[ExcursionPSD]

I enjoy this

site very much, but have a few thoughts on how it could be improved and made easier to use.

The first is to greatly encourage all users to put their vehicle information in their signature. New users especially seem to ask questions without giving details about their truck, it makes responding difficult, frustrating

, vague. I'm sure it also embarasses them when asked 'dumb' questions by knowledgable people they are asking for advice. They don't know if the helpers are being sarcastic

, intimidating, critical or just trying to help.

The second would follow up on the first: Make Show Signature (yes) the default option when entering a post. I have forgotten to check it off, even though I always want to use it. (I'm just so d**n proud of my truck!)

Thanks for the consideration, I know the second may be a technical problem, but the first could be implemented in various ways, including the 'Welcome to Ford-Diesel-Com' message, or a new users FAQ.

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2000 Excursion Limited born 11/99 4x4 Toreador Red ext./gray int. 7.3PSD, 3.73LS, Skidplates, Pwr/Htd TeleMirrors, 6CDchanger, HtdBuckets, LT265/75R16D AT, Ford Wraparound deflector, PSDV8 badging, RoofMarkerLights, Tekonsha Sentinel brake cntrlr

 

[ExcursionPSD]

Some additional information:

I just registered at off-road.com and after my first login, I was greeted with a private mail message (part of their BBS software) that instructed me to be sure and update my profile as soon as possible with my detailed information. Apparently their signature info (strictly limited to 200 characters) is automatically included in your postings.

I am NOT saying I like their BBS scheme better, I really don't. Their encouragment and handling of signature info is my point.

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2000 Excursion Limited born 11/99 4x4 Toreador Red ext./gray int. 7.3PSD, 3.73LS, Skidplates, Pwr/Htd TeleMirrors, 6CDchanger, HtdBuckets, LT265/75R16D AT, Ford Wraparound deflector, PSDV8 badging, RoofMarkerLights, Tekonsha Sentinel brake cntrlr