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7thElement
03-24-2004, 03:43 AM
Hi, We want to get members opinions on improvements for FST. We will consider everything that is posted but please understand we can not please everyone.

We are considering starting adult.filesharingtalk.com
This will be dedicated for softcore adult filesharing and general adult talk.

Comments? Suggestions?

7th

zapjb
03-24-2004, 04:11 AM
Why seperate us even further? First all these different worlds. Now a different site. Imo not a good idea.

4play
03-24-2004, 04:15 AM
I would definelty have alook at the news portion of the site it looks bland and very uninteresting.

kAb
03-24-2004, 04:16 AM
Please bring back our skins from the KLF.

zapjb
03-24-2004, 04:19 AM
Consolidate or eliminate some worlds.

7thElement
03-24-2004, 04:28 AM
As for the adult section, I do not want to include it simply at this site as some people may be offended. I would rather create a separte subdomain, adult.filesharingtalk.com so that it can be for the sole purpose of people that want to engage themselves in that area.

7th

zapjb
03-24-2004, 04:54 AM
I know what you meant 7th. I guess you want this site to be more family friendly.
I don't. In fact as I mentioned in another thread I'd like an IQ test to register here. I want to be able swear at someone in a thread if neccessary. I don't want worry that I'm offending some kiddies or their mental equivalant. In fact I know that there's some young adults here to be sure. That's OK imho. But I don't want some really young kids reading this shit. That's my .02.

4play
03-24-2004, 05:01 AM
@zapjb its always possible to put your point across without swearing.

there is enough pr0n on the internet without members of this forums contributing their own. :blink: pornworld would be the hangout for all the kids on the forum anyway.

another thing that puzzled me is the verified hashes. Its nice having them but since they can be messed with by people like the riaa whats the point. :unsure:

oh yeah and when is linuxworld becoming permenant :P

zapjb
03-24-2004, 05:12 AM
Yeah I know 4play. But I like to swear some times. For various reasons.
Look I don't feel that bad if I hurt a teenagers feelings.
But if 7th trying to turn this place into Disneyland, for kids of all ages.
I'm against it.
Kids should not be encouraged or allowed on this site imho.
I don't want to worry about damaging a kid if I (or somebody else) says a few off color comments.

h1
03-24-2004, 05:22 AM
Originally posted by 4play@24 March 2004 - 00:01
oh yeah and when is linuxworld becoming permenant :P
:lol: We've only gone over quota 13 times or so. :P

Virtualbody1234
03-24-2004, 05:24 AM
- New areas to further thin out our low numbers isn't a good idea.

- We need to encourage more new users to become members and post. It's too quiet now.

- Hide at least the verifieds from guest's view. If the RIAA want to see it then they will have to join.

- Some sort of advertising needs to be done to increase the number of posting members.

zapjb
03-24-2004, 05:49 AM
Virtualbody1234 Posted on 24 March 2004 - 00:24
  - New areas to further thin out our low numbers isn't a good idea.

I agree completely with this point.

Imo there's got to be a sharp reduction in the number of worlds, sections & areas. It's almost impossible to get into a heated debate & spur further thoughts & insights because everything is so spread out. Thus easier to get distracted.

BawA
03-24-2004, 07:28 AM
plz dont add adult contant to this site, my ISP blocks any site with adult material :(

I.am
03-24-2004, 08:29 AM
Originally posted by bawa@Klite_user@24 March 2004 - 00:28
plz dont add adult contant to this site, my ISP blocks any site with adult material :(
Read what he wrote. It'll be seperate from this forum! :frusty:

RGX
03-24-2004, 02:15 PM
1) Get rid of or combine some of the worlds.

2) Although pronworld would be a cool addition, I understand the practicalitys of its use. I wont be bothered either way.

3) Seperate filesharing talk sites would not work IMO. As virtualbody already stated, we are spread out enough as it is.

muchspl2
03-24-2004, 02:23 PM
I agree, I post verifieds and guides for members, not guest
its not fair they should have to sign up

7thElement
03-24-2004, 02:25 PM
Where would you recommend advertising?

If I separte the site, I really don't think it will thin traffi out much. It will be a completely different site for a completely different topic. There is not going to be a new area, rather a new forum that has nothing really to do with what is discussed here.

7th

Busyman
03-24-2004, 02:40 PM
Originally posted by 7thElement@24 March 2004 - 00:28
As for the adult section, I do not want to include it simply at this site as some people may be offended.  I would rather create a separte subdomain, adult.filesharingtalk.com so that it can be for the sole purpose of people that want to engage themselves in that area.

7th
:lol: :lol: :lol:


Another site is a good idea, just don't give it the FST moniker at all.
This would also separate the perv...I mean the softcore adult material from this forum that...isn't allowed anyway. I guess you would really be opening a door that is only cracked in here.

4play
03-24-2004, 03:20 PM
how about appointing a few members the ability to post news stories and have them split up into catergories
games, software, movies and the such

this would probably make the news slighty more up to date since the process of submitting the story to you for approval seems a little slow.

Benno
03-24-2004, 03:55 PM
Originally posted by 4play@24 March 2004 - 15:20
how about appointing a few members the ability to post news stories and have them split up into catergories
games, software, movies and the such

this would probably make the news slighty more up to date since the process of submitting the story to you for approval seems a little slow.
I like this idea B)

tracydani
03-24-2004, 04:23 PM
Why softcore porn? I am assuming you mean "R" rated by this? Does anyone really watch that stuff without laughing/falling asleep?

As far as combining worlds goes, I wish you would not do that. As I said before on this point, I have no time to sort through all the topics/discussions I have no interest in. I would rather be able to go directly to my areas of interest to see what's new then to have to sort through a couple of hundered posts of spam/uninteresting(to me) posts using view new posts.

For those who say it makes for ghost towns that drive people away, you've been saying that for a while now and you are still here ;) :P I don't belive that has anything to do with the forums popularity or lack of. It has everything to do with the people and their attitudes toward new people and or each other.

TD

Busyman
03-24-2004, 04:34 PM
I do think that some worlds should be merged, especially some filesharing apps.

Some are a waste of a separate category.

Why is codecs a separate category?

kAb
03-24-2004, 05:09 PM
So 7th, are the plans to bring back the skins in the works yet?

Wizard_Mon1
03-24-2004, 07:02 PM
The talk club needs to be deleted as it is just a waste of space, people can have serious discussions in world news and events. The lounge needs to be moderated more as it probably scares of new members who think, what a weird place and so on..... although you want them to go to talkclub they won't because it sounds very bad and uninteresting like you are encouraging little children to post, i mean 4-5 year olds.

There is a thread in movie world that discusses the weirdest clips people have seen, that needs to either be hidden or deleted, becuase if kids see that and decide to try and download some of them they could be mentally scared.

A weekely reviews section for new developments in filesharing which people can vioce there opinions would be a good idea, e.g. pinned section in general filesharing.

A n00bs section where new people can ask silly questions and not get their heads bitten off.



There needs to be more of a reason to come here. A filesharing whats new section (or whats hot and whats not ) kind of thing would really be something to keep returning for , hide hashes from non menbers. Put codecs in klite section and move klite to filesharing apps. Allow hashes for other apps.

Thats what i think.

7thElement
03-24-2004, 07:03 PM
sorry but the skins are not a top priority. It is something to coinsider in the future though.

7th

Illuminati
03-24-2004, 08:10 PM
Originally posted by 7thElement@24 March 2004 - 20:03
sorry but the skins are not a top priority. It is something to coinsider in the future though.

7th
Can a template of the existing skin be created though?

The idea I'm thinking of is that as the admin doesn't have the time right now to do the skin, why not let members have a shot of creating some skins which the admin can include for selection either at the admin's discretion or at the opinion of the community.

The admin's time needed for the skin is then minimalised (only implementing the skins) and the community has some input on what skins they want, both in the form of the skinners making the skins they want and the rest giving feedback to them.

Mad Cat
03-24-2004, 08:20 PM
Get rid of a load of them Kazaa Lite forums, 1 is needed at most.

SeK612
03-24-2004, 08:48 PM
I would say skins are important. The way a site/forum looks and feels can attract users with a more professional looking layouts encouraging people to stay, look around and contribute more.

Sparkle1984
03-24-2004, 08:58 PM
I think it's a bad idea to start that new website. How will you possibly prove that everyone there is over 18, unless you ask them to send in their ID cards?
It's going to be too much trouble for you to administer, I think.
And I would personally find it offensive, and would not want it to be connected in any way to filesharing talk

Mad Cat
03-24-2004, 09:57 PM
Originally posted by Sparkle1984@24 March 2004 - 20:58
I think it's a bad idea to start that new website. How will you possibly prove that everyone there is over 18, unless you ask them to send in their ID cards?
It's going to be too much trouble for you to administer, I think.
And I would personally find it offensive, and would not want it to be connected in any way to filesharing talk
If its seperate like you said, does it matter?

Majority rules... or in this case the admin.

J'Pol
03-24-2004, 10:52 PM
Give people some webspace on the server where they can upload various types of files. Then they can upload things and link to them, e.g. flash games, home made mp3 files of music / voice messages, txt docs, whatever.

Allow folk to upload to their own little space and then link to it for others. Give it to people after a certain time / number of posts, whatever.

I know you do this with avatars and sigs, I assume it can be done for other types of file as well. If people can also "manage" their own space by adding and deleting so much the better.

Sparkle1984
03-24-2004, 11:00 PM
Originally posted by Mad Cat+24 March 2004 - 20:57--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mad Cat @ 24 March 2004 - 20:57)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Sparkle1984@24 March 2004 - 20:58
I think it&#39;s a bad idea to start that new website.&nbsp; How will you possibly prove that everyone there is over 18, unless you ask them to send in their ID cards?
It&#39;s going to be too much trouble for you to administer, I think.
And I would personally find it offensive, and would not want it to be connected in any way to filesharing talk
If its seperate like you said, does it matter?

Majority rules... or in this case the admin. [/b][/quote]
I know it&#39;s going to be separate, but I&#39;m just wondering how on earth you can prove that someone is over 18.

bulio
03-24-2004, 11:38 PM
give some special acess to sr. member users. Maybe give them the ability to post in a special forum,

and for some senior members who want, they can apply to be "junior mods" who have the ablity to close and move topics or something like that ;)

thewizeard
03-25-2004, 12:00 AM
Originally posted by Sparkle1984@24 March 2004 - 23:00

I know it&#39;s going to be separate, but I&#39;m just wondering how on earth you can prove that someone is over 18.
You could make them take a bone scan.... ;)

h1
03-25-2004, 01:02 AM
Ranks are useless now since posts count in the Lounge. Getting 5 stars is a two-week job now, unlike my 15-month job. :)

I.am
03-25-2004, 02:14 AM
[Offtopic] How about giving the power of polls to senior members, seniority decided by mods...

bulio
03-25-2004, 02:25 AM
1) turn off postcount in lounge

2) become a jr. mod (limited abilities) by having 5 stars, two members vouch for you and one real mod ;)

RealitY
03-25-2004, 09:40 AM
I have already stated my opinion HERE (http://filesharingtalk.com/index.php?act=ST&f=1&t=98653&st=105#entry942791) which has gotten nothing more than a two cent reply in months, I guess the logic of the day is more is better so add away commander, besides why do you ask when you so conveniently ignore many of the comments made not to even dignify them with an answer. I have seen some very good ideas posted here that have not even had a fkin response given to them. I just don&#39;t get it anymore and find it pathetic, confusing and insulting actually...

zapjb
03-25-2004, 11:34 AM
I agree with this post right here of yours REALITY.
The forum&#39;s too diluted now. :frusty:

bulio
03-25-2004, 01:45 PM
Originally posted by zapjb@25 March 2004 - 11:34
I agree with this post right here of yours REALITY.
The forum&#39;s too diluted now. :frusty:
i agree with you there :blink: :frusty:

7thElement
03-25-2004, 02:59 PM
Originally posted by REALITY@25 March 2004 - 09:40
I have already stated my opinion HERE (http://filesharingtalk.com/index.php?act=ST&f=1&t=98653&st=105#entry942791) which has gotten nothing more than a two cent reply in months, I guess the logic of the day is more is better so add away commander, besides why do you ask when you so conveniently ignore many of the comments made not to even dignify them with an answer. I have seen some very good ideas posted here that have not even had a fkin response given to them. I just don&#39;t get it anymore and find it pathetic, confusing and insulting actually...
Reality please understand that there are 80,000+ members here. I can not satisfy everyones ideas for how the site should be. You try running a large forum like this. Its not very easy. I am taking into consideration everyones ideas, however some things may please you while a few hundred other members will hate the idea. I can not reply to every single suggestion post as I would be here for eternity.

Please understand the situation I am in. :-)

7th

jetje
03-25-2004, 03:41 PM
To make a general guest room available again, one where our members can reply questions. I think it&#39;s a great "recruiting" place&#33; :)

Virtualbody1234
03-25-2004, 03:45 PM
Originally posted by jetje@25 March 2004 - 09:41
To make a general guest room available again, one where our members can reply questions. I think it&#39;s a great "recruiting" place&#33;&nbsp; :)
Yeah, but make a strong rule (just for there) saying no nOOb bashing.

RealitY
03-25-2004, 04:08 PM
Originally posted by 7thElement+25 March 2004 - 06:59--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (7thElement &#064; 25 March 2004 - 06:59)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-REALITY@25 March 2004 - 09:40
I have already stated my opinion HERE (http://filesharingtalk.com/index.php?act=ST&f=1&t=98653&st=105#entry942791) which has gotten nothing more than a two cent reply in months, I guess the logic of the day is more is better so add away commander, besides why do you ask when you so conveniently ignore many of the comments made not to even dignify them with an answer. I have seen some very good ideas posted here that have not even had a fkin response given to them. I just don&#39;t get it anymore and find it pathetic, confusing and insulting actually...
Reality please understand that there are 80,000+ members here. I can not satisfy everyones ideas for how the site should be. You try running a large forum like this. Its not very easy. I am taking into consideration everyones ideas, however some things may please you while a few hundred other members will hate the idea. I can not reply to every single suggestion post as I would be here for eternity.

Please understand the situation I am in. :-)

7th [/b][/quote]
Well I do kinda understand your position and that on the surface it may appear as your job is very unrewarding and can be rather annoying as well. Although lets be serious for a second since when have you been concerned about offending a few hundred members, not lately thats for sure.

Also lets be serious, 80,000 members, give me a break, are you attempting to have me believe there are 80,000 active members that make an actual contribution to this site, I think not.

As for the ideas I see posted here there are some very good ones that would be productive for this site yet you have not taken any of them under your wing as of yet, all I see for the most part is you responding to and pitching you porn corner.

It is rather clear that this site has become slow, inactive and diluted. At least if nothing you could attempt to repair the fact that it is diluted. I&#39;ve waited well over a month in that other topic for a response or some possible action and yet to see either nor do I expect too at this point.

If your worried about offending some members, a few at best, by doing this then maybe the logical thing to do would be to have a poll and then you can just say it was our decision, worrying about a few members that are all but glorified at having their names in lights and having their own world is a joke,and doing nothing is not your style nor do I believe this gibberish, you just don&#39;t want to do it, thats your style, and in my opinion its not in the best interest of this site anymore but do as you wish as you shall.

I am not here trying to state that any of the problems here are your fault but I will state that the fact that you have been quite stubborn toward us only acting upon what you wish to and ignoring the screaming and bitching of the members here as well as the well placed criticism and productive thoughts of the members here.

Why start this topic, it should have just been titled "Will Be Adding Porn Site", as from what I have seen so far you will go forward with what you want whether we like it or not, so baiting us into a topic like this and suggesting you actually care what we think when you don&#39;t since you only hear what you want is rather insulting...

This should be CLOSED.

7thElement
03-25-2004, 05:19 PM
No, the topic was not started for the promotion of the adult section. I started it for opinions and suggestions and I do appreciate your suggestions. I am definitely considering eliminating some folders like you said, possibly combining them to one. I agree that this might be a positive change. There are problems that will arise though. There are members who like the site more organized and diluted so that they can easily find what they want. Also there may be a problem of rankings getting messed up.

Thank you for your comments Reality. Trust me I am not overlooking them. Changes take some time to organize and I can not personally respond to everyones comments. Within the next few weeks I think you will be pleased. I have created a poll like you have asked.

7th

RGX
03-25-2004, 06:33 PM
I think senior member status should be given out by the admin and the mods. Everyone can get 5 stars but maybe a 6th for those who dont spam and show dedication to the board or something? Just so its easier to see whos a good member and not just a post whore with 5 stars. Some way of differentiating between Useful members and those who just post to speak to their friends (not neccaserily a bad thing but it could confuse new members).

bulio
03-25-2004, 07:31 PM
Originally posted by RGX@25 March 2004 - 18:33
I think senior member status should be given out by the admin and the mods. Everyone can get 5 stars but maybe a 6th for those who dont spam and show dedication to the board or something? Just so its easier to see whos a good member and not just a post whore with 5 stars. Some way of differentiating between Useful members and those who just post to speak to their friends (not neccaserily a bad thing but it could confuse new members).
yes, you ask mods and they decide. I would be a senior member of linuxworld :P

bulio
03-25-2004, 07:32 PM
and the 6 star members could post polls, close topics and such

DanB
03-25-2004, 07:37 PM
Originally posted by RGX@25 March 2004 - 19:33
I think senior member status should be given out by the admin and the mods. Everyone can get 5 stars but maybe a 6th for those who dont spam and show dedication to the board or something? Just so its easier to see whos a good member and not just a post whore with 5 stars. Some way of differentiating between Useful members and those who just post to speak to their friends (not neccaserily a bad thing but it could confuse new members).
I think that is a load of bollocks :huh:

I have 5 stars and i have not been here a year - does that make me a post whore?? If you look at my stats you will see that 95% of my posts are in the lounge, its where I am and its where I am happy. I never asked for posts to count, you never heard me whinge about the posts not counting.

I think to call 5 star members spammers and post whores is very offending :(

RGX
03-25-2004, 07:43 PM
Originally posted by danb+25 March 2004 - 19:37--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (danb @ 25 March 2004 - 19:37)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-RGX@25 March 2004 - 19:33
I think senior member status should be given out by the admin and the mods. Everyone can get 5 stars but maybe a 6th for those who dont spam and show dedication to the board or something? Just so its easier to see whos a good member and not just a post whore with 5 stars. Some way of differentiating between Useful members and those who just post to speak to their friends (not neccaserily a bad thing but it could confuse new members).
I think that is a load of bollocks :huh:

I have 5 stars and i have not been here a year - does that make me a post whore?? If you look at my stats you will see that 95% of my posts are in the lounge, its where I am and its where I am happy. I never asked for posts to count, you never heard me whinge about the posts not counting.

I think to call 5 star members spammers and post whores is very offending :( [/b][/quote]
Infact, I tried to word that carefully not to offend someone. Most of my posts are in the lounge, I like to talk to my friends as well, and I dont consider you a spammer. I was referring more to the people that post to get their name all the way down the page.

When did I say you asked for posts to count? That wasnt an issue. All im saying is that there should be a way of differentiating between people who help out lots of people, and thoe that post to talk to their friends more often. I post in the lounge mostly as well. it doesnt matter how long youve been here either.

When did I call anyone a spammer or a post whore? Please reply.

RGX

DanB
03-25-2004, 07:52 PM
RG, it wasn&#39;t a personal attack as I have explained to you.

I have become fed up of everyone attcking the lounge and its members as if they were beneath the rest of the board. FFS its the most popular section on the forum :rolleyes:

All I am saying is, making posts count in the lounge was big mistake. I couldnt really give a toss if I had 1 star, 3 stars or 5 stars. To be honest i dont really see the point of stars at all.




When did I call anyone a spammer or a post whore?


not just a post whore with 5 stars

RGX
03-25-2004, 08:04 PM
Aha, proof reading isnt one of my specialties, as I think everyone here knows or has found out at some point :">

As mentioned, i consider a post whore someone who posts to try and get his/her name all the way down the page. Or someone who post inane things that have no meaning to anyone to raise their post count. Conversations etc or off-topic jokes are as much a part of the board as any other topic.

DanB
03-25-2004, 08:18 PM
Originally posted by RGX@25 March 2004 - 21:04
Aha, proof reading isnt one of my specialties, as I think everyone here knows or has found out at some point :">

As mentioned, i consider a post whore someone who posts to try and get his/her name all the way down the page. Or someone who post inane things that have no meaning to anyone to raise their post count. Conversations etc or off-topic jokes are as much a part of the board as any other topic.
:D No probs, Rg.

zapjb
03-25-2004, 11:35 PM
Look 7th, REALITY&#39;s posts are making more & more sense to me.
I just think 95% of the time 7th you just do as you shall reguardless of the majority who voice their opinions against your proposed or already enacted actions.
Start by consolidating some of the worlds. Again I&#39;ll say it&#39;s too diluted&#33; :frusty:

4play
03-26-2004, 12:06 AM
@zapjb 7the has already started a poll to see what other people think of your suggestion of making less worlds. I would like to see a bit of a shuffle around but lets see what other people think first before 7the goes ahead and does it.

p.s make linux world permenant :rolleyes:

zapjb
03-26-2004, 12:14 AM
I hate saying this 4play. But I don&#39;t give a sh*t about this poll. Why? Because this poll I believe (hope I&#39;m wrong) won&#39;t change what 7th will or won&#39;t do. Just like the other polls & members speaking out. :helpsmile:

Adster
03-26-2004, 12:56 AM
get rid of the talkclub shit world and get rid of post counts in teh lounge

jetje
03-26-2004, 01:36 AM
oh thought of one more thing, if possible, it would be nice to see which person is viewing writing in a specific topic. Saw that feature on some other boards...

:)

kAb
03-26-2004, 01:56 AM
Originally posted by Adster@25 March 2004 - 17:56
get rid of the talkclub shit world and get rid of post counts in teh lounge
Completely agree with you adster :01:

Or at least get rid of 1000 posts=senior member status

bulio
03-26-2004, 02:14 AM
yeah ppl, with most poosts in teh lounge should not count as sr. members

I.am
03-26-2004, 02:36 AM
Stop this crap that members who post more in lounge are not sr. members. :)

They definetly are&#33; Not all people who post in the lounge are spammers. Lounge is just like any other world and people hang out where they fit best. Yes there are people who spam like hell to get their names up or just for the kicks but there are others posting in the software world, internet world asking the same question again and again without using the search function. Yet without any bashing we answer it each time, the same answer.

One should not take Lounge as a Crap World.

And no one&#39;s status gonna change if you belong to that special group or not. Its the people who long for more power and want to look better than others, they ask.

People will have questions and we will have answers&#33; Lets keep it that way :)

I shouldnt have even thought abt that poll thing even for senior members. Its all going in the wrong direction.

kAb
03-26-2004, 02:48 AM
Originally posted by I.am@25 March 2004 - 19:36
Stop this crap that members who post more in lounge are not sr. members. :)

They definetly are&#33; Not all people who post in the lounge are spammers. Lounge is just like any other world and people hang out where they fit best. Yes there are people who spam like hell to get their names up or just for the kicks but there are others posting in the software world, internet world asking the same question again and again without using the search function. Yet without any bashing we answer it each time, the same answer.

One should not take Lounge as a Crap World.

And no one&#39;s status gonna change if you belong to that special group or not. Its the people who long for more power and want to look better than others, they ask.

People will have questions and we will have answers&#33; Lets keep it that way :)

I shouldnt have even thought abt that poll thing even for senior members. Its all going in the wrong direction.
senior member in less than a month should not = senior member status

I.am
03-26-2004, 04:10 AM
kAb, I hope you know what I was referring to. I reacted on the comment that if someone has most posts in the lounge then he/she/it :P is not a senior member etc.

Regarding, the time duration, one cant really control&#33; At one time becoming a senior member took some time and not one month which unfortunately users spam to get it as you mentioned it too.

But there are people also who help regularly and deserve the status of senior member even if they get it in 2-3 months.

I guess few things are out of our hands and just have to be bear with. For now, this might not be even a priority.

Peace
I.am

FuNkY CaPrIcOrN
03-26-2004, 07:07 AM
:D Forget being a senior member.I am a MusicWorld Member.Always have and always will be.And one day I will have that Title. :D

Cheese
03-26-2004, 07:54 AM
Originally posted by bulio@26 March 2004 - 01:14
yeah ppl, with most poosts in teh lounge should not count as sr. members
Why not? We are as much a part of this community as anyone else.

Some people need to get their heads out of their arses and stop being so damn elitist all the time.

We&#39;re an easy target in the lounge these days, people can just dismiss as all as being "star-hunters" or just posting to get our post-counts up. It&#39;s time people started judging people by the quality of their posting, and not worrying about useless things like member titles, gold stars and post counts.

So to keep this on-topic I suggest 7th just get rid of post counts altogether, and stars and then just give us a member title or give us a choice of member titles to choose from.

For instance FC could be a Musicworld Member, myself Lounge Lizard and so on.

RealitY
03-26-2004, 11:15 AM
Originally posted by 7thElement@25 March 2004 - 09:19
I do appreciate your suggestions. I am definitely considering eliminating some folders like you said, possibly combining them to one. I agree that this might be a positive change.

Thank you for your comments Reality. Trust me I am not overlooking them. Changes take some time to organize and I can not personally respond to everyones comments. Within the next few weeks I think you will be pleased. I have created a poll like you have asked.

7th
Thanks...


There are problems that will arise though. There are members who like the site more organized and diluted so that they can easily find what they want.
Oh well as Paul told you, you can&#39;t make us all happy, besides this is about whats best for the forum, not what we want, as we can see what we want has not been the best for the forum. Also I don&#39;t see any point in worrying about a few, as there will always be some that disagree, nor should you worry about those that are facinated at having their name in lights and their own little world...

BawA
03-26-2004, 11:21 AM
just to add some fuel,

Lounge is Crap World,
lots of members get their stars From there <_<, i remember how i got thoes stars in such hard way in 8 months and these loungesters get thiers in 1 months by posting craps over and over like STFU threat and lots of same crap posts :angry: , post count should be stop in loung

Cheese
03-26-2004, 11:49 AM
Originally posted by bawa@Klite_user@26 March 2004 - 10:21
just to add some fuel,

Lounge is Crap World,
lots of members get their stars From there&nbsp; <_<, i remember how i got thoes stars in such hard way in 8 months and these loungesters get thiers in 1 months by posting craps over and over like STFU threat and lots of same crap posts&nbsp; :angry: , post count should be stop in loung
See this is unneccessary...we didnt ask for posts to count in the lounge but they do. Live with it. I post the same now as I did then, as do most of us decent "loungesters" there are a couple of worthless posters in the lounge but that is true of other areas as well (some people it seems just come here for arguments it seems).

Stop attacking us in the Lounge it&#39;s getting VERY old now, and stop attaching so much importance to stars that have absolutely no relevance to anyone, ever.

edit: Besides as I understand the reason lounge posts counting was brought in was to reduce spam in other worlds from people trying to get their stars by making pointless posts in say Movieworld or Gameworld...

People have always been posting crap trying to get their stars long before post counted in the lounge, everytime I see one of these posts it makes me sad that this is all you think the lounge is about.

Adster
03-26-2004, 12:01 PM
just to add some fuel,

Lounge is Crap World,
lots of members get their stars From there , i remember how i got those stars in such hard way in 8 months and these loungesters get thiers in 1 months by posting craps over and over like STFU threat and lots of same crap posts&nbsp; , post count should be stop in loung

The number 1 reason I suggest canning posts from the lounge or piss them off altogether

get rid of teh f*King stars and lets all have our group names Like I wasn&#39;t to be a Music God

If I wasnt to see F*cked stars Look at teh sky if I want to see a number which is high next to my name

I do this

Adster Posts 43434343446456


man that looks so great You should all do it :D

Cheese
03-26-2004, 12:05 PM
Originally posted by Adster@26 March 2004 - 11:01

just to add some fuel,

Lounge is Crap World,
lots of members get their stars From there , i remember how i got those stars in such hard way in 8 months and these loungesters get thiers in 1 months by posting craps over and over like STFU threat and lots of same crap posts , post count should be stop in loung

The number 1 reason I suggest canning posts from the lounge or piss them off altogether

get rid of teh f*King stars and lets all have our group names Like I wasn&#39;t to be a Music God

If I wasnt to see F*cked stars Look at teh sky if I want to see a number which is high next to my name

I do this

Adster Posts 43434343446456


man that looks so great You should all do it :D
I&#39;ve got to agree with the Blahster here:

Let&#39;s get rid of it all, post counts, stars and all the feckin&#39; nonsense that is generated by a number and a bunch of pixels.


BAN TEH POST COUNT&#33;&#33;&#33;

bowrabob
03-26-2004, 01:44 PM
l agree, get rid of the stars and make member groups instead. It&#39;s real easy to do

7thElement
03-26-2004, 01:58 PM
By member groups, what exactly are you talking about? You mean titles like "senoir poster"

7th

Cheese
03-26-2004, 02:21 PM
Originally posted by 7thElement@26 March 2004 - 12:58
By member groups, what exactly are you talking about? You mean titles like "senoir poster"

7th
For Instance:

Group:Newcomer

Group:Musicworld

Group:Lounge

Group:Folder

Group:Fastracker

These should be selectable by the member (If possible). I know we could use the custom title for this but I like to use that for funny quotes and the like.

sArA
03-26-2004, 02:58 PM
Then of course there are those of us who have been around a long time, don&#39;t post a lot but read a lot and contribute (hopefully) when we have something to actually say...

I have been here well over a year...I am no where near getting 5 stars...Those who know me, know what I am like and this is the same for many of the regulars in the Lounge or wherever.

The stars thing is fun although contribution is perhaps more important than post count. I don&#39;t know if the mods could allocate stars according to helpfulness or something but then it would be down to a few people to decide. I guess we could run a sort of voting system to decide who should and who should not have snr status.

I dunno...just my thoughts

RealitY
03-26-2004, 07:00 PM
Originally posted by sara5564@26 March 2004 - 06:58
I don&#39;t know if the mods could allocate stars according to helpfulness or something but then it would be down to a few people to decide. I guess we could run a sort of voting system to decide who should and who should not have snr status.
Sounds cake and candy nice but its too much work and will just cause friction, leave it alone already.


Besides as I understand the reason lounge posts counting was brought in was to reduce spam in other worlds from people trying to get their stars by making pointless posts in say Movieworld or Gameworld...
Never relized that, it actually makes sense...

jetje
03-26-2004, 09:01 PM
Originally posted by REALITY@26 March 2004 - 21:00

Besides as I understand the reason lounge posts counting was brought in was to reduce spam in other worlds from people trying to get their stars by making pointless posts in say Movieworld or Gameworld...
Never relized that, it actually makes sense...
:lol: well that took some time, but yes that was the reason. Also by doing this the total star and post count is really a non issue imo... That&#39;s why we hide the amount of posts only the stars are (still?) there, but that&#39;s more because they belong to the design of the board and it just looks colourfull :lol:

It&#39;s almost impossible to control spamming as to judge what is spamming... but as we gave it a place now, it&#39;s not a big issue anymore (at least for most people).
The idea for making talk club seperate from the lounge was ment to divide it even more, nice of topic talk seperated from nice nonsense of topic talk... :lol: somehow this last thing is not really getting of the ground :lol:

BawA
03-27-2004, 06:16 AM
simple example of result when post count is enable in lounge:

http://img25.photobucket.com/albums/v74/bawa69/1.jpg :lol:

Here is some replies in above post for that person:

???

Chinese&#33;&#33;&#33;???

Hello

:lol:

sorry

no it is not

BOAB&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;??????

cool

no
wassssssssss more than that

kAb
03-27-2004, 06:18 AM
Originally posted by bawa@Klite_user@26 March 2004 - 23:16
simple example of result when post count is enable in lounge:

http://img25.photobucket.com/albums/v74/bawa69/sc.jpg :lol:
:lol: remember zed? :lol: :lol:

jetje
03-27-2004, 03:38 PM
Originally posted by bawa@Klite_user@27 March 2004 - 08:16
simple example of result when post count is enable in lounge:

http://img25.photobucket.com/albums/v74/bawa69/1.jpg :lol:
If it was not, and if he had done this for the post count (wich was not he was advertising&#33;) we could have seen this in all the different worlds, and clean there...
now it was in the lounge and the more serious stuff stayed clean&#33; :)

h1
03-27-2004, 08:29 PM
Originally posted by bawa@Klite_user@27 March 2004 - 01:16
simple example of result when post count is enable in lounge:

http://img25.photobucket.com/albums/v74/bawa69/1.jpg :lol:

Here is some replies in&nbsp; above post for that person:

???

Chinese&#33;&#33;&#33;???

Hello

:lol:

sorry

no it is not

BOAB&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;??????

cool

no
wassssssssss more than that
So? Oftentimes you&#39;ll see in Problems and Questions replies only by me and MUSCLEMAN going down several pages.

Does that mean anything?

bulio
03-27-2004, 08:43 PM
Originally posted by haxor41789+27 March 2004 - 20:29--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (haxor41789 @ 27 March 2004 - 20:29)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-bawa@Klite_user@27 March 2004 - 01:16
simple example of result when post count is enable in lounge:

http://img25.photobucket.com/albums/v74/bawa69/1.jpg :lol:

Here is some replies in&nbsp; above post for that person:

???

Chinese&#33;&#33;&#33;???

Hello

:lol:

sorry

no it is not

BOAB&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;??????

cool

no
wassssssssss more than that
So? Oftentimes you&#39;ll see in Problems and Questions replies only by me and MUSCLEMAN going down several pages.

Does that mean anything? [/b][/quote]
nope :lol:

BawA
03-28-2004, 06:40 AM
Originally posted by jetje@27 March 2004 - 19:38

If it was not, and if he had done this for the post count (wich was not he was advertising&#33;) we could have seen this in all the different worlds, and clean there...
now it was in the lounge and the more serious stuff stayed clean&#33; :)
Lounge is the only place where u can post any crap but in other world if u just reply in 2 word u know wat will happen <_<

BawA
03-28-2004, 06:48 AM
Originally posted by haxor41789@28 March 2004 - 00:29

So? Oftentimes you&#39;ll see in Problems and Questions replies only by me and MUSCLEMAN going down several pages.

Does that mean anything?
We r not talking about how much u help and u type word in ur reply
its commenSence just look to that persons reply timing, they all were posted in 1 min Gap and 1/2 word reply, wat does that mean ? obviously post count <_<

thewizeard
03-28-2004, 10:19 AM
...A mobile phone forum for the sharing of ring tones etc... :)

Adster
03-28-2004, 11:00 AM
what can I say i said this before :sleeping:

Start off every member with 5 stars when they get to 1000 posts they loose all there stars

BawA
03-28-2004, 12:55 PM
remove all stars and make it Member Group which will be based on member joined date a member with 1 year singed up will be senior and less something else

Cheese
03-28-2004, 01:01 PM
Originally posted by bawa@Klite_user+28 March 2004 - 05:48--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (bawa@Klite_user @ 28 March 2004 - 05:48)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-haxor41789@28 March 2004 - 00:29

So? Oftentimes you&#39;ll see in Problems and Questions replies only by me and MUSCLEMAN going down several pages.

Does that mean anything?
We r not talking about how much u help and u type word in ur reply
its commenSence just look to that persons reply timing, they all were posted in 1 min Gap and 1/2 word reply, wat does that mean ? obviously post count <_< [/b][/quote]
Funky dawg is a spammer of a different sort, he comes here just to advertise his own forum. Nothing to do with his post count. Obviously, you&#39;re wrong.

Peerzy
03-28-2004, 01:21 PM
Since september till about January i had never gone into the lounge, i stuck to game world and hardware world and i can say it took me a long time ot get just 3 stars but i didnt give a toss. The reason i post is to have some fun, to help someone or to ask for help, there have been threads in the lounge where i have posted over 200 posts in that thread.... i was unaware that posts even counted in the lounge untill about 4 weeks ago. So go ahead cal me what you want, i dont care. :)

Adster
03-28-2004, 01:30 PM
really would I give a fuck ???

would withcheese give a fuck about posts

would any of the lounge guys who have over 3000 posts already give a fuck about stars??

a bit hard now seeing as though we can&#39;t get anymore stars

have a look at the ppl posting in the lounge going crazy there all over 3000 posts so why would they care??

The reason they should not count is so bloody peopel WILL Stop SAYING "TRYING TO GET THEIR POST COUNT UP"

get teh lounge back to its normal self with no counts then we teh lounge lizards can go crazy still like they are now and peopel can STFU about peopel post In the lounge to spam their posts&#33;&#33;&#33;

last but not least

BLAH

bulio
03-28-2004, 01:39 PM
Blah teh postcount

Cheese
03-28-2004, 01:44 PM
Originally posted by Adster@28 March 2004 - 12:30
really would I give a fuck ???

would withcheese give a fuck about posts

would any of the lounge guys who have over 3000 posts already give a fuck about stars??

a bit hard now seeing as though we can&#39;t get anymore stars

have a look at the ppl posting in the lounge going crazy there all over 3000 posts so why would they care??

The reason they should not count is so bloody peopel WILL Stop SAYING "TRYING TO GET THEIR POST COUNT UP"

get teh lounge back to its normal self with no counts then we teh lounge lizards can go crazy still like they are now and peopel can STFU about peopel post In the lounge to spam their posts&#33;&#33;&#33;

last but not least

BLAH
What do you mean there are no more stars after you get 5? What the hell have I been making all these posts for? :lol:

DanB
03-28-2004, 02:56 PM
Originally posted by bawa@Klite_user+28 March 2004 - 07:48--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (bawa@Klite_user @ 28 March 2004 - 07:48)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-haxor41789@28 March 2004 - 00:29

So? Oftentimes you&#39;ll see in Problems and Questions replies only by me and MUSCLEMAN going down several pages.

Does that mean anything?
We r not talking about how much u help and u type word in ur reply
its commenSence just look to that persons reply timing, they all were posted in 1 min Gap and 1/2 word reply, wat does that mean ? obviously post count <_< [/b][/quote]
No you wally, if you actually read Jetje&#39;s reply you would have seen that the bloke was actually advertising his site :rolleyes:

At leat thats what i think it is when you have a bright bold red 2 foot high sig about your site and then make a post in every thread. I may well be wrong, I am sure you will put me straight if I am.


Ad, I agree with your post so much. :D

BawA
03-28-2004, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by danb@28 March 2004 - 18:56
At leat thats what i think it is when you have a bright bold red 2 foot high sig about your site and then make a post in every thread. I may well be wrong, I am sure you will put me straight if I am.


Ad, I agree with your post so much.&nbsp; :D
I post in every threat :blink:
for ur information i dont post bull :shit: , hardly u find i post in lounge. and about ma sig, every body does use adver in thier sig why shouldnt i? and its allowded in this board and i dont post over and over with 2 word reply to adver ma site <_<

DanB
03-28-2004, 03:12 PM
Originally posted by bawa@Klite_user+28 March 2004 - 16:10--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (bawa@Klite_user @ 28 March 2004 - 16:10)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-danb@28 March 2004 - 18:56
At leat thats what i think it is when you have a bright bold red 2 foot high sig about your site and then make a post in every thread. I may well be wrong, I am sure you will put me straight if I am.


Ad, I agree with your post so much.&nbsp; :D
I post in every threat :blink:
for ur information i dont post bull :shit: , hardly u find i post in lounge. and about ma sig, every body does use adver in thier sig why shouldnt i? and its allowded in this board and i dont post over and over with 2 word reply to adver ma site <_< [/b][/quote]
I was talking about Funkydawg, just as you were in your post :frusty:

BawA
03-28-2004, 03:15 PM
srry i thought ur against me :lol: , i never saw "Funkydawg&#39;"&#39;s sig so i thought ur tallking about me :lol:

Cheese
03-28-2004, 03:23 PM
Originally posted by danb+28 March 2004 - 14:12--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (danb @ 28 March 2004 - 14:12)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by bawa@Klite_user@28 March 2004 - 16:10
<!--QuoteBegin-danb@28 March 2004 - 18:56
At leat thats what i think it is when you have a bright bold red 2 foot high sig about your site and then make a post in every thread. I may well be wrong, I am sure you will put me straight if I am.


Ad, I agree with your post so much. :D
I post in every threat :blink:
for ur information i dont post bull :shit: , hardly u find i post in lounge. and about ma sig, every body does use adver in thier sig why shouldnt i? and its allowded in this board and i dont post over and over with 2 word reply to adver ma site <_<
I was talking about Funkydawg, just as you were in your post :frusty: [/b][/quote]
Stop slagging me off all the time dan. :angry:

DanB
03-28-2004, 03:25 PM
Alter-egos :01:

thewizeard
03-29-2004, 10:39 AM
rookiecrd1, please see this post of mine (http://filesharingtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=105018&view=findpost&p=931035) B)