IMPORTANT QUESTION! How do you prefer to read TPR Updates?

[ahecht]

Both. Posted in the forums first and then archived in the park index.

[rdngmikey]

Both. I would like to SEE the reports in the park index, but then have an open forum for anyone who wants to to discuss the trips, photos, etc.

[azza29]

Both, but primarily the park index. Easier to "read through" the reports without all the comments. I like the current "official TPR update thread" though, seems like best of both worlds.

[Whodey]

Same as most people. I like both but like the index better for prepping to go to a park.

[brattius]

I like both. On the forum and main page it makes it easier for feedback and discussion. After it has been a while, going back through the park index to see what is there is a better way to research for reference.

[scubaski]

Both

[beatle11]

If I had to pick one, I'd say the forum. That said, I really like having both.

[Mechanic]

Both is my answer. While I usually find TRs in the forum, I prefer the layout in park index. If I had to choose one or the other then my vote is for the park index.

[jhj3112]

Both...

 

Maybe you can post the extensive update in forum and the videos and the most impact photos in the park index too...

Have a nice week!!!

[PVA62]

I like both but I think it works better in the park index even though I forget that info is there. Putting it in the park index would make me look at that part of the website more often, not just the forums. As long as there is a link to the trip report in the forum, I think that is what I would prefer. I like both ideas though.

[alilstronger]

Both but prefer park index.

[bobrogin]

For me it works better in the park index because it eliminates my confusion between the report and its responses.

[boldikus]

both

[arby]

As a newer member, I never realized there were trip reports the park index. It's hard enough to keep up with how active the forums are so I didn't poke around there. Now that I just looked around, the Park Index looks like a great place to be able to easily find them for someone researching a trip (like I will use them in the future now that I know they are there. ) [disclaimer: my job and family have been keeping me very busy so I've had to step back on my coaster/theme park enthusiast activities which includes time on TPR. ]

 

Too bad the TRs weren't some kind of 'self contained object' in the park index so that an instance of the object could be called in the forums. That way you wouldn't have to cut and paste and if you made an update to the TR in the park index, it would also update the corresponding report in the forums.

 

EDIT: By the way, thanks for the email notices like the one asking for feedback on this thread! When I am so busy like right now, it's great to be aware of the topic and to be able to come directly to this forum thread and provide my feedback.

[Barge84]

I prefer reading them in the Park Index. This was actually the reason I started reading TPR on a regular basis... I loved reading about the trips! I don't really care about reading other people's comments, so I rarely keep up with the trip reports when they're posted to the forums.

[HowieP]

I'll take both!

[RoCo]

I much prefer to read them on the forums because I also love the comments and the general interaction that goes on there as well.

[Chroniq]

Best practices says you continue doing both.

 

On the forum gives immediacy to entrenched customers that enjoy reading current news and commenting on it in real time.

 

The park index adds completeness to potential new customers that are just familiarizing themselves with your product.

 

To choose one or the other eliminates potential viewers.

[Struffel]

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Edited May 17, 2014 by Struffel

[Kyle Coleman]

I like them in the forums. I like to stumble on them on accident sometimes and the discussion they generate.

[Buckeye_Ben]

I like both, but prefer the forum.

[ozziboy]

I always read them initially in the forum, but when I want to find out about a particular park for planning/deciding where to visit, I'd look for info in the park index.

[PennStater]

I generally forget that the park index even exists.

[gisco]

I think you get more commenting when it is posted to the forum.

[DJCallDubstep]

Personally, I enjoy the forums. I'm usually on my phone and it loads just fine. I enjoy reading forum posts immediately after. Never really had an issue with the forum format.