Should we keep the ZR-1 Net or Forum? - Page 4 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

zr1mom · 08-05-2005

Al I don't feel Z Factor was attacking you personally. It's ok if you don't find the Forum to your likeing. That is why we have options, the forum and the listserver.

His point was we are trying to attract members. It's the chicken and the egg thing. If there are not enough members posting then people don't return and the Forum never gets off the ground.

The contest was/is an attempt to try and attract members. I agree members should not post garbage just for the sake of winning the contest or getting their titles upgraded. The titles are like a badge of honor awarded to those who visit often and offer to help those that have questions.

We are open to any suggestions anyone might have to help make this forum more enjoyable to visit and use.

Thanks!

We Gone · 08-05-2005

I'm all for the Forum..even if I don't post alot I still come here to read what others have to say.

Z Factor · 08-07-2005

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Originally Posted by zr1mom

Al I don't feel Z Factor was attacking you personally.

That is correct, and very evident in my public posts in this thread. I have also been in touch with Al via PM to express the same. Hopefully by now he does realize that.
At times, messages and words in this type of medium come across much differently than they would in real life. The internet allows us to communicate with people in ways we never imagined just a short time ago. However, the trade off is that it can be impersonal without the ability to hear the tone or inflection of another persons voice, or see the facial expression of the person. We must therefore be on guard not to allow a perceived slight to be taken personally, and understand that this medium can lead to misunderstandings despite all it's merits.

zr1mom · 08-07-2005

Al,

Just to address who Jim is. Yes Jim is a member of the ZR-1 Net. Jim has also been nice enough a couple of years ago to step up and offerto help me run the Forum so he is not new at this.

I have no problem with Jim not wanting to give out any personal information because unfortunately we have some sick people out there in the world and he has a right to privacy.

As far as the business around titles and stars, all forums have something similar.

People need to loosen up a little, forums, and corvettes and such are suppose to be fun. If we take it too seriously then it's not fun anymore. That is why we have things like smilies to add to our text messages to have fun.

Let's have a

and have some fun.

Thanks,

MIZR1 · 09-23-2005

My vote is to maintain both.

ZRWON · 09-24-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by We Gone

I'm all for the Forum..even if I don't post alot I still come here to read what others have to say.

I AGREE...Everything I read on or from the ZR-1 net registry folks has always been either helpful or entertaining...few, if any, exceptions.

buddyboy · 09-29-2005

My vote is to keep both. The list is a wealth of information and is great reading. The forum is an easy way to communicate.

1992 ZR1 #330 white/white

sledutah · 10-01-2005

I like the forum, if you can only choose one.

Keep both if you can do it.

zr1mom · 10-03-2005

We are keeping both.

95ZR1#418 · 10-13-2005

I like both, and use both. If I were forced to choose, I'd probably keep the Net.

View Poll Results: "ZR-1 Net" keep as listserver or new Forum?
Listservice?	28	43.75%
Forum?	24	37.50%
Keep both?	12	18.75%
Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll

08-05-2005	#31
zr1mom Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 421	Al I don't feel Z Factor was attacking you personally. It's ok if you don't find the Forum to your likeing. That is why we have options, the forum and the listserver. His point was we are trying to attract members. It's the chicken and the egg thing. If there are not enough members posting then people don't return and the Forum never gets off the ground. The contest was/is an attempt to try and attract members. I agree members should not post garbage just for the sake of winning the contest or getting their titles upgraded. The titles are like a badge of honor awarded to those who visit often and offer to help those that have questions. We are open to any suggestions anyone might have to help make this forum more enjoyable to visit and use. Thanks! __________________ ZR-1 Mom Founder ZR-1 Net Registry Founder ZR-1 Net NCM Lifetime Member

08-05-2005	#32
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,170	I'm all for the Forum..even if I don't post alot I still come here to read what others have to say. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

08-07-2005	#34
zr1mom Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 421	Al, Just to address who Jim is. Yes Jim is a member of the ZR-1 Net. Jim has also been nice enough a couple of years ago to step up and offerto help me run the Forum so he is not new at this. I have no problem with Jim not wanting to give out any personal information because unfortunately we have some sick people out there in the world and he has a right to privacy. As far as the business around titles and stars, all forums have something similar. People need to loosen up a little, forums, and corvettes and such are suppose to be fun. If we take it too seriously then it's not fun anymore. That is why we have things like smilies to add to our text messages to have fun. Let's have a and have some fun. Thanks, __________________ ZR-1 Mom Founder ZR-1 Net Registry Founder ZR-1 Net NCM Lifetime Member

09-29-2005	#37
buddyboy Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 46	Re: Should we keep the ZR-1 Net or Forum? My vote is to keep both. The list is a wealth of information and is great reading. The forum is an easy way to communicate. 1992 ZR1 #330 white/white

09-23-2005	#35
MIZR1 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 15	My vote is to maintain both.

10-01-2005	#38
sledutah Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Centerville, Utah Posts: 133	Re: Should we keep the ZR-1 Net or Forum? I like the forum, if you can only choose one. Keep both if you can do it.

10-03-2005	#39
zr1mom Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 421	Re: Should we keep the ZR-1 Net or Forum? We are keeping both. __________________ ZR-1 Mom Founder ZR-1 Net Registry Founder ZR-1 Net NCM Lifetime Member

10-13-2005	#40
95ZR1#418 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Western Montana, now Maryland Posts: 191	Re: Should we keep the ZR-1 Net or Forum? I like both, and use both. If I were forced to choose, I'd probably keep the Net.