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Post by awizard on Jul 8, 2006 20:18:22 GMT -5
I know the site is in the beginning stages and you do have some kinks to work out, but it's a great web site. my suggestion is this: if you want to increase readers and posters i would think about giving each category with a new post some time on the boards. problem being as i see it is that no sooner does one write a post and it's replaced faster than a quick minute. every time I sign on the posts are always from the global moderators, admin, and those involved in the creation of the site. i believe it will increase readers and posters alike. it's not like you have that many posts that you can't give posters some time on the boards; hopefully that will come soon enough. in the meantime  ? I believe you'd get a stronger response for new members if they knew at least one other read their contribution before it's taken off the board. the site is new so you do have that luxury for your readers and posters at this time. just my opinion, but i think you might be surprised. keep up the good work.    keep smilin' gang. |
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Post by Admin on Jul 8, 2006 20:45:20 GMT -5
Well this forum works more along the lines of forums I'm used to. Because it is free, however, it does not offer many options. Rather the user needs to figure out its mode. Unfortunately IO and the LION use a dumbed down approach for users who don't think intuitively but rather would prefer to have things spoon fed.
The easiest way to resolve this concern you bring up is to view the last 30 new posts. There is a link to it on the "Info Center", as the programmer's refer. The default was the last ten new posts, but I was able to mod it to 30 for the time being which more than suffices. When/if many users visit this site, I can change it.
The huge benefit to this format is that old posts can be kept alive by simply adding a new comment. I have seen threads stay alive for months on real boards, much unlike the pregnant dogfest of IO. And the LION? What the hell is that format?!? Totally unacceptable in the real cyber world. Guess it works for the old foegies <sp?>.
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Post by awizard on Jul 9, 2006 0:07:08 GMT -5
point well taken. at present to be able to access 30 posts at your beginning stages and offer a different forum as you say from IO and the Lion is a welcome relief. i was in IO today and there still writing about me. now I'm portblue whomever that is. i laughed so hard i spit out my coffee. definitely a free for all over there. haven't checked out the lion and don't plan on it. way to much craziness for me. again gang, keep up the good work. I'll be around but summer's here and it's time for outdoor activities for me; but I'll still be posting a bit now and again. |
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Post by let them have controle on Jul 9, 2006 1:01:28 GMT -5
Maybe you should just let them run this .. I dont think you will be able to take over this board honey!
Sorry guys but damn!
Observer.
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Post by awizard on Jul 9, 2006 7:40:47 GMT -5
oh excuse me honey,
i just finished doing a survey on web sites throughout the country and just adding a suggestion. you sound a little frazzled. the purpose of this board is to give all users a change to voice their opinions and share what they like without fear of being attacked or belittled because of their opinion. i don't know where your mind is going but "respect for others opinions" and having the ability to express or challenge a read is what sites of this nature are all about. IO and the Lion do not really fall under the true sense of a web site although that';s what they would like you to believe. so no, you can not control the board as anon and users alike seem to do at IO in particular, and both sites not allowing ones voice to be heard.
so honey, go get your cup of coffee and enter the real world. you , my dear can't get away with being a bi$$ch anymore.
i hope you have a chance to enjoy your day.
lol
just making a point guys. geeze!!!as the guest likes to say.
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Post by ABCs on Jul 9, 2006 8:14:00 GMT -5
Maybe you should just let them run this .. I dont think you will be able to take over this board honey! Sorry guys but damn! Observer. Oh you don't think she won't try? lol She has loves herslf, for some reason she thinks she has it together. Mr Truth, watch out for this one. |
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Post by Admin on Jul 9, 2006 8:23:34 GMT -5
Maybe you should just let them run this .. I dont think you will be able to take over this board honey! Sorry guys but damn! Observer. Oh you don't think she won't try? lol She has loves herslf, for some reason she thinks she has it together. Mr Truth, watch out for this one. Users, this is what I mean about the bickering on IO. The conversation between the unknown user and the member is starting to get out of hand. I will delete these posts in order to present a more pleasant atmosphere as needed. Abuse of guest users will mean the anonymous post priviledge will cease. Please try to compose yourselves. I apologize for broadcasting this in front of all and would rather send a PM to the individual users, but in the case of guest posts, this is not an option. |
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Post by Captain Oswego on Jul 9, 2006 21:59:16 GMT -5
Administrator.
Good for you. It's kind of frustrating to want to make a post, express your opinion on a subject and have a fear in the back of your mind that some anonymous reader is going to jump down your throat and shoot your post down in flames. Were all not perfect but only trying to have our viewpoints expressed for other readers.
I've always thought hiding under anonymity seemed to be cowardly. This forum is a breath of fresh air compared to suffering through a gaggle of insults, gutter language andpersonal revenge. I only hope that this forum doesn't have to thrive on sensationalism like the other sick ones.
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Post by ANONTHEANON on Jul 11, 2006 14:01:48 GMT -5
ITS OK TO VOICE AN OPINION AS LONG AS ITS NICE AND SWEET. GIVE US A BREAK THIS SITE IS FOR A SELECT FEW TO VOICE THIER VIEWS ABOUT NOTHING. YOU'VE GOT ONE WHO JUST RE-REPORTS THE LOCAL NEWS.
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Post by Admin on Jul 11, 2006 15:34:07 GMT -5
ITS OK TO VOICE AN OPINION AS LONG AS ITS NICE AND SWEET. GIVE US A BREAK THIS SITE IS FOR A SELECT FEW TO VOICE THIER VIEWS ABOUT NOTHING. YOU'VE GOT ONE WHO JUST RE-REPORTS THE LOCAL NEWS. You exaggerate but you are also not far from the mark. Nice and sweet isn't the idea. Criticizing without attacking can be done. Part of the reason IO is a mess is because of the back and forth bi*ching like a couple old farts. If thats your preference, great, have at it over there. Its ideal entertainment, if you are into that kind of thing. I don't see how it is productive though and worse, it doesn't present Oswego in a favorable light to visitors. For now the "select few" choose to register and hopefully this site can gain popularity. I encourage people to post and yes there is a regurgitation of local news but at least it has substance, albeit not to your taste. But the option to post is present, just as you did. You miss the point if you think you can't express your dissatisfaction with people around Oswego, but defamation won't be tolerated. I certainly wouldn't post your name to all with a liberal application of near truths that would have an affect on your reputation. In the meantime, what would your suggestion to improve be? |
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Post by Honey Bun on Jul 12, 2006 14:31:00 GMT -5
Let ANONTHEANON go. Good riddence. There's enough acid sloshing around on the other forum. Let him/her stay there.
Honey Bun
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