Moderator team

[89T]

Hi, Is there a list of active moderators and administrators and there specific section? I would like to pm them for specific ideas and or fixes. Sorry if I may have missed it somewhere. Also will someone pm me what's going on with the "other thread" I posted.

[87accordlxi]

A list of staff members can be found here - http://www.3geez.com/forum/showgroups.php

You may PM or email me with any suggestions.

[Tomisimo]

I believe if you have something to add or ask about something, just send a PM to some of us, than it will be taken in to a discussion thread in Admin section that you dont see.

[89T]

Ooh, cool I dont see any admins though.

Tomisimo, I know you guys work for free and to show how thankful I am I paid for the privilage to be a lifetime foundation member. :)

[Tomisimo]

its all good man :)

[89T]

Also If anyone has anything they feel that needs to be fixed pm me. I am going to try go section by section and look for ways to improve the site.

[2drSE-i]

If you need any help, I'm always around. Just don't post much anymore, no progress on my end :(

[Dr_Snooz]

I'd like to see the site dedicate some space to factory original restorations. The aftermarket has largely disappeared, so we aren't likely to see a lot of wild tuner builds anymore. What we are going to see before too much longer is an interest in restorations. We are seeing a little bit already and that interest is only going to grow. It would be nice to see an area dedicated to restoration projects as well as to resources for finding good factory original parts.

[89T]

2dr Your good my man! It's not the progress we need around here. We need the knowlage of our members , mods, and admin's. Just because that guy shared his experiance 8 years ago does not mean it would not help someone today! hands on bro! hands on.

[Tomisimo]

Exacly, this forum holds great deal of information, so it must go on. We have a Project Central, but it all depends on what designation will it eventually get.

[89T]

Dr snooz are you saying my crazy build will die? All I want is one clean 500hp pass. lol

[89T]

Exacly, this forum holds great deal of information, so it must go on. We have a Project Central, but it all depends on what designation will it eventually get.

Project central is a great idea.

As a foundation member I wont put eithier of my 2 build threads there. I am not elite or better than anyone else. I share anything I can with whom ever asks.

[Tomisimo]

as long as its clean :deal:

edit to a post abow:

Sure, what if we add a Restoration forum and keep Progect forum as a build thread gathering, personally im not so glad to see small strobe-switch threads popup there.

[89T]

no worries its in paint! then one of the best tuners in the USA.

[89T]

as long as its clean :deal:

edit to a post abow:

Sure, what if we add a Restoration forum and keep Progect forum as a build thread gathering, personally im not so glad to see small strobe-switch threads popup there.

I'd go for the restoration or may be a restoration / build thread, but the fact it would need to be moderated efficiantly..... well . You know where I am coming from.

[89T]

I am headed over to cp and get out of stelth mode.

[Tomisimo]

I have no idea what you just said but..
Its to early to tell anything now so hold your horses. Keep ideas coming tho.

[89T]

In the "user cp" you can chose to be invisible or offline.

[89T]

Ooh, cool I dont see any admins.

Still loookin for admins.. thanks!

[Vanilla Sky]

My section is Sanctioned Racing, but I often operate outside of that forum.

[A20A1]

My section is Sanctioned Racing, but I often operate outside of that forum.
I remember moderating all over, it was very slow at times in the technical/carb forums and I was feeling left out. :)

[2oodoor]

I'd go for the restoration or may be a restoration / build thread, but the fact it would need to be moderated efficiantly..... well . You know where I am coming from.

It would enhance the integra of the board if the faq and how to section were updated/repaired. That would be a great start for restoration info.

[87roach]

I also like the idea of a non-3geez project forum.

[87accordlxi]

I think I want to add a forum where members can talk about their non-3G cars. It would be great for the community here.

[cygnus x-1]

I think I want to add a forum where members can talk about their non-3G cars. It would be great for the community here.


Wouldn't that just be the off-topic section? I guess you could have an off-topic for cars and then an off-topic for everything else. But that almost seems redundant.

In general I think it's somewhat of a hassle to have too many different sub forums. Although looking at the overall board structure it actually looks pretty good. The only things I would maybe change are to consolidate the sub-forums in the HOWTO forum so they match the FAQ forum. And the Project Central forum seems kind of vague and cluttered. It's not obvious what constitutes a "project". Overhauling the brakes could be considered a project, but it seems too mundane to be put into a "showcase" forum, which is kind of how I perceive Project Central to be. I wonder if maybe it needs some sub-forums, like Engine Builds, Race Car Builds, Body Overhauls, etc.. A lot of the small things that Lost does are really cool but don't seem to exactly fit in Project Central. The car overall absolutely belongs there but the smaller things like the homemade muffler and the eyeball air filters almost need a section of their own; maybe a sub-forum under Project Central for custom fabrications. Also things like my engine mount adapters and OBD1 adapters could go there too.

Also, if Project Central really is intended to be a "showcase" forum (and I'm not saying it is, that's just my own interpretation) it needs to be more exclusive somehow. Like maybe a project thread starts out somewhere else and then gets voted in, or something. Or if Project Central is supposed to be something else then maybe it shouldn't be exclusive. IDK, I'm just kind of thinking out loud here.

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[89T]

A fab section would be awsome.

[A18A]

I reckon the way CB7Tuner has their "members rides" section is the way to go, with maybe a sub-forum in there for the smaller projects (brakes, engines, etc.) like cygnus x-1 mentioned

Also another thing I think would be good is having the market section open for posting in, but with strict rules so it doesn't turn into a post whoring/bitching session again.

[cygnus x-1]

A fab section would be awsome.

Agreed, a fab section would be awesome. And considering the aftermarket for 3geez is pretty much gone, custom fabbed parts will be more and more prevalent for anyone trying to keep these cars alive.




I reckon the way CB7Tuner has their "members rides" section is the way to go, with maybe a sub-forum in there for the smaller projects (brakes, engines, etc.) like cygnus x-1 mentioned

That could work. I think the main thing is just to define better what the sections are so people know.




Also another thing I think would be good is having the market section open for posting in, but with strict rules so it doesn't turn into a post whoring/bitching session again.

How is it not open now? I guess I never really pain much attention to it.

EDIT: Oh I see, you can't post in other people threads. So what would opening it up do?

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[Dr_Snooz]

I also like the idea of a non-3geez project forum.

x2. I have other stuff going on that I feel bad about posting here because it's not 3g specific. I think it would help create a more cohesive community if we could put all the stuff we are working on here, instead of farming it out on another board.


The only things I would maybe change are to consolidate the sub-forums in the HOWTO forum so they match the FAQ forum.

I would say the how-to and FAQ sections need some consolidation. There is a lot of how-to stuff in the FAQ's. You go looking for it but can't find it because it's not where you expected it to be.


A fab section would be awsome.

x3

[ecogabriel]

I'd like to see the site dedicate some space to factory original restorations. What we are going to see before too much longer is an interest in restorations. We are seeing a little bit already and that interest is only going to grow. It would be nice to see an area dedicated to restoration projects as well as to resources for finding good factory original parts.

x2. :deal:

[Dr_Snooz]

The last new thread in the R&D section was from 2008.

[A20A1]

I was just reading "The Flipped Lid Archives"
What happened to the VigorFroum?

[87accordlxi]

I was just reading "The Flipped Lid Archives"
What happened to the VigorFroum?

VigorForum was a side project so I could use an extra vbulletin license I had, and hopefully draw a little bit of traffic to 3geez. But the target niche was way too small and there wasn't enough activity to draw people to the site. No big deal, the extra license now will be used to upgrade 3geez.

[obdriver6]

A fab section would be awsome.
x4

I would say the how-to and FAQ sections need some consolidation. There is a lot of how-to stuff in the FAQ's. You go looking for it but can't find it because it's not where you expected it to be.
X2

I get the idea of having a non-3geez car project in the off topic sec but I have to agree with cyngus.

[Oldblueaccord]

Most of the stickys are too dated and really there some erroneous info in them that needs to be junked. A20 i know you spent a lot of time on them but maybe its time to relook at whats up there. Alotta that stuff is old school theory. Archive it somehow for reference. Lets move on.

I like the other makes section idea. I have various vehicles that really I work on way more then the Honda, since there rarely is anything wrong with it.


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[lostforawhile]

we need a specific electrical forum, I get pm's all the time on electrical repairs, I try to answer them, but it would be great to have a sticky section on common electrical failures and how to fix them, the electrics are getting old in these cars now, how about a free for shipping section in classifieds, a lot of people probably have junk around and oddball parts they just don't want, the older these cars get the more the chances are someone will need it. I send stuff out all the time for shipping costs

[A20A1]

I agree, with the stickies, I'd like to remove and start fresh.

[Vanilla Sky]

Yeah, I have quite a bit of 3geez stuff that is here for the asking. I just sent a combo switch to Legend_Master for the cost of shipping. I think that's what a community is really about, helping out those that just can't get their hands on the parts.

[Dr_Snooz]

I agree, with the stickies, I'd like to remove and start fresh.

Uh, let's not please. There is good info there that should be retained. I think we should all go through them and decide what is still good, what needs updating and what needs to go. I think that some of our "mod" frustration comes from stuff like this that isn't getting updated, but the truth is, we can look through those threads as well as anyone. Let's go through and clean it up. We can PM mods as appropriate for updates and changes.

I'll go first, can someone please update the AT -> MT swap thread (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102) for me. An MT starter needs to be included in the list of required parts (the paragraph beginning with "Here's what you need").

Mods, please someone go do this now!

Also, is there a way to incorporate my Additional Notes on the MT swap (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72098&highlight=additional+notes) thread into the How-To? It gives important wiring info that the original How-To glosses over.

[87accordlxi]

Uh, let's not please. There is good info there that should be retained. I think we should all go through them and decide what is still good, what needs updating and what needs to go. I think that some of our "mod" frustration comes from stuff like this that isn't getting updated, but the truth is, we can look through those threads as well as anyone. Let's go through and clean it up. We can PM mods as appropriate for updates and changes.

I'll go first, can someone please update the AT -> MT swap thread (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102) for me. An MT starter needs to be included in the list of required parts (the paragraph beginning with "Here's what you need").

Mods, please someone go do this now!

Also, is there a way to incorporate my Additional Notes on the MT swap (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72098&highlight=additional+notes) thread into the How-To? It gives important wiring info that the original How-To glosses over.

How-to thread has been updated and copied/merged. Thanks Snooz.

Yes, we cannot update the FAQ/How-to threads on our own. We'll need input from members. Members cannot edit the threads themselves, but we need a way for members to tell us what needs to be done so that the staff can do it. I'm thinking about ways we can do that - whether it be a sticky thread where you guys can just tell us what's going on, or maybe using the "Report this Post" feature. There are a lot of things on our plate, as the mods (and future mods) will attest to, so we're progressing down our list as quickly as we can. Updating the FAQ/How-to is definitely a big part of that.

[Oldblueaccord]

Uh, let's not please. There is good info there that should be retained. I think we should all go through them and decide what is still good, what needs updating and what needs to go. I think that some of our "mod" frustration comes from stuff like this that isn't getting updated, but the truth is, we can look through those threads as well as anyone. Let's go through and clean it up. We can PM mods as appropriate for updates and changes.

I'll go first, can someone please update the AT -> MT swap thread (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102) for me. An MT starter needs to be included in the list of required parts (the paragraph beginning with "Here's what you need").

Mods, please someone go do this now!

Also, is there a way to incorporate my Additional Notes on the MT swap (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72098&highlight=additional+notes) thread into the How-To? It gives important wiring info that the original How-To glosses over.

See that's my point Snooze I rather read 2-3 FAQ that are correct then 20 with 2 correct 2 incomplete etc.


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[A20A1]

Uh, let's not please. There is good info there that should be retained. I think we should all go through them and decide what is still good, what needs updating and what needs to go. I think that some of our "mod" frustration comes from stuff like this that isn't getting updated, but the truth is, we can look through those threads as well as anyone. Let's go through and clean it up. We can PM mods as appropriate for updates and changes.

I'll go first, can someone please update the AT -> MT swap thread (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102) for me. An MT starter needs to be included in the list of required parts (the paragraph beginning with "Here's what you need").

Mods, please someone go do this now!

Also, is there a way to incorporate my Additional Notes on the MT swap (http://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72098&highlight=additional+notes) thread into the How-To? It gives important wiring info that the original How-To glosses over.

I never said there were not posts we need to keep, just that "Stickies" can be unstuck if they are not needed or reformatted to be more concise.

I'd be happy to help but in my absence I've been... dun dun dun. Demoted

[2oodoor]

I never said there were not posts we need to keep, just that "Stickies" can be unstuck if they are not needed or reformatted to be more concise.

I'd be happy to help but in my absence I've been... dun dun dun. Demoted

Concise is what you do and you do it well.

Please give A20A1 Admin powers!

Oh and OldBlue, according to your sig... would that be E63 ? If you used regular unleaded as the base (E10)
30(.1)+70(.85)=100(x)
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62.5

[A20A1]

Concise is what you do and you do it well.

Please give A20A1 Admin powers!

Oh and OldBlue, according to your sig... would that be E63 ? If you used regular unleaded as the base (E10)
30(.1)+70(.85)=100(x)
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62.5

Admin I am not, Mod first I must become.


*darn no Yoda emoticon.

[2oodoor]

ah crap I got two wrong :o)
A20A1 ~ mod

70(.1)+30(.85)=100(x)
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E32

[lostforawhile]

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/lostforawhile/79151652.jpg

[Oldblueaccord]

Concise is what you do and you do it well.

Please give A20A1 Admin powers!

Oh and OldBlue, according to your sig... would that be E63 ? If you used regular unleaded as the base (E10)
30(.1)+70(.85)=100(x)
_____
62.5

yeah something like that. I fill with 2 gallons e-85 and the rest 87 octane. So on 340 mile run it varies a little. I splashed some Acetone in there last few and got 3 32 mpg in a row but the air temps were perfect for mileage the last few weeks. My motor has not blowen up, my gas tank has not turned to dust,no green goo purple jelly as of yet.


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[Dr_Snooz]

How-to thread has been updated and copied/merged. Thanks Snooz.

Yes, we cannot update the FAQ/How-to threads on our own. We'll need input from members. Members cannot edit the threads themselves, but we need a way for members to tell us what needs to be done so that the staff can do it. I'm thinking about ways we can do that - whether it be a sticky thread where you guys can just tell us what's going on, or maybe using the "Report this Post" feature. There are a lot of things on our plate, as the mods (and future mods) will attest to, so we're progressing down our list as quickly as we can. Updating the FAQ/How-to is definitely a big part of that.

Thanks Joe. Let us know the best way to handle this in the future. I'll try to start going through the How-To's here soon.

Another question: there are some How-To threads that I don't find very useful, like the How To Replace a Thermostat thread. Of course, someone else might consider it vital. How should we handle threads that we feel should be removed from the How-To's but that others might really like?

[Tomisimo]

isnt the P-C forum a fab forum? Or it is possible to add it as sub forum, depends on what other mod's and admins can agree on.
I run my car on 50/50 e85 blend, engine seems to run quiter but after researching some more, I find that since alcohole is dryer it tends to dry out rubber guskets around inhectors and fuel pump parts, I learned this the hard way on my BMW. Had issues and costly repears afterwards. It would be wise to change hardware that supports alc fuel and to get best bang for the buck since E85 is like 110octane, OBD1 is the way to go.

[A20A1]

...Another question: there are some How-To threads that I don't find very useful, like the How To Replace a Thermostat thread. Of course, someone else might consider it vital. How should we handle threads that we feel should be removed from the How-To's but that others might really like?

K-Roy's how-to is missing pictures. :) I might have some to fix it with.

Another possibility is to have small fixes like that could go into some kind of general maintenance thread that explains spark plugs, distributor cap, PCV valve, and thermostat replacement.

[89T]

So. Did you apply for the admin/mod position?

Same goes for Dr. snooz and Oldblueaccord Accordepicenter...

[89T]

2drsei aswell

[A20A1]

I accepted if that's what you're asking :)

[lostforawhile]

there has to be something I can do I practically live on here,I do think more people should have the capability to zap spam bots,that would take a load off of the mods, they aren't hard to spot, and the sooner they are stopped the less damage they can do,what about foundation members can do away with them when they see them?

[89T]

Lost included! joe what's up!

http://www.3geez.com/forum/announcement.php?f=31&a=79

[89T]

I accepted if that's what you're asking :)

you were asked back?

[A20A1]

I cannot confirm or deny your statement.

[89T]

kool!

[ShyBoyCA6]

Finally!! We could use updated pics and threads, this will help the community a lot more.:cheers:

[2oodoor]

2drsei aswell

and 89T

[MessyHonda]

Yes I do agree that this forum needs more active members.

[Oldblueaccord]

So. Did you apply for the admin/mod position?

Same goes for Dr. snooz and Oldblueaccord Accordepicenter...

nope.



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[89T]

lol you should, you'd be great!

[Oldblueaccord]

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

I think I am more effective doing what I do here without being a mod plus...


1. First thing I do would ban/suspend the scammers like Twoloud and that is not going to happen here.

2. Require mods to actually own a 1,2, 3gee since this the only automotive enthusiast site I know of that mods don't own the cars.
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3. I admin a game called UT2004 here at www.clandw.org. I have for years and frankly it sucks having to babysit people that are 25 plus years old and don't know how to behave in public or follow basic rules in an online game. it pretty much takes all the fun out of the game for me.

But I can help with the FAQ. Its easy. Use my "how to check your front end" blurb I wrote yeas ago for the suspension section and my stolen how to verify your Main Relay is bad blurb I have in the EFI section. Both these should be right at the top of the page.



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[cygnus x-1]

1. First thing I do would ban/suspend the scammers like Twoloud and that is not going to happen here.


I think I would not ban him, just in case by some miracle he returns and decides to refund people their money. I know, the odds of that happening are exceedingly small, but you never know.




2. Require mods to actually own a 1,2, 3gee since this the only automotive enthusiast site I know of that mods don't own the cars.

This is a tricky one, because you don't necessarily have to be a subject matter expert to be a good moderator. I think more important traits for a moderator would be critical thinking ability, objectivity, diplomacy, good organizational skills, a passion for serving the community, things like that. But then it also depends on the specific role too. It would be more important to have a subject matter expert in charge of a FAQ/HOWTO forum than it would for say a general or off-topic forum.

Owning a 3g also has very little impact on whether you are a subject matter expert or not. I would bet that most vehicle owners actually know very little about their own cars. But then if you were a professional mechanic you might have a very in depth knowledge of certain vehicles from working on them all the time, but never have actually owned one.

Having said that, when I read the solicitation for new mods my first thought was, "Hey that might be kinda fun, but I've never actually owned a 3g and I would feel weird about being mod because of that." :lol:




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3. I admin a game called UT2004 here at www.clandw.org (http://www.clandw.org). I have for years and frankly it sucks having to babysit people that are 25 plus years old and don't know how to behave in public or follow basic rules in an online game. it pretty much takes all the fun out of the game for me.

But I can help with the FAQ. Its easy. Use my "how to check your front end" blurb I wrote yeas ago for the suspension section and my stolen how to verify your Main Relay is bad blurb I have in the EFI section. Both these should be right at the top of the page.


Exactly my point. :)


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[obd0driver]

I would also look for people that would be those face to face people. The ones who own the cars and go to shows to rub elbows with people. To help promote the site and cars.

[obd0driver]

Also I would put a place in the tradeing post from people who make/sale custom parts for are cars.

[gfrg88]

Also I would put a place in the tradeing post from people who make/sale custom parts for are cars.

It's there...

[gfrg88]

I vote Cygnus x-1, and hondalude for CP mods!!! :D

[obd0driver]

I was think more like this. Cuz there are a lot of people on here that make custom parts/sale that if they had a place to show case them it would be easyer to find them and bring new people to the site. Just a idea. http://www.d-series.org/forums/d-series-affiliate-forums/:inout:

[cygnus x-1]

I vote Cygnus x-1, and hondalude for CP mods!!! :D


Thanks for the vote of confidence Gio! I would mod the CP forum, and maybe a fab and tools forum if we had one. That would be fun I think.


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[89T]

Put in you'r app. we'd all like to see you as a mod.

[2ndGenGuy]

I concur. Cygnus would be awesome to have on the team.

[2oodoor]

Yup theres a lot of fine potential for mods ;

[lostforawhile]

where you you put in an app?

[89T]

pm'd

[2drSE-i]

[email protected]

[2oodoor]

Yes I did

[87accordlxi]

Thanks to everyone who as applied so far. We're taking a look as they come in. If you haven't heard from us yet, don't worry. Nobody has.

[Oldblueaccord]

update?


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[lostforawhile]

i still need to apply :slap:

[obdriver6]

Has anyone been chosen yet?

[87accordlxi]

Sorry for the delays. I have 2 more weeks of grad school left, so we'll be picking it up shortly when I have some time in the evenings. We were quite happy with the applications, so we'll be contacting some people to gauge interest.

[lostforawhile]

I'm still interested but I imply hadn't gotten time to look at the application yet is all

[ShyBoyCA6]

So is there any updates on this? I wish i could of applied. I just think this forum needs to update their older threads that have been sticky on the how to's and technical forums with pictures. To help the newcomers on where to look and start from. I really love this site as it helped me finish my rebuild and for that i am thankful. But i don't think i qualify to be a mod. I sure would like to help in anyway i can.