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jonnyGURU
10-05-2006, 10:12 PM
I've moderated forums before, but this is the first time I've ever put one up from scratch (and even then, I had LOTS of help.)

If there is a feature that you feel needs to be turned "on" or "off" or something that needs to be changed, please feel free to ask here. I'm open to every idea. Whatever it takes to make you guys feel welcome.
Spectre
10-05-2006, 10:45 PM
A couple off the top of my head:

If it was me I would ditch the rate a thread. It usually isn't worth using IMO.

And I would disable attachments. Goatse will magically appear :eek: and it just makes the forum db huge.
jonnyGURU
10-05-2006, 10:48 PM
Cool. Thanks!
jonnyGURU
10-06-2006, 07:16 AM
Ok. I got rid of thread ranking, but kept attachments... at least for images.

I'll see how it goes. It should have it usefulness, but I can see how it can be abused.
Super Nade
10-06-2006, 08:15 AM
Jonny, maybe quick reply can be enabled by default. Most people are used to that. :)
jonnyGURU
10-06-2006, 09:13 AM
Oh... yeah. Now you have to click that little icon to enable the quick reply box. Yeah.. that doesn't make much sense. :D
Super Nade
10-06-2006, 06:13 PM
Oh... yeah. Now you have to click that little icon to enable the quick reply box. Yeah.. that doesn't make much sense. :D

I've moderated forums before, but this is the first time I've ever put one up from scratch (and even then, I had LOTS of help.)

If there is a feature that you feel needs to be turned "on" or "off" or something that needs to be changed, please feel free to ask here. I'm open to every idea. Whatever it takes to make you guys feel welcome.

A couple off the top of my head:

If it was me I would ditch the rate a thread. It usually isn't worth using IMO.

And I would disable attachments. Goatse will magically appear :eek: and it just makes the forum db huge.

Cool. Thanks!

Ok. I got rid of thread ranking, but kept attachments... at least for images.

I'll see how it goes. It should have it usefulness, but I can see how it can be abused.

Jonny, maybe quick reply can be enabled by default. Most people are used to that. :)

I like the multi quote feature! Pretty nifty!
jonnyGURU
10-06-2006, 06:52 PM
LOL! I was scrolling through your post wondering, "what the HELL is he doing?!??!" LOL!
Evil-Fruits|R4z
10-07-2006, 03:19 PM
No signature images :'(

Purely a bandwith decision?

thx
r4z
dBTelos
10-07-2006, 03:47 PM
Anyway you can change the theme? I don't like it, but thats just my opinion.
jonnyGURU
10-07-2006, 04:01 PM
Anyway you can change the theme? I don't like it, but thats just my opinion.

It's the default theme. I haven't had time to change it. It should get changed up during the week (hopefully.)

No signature images :'(

Purely a bandwith decision?

thx
r4z

Not really. More of a "most of the forum functionality is still at default settings" decision. :)

Take it easy on me. ;) These forums have only been up 24 hours and I work, have a family and do PSU reviews! :D
Evil-Fruits|R4z
10-07-2006, 04:12 PM
Take it easy on me. ;) These forums have only been up 24 hours and I work, have a family and do PSU reviews! :D

LOL

Sry, I just want everything like it is yesterday :D

r4z
dBTelos
10-07-2006, 07:02 PM
Our first 2 page thread!!!! as if it means anything.....
tommrussell
10-07-2006, 08:43 PM
Our first 2 page thread!!!! as if it means anything.....

and hopefully with many many more to come
dBTelos
10-07-2006, 09:12 PM
and hopefully with many many more to come

Tom, did you come from HardForums or Anandtech forums by any chance? It seems that most people did.
tommrussell
10-07-2006, 10:03 PM
Tom, did you come from HardForums or Anandtech forums by any chance? It seems that most people did.

yes ...... yes i did, been reading jg's stuff for the past year or so , glad to see he started a forum so we can learn
(man do i need to learn) don't know how much i can contribute to this forum but will give it he?? of a try
dBTelos
10-08-2006, 10:25 AM
yes ...... yes i did, been reading jg's stuff for the past year or so , glad to see he started a forum so we can learn
(man do i need to learn) don't know how much i can contribute to this forum but will give it he?? of a try

Oh, welcome to the forums :)
Slartibartfast
10-24-2006, 10:26 AM
Honestly, I hate the size of the avatar pics. It makes threads a lot harder to read, because your eyes have to travel through the avatar, the name of the poster and the poster's title just to get to the content. It would be much easier if they were smaller, or alternatively, on the left side of the post. That way you could focur your eyes more to the right of the browser window to read through the posts smoothly.
jonnyGURU
10-24-2006, 10:32 AM
Honestly, I hate the size of the avatar pics. It makes threads a lot harder to read, because your eyes have to travel through the avatar, the name of the poster and the poster's title just to get to the content. It would be much easier if they were smaller, or alternatively, on the left side of the post. That way you could focur your eyes more to the right of the browser window to read through the posts smoothly.

I don't know if I can change where the avatar shows up, but if they bother you it's very easy to fix.

Just go to the User CP, go to Edit Options, and uncheck the "Show Avatars" box. You can also turn off signatures and other things.
Slartibartfast
10-24-2006, 10:44 AM
I don't know if I can change where the avatar shows up, but if they bother you it's very easy to fix.

Just go to the User CP, go to Edit Options, and uncheck the "Show Avatars" box. You can also turn off signatures and other things.


awesome :)
davidhammock200
10-24-2006, 04:06 PM
Does everyone have a "Delete Forum" button like I do? :lol:
dBTelos
10-24-2006, 06:24 PM
Dave, you could log out and see if you still get the button.
Spectre
10-24-2006, 06:34 PM
Does everyone have a "Delete Forum" button like I do? :lol:

It is like the Staples easy button....no wait......