Well the question is how does the post count help and what benifit does it carry? Some people in the past have made pointless posts to boost their count. As I believe Rosti pointed out some may think a high post count means someone that knows what they are talking about. I have the most posts on the forum and I certainly have no idea what I am talking about.
Although it may be a mis representation of someone’s knowledge, it is a usually a good indicator of their dedication and participation on a board.
Ian I don’t think we should include a post count just because everyone else does. I do hear you on dedication and participation to the board. I could do with or with out it personally, but the posts, stars, and special meaningless name are redundant and cluttering.
Back to basics. Keep It Simple Stupid
Yeah, the post stars were fun at first. but after a while, even McDonalds stopped posting how many Hamburgers Sold… the count is sometimes useful in the for sale department. to see if its from a frequent flyer on the forum or a hitch hiker.
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Yeah, the post stars were fun at first. but after a while…[/quote]
I didn’t like mine either so when I hit 2000 posts I reset my account. Then when I hit 1400 more I reset it again. I like the clean look
I agree the stars are a bit much, but I like the idea of post counts, are we small enough to get rid of post counts?
Small enough, what do you mean?
Leave the post count, stars and names go away.
Weren’t you just arguing to get rid of post count?
i like your comment jon…KISS
Keep It Simple Stupid
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Weren’t you just arguing to get rid of post count?[/quote]
I was when someone else brought it up, but I agree with some of the things arguments for keeping it. Could go with or with out it personally and since there are some who really want to keep it, then keep it around.
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I don't think having a data backup of the SMF files is a big deal and can be arranged.
Im not familiar with SMF but its my understanding that with SMF database you can see members info, email addresses and passwords. I remember a few years ago i couldnt remember what my password was or the email i used to set up my account so i asked Ted if he could reset my password or change the email used for my account and he replied with the password i used. The only way he could have done that is if he could see what i had used. IMO a database should not be given out freely for people to play around with design, its not needed.[/quote]
The SMF db does not store the p/w in plain txt. Having said that, it must have been impossible for me to do that … well, difficult, at least …
I’ve been down this path before. With a previous president. (Amazingly, it wasn’t you Jon.) And many of you should be aware of where I stood prior to the move that took me away (geographically) from DRC.
And that boils down to a two pronged approach:
(1) New (supportable) software to drive the site and
(2) CONTENT.
Until both items can be addressed, I personally think you’d be wasting your time with some of the stuff in this thread.
My opinion, get 2-3 ppl (with the knowledge to be discerning) to work on a software update and a handful to address the look and feel. That would address the first bullet.
And the second bullet should be a couple of ppl nagging (others) for content.
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… and with most custom changes to most CMS out there you’re going to have to have a decent understanding of the system.
On that note, for someone to work on the site, I would recommend the knowledge of PHP, MySQL, Joomla, SMF and of course good ole HTML and CSS. If you don’t feel comfortable with those technologies you’ve got no business attempting to do mods on a production site that utilizes those technologies…IMO
On another note I believe the site COULD and SHOULD use/get a face lift, but I’m not too keen on continuing with Joomla/SMF. In my opinion.
No offense intended, just stating some facts and opinions.[/quote]
Ian, I had to use your post, because it’s SPOT ON. You do need knowledge in everything you listed.
Of course, if we move away from Joomla/SMF (and I think we should), then we could dump that out of the list. But it WILL need to be replaced with a knowledge of whatever fills this blank.
So Ted -would you be able to work with Ian to see about maybe coming up with a new solution for what we should be using?
Sure. But, like any other endeavor, there should be a concise set of requirements driving the decision.
Those need to be defined.
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Sure. But, like any other endeavor, there should be a concise set of requirements driving the decision.
Those need to be defined.[/quote]
Well you are the IT expert. I would prefer for you to work with Ian to come up with 2 possible solutions and give us the benefits and drawbacks to each. There are some good ideas in this thread already. Let’s see if we can find a way to implement the ones that enhance the overall experience. I’m less concerned about removing a post count as I am adding a photo gallery where our members can host and post their pictures right from here instead of having to use Photobucket.
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Well you are the IT expert.[/quote]
Not sure I agree with that. I just put this pig together.
[quote=“Cdangel0, post:76, topic:3982”]
I would prefer for you to work with Ian to come up with 2 possible solutions and give us the benefits and drawbacks to each. There are some good ideas in this thread already. Let’s see if we can find a way to implement the ones that enhance the overall experience. I’m less concerned about removing a post count as I am adding a photo gallery where our members can host and post their pictures right from here instead of having to use Photobucket.[/quote]
Maybe I should expand on my previous post.
Having a photo gallery is an excellent example of — wait for it — a requirement. Particularly on the software side of things. If the software doesn’t support it, it’ll remain something we should have considered when we chose the software…
Now for POST COUNT —
Having a post count — software driven and would need to be a requirement if it were (ever) WANTED.
Showing a post count — template driven and could be considered an OPTION - provided the software tracked the post count.
A nice concise list of those types of things would certainly help whoever is putting together the solutions.
And as for working with Ian on potential alternatives, I have NO problem doing that. Have you talked to him on that?
Reduced the number of stars showing - I agree when you get to 2000 posts 20 is a bit excessive.
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Reduced the number of stars showing - I agree when you get to 2000 posts 20 is a bit excessive.[/quote]
When we started there was no one that high and it seemed like a far off occurance.
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[quote=“Cdangel0, post:78, topic:3982”]
Reduced the number of stars showing - I agree when you get to 2000 posts 20 is a bit excessive.[/quote]
When we started there was no one that high and it seemed like a far off occurance.[/quote]
I know. And there is still only like 3 of us that high. I wsa just pointing out that I fiugured out how to do it ;D