Topic: Suggestions to make Birty's forum more betterer (Read 39905 times)

birty · « **on:** March 06, 2008, 10:14:57 AM »

Nobody's perfect, but we know that, so please use this thread to air your opinions, grievances and suggestions on how we, the administrators and moderators can make your stay here better.

This is especially relevant to newbies - please tell us what you think - what works and what doesn't. I'll make this a sticky so that it's always near the top.

GermanXJ · « **Reply #1 on:** March 06, 2008, 10:08:56 PM »

Perfect.

chrisjones · « **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2008, 10:38:44 PM »

Me being back? :-D

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2008, 11:54:28 PM »

Quote from: "GermanXJ"

Perfect.

Cheque's in the post :lol:

Bubba · « **Reply #4 on:** March 07, 2008, 06:46:12 PM »

vote me for prime minister it would be one hell of a ride

tartanzj · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2008, 01:13:39 PM »

Just noticed something that might help with the issue of new members not posting an intro first.

The forum layout has the events forum section first followed by tech forum , then Birty's forum etc. As the 'Forum Admin - Read here first!' is halfway down the page, would moving this section to the top of the page encourage new members to read this before doing anything else.

Hopefully then their first post would not be a tech issue as is commonly the case. Might keep everyone happy :lol:

Steve

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2008, 12:58:31 PM »

Yeah, we have a re-organisation of the forums once every so often. Might be worth doing.

keeko · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2008, 11:39:00 PM »

How about if you give us free money and cakes? How about a chat box?

helstejeep · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2008, 09:46:29 AM »

how about making big events like the cheapfests a sticky so its on top and easy to find and all info and after fest pics and post can be found easily :-D

Helen

RockingDad · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2008, 04:26:56 PM »

how about a google map showing our locations?

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2008, 05:06:47 PM »

We've looked at creating a Frappr map before, and it's easy enough, but the take up, even on very large sites is so small that it's not really worth the effort.

The problem is that to create a flag on the map, the user must have a login to Frappr, and most people cannot be bothered.

eastryjeep · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2008, 04:53:55 PM »

Reorganise the registration process so that the first introduction post is mandatory with a few relavent tips on what to include, thereafter the new member can post away as usual and we get to know who, what and where they are (sorta thingy)!

greggmo · « **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2008, 11:30:20 PM »

we did say about that but it is a bit harsh really. it is very annoying when folk just appear and the first thing they do is demand answers to their problems without even saying hi to everyone here. it is impolite in my book but it just seems like the way these days. manners are not on the gcse list i guess.

Mik · « **Reply #13 on:** July 01, 2008, 09:49:00 PM »

Get rid of Mik.

He's a useless tosser

greggmo · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2008, 09:34:00 PM »

dont talk out of your ass mate. ive met him and he is a nice bloke. 8-)

scrw · « **Reply #15 on:** July 02, 2008, 10:25:11 PM »

Find a faster host server :-?

GermanXJ · « **Reply #16 on:** July 03, 2008, 10:36:46 AM »

Free Beer

doublej · « **Reply #17 on:** July 03, 2008, 02:30:26 PM »

shout box on the bottom of the front page to use as a chat window

i dont drink beer - how bout free redbull :twisted:

demonicwillow · « **Reply #18 on:** July 03, 2008, 05:40:06 PM »

Quote from: "doublej"

i dont drink beer - how bout free redbull :lol:

greggmo · « **Reply #19 on:** July 03, 2008, 05:58:03 PM »

free beer would be good. free red bull would be cool with a double Russian 8-)

MOCAJ · « **Reply #20 on:** July 03, 2008, 06:39:48 PM »

nah, Southern Comfort does it for me and Micko :lol: :lol:

Mick O · « **Reply #21 on:** July 03, 2008, 09:33:00 PM »

Nah, free SoCo makes me fall over :lol:

8-)

Manda · « **Reply #22 on:** July 03, 2008, 09:52:21 PM »

Makes Mocaj fall over too.

MOCAJ · « **Reply #23 on:** July 05, 2008, 12:48:40 PM »

true :lol:

Tank · « **Reply #24 on:** August 01, 2008, 08:09:38 PM »

How about,instead of waiting for new members to say hi as lots just dont bother,as soon as someone registers,an automatic post is placed in Introductions with their name and an "Hello and welcome" from Birty.....

Author Topic: Suggestions to make Birty's forum more betterer (Read 39905 times)

GermanXJ

tartanzj

keeko

helstejeep

RockingDad

eastryjeep

Mik

scrw

GermanXJ

doublej

demonicwillow

Tank