Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: mantahatch on 07 October 2007, 18:29:12
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Hi Guys
Unles I am being really silly and not seen it yet, is it possible to have a "spotted on ebay" section.
Where we can post items that may be of interest to others.
Just a thought.
Best Regards
Mike
P.S. to start thing off check out the buy it now price of this (an Omega limo)http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170156795896
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not sure if that price is good or not
2.5 TD low mileage and looking quite tidy!
there was a facelift V reg local to me, on ebay and trader, they wanted £15,000 for it, and it was a GLS!!
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A valid question about ebay section. No, there isn't one. Generally, such items go in General Chat, which seems to be a suitable location.
We would need a significant number of people to want any suggested section.
I'll try to explain the reason:
We are trying to keep the number of different sections to a minimum, as having too many 'boards' becomes cumbersome, both to Moderate, and as a user.
I am keen to rejig the boards - the current layour was done in a hurry, and I think on reflection could have been done better, so always open to suggestions.
Views?
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An E-Bay section does tend to be popular on alot of other forums, and i for one have posted up a few but i normally put it in the parts for sale section :-/
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General chat is fine... people can choose what they do/don't want to read...
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The one from the CN Tower is pretty impressive :D
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i like the idea of an ebay section.
some of them will make ut through to general chat, if for no other reason other than people will talk about certain auctions (prices/styles/features)
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A valid question about ebay section. No, there isn't one. Generally, such items go in General Chat, which seems to be a suitable location.
We would need a significant number of people to want any suggested section.
I'll try to explain the reason:
We are trying to keep the number of different sections to a minimum, as having too many 'boards' becomes cumbersome, both to Moderate, and as a user.
I am keen to rejig the boards - the current layour was done in a hurry, and I think on reflection could have been done better, so always open to suggestions.
Views?
I too think that fewer sections is better, unless there is a strong reason to split them. I often come on for a quick 10 minute glance, which usually results in reading general chat then general Omega help, and leaving the rest.
In fact I'd suggest combining Omega technical info Omega FAQs, and possibly also maintenance guides into a single forum. There are just over 100 threads between those three forums, and often the information in them either overlaps in more than one thread, or doesn't quite neatly fit into a single forum.
A single "Omega FAQs, technical info and maintenance guides" would do the job fine IMO and result in less scrabbling around trying to find some info when you're doing a job on the car.
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A valid question about ebay section. No, there isn't one. Generally, such items go in General Chat, which seems to be a suitable location.
We would need a significant number of people to want any suggested section.
I'll try to explain the reason:
We are trying to keep the number of different sections to a minimum, as having too many 'boards' becomes cumbersome, both to Moderate, and as a user.
I am keen to rejig the boards - the current layour was done in a hurry, and I think on reflection could have been done better, so always open to suggestions.
Views?
I too think that fewer sections is better, unless there is a strong reason to split them. I often come on for a quick 10 minute glance, which usually results in reading general chat then general Omega help, and leaving the rest.
In fact I'd suggest combining Omega technical info Omega FAQs, and possibly also maintenance guides into a single forum. There are just over 100 threads between those three forums, and often the information in them either overlaps in more than one thread, or doesn't quite neatly fit into a single forum.
A single "Omega FAQs, technical info and maintenance guides" would do the job fine IMO and result in less scrabbling around trying to find some info when you're doing a job on the car.
Very valid points, and excellent feedback :y
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having too many 'boards' becomes cumbersome, both to Moderate, and as a user.
I too think that fewer sections is better, unless there is a strong reason to split them. I often come on for a quick 10 minute glance, which usually results in reading general chat then general Omega help, and leaving the rest.
In fact I'd suggest combining Omega technical info Omega FAQs, and possibly also maintenance guides into a single forum. There are just over 100 threads between those three forums, and often the information in them either overlaps in more than one thread, or doesn't quite neatly fit into a single forum.
A single "Omega FAQs, technical info and maintenance guides" would do the job fine IMO and result in less scrabbling around trying to find some info when you're doing a job on the car.
I agree, separate boards should only be for distinctly different subjects, such as selling and buying as opposed to say technical help. I like having ICE distinct from Mechanical type queries though.
BTW, keep up the good work, my favourite forum by far ;)
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A valid question about ebay section. No, there isn't one. Generally, such items go in General Chat, which seems to be a suitable location.
We would need a significant number of people to want any suggested section.
I'll try to explain the reason:
We are trying to keep the number of different sections to a minimum, as having too many 'boards' becomes cumbersome, both to Moderate, and as a user.
I am keen to rejig the boards - the current layour was done in a hurry, and I think on reflection could have been done better, so always open to suggestions.
Views?
I too think that fewer sections is better, unless there is a strong reason to split them. I often come on for a quick 10 minute glance, which usually results in reading general chat then general Omega help, and leaving the rest.
In fact I'd suggest combining Omega technical info Omega FAQs, and possibly also maintenance guides into a single forum. There are just over 100 threads between those three forums, and often the information in them either overlaps in more than one thread, or doesn't quite neatly fit into a single forum.
A single "Omega FAQs, technical info and maintenance guides" would do the job fine IMO and result in less scrabbling around trying to find some info when you're doing a job on the car.
Very valid points, and excellent feedback :y
I agree too.
One point to mention, if I may do so without offence..
I saw recently a post from general help moved to the electrical/ICE section, because it was "electronic" related.
However, being also related to engine management, and causing engine symptoms, I thought it was better suited to the help forum myself.
If I'm a newbie, Does this mean I should post about my engine cutting out (due to, say, a failed crank sensor), in the electrical section, rather than help?
Putting myself in a newbies shoes, the help section would be a better place for the question, (especially if I didn't know if it was caused by an electrical problem or not) - hence I would be posting my issues in help.
Hope this makes sense, I promise it's not intended to be a dig, just some hopefully constructive feedback.
:y
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A valid question about ebay section. No, there isn't one. Generally, such items go in General Chat, which seems to be a suitable location.
We would need a significant number of people to want any suggested section.
I'll try to explain the reason:
We are trying to keep the number of different sections to a minimum, as having too many 'boards' becomes cumbersome, both to Moderate, and as a user.
I am keen to rejig the boards - the current layour was done in a hurry, and I think on reflection could have been done better, so always open to suggestions.
Views?
I too think that fewer sections is better, unless there is a strong reason to split them. I often come on for a quick 10 minute glance, which usually results in reading general chat then general Omega help, and leaving the rest.
In fact I'd suggest combining Omega technical info Omega FAQs, and possibly also maintenance guides into a single forum. There are just over 100 threads between those three forums, and often the information in them either overlaps in more than one thread, or doesn't quite neatly fit into a single forum.
A single "Omega FAQs, technical info and maintenance guides" would do the job fine IMO and result in less scrabbling around trying to find some info when you're doing a job on the car.
Very valid points, and excellent feedback :y
I agree too.
One point to mention, if I may do so without offence..
I saw recently a post from general help moved to the electrical/ICE section, because it was "electronic" related.
However, being also related to engine management, and causing engine symptoms, I thought it was better suited to the help forum myself.
If I'm a newbie, Does this mean I should post about my engine cutting out (due to, say, a failed crank sensor), in the electrical section, rather than help?
Putting myself in a newbies shoes, the help section would be a better place for the question, (especially if I didn't know if it was caused by an electrical problem or not) - hence I would be posting my issues in help.
Hope this makes sense, I promise it's not intended to be a dig, just some hopefully constructive feedback.
:y
Tough one to call, and the Mod has to make that judgement as to whether an electrical problem should go in electrical or general help...
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A valid question about ebay section. No, there isn't one. Generally, such items go in General Chat, which seems to be a suitable location.
We would need a significant number of people to want any suggested section.
I'll try to explain the reason:
We are trying to keep the number of different sections to a minimum, as having too many 'boards' becomes cumbersome, both to Moderate, and as a user.
I am keen to rejig the boards - the current layour was done in a hurry, and I think on reflection could have been done better, so always open to suggestions.
Views?
Hi
I have just returned from a quick view of my old Manta forum (while doing some laminating) and I have to agree with you, to many sections becomes annoying and confusing.
So sorry for asking such a stupid question in the first place.
Regards
Mike
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A valid question about ebay section. No, there isn't one. Generally, such items go in General Chat, which seems to be a suitable location.
We would need a significant number of people to want any suggested section.
I'll try to explain the reason:
We are trying to keep the number of different sections to a minimum, as having too many 'boards' becomes cumbersome, both to Moderate, and as a user.
I am keen to rejig the boards - the current layour was done in a hurry, and I think on reflection could have been done better, so always open to suggestions.
Views?
Hi
I have just returned from a quick view of my old Manta forum (while doing some laminating) and I have to agree with you, to many sections becomes annoying and confusing.
So sorry for asking such a stupid question in the first place.
Regards
Mike
Not a stupid suggestion, and any discussion or suggestion is welcome and helpful - nothing is ever perfect, so improvements can always be made :y
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A valid question about ebay section. No, there isn't one. Generally, such items go in General Chat, which seems to be a suitable location.
We would need a significant number of people to want any suggested section.
I'll try to explain the reason:
We are trying to keep the number of different sections to a minimum, as having too many 'boards' becomes cumbersome, both to Moderate, and as a user.
I am keen to rejig the boards - the current layour was done in a hurry, and I think on reflection could have been done better, so always open to suggestions.
Views?
I too think that fewer sections is better, unless there is a strong reason to split them. I often come on for a quick 10 minute glance, which usually results in reading general chat then general Omega help, and leaving the rest.
In fact I'd suggest combining Omega technical info Omega FAQs, and possibly also maintenance guides into a single forum. There are just over 100 threads between those three forums, and often the information in them either overlaps in more than one thread, or doesn't quite neatly fit into a single forum.
A single "Omega FAQs, technical info and maintenance guides" would do the job fine IMO and result in less scrabbling around trying to find some info when you're doing a job on the car.
Very valid points, and excellent feedback :y
I agree too.
One point to mention, if I may do so without offence..
I saw recently a post from general help moved to the electrical/ICE section, because it was "electronic" related.
However, being also related to engine management, and causing engine symptoms, I thought it was better suited to the help forum myself.
If I'm a newbie, Does this mean I should post about my engine cutting out (due to, say, a failed crank sensor), in the electrical section, rather than help?
Putting myself in a newbies shoes, the help section would be a better place for the question, (especially if I didn't know if it was caused by an electrical problem or not) - hence I would be posting my issues in help.
Hope this makes sense, I promise it's not intended to be a dig, just some hopefully constructive feedback.
:y
Tough one to call, and the Mod has to make that judgement as to whether an electrical problem should go in electrical or general help...
Agreed... but I do think if it's a fine line, it should be allowed to stay in general help for better exposure.
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A valid question about ebay section. No, there isn't one. Generally, such items go in General Chat, which seems to be a suitable location.
We would need a significant number of people to want any suggested section.
I'll try to explain the reason:
We are trying to keep the number of different sections to a minimum, as having too many 'boards' becomes cumbersome, both to Moderate, and as a user.
I am keen to rejig the boards - the current layour was done in a hurry, and I think on reflection could have been done better, so always open to suggestions.
Views?
I too think that fewer sections is better, unless there is a strong reason to split them. I often come on for a quick 10 minute glance, which usually results in reading general chat then general Omega help, and leaving the rest.
In fact I'd suggest combining Omega technical info Omega FAQs, and possibly also maintenance guides into a single forum. There are just over 100 threads between those three forums, and often the information in them either overlaps in more than one thread, or doesn't quite neatly fit into a single forum.
A single "Omega FAQs, technical info and maintenance guides" would do the job fine IMO and result in less scrabbling around trying to find some info when you're doing a job on the car.
Very valid points, and excellent feedback :y
I agree too.
One point to mention, if I may do so without offence..
I saw recently a post from general help moved to the electrical/ICE section, because it was "electronic" related.
However, being also related to engine management, and causing engine symptoms, I thought it was better suited to the help forum myself.
If I'm a newbie, Does this mean I should post about my engine cutting out (due to, say, a failed crank sensor), in the electrical section, rather than help?
Putting myself in a newbies shoes, the help section would be a better place for the question, (especially if I didn't know if it was caused by an electrical problem or not) - hence I would be posting my issues in help.
Hope this makes sense, I promise it's not intended to be a dig, just some hopefully constructive feedback.
:y
Tough one to call, and the Mod has to make that judgement as to whether an electrical problem should go in electrical or general help...
Agreed... but I do think if it's a fine line, it should be allowed to stay in general help for better exposure.
Why should it get better exposure?
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A valid question about ebay section. No, there isn't one. Generally, such items go in General Chat, which seems to be a suitable location.
We would need a significant number of people to want any suggested section.
I'll try to explain the reason:
We are trying to keep the number of different sections to a minimum, as having too many 'boards' becomes cumbersome, both to Moderate, and as a user.
I am keen to rejig the boards - the current layour was done in a hurry, and I think on reflection could have been done better, so always open to suggestions.
Views?
I too think that fewer sections is better, unless there is a strong reason to split them. I often come on for a quick 10 minute glance, which usually results in reading general chat then general Omega help, and leaving the rest.
In fact I'd suggest combining Omega technical info Omega FAQs, and possibly also maintenance guides into a single forum. There are just over 100 threads between those three forums, and often the information in them either overlaps in more than one thread, or doesn't quite neatly fit into a single forum.
A single "Omega FAQs, technical info and maintenance guides" would do the job fine IMO and result in less scrabbling around trying to find some info when you're doing a job on the car.
Very valid points, and excellent feedback :y
I agree too.
One point to mention, if I may do so without offence..
I saw recently a post from general help moved to the electrical/ICE section, because it was "electronic" related.
However, being also related to engine management, and causing engine symptoms, I thought it was better suited to the help forum myself.
If I'm a newbie, Does this mean I should post about my engine cutting out (due to, say, a failed crank sensor), in the electrical section, rather than help?
Putting myself in a newbies shoes, the help section would be a better place for the question, (especially if I didn't know if it was caused by an electrical problem or not) - hence I would be posting my issues in help.
Hope this makes sense, I promise it's not intended to be a dig, just some hopefully constructive feedback.
:y
Tough one to call, and the Mod has to make that judgement as to whether an electrical problem should go in electrical or general help...
Agreed... but I do think if it's a fine line, it should be allowed to stay in general help for better exposure.
Why should it get better exposure?
I'm prepared to bet people look and contribute a lot more in the help section, than they do the Electrical and "ICE" section.
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A valid question about ebay section. No, there isn't one. Generally, such items go in General Chat, which seems to be a suitable location.
We would need a significant number of people to want any suggested section.
I'll try to explain the reason:
We are trying to keep the number of different sections to a minimum, as having too many 'boards' becomes cumbersome, both to Moderate, and as a user.
I am keen to rejig the boards - the current layour was done in a hurry, and I think on reflection could have been done better, so always open to suggestions.
Views?
I too think that fewer sections is better, unless there is a strong reason to split them. I often come on for a quick 10 minute glance, which usually results in reading general chat then general Omega help, and leaving the rest.
In fact I'd suggest combining Omega technical info Omega FAQs, and possibly also maintenance guides into a single forum. There are just over 100 threads between those three forums, and often the information in them either overlaps in more than one thread, or doesn't quite neatly fit into a single forum.
A single "Omega FAQs, technical info and maintenance guides" would do the job fine IMO and result in less scrabbling around trying to find some info when you're doing a job on the car.
Very valid points, and excellent feedback :y
I agree too.
One point to mention, if I may do so without offence..
I saw recently a post from general help moved to the electrical/ICE section, because it was "electronic" related.
However, being also related to engine management, and causing engine symptoms, I thought it was better suited to the help forum myself.
If I'm a newbie, Does this mean I should post about my engine cutting out (due to, say, a failed crank sensor), in the electrical section, rather than help?
Putting myself in a newbies shoes, the help section would be a better place for the question, (especially if I didn't know if it was caused by an electrical problem or not) - hence I would be posting my issues in help.
Hope this makes sense, I promise it's not intended to be a dig, just some hopefully constructive feedback.
:y
Tough one to call, and the Mod has to make that judgement as to whether an electrical problem should go in electrical or general help...
Agreed... but I do think if it's a fine line, it should be allowed to stay in general help for better exposure.
Why should it get better exposure?
I'm prepared to bet people look and contribute a lot more in the help section, than they do the Electrical and "ICE" section.
So are you saying we should have only 1 board then for maximum exposure to all topics? ;)
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A valid question about ebay section. No, there isn't one. Generally, such items go in General Chat, which seems to be a suitable location.
We would need a significant number of people to want any suggested section.
I'll try to explain the reason:
We are trying to keep the number of different sections to a minimum, as having too many 'boards' becomes cumbersome, both to Moderate, and as a user.
I am keen to rejig the boards - the current layour was done in a hurry, and I think on reflection could have been done better, so always open to suggestions.
Views?
I too think that fewer sections is better, unless there is a strong reason to split them. I often come on for a quick 10 minute glance, which usually results in reading general chat then general Omega help, and leaving the rest.
In fact I'd suggest combining Omega technical info Omega FAQs, and possibly also maintenance guides into a single forum. There are just over 100 threads between those three forums, and often the information in them either overlaps in more than one thread, or doesn't quite neatly fit into a single forum.
A single "Omega FAQs, technical info and maintenance guides" would do the job fine IMO and result in less scrabbling around trying to find some info when you're doing a job on the car.
Very valid points, and excellent feedback :y
I agree too.
One point to mention, if I may do so without offence..
I saw recently a post from general help moved to the electrical/ICE section, because it was "electronic" related.
However, being also related to engine management, and causing engine symptoms, I thought it was better suited to the help forum myself.
If I'm a newbie, Does this mean I should post about my engine cutting out (due to, say, a failed crank sensor), in the electrical section, rather than help?
Putting myself in a newbies shoes, the help section would be a better place for the question, (especially if I didn't know if it was caused by an electrical problem or not) - hence I would be posting my issues in help.
Hope this makes sense, I promise it's not intended to be a dig, just some hopefully constructive feedback.
:y
Tough one to call, and the Mod has to make that judgement as to whether an electrical problem should go in electrical or general help...
Agreed... but I do think if it's a fine line, it should be allowed to stay in general help for better exposure.
Why should it get better exposure?
I'm prepared to bet people look and contribute a lot more in the help section, than they do the Electrical and "ICE" section.
So are you saying we should have only 1 board then for maximum exposure to all topics? ;)
Or will we all just keep hitting quote and see how big we can make this box. ;D
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A valid question about ebay section. No, there isn't one. Generally, such items go in General Chat, which seems to be a suitable location.
We would need a significant number of people to want any suggested section.
I'll try to explain the reason:
We are trying to keep the number of different sections to a minimum, as having too many 'boards' becomes cumbersome, both to Moderate, and as a user.
I am keen to rejig the boards - the current layour was done in a hurry, and I think on reflection could have been done better, so always open to suggestions.
Views?
I too think that fewer sections is better, unless there is a strong reason to split them. I often come on for a quick 10 minute glance, which usually results in reading general chat then general Omega help, and leaving the rest.
In fact I'd suggest combining Omega technical info Omega FAQs, and possibly also maintenance guides into a single forum. There are just over 100 threads between those three forums, and often the information in them either overlaps in more than one thread, or doesn't quite neatly fit into a single forum.
A single "Omega FAQs, technical info and maintenance guides" would do the job fine IMO and result in less scrabbling around trying to find some info when you're doing a job on the car.
Very valid points, and excellent feedback :y
I agree too.
One point to mention, if I may do so without offence..
I saw recently a post from general help moved to the electrical/ICE section, because it was "electronic" related.
However, being also related to engine management, and causing engine symptoms, I thought it was better suited to the help forum myself.
If I'm a newbie, Does this mean I should post about my engine cutting out (due to, say, a failed crank sensor), in the electrical section, rather than help?
Putting myself in a newbies shoes, the help section would be a better place for the question, (especially if I didn't know if it was caused by an electrical problem or not) - hence I would be posting my issues in help.
Hope this makes sense, I promise it's not intended to be a dig, just some hopefully constructive feedback.
:y
Tough one to call, and the Mod has to make that judgement as to whether an electrical problem should go in electrical or general help...
Agreed... but I do think if it's a fine line, it should be allowed to stay in general help for better exposure.
Why should it get better exposure?
I'm prepared to bet people look and contribute a lot more in the help section, than they do the Electrical and "ICE" section.
So are you saying we should have only 1 board then for maximum exposure to all topics? ;)
Or will we all just keep hitting quote and see how big we can make this box. ;D
there's a 6000 character limit, 2500ish to go!