Why No Regional Forums?

Sal Collaziano · 09-09-2007, 01:52 PM

I got a late start on this as well - but I just added a Regional section on CadillacOwners.com.. Now the 'meets' are really starting to pick up. There's no reason we can't have a Regional area here - and have GM-related meets. It doesn't have to be all one make or model..

Let's get a Regional category here and start having some GM meets...

HoeyHimself · 09-09-2007, 03:56 PM

I've wondered about that in the past aswell. Could be a nice addition.

**nsap** · 09-09-2007, 04:07 PM

I think one of the main reasons we don't have regional forums is because we already have a ton of forums, and don't want to add more.

HoeyHimself · 09-09-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nsap

I think one of the main reasons we don't have regional forums is because we already have a ton of forums, and don't want to add more.

Didnt we just get that SnakePit one?..what purpose does it serve? I still cant find a differance in the conversations held there or anywhere else. It's a great idea in theory, but just makes no differance.

In any case, there are a few forums that could be trimmed off I am sure.

DuSpinnst · 09-09-2007, 04:53 PM

Regional Forums might be a good idea. I'd like to meet a few GMIer's in person, they'd find out I am not such a bad guy!

Sal Collaziano · 09-09-2007, 06:11 PM

We're all car nuts.. The bottom line is, we all have that in common. I'm sure we'd all get along better - and understand each other better - after meeting in person. We get at each others throats online, but in person it's just different. It's easier to appreciate the things you have in common that way..

ANYWAY.. Look how many forums I have at CadillacOwners.com.. If you aren't interested in the category, you can just close it. That's a nice function that vBulletin offers us... I'd go through with it.. Think of how big the meets would be.. Sure, the Pontiac guys have meets.. The Buick guys have meets.. The Cadillac guys have meets... And so on... At a GM forum, they could ALL get together at the same time...

HoeyHimself · 09-09-2007, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

Regional Forums might be a good idea. I'd like to meet a few GMIer's in person, they'd find out I am not such a bad guy!

Until you pull up in a Lexus and the truth is revealed..dun duun duuun!.

69Firebird400 · 09-10-2007, 10:56 PM

I'd like to meet up with the local crew once in a while as well, though it's more difficult nowadays having a small child at home and another on the way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

Regional Forums might be a good idea. I'd like to meet a few GMIer's in person, they'd find out I am not such a bad guy!

I'll let you know when I'm in Detroit for NAIAS 2008. I'm probably going to go for media days this year.

**JoeT** · 09-11-2007, 01:02 AM

I think GMI should have regional forum pages.

For Australia I request one each for: New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory, plus one each for the South Island and North Island of New Zealand.

Thats 10 new Austalian and New Zealand regional forum pages please! Now for Europe: England, Scotla.....

tomprice · 09-11-2007, 12:38 PM

Yeah but then you can easily divide England up further in regions:

Wiltshire, Hampshire, Devon, Dorset, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Kent, East Anglia, Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Bedfordshire, Herefordshire and so on, so on and so on.

I think it's a pretty cool idea if you live in the US. However I'd say at least 10% of GMi don't, therefore it's a bit rubbish. Hehe.

**GMCSonoma** · 09-11-2007, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomprice

Yeah but then you can easily divide England up further in regions:

Wiltshire, Hampshire, Devon, Dorset, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Kent, East Anglia, Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Bedfordshire, Herefordshire and so on, so on and so on.

I think it's a pretty cool idea if you live in the US. However I'd say at least 10% of GMi don't, therefore it's a bit rubbish. Hehe.

No Cornwall forum as long as I'm on GMI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those guys are a bunch of pikers!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bravada · 09-12-2007, 05:45 AM

I'd like a regional forum for Warsaw-West Bank (me as mod) and Warsaw-East Bank (for powervette).

**paul8488** · 09-12-2007, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bravada

I'd like a regional forum for Warsaw-West Bank (me as mod) and Warsaw-East Bank (for powervette).

Poland has double the number of members that France has... can I join you guys?

I thought that maybe this was a good idea (regional forums) UNTIL I read DuSpinnst's posts... anything that brings us closer to that guy HAS to be a bad idea!

Koasterking · 09-12-2007, 08:02 AM

I agree, we already have way too many forums right now.

If there was to be any regional forums, you'd have to make one for evey country (we have a lot of people on here from around the world).

2b2 · 09-12-2007, 02:36 PM

I've suggested this other places but never got an answer as to if it's possible

use a tree structure, world - continents - countries/regions/states - cities
but
where all the posts from child areas appear in the parent as well

so only the world contact forum would show in the main page,
in world you could see all posts (+ the continent sub-forum headings),
but could drill down to get as specific as you want.
maybe countries/regions/states could even be different levels for big/populous/chatty countries?

09-09-2007, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sal Collaziano 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida, USA Drives: 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2007 Chrysler 300C Posts: 2,145	Why No Regional Forums? I got a late start on this as well - but I just added a Regional section on CadillacOwners.com.. Now the 'meets' are really starting to pick up. There's no reason we can't have a Regional area here - and have GM-related meets. It doesn't have to be all one make or model.. Let's get a Regional category here and start having some GM meets... __________________ --> Millions of car and truck videos! --> allcarvideos.com __________________ Cadillac Magazine / Buick / Pontiac / Hyundai Genesis / Chevy

09-09-2007, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
HoeyHimself 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi Drives: 2003 Ford Mustang Posts: 4,536	Re: Why No Regional Forums? I've wondered about that in the past aswell. Could be a nice addition. __________________

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nsap Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP 2009 Ford Focus SEL Posts: 15,046	Re: Why No Regional Forums? I think one of the main reasons we don't have regional forums is because we already have a ton of forums, and don't want to add more. __________________ E-Mail Me Engine Guide Updated!! -- Revised layout, more info., up-to-date

09-09-2007, 04:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
DuSpinnst Starship Enterpise Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 17,211	Re: Why No Regional Forums? Regional Forums might be a good idea. I'd like to meet a few GMIer's in person, they'd find out I am not such a bad guy! __________________ The moderation here gets an F for FAILURE.

09-09-2007, 06:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sal Collaziano 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida, USA Drives: 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2007 Chrysler 300C Posts: 2,145	Re: Why No Regional Forums? We're all car nuts.. The bottom line is, we all have that in common. I'm sure we'd all get along better - and understand each other better - after meeting in person. We get at each others throats online, but in person it's just different. It's easier to appreciate the things you have in common that way.. ANYWAY.. Look how many forums I have at CadillacOwners.com.. If you aren't interested in the category, you can just close it. That's a nice function that vBulletin offers us... I'd go through with it.. Think of how big the meets would be.. Sure, the Pontiac guys have meets.. The Buick guys have meets.. The Cadillac guys have meets... And so on... At a GM forum, they could ALL get together at the same time... __________________ --> Millions of car and truck videos! --> allcarvideos.com __________________ Cadillac Magazine / Buick / Pontiac / Hyundai Genesis / Chevy

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09-11-2007, 01:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
JoeT GMI's Holden Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wollongong, Australia Drives: 2003 Holden Monaro CV8 Posts: 4,854	Re: Why No Regional Forums? I think GMI should have regional forum pages. For Australia I request one each for: New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory, plus one each for the South Island and North Island of New Zealand. Thats 10 new Austalian and New Zealand regional forum pages please! Now for Europe: England, Scotla..... __________________

09-11-2007, 12:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
tomprice 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,753	Re: Why No Regional Forums? Yeah but then you can easily divide England up further in regions: Wiltshire, Hampshire, Devon, Dorset, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Kent, East Anglia, Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Bedfordshire, Herefordshire and so on, so on and so on. I think it's a pretty cool idea if you live in the US. However I'd say at least 10% of GMi don't, therefore it's a bit rubbish. Hehe.

09-12-2007, 05:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bravada 70 MPG Two Mode Saturn Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 10,871	Re: Why No Regional Forums? I'd like a regional forum for Warsaw-West Bank (me as mod) and Warsaw-East Bank (for powervette).

09-12-2007, 08:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
Koasterking 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hunterdon Co., NJ Drives: 2004 Scion xB Posts: 1,557	Re: Why No Regional Forums? I agree, we already have way too many forums right now. If there was to be any regional forums, you'd have to make one for evey country (we have a lot of people on here from around the world). __________________ -"Rose, were you able to find a caterer for the banquet, yet?" -"No, not yet. Oh, but I did find out that Baked Alaska can actually be made locally!" -"Rose, I have an even bigger scoop for you. Mars Bars are made right here on Earth!" G.G.

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2b2 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: somewhere off highway395, US 1374304 (aka 'mudball', 'dirt',...) Posts: 1,899	Re: Why No Regional Forums? I've suggested this other places but never got an answer as to if it's possible use a tree structure, world - continents - countries/regions/states - cities but where all the posts from child areas appear in the parent as well so only the world contact forum would show in the main page, in world you could see all posts (+ the continent sub-forum headings), but could drill down to get as specific as you want. maybe countries/regions/states could even be different levels for big/populous/chatty countries? __________________ time for a new CUTLASS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ available at your local Buick, Pontiac, OR Saturn dealer

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