New Website Thus Far...

[Cavey]

Dear All,

 

OK so we have been running the new website for some 6 months now. I would like to get feedback from Clan Members and Registered Users.

 

If you do have any criticism, please make it constructive. In other words, if there is something you don't like about the website, PLEASE follow it up by explaining why, and subsequently what you would like to see.

 

Furthermore, are we missing a trick??? Is there additions you would like? Again let me know, and specifics (so I get an clear understanding).

 

I can't promise to introduce all changes, though all suggestions are welcome and will be run past the Senior Admin Team. Some I may not be able to implement due to technical ability, others due to Senior Admin discretion.

 

Here are some examples I can think of:

 

1. I would like to filter out forums I'm not interested in.

2. Introduction of a tournament/ladder system.

3. A YouTube gallery of work done by Members and non members.

4. The ability to minimise the home page blocks I'm not interested in.

5. Provide additional themes for the website, though not sure what types/genres.

 

I'm in the mood to enhance/develop/improve the site, so please provide your feedback.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Cavey

[WiZiD]

4. The ability to minimise the home page blocks I'm not interested in.

Thats a big one for me. I believe by getting rid of the ones I do not watch makes the site run faster for me. Tho the site runs really fast now. As always a marvelous job to all involved. You have my deepest gratitude.

[WiZiD]

I really think/feel that just having to log in once a month is not enough for admins. This is the way we are suppose to communicate about server changes. Can that be changed to one a week for admin? Opinions?

[Sitting-Duc]

I really think/feel that just having to log in once a month is not enough for admins. This is the way we are suppose to communicate about server changes. Can that be changed to one a week for admin? Opinions?

 

I don't think Cavey is after that sort of thing to change (correct me if I am wrong). I would suggest if you think this would be a good idea you create a separate thread to discuss it.

 

 

I think its an awful idea.. in my opinion its yet another rule/guideline that is not needed. Once you bring something like this in you then need to have a consequence... pssh..

 

 

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EDIT: What I would LOVE to see.. is a method of 'tagging' people in posts (yes like facebook).. you know when you really want someone to read something.. if you could @Sitting- or @Cavey in a post and it adds a notification it would be awesome I think.

 

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[Cavey]

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I really think/feel that just having to log in once a month is not enough for admins. This is the way we are suppose to communicate about server changes. Can that be changed to one a week for admin? Opinions?

 

I don't think Cavey is after that sort of thing to change (correct me if I am wrong). I would suggest if you think this would be a good idea you create a separate thread to discuss it.

 

 

I think its an awful idea.. in my opinion its yet another rule/guideline that is not needed. Once you bring something like this in you then need to have a consequence... pssh..

 

 

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EDIT: What I would LOVE to see.. is a method of 'tagging' people in posts (yes like facebook).. you know when you really want someone to read something.. if you could @Sitting- or @Cavey in a post and it adds a notification it would be awesome I think.

 

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Your correct , I'm afraid I have no control over that aspect of operation. I'm more interested in the website portfolio. Though I agree about the minimising of blocks on the homepage, and am glad you support that ambition.

[simplemod]

I like what said about tagging someone in a post, that would be cool.

also, maybe make the dafault font size a little bigger. I find that after sitting here a while reading, I get closer and closer to the screen

and NO I'm not going blind, I have annual eye checks at work as my job requires good eyesight for inspecting polished optical surfaces.

Other than that, I'm fairly happy with the new site the way you've done. GREAT job, and appreciation is given.

[WiZiD]

Is it possible to add in your profile view/content how many like you received in each post subject? It shows each subject you posted in can you add a spot where it will show you the likes you received.

[WiZiD]

I really like how if I follow a post Like ass of the day or something but if I do not visit that post for a week or so when I go back to it the site brings me back to the same spot I left in....That just fucking awesome! You guys and gals rock........

[Dark Asylumn]

A way to easily post images from fb

[Cavey]

Thanks for the feedback so far. Anymore?

[FRENCHI]

merçi pour l excelent travail que vous avez déjà fait cavey .

Pour le site : pas de remarque particuliére. D aprés moi un manque de couleur sur la page un peut trop noire . Meme si nous avons la possibilité de changer le fond d écran , l écran le plus clair est celui de crysis , mais c est a mon gout un peut trop foncé encore

désolé pour mon écriture en français

[Exe]

merçi pour l excelent travail que vous avez déjà fait cavey .

Pour le site : pas de remarque particuliére. D aprés moi un manque de couleur sur la page un peut trop noire . Meme si nous avons la possibilité de changer le fond d écran , l écran le plus clair est celui de crysis , mais c est a mon gout un peut trop foncé encore

désolé pour mon écriture en français

Frenchi, tu peux changer directement le thème du site, il y a une version blanche et je ne parle pas que du fond d'écran. Theme et fond d'écran sont deux choses différentes!!

Va en bas de page, il y a un bouton 'Change Theme' et sélectionne 'Elegant' dans la liste.

 

I guess Frenchi didn't know there was an other theme for the website, he just changed the background xD

 

 

Anyway, website is pretty cool, great work. Maybe more themes as you said in your main post Cavey. Themes with more colors, red, green, blue, ... but I guess my favorite will stay the Blood one :-)

And minimize blocks on main page.

[Bogleg]

First off, I'd like to just say what an awesome job you've done Cavey. This is a first rate site with a lot of great features. I have two nits:

 

1) When using the "awards" system, it would be nice if when I'm looking at the awards list to give an award, it told me what the award really means. I mean, I might want to give Google an "ass" award because he's an ass, but if the award really means "An XI member who has a nice ass", I don't really want to give that one to google. That would be more appropriate for Chilly.

 

2) On the mobile site, when viewing a forum thread with a shit-tonne of replies, it would be awesome if I could jump to the last page. If I want to see all the new bum shots on the Turn The Other Cheek thread from my phone while enjoying some "alone" time in a hotel, I have to hit the next button 41 times (and counting).

[Cavey]

Keep the comments and ideas coming. There are some great ones here that I wouldn't have thought of I'll respond to each and every one at the end, once, I've given people a chance to view this topic.

 

Praise isn't really required, as I enjoy this nerdy kind of stuff, though I do appreciate it, so thanks. I must give great thanks to the Seniors, and , as I get to see shit loads behind the scene, and I'm gobsmacked at the volume of work they do on a day-to-day basis.

[BurnnBright]

One thing I've noticed about the new website is that I don't have to log in to see the general forums. I couldn't read any forums on the previous site without registering. It would be nice if all forum content was for registered users only.

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Cavey

when I click on forums / members / it says I dont have permission to go there.

 

how about being able to delete a post

 

and a dont like button along side of the like button.

 

get rid of the big bright bar when you edit a post.

[BigPapaDean]

Well Cavey I had an idea before we came here and it seemed to be taken well with the members but when I brought it up when we got here I was told not now so at the risk of getting shot! LOL! I think it would give a lot of interest and lots of visits to the site on a more consistent basis if we incorporated an Idiot of the Month Award. I don't know where it would fit best but I leave that up to you the professional. It needs to have a voting area where names can be nominated then voted on the month prior to the award being given out! Then on the front page there should be a picture of the IOFM winner so everyone can see them in all there glory! Just a thought ! Thanks for considering this!

[Cavey]

OK time to bump this one last time. I'm sure I can answer all posts with an answer. I'm also working closely with developers of the forum software for enhancements and the feedback you provide.

 

P.S. BUMP

[hxtr]

besides a bong forum I do have one request.

 

Can we have one link on the main page that has a page that lists twice or three times the most recent posts. Some get lost and should be seen. None of mine but you get the point. I want to see what I missed and I log on this site 50 times a day and I still miss stuff.

[Exe]

besides a bong forum I do have one request.

 

Can we have one link on the main page that has a page that lists twice or three times the most recent posts. Some get lost and should be seen. None of mine but you get the point. I want to see what I missed and I log on this site 50 times a day and I still miss stuff.

Yeah a kind of stuff like the old website you mean.

 

Or you can add to your favorites the page 'new content forum' with a filter 'past 24 hours', it's working pretty good.

[Exe]

Is it possible to add Yetisport3 and Yetisport5 to the arcade sections?

[HarryWeezer]

Something I ran by the boss man; let's see if it's technically possible and what others may think of it.

 

Suggest a new forum, perhaps called XI Coffeehouse, where those who have posted on a particular thread may, by majority vote, remove any other post.

 

It would work like this: let's say someone starts a thread about widgits and 4 other posts are added that contribute meaningfully to the conversation. We now have five posts on this thread. If a sixth post comes in that is far removed from the topic, or simply hijacks the conversation, etc., those who already have posted may click a "remove" button. If a majority - in this case, four of the total of six posters - click the remove button, the post is gone.

 

The intent is to keep the focus on conversations that are started in XI Coffeehouse and encourage posters to offer reasoned discussion, and to stick to the point. If a post is placed that doesn't do that, those who have posted on the thread may vote it off the thread.

 

This comes to mind because we occasionally have absolutely crazy responses to some discussions in the political forum. So I thought a forum where users can control the conversation might be interesting to try.

 

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[Cavey]

Again some innovative suggestions. Not all are possible as explained, though there maybe ways I can get close.

 

Gonna watch Act of Valour now, and will respond to them shortly after (unless I get side tracked by porn).

[xCaliber]

I love it. Haven't found problem.

[HarryWeezer]

Another suggestion: We continue to have members commenting on ban appeals despite repeated warnings they not do so. Here's how to fix that.

A ban appeal is a message box that the banned person fills out and hits submit, and it sends the appeal to a forum which may only be seen by admin. The appropriate admin replies by msg. to the appealant that his ban is being reviewed, and the discussion proceeds forth - members never see it.