Wikipedia for Site+

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   It was suggested in another thread that a wiki-type capability to the site might be helpful for posting common content from historical threads that could be searchable and generally available at a higher level than threads. I offered my services if this seems like something that would add value. So, post here if you have any thoughts on this. (For those that may not be familiar, the wikipedia site is likely the most well-known wiki site. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

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JazzNLiz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 27 Mar 2016 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Topic: Wikipedia for Site+ Posted: 13 Apr 2016 at 6:50pm
	It was suggested in another thread that a wiki-type capability to the site might be helpful for posting common content from historical threads that could be searchable and generally available at a higher level than threads. I offered my services if this seems like something that would add value. So, post here if you have any thoughts on this. (For those that may not be familiar, the wikipedia site is likely the most well-known wiki site. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
	Liz the camper, 181G Ned 'the best' border collie Jazz - Tennessee Walker 2008 Toyota Tundra/2005 Honda Pilot

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 14 Apr 2016 at 6:35am
	Thank you for the kind offer, Liz! Hopefully, we will get a number of comments from the membership.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 15 Apr 2016 at 10:02pm
	What content do you want to put into the wiki?
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

JazzNLiz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 27 Mar 2016 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 17 Apr 2016 at 10:25am
	Organizing material around the thread topics might be a place to start. For instance, a 'Tips & Maintenance' (T&M) category might collect all good answers from any of the threads. A 'Pod-Mods' category could have mod pictures & install/construct/modify instructions. There could be sub-categories, e.g. T&M-Solar, T&M-Wheels, T&M-Towing, Mods-Kitchen, Mods-Storage, Mods-uDome. I'm just making this up, the first step would be to find a set of starting content & then see how the categories shake out.
	Liz the camper, 181G Ned 'the best' border collie Jazz - Tennessee Walker 2008 Toyota Tundra/2005 Honda Pilot

gnawed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Apr 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 8:48pm
	The pod instruction manual posts would seem like a natural fit for wiki content.

fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 8:59pm
	There are so many questions, so many (different) answers. I have always found the the forum search function works very well. When that doesn't get me the info I want, I Google the forum: https://www.google.com/search?q=black+tank+site%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.rpod-owners.com&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 It's a noble effort to create a wiki. Just not sure every question has the right answer. fred
	2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 26 Apr 2016 at 9:56pm
	My hesitation is about the work necessary to keep it up-to-date. It will be a big job for whoever does it (not me - already have a full schedule).
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

JazzNLiz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 27 Mar 2016 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Posted: 27 Apr 2016 at 8:28am
	The initial effort isn't too bad & the idea behind a wiki is that people contribute. It's not so much to give 'right' answers, but to make information more available. But if the search function works well across the full site then that could be enough for folks.
	Liz the camper, 181G Ned 'the best' border collie Jazz - Tennessee Walker 2008 Toyota Tundra/2005 Honda Pilot

gnawed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Apr 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Posted: 27 Apr 2016 at 8:45am
	I have been spending a lot of time reading hundreds of posts on this forum to learn all I can about camping with an rpod. Something a wiki could provide is a place for terminology definitions and a structured place for all the concepts an rpod owner should know. The forum search is great, but you have to know what you are seeking. Maybe a wiki can start as a place where the names, components, and systems can be defined for an rpod. Enabling a person new to this topic to ask the right questions and to understand better the answers.