Contest 04a Prize: cordless wrist strap

**Jason** · 09-18-2004, 12:02 AM

Prize: cordless wrist strap

What is it that keeps drawing you to TechSupportForum? Why do you enjoy TechSupportForuming? What could be improved about the experience? What do you want?

Here it is guys, post your comments, suggestions and ideas here. While we can't guarantee all of them will be implemented, they will be thought about. Those ideas that are logical, thoughtful and worthwhile will be considered.

All submitters will be entered into a drawing (nothing fancy, I will put your name in a hat). The winner will receive a brand new cordless wrist strap from me personally. If this is a success, it might become a monthly drawing with different themes.

You must be a registered Community Member to Enter though. Registration costs nothing.

So post your ideas here or email them directly to me. If you email them make sure to include your member name.

Can't think of an idea? Then we leave it to you to come up with something. Maybe a slogan? A description in 250 words. A screensaver for tsf? A background for tsf? This will be a pretty open contest.

The only thing I ask is that you are over 18 or have parents permission, and you live in the United States or Canada.

The contest will end on 10/31/04.

playitagain · 09-18-2004, 09:00 AM

Love the idea!
What keeps me coming back is the QUALITY of support from various members. Even when the posts disagree with each other, the INFORMATION I receive about why the problem could be one thing vs. another is INVALUABLE. I've met a new e-friend through this forum, so the sense of COMMUNITY makes me feel secure that information submitted is reasonable and the people in cyber-land are knowledgeable, helpful and have a sense of humor and empathy.
So, QUALITY, INVALUABLE INFORMATION in a COMMUNITY I can trust keeps me coming back time and again. Thanks for the opportunity for me to boast about you!
playitagain

**DumberDrummer** · 09-19-2004, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Can't think of an idea? Then we leave it to you to come up with something.

The thing I love most about TSF is the community. Everyone helps, everyone can get help. And its free. Everyone is really nice, no smart alecks or people with "holier than thou" attitudes. And did I mention free?

I might come back with a TSF background, but RZA's got me whipped in that department.

**DumberDrummer** · 09-19-2004, 05:38 PM

Quote:

TSF OFFERS FREE TECH SUPPORT!!!

In a study that has been running since late 2001, scientists have proved that the free tech support offered by Tech Support Forums is indeed free. In an interview with Steven Hawking, the lead researcher, we gathered much information about this phenomenon. "We are absolutely shocked at the results of this study" were his exact words.
The study was conducted by covertly studying the helpful people on the forums. One method used was to register at the forums, and then post an insanely hard computer problem that the "user" wanted solved. More often than not, the problem was solved within a week. In most cases, however, it was within the day.
Several people donate several hours a week to helping others here. SPEEDO, Danrak, Johnwill, jgvernonco, and greyknight17 are some of the psuedonyms that the most helpful volunteers work under.
To recieve your free tech support, head to www.techsupportforum.com. It really is free.

Smeghead · 09-23-2004, 09:33 AM

I will keep it simple (just like me).

Why? - Because I get an answer when I ask a question.
Why? - Because when I get an answer I can actually understand it due to the people using this site not trying to baffle me and make themselves look smarter.

£180 + VAT The cost of using microsoft tech support.
£1 per minute phone The cost of using UT2k4 tech support line.
£14,139.00 + VAT The cost of buying SQL Enterprise SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Per Processor

The joy of using TSF.......PRICELESS!....

**kodi** · 09-23-2004, 02:31 PM

I'm not eligable for the prize asI live in Australia but there is one thing I would like to see if it is at all possible.
Can we some how mark posts that we are interested in as a favourite and have the little blue logo appear like the one for posts that you have contributed to.
Many a time I have seen a post that interests me only to forget the post title (thats old age probably most of you will get it like me) and not see the results

Tempy123 · 09-30-2004, 07:52 AM

I just wanted to say Thanks !
This is where I come when I am having a problem with my Comp ..
Why -> It's Free ,,, very good incentive !
But ->> The people here are more "real" than the real people in the shops !
By that I mean: you do not get talked to like you are an idiot , every one is very helpful and they explain the " how to " in very clear and simple terms , without the condecending attitude.
I have used this Forum a few times and I am sure that I will use it a few more times -> like today !!!

Keep Up the Great Help,Work,Site !

**Jason** · 10-03-2004, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kodi0707

I'm not eligable for the prize asI live in Australia but there is one thing I would like to see if it is at all possible.
Can we some how mark posts that we are interested in as a favourite and have the little blue logo appear like the one for posts that you have contributed to.
Many a time I have seen a post that interests me only to forget the post title (thats old age probably most of you will get it like me) and not see the results

You can subscribe to them. When you subscribe to a thread it will add them to a list which you can then manage. You can see subscribed threads under the user cp link. At this point in time there is no favourites yet. We are currently looking further into this though.

sweetloop · 10-05-2004, 06:23 AM

I've just registered as a user and I love the site. One suggestion that I would find helpful is a "resolved" option for a post. When a user posts asking for help with a problem sometimes there are several responses. If the original poster could somehow indicate that the problem has been resolved that would be useful. It might even be useful if the message got bumped up in the list if it sat unresolved for too long. I know this might not work perfectly, but it might be worth considering.

**Jason** · 10-31-2004, 09:14 AM

Last day for entries.

**Jason** · 11-01-2004, 12:56 PM

Congradulations playitagain.

09-18-2004, 12:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jason Faugh a ballagh Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,475 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	Contest 04a Prize: cordless wrist strap Prize: cordless wrist strap What is it that keeps drawing you to TechSupportForum? Why do you enjoy TechSupportForuming? What could be improved about the experience? What do you want? Here it is guys, post your comments, suggestions and ideas here. While we can't guarantee all of them will be implemented, they will be thought about. Those ideas that are logical, thoughtful and worthwhile will be considered. All submitters will be entered into a drawing (nothing fancy, I will put your name in a hat). The winner will receive a brand new cordless wrist strap from me personally. If this is a success, it might become a monthly drawing with different themes. You must be a registered Community Member to Enter though. Registration costs nothing. So post your ideas here or email them directly to me. If you email them make sure to include your member name. Can't think of an idea? Then we leave it to you to come up with something. Maybe a slogan? A description in 250 words. A screensaver for tsf? A background for tsf? This will be a pretty open contest. The only thing I ask is that you are over 18 or have parents permission, and you live in the United States or Canada. The contest will end on 10/31/04. __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh

09-23-2004, 09:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Smeghead Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Belfast Posts: 169 OS: XP pro	I will keep it simple (just like me). Why? - Because I get an answer when I ask a question. Why? - Because when I get an answer I can actually understand it due to the people using this site not trying to baffle me and make themselves look smarter. £180 + VAT The cost of using microsoft tech support. £1 per minute phone The cost of using UT2k4 tech support line. £14,139.00 + VAT The cost of buying SQL Enterprise SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Per Processor The joy of using TSF.......PRICELESS!.... __________________ Smoke me a Kipper I'll be back for Breakfast..! Last edited by Smeghead; 09-23-2004 at 09:45 AM. Reason: forgot this one

09-23-2004, 02:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
kodi Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 7,396 OS: Windows 7-Ultimate 64 Bit My System	I'm not eligable for the prize asI live in Australia but there is one thing I would like to see if it is at all possible. Can we some how mark posts that we are interested in as a favourite and have the little blue logo appear like the one for posts that you have contributed to. Many a time I have seen a post that interests me only to forget the post title (thats old age probably most of you will get it like me) and not see the results __________________ Brian

09-30-2004, 07:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tempy123 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 28 OS: XP	Thank you Tech Support ... I just wanted to say Thanks ! This is where I come when I am having a problem with my Comp .. Why -> It's Free ,,, very good incentive ! But ->> The people here are more "real" than the real people in the shops ! By that I mean: you do not get talked to like you are an idiot , every one is very helpful and they explain the " how to " in very clear and simple terms , without the condecending attitude. I have used this Forum a few times and I am sure that I will use it a few more times -> like today !!! Keep Up the Great Help,Work,Site !

10-31-2004, 09:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jason Faugh a ballagh Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,475 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	Last day for entries. __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh

09-18-2004, 09:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
playitagain Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cedar Rapids Posts: 60 OS: win98se	Love the idea! What keeps me coming back is the QUALITY of support from various members. Even when the posts disagree with each other, the INFORMATION I receive about why the problem could be one thing vs. another is INVALUABLE. I've met a new e-friend through this forum, so the sense of COMMUNITY makes me feel secure that information submitted is reasonable and the people in cyber-land are knowledgeable, helpful and have a sense of humor and empathy. So, QUALITY, INVALUABLE INFORMATION in a COMMUNITY I can trust keeps me coming back time and again. Thanks for the opportunity for me to boast about you! playitagain

10-05-2004, 06:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
sweetloop Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 106 OS: XP Pro SP2 My System	I've just registered as a user and I love the site. One suggestion that I would find helpful is a "resolved" option for a post. When a user posts asking for help with a problem sometimes there are several responses. If the original poster could somehow indicate that the problem has been resolved that would be useful. It might even be useful if the message got bumped up in the list if it sat unresolved for too long. I know this might not work perfectly, but it might be worth considering.

11-01-2004, 12:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jason Faugh a ballagh Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,475 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	Congradulations playitagain. __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh