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Ever givin some thought to provide a professional's corner, where professional mechanics could hang out? A couple of other MB websites did it, but they ended up using young dumb *** moderators who drove the pros off.
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Your suggestion is good and I can see how that would work in theory. Would these people answer questions and offer support to the community? Who would verify the credentials of these members?
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Referring back to the other non named website, the professional mechanics were the only ones allowed access to the site. We were able to discuss and help each other diagnose MB problems at a higher level without someone interjecting ideas like (maybe it's a fuse). The discussions can get quite technical on subects like SAMs, CANs, BCMs, etc. These pros also search the threads and offer help to DIYs. I don't mean to sound high and mighty, because I'm the first to admit that I have learned alot from DIYs. There is some pretty good talent posting here. These guys have other careers, but enjoy solving problems with their MBs. Some of them could have been awsome mechanics. In my opinion, to become a professional mechanic takes more than gettina box of tools and start fixen on cars. There is schooling and constant reading of professional journals to stay on top of your game. You can spend a fortune on one day workshops.
There is no need to verify credentials, because members will know right off who belongs and who doesn't and could ask admin to ban them. I'm a member of IATN (international automotve technical network), and you can tell the ones who tried to slide in. some questions are asked at such a basic level that they don't get answered.
There is no need to verify credentials, because members will know right off who belongs and who doesn't and could ask admin to ban them. I'm a member of IATN (international automotve technical network), and you can tell the ones who tried to slide in. some questions are asked at such a basic level that they don't get answered.
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Referring back to the other non named website, the professional mechanics were the only ones allowed access to the site. We were able to discuss and help each other diagnose MB problems at a higher level without someone interjecting ideas like (maybe it's a fuse). The discussions can get quite technical on subects like SAMs, CANs, BCMs, etc. These pros also search the threads and offer help to DIYs. I don't mean to sound high and mighty, because I'm the first to admit that I have learned alot from DIYs. There is some pretty good talent posting here. These guys have other careers, but enjoy solving problems with their MBs. Some of them could have been awsome mechanics. In my opinion, to become a professional mechanic takes more than gettina box of tools and start fixen on cars. There is schooling and constant reading of professional journals to stay on top of your game. You can spend a fortune on one day workshops.
There is no need to verify credentials, because members will know right off who belongs and who doesn't and could ask admin to ban them. I'm a member of IATN (international automotve technical network), and you can tell the ones who tried to slide in. some questions are asked at such a basic level that they don't get answered.
There is no need to verify credentials, because members will know right off who belongs and who doesn't and could ask admin to ban them. I'm a member of IATN (international automotve technical network), and you can tell the ones who tried to slide in. some questions are asked at such a basic level that they don't get answered.
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If something like this is formed, I think you should make it viewable by all with limited access for posting to the professionals. It would make it easier for the pro's to refer DIY'ers to the section, and allow amateurs to learn.
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I really appreciate your thoughts and input, but I don't believe that would be feasable, because it would kinda be like students hanging out in the faculty lounge. At any rate it is a moot point, because administration has apparently decided as we Navy man say" deep sixed the idea" which is indicated by its reticence on the subject.
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I really appreciate your thoughts and input, but I don't believe that would be feasable, because it would kinda be like students hanging out in the faculty lounge. At any rate it is a moot point, because administration has apparently decided as we Navy man say" deep sixed the idea" which is indicated by its reticence on the subject.
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I Respect the no flame, but I'm not sure of the question. There is no benefit to just a few. Companies like Pixar realize that to draw talent you need to provide a comfortable environment. Talent roosts where it feels comfortable. I'm sure of this, because I have friends at Pixar. The point is that if Professional mechanics start converging here, they will be available to help the members. It is the nature of the beast to help others. As to the freebies why should professional mechanics spend time helping others for free, when they can be making money at there profession?
