Ehow and WikiHow

[luvrbus]

Do any of you guys use Ehow or Wikihow sites for answers I noticed a article on adjusting air brakes on trucks and buses on Ehow wasn't bad it was free but to ask a expert cost 28 bucks and they do have some experts I know the Cat guy.


good luck

[happycamperbrat]

I do and youtube as well. There is lots of good stuff on those sites. And home brew stuff on youtube

[Sean]

Clifford,

I , too, use those sites.  But like most of the Internet, I take everything I read there with a grain of salt; most of it is user-contributed and some of the answers are incomplete if not plain wrong.

FWIW.

-Sean
http://OurOdyssey.BlogSpot.com

[justin25taylor]

Clifford,

I , too, use those sites.  But like most of the Internet, I take everything I read there with a grain of salt; most of it is user-contributed and some of the answers are incomplete if not plain wrong.

FWIW.

-Sean
http://OurOdyssey.BlogSpot.com

Sean,
I love the way you say things. Right to the point. No muss ,no fuss.
I feel the same way about "wiki" sites.

[Hobie]

1.  I won't pay $28 for internet advice.  I may donate to someone if he has spent some time with me to solve a problem but not pay up front.

2.  Generally when I am Googling for information it usually points me to forums where many others have experienced the same problems.  Then after reading dozens of opinions I can be reasonably assured by consensus a good solution or correct information.     

3.  The Wiki and eHow sites that I have read tend to be general info and lack the deep detail that I like.  ( no offense intended to your friend, just my anecdotal experience )

[happycamperbrat]

when I dont get enough detail I post the question    Maybe we are talking about different things because I never pay for any info I get.....

[luvrbus]

I was just asking if some do pay the 28 bucks so guess what I had to try the expert advice from a DD guy on Ehow and he was very detail on his answer even sent me a diagram by email .
I knew the answer before asking fwiw and I am not one for wasting money but it was worth 28 bucks to see if he knew what was going on and he did and it would been worth 28 bucks to me after spending 3 days looking on info on setting up a 50D gear driven alternator on a 8v92 and how to adjust the gear lash lol.


good luck

[HighTechRedneck]

This thread gives me an idea.  I'd like to hear feedback on what you guys (and gals) think of it.  I haven't fully thought this one through yet, just wondering if it has potential.

Similar to the sites this thread is discussing, what if we set up a bus/bus conversion related expert advice system where people could seek answers from professionals in given fields on a pay per answer basis?  For example professionals in fields such as diesel engines, HVAC, electrical, etc.  We would seek them out and verify their professional status so that users would be able to know in advance that an experienced professional was actually on the other end.  Would there be a market for it?

[Lin]

Since the purpose for me would be to completely solve a problem, I would be not only be concerned about the providers expertise, but their availability for follow up through the entire course of the solution.  I don't think I am very interested in an experts one-time answer.  When one asks a question on this board, there will be answers.  Sometimes, even though the answer is quite expert, followup questions are needed to get the job done.  Whatever service does not guaranty that feature could turn out frustrating.

[Dreamscape]

I have done a few searches and clicked on ehow and Wiki on occasion. I just hate spending the bucks! If I look long and hard enough I usually find the answer or ask it here or the Eagles site.

I also think that is one of the main reasons for this and other bus boards, lots of questions compared to any other topic.

Anyway, most of the time I'll ask a question and Clifford answers it!

[JackConrad]

I have never used any of these services, but I am curious. Is the communication via computer chat or phone? and, is the fee for a 1 time converstion or does it include any neccessary follow ups?  Jack