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Sunday, May 18, 2003 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
So if we were t have 3 forums here what would you vote on?
Here's my suggestion:
General
User Help
Skinning
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Chris
Reply #42 Monday, May 19, 2003 10:00 AM
Reply #42 Monday, May 19, 2003 10:00 AM
On the face of it, Hell Dragon's idea is nice, however, people, especially newbies often get confused about a given app (i.e. windowblinds vs. desktopx, objectbar vs. objectdock vs. object desktop) so they may want inadvertantly mark their thread with the wrong app/skin type and run the risk of being overlooked by a knowledgable person probably could help them but who quickly scans down the icon list
mickboni
Reply #43 Monday, May 19, 2003 10:11 AM
Reply #43 Monday, May 19, 2003 10:11 AM
Permit me to contribute a few thoughts:
I feel that skinning in general will become more specialized -even professional! By having its own forum, everyone will have a more localized location in which to share. Perhaps I'm too optimistic, but I believe the future will have a range of issues which will need to be addressed in a more serious manner.
I personally read all help threads, simply because I learn more. I like to learn about different problems that arise and the wealth of information available is unbelievable!!
The general forum can provide a means whereby WC continues to be a community, wherein members can communicate at leisure in a non-accademic manner.
I trust this helps.
I feel that skinning in general will become more specialized -even professional! By having its own forum, everyone will have a more localized location in which to share. Perhaps I'm too optimistic, but I believe the future will have a range of issues which will need to be addressed in a more serious manner.
I personally read all help threads, simply because I learn more. I like to learn about different problems that arise and the wealth of information available is unbelievable!!
The general forum can provide a means whereby WC continues to be a community, wherein members can communicate at leisure in a non-accademic manner.
I trust this helps.
kona0197
Reply #44 Monday, May 19, 2003 10:15 AM
Reply #44 Monday, May 19, 2003 10:15 AM
I hate to play devils advocate, but having that many different threads would play havoc on the admins right?
paxx
Reply #46 Monday, May 19, 2003 12:02 PM
Reply #46 Monday, May 19, 2003 12:02 PM
Hey, maybe we can split the work. Koasati, you're in charge of the Help forum, k?
paxx
Reply #47 Monday, May 19, 2003 12:02 PM
Reply #47 Monday, May 19, 2003 12:02 PM
Hey, maybe we can split the work. Koasati, you're in charge of the Help forum, k?
paxx
Reply #48 Monday, May 19, 2003 12:09 PM
Reply #48 Monday, May 19, 2003 12:09 PM
Just thought of something. If the 3 forums were t be what is suggested, where would skinning questions be asked? In the skinning forum or in the help forum?
I don't answer skinning questions anymore, cause I just don't skin very much anymore, and the programs have reallt started to be complicated, so I kinda lost touch. But on the other hand, answering user questions or questions regarding this web site, I'm always happy to help out. So, in my opinion, the 3 forums should be as follow:
- General discussion
- Help using themes, skins or using this web site in general
- Skins and art discussions
I don't think the skinners questions should then be mixed with the rest, because the people who would be able to answer them are not necessarely the same people. Users can help users, and skinners can help skinners.
Keila
Reply #50 Monday, May 19, 2003 12:19 PM
Reply #50 Monday, May 19, 2003 12:19 PM
GeneralUser HelpSkinning
Perfect, keep the names of the forums simple. Nothing worse then trying to find help and not being able to figure out with forum to use.
I myself look for the help question first then goes on to others. Not that I know much but I have not yet tired of the simple asked again and again questions. Although I totally understand how some have.
The skinning section could come in handy for many not just newbies.
Keep it up Frog boy, you will have us under control yet.
Perfect, keep the names of the forums simple. Nothing worse then trying to find help and not being able to figure out with forum to use.
I myself look for the help question first then goes on to others. Not that I know much but I have not yet tired of the simple asked again and again questions. Although I totally understand how some have.
The skinning section could come in handy for many not just newbies.
Keep it up Frog boy, you will have us under control yet.
kona0197
Reply #51 Monday, May 19, 2003 12:29 PM
Reply #51 Monday, May 19, 2003 12:29 PM
How about we try out the 3 new forums on a trial base for a month starting real soon?
Styl-X Design
Reply #52 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:11 PM
Reply #52 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:11 PM
no >
stick to the msgboard... but ok, evryone who is for the 'FORUM' give it a shot, and write the code, if you are done, just mail it to T-MAN
And no php FORUM, it has to be .asp, so it stick with the user accounts, and when you write it, make sure the user accounts das work on it.
HEY, if you are working, dont forget to add those little avatars... No, better, make a little smiley for evry user, so they have their own... what about that!
make sure the quote thing works on it, and the e-mail notivication thing, and ofcourse, the rights of the admins.
Make the adminboard too if you are working, protected by a 'general' password...
any volenteers? 
Styl-X Design gets kicked out of the threat by all the pro forum people
poor admins
stick to the msgboard... but ok, evryone who is for the 'FORUM' give it a shot, and write the code, if you are done, just mail it to T-MAN
And no php FORUM, it has to be .asp, so it stick with the user accounts, and when you write it, make sure the user accounts das work on it.
HEY, if you are working, dont forget to add those little avatars... No, better, make a little smiley for evry user, so they have their own... what about that!
make sure the quote thing works on it, and the e-mail notivication thing, and ofcourse, the rights of the admins.
Make the adminboard too if you are working, protected by a 'general' password...
any volenteers?
Styl-X Design gets kicked out of the threat by all the pro forum people
poor admins
elvee
Reply #53 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:12 PM
Reply #53 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:12 PM
Whats on your mind?
How do I use this stuff?
How do I make this stuff?
Good Choices Brad
Let's do it!
How do I use this stuff?
How do I make this stuff?
Good Choices Brad
Let's do it!
Styl-X Design
Reply #54 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:15 PM
Reply #54 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:15 PM
Ow, forgot some thigns:
-html powers for evryone,
-search engine (written in javascript...)
-animated gif icons
-option to create a poll
Do I got to go on? I mean, if you are bussy writing it, how hard would it be to add those?
-html powers for evryone,
-search engine (written in javascript...)
-animated gif icons
-option to create a poll
Do I got to go on? I mean, if you are bussy writing it, how hard would it be to add those?
kona0197
Reply #55 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:20 PM
Reply #55 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:20 PM
Trying it for even 2 weeks couldn't be that bad... Then we all could compare notes and decide where to go from there.
Styl-X Design
Reply #56 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:27 PM
Reply #56 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:27 PM
OMG, think about it, how much work is it to write a forum kona?
Well, I am sure T-MAN has some spare time, so he can write it at a rainy sunday....... right
Ok, lets be seriouse, it takes over weeks to right a forum, so its nothing you just do, and test it, and if you dont like it, dump it again...
And I am sure WC dasn't want a cheap looking php board...
Well, I am sure T-MAN has some spare time, so he can write it at a rainy sunday....... right
Ok, lets be seriouse, it takes over weeks to right a forum, so its nothing you just do, and test it, and if you dont like it, dump it again...
And I am sure WC dasn't want a cheap looking php board...
elvee
Reply #57 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:32 PM
Reply #57 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:32 PM
Would there be separate "Admins" or "moderators" for each Forum?
Jafo is the Official 'Unofficial' Authority (IMO) on the board now, but for three Forums, more 'OUA's are going to be needed I would think.
Jafo is the Official 'Unofficial' Authority (IMO)
on the board now, but for three Forums, more 'OUA's are going to be needed I would think.
elvee
Reply #58 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:47 PM
Reply #58 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:47 PM
#56 by Skinner Styl skinner - 5/19/2003 2:27:52 PM
OMG, think about it, how much work is it to write a forum kona?
Actually, if this would make the Message Board better, I would volunteer my help to do whatever I could to make it so, and maybe others would also. Thats what community is about right?
Everyone helping out and doing their part.
[Message Edited]
OMG, think about it, how much work is it to write a forum kona?
Actually, if this would make the Message Board better, I would volunteer my help to do whatever I could to make it so, and maybe others would also. Thats what community is about right?
Everyone helping out and doing their part.
[Message Edited]
elvee
Reply #59 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:49 PM
Reply #59 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:49 PM
hehe! I'll get the Quote Thingy right one of these days
Jafo
Reply #60 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:50 PM
Reply #60 Monday, May 19, 2003 2:50 PM
Nah...my browser just refuses to accept any other site addy except this one....
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Reply #41 Monday, May 19, 2003 9:09 AM
i am not sure how well people would use this though, given the vast number of threads called simply "help"
having used some boards that let you put an icon on new threads, i very rarely use this myself, since i often forget to do so, and just go with the default icon
letting the admins set the icons may help, but that is simply another job for them, so not such a hot plan *shrug*