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bugman72 · 07-21-2006, 07:32 AM

Is there any way to stop or at least limit people from starting up build threads when all they have is a set of wheels, an unpainted body, and maybe some electronics? I've seen so many of these in the past couple of weeks, it's ridiculous. Most of the threads even mention that they don't even know when they are going to get the rest of the parts. I've seen at least three TLT builds this way and the OP said that they weren't sure when they were going to be getting the axles.

Come on, if you don't have the axles, it ain't a build yet!

The last thing I, and I believe most of the others on this board, want to see is pictures of a bunch of parts, none of which could collectively be put together to resemble anything close to a crawler.

If you don't have all of the parts, don't start a thread! It's supposed to be a "build" thread, not a "hey, see what parts I have SO FAR and don't know when I'm going to get the rest" thread.

badger · 07-21-2006, 09:51 AM

Please post the links to the threads in here. When I see lame threads like that I simply file them in the Newbie General garbage bin.

bugman72 · 07-21-2006, 09:56 AM

I'll have to go back and see if I can find most of the ones I can remember. I'd prefer to PM you the threads as opposed to listing them here. I'm sure that someone will get their panties in a twist if they see that their thread has been singled out.

badger · 07-21-2006, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bugman72

I'll have to go back and see if I can find most of the ones I can remember. I'd prefer to PM you the threads as opposed to listing them here. I'm sure that someone will get their panties in a twist if they see that their thread has been singled out.

Agreed. PM is fine. You can also use the "report bad post"

to notify moderators.

Thanks.

FrankyRizzo · 07-21-2006, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bugman72

I'm sure that someone will get their panties in a twist if they see that their thread has been singled out.

We know who you are now so I guess it is kind of a cows opinion.

1BadJeepBruiser · 07-21-2006, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by badger

Please post the links to the threads in here. When I see lame threads like that I simply file them in the Newbie General garbage bin.

I just fixed one in the tlt forum, moved to the "trash bin"

Mike

ColquittCustom405 · 07-21-2006, 09:29 PM

What the problem is? You guys don't like my killer-axle-and-Moabs-with-no-rim photos?

Brainstain · 07-26-2006, 03:17 AM

What about a thread like. "I've got some parts here and some in the mail or being built"? As long as you're showing direction and have some things to show and build until the other parts get here is that alright? Build threads that last longer than 2 days keep people coming back. I can't just accumulate EVERYTHING at once anyway..

bugman72 · 07-26-2006, 06:52 AM

In my opinion, build threads are just that...BUILD threads. Not an "accumulation" thread. Here's my thought...if a person really wants to start a thread because they are excited about building their crawler, but they don't have all the parts ready to actually do the "building", then don't title the thread as a "build thread".

When I see a build thread, I want to see a truck being built. It may not be built to completion, but definite forward progress needs to be made. When I did my build thread for my P4 chassis, I took pictures as I went along and then once I had completed the build, I created the build thread.

Maybe Badger or another mod can chime in and let me know if I'm way off base here.

Brainstain · 07-27-2006, 03:30 AM

I've seen it posted a few times that people like longer lasting "accumulation" threads.. Think about it. If monstr (sp?) would have posted everything in his "Jims Rebuild" thread, it would have sucked balls. Cuz every day you were waiting anxiously to see if Jim was gonna hurt himself or bang that **** next door. I understand that it shouldn't start out as "Here's the wheel nuts I'll be using. Once the wheels get here I'll post those and if I get my TLT axles for christmas I'll post them up", but it shouldn't be mandatory to have the truck done before you post pix of the progress.

bugman72 · 07-27-2006, 06:39 AM

I agree...I didn't mean that EVERYONE has to have a finished truck before they post a build thread. I made mention of how I did it as a reference. "Jim's" build is a perfect example (as well as countless others) on how to IMO properly do a build thread. The two examples that you gave are exactly what I was referring to on how NOT to do a build thread.

I saw a thread touted as a "Build" thread not too long ago (that I believe one of the mods appropriately AXED) that had nothing more than a pair of freaking axles and nothing else. The OP had no idea on when he was going to be able to get the rest of the parts. That is NOT a build thread.

I feel as long as some forward progress is made within a day or two, and you have the majority of the parts to at least make the axles resemble something similar to a truck, then it's a build thread. Otherwise, it's just a "Whoohoo, I got my axles and I want to show everyone how shiny they are" thread.

JohnRobHolmes · 07-27-2006, 08:48 AM

you mean like my spider build thread that is just a pic of my lathe right now?

run2jeepn · 07-27-2006, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

you mean like my spider build thread that is just a pic of my lathe right now?

Just like that. Or like my Project Skinny Tube?

badger · 07-27-2006, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

you mean like my spider build thread that is just a pic of my lathe right now?

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Originally Posted by run2jeepn

Just like that. Or like my Project Skinny Tube?

Thanks for pointing those out to me, I have deleted both of them.

JohnRobHolmes · 07-27-2006, 10:04 AM

I love you too badger

run2jeepn · 07-27-2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

I love you too badger

Same here. Glad I could help.

badger · 07-27-2006, 10:05 AM

bugman72 · 07-27-2006, 10:23 AM

Not quite the same...neither one of you guys stated in the title of your thread that it was "The Spider Build Thread" or "Project Skinny Build Thread" but simply titled "The Spider" and "Project Skinny". Neither of those thread names to me make mention that we will ever see a completed ready-to-run truck. Plus, both of you fine gentlemen are high standing, contributing members of this forum and it's just assumed that if you start a thread, it's going have SOME worth.

07-21-2006, 07:32 AM	#1
bugman72 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jefferson City Posts: 345	Truck build-up...with no truck! Is there any way to stop or at least limit people from starting up build threads when all they have is a set of wheels, an unpainted body, and maybe some electronics? I've seen so many of these in the past couple of weeks, it's ridiculous. Most of the threads even mention that they don't even know when they are going to get the rest of the parts. I've seen at least three TLT builds this way and the OP said that they weren't sure when they were going to be getting the axles. Come on, if you don't have the axles, it ain't a build yet! The last thing I, and I believe most of the others on this board, want to see is pictures of a bunch of parts, none of which could collectively be put together to resemble anything close to a crawler. If you don't have all of the parts, don't start a thread! It's supposed to be a "build" thread, not a "hey, see what parts I have SO FAR and don't know when I'm going to get the rest" thread.

07-21-2006, 09:51 AM	#2
badger Diggin' the new SCX10 II! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 11,402	Please post the links to the threads in here. When I see lame threads like that I simply file them in the Newbie General garbage bin.

07-21-2006, 09:56 AM	#3
bugman72 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jefferson City Posts: 345	I'll have to go back and see if I can find most of the ones I can remember. I'd prefer to PM you the threads as opposed to listing them here. I'm sure that someone will get their panties in a twist if they see that their thread has been singled out.

07-21-2006, 09:29 PM	#7
ColquittCustom405 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 7,420	What the problem is? You guys don't like my killer-axle-and-Moabs-with-no-rim photos?

07-26-2006, 03:17 AM	#8
Brainstain Nope.. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Whiteland, Indiana Posts: 1,849	What about a thread like. "I've got some parts here and some in the mail or being built"? As long as you're showing direction and have some things to show and build until the other parts get here is that alright? Build threads that last longer than 2 days keep people coming back. I can't just accumulate EVERYTHING at once anyway..

07-26-2006, 06:52 AM	#9
bugman72 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jefferson City Posts: 345	In my opinion, build threads are just that...BUILD threads. Not an "accumulation" thread. Here's my thought...if a person really wants to start a thread because they are excited about building their crawler, but they don't have all the parts ready to actually do the "building", then don't title the thread as a "build thread". When I see a build thread, I want to see a truck being built. It may not be built to completion, but definite forward progress needs to be made. When I did my build thread for my P4 chassis, I took pictures as I went along and then once I had completed the build, I created the build thread. Maybe Badger or another mod can chime in and let me know if I'm way off base here.

07-27-2006, 03:30 AM	#10
Brainstain Nope.. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Whiteland, Indiana Posts: 1,849	I've seen it posted a few times that people like longer lasting "accumulation" threads.. Think about it. If monstr (sp?) would have posted everything in his "Jims Rebuild" thread, it would have sucked balls. Cuz every day you were waiting anxiously to see if Jim was gonna hurt himself or bang that **** next door. I understand that it shouldn't start out as "Here's the wheel nuts I'll be using. Once the wheels get here I'll post those and if I get my TLT axles for christmas I'll post them up", but it shouldn't be mandatory to have the truck done before you post pix of the progress.

07-27-2006, 06:39 AM	#11
bugman72 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jefferson City Posts: 345	I agree...I didn't mean that EVERYONE has to have a finished truck before they post a build thread. I made mention of how I did it as a reference. "Jim's" build is a perfect example (as well as countless others) on how to IMO properly do a build thread. The two examples that you gave are exactly what I was referring to on how NOT to do a build thread. I saw a thread touted as a "Build" thread not too long ago (that I believe one of the mods appropriately AXED) that had nothing more than a pair of freaking axles and nothing else. The OP had no idea on when he was going to be able to get the rest of the parts. That is NOT a build thread. I feel as long as some forward progress is made within a day or two, and you have the majority of the parts to at least make the axles resemble something similar to a truck, then it's a build thread. Otherwise, it's just a "Whoohoo, I got my axles and I want to show everyone how shiny they are" thread.

07-27-2006, 08:48 AM	#12
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	you mean like my spider build thread that is just a pic of my lathe right now?

07-27-2006, 10:04 AM	#15
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I love you too badger

07-27-2006, 10:05 AM	#17
badger Diggin' the new SCX10 II! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 11,402

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07-27-2006, 10:23 AM	#18
bugman72 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jefferson City Posts: 345	Not quite the same...neither one of you guys stated in the title of your thread that it was "The Spider Build Thread" or "Project Skinny Build Thread" but simply titled "The Spider" and "Project Skinny". Neither of those thread names to me make mention that we will ever see a completed ready-to-run truck. Plus, both of you fine gentlemen are high standing, contributing members of this forum and it's just assumed that if you start a thread, it's going have SOME worth.

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