So, what can we do to revitalize this forum?
 

Hello All,

I've been a big fan of CC's for some years and really enjoyed this forum about 5 yrs ago. There was a ton of activity and lots of friendships made. I met several nice folks FTF as a result of being here and learned a lot.

Upon returning, the forum is a relative ghost town. Without discussing the why's, let's brainstorm how to revitalize it.

My thoughts to kick it off:

1) Be friendly, patient and supportive to all.

2) Realize few who may post here looking for help are small engine mechanics.

3) Welcome newcomers

4) Post pictures. Lots of pictures.

5) Share your experiences...good and bad.


That's my start, what say you? I don't always do these things, but I think they're good beginning steps.


John:bigthink:

Give it time, tis the slow season.
All too soon there will be broken blowers an worn out rubber baby buggy bumpers.
follered by rumblin' wadder pump berrins' in hay-bans.
Happens every year, sure as sleigh bells ring in Amish country.:beerchug:

Yup, the slow season it is...
There is another forum I frequent, (off topic) and they are asking about the same. Most think that "faceplant" is drawing away from forums. Could be something to it, cause from what I hear, that's where the "experts" on everything hang out.:bigthink:

"Faceplant" will never come close to what is here at OCC! Though, I was thinking how we as enthusiasts would help the younger generation of enthusiasts, promoting and encouraging. Also, I think through out the years, there have been some pretty good "how to's" documented, and that we ought to take another look at them and bolster up our Tips section, as I feel it's getting out-dated. I know how ever simple they maybe, they would count and make a polished impression on new members. I have a narrow frame front axle squeeze thread I thought was decent, but fell short of Glory Land, lol!

Very good guidelines for sure!
Like others, I think it really is the slow season, for about 2 more weeks. I've got 2 Cadets in the middle of the shop now that I haven't touched in 2 weeks. One is a 782, the other is a 124. Too much else going on with Christmas upon us to worry with them right now. Heck, I have a small fortune in parts sitting here for my 2284 that need to be put on.
Other than these, no real plans for extensive Cadet work this winter. But I do have some older farm tractors that need TLC--some of them are red.:biggrin2:

I would ask the senior members to re-open old threads started by new members to inquire whether or not they are happy with their cubs and if any repair issue they were having had been resolved.

Water new grass or it will die. Easy on the fertilizer:)

Guess we each have logical differences in the thread title interpretation, ha!

:biggrin2:

jbrewer,

You have a great list there. It reminds me of mine;

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...163#post394163

Most of all, I would say, Keep doing what you're doing. It will catch on.

:beerchug:

Say more, I'm not sure I understand?

John

The previous answers and list are all great. I would just simply say treat everybody with respect and realize we do not all look at things the same way but that does not mean some one is wrong. Also as far as new posters go we only get one chance to make a good first impression.