What about?

[JR2ALTA]

Re: What about?

No that's silly. I recently added a water line to my new fridge. Had no idea what a "saddle valve" was until Youtube. Now, I wouldn't run a new gas line or anything.

And to your post about "information in profile" what's the point of that? To know my name, hobbies and hometown? I like a little anonymity in the internet, what's left of it. Besides this is a forum where occasional locker room talk (or stupid question, lol) could look unflattering to a new employer.

[slimslob]

Re: What about?

And to your post about "information in profile" what's the point of that? To know my name, hobbies and hometown? I like a little anonymity in the internet, what's left of it. Besides this is a forum where occasional locker room talk (or stupid question, lol) could look unflattering to a new employer.

I have seen profiles that do not even specify where they are, how old they are or how long they have been in the industry. If they cannot provide at least that much information, I am not about to provide them off line help.

[Cipher]

Re: What about?

I can understand your point of view , but what you are really proposing is segregation.

Yes kind of, that is one way of looking at it I guess.
I'm thinking more along the lines of a engineers sanctuary.

Given that your proposal finds a basis and has a genuine implementation --how do you propose a Technician who works on many different models becomes proficient to be classed as an expert, or receives the one-off-machine help they are looking for from your segregated closed off forum(s) ?

The public side is still to be the primary forums for help and discussion, I don't propose that focus changes.
As for an engineer that works on different brands no problem, as long as he or she has official qualifications on those brands.
It may even be possible to add an member to multi-able membership groups.

I believe the entire Copytechnet forum is self regulating in it's own right.

Self regulating... again that's one way you could describe it.

Guys, I'm newbie on this forum, had a lot of help trough here, I know how to help this guy, but I'm afraid if I do

Overall you do make some valid points with positive intent, of which I commend you for.

Thanks for the acknowledgement.

[Cipher]

Re: What about?

This is the reason for Private Messaging. Anytime you think I can help you with something that you feel does not belong in an open thread and you feel I can be trusted with the information, PM me. The worst that can happen is that I won't be able to help.

In the past, I have gotten PM requests for firmware and manuals. Usually they are from someone I do not know. Many include that they are willing to pay for the information. If I am going to provide information, it will be based on what I posted earlier and will be free of charge.

Thanks for the offer.

I am a constant user of the private message system.

But I do think it's sad that knowledgeable people cannot share more sensitive information in a more secure but open format that would ultimately benefit more than one trained engineer.

That basically makes the bases of my proposal.

[Iowatech]

Re: What about?

"Guys, I'm newbie on this forum, had a lot of help trough here, I know how to help this guy, but I'm afraid if I do "

Huh, weirdest thing that - apparently I'm part of the problem even though I mostly try to help new people find their way around here. They're the future of CTN after all. Oh well.

[slimslob]

Re: What about?

Huh, weirdest thing that - apparently I'm part of the problem even though I mostly try to help new people find their way around here. They're the future of CTN after all. Oh well.

I am just waiting until one of these youngster goes a round or two with bangingbishop if they think some of us are hard on them.

[Tonerbomb]

Re: What about?

I believe the entire Copytechnet forum is self regulating in it's own right.

Yes the consortium is self regulating and should continue to be as such...............