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hugh · 2007-02-22, 10:43 AM

I have been toying for a long time about the idea of a Canadian AnalogHome forum.

Where folks could discuss buying appliances, HVAC issues, home repairs and services, homeowner help and hints with a Canadian twist!

Does this interest anyone? Do you have forums like this you currently visit? Would you be interested in moderating a forum or two?

Would anyone be interested in being a partner and administering the forums.

The forum would be separate from the Digital Forum but all existing members would be moved over and there would be direct links from here etc.

Thoughts ideas?

Cheers,
Hugh

p.s. If you're interested in being involved in such a venture please PM me with your thoughts, experience etc.

pjreid · 2007-02-22, 11:12 AM

Hi hugh,

Maybe I'm just in a weird mood today, but I first parsed that line as "AngloHome" and got a good chuckle...AngloHome: "A forum dedicated to English-speaking Homeowners' issues"

In retrospect the two terms aren't that similar I suppose, but for some odd reason my brain reported that one back to me at first glance.

chadsfake · 2007-02-22, 11:32 AM

I think it is a good idea. I am planning to by a new fridge and stove and have had a hard time finding good reviews for the GE Profile appliances I am leaning towards.

stampeder · 2007-02-22, 11:43 AM

I agree that its a good idea, but I'm also playing the name game.

AnalogHome = some people have an acreage an' a log home

But seriously that name is a bit clumsy because few people would really think of the term analogue to define their consumer electronics surroundings. It was just not a common term in the way that digital has become.

What about something like "connectedhome.ca", which is unused at this time?

Proteosome · 2007-02-22, 12:06 PM

I like the idea. Appliances are just as difficult to buy as consumer electronics because of all the misinformation and lack of details. It would also be nice to have a section where you could enquire about simple household repairs and updates.

I agree with those who posted above me that the name could use some polishing. CompleteHome, TotalHome, are a couple of (likely bad) suggestions.

hugh · 2007-02-22, 12:18 PM

Actually, if it happened, I would have no intention of Analoghome. I was just trying to differentiate it from Digital.

This forum is all about consumer electronics for the home. The other forum would be about all the other stuff in the home.

2007-02-22, 10:43 AM	#1
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	Canadian Appliance, HVAC and Fix Up Forums - Does it interest you? I have been toying for a long time about the idea of a Canadian AnalogHome forum. Where folks could discuss buying appliances, HVAC issues, home repairs and services, homeowner help and hints with a Canadian twist! Does this interest anyone? Do you have forums like this you currently visit? Would you be interested in moderating a forum or two? Would anyone be interested in being a partner and administering the forums. The forum would be separate from the Digital Forum but all existing members would be moved over and there would be direct links from here etc. Thoughts ideas? Cheers, Hugh p.s. If you're interested in being involved in such a venture please PM me with your thoughts, experience etc. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2007-02-22, 11:12 AM	#2
pjreid Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ajax, ON Posts: 714	AnalogHome vs AngloHome Hi hugh, Maybe I'm just in a weird mood today, but I first parsed that line as "AngloHome" and got a good chuckle...AngloHome: "A forum dedicated to English-speaking Homeowners' issues" In retrospect the two terms aren't that similar I suppose, but for some odd reason my brain reported that one back to me at first glance.

2007-02-22, 12:06 PM	#5
Proteosome Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,793	I like the idea. Appliances are just as difficult to buy as consumer electronics because of all the misinformation and lack of details. It would also be nice to have a section where you could enquire about simple household repairs and updates. I agree with those who posted above me that the name could use some polishing. CompleteHome, TotalHome, are a couple of (likely bad) suggestions. __________________ Ordinarily he was insane, but he had lucid moments when he was merely stupid.

2007-02-22, 12:18 PM	#6
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	Actually, if it happened, I would have no intention of Analoghome. I was just trying to differentiate it from Digital. This forum is all about consumer electronics for the home. The other forum would be about all the other stuff in the home. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

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2007-02-22, 11:32 AM	#3
chadsfake Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coquitlam BC, Hitachi 55HDT79, Toshiba 47HL167 Posts: 110	I think it is a good idea. I am planning to by a new fridge and stove and have had a hard time finding good reviews for the GE Profile appliances I am leaning towards.

2007-02-22, 11:43 AM	#4
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	I agree that its a good idea, but I'm also playing the name game. AnalogHome = some people have an acreage an' a log home But seriously that name is a bit clumsy because few people would really think of the term analogue to define their consumer electronics surroundings. It was just not a common term in the way that digital has become. What about something like "connectedhome.ca", which is unused at this time?