Topic: Suggestions to make Birty's forum more betterer (Read 39908 times)

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #50 on:** February 10, 2009, 07:39:27 PM »

Beat me to it Nosebolt, that makes sense to me

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #51 on:** February 10, 2009, 07:43:34 PM »

I think that if we divided by year, we'd end up with three messes instead of one.

Bubba · « **Reply #52 on:** February 10, 2009, 07:46:35 PM »

yup its not an easy thing is it

Nosebolt · « **Reply #53 on:** February 10, 2009, 07:51:55 PM »

there is one other way to go,

fixed windscreen or folding windscreen,

two very clear types of jeep and easy to workout where your jeep belongs

Dutch · « **Reply #54 on:** February 10, 2009, 07:54:10 PM »

Question sounds familiar : :-)

Something like this then ?

CJ (Civilan Jeep) Technical Forum
The "Classic" CJ models from 1942 till 1986

Wrangler Forum Group
For the 3 Wrangler generations. YJ (1987-1995), TJ & LJ (1997-2006), JK (2007-present)

Cherokee & Comanche Forum Group
For both the Cherokee XJ (1984-2001) and the Comanche MJ (1986-1992)

Grand Cherokee & Commander Forum Group
For the Grand Cherokee ZJ (1993 - 1998), WJ (1999-2004), WK (2005 - present) and Commander XK (2005 - present)

Liberty (KJ) Technial Forum
For the Liberty (outside USA known as Cherokee) registered starting 2002

Compass & Patriot (MK) Technical Forum
For the Compass and the Patriot (MK), 2007 till the present (based on the Dodge Caliber)

Full Size Jeep Technical Forum
For the Cherokee (SJ): 1974-1983; Wagoneer (SJ): 1963-1983; Grand Wagoneer (SJ): 1984-1991; Gladiator en J-series pickup: 1963-1987

Military Jeep Group
For the military models

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #55 on:** February 10, 2009, 07:56:17 PM »

Interesting thought, though the fixed windscreen forum would be a mess, and noobs might not know what the hell we're on about.

We try to be as friendly as possible, which means an easy to use forum. Having forums labelled the same as the badge on your car is probably friendliest.

Dutch · « **Reply #56 on:** February 10, 2009, 07:57:15 PM »

To be honest...pinched this from the Dutch Jeep Forum... :-)

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #57 on:** February 10, 2009, 08:01:04 PM »

We could do a massive list of vehicles, but the more frangmented it gets, the less chance of people in the know reading and answering the problem.

When your forum has 20000 members, it may not be an issue as loads of expert will read each forum, but on here, the far fewer experts may take to only reading the forum that they're interested in, thus skipping questions they may well know the answers to.

Bubba · « **Reply #58 on:** February 10, 2009, 08:03:05 PM »

good point very well made

Lornaben · « **Reply #59 on:** February 10, 2009, 08:04:37 PM »

Quote from: "tim_aka_tim"

Going to phpbb3 would fix this.

I know its nowt to do with me but upgrading to phpBB3 is the first thing to do. That enables sub forums to be created easily and means the forum coding is more secure.

Tim's job keeping the site running will be made much easier. Add to that. it offers us as users far more flexibility with regard to keeping track of new posts. Cookie sessions and all that.

phpBB3 also does several things better than phpBB2, a good example is the email addresses of users are kept encrypted unlike the phpbb2 version. Creating permanent external links is also possible direct from the forum itself. Updating is much easier too.

Sorry I'm waffling on. Suffice to say upgrade to phpBB3. Its good 8-)

Bubba · « **Reply #60 on:** February 10, 2009, 08:06:33 PM »

dont knoe if our curent provider gives us this option

Dutch · « **Reply #61 on:** February 10, 2009, 08:08:39 PM »

Hey....don't get me wrong....only adding to the discussion....I like Birty's the way it is..... :-D )even if it is not relating to my series.

I think I better shut up now..........lol :giveup:

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #62 on:** February 10, 2009, 08:08:55 PM »

Yeah, it's up to Birty to install phpbb3. At the mods say-so of course.

Bubba · « **Reply #63 on:** February 10, 2009, 08:09:23 PM »

Lornaben · « **Reply #64 on:** February 11, 2009, 06:18:11 PM »

OOoooohhh its done.

Me Likey =D> =D> =D>

Bubba · « **Reply #65 on:** February 11, 2009, 06:47:08 PM »

so do everybody need to re log in then :rolleyes:

gazjeep · « **Reply #66 on:** February 11, 2009, 07:01:58 PM »

I did, no probs so far either :supz:

scrw · « **Reply #67 on:** February 11, 2009, 09:09:37 PM »

How about splitting the For Sale & Wanted section, most annoying seeing a topic title for a bit you are after only to find its someone else asking for the same thing

JamesH · « **Reply #68 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:42:06 AM »

There's a lot of overlap in the tech issues of YJ, XJ, TJ, ZJ/G, WJ/G - engines, axles, gearboxes, wheels / tyres, brakes etc. Doesn't splitting the forums actually make it more tricky to find or help with issues??

Just my initial thought on the divided tech forums, maybe I'll get used to it :wink:

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #69 on:** February 12, 2009, 02:39:39 PM »

I'm having the same thoughts. We need to figure it out quick as moving a load of posts is a nightmare, and at the minute there's just a few.

scrw · « **Reply #70 on:** February 12, 2009, 03:40:30 PM »

Quote from: "tim_aka_tim"

I'm having the same thoughts. We need to figure it out quick as moving a load of posts is a nightmare, and at the minute there's just a few.

bulk moving is easy in phpbb3, just delete the forum and the option appears to move all posts to a new forum

ivanidea · « **Reply #71 on:** February 12, 2009, 03:50:03 PM »

Why is it on most forums, the next topic link is at the top of the page :evil:

It should be below / next to the last entry, instead of needing to scroll to the top of the page (I know pressing the 'home' button makes it quicker). It would be better if I could save time and move straight onto the next post.

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #72 on:** February 12, 2009, 06:05:23 PM »

Quote from: "ivanidea"

Why is it on most forums, the next topic link is at the top of the page =D> now wot button sends me to the bottom?

am i misunderstanding, are u planning to split the tech into parts (ie gearbox, wheels etc) instead of vehicles? that dont make sense to me, admittedly i can never answer any tech questions but keepin it per vehicle seems the most logical to me, u can still search within the whole thread

tim_aka_tim · « **Reply #73 on:** February 12, 2009, 07:12:25 PM »

Quote from: "ivanidea"

Why is it on most forums, the next topic link is at the top of the page

It should be below / next to the last entry, instead of needing to scroll to the top of the page (I know pressing the 'home' button makes it quicker). It would be better if I could save time and move straight onto the next post.

OK, modified the view post template so you can do it from the top and bottom of the screen.

Lornaben · « **Reply #74 on:** February 12, 2009, 11:12:36 PM »

Quote from: "tim_aka_tim"

OK, modified the view post template so you can do it from the top and bottom of the screen.

:supz:

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