Thread prefixes & other forum features

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2008
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Justin, the tags are a great feature and should be kept.

    The way they are being used by some just shows that this forum is way too permisive. I am sure there's a way for you to see who created the tags. If inappropriate, just delete them and send a warning, temporaly ban, etc.
    (I was the first to use them in an inappropriate way.....but I was drunk at the time and later cleared them :o).

    Oh, and an anti troll rule should also be implemented.
    If the software here is similar to the boards I mod, moderators can't see who made the tags, but can easily remove them.

    Since they are a new toy, it's expected that people would enter silly or stupid things at first. Give them a little time, I'm sure that'll wear off quickly and they will be used as they were intended to be.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited May 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Uh, no. The alteregos are big enough around here already, CP with avatars would equal complete retardation, and possibly cause a ripple of evil ending life on the planet.

    You're right. Its **** like this that makes audiokarma TOTALLY retarded.

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2008
    Shizelbs wrote: »
    You're right. Its **** like this that makes audiokarma TOTALLY retarded.

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    LOL! Now who in their right mind would use Edward the Head? :D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2008
    -justin- wrote: »
    What exactly would be the forum name, and what would be the description? Would this go under "Special Interests?"

    ~J

    I think a digital and analog subsection under the 2 ch category would be good.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited May 2008
    Lasareath wrote: »
    What about a sections and/or sticky's for topics that come up over and over, like the following:

    testing blown drivers/tweeters
    upgrading crossovers
    repairing a broken post
    cleaning speakers/drivers
    repairing / refinishing speakers / new grilles
    HT speaker placement guides
    How to's / Make your own SDA cable
    Dipole or Bipole?
    To DAC or Not, that is the Question!

    I'm sure there's many more that come up often, these are just a few.

    ...or...

    tweeters/with caps/without caps

    and one that features beautiful tasteful women...you can call it...

    The Tasteful Babe Thread...

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    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2008
    For the most part stickies clutter up the opening page and eventually become a problem. Ever been to some other audio websites, like Home Theatre Spot? Ugh, it's off the hook there.

    You'll always get those questions, regardless of a pre-existing sticky. The topics can be freshly discussed or the search feature used, prior to posting another thread. People like to post and start their own threads....that's just a forum dynamic.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited May 2008
    Tags - Im not real sure how to use em but I like the idea of making searching easier. There have been a bunch of times Ive wanted to look something up that I remember reading a couple years ago but cant think of a keyword to bring up the right thread or 1,000,000 different threads come up. Tags and prefixes seem to make this easier which sounds good to me.

    Another thing, maybe a FAQ sticky in the appropriate threads. This would help stop all the new threads from new users asking the same questions over and over again. Users could submit questions to Justing via PM or whatever along with the answers. I know there is a FAQ on here somewhere but, especially on the car audio side, the vast majority of users over there dont even realize there is another entire side to this forum. I suspect its the same for the home audio side as well when a newbie comes in wanting to know what speaker wire to use with his Yamaha receiver and RTi8's.

    Other than a FAQ sticky, I agree with too many of them suck. Ive been to forums where the first 3 pages it seems are stickies! Good grief!
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited May 2008
    Do you know how to mark as SOLD to prefix?
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  • MattN03
    MattN03 Posts: 558
    edited May 2008
    Justin, is there a way to allow us to "preview" a thread topic by hovering the mouse over the topic? It makes scanning threads a little easier. I'm noticing some of the car sites I frequent have this feature.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited May 2008
    MattN03 wrote: »
    Justin, is there a way to allow us to "preview" a thread topic by hovering the mouse over the topic? It makes scanning threads a little easier. I'm noticing some of the car sites I frequent have this feature.

    Nothing directed at you.........I HATE that feature.
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  • -justin-
    -justin- Posts: 891
    edited May 2008
    MattN03 wrote: »
    Justin, is there a way to allow us to "preview" a thread topic by hovering the mouse over the topic? It makes scanning threads a little easier. I'm noticing some of the car sites I frequent have this feature.

    Sorry but I hate that feature / annoyance, too. Never will happen.

    ~J
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2008
    I can't stand that feature either.
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  • MattN03
    MattN03 Posts: 558
    edited May 2008
    -justin- wrote: »
    Sorry but I hate that feature / annoyance, too. Never will happen.

    ~J

    Doh! Without it, I always thought this board felt "old"... :( I still love this board though!
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited May 2008
    The 'News' prefix is so bright or a funky color that I can't read it. I just know what it is by its brightness.

    Is anyone else having this problem?

    If so then maybe another color would be better.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2008
    Justin - What's up with the feedback? Somethings changed but it doesn't affect everyone. I can't make heads or tails as to why.
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited May 2008
    Some sort of system that takes age of the sale into consideration maybe? Doro, all of your feedback numbers still seem to be there but it's like it's not counting anything older than 6 months. Just a guess.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2008
    Yea, its odd and I couldn't figure out a common denominator between members as to why its like that.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2008
    Hey,

    I really like the new SOLD, For SALE, REVIEW, etc. tags . . . keep up the good work.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited May 2008
    I hate these "tags" nothing but a distraction. When you go into the "forsale" area does every thread need to have a "forsale" tag attached to it? Really? Get rid of them or tone the colors down so there not such an in your face distraction.

    Oh, and have a nice day.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited May 2008
    Ron, I agree 100%, they have to go!!!

    BTW, I know you meant to say "Thread Prefixes."
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited May 2008
    I'm not sure what there called "tags", "prefixes" whatever, there a big distraction and make the forum look like a kidy coloring page.

    Justin, stay away from these forum upgrades and get out and wash your car. :)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2008
    I agree, the subtle ones we had last week were better.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited May 2008
    Ron-P wrote: »
    I'm not sure what there called "tags", "prefixes" whatever, there a big distraction and make the forum look like a kidy coloring page.

    We're on the same page. In another thread I believe I said they make Club Polk look like a cheap whorehouse.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited May 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    We're on the same page. In another thread I believe I said they make Club Polk look like a cheap whorehouse.

    Isn't that what we signed up for?

    I like the idea of no color, just bold.
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  • trubluluc
    trubluluc Posts: 2,067
    edited May 2008
    ....Technicolor....Good work J-man!

    -Luc
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