Dedicated "Mac Repair" sub-forum?

[Astroboy907]

Instead of starting threads for each separate problem, I think a wiki
may be the best solution for these kind of posts.

For example the ThinkWiki lists for each device some specific technical information,
e.g. fuse locations, datasheets, etc. Example.

In fact, the whole SMC Issue and Backlight Issue thread could be moved
to a wiki so that newcomers only need to search for their model and see
detailed board information, board views, schematics and so on without
needing to scroll through the whole thread. In addition, sticky posts
in this forum could point to the specific wiki pages and discussions could be
led from here.

While there is iFixit, the amount of detail is low while repetition is high
(high amount of threads how to fix the same problem). Again, a wiki would solve this.

So I propose to migrate the content from the SMC/Backlight Issue threads to a wiki,
for example http://macspec.wikia.com/.

I honestly thought of proposing a separate site (actually wrote it in one of my posts but edited it out shortly after because I knew the mods would never be in favor of it). I think the best solution to keep things in-house would be to use guides. But if you want to start a separate, all repairs info center I'm not against that. However MacRumors has a ton of traffic, so getting your own might be a problem.

 

[Blue Velvet]

Make a sticky here

I like the guides proposal.

But if you want to start a separate, all repairs info center I'm not against that.

Nobody reads stickies. Or guides. Or anything else. They don't even read the FAQs or the rules. They rarely search to see if the same topic has been posted before. And unless compelled to do so, they won't use tags either. It's like trying to herd cats.

What they want to do is to post their threads and ask their questions, each one a precious snowflake, so that they can introduce themselves to the world and have people pay attention to them.

 

[the8thark]

What they want to do is to post their threads and ask their questions, each one a precious snowflake, so that they can introduce themselves to the world and have people pay attention to them.

I disagree. I give the general membership (of this forum) more respect than this (as in what you just said). I think people want help but are not sure of the best way to go about it so they do the best they can, which often is not the best thing as they don't know any better. So letting the people know the right way to do things I think would help.

 

[Blue Velvet]

I disagree.

Over 21,000 posts — probably closer to 30,000 if PRSI was included — almost ten years membership, a couple of years of moderating including floating a handful of forum changes, meeting many dozens of long-standing members in person, contributed hundreds of dollars... and half a century of drawing breath on this good green earth hasn’t taught me anything about human nature and MacRumors.

You must be right.

 

[annk]

I think people want help but are not sure of the best way to go about it so they do the best they can, which often is not the best thing as they don't know any better. So letting the people know the right way to do things I think would help.

That's the way I see it too. It's looking at the glass as half full at the very least, which isn't a bad point of departure!

 

[the8thark]

That's the way I see it too. It's looking at the glass as half full at the very least, which isn't a bad point of departure!

Thank you. I don't see the glass as half full or half empty. I see it is "I am thankful for just having a glass in the first place".

 

[costabunny]

Creating an off-site space for MacRumors content or driving traffic to another site is not ok under our rules, but there is a solution you can use that I think fits what you're after. Check out our guides. Members are encouraged to create guides, and I actually think that's just the sort of thing you need, based on the suggestions here.

I have to agree with Annk. Use the guides, they are there for all users to read, review and contribute.

I have used them many times in the past myself (adding lost of info on Mac Pro RAID options back in '08/09).

If you refer people to the relevant guides, then more people will get the idea that its possible to find out how to do stuff for themselves.

'Give a user an answer and he is happy for a day, Show him how to search and he can be happy for a lifetime' or some such similar cliche...

Sending our posts, guides and information to a third party site is not going to happen. Encourage folks to check the guides and engage in meaningful discussion here is the way to go.

thats my opinion

 

[marcharmon]

Great idea- I think the guides are awesome!