RIBnet makeover? - Page 3

Andy Moore · 03 October 2008, 22:00

You can't stand still or someone will come along and steal your users.

Nos4r2 · 03 October 2008, 22:16

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Originally Posted by Andy Moore

You can't stand still or someone will come along and steal your users.

Would anyone want us?

codprawn · 03 October 2008, 22:38

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Originally Posted by Andy Moore

You can't stand still or someone will come along and steal your users.

No what usually happens is that someone starts to meddle and forgets their roots and THEN someone comes along and steals the users - Ebay is a classic example of someone meddling and driving people away!!!

Nos4r2 · 03 October 2008, 22:41

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Originally Posted by codprawn

No what usually happens is that someone starts to meddle and forgets their roots and THEN someone comes along and steals the users - Ebay is a classic example of someone meddling and driving people away!!!

He's got a valid point-I used to do 10-15 transactions a month via ebay. Now I don't use it for months at a time.

Andy Moore · 03 October 2008, 22:43

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

He's got a valid point-I used to do 10-15 transactions a month via ebay. Now I don't use it for months at a time.

I just sold my car on it tonight.

Poly · 03 October 2008, 23:17

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Originally Posted by codprawn

No what usually happens is that someone starts to meddle and forgets their roots and THEN someone comes along and steals the users - Ebay is a classic example of someone meddling and driving people away!!!

Oi - Codprawn stop talking sense - I am at risk of agreeing with you again

John Kennett · 04 October 2008, 05:40

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Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

I CANT SAY IT LOUD ENOUGH ... PEOPLE WANT THESE THINGS IN BIG BUTTONS !!!!!

Alright, we heard you!

John

Bigmuz7 · 04 October 2008, 07:49

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Originally Posted by Polwart

Oi - Codprawn stop talking sense - I am at risk of agreeing with you again

Oh.... get the better of yourself Polwart and just come out and say it .. Codders you are RIGHT ! woohoo

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In fact .. I'd say I couldnt agree with you more

BUT..... the things being talked about here are VERY very minor enhancements! Things that are already built into the software that runs this forum

Which dont cost anything .. did you hear that Polwart ?? FFS the flipping buttons didnt even work right on the tool bars above until a few months ago

Dont get me wrong now .. I like the look of this forum too .. a lot .. its the little extra bits that are missing that would make it complete .. more flexible, and a better tool for all to post on .. now if we could only change the mindset of the fuhrer who charges you for avatars ..

willk · 04 October 2008, 09:39

Last edited by Bigmuz7; 04 October 2008 at 08:58. Reason: this silly text bar comes up here far too soon

John Kennett · 04 October 2008, 10:29

I've changed the time before the "Last edited by" note appears to 10 minutes. Should give everyone enough time to proof read their posts.

I've also added a more prominent "Top of Page" link. Its's not a button, but it does fit into the page very neatly.

John

jwalker · 04 October 2008, 11:03

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

I've changed the time before the "Last edited by" note appears to 10 minutes.

Excellent.

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I've also added a more prominent "Top of Page" link. Its's not a button, but it does fit into the page very neatly.

Woho! Very good. I wondered how I'd missed the wee 'Top' at the bottom of the page for so long; it's because I don't normally reach the bottom of a page. Once I reach the last post I move onto the next page, I don't bump into the bottom line.

Bigmuz7 · 04 October 2008, 18:19

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

I've changed the time before the "Last edited by" note appears to 10 minutes. Should give everyone enough time to proof read their posts.

Cheers John

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

I've also added a more prominent "Top of Page" link.

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Its's not a button

IPB's have one next to the reply button, and once youve used it you wouldnt have it any other way ..

Downhilldai · 05 October 2008, 21:29

Could we also have a function which won't allow new threads to be titled 'Help needed please' or similar

Nos4r2 · 06 October 2008, 00:14

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Could we also have a function which won't allow new threads to be titled 'Help needed please' or similar

I find that annoying too. If you didn't need help you woudn't be asking for it!

codprawn · 06 October 2008, 02:34

Probably mentioned before but a more spohisticated search tool would be useful.........

Cornish 2 · 06 October 2008, 19:18

Why mess about about with the simple, clean format.
I'm sure a lot of people who use this site, use itand continue to use it because of the format. A lot of us aren't computer nerds, we are using the forum to get help and info, follow other peples build threads etc. Its boats we are interested in, not computers.
KEEP IT SIMPLE...........

Bigmuz7 · 06 October 2008, 21:36

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Originally Posted by Cornish 2

Why mess about about with the simple, clean format.
I'm sure a lot of people who use this site, use itand continue to use it because of the format. A lot of us aren't computer nerds, we are using the forum to get help and info, follow other peples build threads etc. Its boats we are interested in, not computers.
KEEP IT SIMPLE...........

So why dont you post and contribute more often then?

your type of posts bug me a bit, its not that I dont realise it goes on, but these forums need input, and I keep seeing posts of those who take it all , but put nothing in

So why dont you share the benefit of your experience more often ,.. then perhaps you would be better qualified on how commentate on forum functionality

Ok random rant over

Poly · 06 October 2008, 21:44

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Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

So why dont you post and contribute more often then?

your type of posts bug me a bit, its not that I dont realise it goes on, but these forums need input, and I keep seeing posts of those who take it all , but put nothing in

So why dont you share the benefit of your experience more often ,.. then perhaps you would be better qualified on how commentate on forum functionality

Ok random rant over

Maybe because

welcoming and encouraging posts like that! OR
he doesn't feel a need to comment on every post unless he has value to add OR
he has mastered the search function so doesn't need to regurgitate old questions...

But the forum layout etc - does need to work for both regular posters as well as those who prefer to browse.

Limey Linda · 06 October 2008, 22:35

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Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

So why dont you post and contribute more often then?

your type of posts bug me a bit, its not that I dont realise it goes on, but these forums need input, and I keep seeing posts of those who take it all , but put nothing in

So why dont you share the benefit of your experience more often ,.. then perhaps you would be better qualified on how commentate on forum functionality

Ok random rant over

When you fall off your soap box, thank Codders for his "welcome to Ribnet lessons" and please make sure you apply to JK for an assistants position.

Cornish 2 · 07 October 2008, 01:10

Bigmuz 7,
Thanks for the pro active comment, just looking at your info, being from Cornwall I had to read your occupation twice, or maybe you spelt it wrong...

If you would rather I send in posts that don't really add anything to whats been said already, I could. But personally, I have too much else going on in my life.

Perhaps you should state that only life long ribbers, people with twenty years experiance etc should post on the forum, then go for it.

Thanks for your comments Bigmuz, you have made a quiet night shift on a rig in the North Sea go a bit quicker.

P.s Directors, down in Cornwall are called traffic wardens