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We Want YOU to Contribute Knowledge to Wiki Writeups! |
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Written by Bob_98SR5
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April 3, 2007
Bob_98SR5
So what's all the fuss about the Ultimate Yota Wiki? And what's so different about a tech thread in any vehicle's subforum vs the UY Wiki writeup? And why should you contribute your time and effort to participating in a Wiki writeup? Those are definitely some great questions to ask, so I will address them below.
 First, the main difference between a tech thread/writeup in a vehicle subforum and a Wiki writeup is this: a Wiki writeup is tech post or writeup that has been vetted for accuracy and consolidated into a single writeup and moved into our Wiki page---that is to say, we will identify or take requests on what writeups we'd like to "Wiki-ize". So what's the value in doing that? Here's an example: how many times have you read a tech thread about Seafoam, but then read another post that contradicted the first tech thread in a small but important detail, but then read a third post that contridicted the first, but agreed with the second? Confusing, huh? So as a result, these three threads start to perpetuate some true and some false information.
Wouldn't it be great if a small team of experienced volunteers tackled the problem and wrote the "end-all-of-end-all Seafoam writeup?" That is our goal and that is what we'd like you to participate in.
Second, our core belief is to get everyone involved and engaged in the development and the culture of this site---a culture of helping those who wish to help themselves. Notice I said "site" and not just forum because it is our strategy to define ourselves and our mission beyond just another Toyota forum. By involving yourself in the process of contributing to a Wiki writeup, we want you to take "pride in ownership" and engaging yourself with other members to contribute great technical resources that benefits others beyond the normal forum posting experience. You will get co-authorship rights, so your name will be immortalized in the document 
And lastly, why all the fuss about the Wiki and what do I get out of it? Well simply put, we intend this to be a community of people helping people. There is a certain sense of satisfaction I know everyone here has had by helping a good friend or a random stranger with a modification or a simple maintenance repair. But instead of sharing that with just one person at a time, you'd be able to help thousands of people at once!
And that is the kind of community we want to build and the staff here at UltimateYota.com hope you will want the same. Email me at bobkim @ 4runners.org and sign up as a co-author to any of the writeups below! Thanks!!
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