In theory, yes....but 99% of the time, people talk up stuff they run, because they bought it...and dammit, if they bought it, it must be defended to the death. I have done this before, I didn't consciously do it, but I did it.What would people think of having a place to write their own reviews? Give the chance for stome real world feedback.
I was thinking more along the lines of a section with separate threads for individual items.I tried to start one.
You can see how successful it was here. http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?262987-The-Mini-Review-Thread
wow, a thread that someone has started WITHOUT Moorey filling it with useless drivel, how did that slip past the keeper?I tried to start one.
You can see how successful it was here. http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?262987-The-Mini-Review-Thread
if there was a dedicated Moderator for these sections, they could just delete all the shit posts when they pop up.before each review ends up filled with shit talking...also requires compliance from posters...
You'd LOVE my new bike then.There's stuff I haven't run, and never will, just because I know it probably sucks, and I'll never try it. Looking at you, most carbon stuff, guide brakes, oval rings and 29" wheels.
Possibly with a poll on each thread. Sure we'd have some slanted results, e.g Avid, but it would give a new comer the confidence to see a poll showing 87% of us agree Pikes are great.if there was a dedicated Moderator for these sections, they could just delete all the shit posts when they pop up.
hopefully they would get the msg pretty quickly and fuckoff somewhere else.
Yeah, good idea. Needs to be done as suggested above.I was thinking more along the lines of a section with separate threads for individual items.
Ha was thinking the same..carbon, guides, not 29er though..You'd LOVE my new bike then.
Or a megellan, they are going cheap on Pushys and are better than the garmins.Yeah, good idea. Needs to be done as suggested above.
I've reviewed at least one item on here and although people might not have been interested in it, putting it in a non specific location makes it even more pointless.
A review section might help a bit more informed threads starting for 'what tools should I have in my bag'. It may even attract a few more members.
Mooreys concerns are partially justified. Everyone likes to think their research, analysis, and purchasing is correct. But riders also have the ability to be honest.
Quick eg. I have owned a Garmin foretrex 101, edge 305, and edge 800. The maps on the edge 800 are nowhere near as good as they could be. It has navigation ability for suburban streets which is pointless when out in the bush. Their online software could be much better. For the stuff it does over the edge 305 I give it a two out ten. Garmin are the leaders in this field but for the newer versions they need to try much harder. For now, just get a cheap 305.
I'm reviewing your review. Needs more evidence. Not saying it's wrong though. I haven't even seen the Magellan yet.Or a megellan, they are going cheap on Pushys and are better than the garmins.
Some people are pretty recalcitrant. If the first post is kept tidy it will be a good start. Using a good title for subsequent posts is handy as well...those shit talking time waters don't usually bother with that.if there was a dedicated Moderator for these sections, they could just delete all the shit posts when they pop up.
hopefully they would get the msg pretty quickly and fuckoff somewhere else.
Yep, I agree that we need sections that may be laid out similar to the trading area. In fact, I reckon the trading area and the review area could have a lot of things in common.Dozer, given that for most of us smaller purchases, upgrades and such, are much more common, would it be advisable to have a section for parts, tools, accessories rather than just complete bikes? Maybe a couple of templates are needed?
The review section will only be of value if the feedback is honest and not the sort of stuff that is trotted out to praise the supplier of said test item or to blow up the posters head because of all the wise and solid purchasing decisions they make. I guess reviewing reviewer's form will help the people checking the feedback out know how much weight they can give a review.