nacoran
343 posts
Nov 08, 2009
11:53 AM
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I don't know what's possible with the software the site is running on, but keeping in mind that links you've already clicked on change color, is there a way for them to change back (or to yet another color) if something has been added to them since the last time you clicked, or any other scheme short of leaving a comment, that would let us know we've already read everything on that thread?
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jonsparrow
1295 posts
Nov 08, 2009
12:15 PM
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no.
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jonsparrow
1296 posts
Nov 08, 2009
12:15 PM
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ha im drunk. an its not even 3:30pm yet.
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RyanMortos
449 posts
Nov 08, 2009
4:10 PM
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Links change color because of the historical information your computer stores when you visit websites.
If you were to clear recent history you (settings pending) would eliminate browsing and download history which makes the links go back to their former color.
I do not see that macwebsitebuilder offers the databases required to remember which threads have been updated since your last visit.
Okay, pass me a beer jon!
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~Ryan
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
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Gwood420
63 posts
Nov 08, 2009
7:44 PM
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i like this forum, but it is the hardest to use.. i wish it was more organized, and i too would love to be able to hit a "new posts" button so i can see what is going on... would also love the see a bit more modern modern blues forum.
this is the type im refering too.. (its for a dying ofroad game i played)
http://www.wastelandwar.com/forums/index.php
Last Edited by on Nov 08, 2009 7:46 PM
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RyanMortos
454 posts
Nov 08, 2009
8:15 PM
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Yeah, vBulletin looks pretty good solution. I prefer that style myself. Though what vBulletin isn't is a plug and play little bit of everything like macwebsitebuilder offers. What it comes down to is time and money and what the best solution is for our host. It works, you can get the quick and dirty in a matter of minutes.
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~Ryan
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
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harmonicanick
446 posts
Nov 09, 2009
1:35 AM
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It works why change it?
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MrVerylongusername
616 posts
Nov 09, 2009
3:03 AM
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I agree with Nick - I don't speak for Adam, but I know he has said on a number of occasions that he has no intention of changing the forum at this time. I know that what vBulletin offers is probably superior, but it also a bit more technical and would cost extra. I think the forum is fine as it is - the server gets a little overloaded sometimes, but I can live with that. I actually like the fact that new posts aren't flagged, it means I tend to read far more threads on this forum than any of the others I use.
Last Edited by on Nov 09, 2009 3:03 AM
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kudzurunner
774 posts
Nov 09, 2009
5:05 AM
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Yeah, it's not the best, but it works. And I believe the slightly ragged, undifferentiated forum homepage actually encourages conversation.
My model is the best-known running forum, which has an extraordinary amount of traffic: Letsrun.com
http://www.letsrun.com/forum/forum.php?board=1
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rbeetsme
20 posts
Nov 09, 2009
6:01 AM
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I like the fact that Prof. Adam logs in from time to time.
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Gwood420
65 posts
Nov 09, 2009
3:53 PM
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adam, your forum is the best, just harder to get used to is all.. the other one i showed(or one like it), just allowes us to have private conversations, get emails when a certain threat is posted in, show more personal info, have a photo gallery, are a bit more organized, and also alow for sticky threads(always at top of list), among other things..
there is nothing wrong with this forum, just is more limited then the other.. these are just thoughts, i mean no disrespect by posting this...
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