Ideas on improving the F1 forum

[sameerrao]

The following is my take on the F1 forum. I would like to make it clear that I am not singling anyone out for criticism but am stating things as they are and should be (IMHO)

Analysis of the JW F1 Forum as it stands today:

- Too many repeated comparisons (Senna v/s Schumacher ad nauseum) or "is driver X the best ever" with X being Schumacher, Senna, et al.

- Slightly delayed stickies for races - causes numerous posts to record comments on a) Race schedule times on TV b) practice and quallys c) race results. Where 3 or four posts would do there are sometimes 8 posts for each race

- Too many race result stickies in the beginning of the section - caused the first new post to appear way down the screen -- NOTE: I requested Jabba to fix this and now I think it looks much better.

- More focus on news and rumours than anything else

My recommendations:

- Have a couple of stickies in the beginning - for capturing a) Multimedia posts (race clips, etc) b) Good websites to visit, c) Pictures from the races, etc. This will keep things better organized in one place and avoid too many posts.

- A historical section - to give a perspective of F1 over the years. Most of the young people on this site have been exposed to just the Schumacher era.

- A world champion review section - a) describes the drivers b) their achievements c) video clips if any

- A technical section - to argue/discuss FIA rules, aerodynamics whatever tickles your interest.

- A trivia section - with F1 related quizzes, etc.

- A competition to predict the results (Pity the man who put his money on Raikkonen )

For each race we need:
- One sticky each for Practice/Qual and Race to capture the results and analysis thereof
- pictures and video links - onboard laps, incidents during the races
- Race Analysis - by JWites as well as analysis from itv-f1.com and others

This is my first cut. I will add more stuff when I think of it.

I would love to hear all your suggestions to make this site more rewarding

[TT]

As for the sticky, it was indeed way to much we think from now on, only the topic(s) about the last GP should be sticky and de-sticked when the next GP come

You talk about "sections" in your suggestions, but you actually mean "topics" I think, right?

[sameerrao]

You talk about "sections" in your suggestions, but you actually mean "topics" I think, right?

Correct

[mindgam3]

Agreed with just about all of the above ^^ Although maybe too many stickies may clutter up the forum?? Unless there's a sticky for every aspect that could be written about?

[sameerrao]

Agreed with just about all of the above ^^ Although maybe too many stickies may clutter up the forum?? Unless there's a sticky for every aspect that could be written about?

I agree. A good template to use would be the StAnger Porsche forum for handling multimedia and news

[TT]

No need to have them all sticky. When somebody has a tech question or a tech article he can post it in the tech topic for instance, and same goes for multimedia stuff and so on. And for ppl to find them, there is no need to have them all on top I guess

[Jabba]

Originally Posted by sameerrao The following is my take on the F1 forum. I would like to make it clear that I am not singling anyone out for criticism but am stating things as they are and should be (IMHO) Analysis of the JW F1 Forum as it stands today: - Too many repeated comparisons (Senna v/s Schumacher ad nauseum) or "is driver X the best ever" with X being Schumacher, Senna, et al. - Slightly delayed stickies for races - causes numerous posts to record comments on a) Race schedule times on TV b) practice and quallys c) race results. Where 3 or four posts would do there are sometimes 8 posts for each race - Too many race result stickies in the beginning of the section - caused the first new post to appear way down the screen -- NOTE: I requested Jabba to fix this and now I think it looks much better. - More focus on news and rumours than anything else My recommendations: - Have a couple of stickies in the beginning - for capturing a) Multimedia posts (race clips, etc) b) Good websites to visit, c) Pictures from the races, etc. This will keep things better organized in one place and avoid too many posts. - A historical section - to give a perspective of F1 over the years. Most of the young people on this site have been exposed to just the Schumacher era. - A world champion review section - a) describes the drivers b) their achievements c) video clips if any - A technical section - to argue/discuss FIA rules, aerodynamics whatever tickles your interest. - A trivia section - with F1 related quizzes, etc. - A competition to predict the results (Pity the man who put his money on Raikkonen ) For each race we need: - One sticky each for Practice/Qual and Race to capture the results and analysis thereof - pictures and video links - onboard laps, incidents during the races - Race Analysis - by JWites as well as analysis from itv-f1.com and others This is my first cut. I will add more stuff when I think of it. I would love to hear all your suggestions to make this site more rewarding

When JW first started I kept this section updated on a fairly regular basis.

Once things started to get busier however and with the loss of my ADSL connection at home obviously some things were not updated as fast as they should have been.

Hence the need for a dedicated moderator.

With reference to the topics/sections we may upgrade to a newer version of php that supports sub-forums that I think would work great for what you want to do.

My contribution to the section will be the highlights show after every race and maybe the actual race and qualifying...I think we should start a dedicated F1 club for people that would like to download these videos as for obvious reasons they cannot be hosted publicly.

[sameerrao]

My contribution to the section will be the highlights show after every race and maybe the actual race and qualifying...I think we should start a dedicated F1 club for people that would like to download these videos as for obvious reasons they cannot be hosted publicly.

The highlights/race/qual vids will be awesome. The ITv coverage is the best English speaking review for sure. Hip hip hooray!

[No.1]

Originally Posted by Jabba My contribution to the section will be the highlights show after every race and maybe the actual race and qualifying...I think we should start a dedicated F1 club for people that would like to download these videos as for obvious reasons they cannot be hosted publicly.

Count me in Jabba.

i haven't got enough time to watch race/qualifying shows, and often miss the highlights.

It would sure be great to see an up to date F1 Section (not that i don't appreciate the current section, but it could clearly be improved). This would allow me to see the best bits of the races, and also take part in the many discussions in the F1 Section.

BUT - one race i won't be missing will be this weekend's British Grand Prix 8)

[Jabba]

Well the videos will be for everyone already in the downloading group and also for members of the F1 group decided by the section moderator (only the F1 videos)

Obviously TT reserves the right to remove anyone that we have listed on our "pain in the ass" black list.

[No.1]

Originally Posted by Jabba Well the videos will be for everyone already in the downloading group and also for members of the F1 group decided by the section moderator (only the F1 videos)

Phew


And it is great for there to be a spread of power through 5 or 6 moderators, rather than only a couple who have to deal with all the admin and mainteneance

[Toronto]

i think a media section, like scans and small videos. would be good

i have a subscription to f1 racing, and would love to share some scans

[sameerrao]

i have a subscription to f1 racing, and would love to share some scans

Great idea...

[X-ale]

Originally Posted by Jabba "pain in the ass" black list.

:idea: dam now i think i'm in it and it would just be stupid to ask so no need to reply unless you actually pitty my curiosity ops:

[mindgam3]

Do you have motorsTV on sky jabba? They do a very good F1 "magazine", one before every race called inside grand prix. If you do have this and have the time i think this owuld be a great program to put up for d/l too; it gives a preview of the race coming up with news and some technical highlights....