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Member's Vehicle Profile - Make Mandatory?
The member's vehicle profile is currently a voluntary parameter that new members can choose to enter or not. On the face of it this choice is reasonable but far too many technical queries start with no details on the model, spec or year and this causes unnecessary exchanges between those seeking help and those trying to provide it. Some new members even decide not to answer direct questions about their vehicle, presumably because they deem it irrelevant, yet still seek help.
Could we make the vehicle profile mandatory for all members and add an additional option for those that do not currently own a D3 or D4?
I think such a change would help the flow of the forum and make it easier to respond to technical queries. Or we could make asking a question without providing vehicle details a capital offence….
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I think that this should be mandatory, together with a general indication of the area where the member is based.
I'm happy to say I live in Catherington, others might say Petersfield (the nearest large town) or Hampshire...
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25th Sep 2014 2:54 pm
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Very valid point Robbie
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25th Sep 2014 2:54 pm
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I need a wild card for other forums then!
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25th Sep 2014 2:57 pm
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in that case can I get an icon for Skoda, Octavia Combi 2.0TDI, Beige Cappuccino MetalÃza
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25th Sep 2014 5:00 pm
Robbie
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No you get the sorry symbol dreamt-up by DG's twisted mind!
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25th Sep 2014 5:17 pm
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Syd - why do you not have a D3 profile filled in, as you do own one?06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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The major issue I can foresee is how exactly to 'force' the existing membership to fill it in. Do we withdraw posting permissions until it is completed, what if someone fills it in wrong or with nonsense just to get it done?
I can see huge benefits but also a large hurdle to overcome with the practical implementation of such a policy.
25th Sep 2014 9:15 pm
Robbie
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Trying to get some of the established members to do anything without offering a beer first can be a challenge. Could we start with new sign-ups? Perhaps just adding a note next to the profile box stating how important it is to fill it in would help.
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Its easy...... If they cant be bothered to describe the vehicle with the problem don't respond to the question. They will soon realise their mistake and add the info required.In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
25th Sep 2014 9:38 pm
Ken
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They will still ask the same old questions que FBH & Winter Tyres debate
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