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Post by the7thcynic on Nov 3, 2010 12:54:52 GMT -5
Thats a pretty good idea...... Btw, Im rearranging the board - if u guys cant tell. Excuse the mess.
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Post by the7thcynic on Nov 3, 2010 14:14:16 GMT -5
Ok so I rearranged the forum a bit. Hows it looking so far? If u cant tell I moved all GH section into the SHS - now Hero Central - and the rest of the HH into sub-boards of Retired Heroes. I also condensed the reviews as suboard of Review Corner. There were a few other things that were adjusted here and there not really worth noting. OH and if u see a 2nd WIKI button on top - that will take you to your PMS. Or at least it SHOULD. I have to create a new button for it later. To make room I axed the calendar. We never really used it anyway. Is that what you guys wanted - or do you want the notice on top when you get new messages? BTW - I could always create a button that takes you to Jesters Blog. As far as expanding the comic or movie section....any suggestions?
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Post by meetthyreaper on Nov 3, 2010 16:47:05 GMT -5
Looking good so far! I really like that you moved the marketplace up. Before, it was like an evil stepchild....shunned from the rest of the world. Do we want to setup a WANT TO BUY and LOOKING TO SELL/TRADE sections? If that were the case, I wouldn't want sub-sections, but both be visible on the main page.
The PM box on the top toolbar is a nice addition too. I think alot of folks will be happy to see that. Question: is there a way we can get the button to light-up or something so we know when we have new messages? That would be really great if that could be setup. Not sure what kinds of limitations the proboards has, though.
Also, is there any way that members can spruce up their profile page at all? It'd be cool if our profile page could be somewhere that we can create photo albums, add friends and serve as a contact list, and leave comments on eachother's pages? Again, this is just another way that we could each have some personal ownership and place a greater stake in the community. Again, not sure what kinds of design limitations we have with proboards.
Lastly, does anybody think we should try a different font scheme for the forums? Comic Sans is fine....I was just curious what other options there are. Maybe do a poll for that, too?
Really love the changes so far, though! Keep up the great work 7th!
-MTR
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Post by docfairday on Nov 3, 2010 16:48:00 GMT -5
The rearrangement went a lot fasterthan I had expected. I was gone for a little over and hour and things already look great. I think a button to jesters page would be a huge sign of respect for the best contributor to these forums. He does so much for us that's the least that can be done for him.
As for social pages I do mean a facebook page and maybe start a twitter for updates and such.
Once everything is situated I am willing to devote time to reaching out to as many customizers as I can to get them to come and at least check out this site.
I would like to see the GH customs be added to the custom section so everyone's work is in one location so masterpieces aren't overloked.
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Post by the7thcynic on Nov 3, 2010 17:23:40 GMT -5
Thanks! Yeah, the Marketplace looked kinda lonely. WANT TO BUY & LOOKING TO SELL/TRADE sections - Hmmm....thats a thought. Thing is, its all kinda related especially when u consider trades. its the ol have/wants threads. We wouldnt know where to look or where to post it. And anyway, theyd HAVE to be subsections - unless they were just random posts in stickied threads. Question: is there a way we can get the button to light-up Nope. But I can open it up so the NEW MESSAGES text shows up on the top right. Its the default setting, but the banner would be offcenter - if it even matters. I can set it back if you guys want. sprucing up profile pages - Not that I know of other than links avatars and banners. Theres really not much to it. different font scheme I know many hate Comic Sans - but this site is abt COMIC book figs. But if other want to change it.... A button for Jester - I agree 100%. We'll see what jester says. Facebook & Twitter - Ill have to look into that. For a twitter, i dont want to be the one and only guy responsible for it - but Im pretty sure thats how twitter works. With Facebook I think we can set up a group, right? That might work. Customs on the wiki - Im all for that, I have always planned on it. Ive just been behind. And now with the wikis new format changes -UGH- it might be tough. ill see what I can do. MutieJoes section was never even added either. I updated the Whats next for Hasbro & codes threads. For the Action Photo thread - should I delete any post thats not a comment to condense it? I need to update the poster too - but that will take me a lil while. I also plan on making a quick checklist for the foum like we used to have. I know its already on the wiki but like I said - with the changes....ugh.
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Post by jestergoblin on Nov 3, 2010 20:53:39 GMT -5
If you're so inclined to make a button for me, I won't disagree. I did just add a link on my sidebar navigation that brings you directly to the forum's homepage - I don't know what this will add for traffic right now, but it's a start.
The cleaned up forum looks a lot better.
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Post by the7thcynic on Nov 3, 2010 22:10:58 GMT -5
test it - now the 2nd WIKI button links to your site. As for the private messages, I went ahead an set it back to default to you guys can see what it looks like. Not too good huh? Keep it or switch it back? Still want a button on top for it with Jesters even if it doesnt light up or anythin?
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Post by meetthyreaper on Nov 3, 2010 22:19:24 GMT -5
Hrmmm.....not the slickest look. I think the PM button will be enough. Wish we could get it to blink when you have new mail, but looks like that's not going to happen. lol. At least if there's a PM tab up top, newbies to the forum will be able to find it. Thanks for letting us see this 7th. :-)
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Post by meetthyreaper on Nov 3, 2010 22:20:22 GMT -5
By the way, are there different versions of proboards? For example, would we be able to upgrade the forum to get new features? Just curious. ^_^
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Post by the7thcynic on Nov 3, 2010 22:28:39 GMT -5
K, I changed it and added the PM button back. Will be a lil confusing with THREE Wiki buttons, but Ill have them finished in a couple of days. As for different versions of Proboards...not that I know of.
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Post by jestergoblin on Nov 3, 2010 23:18:52 GMT -5
For the link to my site button, just use my icon image.
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Post by the7thcynic on Nov 3, 2010 23:21:32 GMT -5
Will do.
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Post by YayaDad on Nov 4, 2010 11:29:41 GMT -5
Lots of great ideas and changes. Can't wait to see what develops. I love the idea of getting more pictures of stuff up here (teams, dioramas, comedy, etc…). I’m always interested in seeing cool displays and how others have their Squaddies set up. I’ve looked all over and cannot find a better customs section for these figs. I think a weekly poll would be good, give us something to look forward to and keep us talking. Maybe send the ideas to an admin or heck start ‘em yourself. This week’s coulda’ been a list of heroes and we guess whether their republican or democrat and see what we come up with. Are there more politically red or blue heroes? Keep the topic’s timely, ya know. I know I’m guilty of not spending enough time here and commenting on things but I do look at what’s going on daily. I am going to start posting to figurerealm.com. There's lots of customs there and if I tag my picture with our web address, maybe we'll get some traffic.
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Post by the7thcynic on Nov 4, 2010 11:45:59 GMT -5
more pictures - other than Flicker, we can try and set up threads for specifics, like dioramas maybe. Weekly poll - awesome idea! I know that the Eaglemoss forum has polls all the time. Would be good to have sumthin every Mon or sumthin. Similarly, we can try and maintain lists like most wanted figs and such - or ideas for figs. Could be great. And posting on figurerelm with a link here would be awesome! Thanks for your input.
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Post by the7thcynic on Nov 4, 2010 13:35:40 GMT -5
Ooooh how abt a custom of the month - like DC Hall of Justice does? They actually do customizer, but we dont have that many so we can just do individual customs and then set em off in a Hall of Fame.
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