New Guests going Pro?

**Dad** · 07-21-2011, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by sjofkfr

I have been on this board for a few years now, but with the recent changes, it looks like I will need to apply for Pro membership in order to view some of the forums I have become accustomed to.

As far as my background....

I bought a heat and air company just over 5 years ago and, at the time, did not even know I had filters to change in my own system. Since then I have gotten my contractors license and learned a great deal about the industry, but you would still probably not want me to come out and fix your air conditioner or heater, unfortunately, I am just not that handy.

As for my company, we are a small outfit with only 1 service tech, 2 installers, an officer manager and myself. We do mostly residential and light commercial.

We always welcome new Pro applications but...

All the forums that were visible to you are still visible to you. The only thing that has changed is we are taking control of how our new guests are treated.

Everyone can still post in the AOP areas but you can't give advise without your (*). That doesn't mean you can't ask questions or question the (*) answers.

We aren't shutting things down, but we are putting a new and respectful light on the site reputation. As it stands now, it's unacceptable.

**sjofkfr** · 07-21-2011, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Dad

We always welcome new Pro applications but...

All the forums that were visible to you are still visible to you. The only thing that has changed is we are taking control of how our new guests are treated.

Everyone can still post in the AOP areas but you can't give advise without your (*). That doesn't mean you can't ask questions or question the (*) answers.

We aren't shutting things down, but we are putting a new and respectful light on the site reputation. As it stands now, it's unacceptable.

I no longer have access to the tools forum, which I used regularly to get opinions and reviews of tools, as well as learn about the latest and greatest.

No problem, I probably needed to apply for pro membership anyway. There is a wealth of other information that I have not had access to over the years. Just never really been one for posting on message boards...

**Dad** · 07-21-2011, 05:53 PM

There is something else I did today. I change the permissions so everyone can actually view or take a sneak peek within the Pro Forums. You can see the titles of all the Pro Forums and the thread titles discussed but that is as far as you can go. The only exception is the Pro Pub.

**allenb2626** · 07-21-2011, 07:23 PM

I have sent a request to go pro along time ago and havent heard anything back i am working in the field and so on i sent a email with all the info...can i get some help please.

**Dad** · 07-21-2011, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by allenb2626

I have sent a request to go pro along time ago and havent heard anything back i am working in the field and so on i sent a email with all the info...can i get some help please.

How long is a long time ago?

**allenb2626** · 07-21-2011, 07:38 PM

Back in sent 2/02/11 i sent u a new email with all my info with epa number and my works HVAC -R number.. and college info as well wow i sent it out of my other email account that i really dont use much i need to update my info sorry about that

**Dad** · 07-21-2011, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by allenb2626

Back in sent 2/02/11 i sent u a new email with all my info with epa number and my works HVAC -R number.. and college info as well wow i sent it out of my other email account that i really dont use much i need to update my info sorry about that

Simply send then a polite email and ask if your application was received. Some get lost in Spam heaven.

**Danae12** · 07-21-2011, 10:43 PM

think I will keep my secrets to myself, enjoyed the site, for the short time I was here, I would rather have an invite to discuss what I know as appose to beg..

No disrespect...

good luck with the site guys!!

**Dad** · 07-21-2011, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Danae12

think I will keep my secrets to myself, enjoyed the site, for the short time I was here, I would rather have an invite to discuss what I know as appose to beg..

No disrespect...

good luck with the site guys!!

Thanks for the heads up... I'm sure we'll be fine.

Toodles

**CEAS-AC-TECH** · 07-21-2011, 10:52 PM

May pease be with you DANEA. Son LOL!

**stonewallred** · 07-21-2011, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by Danae12

think I will keep my secrets to myself, enjoyed the site, for the short time I was here, I would rather have an invite to discuss what I know as appose to beg..

No disrespect...

good luck with the site guys!!

Sorry to see you leave. Begging is not a requirement as far as I know.
Sending in verifiable information to a group of folks who vet it for accuracy is not begging, no more than submitting your W-2s for a loan request is begging.

The pro forums have a lot of good stuff, but it is not for public dissemination or DIYers.

**Cowpoke** · 07-21-2011, 11:31 PM

I have a couple of questions and I believe this is the right thread to post on. I applied for pro yesterday afternoon and was wanting to know about how long to expect to hear something. Reading some posts just now that some folks get lost in spam; I hope not mine! Lol. So hopefully you guys can keep an eye out for mine?

I also noticed the site changed today. I had posted before on residential forums and did again today but got deleted! Lol. Sorry about that. So my question is: when I get pro, what is the the difference in professional memember and one with the "*" at the end?

I really like the site by the way. I just need to learn it better!

**allenb2626** · 07-22-2011, 06:22 PM

how bout i send a new app

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