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For a new topic forum, Called "Q&A cars and trucks". Or something similar.
For the last year there have been numerous posts about strange noises in vans, brake problems on vehicles and problems with car and truck dealers, and what to buy, and what hitch setup is best. The list of car truck, posts goes on and on.
Tractor talk is not appropriate for those questions, and for some reason posters don't use Talers to post car and PU issues.
What is the consensus out there????? Is it time for a new topic forum for cars and trucks????
I'm sure Kim and Chris will read this post, and reply after the dust settles.
Loren
 
Too bad one of the Tappet brothers died. All the Car Talk shows on the radio are re runs.

Can't have a separate forum for every subject though I guess. As long as the car or truck is in the title of the post so I can skip it if I don't own one,oh well,I don't own the website.
 
What if we had a new forum called coffee shop? Just run of the mill chat regarding anything and no topic like what's mostly happened to tractor talk?
 
I also like it just like it is. I like the variety. I am getting less interested in tractors every year but I enjoy this site because it isn't just about tractors.
 
I would not mind that. If space is an issue then the Fordson board could be rolled into the Ford board.
 
Maybe they could post the truck problem that they have on the related classic truck site that they have here? (the second last one, under relateds sites). Maybe they could sort the posts out more, seems like alot of them could be added to the Kountry Life site?
Hound
 
Don't take me the wrong way Loren, but I kind of like it the way it is. TTalk gets a ton of traffic, and that gets a better chance at a solution for that person. I don't mind the OT discussions, I usually peruse each one, unless it sounds like it's not at all in my interests. I feel most of us here are fairly like minded people, always trying to fix something, or figure something out. It's even better when someone posts back their solution to their problem. Sometimes you just say, yep, best. Other times, I'll think, Huh, never knew that would do that or cause that. Even if it's something I don't own. I work on anything and everything in my shop, so I like to file that stuff in my memory bank for later.

Ross
 
I don't mind it the way it is. If a topic doesn't interest me I ignore it and I don't have to jump around from Forum to Forum. From what I see you can talk about just about anything on your mind here.
 
Maybe Most of us, come here to tractor talk to catch up on ALL the Happenings ,..Yes there is a crowd here and a post is likely to get buried VERY quik ,.. but in all honesty i like it better that way , kinda like having my tools all lumpt together in the same box , i can find anything i need in there if i look long enuf , for any situation the devil chooses to dump on me ,. i certainly understand those of you that are more advanced intelectually and have learned long ago a orderly life prevents chaos and lost time and effort ,frustration is short circuited for those on the inside track of full production.. And would Rather not be tempted by some of the wholesome barnyard dung posts that many of us do enjoy , that really should be in tractor tales ,but are posted under tractor talk . , perhaps we should ALL ask ourselves where the appropriate place is to post ,. but there is always gonna be someone who did 'nt read the memo , or a a wise guy out there that did not care to , ,. .. Therefore one would like to give this forum a shot in the arm to encourage such conduct ,.. personally i could take it or leave and i shall remain uncommitted ../
if i have a urgent question deserving a answer i go to tractor talk i usually get the correct response after sifting thru the wrong ones and.sometimes a kid frem grade school mite give asnotnose remark ,all i take in stride as , such is our life .,.even the responses from wayout left field have some value to consider whena problem is so confusing out of the box thinking , just mite have a sliver of a idea that deserves merit and thought .

when i do need a CORRECT and more Precise answer ,, such as , paint work ,crop talk.,implement alley , combines and harvestors ., or a specific brand and model question i will post on the forum specific ,.. if after a couple days, there is limited, troubled or No Response,.. And That happens to me often than i want to admit ,. then i will post the question in TRACTOR TALK,..

One suggestion ,if it were possible , the number of recent pages held in retention for TRACTOR TALK were doubled , then a week old or more of chatter could easily be pulled up ,./ .... I Know the archives are supposed to be able to help find and review these topics ,. not sure what changed or when ,, but for Me , it used to be easier and the info was more complete,. ////
in The Forums defense,. With all the chatter captured since the forums inception some 20 yrs ago ,. there has got to be a extremely large database somewhere to store all this data ? .God Forbid , but .sooner or later the question will come to purge to free up space. but what do i know ,. i am just a dum farm boy with a hi school education that shortcuts words so i dont wear my pecker finger out typin ,.. LOL
 
My vote is for Loren's suggestion. Years back when I was first here there was much better adherence to the forum topic. Now tractor topics are almost in the minority; waste of time.
Jim B
 
This question has come up before and I don't think there was any decision one way or the other. I just read what is interesting to me .lots of good information .
 
What about all the post about Firewood should that be separate also? Who cares it should all be about what and why we are here. It seems it is all a part of the life we chose to live. Whether its tractors firewood building carts trailers elevators grain carts the list is endless if you don't like the subject move on.
 
I usually don't get into opinion type posts,but here I feel I must have a say.I like things the way they are now.I just posted a question on Tractor Tales about my son's car and got one response.I reposted on Tractor Talk and got the the answers and help I needed.More people hang out here than on tales and so I got more exposure and more answers.There is a wealth of knowledge on here and we all try to help each by sharing that knowledge.There is wide diversity of people and experience,that I don't feel can be found any where else,anywhere.So on this forum there tends to be a wide diversity of topics.And not all topics interest everyone,but it's there if you want to read it.We have here what I did today,or my goof,an electrical question,or a cure for the shop,a tractor problem,how to do something with it,or,' it won't start'!And of course my truck or car problem.And for brand specific problems there are the brand specific forums.But sometimes even those may get more response here.Topics are kinda seasonal too,but in the end it all has to do with someone who likes tractors.I prefer it stays the same.Mark
 
(quoted from post at 20:08:11 09/05/17) Maybe Most of us, come here to tractor talk to catch up on ALL the Happenings ,..Yes there is a crowd here and a post is likely to get buried VERY quik ,.. but in all honesty i like it better that way , kinda like having my tools all lumpt together in the same box , i can find anything i need in there if i look long enuf , for any situation the devil chooses to dump on me ,. i certainly understand those of you that are more advanced intelectually and have learned long ago a orderly life prevents chaos and lost time and effort ,frustration is short circuited for those on the inside track of full production.. And would Rather not be tempted by some of the wholesome barnyard dung posts that many of us do enjoy , that really should be in tractor tales ,but are posted under tractor talk . , perhaps we should ALL ask ourselves where the appropriate place is to post ,. but there is always gonna be someone who did 'nt read the memo , or a a wise guy out there that did not care to , ,. .. Therefore one would like to give this forum a shot in the arm to encourage such conduct ,.. personally i could take it or leave and i shall remain uncommitted ../
if i have a urgent question deserving a answer i go to tractor talk i usually get the correct response after sifting thru the wrong ones and.sometimes a kid frem grade school mite give asnotnose remark ,all i take in stride as , such is our life .,.even the responses from wayout left field have some value to consider whena problem is so confusing out of the box thinking , just mite have a sliver of a idea that deserves merit and thought .

when i do need a CORRECT and more Precise answer ,, such as , paint work ,crop talk.,implement alley , combines and harvestors ., or a specific brand and model question i will post on the forum specific ,.. if after a couple days, there is limited, troubled or No Response,.. And That happens to me often than i want to admit ,. then i will post the question in TRACTOR TALK,..

One suggestion ,if it were possible , the number of recent pages held in retention for TRACTOR TALK were doubled , then a week old or more of chatter could easily be pulled up ,./ .... I Know the archives are supposed to be able to help find and review these topics ,. not sure what changed or when ,, but for Me , it used to be easier and the info was more complete,. ////
in The Forums defense,. With all the chatter captured since the forums inception some 20 yrs ago ,. there has got to be a extremely large database somewhere to store all this data ? .God Forbid , but .sooner or later the question will come to purge to free up space. but what do i know ,. i am just a dum farm boy with a hi school education that shortcuts words so i dont wear my pecker finger out typin ,.. LOL
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pecker finger ? know what you mean but PICKER finger would have worked also, spell check right?
The way that it is works for me.
 
The variety of on and off topics are a comprehensive and inclusive enough to review for interesting topics to contribute to, or ignore by passing by. The task of going to other truck, car, UTV, or dragline crane would dilute the richness of this Talk forum, and might hide topics inside a forum with much smaller readership. I imagine some of the brand specific topics are visited less than 10% of this one. I like the exposure these topics receive.

The statement (or implied meaning): I remember my neighbor had that model, he ended up putting a timesert in the casting to strengthen the connection. Is an answer that would not have been available if the question was segregated to a topic specific "new" forum.

I vote to keep it as it is. Jim
 
I think it is fine !!!
I like to read about splitting/stacking firewood, making maple syrup, gardens, the weather and other diverse subjects "somewhat" related to Yesterday's Tractors.

Jim
 
If all tractor, I think things will get a little boring. It's nice to see the kids getting married, maybe someone is sick, or injured, and requests prayer. Maybe a pet has died, or a new one has come along. If the wife made the same food three times a day I would probably get a little tired of the same thing. I vote to keep it like it is, just one sight. Just don't open something if it's not tractor related. Then every one will be happy. Stan
 
If it's got an engine, I say it's fair game. As I've told people before if your removing a broken bolt, it doesn't matter whether that bolt is in a car, truck, tractor, crane, or lawnmower. If you've got a brake squealing, a rod knocking, or whatever, the same, basic things true for nearly any mechanical repair, regardless of the vehicle it's on.

That being the case, why not let all of that kind of info stay right here? This is about the most popular area we have, and where a post will generally receive the most views and therefore responses, instead of spreading it out all around the site by trying to make things way to specific.
 
King Loren,
By executive order, you can start your site by simply putting "News Week Car and Truck" in subject line.
Geo
 
If you think it's not appropriate or if it doesn't interest you, then don't read it. I certainly do not read every post that is posted.
 
Sorry, I say leave it as is. I am an old iron collector, tractors, dozers, sawmills, woodworking equipment, trucks. Many things posted apply to more then just tractors. I just skip the things I know nothing about and have nothing to add.
 
I say leave well enough alone. Why go looking for trouble where there's not any. Use your brain and just ignore or skip over any post you are not interested in. The title or the first few words should be enough to filter those out. You're not forced to read any of them. Mine included. Ta ta.
 
I also think that it should stay the same. I have seen to many dead forums with no new topics.Pretty soon all you have left is the server. OT keeps it alive for sure. I come back 3 times a day or more looking for knowledge or experiences. Sounds like im not alone.
 
Shouldn't this have been posted under "site comments"?

And the reason it wasn't, very few would have ever seen it.

Same thing will happen if more topic forums are added, the response will be lessened, more questions go unanswered.

I say leave it be. Easy enough to skip the post if the title doesn't interest you.
 
Just to lighten up this whole thread and keep it fun,,In gonna add,,My dad bought an old model A car when he was 14 years old ,and he turned into a doodlebug type tractor.He told me all about it,,but we have no pictures of it.But///if I did have pictures of it,,it was a car,,could I post it here ,,or there ,,if things change?I Wouldn't know what to do? (lol) One thing for sure Loren I really like seeing your firewood ,the whole process,,always like your shop,fabrications,neatness of painting,stacking of the wood,,etc,,,,dont ever stop posting,,it is a great inspiration to me for sure,,and In pretty sure for many others too!!!Also//Loren, thanks for the call yesterday,it cheered me up,,always like hearing from you!
 
Here is a question that has perplexed me for a very long time:

HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU DON'T WANT TO READ IT UNLESS YOU READ IT???

So many say, "If you don't want to read it, don't read it," as the solution to OT posts. That's all well and good if the poster adheres to the convention of putting OT in the subject header and/or comes up with a well-written descriptive subject.

90% of the time the subject is misleading or non-descriptive (i.e. "HELP"), so you don't know what's in the post until you read it. By then it is too late. You can't un-read something and get your time back. I can see why this frustrates people.

Of course having a separate forum for it is not the solution. If someone can't follow the simple conventions of putting OT in the subject and coming up with a descriptive subject, what makes you think that they will put it in the right forum?
 
Well, that caused quite a stir. It seems like the concern is over the title/topic, maybe it would be appropriate to change the title/topic from Tractor Talk Discussion Board to Daily Discussion Board.
 
I wasn't trying to start an argument. Just wetting my finger and sticking it in the air to see which way the wind was blowing. I get along with Tractor Talk just fine on Classic View.
Thanks for the replies.
Loren
 
For whatever my 2 cents are worth I like it the way it is.

I have turned wrenches on everything from 2 stroke to 4 stroke, gas, diesel, propane, turbines etc.

Theory of operation is the same be it a car, truck, tractor, semi, generator, pump...

Electrical is electrical, hydraulics are hydraulics the same goes for cooling systems, drive train, ignition and so on.

I appreciate when someone can answer a question about an ancient piece of equipment and I am always willing to share the knowledge I have gained over the years anytime I feel it will benefit someone out there with a question.

Like others have said there are many categories they rarely if ever look at, personally most of my time is spent on;

Tractor talk
Tool talk
Restoration and repair tips
John Deere
Case

Once in a while I look through;

Crawlers, loaders
Implement alley
Transporting

Beyond that if someone posted in one of the other forms that they were giving away a million dollars I would not know about it.
 
I frequent Tractor Talk in Classic View and never get bored.
What would help is if posters would be more descriptive and clearer in the title of their posts, which would help the readers of the forum in deciding which thread to open (and follow) OR which to skip.
Note: this applies to all forums of YTMAG.
 
We also need a "Topper" section where people can post their" I've been sicker than that, or that's nothing, I've been, done, etc".
Cmore
 

Well , has anybody bothered to count the "fors" and the "againsts ". Sounds like the "againsts" have it .

Put me in the "againsts " -- I'm old , Therefore definitionally I do not like change. Change nothing , not even the name of the Board.

:>) :>) :>)

kajun
 
Larry,
I liked seeing the Kings maple syrup operation. Learned a lot. I really don't think YT really cares what is posted as long as we are polite and stay away from political topics. I've seen 100's of topics not related to tractors. Don't see the big deal.
geo.
 
My vote is also to leave it alone.
When it comes to off topic posts, there is usually no better place to post them where they will get the attention they need for quick answers.
If there were a separate forum for say hydraulics, how many WITH THE KNOWLEDGE would be checking in there and reading and posting? Here, if there is a question about hydraulics, I can either read it or pass it over. My choice. BUT, the experts in that field may never go to a relatively inactive forum to see if somebody needs help.
The same goes for cars, trucks, trains, and anything else with an engine. Or not, as in the case of implements.

I might add, as a former SysOp (before the big internet boom), I took DELIGHT in seeing a lot of activity on the forums. An active forum invites more activity. A dead forum will slowly fade out until it dies from lack of participation.
 
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