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What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« on: February 07, 2012, 10:22:11 pm »
As a spin off of the autotrader thread, what changes/enhancements/additions would you like to see for autos.ca?

It is wide open, you have an idea, let us know.  We are open to all suggestions and are all adults and can take criticism.

Examples are:
  • What do you want more of?
  • What do you want less of?
  • What is working well?
  • What isn't working well?
  • What are we missing that should be added?
  • What isn't missing that we should never add?

Examples of current enhancements we are working on are: comparison tests making a more regular return and less duplicate vehicle reviews
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2012, 10:26:59 pm »
Get rid of that lawyer guy Charness.  Those articles are awful and are a waste of space. 
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2012, 12:04:42 am »
^ Ban Ron.  ;D


I'd like to see at least some instrument data. 0-60, 1/4 mile, sound level. Maybe posting results from Motoring?

What about upvote/downvoting posts on the forum? It used to have that function way back when.
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2012, 01:38:50 am »
Kill the Incentives section.  It's horrendous.  Was from the get go.  Has anyone on your end actually viewed it?

Everything else is pretty PRO.  :)

I notice that APAX's head office is in Montreal.  Is that the connection with Charness  ???  Somebody's BUD.  :rofl2:   You do know, he just makes those stories up.

You asked.  ;D   
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2012, 05:08:29 am »
Quote from: rrocket on February 07, 2012, 10:26:59 pm
Get rid of that lawyer guy Charness.  Those articles are awful and are a waste of space. 

+1 The concept has merit but the articles are so poorly written as to be silly.
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2012, 06:43:10 am »
iphone app
also more writers answering question in the forum about their articles, they working in a interactive media now,

Having car reps doing a q&a section
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2012, 06:47:40 am »
Quote from: articsteve on February 08, 2012, 01:38:50 am
Kill the Incentives section.  It's horrendous.  Was from the get go.  Has anyone on your end actually viewed it?

Everything else is pretty PRO.  :)

I notice that APAX's head office is in Montreal.  Is that the connection with Charness  ???  Somebody's BUD.  :rofl2:   You do know, he just makes those stories up.

You asked.  ;D   

No Apax Partners is UK based, they own billions of dollars of stuff all over the world. 

I agree with the incentives and will forward that on for sure
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2012, 06:48:16 am »
Quote from: airbalancer on February 08, 2012, 06:43:10 am
iphone app
also more writers answering question in the forum about their articles, they working in a interactive media now,

Having car reps doing a q&a section


James is working on apps for iphone and bb.  And what, James, Chris and I aren't enough for you?  ;D
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2012, 07:08:40 am »
Less Boobs like Charness and more boobs like these. ;D
http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2011/12/4/Video-Cadillac-CTS-V-Coupe-Gets-Extra-Pair-of-Airbags-7706144/

Serriously, you need to 'Spike' TV it.
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2012, 07:09:24 am »
Quote from: Mike on February 07, 2012, 10:22:11 pm

Examples of current enhancements we are working on are: comparison tests making a more regular return and less duplicate vehicle reviews

Those are both good things.

I think the concept of focussing on the law as it intersects with the automobile is a good one.  I do not think it has been particularly well executed in its current form.

Beyond that,  I've got nothing much to gripe about.

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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2012, 07:10:08 am »
Quote from: airbalancer on February 08, 2012, 06:43:10 am
iphone app
also more writers answering question in the forum about their articles, they working in a interactive media now,

Having car reps doing a q&a section

+1 to AB's comment. They write it (the review), they should defend it.
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2012, 07:11:56 am »
What's the 'MAP' button for between Calendar and Members on the tool bar?
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2012, 07:16:36 am »
Quote from: articsteve on February 08, 2012, 01:38:50 am
Kill the Incentives section.  It's horrendous.  Was from the get go.  Has anyone on your end actually viewed it?

Incentives, where's that? Oh,.......I never go to the home page. :P
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2012, 07:17:37 am »
Quote from: Mike on February 08, 2012, 06:48:16 am
Quote from: airbalancer on February 08, 2012, 06:43:10 am
iphone app
also more writers answering question in the forum about their articles, they working in a interactive media now,

Having car reps doing a q&a section


James is working on apps for iphone and bb.  And what, James, Chris and I aren't enough for you?  ;D
almost ;D
in the q&a section, people sometimes complain about ( eg)pillar size, maybe they could fined out if the pillar size is need for roll protection
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2012, 07:18:57 am »
Quote from: Railton on February 08, 2012, 07:16:36 am
Quote from: articsteve on February 08, 2012, 01:38:50 am
Kill the Incentives section.  It's horrendous.  Was from the get go.  Has anyone on your end actually viewed it?

Incentives, where's that? Oh,.......I never go to the home page. :P
Railton
where is the home page  :P
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2012, 08:12:19 am »
LOL, Chris suggested we scrap the lawyer articles, looks like many agree.
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #16 on: February 08, 2012, 08:25:28 am »
Quote from: wing on February 08, 2012, 08:12:19 am
LOL, Chris suggested we scrap the lawyer articles, looks like many agree.
Having a Lawyer on board is not a bad thing but they should be available for advice and for commenting on real cases. Charness practices in Quebec under Civil Law. Not very usefull for the rest of Canada.
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2012, 08:53:05 am »
Quote from: Railton on February 08, 2012, 08:25:28 am
Quote from: wing on February 08, 2012, 08:12:19 am
LOL, Chris suggested we scrap the lawyer articles, looks like many agree.
Having a Lawyer on board is not a bad thing but they should be available for advice and for commenting on real cases. Charness practices in Quebec under Civil Law. Not very usefull for the rest of Canada.
Railton

Plus the stories are poorly written and rather pointless.  I'd rather read Dear Abby.   :P
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #18 on: February 08, 2012, 08:59:36 am »
Quote from: Brigitte on February 08, 2012, 08:53:05 am
Quote from: Railton on February 08, 2012, 08:25:28 am
Quote from: wing on February 08, 2012, 08:12:19 am
LOL, Chris suggested we scrap the lawyer articles, looks like many agree.
Having a Lawyer on board is not a bad thing but they should be available for advice and for commenting on real cases. Charness practices in Quebec under Civil Law. Not very usefull for the rest of Canada.
Railton

Plus the stories are poorly written and rather pointless.  I'd rather read Dear Abby.   :P

Dear Brigitte?
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Re: What Would You Like to See Different on autos.ca
« Reply #19 on: February 08, 2012, 09:13:52 am »
Dear Autos forum, I never though this would happen to me..... ;D
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