I propose an EXAM before you can join pistonheads

[Thankyou4calling]

Some of the stuff you read is so stupid and often presented as fact. Real " A mate told me, somebody he knows said" stuff. Now, I'm all for banter and opinion when it's just that but some topics need to be treated more seriously without daft statements without foundation. It just feels like some on here are saying things without anybody challenging the validity and perhaps a timed multiple choice test could be introduced?

[Gokartmozart]

Would you pass ?.

[Jasandjules]

Welcome to the internet.

[bridgdav]

Do you think that would please the advertisers and the money men...
The Internet needs thick people to exist, as does this site, so that all the intelligent people like the OP can ridicule the minions.

[talksthetorque]

Thankyou4calling said:

Some of the stuff you read is so stupid and often presented as fact. Real " A mate told me, somebody he knows said" stuff. Now, I'm all for banter and opinion when it's just that but some topics need to be treated more seriously without daft statements without foundation. It just feels like some on here are saying things without anybody challenging the validity and perhaps a timed multiple choice test could be introduced?

My mate knows someone who says it a rule of thumb that
'Anyone who proposes an entry exam to something that doesn't currently have on would probably fail it'

[GVK]

Now I have read everything.

[Thankyou4calling]

Would I pass? Hmmmm. One thing is for sure, people who post daft thread comments and make out they are unequivocally correct are, in my opinion, detracting from the forums. I am all for a laugh, but time and place.

[GVK]

Now I have read everything.

[talksthetorque]

GVK said:

Now I have read everything.

That was quick

[18FAN]

Excellent idea. How do we ensure individuals don't cheat and get their nerdy friend to do the test for them?

[HarveyM]

Will there be a grammar section to this test?

[CraigyMc]

HarveyM said:

Will there be a grammar section to this test?

It's all about the speeling.

[18FAN]

I thought it was multiple choice?

[quiraing]

With this multiple-choice - probably one correct answer within 4, what sort of questions are likely to be asked here??

How about posting a few preliminary exam papers?

Over to you . . . . .

Edited by quiraing on Wednesday 18th September 21:37

[fake7]

Q1 - what car from a PH perspective will provide you with the best overall performance
a. MX5
b. any TVR
c. 355d mapped
d. all of the above

[fake7]

OP - which post made your blood boil?

There's a lot of dubious stuff on here and always has been, so something must have got you going enough to start a thread about it.

[CraigyMc]

fake7 said:

Q1 - what car from a PH perspective will provide you with the best overall performance
a. MX5
b. any TVR
c. 355d mapped
d. all of the above

(b) Because you'll need to wear overalls a lot while attempting to get it to work.

(c) because it's diesel and therefore (b).

Consequently, MX5.

[heebeegeetee]

Q2. What is the biggest problem facing society?

A. Muslims.

B. Cyclists.

C. Vince Cable.

D. Insurance companies.

Q3. Who was responsible for the global credit crisis?

A. Vince Cable.

B. Cyclists.

C. Bill Clinton.

D. Definitely not anyone in the British financial sector in any way, shape or form and anyone who says otherwise is a communist.

[fake7]

CraigyMc said:

fake7 said:

Q1 - what car from a PH perspective will provide you with the best overall performance
a. MX5
b. any TVR
c. 355d mapped
d. all of the above

(b) Because you'll need to wear overalls a lot while attempting to get it to work.

(c) because it's diesel and therefore (b).

Consequently, MX5.

PASS - you're in

[Ari]

Just a basic intelligence test would be a good start...