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Topic: Questions RE the upcoming new board:
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-19-2006 08:00 PM
 
Please tell me how you feel about these issues:a) How important is it to keep your post count? b) Would it bother you if all our current threads on all forums were in archival form and you could view them but no longer add to them and all forums started with new threads? I'll probably think of more questions later. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 1407
From: Durham, NC
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-19-2006 08:02 PM
a) Not too important. I'll never catch up with Scoop anyway.   b) Also not a big deal.
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Erwin
'06 V-6 w/ Pony Package, '73 H-code 'vert: Under re-restoration (thanks alot, katrina)
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 7251
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-19-2006 08:02 PM
It would be nice to keep my post count, but it's not something I would deem extremely important, especially if it means un-necassary work for you or who-ever sets up the new board.Archived threads would be fine with me.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 27681
From: Hampton Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-19-2006 08:14 PM
Steve,
bottom line is what easiest for you.Archiving the old threads sounds good as a resource. Sam
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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 1407
From: Durham, NC
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 11-19-2006 08:23 PM
Hey, I just noticed... I topped 1400 posts!! WHOOO-HOOO!!  Can I change my answer??
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 8777
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 11-19-2006 08:24 PM
whatever you need to do will be fine with me!!  on the post count question, i guess on the new post count we could just type in a +1234 etc. to the new count. or in scoops case +123,456,789!! ------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-302-7.25 @93mph 1/8
1.54 60ft 50 % of the fun dragracing is meeting people who will give you the shirt off their back to wipe the grease off your hands.
M&M member #839 http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/mike470/adel2.jpg
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67stang
Gearhead Posts: 2687
From: Panama City, FL
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-19-2006 08:34 PM
1: Wish we didn't have them. They are not indicative of anything except how much time is spent on the net. If they were narrowed down to only advance through tech posts, then I can see keeping them. But they are not needed.2: Not worried about it. New threads can always be started if absolutely needed.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-19-2006 08:51 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mustangs68:
Steve,
bottom line is what easiest for you.
Sam
Same here, what ever is easiest.
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 11-19-2006 08:55 PM
I am with everyone else. What ever is easiest for you. Although, I us the post count to see who is a regular on the forum and who is not. Sounds weird but I don't trust everyone and I am more comfortable with someone who is on here a lot vs. someone who is not. Thanks.
Richard. ------------------
rmousir
'66 Mustang Coupe
Ford Blue & white stripes
95 roller 302, C4 Auto
Offy 360 intake & Holley 4 bl carb
grab-a-track 620s, 4.5 leafs, 1.25" drop blocks
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 11-19-2006 09:07 PM
# of posts is not an indication of how reliable the posted information or knowledge is, its only an indication of how much time has been invested in the site. Those who have been around for several years and helped dozens of us should perhaps have a way of being recognized for their effort.Archive the old stuff, start new threads. If we move to a new site, I think it would be nice to recognize the Alumni who've been around a while, it will also help us welcome the newbies.
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 2291
From: Bloomfield, NY, USA. Western Finger Lakes, 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 11-19-2006 09:31 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mustangs68:
Steve,
bottom line is what easiest for you.Archiving the old threads sounds good as a resource. Sam
I agree with Sam, whatever is the easiest for you Steve. ------------------
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(Still 4 SALE)
A Wolfpack Bed & Breakfast
6700 Rts-5&20
Bloomfield, NY 14469
(585)657-4863
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
99 Explorer Sport
00 Ranger XLT Extd Cab 4X4
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 4549
See us at www.wolfpack-bnb.com
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 4800
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-19-2006 09:45 PM
Scale of 1-10, with 1 being unimportant:a) 3 b) 2 Both are nice-to-haves.
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 10769
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 11-19-2006 10:11 PM
Steve,
Do what ever is easiest for you. Post count is no big deal either way. K.I.S.S. Dave & Terri ------------------
'65 Mustang Fastback
'66 Mustang Coupe
'02 Explorer XLT
Common sense isn't common anymore.
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ctastang
Gearhead Posts: 2007
From: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 11-19-2006 10:16 PM
Steve, whatever's best for you. They are nice things to have, but not important.Carole ------------------
Miss Stang - Arcadian Blue '66 C-code coupe (alias "Miss Cranky") M&M June '03 Ford Product of the Month
Anni - 99 Coupe, Crystal White, palamino interior, 35th anniversary stripes, 3.8 liter abused daily driver
Windy - '06 Windveil Blue GT coupe
MCA #45106
M&M #501 - got those 501 blues
Member of the MCT Peanut Gallery
http://www.mustangsandmore.com/ubb/ctastang.html
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honeyburst
Gearhead Posts: 846
From: Nashville, TN, USA
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 11-20-2006 12:22 AM
I'll agree with Sam.....whatever is easiest/cheapest for you
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 3394
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 11-20-2006 07:41 AM
I think membership date is as important as post count to me.
When I see someone new join I like to see that they are new and not a returning member who was gone for a while.
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Wicked-Toy
Gearhead Posts: 252
From: Richmond, VA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-20-2006 08:01 AM
What ever is easiest. Post count is totally unimportant to me. Archived threads are fine.------------------
Scott Akom
65 Coupe (Modified)
68 Coupe (Son's)
2000 GT Conv. (Wifes)
1987 GT Conv. (Son's)
1966 Project Conv.[URL=http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/flats/3845/65dsde2.jpg
www.mustangsandmore.com/ubb/WickedToy.html
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 3285
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 11-20-2006 08:06 AM
Post count is not important, make it easy on yourself.Steve, E-mail an address for my donation, I don't do paypal.
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Blacksmith
Gearhead Posts: 604
From: Front Royal, Va., USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 11-20-2006 08:54 AM
Whatever works best for you Steve.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 11-20-2006 11:05 AM
easiest and cheapest
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70 Pony
Gearhead Posts: 2366
From: West Chester, PA, USA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 11-20-2006 03:27 PM
Whetever is easiest FOR ME !!!!!!!
Since I am a dope....
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lyle29464
Gearhead Posts: 1026
From: Mt. Pleasant S.C.
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 11-20-2006 03:34 PM
you saw I was closing in on you 
ok kidding numbers don't mater
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-20-2006 03:45 PM
No more post count  that would be a great thing. Really the post count is not important to me at all. Archived threads would work fine too. "# of posts is not an indication of how reliable the posted information or knowledge is"
Scott why were you looking at me when you made this post? ------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs HOOD HACKERS DELIGHT!
My Pics 13.563 @ 108.64 [This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 11-20-2006).]
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Bulldog66
Journeyman Posts: 96
From: Lake City, Fl.
Registered: Nov 2006
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posted 11-20-2006 05:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Please tell me how you feel about these issues:a) How important is it to keep your post count? b) Would it bother you if all our current threads on all forums were in archival form and you could view them but no longer add to them and all forums started with new threads? I'll probably think of more questions later.
I moderate a popular gaming meessege board. Although post count does not sound like much, it gives the old timers something to brag about Post count also generaly gives new folks a sense of knowing what they're talking about. Post count can also be a problem if folks are farming for count. The current thread issue is not realy a big deal. As long as we could refrence them, them I'd say whatever. Having the ability to add a pic in a signature and be able to use some kind of avatar would be nifty. That's my 2 pints of gear oil
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SkinnyMan
Gearhead Posts: 916
From: Tupelo, MS - USA (CA temporarily)
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 11-20-2006 06:34 PM
Steve,On count - just so newbies are easily identified and can be welcomed to the site. Archiving - do it. ------------------
SkinnyMan
Tupelo, MS Thank you, Thank you very much!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-20-2006 06:42 PM
Well, what I'm trying to do is find a way where I can merge the old board into the new. I think I can find a way where aside from new features the only way you'll know there's been a change is by the different logo at the bottom of the forum. That way the post counts and sign-up dates will be kept and the new forums will be populated with the old threads.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 27681
From: Hampton Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-20-2006 10:26 PM
As for the photos and such in the Sig,,Pleae no.It get reaaly boring looking at them over and over and over again and they take time to load.Sam
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-20-2006 11:06 PM
I agree, avatars are just a waste of bandwidth.
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 3058
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 11-21-2006 12:17 AM
Go with the best format we can afford. Everybody will adjust. VBulletin is what most other sites use, and many here are familiar with it, which would make it an easy change. It's probably popular for a reason. Avatars, signature pics, etc. are nice and give a personal touch..... IF you've got the bandwidth for it. Most sites that offer these things have limits on size. Do what's best. Everybody will adjust. If it's better, it will be better in the long run. Thanks! Mike ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 3394
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 11-21-2006 07:10 AM
Im still on dial-up at home, and would prefer very small pictures or none at all. As sam said it gets repetitive to look at the same things. heck after a while the dancing banana has lost its edge. I dont mind little pictures, like 1 inch by 1 inch.
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65whitestang
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: Eastern,CT
Registered: Jun 2006
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posted 11-21-2006 03:13 PM
I don't have a ton of posts so I am still
a newbie. So here is a newbie's perspective
of posts count:It doesn't appear that the more posts people have the more they know,but they can usually
point you in the right way. I have seen someone
with over a 1000 posts ask something I would see as 'basic' knowledge.Then people with only 15 posts jump on and tell you the solution to something very difficult.
It does seem to give a postive status to people with high post counts. I know that you
can b.s. with the higher post people a little easier on the board. Some of the lower post people seem to want to keep to themselves a litle more.
On some of the other poards I see they don't give a actual post count,but a small graphic
that shouldn't hurt dial up users. Something like new people are oil changers and higher posters would be master mechanics...I'm sure there is all different kinds to choose from.
Once the transition is made to a new board and not keeping the old post count the people that post a lot will quickly build up posts. Plus is gives everyone a clean slate and covers up some of the time spent on the computer. To my wife 100 posts would mean five minutes a post and that 500 minutes on the computer in her eyes. A couple times a year she mentions I have been on the computer a little to long. She says I have an adiction to car porn.
Thanks for the time,
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Bill M
Mystic,CT
65 Convertible
9"rear,5speed ,11"clutch,currently powered by a 302
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Jerry Davidson
Journeyman Posts: 17
From: Cleveland, Ga. 30528 USA
Registered: Nov 2006
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posted 11-21-2006 05:44 PM
I hate to lose sooo many posts but, AHHH do what you want. Speak of newbies; I'm it!! jerry
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-21-2006 05:56 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mustangs68:
As for the photos and such in the Sig,,Pleae no.It get reaaly boring looking at them over and over and over again and they take time to load.Sam
I don't like avatars either. The look really stupid to me and a waste of speed for the people that are still on dial-up. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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hwyman3
Gearhead Posts: 2592
From: Southern Maryland, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 11-21-2006 06:20 PM
I'm still on dial-up and the avatars don't bother me too much. For me, it's just an easy way to quickly identify the poster. I know, the user name is just too hard to read! I know that phpBB allows the admin to not allow avatars or graphics in your signature, as I believe most of the popular message board software programs have the same options. I also vote for whatever is easiest and will work the best. ------------------
Greg W.
M&M #3962 MCA #52100
2002 Laser Red GT Coupe The Highwayman 3
2006 F-150 STX Supercab 4x4
Southern Maryland Mustang Club
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/hwyman3.html
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 7251
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-21-2006 07:08 PM
I also really dislike avatars and large sigs with pictures. To me, it cheapens the way sites look.The ability to upload a picture directly to the site, and have it be a thumbnail till you open it, would greatly help those on dial up. They would have the option of actually looking at the full size pic that way instead of being forced to by simply opening the thread. But, none of that had anything to do with the original question.
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65whitestang
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: Eastern,CT
Registered: Jun 2006
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posted 11-21-2006 09:38 PM
I wasn't refering to avatars in the sig or user name area. Its more like small title below the user name. I don't like avatars much as some people pick really obnoxious ones. A vw board used to be on was proof of that. For some reason people starting using different pictures of SPAM creations. It ended up getting so annoying a few of the users dropped going there. I used to think if I see one more friggin spam animal, I am going to make the user eat the damn thing...too bad we just can't the format
in use now. I love the simplicty of it and that being fairly graphic free it slides though works filters unnoticed !!!!!------------------
Bill M
Mystic,CT
65 Convertible
9"rear,5speed ,11"clutch,currently powered by a 302
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Stewart
Gearhead Posts: 10525
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 11-21-2006 11:06 PM
I like avatars. Here's the one I use at all the other sites.  Just a big ol' "S" for Stewart! I like post counts too, but not because it makes anyone smarter, but rather, when anyone stops by and looks around and see's all the users who have a large post count, it makes the site seem more friendly, since people obviously stay long enough to have a count people would consider high. Stewart ------------------
Said cynot65 to a troll on the board: "what a demented little spit puddle you are" Black '99 Lightning (my work truck)
- Tons of mods, still too slow! 2000 7.3L PSD Excursion (The wife's)
- AFE Stage 2, MBRP 4", Beans 1.0 exhaust housing & WW, DP-Tuner F5 chip, ITP Overboost Annihilator and pre-pump mods, Prodigy brake controller, B & V code spring upgrade, Bilsteins, & Hellwig rear sway. (Smokin' the Cummins, now!) 1990 Platinum GT: 25th Year Anniversary Edition
- Stolen and stripped, waiting to be rebuilt and reborn. M&M Member #437
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BarrysGrrl
Gearhead Posts: 2310
From: Illinois/Indiana & parts inbetween
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 11-21-2006 11:17 PM
Most sites that use avatars and allow pics in sigs also allow users to "turn them off", so those who have dial up can see the threads sometime during this century! Whatever is best for you, Steve. Though I hate to see all of scoop's hard work wiped out, if you have to lose the post counts, so be it. Really, I think the post count are a somewhat helpful HERE to newbies. B.S. people aren't allowed to talk here much and/or for long. ------------------
Beth "My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me." - Henry Ford (for Alex)
Alex & Beth's Homepage
MoneymakerRacing.com
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 3058
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 11-22-2006 01:32 AM
Below is my avatar for one site. It takes pretty much zero time to load, and once it's in a cache of somebody's computer, it doesn't have to download anymore. It already exists, and just pops up.However, I do NOT like big pictures in signatures. Those are an incredible waste of bandwidth. They also make the pages drag out too long. I don't mind the avatars, as they give an instant visual clue and personal reference as to who is posting. As I'm sure you know, all these things can be adjusted by the administrator of the site.  Good Luck!
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Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220
[This message has been edited by n2oMike (edited 11-22-2006).]
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-22-2006 07:22 PM
quote:
Originally posted by ccode67:
Post count is not important, make it easy on yourself.Steve, E-mail an address for my donation, I don't do paypal.
If anyone wants to help out and doesn't want to use PayPal my address is 73 Shadagee Rd
Saco, Maine 04072 Thanks again, we are all pulling together here nicely. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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JSracing
Journeyman Posts: 91
From: Batesville, MS. U.S.
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 11-23-2006 05:45 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Please tell me how you feel about these issues:a) How important is it to keep your post count? b) Would it bother you if all our current threads on all forums were in archival form and you could view them but no longer add to them and all forums started with new threads? I'll probably think of more questions later.
A not important, I just changed my user name and lost I can't remember how many post count? it's just a number
B. as long as the tech stuff could be pulled up what difference would it make? archiving would suffice. ------------------
JS
Life`s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-perserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holysh....t what a ride!!!"
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JSracing
Journeyman Posts: 91
From: Batesville, MS. U.S.
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 11-23-2006 05:51 PM
quote:
Originally posted by JSracing:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
[b]Please tell me how you feel about these issues:a) How important is it to keep your post count? b) Would it bother you if all our current threads on all forums were in archival form and you could view them but no longer add to them and all forums started with new threads? I'll probably think of more questions later.
A not important, I just changed my user name and lost I can't remember how many post count? it's just a number ( for those of you who somehow have been asleep I used to be jsracingbbf on this site. B. as long as the tech stuff could be pulled up what difference would it make? archiving would suffice. [/B][/QUOTE] ------------------
JS
Life`s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-perserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holysh....t what a ride!!!"
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kwazykat
Moderator Posts: 8279
From: ...a wonderful place to be.... orange county... NC!!!! M&M member #92 .... a blue-oval GRRL-deluxe.....
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-24-2006 08:27 AM
for me, the post count is most useful to identify new users .... i also like seeing the 'registered' date ....archiving topics is fine! if someone wants to revive one, they can post a link to the original and carry-on in a new thread.... quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
I don't like avatars either....
i do not mind a thumbnail jpeg too terribly much ..... but they really do clutter up the scene.... i cannot stand gif or other animated files .... all that flashy moving-around eyesore junk is annoying to me .... also, with the huge popularity of 'myspace', there are some sites now that allow a registered user to set up a page of their own.... if there was a way to allow M&M members to do this for themselves after reaching X-amount of posts, it would be cool.... being able to control access would be the key ..... keeping that feature "reserved" for M&M'ers who have met a posting goal or time period plus posting goal or some such guideline .... there would need to be a measure to prevent bandwidth being sucked dry by fly-by-users..... we could upload our car pics steve, and not have to bug you to set up a member page for us..... just a thought.... kk
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