The exact wording for the sub-forum doesn't really matter to me. It's what's to be discussed that does. I'll let the TS Powers decide what it should be called and described. I'm just interested in the discussion.

Ya know, I am still new here, but this is sounding more and more like it would be a place for people to feel elite and to make them feel as if they have something more. I will say, I do this kind of stuff for profit, but I don't see what I would discuss in a forum like that... and as for the idea of things like how to market, I think a simple post in the meeting spot asking how to advertise would be sufficient. I do stand behind the thought that this forum would exclude members and shove a wedge in. If people have questions about how to join the tech pro world, they will ask... in fact i think I saw a post like that last week. JMHO (again, and I'm sorry if this comes across poorly, i do not intend to attack anyone)

I can easily see all kinds of good topics and issues to be discussed in a forum like this!

As for appearing "elitist", that is a matter of perspecitive and opinion. As I see it, what is true is true. There is a sub group of members who are professionals who would like to discuss topics and issues that of interest to them but not to non-professionals. So what makes that "elitist"? I compare this argument to a university student body with special interest clubs.

First of all sir, that is exactly what I was referring to. You sound as if you are above others. This is not the same as the club thing in schools, clubs try to be non exclusive, you are trying to create something that would be somewhat. Yes people would be free to contribute, but there is a strong chance that they would feel excluded. They don't have a job in the field, or couldn't get one, and they are on the sidelines. If you do in fact feel like this is a nonexclusive idea, then why need a sub-forum for it? Couldn't you use the current forums to discuss your advertising and jokes about those users who think their CD drive is a cup holder? Or in that case, you could use the current threads.

What I meant by "what is true is true" is that if we are professionals, we are professionals. I didn't mean tech professionals are "elitist". I went to explain that we are simply a subgroup within the membership. Read the whole paragragh!! I was arguing that we DON'T consider ourselves "elitist"!!

Cripes!

I did read the whole paragraph. I just thought that sounded a little strong there. Take a deep breath. How about rather than simply saying there are a number of topics people would discuss in this forum, why don't you list them out, or give some examples.

Renewed Cal for Subforum for Tech Professionals!

TechSpot Management,

I just have to renew my call for this! There are more than a few of us on this site who are tech professionals and there's so much I've learnt in the past 6 months starting up my own PC servicing business that I would love to share. Not only that, but there are many questions I have and points I would like to discuss with others! Yet, there is no specific subforum for me to post them under! I can only use "The Meeting Spot" and it's just doesn't seem appropriate.

Can we please have a subforum for us to discuss topics specific to professional tech support (other than solving tech issues that is) What I mean is, we talk about things customers like, what works for a tech support business, ...

TIA,
-- Andy