If I could change TroubleFreePool, I would....

[duraleigh]

What would you like to see? We sometimes take a long time to act but we read and are open to all suggestions so let us know what you would like to do to make TFP a better place.

It's OK if it's critical as long as it's cordial.

 

[Rollercoastr]

...tweak some of the sub-categories in the Swimming Pool Care section. I've noticed that I'm not the only one to struggle to distinguish between "The TFPC Method" and "Testing and Balancing Balancing Your Water."

I'm not sure the Baquacil category pulling its weight...? I'd like to see it get replaced by "Indoor Pools". I think we could at least match, if not exceed the activity Baquacil gets.

 

[duraleigh]

Great Ideas. You will be pleased to know that there is a Reform of our sub-categories going on right now.

We don't have it completed yet but I can tell you much of what you are suggesting is in there!

 

[bakerboy]

A food/cooking section!

 

[pooldv]

A food/cooking section!

Buddy, its already there! You've got one of the most popular threads in there! LOL! :chef:

Outdoor Cooking

Is this your thread???
***Official 2016 BBQ, Smoking, Grilling, Cooking, Baking thread***

 

[Nursenini]

I love the tutorials, so much wonderful and useful information! I would love to see some tutorials on how to operate the various automation systems, and more basic information on "if you want to skim your pool, turn your pump to X speed, etc". Just basic newbie info on how to do various things and what to close or open in terms of valves, etc. We didn't get a very thorough pool school from our start up guy and it's been a very big learning curve to figure things out. I hope this makes sense...

 

[bakerboy]

Buddy, its already there! You've got one of the most popular threads in there! LOL! :chef:

Outdoor Cooking

Is this your thread???
***Official 2016 BBQ, Smoking, Grilling, Cooking, Baking thread***

Holy Smokes!!!!

I didn't even realize that!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

 

[GaryT58]

A garage sale section. Not for professionals, but for us that sometimes end up with things after upgrading or extras, that others may be interested in.

 

[kimkats]

A garage sale section. Not for professionals, but for us that sometimes end up with things after upgrading or extras, that others may be interested in.

We allow active members to post "for sale" items in the Coffee Bar.

Kim

 

[GaryT58]

We allow active members to post "for sale" items in the Coffee Bar.

Yup, I know but think a separate area would be "nice", but not a "must have".

thanks
Gary

 

[domct203]

We allow active members to post "for sale" items in the Coffee Bar.

Kim

I never realized that, or thought to look there. I'm used to a dedicated "classified' or 'for sale' section that just about all the other (non-pool) forums I visit do have.

If a separate section is not deemed needed, could we revise the Coffee Bar section description to read "Chat about any non-pool related topics here, including non-commercial for-sale postings" or something similar?

Dom

 

[duraleigh]

Back when Sean_B owned the forum, I pushed hard for a "classified" section. It failed terribly. There was hardly a post made for 6 months.

During our reorganization of the sub-forums, we may consider it again but it did a nose-dive several years ago.......I thought it would be a big success.

 

[banditig]

I didn't know you could search for old threads using the seach at top for a long time until somebody brought it up, must not be just me.

 

[Rollercoastr]

You will be pleased to know that there is a Reform of our sub-categories going on right now.

Great to hear! I think a category for SLAM would be popular.

I forgot to re-iterate my request for a member map! I'm still hoping to find someone in my area to share DE with.

 

[Dougk30]

I think this forum is very helpful, the one thing I think would help everyone to see who is talk is a new post column on the right side of the forum page. I also frequent another forum that has this exact format and they use a new post section on the right of the main forum page. I always scan to check out new and interesting topics. Maybe it is already possible and I just cannot find the tab to make it pop up. All and all this is an awesome place to learn great unbiased opinions from people who are not trying to sell you something.

 

[Rollercoastr]

I also frequent another forum that has this exact format and they use a new post section on the right of the main forum page. I always scan to check out new and interesting topics.

Yeah, my first go-to's are "What's New" and "Subscribed Threads", but I wish "What's New" only showed threads, not every post in a thread.

 

[Dougk30]

Here is an Example of the other forum I am on with the same format. Just an idea.

 

[Catanzaro]

A section dedicated only to videos (of course with an explanation). The videos can be on YouTube with a detailed explanation on what the video is all about. For example, there are videos on the TF-100 test kit, but not with the speed stir. There are a ton of videos on how to take care of a pool, clean up a green pool, etc. There are very limited videos on how to close a pool for people who close.

The videos can be from someone else and not a member. I have watched some videos, but they are not applicable to each and every pool and they are not very clear to the beginner.

 

[pabeader]

Yeah, my first go-to's are "What's New" and "Subscribed Threads", but I wish "What's New" only showed threads, not every post in a thread.

What about "New Posts" ? That's the one I use the most...

 

[Rollercoastr]

That one doesn't work for me for some reason. Case in point: when I click that now, THIS thread isn't listed, but Subscribed and What's New both show it...?