Site Suggestion Make suggestions for what you'd like to see on the new site!

Discussion in 'Site Help and Suggestions' started by assembler_EX, May 27, 2015.

  1. assembler_EX

    assembler_EX Administrator

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    Please suggest away!
     
  2. DeChief

    DeChief Rustled.

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    Full admin privileges for everyone!

    Seriously though, I think an integrated feedback system like Nintendo Age has would be quite useful, but it would probably be difficult and costly to implement.
     
  3. retro

    retro Administrator Staff Member

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    I've never been happy with the way forum feedback systems are implemented, if you're talking about an eBay-style feedback system. There's so much room for abuse, too.

    It's something to look at... but there's nothing great for Xenforo right now. The main one that was under development was sold to Vietnamese hackers who messed it up!
     
  4. Rogue

    Rogue Enthusiastic Member

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    Well, my suggestion is to show the pages of the topics without the need of hovering the mouse above the topic.

    It's like that windows setting: "one click to select, two to open" vs. "point to select, one click to open"
     
  5. K7Sniper

    K7Sniper Robust Member

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    Think we could perhaps add a "General Gaming" category in the Media section? A good place to plop stuff that isn't found in an existing category :)
     
  6. duskdawn

    duskdawn Spirited Member

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    The black and red does not go well. The red text is hard to read. Should go for a brighter red. Thanks.
     
  7. Tripredacus

    Tripredacus Peppy Member

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    There is another skin option, a white and blue which I guess is the one that comes with the forum software.

    I can think of two things I can talk about, while noting I am using RED/BLACK skin
    - A way to collapse the shoutbox on the forum index for those who do not want to see it.
    - a better representation that you have replied in a thread. Since my avatar is very dark, it does not stand out very well on a thread I've replied on. If anyone hasn't seen it yet, your avatar is small and in the bottom right corner of a topic author's avatar.
     
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  8. ToxicMedz

    ToxicMedz Gutsy Member

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    I'd love if on the mobile version under each forum category instead of just saying how long ago there was a post it gave more info like which thread was updated at what time and by whom.
     
  9. ASSEMbler

    ASSEMbler Administrator

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    Sadly unsupported , and there's one choice really for shoutbox with xenforo
     
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  10. retro

    retro Administrator Staff Member

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    Change your avatar, then! ;)

    On a serious note, it should be clear that there's a little box in front of the avatar, regardless of how badly coloured yours is ;) It's below and right of the avatar.

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    I think that's pretty clear - I've replied to the top thread, but not the bottom. It should work fine with a dark avatar, too. ;)

    You can also watch threads (they should be watched by default) and it'll show up in your alerts (red pin at top), so long as you didn't disable it. You can also filter to see "Watched Threads" (or even Forums) only at the top, or only "New Posts".
     
  11. la-li-lu-le-lo

    la-li-lu-le-lo ラリルレロ

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    Are you planning on adding post count images at some point? What about the labels that used to be next to the user name?

    Not really a suggestion, but I'm having a hard time deciding what my avatar and signature should look like, since they are partly transparent and therefore look different on the light and dark themes. I've made them white for now, since I would imagine most people are using the red/black theme (since it's the default now).
     
  12. retro

    retro Administrator Staff Member

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    Unlikely. Especially not the huge monstrosities we used to have.

    Don't make your avatar transparent, then! Give it a background colour so it looks the same on both themes. Avatars shouldn't have transparent elements - I can understand doing it in a signature, perhaps - but use a font colour that works on both. Maybe a light pastel shade?
     
  13. bacteria

    bacteria I am the Bacman

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    Section for guides similar to a Wiki; separate to the forum itself. Guides get lost in forum topics easily and that means quality information gets lost. This needs to be run by the Admin/Moderators, not open to members to add or edit or you'll be open to various issues, plus of course get padding in posts rather than keeping things concise. If you want me to help with this and keeping the section updated, i'd be honoured to be offered modship it you wanted on the site (as it would need moderator site/section position) ;) :p

    I did this in the reference section on my site, have a look.

    Talking of such, I am entirely happy if you want to take all the information in the reference guides for this site if you want. That should give a good start to the Wiki / similar; as I put a lot of effort into the information. I gave credit in the sections where suitable, however a lot of the guides/photos were my own from my own mods.

    Just a suggestion - to make the site stronger / more content.

    Also, as i've lost the interest in maintaining my own site, when I finish my multi-console system : http://assemblergames.com/l/threads/new-multi-console-system-project.51352/ - I am sure this project it will get considerable media interest, like my Project Unity system did. That got splashed over 45+ internet news sites, and got over 500k viewings on the video. When I have my system ready in several months time, i'll ask the Admin here how we can maximise the impact of viewings and bringing more people to this forum - also to brace for a large load on the server here with viewings.

    As I have made this site "my home", it makes sense for me to not only remain active but also help to make the site stronger and bring along more members, right? Perhaps when I post project update videos that might help with new members - I have a sizable number of followers on YouTube.

    Just suggesting this opportunity to Admin / Moderators on this site...
     
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  14. HEX1GON

    HEX1GON 2997cc Staff Member

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    Double post auto merging happen?
     
  15. bacteria

    bacteria I am the Bacman

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    Didn't see anything, did edit post but stayed as single post not double post. (if that's what you refer to?)
     
  16. retro

    retro Administrator Staff Member

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    The wiki will return - new and improved! For now, though - any guides that have previously been deemed worthy of a sticky have a big, colourful GUIDE prefix on them... to make them stand out. I guess that one slipped you by ;)
     
  17. duskdawn

    duskdawn Spirited Member

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    Thanks for the reply.

    I am aware of the other skin. But it is too "white" for reading. Hurts the eyes. :)

    I like this current Black/Red but I strongly believe that the red should be of a different hue. The current red hue is unreadable.

    Thanks.
     
  18. Borman

    Borman Xbox Archivist Staff Member

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    Sonic still needs to go.
     
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  19. -=FamilyGuy=-

    -=FamilyGuy=- Site Supporter 2015

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    In the new posts section, could it be possible to see the name of the last poster of the threads with recent activity? Currently you see the name of the topic creator, but that info is rarely pertinent after a few posts.
     
  20. retro

    retro Administrator Staff Member

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    The name on the right IS the last poster.....
     

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