On Thu, 22 Dec 2005 13:00:28 GMT, Jonni wrote:

A regular of many years, mostly lurker and occasionally received some
great advice in here, I just wanted to run something by the masses to
see what you all think.

There is without doubt and enormous amount of useful DIY information
both within the group and on the accompanying FAQ website but I for one
am great fan of being 'shown' how to do something as well as having it
explained.

Has the group ever considered or discussed the possibility of
introducing short video clips to cover some of the FAQ material?. I
think this would be an invaluable addition to what is already and
excellent source of information. In keeping with the community aspect,
anyone could contribute to site and most importantly everything would be
free!

Some examples of a short vid clip could be:
1) Adding extra sockets
2) Mixing plaster correctly
3) Installing down lighters

One problem I foresee is that perhaps all videos may not be considered
as demonstrating 'best practice' - so a peer review\feedback system
could be introduced so that other could grade the accuracy of the info
in the video

Looking for constructive debate on this - thoughts?.....

John

What has happened in other places, is a move to web based and potentially
moderated groups.

have a look here for one I frequent a lot

www.rcgroups.com

Look under discussions.

You can post pictures, videos and anything.

Complete step by step instrictions with photos are not unusual on some
projects.

However the site costs money to run..and therefore takes in advertising.

Thats sometimes dictates a slightly more 'conservative' approach to product
bashing..imagime having saniflo, or B & Q as a sponsor...

The software core is freeware, but obviously setting it all up requires a
technical gurus, and as server based somewhere decent.

The greatest asset is that its all archived...you can read previous
material much more easily than Usenet.