Experience Level of poster in posts and product reviews ?

In lieu of this thread:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/21862-product-testers.html

It looks like we are going to be getting more reviews on products from a ranging experience level of posters.

I was thinking about this, and thought of a simple way we can all help each other out.

I figure, for what it is worth, we could provide something like this information in our review threads:
"How long have you been detailing?"
I have been a hobbyist for 15 years. Been detailing as a side job for 2 years.

"How extensive would you say your product knowledge in this range is?"
I have tried approximately 8 different exterior trim protectants in the past.

From that, people could compare their experience to level to yours in a general way.

Of course, I am not saying copy these questions in each review thread - but if we provide this info, I can see where it would be helpful. You take Mike that has been detailing professionally for "X" years and has tried 100 different paste waxes...you could surmise that he knows a little about them.

Good idea?

DLB
 
I like the sound of that DB. It Will give others a perspective on not just your overall experience but your experience with that particular style of product.

Maybe also add what your goto product for that application is also? For example, I usually grab my Natty's Red for an LSP but I am here to review MaxWax.

BTW, did Aston Martin steal your initials for their lineup or what?
 
That is a decent idea DB, maybe Meghan will make something up as a guide to how she wants the review done and what she feels would be best to support that review-i.e. number of years experience and what products you have use in that catagory, etc.
 
I get Aston Martin royalties every year. As well as getting to test drive whatever their newest DB"x" car happens to be.

(I wish). :D

DLB
 
ASPHALT ROCKET said:
That is a decent idea DB, maybe Meghan will make something up as a guide to how she wants the review done and what she feels would be best to support that review-i.e. number of years experience and what products you have use in that catagory, etc.
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That sounds good except that often is the case when reviews are born out of a forum member winning a free giveaway as was the case with me and the fk218 sealant that I reviewed. And as you know son I have very little experience.

Seeing as we are talking about product reviews and testing and reviewing new products I would like to take this opportunity to suggest that you and other people who have consistantly and unselfishly shared their valuable knowledge and experience be enlisted as product testers and or consultants on this forum. You and people like Loudog, resurfer, rasky or Mark and Jacob from auto lavish are all examples of forum members that come to mind. Members that not only know how to talk the talk but know how to walk the walk.
I think that if AG made you and the others that I have mentioned testers / consultants it would round out the existing AG lineup in a very positive way. I am sure there are other qualified members of the forum but these are just the ones that stand out in my mind. No disrespect intended.
Just my 2 cents
 
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unclestu said:
That sounds good except that often is the case when reviews are born out of a forum member winning a free giveaway as was the case with me and the fk218 sealant that I reviewed. And as you know son I have very little experience.

Seeing as we are talking about product reviews and testing and reviewing new products I would like to take this opportunity to suggest that you and other people who have consistantly and unselfishly shared their valuable knowledge and experience be enlisted as product testers and or consultants on this forum. You and people like Loudog, resurfer, rasky or Mark and Jacob from auto lavish are all examples of forum members that come to mind. Members that not only know how to talk the talk but know how to walk the walk.
I think that if AG made you and the others that I have mentioned testers / consultants it would round out the existing AG lineup in a very positive way. I am sure there are other qualified members of the forum but these are just the ones that stand out in my mind. No disrespect intended.
Just my 2 cents
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Actually, I disagree with you UncleStu to a point. (But not too much since you drive my dream car!!!) I appreciate all of the helpful posts and guidance that all of those you listed above have posted. In addition, I have found posts from members like you when you were starting out to be immensely helpful as well.

Why? Because you wrote and reviewed from a place in the learning curve that I identified with. Once you are extremely experienced, it's not that you miss steps or things to watch out for, it's that those things are so ingrained in your process that you don't think about them anymore.

Those are the types of observations, hints, "don't mess up like me", scents, etc that I feel are sometimes missing from someone who is on autopilot for the basics.

In my opinion, I would like to see that same product reviewed by BOTH a very experienced detailer and someone much further down the learning curve like you or I. The compare/contrast between the reviews would add a lot in my mind.

Hell, you deserve a medal for Valor for doing the things you did at first to a black Porsche!!! I gained courage to buy and use a Flex on my silver BMW based on the 101 class and your posts. Thank you.
 
mchess1 said:
Actually, I disagree with you UncleStu to a point. (But not too much since you drive my dream car!!!) I appreciate all of the helpful posts and guidance that all of those you listed above have posted. In addition, I have found posts from members like you when you were starting out to be immensely helpful as well.

Why? Because you wrote and reviewed from a place in the learning curve that I identified with. Once you are extremely experienced, it's not that you miss steps or things to watch out for, it's that those things are so ingrained in your process that you don't think about them anymore.

Those are the types of observations, hints, "don't mess up like me", scents, etc that I feel are sometimes missing from someone who is on autopilot for the basics.

In my opinion, I would like to see that same product reviewed by BOTH a very experienced detailer and someone much further down the learning curve like you or I. The compare/contrast between the reviews would add a lot in my mind.

Hell, you deserve a medal for Valor for doing the things you did at first to a black Porsche!!! I gained courage to buy and use a Flex on my silver BMW based on the 101 class and your posts. Thank you.
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:iagree::applause::dblthumb2:

DLB
 
mchess1 said:
Actually, I disagree with you UncleStu to a point. (But not too much since you drive my dream car!!!) I appreciate all of the helpful posts and guidance that all of those you listed above have posted. In addition, I have found posts from members like you when you were starting out to be immensely helpful as well.

Why? Because you wrote and reviewed from a place in the learning curve that I identified with. Once you are extremely experienced, it's not that you miss steps or things to watch out for, it's that those things are so ingrained in your process that you don't think about them anymore.

Those are the types of observations, hints, "don't mess up like me", scents, etc that I feel are sometimes missing from someone who is on autopilot for the basics.

In my opinion, I would like to see that same product reviewed by BOTH a very experienced detailer and someone much further down the learning curve like you or I. The compare/contrast between the reviews would add a lot in my mind.

Hell, you deserve a medal for Valor for doing the things you did at first to a black Porsche!!! I gained courage to buy and use a Flex on my silver BMW based on the 101 class and your posts. Thank you.
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I see your points and agree with all of them especially my receiving a medal of valor. LOL I can give it to my wife she is still shaking from the thought of my having no experience and taking the Flex to a new black Porsche.
I didn't want to infer that all reviews be done by seasoned pros and with that said I would like to suggest that both you and I be considered for AG product testers as well. As you said to post reviews from the perspective of the newbie. I tried to do my review of the fk218 in that manner. Thanks for your kind words I am glad I was able to make a difference for you.
 
unclestu said:
I see your points and agree with all of them especially my receiving a medal of valor. LOL I can give it to my wife she is still shaking from the thought of my having no experience and taking the Flex to a new black Porsche.
I didn't want to infer that all reviews be done by seasoned pros and with that said I would like to suggest that both you and I be considered for AG product testers as well. As you said to post reviews from the perspective of the newbie. I tried to do my review of the fk218 in that manner. Thanks for your kind words I am glad I was able to make a difference for you.
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Thanks for the kind words Stu. Also, you need to clear your PM box. I tried to send you one, it's full.
 
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Hell, you deserve a medal for Valor for doing the things you did at first to a black Porsche!!! I gained courage to buy and use a Flex on my silver BMW based on the 101 class and your posts. Thank you.

:iagree::dblthumb2:
 
Newbie or professional - if your written review is poorly "written" (bad grammar, bad spelling, sentences ending in "mid-thought", making no sense, or not getting to a "logical conclusion" from the experience he is describing, etc.) then I consider the source as less competent, as well as, the review.

Folks who do reviews should, more importantly, consider the context of product/technique usage,whether the opinion they are offering is somehow unduly biased toward a specific application and maybe not general use performance; things like that. And write their reviews accordingly.

This is just a long and more polite way of saying..............know what you are talking about before presenting your information to a wide audience, like this forum....and have some data/facts to back it up.....in the right context. And be able to present you opinion in a form of communication that sounds (aka, reads) credible to the intended audience. Do that, above all else.

Of course, that's just my opinion........................I could be wrong!?!

See ya. :hellobye:
 
I'll just speak of myself since most post on this topic I can relate to. I feel if the product is new to the market,we are all newbies if it our first time using it. There are alot of similarities in some products.Some just do the job faster and better. But prep,pad, buffer speed etc,play a big part in results. Weather condictions also. JMO
 
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