New Layout

[Shelley_c]

Kerry, I'm here to contribute. 99% of my posts are posts of substance, I haven't requested 1 thing from anyone here. I have been here for a few months now posting content and going out of my way fufilling requests. I'm not complaining for the hell of it, you ought to remember that.

My posts are ignored (why?) Well, beats me. You just spoken to brad but hey I just gave brad a solution.

edit: You could still move it up and still I wouldn't be aware if anyone has posted a request if your referring that it stays in the same area but moved up.

Every resource board has it's own graphic database area. For some reason vb.org did (neglected) but now it's been given a backseat.

[Daniel]

It will take a while to get used to, but I thing it's a nice change.

[Shelley_c]

Understand it from someone that constantly needs to visit this area and fill requests/update threads. For me, I wouldn't know whether someone has requested a modification if i'm on the forum index page. And, like I said, I'm not prepared to linger in the modifications area just to wait for a request.

The placement is bad enough, wouldn't matter if it was moved to a more prominent position, I still would'nt know whether a request has been made for a modiciation of any of the graphics I submitted.

I hate beating about the bush. Brad? what's happening to the graphic database? will it be staying in it's current location or will it be moved (like I suggested above).

[EasyTarget]

what about subforums in vb3, 3.5 and 2 which link to the graphics forum? Make it so the linked subforum shows the latest entries and all as well.

and maybe a link to the graphics stuff like the modification database on the main forum page, except for graphics/styles database?

[Shelley_c]

It still wouldn't solve the problem without me or anyone else needing to be in the modifications area. You can't expect anyone to stay in the modifications area to fill a request. Sorry Easytarget if I seem a little blunt.

Another solution. Why not create a new catergory (forum index page) "Styles and Graphic Sets" or "Styles and graphics" and insert the styles forum on the forum home page and name the other graphic release areas "Graphics database"? this way there would be subforums for the two remaining areas. This means posts which are replied (requested modifications) the author (person making the modification) can see new posts have been made and not forgetting the styles area and graphic database would compliment one another perfectly.

Styles & Graphic Database

-Styles
--styles 3.5
--styles 2.x.x
-Graphics database
-- smiley sets
--button sets
-- misc sets

[JakeS]

I Think its better because it helps the server load it because it has less graphics there for your computer hasn't got to load as much and it makes less strain on the server.

[EasyTarget]

Originally Posted by Shelley_c

It still wouldn't solve the problem without me or anyone else needing to be in the modifications area. You can't expect anyone to stay in the modifications area to fill a request. Sorry Easytarget if I seem a little blunt.

Another solution. Why not create a new catergory (forum index page) "Styles and Graphic Sets" or "Styles and graphics" and insert the styles forum on the forum home page and name the other graphic release areas "Graphics database"? this way there would be subforums for the two remaining areas. This means posts which are replied (requested modifications) the author (person making the modification) can see new posts have been made and not forgetting the styles area and graphic database would compliment one another perfectly.

Styles & Graphic Database

-Styles
--styles 3.5
--styles 2.x.x
-Graphics database
-- smiley sets
--button sets
-- misc sets

maybe you just didn't understand what I was saying, its like what you proposed, but more extensive.

[Shelley_c]

Originally Posted by EasyTarget

maybe you just didn't understand what I was saying, its like what you proposed, but more extensive.

*Impersinates Boofo* I know when to quit, so I'll happily hand the baton onto you. Sir.

[EasyTarget]

I also think they should move styles and graphics together.

As well as move the article forum to the .org forum area, maybe combine some of those forums with other areas, combine general and community forums, maybe lose a couple of the subforums there. this will free up some room on the main page which looks cluttered imo.

maybe even install some sort of aricles system instead of using the forums and add tab at the top which links to articles (home, forum, mods, articles, chat)

something like this

vb.org
-anouncements
-site feedback
-articles
-link to general/community discussions (show recent posts)
--lounge
--presales
--big boards
--secret coder forum

modifications
-3.5
--templates
--plugins
--extensions
--code modifications
--link to syles 3.5 and grahpics (show recent posts)
--requests
--hosted 3.5
--premim 3.5 (paying members can download hacks in here)
-3.0
--full releases
--beta releases
--templates
--link to styles 3.0 and graphics (show recent posts)
--requests
--hosted 3.0
--premium 3.0 (paying members can download hacks in here)
-vb programming (combine programming discussion from general discussion w/ questions and discussion)

styles and graphics
-styles
--3.5 styles
--3.0 styles
--requests maybe ?
-graphics
--smiles
--buttons
--avatars & misc
-styles and graphics discussion (take from general discussion)

and give people the option (like they have now) to show only the 3.0 or 3.5 section, maybe do the same with other parts.

for premium forums only allow members who have joined the cool premium member club access (monthly or yearly fee). Allow coders who have been here for X amount of time and/or have released X amount of hacks and/or has X reputation from fellow coders and/or has X reputation from members to make releases + require a lite version? Coders who have met the above requirements get X % of monies after X amount of time (to ensure quality and support). Maybe give X amount/% of money for Y amount of installs after X amount of time.

This way people aren't selling hacks per say, its more of a premium club giving access to those who join the club and their money is distributed among the premium hackers and the .org.


hmm.. this should be in its own thread

[Krahl]

Originally Posted by Shelley_c

*Impersinates Boofo* I know when to quit, so I'll happily hand the baton onto you. Sir.

Sorry, but you're just coming across as really rude. There's no need for all the nastiness you've been spewing all throughout this thread. I'm sure it's due to some pent up frustration but this approach makes you look childish and adversarial - which is probably 180 degrees from the way you would choose to be viewed.

I'm sure you've done a ton for the community but you might want to show a bit more consideration and "lead by example" on how things should be. Is this how you'd want users approaching YOU for help or a change or...?

Just my .02, from a plain old member reading the rants. Good luck getting it figured out the way it works best for you and the community.

Krahl