Model Specific Discussions

But I have to scroll sooooooooo much more to reach the off topic section now

 

Nice idea. I didn't see the discussion on it, but I like it.

 

I actually don't like the idea.

I think the greater specificity in the model-specific forums will create or enhance fractionalism or "cliquishness" among F-Chat members.

I think the new forums will lessen the extent to which we learn about other models because many of us won't be looking past the forum(s) containing the models of our own cars.

Now, I have to specifically visit the 328/Mondial and TR forums to find out what's cooking regarding those models. Before, I could just see the headlines on one page.

 

i dig the changes too. rational. cleaner. go go gopher.

grazie,
doody.

 

I like the idea, but I believe the forums should be listed in order chronologically (based on the first model in each category):

Vintage
206/246
365/400/412
Boxers/TR/M
308/328/Mondial
348/355
456/550/575
360/430
612/599
Super Ferraris

Or, by number of cylinders (for the numbered models listed):

Vintage
206/246
308/328/Mondial
348/355
360/430
365/400/412
Boxers/TR/M
456/550/575
612/599
Super Ferraris

I think either of these schemes is preferable to what you have at present. (I find it odd to see the 308/328 listed after the 612/599!) Maybe another poll is called for?

 

Yes, a chronological listing does make sense.

 

Agreed, a chronological listing makes a lot of sense.

 

Another vote for a chronological listing...

 

Me too.

 

same

 

Chrono is good, but shouldnt the vintage category be fractioned up as well, or gotten rid of completely?

Thusly:

812
1946-1949
1950-1954
1955-1959

Or some such, as it seems the vintage category covers to many models over to long a span. Maybe even broken apart to give the Columbo engined cars a spot versus others, the six cylinders, four cylinders, etc....

Or, the race cars vesus road cars? Okay I'll shut up now, shoulda spoke days before, DOH!!!

 

I don't like it either. I think it breaks things up a bit too much and requires checking too many different forums.

Oh well, there's no stopping progress I guess...

 

I like it. I think it's funny that all the 355 owners that bash the 348 now we have been grouped together. LMOL

 

Like the chronological order idea

 

Oh no!!! Thats the funniest thing ive seen all day. The fact thats its not a joke makes it even funnier.

 

Me too...

 

I don't think there are enough "vintage" cars out there to merit a further split. After all, all the models were built in quite small numbers until the Dino.

 

Exactly my thought. I used to read all about the different Ferraris of a similar era (308 / 328 / TR / 512 / 348), but now find very little new info in the 348/355 category so I have to jump around a bit more. Plus there is less interaction between users of different models in the model specific categories.
It is worse in my opinion.

BT

 

Chronological is good, but maybe a little more consolidated. Like join the 400/412/365 with the 456/612 and the 308/328/mondi with the 348/355. Like 20 year lumps.
BT

 

I think it looks good right now. It's a nice addition

 

I like the change.............

Though I think Sticky threads for pictures would be a good idea.