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Replying to: Sylvia (Mar 13, 2008 12:46 pm)

Sylvia writes:
3. Look right "Ask the Community" shows recent questions related to the discussion you are in that are awaiting answers over in Edmunds' Answers
 
Ewww, somehow I knew that was going to happen, because it's not a natural landing point for your long-time contributors, and why should they go there?.
 
I really feel this method is inconsistent with the rest of the site and what people like myself value. You should be encouraging people to subscribe to the proper forums / threads / tracks / communities / what have you and stay, not gun and run.
 
BTW, there's not enough of the link title shown to encourage me to bite.
 
Just one user's opinion.

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• tallman1 (Mar 14, 2008 8:13 pm)
  • steve_ (Mar 14, 2008 8:23 pm)
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Replying to: user777 (Mar 14, 2008 7:56 pm)

You should be encouraging people to subscribe to the proper forums
 
That's what I thought at first but it really does serve a purpose for those who don't like wading through forums, categories, etc. looking for the right place to post (we've all seen new folks get chastised for posting in the wrong place).
 
I don't think it was designed for the regulars here because they know where to ask. However, it is a great place for regulars to help answer questions. I've also found myself providing a forum link on occasion if I think there would be lots of info about a subject.... like when someone asks a question about getting a certain deal on the sale or lease of a car. (The Prices Paid Forums are best for those.)
 
IMHO, it is a great addition to the community pages.

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• steve_ (Mar 14, 2008 8:23 pm)
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• Sylvia (Mar 15, 2008 5:38 pm)
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Replying to: tallman1 (Mar 14, 2008 8:13 pm)

I'm seeing a bit of spill over into the discussions too. Just tonight a LR2 owner went from Answers to a discussion. It's easy to migrate; registering to post a question also lets you post in the forum.
 
And watch your back Tallman1 - I'm only 5 slots behind you in the all time leaderboard.

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• tallman1 (Mar 14, 2008 11:32 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Mar 14, 2008 8:23 pm)

Well what happened???? You were way ahead of me at one time.

Replying to: tallman1 (Mar 14, 2008 8:13 pm)

You hit the nail right on the head!
 
I tend to answer a question and provide a link to a discussion or specific post to help support the answer and give them the perfect link/intro into Forums.

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• user777 (Mar 16, 2008 5:38 am)
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Replying to: Sylvia (Mar 15, 2008 5:38 pm)

as they say, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink.
 
now if you supply no helpful information except a link to the proper forum that has the information they seek...
 
pat... you still there?
 
... you'd be better off to prioritize a very strong and powerful search capability for the site.
 
otherwise the paradigm wastes bandwidth and confuses the site operability and design.
 
if i beat this drum again, shoot me.

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• tallman1 (Mar 16, 2008 4:24 pm)
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Replying to: user777 (Mar 16, 2008 5:38 am)

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• user777 (Mar 17, 2008 8:30 am)
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Replying to: tallman1 (Mar 16, 2008 4:24 pm)

i understand your point - haven't missed it at all; honest.
 
i just think effort expended to give the site a better search mechanism would have been far more valuable to EVERYONE, and probably would contribute to visitor retention.
 
not only that, it would open up a revenue stream to Edmunds which I think they are missing out on, but I was unsuccessful making that point years ago. maybe sylvia and sylvia will give it another look.
 
now, i have to shoot myself.

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• tallman1 (Mar 17, 2008 10:16 am)

Replying to: user777 (Mar 17, 2008 8:30 am)

Then we disagree on both points.... the second one being that you have to shoot yourself!!