FORUM: - Articles Section - putting it to better use!

BestGear · Oct 18th, 2010, 14:03

Guys

Having read and now written a few guides for various things and now see more users taking the time to do the same - which is great.

I had asked about getting the guides moved into the XC90 Articles section but am not sure what the rules are for that.

SO - lets have a poll !

Secondly - should that section be read only, ie for reference only?

Ron_XC90 · Oct 18th, 2010, 15:00

I absolutely agree, they should be easy to find and not get lost somewhere between the "regular" posts

If it is read only it means that one of the forum admins needs to manage what goes in...

BestGear · Oct 18th, 2010, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron_XC90

If it is read only it means that one of the forum admins needs to manage what goes in...

Thanks - glad I am not alone here!

I would have hoped that one of the "regulars" on here was/could be made a mod so that they can look after things.... any mods here?!?!

David

ianu · Oct 18th, 2010, 16:48

Excellent idea - the Omega Forum I also subscribe to has one for Maintenance Guides/ How To guides. Makes it a lot easier than repeating similar questions every couple of weeks.
Best if they're locked as read only - otherwise you end up with threads on the end of them as well.
Gets my vote

400-ascona · Oct 18th, 2010, 18:16

100% gets my vote. I am a member of the Autobahnstormers forum. As a source of information for my LC its fantastic, with some extremely knowledgeable people contributing, and some must have threads for LC owners. From what I have seen over the last few weeks, the XC90 section of the Volvo Forum is heading the same way, and as with all things, the data/information needs to be properly managed to be useful. Without this kind of support, as the model gets older, we will start to find it very difficult to maintain the vehicles. Not only do we have to deal with the challenges that Volvo designed in, we will also need to deal with higher mileage and age related issues.

Britsud · Oct 18th, 2010, 19:52

I have brought this issue up before , An How too section works well . Hope we can get this up and running it will encourage members to post as well.

NCS XC90 · Oct 18th, 2010, 21:07

Absolutely, It’s not always easy to find what you want with the search. Something like the Articles section (which doesn’t seem to be used so I guess if we don’t get a specific section for “how too” we could use this.
Neil

lordlichfield · Oct 19th, 2010, 11:20

A reference section would be great.

I think the least some of us can do is acknowledge and thank the guys who spend considerable time putting these "how to's" together.

400-ascona · Oct 21st, 2010, 21:01

Bump back to the top...

RoyMacDonald · Oct 21st, 2010, 21:48

Yes, good idea.

I guess we could do it ourselves by copying and pasting guides into that section if the moderators don't have the time. Might not be as neat but it would get things going.

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Oct 18th, 2010, 14:03	#1
BestGear Master Member Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2024 18:39 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunny Scotland	FORUM: - Articles Section - putting it to better use! Guys Having read and now written a few guides for various things and now see more users taking the time to do the same - which is great. I had asked about getting the guides moved into the XC90 Articles section but am not sure what the rules are for that. SO - lets have a poll ! Secondly - should that section be read only, ie for reference only? Last edited by BestGear; Oct 18th, 2010 at 14:08.

Oct 18th, 2010, 15:00	#2
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	I absolutely agree, they should be easy to find and not get lost somewhere between the "regular" posts If it is read only it means that one of the forum admins needs to manage what goes in... __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Oct 18th, 2010, 18:16	#5
400-ascona Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby	100% gets my vote. I am a member of the Autobahnstormers forum. As a source of information for my LC its fantastic, with some extremely knowledgeable people contributing, and some must have threads for LC owners. From what I have seen over the last few weeks, the XC90 section of the Volvo Forum is heading the same way, and as with all things, the data/information needs to be properly managed to be useful. Without this kind of support, as the model gets older, we will start to find it very difficult to maintain the vehicles. Not only do we have to deal with the challenges that Volvo designed in, we will also need to deal with higher mileage and age related issues. __________________ 1997 V70R AWD, Saffron, Manual; Lotus Carlton; Ascona 400; Mini Cooper S Works; 4.2 Supercharged Range Rover; Mercedes C63 AMG Estate; Suzuki GSF1200N; BMW R80/7; Velocette Venom; Daimler V8 250.

Oct 18th, 2010, 19:52	#6
Britsud Anycolouraslongasitsblack Last Online: Mar 19th, 2012 23:38 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: swadlincote	I have brought this issue up before , An How too section works well . Hope we can get this up and running it will encourage members to post as well. __________________ 2008my xc90 sport,Polestar 205bhp, Flip down DVD, Full intergrated phone volvo on call, RTI Satnav full post code, privacy glass, Winter pack, Family pack, calcite soft leather, .Bi-xenon active headlights, Brembo discs Redstuff Pads.

Oct 18th, 2010, 16:48	#4
ianu Premier Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2024 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bicester View Photos By: ianu	Excellent idea - the Omega Forum I also subscribe to has one for Maintenance Guides/ How To guides. Makes it a lot easier than repeating similar questions every couple of weeks. Best if they're locked as read only - otherwise you end up with threads on the end of them as well. Gets my vote

Oct 18th, 2010, 21:07	#7
NCS XC90 Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2018 21:19 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Warrington	Absolutely, It’s not always easy to find what you want with the search. Something like the Articles section (which doesn’t seem to be used so I guess if we don’t get a specific section for “how too” we could use this. Neil

Oct 19th, 2010, 11:20	#8
lordlichfield Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2017 23:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London	A reference section would be great. I think the least some of us can do is acknowledge and thank the guys who spend considerable time putting these "how to's" together.

Oct 21st, 2010, 21:01	#9
400-ascona Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby	Bump back to the top... __________________ 1997 V70R AWD, Saffron, Manual; Lotus Carlton; Ascona 400; Mini Cooper S Works; 4.2 Supercharged Range Rover; Mercedes C63 AMG Estate; Suzuki GSF1200N; BMW R80/7; Velocette Venom; Daimler V8 250.

Oct 21st, 2010, 21:48	#10
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	Yes, good idea. I guess we could do it ourselves by copying and pasting guides into that section if the moderators don't have the time. Might not be as neat but it would get things going. __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

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