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    Welcome To All... 

    by
    bing
    Published on 03-08-2010 02:41 AM

    Welcome everyone to the brand spanking new NYSpeed.com, SON240sx.org, Toronto Nisssan.ca, NECC.com and more….

    This project has been a long time coming and I’m sure it will be a few weeks before we really work out all the minor bugs but please have a look around at some of the new features and functionalities that VB 4.0 provides.

    This main page is common across forums and will be home to the latest announcements, videos, photos, events, news, vendors, and other relevant information coming out of the network in its entirety.

    Another key feature of VB 4.0 is the blogging application that will allow users to maintain a blog inside the forum network. At present we have restricted blogging rights to vendors and a select few individuals to develop blog content while we sort out the broader scope of the application.

    Inside the forum network each property maintains its independent identity; however, there are also common areas such as a Network Off-Topic forum, Network Announcements forum and a brand new Network Wheels & Tires Classifieds forum among others.

    The intent is two fold. First and foremost the individual identities of each community are to be maintained and supported with the utmost of concern. However, secondly and no less importantly, all users now have selective access to a broader, international conversation and marketplace.

    Your concerns and critique are important, but only if expressed respectfully.

    The boldness and pace of this evolution is somewhat unprecedented but absolutely necessary in order not just to meet, but also to facilitate the needs, the challenges, and the opportunities that are available to us all as digital-automotive-social-networking-enthusiasts.

    Please enjoy, behave, be social and be sociable.

    More to come…

    Bing
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    The Forum Network Explained 

    by
    Onyx Z32
    Published on 03-08-2010 02:40 AM

    Welcome back everyone! There is a lot of new functionality to the forums, one of which is the new network structure that will allow cross-collaboration between forums. Take a look at the following image and I'll explain it below.

    (forums may not be exact)


    So what does all this mean exactly? While the basic structure of your home site remains the same, some forums can now be seen on multiple sites.

    For example, in the 'Classifieds' section your classic forums for selling locally remain. But if you have a set of wheels, tires or automotive parts you now have the option to place them for sale in a 'Network-Wide' section. This gives you a larger user base to sell your item!

    We've also added 'Network-Wide' auto and OT sections. If you have general automotive questions that might be best served by asking the whole network, or if some automotive news effects everyone, post it here. In the same way, some OT news or sports threads for example might be a good fit for the Network OT section.

    Be aware that these sections will be moderated HEAVILY. We won't tolerate cross-country hate (sports topics excluded ) and if you're not mature enough to interact with the rest of the world (so-to-speak) your access to these sections will simply be revoked.
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