mschmidt Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 My suggestion to add to the main list would be to include a "Ask a Boardie a Question" section where volunteers can have there username linked to a PM so that newcomers can ask (what they may perceive as a stupid) question to someone who has been around longer without the fear of a hell-storm. We can even include topics we are more familiar with to aid newcomers. Example: key books, moderns, silver age, CGC grading, CGC fees, turn around times, page quality, etc. I'll volunteer to help here (if HS will likes the idea) and ask for other volunteers as well (once again, if HS likes the idea). What the link would look like: ASK A BOARDIE A QUESTION For GOLDEN AGE Boardie For SILVER AGE Boardie For BRONZE AGE Boardie For COPPER AGE Boardie For MODERN AGE Ask ItsJustRyan For GRADING (CGC) Questions Boardie For RESTORATION Detection Boardie For SELLING on the BOARDS Boardie Etc. Etc. Etc. HS could wrap this in a spoiler in the main list and volunteers could offer to help on selected topics. Just an idea. Take it or leave it. Volunteers can help in more than one content area as well. Someone may be knowledgable on restoration detection and GA books, so they could volunteer to be listed under both header... Something similar, thread link Niche Collecting/Subject Matter Experts My favorite part of that thread: SPECIALTY EXPERTS Comic Grade Mr. 9.8--9.8 And above, White PQ only. Doesn't matter which book you have - as long as it's a 9.8 (or above), Mr. 9.8 is the go-to expert. But only if they have white pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GACollectibles Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 My suggestion to add to the main list would be to include a "Ask a Boardie a Question" section where volunteers can have there username linked to a PM so that newcomers can ask (what they may perceive as a stupid) question to someone who has been around longer without the fear of a hell-storm. We can even include topics we are more familiar with to aid newcomers. Example: key books, moderns, silver age, CGC grading, CGC fees, turn around times, page quality, etc. I'll volunteer to help here (if HS will likes the idea) and ask for other volunteers as well (once again, if HS likes the idea). What the link would look like: ASK A BOARDIE A QUESTION For GOLDEN AGE Boardie For SILVER AGE Boardie For BRONZE AGE Boardie For COPPER AGE Boardie For MODERN AGE Ask ItsJustRyan For GRADING (CGC) Questions Boardie For RESTORATION Detection Boardie For SELLING on the BOARDS Boardie Etc. Etc. Etc. HS could wrap this in a spoiler in the main list and volunteers could offer to help on selected topics. Just an idea. Take it or leave it. Volunteers can help in more than one content area as well. Someone may be knowledgable on restoration detection and GA books, so they could volunteer to be listed under both header... This was tried previously - took all of 5 mins before it turned into a "I'm more of an expert than you are" contest. Forward all question's to Ajax's mom- problem solved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveySwick Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 My suggestion to add to the main list would be to include a "Ask a Boardie a Question" section where volunteers can have there username linked to a PM so that newcomers can ask (what they may perceive as a stupid) question to someone who has been around longer without the fear of a hell-storm. We can even include topics we are more familiar with to aid newcomers. Example: key books, moderns, silver age, CGC grading, CGC fees, turn around times, page quality, etc. I'll volunteer to help here (if HS will likes the idea) and ask for other volunteers as well (once again, if HS likes the idea). What the link would look like: ASK A BOARDIE A QUESTION For GOLDEN AGE Boardie For SILVER AGE Boardie For BRONZE AGE Boardie For COPPER AGE Boardie For MODERN AGE Ask ItsJustRyan For GRADING (CGC) Questions Boardie For RESTORATION Detection Boardie For SELLING on the BOARDS Boardie Etc. Etc. Etc. HS could wrap this in a spoiler in the main list and volunteers could offer to help on selected topics. Just an idea. Take it or leave it. Volunteers can help in more than one content area as well. Someone may be knowledgable on restoration detection and GA books, so they could volunteer to be listed under both header... Something similar, thread link Niche Collecting/Subject Matter Experts (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Great initiative (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newshane Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I've been thinking about doing this for a while, but you've beaten me to it. Great job with this! Hopefully they will "sticky-note" this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anfield Fox Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Great idea Harvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Add this to your list: Board Moderation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababooey Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Also important: Board Moderation Is that a new information link or are you jockeying for SME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunsicker Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Also important: Board Moderation Is that a new information link or are you jockeying for SME I can think of many people who are better SME's in board moderation than PiP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpinkpanther67 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Where is the "How to put together a longbox" link? Classic thread!!! I laughed til there were tears!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GACollectibles Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Every N00B should know how to change their Custom Title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 My suggestion to add to the main list would be to include a "Ask a Boardie a Question" section where volunteers can have there username linked to a PM so that newcomers can ask (what they may perceive as a stupid) question to someone who has been around longer without the fear of a hell-storm. We can even include topics we are more familiar with to aid newcomers. Example: key books, moderns, silver age, CGC grading, CGC fees, turn around times, page quality, etc. I'll volunteer to help here (if HS will likes the idea) and ask for other volunteers as well (once again, if HS likes the idea). What the link would look like: ASK A BOARDIE A QUESTION For GOLDEN AGE Boardie For SILVER AGE Boardie For BRONZE AGE Boardie For COPPER AGE Boardie For MODERN AGE Ask ItsJustRyan For GRADING (CGC) Questions Boardie For RESTORATION Detection Boardie For SELLING on the BOARDS Boardie Etc. Etc. Etc. HS could wrap this in a spoiler in the main list and volunteers could offer to help on selected topics. Just an idea. Take it or leave it. Volunteers can help in more than one content area as well. Someone may be knowledgable on restoration detection and GA books, so they could volunteer to be listed under both header... This was tried previously - took all of 5 mins before it turned into a "I'm more of an expert than you are" contest. Those are the bestest threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunsicker Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Every N00B should know how to change their Custom Title I'm calling bull on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsJustRyan Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 This was tried previously - took all of 5 mins before it turned into a "I'm more of an expert than you are" contest. It's all good. No one has to be an 'expert' - rather a traffic director to help people find the answers they seek. AND, multiple people can be listed under each category Doesn't have to devolve into madness... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveySwick Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Every N00B should know how to change their Custom Title I'm calling bull on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GACollectibles Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Every N00B should know how to change their Custom Title I'm calling bull on that. Er, you might want to check your custom title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditch Fahrenheit Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Every N00B should know how to change their Custom Title I'm calling bull on that. Er, you might want to check your custom title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunsicker Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Every N00B should know how to change their Custom Title I'm calling bull on that. Er, you might want to check your custom title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GACollectibles Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Every N00B should know how to change their Custom Title I'm calling bull on that. Er, you might want to check your custom title. It was frickin' funny while it lasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarveySwick Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Every N00B should know how to change their Custom Title I'm calling bull on that. Er, you might want to check your custom title. It was frickin' funny while it lasted. I'll admit it.One day I saw his Custom Title one day and it actually made me try to figure that out. I searched under Preferences for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
