Several New Forums Added to GMI!

**Branden** · 07-05-2007, 03:31 AM

In response to customer requests, we have added several new forums!

News-
Alternative Fuels and Propulsion News

This forum is a catch all for news on Diesel, E85, Hybrid, Fuel Cell, etc discussion. If it takes off, we will further break the forum up in to subcategories.

Union and Labor Relations News

With UAW negotiations upcoming, I felt that this was an important enough subject to have it's own forum. If it is slow, we will fold it back into General Industry News.

Discussion-
Automotive Hobbies Discussion

This is a place to discuss automotive related hobbies...such as diecasts, models, and memorabilia collecting.

The Snake Pit

This is the forum I was most weary of adding. Basically, this forum is for auto industry discussion without our normal "Pro GM" moderation. Meaning, if you like GM, and get your efeelings hurt easy by Toyota fanboys, this is not the forum for you. Also, when a news topic gets out of hand (a.k.a. any Tundra news article), the thread will be copied to the snake pit. The news thread will be left open, and heavily moderated for trolling. The version copied to the snake pit will be left open for discussion and banter of which brand is better, etc. Don't bother reporting threads because someone is saying Toyota is great...because the mods will not help.

That being said, all forum rules on language and posting decorum still apply. If you are obviously trolling, failing to make intelligent conversation, or not presenting yourself as a mature individual, we will take action. If you break the rules in the snake pit, you will be warned once. Break them again, and you will lose access to the forum for good. I am asking you guys to please help make this work...I think it could be a good thing for the site. If it turns into a wasteland of irrelevant posts, we will remove it.

Thanks!

**JoeT** · 07-05-2007, 04:17 AM

I have just moved a heap of past Fuel and Union related news into their new pages.

Hurricane · 07-05-2007, 07:16 AM

Great ideas! I love GM cars but am fascinated by the industry, overall, and feel it is appropriate to discuss GM as well as other companies objectively - great ideas for the new forums! Thanks!

likearock00 · 07-05-2007, 07:51 AM

I have a feeling we are in for alot of trouble with the "Snake Pit". I won't be visiting that forum much at all. Hopefully we can get the trouble makers to stay there and keep out of the others.

goochman · 07-05-2007, 07:56 AM

Snake Pit is a great idea - it will give folks an early warning system that a thread has gone 'south' and they prob wont be interested in it anymore.

Ive seen this as the 'Flame War' area on other sites

A Bum In A Bus · 07-05-2007, 08:26 AM

Best be worried about the Toyota Fanboys being hurt, this Bum won't back down.......

Buick61 · 07-05-2007, 09:25 AM

Nice additions.

In the future, maybe a nice little section of the site devoted to me. I just don't think there's an adequate place for everyone to discuss all the great virtues I possess.

tgagneguam · 07-05-2007, 09:51 AM

Constant improvement to a great site. Seems appropriate.

1G6 · 07-05-2007, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Bum In A Bus

Best be worried about the Toyota Fanboys being hurt, this Bum won't back down.......

Amen.

mkaresh · 07-05-2007, 10:24 AM

Excellent additions. A great forum just got better.

IROCNROL1 · 07-05-2007, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buick61

Nice additions.

In the future, maybe a nice little section of the site devoted to me. I just don't think there's an adequate place for everyone to discuss all the great virtues I possess.

Not a problem, I'll list them all here.

1.
2.
3.

There. Did I miss any?

CrunkedRL · 07-05-2007, 10:53 AM

I fear theres going to be many grudge matches and domestic/foreign car fanboy casualties that will result from the 'snake pit' forum. I will try and keep my distance.

IROCNROL1 · 07-05-2007, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrunkedRL

I fear theres going to be many grudge matches and domestic/forefign car fanboy casualties that will take place in the 'snake pit' forum.

Oh yeah? Sez who?

**nsap** · 07-05-2007, 11:09 AM

The whole point of the Snake Pit forum is to keep the pissing matches off of the other forums. That way those who don't like to see or participate in such...don't have to. But those who feel the need to engage in such, can do so with virtually no moderation (in terms of topic-related discussion).

HEVguy · 07-05-2007, 11:27 AM

I like the ideas of these forums! Unfortunately, to not spend too much time on the web, I'll have to steer clear so I don't get into in-depth debates in some of these forums!

07-05-2007, 03:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Branden Administrator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,460	Several New Forums Added to GMI! In response to customer requests, we have added several new forums! News- Alternative Fuels and Propulsion News This forum is a catch all for news on Diesel, E85, Hybrid, Fuel Cell, etc discussion. If it takes off, we will further break the forum up in to subcategories. Union and Labor Relations News With UAW negotiations upcoming, I felt that this was an important enough subject to have it's own forum. If it is slow, we will fold it back into General Industry News. Discussion- Automotive Hobbies Discussion This is a place to discuss automotive related hobbies...such as diecasts, models, and memorabilia collecting. The Snake Pit This is the forum I was most weary of adding. Basically, this forum is for auto industry discussion without our normal "Pro GM" moderation. Meaning, if you like GM, and get your efeelings hurt easy by Toyota fanboys, this is not the forum for you. Also, when a news topic gets out of hand (a.k.a. any Tundra news article), the thread will be copied to the snake pit. The news thread will be left open, and heavily moderated for trolling. The version copied to the snake pit will be left open for discussion and banter of which brand is better, etc. Don't bother reporting threads because someone is saying Toyota is great...because the mods will not help. That being said, all forum rules on language and posting decorum still apply. If you are obviously trolling, failing to make intelligent conversation, or not presenting yourself as a mature individual, we will take action. If you break the rules in the snake pit, you will be warned once. Break them again, and you will lose access to the forum for good. I am asking you guys to please help make this work...I think it could be a good thing for the site. If it turns into a wasteland of irrelevant posts, we will remove it. Thanks! __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Comp G 14.9 @93mph 2004 Trailblazer LT Last edited by Swahili : 07-05-2007 at 11:37 PM.

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JoeT GMI's Holden Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wollongong, Australia Drives: 2003 Holden Monaro CV8 Posts: 4,853	Re: Several New Forums Added to GMI! I have just moved a heap of past Fuel and Union related news into their new pages. __________________

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Hurricane 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,556	Re: Several New Forums Added to GMI! Great ideas! I love GM cars but am fascinated by the industry, overall, and feel it is appropriate to discuss GM as well as other companies objectively - great ideas for the new forums! Thanks!

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likearock00 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 7,883	Re: Several New Forums Added to GMI! I have a feeling we are in for alot of trouble with the "Snake Pit". I won't be visiting that forum much at all. Hopefully we can get the trouble makers to stay there and keep out of the others. __________________ Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies. -Thomas Jefferson

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goochman 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,009	Re: Several New Forums Added to GMI! Snake Pit is a great idea - it will give folks an early warning system that a thread has gone 'south' and they prob wont be interested in it anymore. Ive seen this as the 'Flame War' area on other sites __________________ ------------ Goochman 2008 Buick Enclave CXL 2004 325Xi

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CrunkedRL 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Columbus,OH Drives: 1998 Saturn SL2 2004 Saturn Vue RL Posts: 1,194	Re: Several New Forums Added to GMI! I fear theres going to be many grudge matches and domestic/foreign car fanboy casualties that will result from the 'snake pit' forum. I will try and keep my distance. __________________ Current Fleet: 04' Saturn Vue RL 3.5L Honda V6 98' Saturn SL2 1.9L 16 Valve DOHC I4 Last edited by CrunkedRL : 07-05-2007 at 10:57 AM.

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nsap Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP 2009 Ford Focus SEL Posts: 15,044	Re: Several New Forums Added to GMI! The whole point of the Snake Pit forum is to keep the pissing matches off of the other forums. That way those who don't like to see or participate in such...don't have to. But those who feel the need to engage in such, can do so with virtually no moderation (in terms of topic-related discussion). __________________ E-Mail Me Engine Guide Updated!! -- Revised layout, more info., up-to-date

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