was saying that if ANYONE sees something they want to discuss further in chat, cut/paste and start a thread to have the discussion continue.

[Zaroth]

Wasn't what I was getting at, but thank you for sharing? Most everything on these cars that is asked in chat has been answered somewhere on one of the major boards. It was saying that if ANYONE sees something they want to discuss further in chat, cut/paste and start a thread to have the discussion continue.

Maybe YOU should try to voice YOUR thoughts in a less DICKISH manner. Using CAPITOLIZATION to EMPHASIZE what you are saying makes you come off like an ASSHOLE. Know what I mean? :)


Excellent idea about chat though. I'm all for trying to build up the information database here.

[BigTyla]

Maybe YOU should try to voice YOUR thoughts in a less DICKISH manner. Using CAPITOLIZATION to EMPHASIZE what you are saying makes you come off like an ASSHOLE. Know what I mean? :)


Excellent idea about chat though. I'm all for trying to build up the information database here.

In his defense, this


Lolz. Let me make sure I cut and paste every piece of useful tech information ever posted in chat just in case I need it someday... Nice logic.

was pretty "dickish" as you would say. :D

[CoopKill]

Any time a tech question that has not been asked a million times pops up in chat I tell them they should start a thread so all can benefit.

(this message has been brought to you by your site wide chat whore society)

[Zaroth]

In his defense, this was pretty "dickish" as you would say. :D

I was being a dick because he responded to the OP with a dickish response. :)

[stealthify]

Heads up for those that didn't know: there is actually a Chat Box Archive that goes all the way back to the beginning of chat (April 13th, 2011). Everything ever said has been saved, and is searchable:

Chat Archive - 3000GT / Stealth / GTO Forum (http://www.3sgto.org/misc.php?do=ccarc)

Granted, it may not be as easily found and organized as an in-thread search, but at least it's all still added to 3SGTO's database.

[mb3000]

I made this thread because of a chat request:

http://www.3sgto.org/f2/oscar-goes-7344.html

[Granny]

I don't know about useful things in chat, right now Chris Hill is talking about Integra Girl for instance....

Proof: Ninja Performance: integra girl...NOOOOOOO

Intergra Girl! UGH!

Chat should be fun and full of crap!
Don't get me wrong! I have had great times in chat.

[Granny]

TBH I don't ever see a lot of tech put in chat anyway. Personally, if I have anything tech-related to say, I put it in the forums.

And what we do with out "Project WDE Talon"

Awesom thread!

[Granny]

Any time a tech question that has not been asked a million times pops up in chat I tell them they should start a thread so all can benefit.

(this message has been brought to you by your site wide chat whore society)

Thank You!

[niterydr]

Maybe YOU should try to voice YOUR thoughts in a less DICKISH manner. Using CAPITOLIZATION to EMPHASIZE what you are saying makes you come off like an ASSHOLE. Know what I mean? :)


Excellent idea about chat though. I'm all for trying to build up the information database here.

It's CAPITALIZATION, but thanks.

[Granny]

I made this thread because of a chat request:

http://www.3sgto.org/f2/oscar-goes-7344.html

And I could just kiss you!

Thank you..Keep up the good work!

[Granny]

I was being a dick because he responded to the OP with a dickish response. :)

The OP is a cute little old lady! Thank you

[Zaroth]

It's CAPITALIZATION, but thanks.

You're welcome. :)

[niterydr]

The OP is a cute little old lady! Thank you

Sorry Granny if I offended you.

[Granny]

Sorry Granny if I offended you.

None taken! :)
Thanks for contributing.
And I'm really not that cute either. Lol

[2fnloud]

Granny, did you break chatbox?

[TT4ME]

Granny!!! you deleted chat!!!


:p

[Granny]

I'm on my phone.
I can't see chat. LOL

[BigTyla]

And what we do with out "Project WDE Talon"

Awesom thread!

Thanks! Been a little slow lately due to complications but hoping to add on soon!

[green-lantern]

Granny put chat in the basement

[Granny]

Granny put chat in the basement

It's the damn chicks posting

[CoopKill]

1st step to make whoring illegal in chat.

The man is after us! Fight the man!

[Boomer3000]

Honestly, I don't think it was that big of a deal that chat was at the top. If you wanted fast answers chat is there and if it serious enough tech shit then post a fucking thread about it.

[DocWalt]

It's the damn chicks posting

lol... nice :p

[Alan92RTTT]

Honestly, I don't think it was that big of a deal that chat was at the top. If you wanted fast answers chat is there and if it serious enough tech shit then post a fucking thread about it.

Chat moving is all about how the top of the page lays out for search engines. I'll be making some other changes based on trying to improve the rankings.

[green-lantern]

It's the damn chicks posting

Again, we might have to limit your areas. Maybe start an area called “The Kitchen”. :p

[Granny]

Honestly, I don't think it was that big of a deal that chat was at the top. If you wanted fast answers chat is there and if it serious enough tech shit then post a fucking thread about it.

Boomer! Did you just drop the "F" word!

[CoopKill]

It falls out of his looseness often...