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Post by _black phoenix_ on Feb 9, 2009 15:25:09 GMT -5
Hey guys! I am planning to do a revamp of DS over the next few weeks. I need as much feedback from you guys as possible. What do you think is working? What needs to be added or removed? What could be a fun feature for the members at DS? Leave as detailed replies as you can on the following topics and anything else you think needs attention. Skins Layout Boards Contests Menu & Links Chatroom/Sandbox I will update you guys on our project as I begin making changes. - Leash
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Post by 2standalone on Feb 9, 2009 17:00:18 GMT -5
Hey, this is something Ive been thinking of for a while - we should do something else with the private profiles in terms of putting that particular writers poems up on there own personal page as well as on the boards. that way, if someone wants to view all of a certain writers works, then it would be easier to do so. ??
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Post by Aish on Feb 9, 2009 19:45:53 GMT -5
I am not sure it is possible to link an individual poet to all of their work (especially those who have been around for years or have changed accounts). That's a really large body of poetry and artwork. Plus, it would require Leash and I to systematically go through every single board and isolate each members poem, etc. I had to do a salvage job on another site a few years back and it took a full week - and that was with far fewer members than DS boasts. What we might be able to do is archive more work - say anything over 1 year old, under each member - but once again that is a large project. I don't know about Leash, but I won't have that kind of free time available. I would like to see our search feature enhanced, though. As it stands, it is very difficul;t to pull any reliable results past about 120 days.
Leash, I have also been wanting to delete inactive accounts with fewer than 20 posts.
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Post by Reaper696 on Feb 9, 2009 19:57:18 GMT -5
Hmm...
Contests - Since there are many styles of poetry out there how about a contest each month showcasing one of them
Chatroom/Sandbox - switch the shoutbox (too much need of refreshing) with a chatroom, I think I found a decent one
Everything else I'm neutral about...
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Post by Aish on Feb 9, 2009 20:00:09 GMT -5
What about restricting the number of new posts per day? Also - maybe upping the minimum feedback.
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Post by Aish on Feb 9, 2009 20:01:19 GMT -5
We should also set another chat night.
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Post by 2standalone on Feb 9, 2009 23:04:46 GMT -5
Oh well.. never know till you put stuff out there! let you know if i think of anything else:)
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Post by _black phoenix_ on Feb 10, 2009 2:00:48 GMT -5
Hey, this is something Ive been thinking of for a while - we should do something else with the private profiles in terms of putting that particular writers poems up on there own personal page as well as on the boards. that way, if someone wants to view all of a certain writers works, then it would be easier to do so. ?? Chrys is right - It would be more work than we can handle to create something like that, BUT we do have an area set up near the bottom of the forum called Anthologies where you can showcase your best writing. Ill keep this idea in mind and see if I can come up with any other neat ideas. Oh! Also we have our personal member boards for anyone with 1000+ posts.. There are many, many possiblities when you have your own board.
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Post by ValkyrieGoddess on Feb 10, 2009 17:43:59 GMT -5
I'd love to see some new contest. It's really great to see how creative members get when they have to think outside the box.
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Post by Aish on Feb 10, 2009 19:12:48 GMT -5
What about setting up a magnetic fridge type board that we all leave messages on?
I have been trying to determine the best ways to bringin new members and hold everyone's interest. Isn't working, lol.
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Post by Aish on Feb 10, 2009 22:16:40 GMT -5
Leashy!!!! What about a treasure hunt through the posts?
Scott has an idea as well...poem tag
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Post by _black phoenix_ on Feb 10, 2009 22:49:23 GMT -5
What about setting up a magnetic fridge type board that we all leave messages on? We had one set up, but I took it down about a year ago. I believe its still in the Archives area, but it may not be working due to the coding conflicting with the change from board to sub-board. I agree. Reaper sent me some info on this a little while ago. I need to dig it up again. Not sure im seeing the "why" behind this one. We have a rule of 3 new poems per board per day.. I think thats fair? Unless youre thinking os omething else? Im liking that idea reap. Im finding that the chatroom you found is slowing down my comp hardcore.. Its all twitchy and takes too long to load. Are there any others you know of? Poem tag? Explain!
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Post by Aish on Feb 10, 2009 23:58:18 GMT -5
As far as limiting the new posts I do realize the limit is 3 per day, but sometimes we still get spammed by new members and I either look like a bitch for reminding them of the rules they just agreed to or like a superbitch for deleting them So was wondering if we can code it into the boards where this is automatically handled - i.e. the boards simply won't allow a 4th new post from an individual until 24 hours have elapsed.
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Post by _black phoenix_ on Feb 10, 2009 23:59:49 GMT -5
Ill look into that.
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Post by _black phoenix_ on Feb 11, 2009 0:19:09 GMT -5
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