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i find the same on t shirt forums - people join and then ask without reading, a ten minute read would probably leave them with less questions to ask - and when they do ask they would be a bit more informed. perhaps we need at the start of every subforum, ie vinyl/flex whats required, cutter, cutter software, computer, corel draw or similar and then flex, heat press etc. and very useful would be, in the printers section a simple bit about what printer ink (generic terms) can be used for which processes.

I think you've hit the nail on the head - a fair few people ask before reading as they expect instant answers. After they have received the answer, off they go - sometimes never to be heard, or seen, again. :rolleyes:

another one might be to answer all the colour problems with printers - colour profiles what they are and why you need them, it would be great if you prevent people from posting UNTIL they had read some of the forum

I think there should be a tutorial section, videos images, really in-depth. You could charge a one off download fee. I love a good vid or really detailed images on a step by step guide. The maker could even collect a small fee per download, and if people keep posting the same question (like me...) you can direct them to the download section.

Just a thought.

good idea about download/tutorial section. this is in plans for future.

These are areas we've been looking at, video tutorials, FAQ's etc. There are already a lot of very good videos around so it seems a little daft to re-invent the wheel. I may approach some of the companies who have these vids with a view to sharing. I could have a go myself but time is just too limited at the moment. I have been thinking FAQ's in each section may be a good start to help reduce the number of repeated threads.

FAQ's would be a good starting point with maybe links to any videos such as on You Tube.

yes like what paper is best maybe you could run a vote and get the results for that FAQ
and printers etc

the basic facts would be good as well esp for us newbies

and following on from another post i just put
Photoshop videos

How about Free membership as well as Commercial membership - commercial membership would give right to post links and adverts to website in separate folder