Crazy Idea I've Have... Thoughts? - GoFuckYourself.com

96ukssob · 04-26-2011, 01:13 PM

I've been pondering on an idea for a while now and wanted to get some feedback...

Some of you are experts in a certain field, others... pretend you are. Lets say for example SEO.

Now some might work as a consultant, others work for a company, and some have a small business or do it on the side. Besides reading blogs and articles from other "experts" would you find it worthwhile to join a forum (free of course) that only allowed in experts in your field so you wouldn't get nagging noobs wanting help or people who did not know what they were talking about posting random shit?

In my area of expertise, I often find myself reading blogs and articles from other "experts" who are wrong or what they just posted is out of date and no longer valid. On forums I find there is maybe 1 in 10,000 that has more than basic knowledge and dont want to spend my time giving advice instead of learning.

At the end of the day, would it be of any value to have a place to go and chat with other people of your caliber?

Nicky · 04-26-2011, 01:15 PM

Yes It would be nice but a board like that wouldn't exactly be crowded with people.

czarina · 04-26-2011, 01:18 PM

A long time ago I thought that's what GFY was for. Now I stand corrected.

PR_Glen · 04-26-2011, 01:20 PM

the problem with that is there is always new and better ways to do things, if you don't let the new people in you deprive yourself of any growth or new ideas...

haha experts forum where its 5 people in a thread all agreeing with each other until the money runs out...

Vendzilla · 04-26-2011, 01:21 PM

problem is that everyone thinks they are experts

96ukssob · 04-26-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicky

Yes It would be nice but a board like that wouldn't exactly be crowded with people.

very true, but would have an area for novice/amateurs to experts. only people who meet certain prerequisites (mainly knowledge) would be let into the "experts" area.

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Originally Posted by PR_Glen

the problem with that is there is always new and better ways to do things, if you don't let the new people in you deprive yourself of any growth or new ideas...

haha experts forum where its 5 people in a thread all agreeing with each other until the money runs out...

yeah, thats the downside. I was at a conference once arguing with 3 people about a topic. Although there is/was no solid evidence of either one of us being correct, it didn't stop until someone said "screw this, were going in circles" and walked away.

however, thinking about it after there was some good points that were brought up. Just like in practicing medicine, things change but if you associate with other doctors, you may see things differently.

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Originally Posted by Vendzilla

problem is that everyone thinks they are experts

yes, that is definitely true but requiring them to have some preliminary skills and knowledge will help

Kiopa_Matt · 04-26-2011, 01:35 PM

And how exactly do you plan to execute that idea?

Personally, no, I wouldn't use it. If I was investment advice, I'll call an investment firm like Edward Jones. If I want medical advice, I'll goto my doctor. And so on...

grumpy · 04-26-2011, 01:37 PM

great idea, there is a name for it, wikipedia.

96ukssob · 04-26-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiopa_Matt

And how exactly do you plan to execute that idea?

Personally, no, I wouldn't use it. If I was investment advice, I'll call an investment firm like Edward Jones. If I want medical advice, I'll goto my doctor. And so on...

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Originally Posted by grumpy

great idea, there is a name for it, wikipedia.

read what I said... if you are an expert in that field, not just looking for advice. If you were an investment banker, would you call your investor and ask for advice? Likewise, if your a doctor... you get the point

barcodes · 04-26-2011, 02:21 PM

An adult based linkedin type of site would be pretty nifty. Let them choose their friends and add that friends network, etc.

If you could find a script that worked somewhat like google analytics or webmaster tools where they can import a random code or text file to their domain for verification, that would be sweet as well.

My advice is probably overkill but I spend most of my life with my head in the clouds.

A linked in type of site with google like verification would rock. I'm an affiliate though, so I probably wouldn't be allowed in lol ={.

Good luck if you choose to do it, sounds like a fun project.

04-26-2011, 01:13 PM	#1
96ukssob So Fucking Banananananas Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: If I was in your ass you'd know it Posts: 12,991	Crazy Idea I've Have... Thoughts? I've been pondering on an idea for a while now and wanted to get some feedback... Some of you are experts in a certain field, others... pretend you are. Lets say for example SEO. Now some might work as a consultant, others work for a company, and some have a small business or do it on the side. Besides reading blogs and articles from other "experts" would you find it worthwhile to join a forum (free of course) that only allowed in experts in your field so you wouldn't get nagging noobs wanting help or people who did not know what they were talking about posting random shit? In my area of expertise, I often find myself reading blogs and articles from other "experts" who are wrong or what they just posted is out of date and no longer valid. On forums I find there is maybe 1 in 10,000 that has more than basic knowledge and dont want to spend my time giving advice instead of learning. At the end of the day, would it be of any value to have a place to go and chat with other people of your caliber? __________________ Email: Clicky on Me

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Nicky Judge Jury and Executioner Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 30,069	Yes It would be nice but a board like that wouldn't exactly be crowded with people. __________________ gfynicky @ gmail.com

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Kiopa_Matt Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,448	And how exactly do you plan to execute that idea? Personally, no, I wouldn't use it. If I was investment advice, I'll call an investment firm like Edward Jones. If I want medical advice, I'll goto my doctor. And so on... __________________ xMarkPro -- Ultimate Blog Network Management Streamline your marketing operations. Centralize management of domains, pages, Wordpress blogs, sponsors, link codes, media items, sales and traffic statistics, plus more!

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czarina Webmaster Extraordinaire Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: A beautiful beach... Posts: 10,748	A long time ago I thought that's what GFY was for. Now I stand corrected.

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barcodes Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 2,040	An adult based linkedin type of site would be pretty nifty. Let them choose their friends and add that friends network, etc. If you could find a script that worked somewhat like google analytics or webmaster tools where they can import a random code or text file to their domain for verification, that would be sweet as well. My advice is probably overkill but I spend most of my life with my head in the clouds. A linked in type of site with google like verification would rock. I'm an affiliate though, so I probably wouldn't be allowed in lol ={. Good luck if you choose to do it, sounds like a fun project. Last edited by barcodes; 04-26-2011 at 02:24 PM..