Regional Child Boards

az5thgen · 07-25-2009, 09:25 AM

Is there any chance we can get Child Boards set up under each region?
Such as in Southwest we can get an Arizona section, Calif section etc.

This would help us get the word out for get togethers, shows, etc. that apply mainly to a certain geographic area. This works well on other forums, and I think people would really like it here.

It saves a lot of time looking through all the regional threads for a local activity. I think a lot of members here are looking to form local clubs, and this would really help us keep in touch.

Thanks for the consideration! This is a great site, and the Arizona 5th Gen's are using it as our main site!

Nick

FenwickHockey65 · 07-25-2009, 09:29 AM

We do have regional forums.

az5thgen · 07-25-2009, 12:57 PM

Thats not what I said. I know we have regions! I am talking about child boards for each state in the region. A child board is like a sub-catagory. It would look like this:

Southwest
Arizona
California
Texas
etc.
Then you have the opyion of posting a thread to the Soutwest Region - OR -to a state specific childboard. The concept is very simple - just makes it easier to post and follow local info instead of looking through the whole Southwest to find a Phoenix specific item. Most national forums use them.

Check out www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com to see how it works.

Tran · 07-25-2009, 05:24 PM

Thanks for the suggestion, but I personally believe that breaking out a separate subforum under each regional forum for each state will lead to regional forums that become too fractured. The bigger states such as CA and TX currently have their own region because they are so large (by member #'s and physical size) that they are basically their own region. Also, keeping the regional forums more general (geographically speaking) will allow members of close-by states to more easily plan and see events in the region that they may want to attend.

However, I've sticky'd the Arizona Camaro Roll-Call thread and would be more than happy to sticky this type of official roll-call/discussion thread for any other particular state in any of our regional forums. Just contact me and let me know.

ljustin293 · 07-25-2009, 05:37 PM

that's what I thought as well..

for example..someone posts something in the Alabama thread and I don't read it because I'm in Georgia and it wouldn't be far for me to get to Alabama but if it as posted in the SE bracket then I would know about it..

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-26-2009, 12:16 AM

I can see the desire for further separation...for organization, etc.

But I agree with Tran. It just gets too fractured.

May I suggest a general rule of thumb for posting in the regional sections? Prefix your thread with a State name.
Ex: "New York -- Rochester Camaro gathering".

That will help with searches, and quick glances down the page while still being viewed by a larger audience.

az5thgen · 07-26-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljustin293

that's what I thought as well..

for example..someone posts something in the Alabama thread and I don't read it because I'm in Georgia and it wouldn't be far for me to get to Alabama but if it as posted in the SE bracket then I would know about it..

Interesting... you couldn't just click on the Alabama Board to see what they are doing...?

"Also, keeping the regional forums more general (geographically speaking) will allow members of close-by states to more easily plan and see events in the region that they may want to attend."

If they post events in the Regional Forums then they will appear as Regional, not state specific.

Sorry - didn't mean to be to complex, I just thought that a site that is more "User Friendly" would generate more activity.

Thanks for your consideration though!

SoloSK71 · 07-26-2009, 09:27 PM

How about for Canada? West, Central, Atlantic?

- SK

Iroczlover · 08-12-2009, 10:19 PM

There is a socal group called underage car lover group I own it for my kids to have others to talk to.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=46

no one really talks on it but its open for those who want to use it.

Just keep ads off of it & what have you.

07-25-2009, 09:25 AM	#1
az5thgen Drives: 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 334 View My Garage	Regional Child Boards Is there any chance we can get Child Boards set up under each region? Such as in Southwest we can get an Arizona section, Calif section etc. This would help us get the word out for get togethers, shows, etc. that apply mainly to a certain geographic area. This works well on other forums, and I think people would really like it here. It saves a lot of time looking through all the regional threads for a local activity. I think a lot of members here are looking to form local clubs, and this would really help us keep in touch. Thanks for the consideration! This is a great site, and the Arizona 5th Gen's are using it as our main site! Nick

07-25-2009, 09:29 AM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	We do have regional forums. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-26-2009, 12:16 AM	#6
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I can see the desire for further separation...for organization, etc. But I agree with Tran. It just gets too fractured. May I suggest a general rule of thumb for posting in the regional sections? Prefix your thread with a State name. Ex: "New York -- Rochester Camaro gathering". That will help with searches, and quick glances down the page while still being viewed by a larger audience. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-12-2009, 10:19 PM	#9
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,918	There is a socal group called underage car lover group I own it for my kids to have others to talk to. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=46 no one really talks on it but its open for those who want to use it. Just keep ads off of it & what have you. __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

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07-25-2009, 12:57 PM	#3
az5thgen Drives: 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 334 View My Garage	Thats not what I said. I know we have regions! I am talking about child boards for each state in the region. A child board is like a sub-catagory. It would look like this: Southwest Arizona California Texas etc. Then you have the opyion of posting a thread to the Soutwest Region - OR -to a state specific childboard. The concept is very simple - just makes it easier to post and follow local info instead of looking through the whole Southwest to find a Phoenix specific item. Most national forums use them. Check out www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com to see how it works.

07-25-2009, 05:24 PM	#4
Tran Administrator Drives: 2010 Camaro of course.... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NE baby Posts: 5,633 View My Garage	Thanks for the suggestion, but I personally believe that breaking out a separate subforum under each regional forum for each state will lead to regional forums that become too fractured. The bigger states such as CA and TX currently have their own region because they are so large (by member #'s and physical size) that they are basically their own region. Also, keeping the regional forums more general (geographically speaking) will allow members of close-by states to more easily plan and see events in the region that they may want to attend. However, I've sticky'd the Arizona Camaro Roll-Call thread and would be more than happy to sticky this type of official roll-call/discussion thread for any other particular state in any of our regional forums. Just contact me and let me know.

07-25-2009, 05:37 PM	#5
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	that's what I thought as well.. for example..someone posts something in the Alabama thread and I don't read it because I'm in Georgia and it wouldn't be far for me to get to Alabama but if it as posted in the SE bracket then I would know about it..