Arthur thanx for concurring this forum is BORING!!!!!!!

The old one was much better. I dont see any of the regulars in here anymore. It just seems that we had more fun with the other one. This one's a bore, and for the amount of posts in here, the effort put into this new forum is not worth it, sorry John, but i HATE these new forum formats.

Gee "Maxeemum"... I don't remember anyone on the old Board posting as "Maxeemum"? Why don't you tell us all what "name" (or perhaps it should be "names?" ) you posted under in that old Board you seem to miss so much? Until then - I'm not sure how you are able to make a comparision between the "Old Exciting Board" and this "New Boring Board"? BTW: If you really can't remeber which "names" you posted under on the old Board - perhaps you would like my help by reminding you?

John,regardless of Maxeemum correct name he does make a good point. I realize much of this is personal preference nevertheless the format does not lend itself to open communication. It seems too structured and process driven. Is it possible in your quest to provide the best forum you unintentionally reduced participation?

Hi Nick..!! Well said - and I understand your comments. But, actually - this new Forum is *more* popular then the old Forums. OK - these Forums have had roughly 9300 original posts in about 35 days (even though it was tough to get to in the last two days ) - which is about 270 - 300 posts per day to all the forums. In the older Forums - we had three Major Boards (993-996, 911, 924/944) which took an average of 50 - 80 posts per day each, on a good day.... Anyway - the traffic isn't merely the "same" - it has actually increased. That being said - of those 50 - 80 posts on the old Boards per day - about 10 of those were from folks like "charles" and "dan" and other morons who posted under "alaises" just to incite the Flames.. My two points here are that 1 traffic has actually increased, but since there are more Forums here - it looks like fewer.. 2: While folks like "dan" and "charles" will always post - the required opt-in log-in keeps them to a minimum. Unfortunately - until there is an IQ Test issued with the ability to connect to the Internet - we will have to suffer with the likes of folks who have nothing better to do with their time then be idiots publically. And until they do issue IQ tests with Internet connections - we'll be forced to stick with formats which try to preclude folks like "charles", "dan", etc....... Best to you!

John, thanks for the information. I understand and agree with your concerns. I suspect as with anything new it will take some of us a while to get comfortable with the new format.

John it doesn't matter that you say that there are more posts being posted in the new forum. The bottom line is that in this 996 forum, there are less. Period. It is similar to the argument bewteen the M3 and the 996, yeah the M3 maybe faster on paper, but it doesn't fell anywhere near as fun as a 996 to drive. The old forum is sysnonomous with the 996, the new one is synonomous with the M3. The old one was fun, the new one is boring. Just look at the names of people that were posting on the old 996 forum?..Do you see many of them in here now?..And I'm not just talking about Charles,or Dan..What about Arthur, Ben in Fla, Dan SF, Mike P....yes some of these guys may be posting but they are posting very little to previosuly.

Wow, the bottom line huh? That's telling him! Now, force him to change it back just because you don't like it! John! Ignore the fact that the increased traffic overall is a good thing and run the boards the way Maxeemum wants! Who cares if there is a lot more content and more opportunity for ALL Porsche enthusiasts to share information, Maxeemum wants the old board back. Why should it matter if this one is easier to administer, has less noxious content and works better overall? Maxeemum wants the old board and he won't give in until you change it back. Matter of fact, I think he's holding his breath until he turns blue right now! Now, what are you going to do about it?

Hi John, The new layout is a technical tour de force and I'm very appreciative of all the work you put into maintaining this forum. I think the comments relating to the board being boring stem from the fact that due to the way things are laid out now, some of the interaction that we used to have, for example between the 993 and 996 camps, is missing. All of that messy give and take, and the contrary opinions kind of spiced things up. I'm not being critical, I'm just offering an observation as to why some folks may have the perception that the board is less "exciting". Mike

i'll tell you where everyone is........ www.funcarsonline.com

This forum you mention is a real brain dead thing. I have been and checked it out a number of times. In this layout you can easily hop between forums and post your answers, technical help etc. Personal opinions of course. Having the forum model specific does help somebody asking a technical question of specific model owners and not getting flooded with I do not have this but my model it was this. Not much help to a 996 owner to know how a SC fuel system works. Interesting yes but not helpful. This forum helps reduce this. Ciao, Adrian 911C4 (not a 996)

John, I am admittedly more of a lurker than a poster, because I am relatively new to Porsche ownership and only tend to post when I either have a question I can't get answered from the archives or on those rare occasions when I have a possible answer. Still, I check it almost every day and I can tell you my opinion that the board is a definate improvement technically, and that I have not noticed a drop off in the quality of the content, and perhaps quite the opposite. Thanks for your efforts.

Forum has come a long way since this.... Funny to click the link to funcarsonline and see the old style forums from 15 years ago.

^^Is Andrian Streather stil around? I love his books. Must have for any Porsche owner.

Forget about that. I want to meet Maxeemum...Dude got banned back in the origin days of Rennlist...

I don't want to meet any man named "Maxee - Mum"... sounds like a bloody tranny.

Here is a vote for liking the new forum boards. I actually don't find them boring at all. The participation is good and there is a wealth of knowledge with some individuals that regularly pass that along - for free. I enjoy the banter with the individuals that jump in and contribute, or just comment. After all, it is a technical forum for people passionate about our cars, sharing information, or just messing around. Nuff said... Oh damn! Normally I catch that but not this time "Agreed but the person complaining wrote this 15 years ago so I would hope he'd think differently now."

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I asked the same question last year and received word that he is taking it easy right now. Completely understandable if I were in his position. Agreed but the person complaining wrote this 15 years ago so I would hope he'd think differently now.

Not sure what the OP is expecting. I use this forum to ask questions or look for technical information and feedback. Maybe the OP should go to Facebook to satisfy their need for more social media.

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Facebook didn't exist in 2001. Maybe you should read the dates of the posts you're replying to

Holy thread necro! 2001 has to take the cake...

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Agreed. I'm pleased that forums have been around long enough that there are now opportunities to revive fifteen year old threads. It's sort of like a time machine.

Pre 9/11...

Yes, I resurected this thread since I was viewing old posts and value this forum so much for its wealth of knowledge. Pretty amazing that with all the technological advancements in the past 15 years the forum format has basically stayed the same. Some people still participate regularly on this forum that posted 15 years ago. I found some describing the initial driving experience of the 996 when it was a new car. Interesting threads. Gives a nice perspective of how great the 996 is.

I remember back in the day we had to post uphill both ways. We didn't have PM's we had to use MySpace. Rotten new 996 owners don't know how good you have it. What I wouldn't of given for an advanced search function....

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Hey why don't we go back even further to the days of BBS systems and Compuserve?

^^^I remember a day before Al Gore created the internet, when all we worried about is who would be the next intern to come out about having an affair in the secret hallway with Bill Clinton or what channel we'd watch after dinner... there was only 4 at the time on the rabbit ears. Or, if the 50 foot curly phone cord would finally reach to my bedroom. Or, if we would be the lucky family to own an Atari. Those were the days! I agree with Fernando... why not we all agree to use Dos and dial-up modems? That would interesting!

Any man who uses "thanx" after the 12th grade - and even then, it's only acceptable if it's in response to a note from a member of the fairer sex - needs a kick in the nuts.

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