New board...

Nickatilynx · 07-24-2005

I still miss the long assed , non threaded porn webmaster boards of my frivilous youth

Can't beat the 25 convo's at once taking place on porn webmaster boards of the past

SykkBoy · 07-24-2005

yeah, the flat boards were better, IMHO...or maybe I'm just all nostalgic...

Lee · 07-24-2005

TNB still uses a flat board, as does VNWR personally i think you are just being nostalgic

IMHO, not having any experience with forums, the flat board technique is outdated, threaded is definately the way to go or, offer both options like they do on adultwebmasters.co.uk let the end user choose what they want to use.

The only thing that a flat board has going for it is that it makes a board 'appear' more heavily trafficked than in actually is.

MorganGrayson · 07-24-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickatilynx

I still miss the long assed , non threaded porn webmaster boards of my frivilous youth

Can't beat the 25 convo's at once taking place on porn webmaster boards of the past

I miss them, too. Admittedly, I *am* being nostalgic.

gonzo · 07-24-2005

I miss all the traffic from those days too. Hahaha

Winetalk.com · 07-24-2005

this board has a few problems...

where are navigation buttons?

where are the sigs?

Rolo · 07-24-2005

Also:

where are the avatars?

where is the "who is reading now" feature? (maybe not a feature in vBulletin?)

where are the "sub" thread titles? (maybe not a feature in vBulletin?)

plus more... ;-)

Trev · 07-24-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolo

Also:

where are the avatars?

where is the "who is reading now" feature? (maybe not a feature in vBulletin?)

where are the "sub" thread titles? (maybe not a feature in vBulletin?)

plus more... ;-)

If you want your avatar to display at the top like mine then use the "Edit Profile Picture" option and not the avatar option

Newton · 07-24-2005

You need to check through your User CP to set sigs and a whole lot more, you can even change how the board displays as to your preference

User CP >> Edit Options

To obtain the smilies and more in your posts change the message editor from basic editor to either standard or enhanced.

Trev · 07-24-2005

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Originally Posted by Trev

If you want your avatar to display at the top like mine then use the "Edit Profile Picture" option and not the avatar option

I should add that if you've chosen an avatar then you need to change it to "Do not use an avatar" or you'll get a double image in your side bar.

Rolo · 07-24-2005

ok - I can some avatars, and all sigs now (those who are using images in their sigs should probably update them, since I only see the url to the images)....

However that leaves a question - why is avatars, and sigs only option-in? Why not setup as default for everyone + none members?

Winetalk.com · 07-24-2005

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Newton · 07-24-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolo

ok - I can some avatars, and all sigs now (those who are using images in their sigs should probably update them, since I only see the url to the images)....

However that leaves a question - why is avatars, and sigs only option-in? Why not setup as default for everyone + none members?

In your User CP >> Edit Options >>

scroll down and tick "Show Images (including attached images and images in [IMG] code)" ON ... that will show sigs and not html code.

All sigs and avatars/images are on by default in the admin, it is up the user to choose what they they wish to see or not. It gives you guys the freedom to view the board as you prefer

Rolo · 07-24-2005

Ok - can see the images now...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newton

All sigs and avatars/images are on by default in the admin, it is up the user to choose what they they wish to see or not. It gives you guys the freedom to view the board as you prefer

Hmmm... I think option-out is much better than option-in...

Sigs/Avatars/Images is a part of a board experience!

Newton · 07-24-2005

It is indeed and a great heritage, will try and set these on as default again, as the board is reporting they are on as standard.

According to vbulletin "This is done by design and vB has always worked this way. I know of no plans to change this."

So until any coding changes go ahead, you guys still get a choice as to how you view the board

Evil Chris · 07-25-2005

looks as though a lot of work went into this new version of Oprano.

At face value I'm not too crazy about it, but I will get used to it.

Trev · 07-25-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Chris

looks as though a lot of work went into this new version of Oprano.

At face value I'm not too crazy about it, but I will get used to it.

I'd appreciate any feedback you're willing to offer

Evil Chris · 07-25-2005

Trev, some folks avatars appear to be in the wrong position?

Trev · 07-25-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Chris

Trev, some folks avatars appear to be in the wrong position?

That's because with this build of vBulletin the avatars show at the side of all the text, for it to show at the top of the user panel it needs to be added as a photo, by using the edit profile picture link in the usercp

Evil Chris · 07-25-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trev

That's because with this build of vBulletin the avatars show at the side of all the text, for it to show at the top of the user panel it needs to be added as a photo, by using the edit profile picture link in the usercp

ah, understood.

The only other thing I would suggest right now is to give more of a difference between the first and second alternating table background colours. It would make it easier to read and seperate posts/threads.

kath · 07-25-2005

I have to agree... I miss the old flat boards too... but vBulletin has a lot of cool features too. Always moving forward - and vBulletin is the wave of the future...

Congrats on the new board guys - looks great!

Bhelliom · 07-25-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Chris

ah, understood.

The only other thing I would suggest right now is to give more of a difference between the first and second alternating table background colours. It would make it easier to read and seperate posts/threads.

Actually I agree with that Chris.

It seems to me to be a little more difficult than the old board to tell the threads apart.

Trev · 07-26-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhelliom

Actually I agree with that Chris.

It seems to me to be a little more difficult than the old board to tell the threads apart.

We've got a temp skin in place now and a blind man on a galloping horse can tell the threads apart now

The tweaking will continue

07-24-2005	#1
Nickatilynx Banned Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 15,115	New board... I still miss the long assed , non threaded porn webmaster boards of my frivilous youth Can't beat the 25 convo's at once taking place on porn webmaster boards of the past

07-24-2005	#2
SykkBoy Polishing the Chrome on Bishops Motorcycle $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hell: Bowels : Level 9 Posts: 4,153	Re: New board... yeah, the flat boards were better, IMHO...or maybe I'm just all nostalgic... __________________ ADULT PAYMASTER - All Site Access - Paying $70 October 5th! "Love your enemies...just in case your friends turn out to be bastards." - unknown

07-24-2005	#3
Lee Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 539	Re: New board... TNB still uses a flat board, as does VNWR personally i think you are just being nostalgic IMHO, not having any experience with forums, the flat board technique is outdated, threaded is definately the way to go or, offer both options like they do on adultwebmasters.co.uk let the end user choose what they want to use. The only thing that a flat board has going for it is that it makes a board 'appear' more heavily trafficked than in actually is.

07-24-2005	#5
gonzo Fat Fucking Nobody Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta,Ga. Posts: 17,795 Blog Entries: 11	Re: New board... I miss all the traffic from those days too. Hahaha __________________ We are putting the bastards of this world on notice; greed and corruption will always be met with "a voice made of ink and rage." "Never try and be like anyone else" - Hunter S. Thompson "The truth is the truth no matter how you try and package a lie" - Shellee Hale

07-24-2005	#6
Winetalk.com Prostate Examiner I quoff fine wine at corkd.com Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: good 'ole USA Posts: 21,018	Re: New board... this board has a few problems... where are navigation buttons? where are the sigs? __________________ why dogs sniff each other butts?

07-24-2005	#7
Rolo Members Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Six Feet Under Posts: 2,150	Re: New board... Also: where are the avatars? where is the "who is reading now" feature? (maybe not a feature in vBulletin?) where are the "sub" thread titles? (maybe not a feature in vBulletin?) plus more... ;-) __________________ "Chaos is the law of nature, order is the dream of man." ~Henry B. Adams (Historian) 1838-1918

07-24-2005	#9
Newton It's always business, never personal! The POWER of radio Oprano Radio Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On a golf course Posts: 4,916	Re: New board... You need to check through your User CP to set sigs and a whole lot more, you can even change how the board displays as to your preference User CP >> Edit Options To obtain the smilies and more in your posts change the message editor from basic editor to either standard or enhanced. __________________ Poser Bush in a mix-up over his hi-tech gizmo - ICLOD Last edited by Newton; 07-24-2005 at 08:22 PM.

07-24-2005	#11
Rolo Members Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Six Feet Under Posts: 2,150	Re: New board... ok - I can some avatars, and all sigs now (those who are using images in their sigs should probably update them, since I only see the url to the images).... However that leaves a question - why is avatars, and sigs only option-in? Why not setup as default for everyone + none members? __________________ "Chaos is the law of nature, order is the dream of man." ~Henry B. Adams (Historian) 1838-1918

07-24-2005	#12
Winetalk.com Prostate Examiner I quoff fine wine at corkd.com Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: good 'ole USA Posts: 21,018	Re: New board... test __________________ why dogs sniff each other butts?

07-24-2005	#15
Newton It's always business, never personal! The POWER of radio Oprano Radio Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On a golf course Posts: 4,916	Re: New board... It is indeed and a great heritage, will try and set these on as default again, as the board is reporting they are on as standard. According to vbulletin "This is done by design and vB has always worked this way. I know of no plans to change this." So until any coding changes go ahead, you guys still get a choice as to how you view the board __________________ Poser Bush in a mix-up over his hi-tech gizmo - ICLOD Last edited by Newton; 07-24-2005 at 09:18 PM.

07-25-2005	#16
Evil Chris Looking Job #6 for the Year Respin bullshit press Your Comments Are Welcomed Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,786	Re: New board... looks as though a lot of work went into this new version of Oprano. At face value I'm not too crazy about it, but I will get used to it. __________________ *I will talk shit about you if I think you wont find out.*

07-25-2005	#18
Evil Chris Looking Job #6 for the Year Respin bullshit press Your Comments Are Welcomed Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,786	Re: New board... Trev, some folks avatars appear to be in the wrong position? __________________ *I will talk shit about you if I think you wont find out.*

07-25-2005	#21
kath Members Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,340	Re: New board... I have to agree... I miss the old flat boards too... but vBulletin has a lot of cool features too. Always moving forward - and vBulletin is the wave of the future... Congrats on the new board guys - looks great!