The Library, what is it and why - LotusTalk

sandsmuseum · 01-20-2006, 10:48 AM

The Library is a portion of the EliseTalk forum that attempts to consolidate all the great content scattered throughout. It attempts to be a "real" Library, where you can find answers to many of your questions.

The content in the Library is created by the community. For example, an informative thread on doing an alignment or bleeding the clutch appears and the community contributes to the thread.

This thread is then copied to the Library. It is important to note that the original thread, with all(!) the posts, is left intact and in place. The copy that appears in the Library is then edited for content so it is concise and on topic. Clarification questions, off topic posts, highjacks and other posts not specifically about the topic are removed.

The original posts are attributed to the people that made the posts.

Any pictures included in the thread will be hosted in the EliseTalk Gallery. This insures that the content will be understandable and will not suffer because the pictures were later deleted.

Since the threads are edited and the pictures hosted in the Gallery, it is understandable that some people do not want their content used. As editor for the Library, I respect these wishes and delete their content from the Library thread.

Like all volunteers here, I do this as the rest of my life allows. Please be patient when making suggestions or nominations.

The Library will slowly grow as the community contributes to the content. It will be so full of information that people will make it the first stop when wondering how to modify or repair their Elise. I welcome nominations for threads to be moved to the Library. Concise and knowedgable content is always welcome.

Nominations are now open. Just add them to this thread...

Michael

0o7 · 01-20-2006, 10:50 AM

Very cool! Daddy likes references!

smoseley · 01-20-2006, 10:52 AM

This is awesome! May I also suggest the ability for people to contribute "articles" to the Library? Something like SitePoint's format. (www.sitepoint.com).

cixelsyd · 02-01-2006, 10:59 PM

nice break light flasher write up with pictures:

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...d=1#post312509

-=cixel

cixelsyd · 04-10-2006, 11:33 PM

Nice "interior" thread on "radio delete cubby" with links to purchase.

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...813#post362813

ben · 04-11-2006, 08:35 PM

Fantastic idea! No doubt it will be of great benefit to current owners and prospective owners alike.

sandsmuseum · 04-13-2006, 12:10 PM

Thanks for the suggestions on contributions to the Library. All are excellent.

I have not been working as hard on doing the coin op game restorations (my day job) and have tried to work down some of the six month backlog. As a result, the Library is suffering from neglect more than usual.

I promise to get back to the contribuitons and add a few articles every weekend.

Michael

Paul MD · 04-13-2006, 12:48 PM

People seemed to like this solution...

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10442

01-20-2006, 10:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
sandsmuseum Exige enthusiast... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 775 Images: 33	The Library, what is it and why The Library is a portion of the EliseTalk forum that attempts to consolidate all the great content scattered throughout. It attempts to be a "real" Library, where you can find answers to many of your questions. The content in the Library is created by the community. For example, an informative thread on doing an alignment or bleeding the clutch appears and the community contributes to the thread. This thread is then copied to the Library. It is important to note that the original thread, with all(!) the posts, is left intact and in place. The copy that appears in the Library is then edited for content so it is concise and on topic. Clarification questions, off topic posts, highjacks and other posts not specifically about the topic are removed. The original posts are attributed to the people that made the posts. Any pictures included in the thread will be hosted in the EliseTalk Gallery. This insures that the content will be understandable and will not suffer because the pictures were later deleted. Since the threads are edited and the pictures hosted in the Gallery, it is understandable that some people do not want their content used. As editor for the Library, I respect these wishes and delete their content from the Library thread. Like all volunteers here, I do this as the rest of my life allows. Please be patient when making suggestions or nominations. The Library will slowly grow as the community contributes to the content. It will be so full of information that people will make it the first stop when wondering how to modify or repair their Elise. I welcome nominations for threads to be moved to the Library. Concise and knowedgable content is always welcome. Nominations are now open. Just add them to this thread... Michael __________________ www.sandsmuseum.com antique coin op repair mod for the Library on EliseTalk

01-20-2006, 10:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
smoseley Bubble Boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 12,132 Images: 8	This is awesome! May I also suggest the ability for people to contribute "articles" to the Library? Something like SitePoint's format. (www.sitepoint.com). __________________ - Steve Transio - Software Development & Web Design, Miami, FL

02-01-2006, 10:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
cixelsyd COM Court Jester Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: upstate NY Posts: 265	nice break light flasher write up with pictures: http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...d=1#post312509 -=cixel __________________ Night life guide and other things to do in New York City! Limited Slip Mafia member since Dec 2005; COM member since Oct 20th, 2004. 2005 Southern New York SCCA SS Championship: second place. "The passenger seat is smaller than the driver's seat, and it is bolted in place. It is there where you tell someone, 'There is your spot; keep your elbows out of the way and hold on.'" ---Lotus Cars USA spokesman Colin Price

04-10-2006, 11:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
cixelsyd COM Court Jester Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: upstate NY Posts: 265	Nice "interior" thread on "radio delete cubby" with links to purchase. http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...813#post362813 __________________ Night life guide and other things to do in New York City! Limited Slip Mafia member since Dec 2005; COM member since Oct 20th, 2004. 2005 Southern New York SCCA SS Championship: second place. "The passenger seat is smaller than the driver's seat, and it is bolted in place. It is there where you tell someone, 'There is your spot; keep your elbows out of the way and hold on.'" ---Lotus Cars USA spokesman Colin Price

04-11-2006, 08:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
ben wants to lose 1000lbs Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in Europe for sometime Posts: 192	Fantastic idea! No doubt it will be of great benefit to current owners and prospective owners alike. __________________ WTB: lightly used Chrome Orange (or ST, GG) on Black, Touring, HT (ideally), Starshield Elise

01-20-2006, 10:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
0o7 toys toys toys Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TX Posts: 827	Very cool! Daddy likes references!

04-13-2006, 12:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
sandsmuseum Exige enthusiast... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 775 Images: 33	taking a break, but will get to it... Thanks for the suggestions on contributions to the Library. All are excellent. I have not been working as hard on doing the coin op game restorations (my day job) and have tried to work down some of the six month backlog. As a result, the Library is suffering from neglect more than usual. I promise to get back to the contribuitons and add a few articles every weekend. Michael __________________ www.sandsmuseum.com antique coin op repair mod for the Library on EliseTalk

04-13-2006, 12:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul MD 2nd Timer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Back in Sunny Maryland Posts: 732	People seemed to like this solution... http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10442

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