Suggest Questions For The Site FAQ

Viper007Bond · April 30th, 2004, 9:32 PM

I'm gonna write the FAQ and need some questions to put in it. Any suggestions as to what should go in it?

I was thinking of the histories of both shows (anyone care to provide details - wanna make sure I have my facts straight) as well as some other stuff.

justin syder · May 1st, 2004, 3:41 AM

start with "when will top gear start?".

zach will want to remind himself to read the question over and over and over... images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Viper007Bond · May 8th, 2004, 4:13 PM

Anyone care to explain to me the histories of the shows? I'm not really that sure what happened...

And seriously, gimme some other stuff to put in it. Help me out - I have enough to do as it is. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Renesis · May 8th, 2004, 4:35 PM

hmm I don't know right now but I'll think about it...

and you should make it an announcement that we would see on top of each section so people would stiop asking how to use bittorrent

Jostyrostelli · June 17th, 2004, 8:53 PM

Why should I register?
Explaination of how to make a banner/signature? images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

([img] and [/img] tags)
What is a FAQ section? images/smilies/wink.gif

Is there a limit to signature image size?
What are the rules?
How do I edit my profile?
How do I find posts that may already have the answer to the question I have? (Very Important!)
How do I put a poll in my post?
Can I send email to other members?
What Are Moderators?
What are active topics?
What do I do if I forget my Password?
Can I be notified by e-mail when there are new posts? '

It may sound stupid with this questions..but i'm sure it comes in handy with the new members...And with this FAQ you might encourage people to become a member and participate to the forum.

Good luck

Renesis · June 17th, 2004, 9:22 PM

most of the ones you listed are already included in the base PhpBB forum FAQ

http://gear.viper007bond.com/forum/faq.php

some are nice though! images/smilies/smile.gif

Viper007Bond · June 17th, 2004, 11:40 PM

I'm talking about this FAQ which is meant for questions about the site and shows. images/smilies/wink.gif

Zindon · October 19th, 2004, 12:59 PM

Ok, here's what I can remember about the history. Bear mind some of this happened before I was even alive, so I might not be spot on.

Top Gear started in 1978, according to IMDB. The foramt was fairly similar since it's inception - a number of items, each dealt with by a different presenter. Some well known (in the UK at least) names were presenters, including Noel Edmonds and Angela Rippon.

In 1989 Jeremy Clarkson joined the programme. His distinctive style worked well, and along with Tiff Needell and Quentin Willson, the show was doing pretty well. This lasted until 2000, when Clarkson left to try other projects, including a chat show. The show carried on for another year until the BBC decided Top Gear had reached the end of the road (see what I did there) and didn't renew it for another series.

The fairly newly formed Channel 5 (now 'five', all lower case) bought the format from the production company, keeping the same presenters: Tiff, VBH (mmm), and Quentin, maybe some others too. This became Fifth Gear.

Then in 2002, the BBC realised getting rid of Top Gear was a pretty stupid idea. They got Clarkson back on board, and relauched the show with the same name, but a completely new (and enormously succesful, imo) format. All the other presenters were new faces. This is Top Gear as we now and love it today. Oh, but James May replaced the fat guy from Series 2 onwards.

There have been other motoring shows on terrestrial UK TV, Channel 4's Driven was pretty good in places. ITV's attempt, Pulling Power is, quite frankly, pants. I'm not sure it's on anymore.

Hope this helps.

Viper007Bond · October 19th, 2004, 1:04 PM

That helps a lot! images/smilies/smile.gif

*remembers that he never really did finish the FAQ on the site*

Zindon · October 19th, 2004, 1:46 PM

I've also got a suggestion for a FAQ.

"What source do the captures come from, and which codecs are used?"

or something to that effect. I presume the answers are digital TV (Freeview or satellite), and some kind of MPEG-4 codec, but it would be nice to have it in the faq.

Viper007Bond · October 19th, 2004, 1:49 PM

Previous rips to this month were just standard TV, but Vuk got a DV box, so now they're digital.

April 30th, 2004, 9:32 PM	#1
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,623 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 340	Suggest Questions For The Site FAQ I'm gonna write the FAQ and need some questions to put in it. Any suggestions as to what should go in it? I was thinking of the histories of both shows (anyone care to provide details - wanna make sure I have my facts straight) as well as some other stuff. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

May 1st, 2004, 3:41 AM	#2
justin syder Joined: Dec 8th, 2003 Last Online: August 18th, 2009 Location: New York, USA Age: 29 Posts: 4,098 Car: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E Rep Power: 35	start with "when will top gear start?". zach will want to remind himself to read the question over and over and over... __________________ "I’ll sock you in the goddamn face and you’ll stay plastered!" -William F. Buckley Jr. Ich Fahre Deutschen, Ich Fahre Mercedes-Benz.

May 8th, 2004, 4:13 PM	#3
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,623 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 340	Anyone care to explain to me the histories of the shows? I'm not really that sure what happened... And seriously, gimme some other stuff to put in it. Help me out - I have enough to do as it is. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

June 17th, 2004, 8:53 PM	#5
Jostyrostelli Joined: May 29th, 2004 Last Online: March 16th, 2010 Posts: 8,062 Rep Power: 33	Why should I register? Explaination of how to make a banner/signature? ([img] and [/img] tags) What is a FAQ section? Is there a limit to signature image size? What are the rules? How do I edit my profile? How do I find posts that may already have the answer to the question I have? (Very Important!) How do I put a poll in my post? Can I send email to other members? What Are Moderators? What are active topics? What do I do if I forget my Password? Can I be notified by e-mail when there are new posts? ' It may sound stupid with this questions..but i'm sure it comes in handy with the new members...And with this FAQ you might encourage people to become a member and participate to the forum. Good luck __________________ Your talents are not an achievement. What you do with them is. Owner of a 1970 Beetle 1300. (click for movies) Water is only to do the dishes.

June 17th, 2004, 11:40 PM	#7
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,623 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 340	I'm talking about this FAQ which is meant for questions about the site and shows. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

May 8th, 2004, 4:35 PM	#4
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: February 17th, 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 9,669 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 36	hmm I don't know right now but I'll think about it... and you should make it an announcement that we would see on top of each section so people would stiop asking how to use bittorrent

June 17th, 2004, 9:22 PM	#6
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: February 17th, 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 9,669 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 36	most of the ones you listed are already included in the base PhpBB forum FAQ http://gear.viper007bond.com/forum/faq.php some are nice though!

October 19th, 2004, 12:59 PM	#8
Zindon Joined: Oct 19th, 2004 Last Online: June 1st, 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Ok, here's what I can remember about the history. Bear mind some of this happened before I was even alive, so I might not be spot on. Top Gear started in 1978, according to IMDB. The foramt was fairly similar since it's inception - a number of items, each dealt with by a different presenter. Some well known (in the UK at least) names were presenters, including Noel Edmonds and Angela Rippon. In 1989 Jeremy Clarkson joined the programme. His distinctive style worked well, and along with Tiff Needell and Quentin Willson, the show was doing pretty well. This lasted until 2000, when Clarkson left to try other projects, including a chat show. The show carried on for another year until the BBC decided Top Gear had reached the end of the road (see what I did there) and didn't renew it for another series. The fairly newly formed Channel 5 (now 'five', all lower case) bought the format from the production company, keeping the same presenters: Tiff, VBH (mmm), and Quentin, maybe some others too. This became Fifth Gear. Then in 2002, the BBC realised getting rid of Top Gear was a pretty stupid idea. They got Clarkson back on board, and relauched the show with the same name, but a completely new (and enormously succesful, imo) format. All the other presenters were new faces. This is Top Gear as we now and love it today. Oh, but James May replaced the fat guy from Series 2 onwards. There have been other motoring shows on terrestrial UK TV, Channel 4's Driven was pretty good in places. ITV's attempt, Pulling Power is, quite frankly, pants. I'm not sure it's on anymore. Hope this helps.

October 19th, 2004, 1:04 PM	#9
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,623 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 340	That helps a lot! remembers that he never really did finish the FAQ on the site __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

October 19th, 2004, 1:46 PM	#10
Zindon Joined: Oct 19th, 2004 Last Online: June 1st, 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	I've also got a suggestion for a FAQ. "What source do the captures come from, and which codecs are used?" or something to that effect. I presume the answers are digital TV (Freeview or satellite), and some kind of MPEG-4 codec, but it would be nice to have it in the faq.

October 19th, 2004, 1:49 PM	#11
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,623 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 340	Previous rips to this month were just standard TV, but Vuk got a DV box, so now they're digital. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

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