New forum Topic

LasermanLaserman
in Site Suggestions & Feedback
I have an idea that I know has been mentioned many times but it has never been implemented. I have an idea for a new forum category, maybe it could be called "The Repair Shop" or something. It seems like every week or so someone posts a new thread asking how to get marker off of a cart, how to safely remove stickers from labels, how to clean pin connectors and so on. I think if there was a new category to centralize all of the often repeated questions people could find the category easily and hopefully have their questions answered and be on their way to enjoying playing their games. I think some of the thread topics in the "Repair Shop" category could be

What should I use to clean my cart-based game's connector?
How can I remove stickers from game labels?
What should I use to clean my console?
How do I repair/replace my 72 pin connector?
How do I get marker/stickers off of a box?

I think if we had a forum category like this it would be very helpful to everyone and we can all add our ideas, hints, tips and success stories.
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  • DibinDibin
    Yeah, I think this is an excellent idea. I know there are other threads out there that explain how to remove junk off of carts and boxes. But I personally think this is will be very helpful.
  • AlderAlder
    I like the idea. Not so sure about the name. I do think that with all the number of threads asking these types of questions(I think most of us have made one at some point), it would make sense to have a separate forum for it. I'd expect newcomers to post in the "Help Wanted!" section anyway, though..



    At the very least a detailed sticky in the Help Wanted forum would be nice.
  • ElijahElijah
    Good idea IMO
  • ne$_pimpne$_pimp
    Most people just post that stuff under help wanted
  • LasermanLaserman
    Originally posted by: nes_pimp

    Most people just post that stuff under help wanted




    True, and we get many, many, many repeats of the same few questions.
    I just thought if there was a forum category about how to fix problems, clean things and whatever, it would be a lot easier on everyone.
    You could also add your opinion, tip or comment in whatever topic you would like.
  • BouncekDeLemosBouncekDeLemos
    I stated this before, this idea definitely gets my vote! It'll be easier and more organized for everyone.
  • OtterOtter
    great idea
  • ookii_risuookii_risu
    Definitely a good idea. Then everything's in one place and easy to search for.
  • NewUser123456789NewUser123456789
    I like the idea personally but understand that adding new forums isn't something that Dain likes to do.



    My thought is maybe someone could arrange a post that we would pin to the top of the Help Wanted for links to other threads that contain the information people need.





    Would that work?
  • ne$_pimpne$_pimp
    It is a good idea for sure, my only concern would be that help wanted would then become help me with my ebay or why cant I add this games to my collections list.

    However if you where to create some kind of general maintence, and repair catagory. That could also cover modified systems and custom work, this thing might take off, your deffently onto something.
  • LasermanLaserman
    I really don't know what would work best. I just wanted to throw out the idea and see what we could come up with. I think having a stickied topic in Help Wanted might help but it might get confusing when you have to click through all of the sub topics and read and/or post in which topic is relevant and wait for and probably sift through many different posts about...shit, I just confused myself, see. If we want to start a stickied category with all of the tips and links to different topics and categories, I would be happy to keep it up. I think we should get a few more opinions and see where this goes.
  • removed04092017removed04092017
    A stickie in help wanted titled something like "Common Console Problems and answers" to get them all condensed.
  • BouncekDeLemosBouncekDeLemos
    What we need is sub-categories to put threads in so it won't be convoluted.



    Example:



    Instead of



    Forum » Help Wanted!(Category) » Repair Shop (Stickyed thread) which is crammed with repairs, what to use, and all that mess in a single thread that could be hard to find what you need.



    We use



    Forum » Help Wanted!(Category) » Repair Shop(Sub Category) » Threads in that sub category to show all the various how-tos, buyers/repair guides or whatever.



    Maybe just a thought... This kinda opens up a new idea for site suggestions so sub-categories would have to be set for more than 1 thing here in order to be implemented to begin with.
  • LasermanLaserman
    Originally posted by: 3GenGames

    A stickie in help wanted titled something like "Common Console Problems and answers" to get them all condensed.





    I still think even then we would run into several different sub-categories. If we just had one stickied topic we would have to have a link for all of the topics like

    how to fix 72 pin connectors

    how to clean carts

    hw to clean boxes

    how to clean consoles

    how do I fix the blinking light

    how to ..........infinity

    My opinion is to have a Forum Sub Category for these common questions/problems. In that sub category we could have topics that address each of these issues, issues not mentioned here and any future issues that may need discussion. 

  • LasermanLaserman
    Originally posted by: BouncekDeLemos

    What we need is sub-categories to put threads in so it won't be convoluted.



    Example:



    Instead of



    Forum » Help Wanted!(Category) » Repair Shop (Stickyed thread) which is crammed with repairs, what to use, and all that mess in a single thread that could be hard to find what you need.



    We use



    Forum » Help Wanted!(Category) » Repair Shop(Sub Category) » Threads in that sub category to show all the various how-tos, buyers/repair guides or whatever.



    Maybe just a thought... This kinda opens up a new idea for site suggestions so sub-categories would have to be set for more than 1 thing here in order to be implemented to begin with.

    Brilliant!!! You read my mind as I was typing.  

  • BouncekDeLemosBouncekDeLemos
    Originally posted by: laserman81

    Originally posted by: BouncekDeLemos

    What we need is sub-categories to put threads in so it won't be convoluted.



    Example:



    Instead of



    Forum » Help Wanted!(Category) » Repair Shop (Stickyed thread) which is crammed with repairs, what to use, and all that mess in a single thread that could be hard to find what you need.



    We use



    Forum » Help Wanted!(Category) » Repair Shop(Sub Category) » Threads in that sub category to show all the various how-tos, buyers/repair guides or whatever.



    Maybe just a thought... This kinda opens up a new idea for site suggestions so sub-categories would have to be set for more than 1 thing here in order to be implemented to begin with.

    Brilliant!!! You read my mind as I was typing.  



    I like the idea of sub-categories.. but maybe in the meantime, instead of implementing more code into the forums, maybe a you can make 1 thread stickyed (Maybe locked?), and link to multiple threads. It wouldn't matter if the threads are bumped or not as long as long as that one sticked thread links to the other "How to" topics you listed.

    Still like sub categories tho. XD
  • SamSpadeSamSpade
    Originally posted by: Paul

    I like the idea personally but understand that adding new forums isn't something that Dain likes to do.

    My thought is maybe someone could arrange a post that we would pin to the top of the Help Wanted for links to other threads that contain the information people need.


    Would that work?

    I think a stickied thread would work just fine. I see this as a really good way to keep some of the "how do I clean carts" type of threads to a minimum. It seems like for awhile there, I was seeing one every damn week.

  • K.ThrowerK.Thrower
    Stickied would be best imo.
  • pats1717pats1717
    I would say stickier as well
  • P13R4TP13R4T
    Stickie definately
  • DainDain
    I think a better idea would be for a small group of people to organize a solid list of Q&A for this type of thing, then we add it as a "Repair Section" to the FAQ. It's better to link to a document than to clutter the forum with too many sticky threads.
  • BouncekDeLemosBouncekDeLemos
    ^ True, but man it's gonna be a long list of things since it's all not a sure-fire way to repair stuff, everyone has his/her own ways which could be a hassle. It's kinda like organization vs. optimization vs. everyone's opinion on how stuff can be cleaned.


    The idea of a actual "repair guide" does seem cool. Maybe a book or files of .pdf pages that could resemble the old school system manuals for the NES? Something to put in the Ezine maybe? We have to put it somewhere where there isn't a lot of code to throw in and multiple threads (sticked or not) thrown about.



    I'm pretty good at making figure drawings for game/system manuals. I'll see what I can come up with, but if anyone has any suggestions let me know.







  • VGDVGD
    Yeah, I think start it as a sticky thread. Gather all the info together. Then use it to create a comprehensive FAQ.
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