[Gio~Logist]

Originally Posted by TECK

People used to care about the code and they were proud to learn and post their own hacks after. It was their moment of glory, as Reeve of shinra said in this thread.

I totally agree with you, Giovanni.
The Staff must find something to replace the lack of interest that started to govern among hackers a while ago. basically, they are the ones who generate traffic at vB.org site.
I personally don't see anything else, beside code based discussions, that will attract hackers back.

So let's post some constructive solutions.
We are here to discuss them, not only to agree or disagree to certain people.
What do you think it should be done? Let us all know.

Thanks.


Very good resume, Marco. Glad you are aware about vB.org biggest issue, IMO.

Your ability to be so open minded is very much appreciated and that is what vb.org can use. We have those that are so set on how things used to be (i love how things were two years ago as well and would love the atmosphere to be the same, but understand that things change) and we have some people that are so set in their own ways that they don't put the effort for change. Being open minded and open to suggestions is what this site needs.

I personally only started coding because of this site as well and a lot of my customers that i get now are from this site. Those who chose to learn and expand their horizons with this site will make it far, yes. However, otherwise.. we cannot force people to learn. Therefore, trying our best to make this site more of a learning process for users is not to easy.

What this site can use it a better GUI and setup. A hack database is not just a separate page with a query pulling up hack forums and excluding them on the forumhome. The hacks deserve a better GUI, the install system should be more integrated to make users actually want to click the link, and something should be given to the people who contribute to this site (whether it be a coder or designer). Not saying give give give, but a few perks will lead to motivation. And the further integration of the install system will lead to more motivation as well because then people will actually click install and some coders will enjoy that and competing more and such. I think that we should have things a bit more code/design oriented. We have hack of the month, that's nice. However, how about coder/designer of the month? What about even a mod of the month? Motivation and dedication is all that's needed. Once that is put fourth, the rest will fall into perspective.