features wanted on the Forum (v1.0)

ryan1835 · **Reply #90 on:** April 12, 2010, 11:13:33 PM

on another forum i used to moderate we had an arcade that was ranked with the members scores, that was quite a cool feature

i think it used the same software as this forum too

Zack · **Reply #91 on:** April 14, 2010, 05:33:42 AM

And I was serious about the ignore feature.

Whoey · **Reply #92 on:** April 14, 2010, 10:16:51 AM

I'd like to hold off on any further new features until the new forum software comes out... adding more stuff now is only going to make upgrading more of a nightmare.

AHB · **Reply #93 on:** April 14, 2010, 03:34:02 PM

Quote from: ryan1835 on April 12, 2010, 11:13:33 PM

on another forum i used to moderate we had an arcade that was ranked with the members scores, that was quite a cool feature

i think it used the same software as this forum too

I've seen those on other forums too, But do we really need it here..?

Nikos · **Reply #94 on:** April 14, 2010, 08:09:24 PM

With EDCS around the corner we don't really need such a feature... but then again, the Feedback forum at its current state provides little insight to one's fair play in trades. I mean, besides the well-known guys and frequent posters (e.g. Neil, John, Zack, ...), finding feedback info for some random forumite can be a pain. A member "score" would be a pretty good and concise way of checking one's good conduct in trades etc.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #95 on:** April 25, 2010, 01:54:32 AM

Quote from: jzmtl on April 11, 2010, 01:49:19 AM

Depends on the thread, and if any UK member participated in it.

Another thing about EDCS, a lot of them are listed starting at $1 but with hidden reserve, which I really dislike, what's the point of that? Just start at the lowest price you are willing to sell.

That's something you'd have to take up with individual sellers. EDCSource is about not dictating how people do business.

Def

Medic82 · **Reply #96 on:** April 26, 2010, 06:54:25 PM

Quote from: Nikos on April 14, 2010, 08:09:24 PM

With EDCS around the corner we don't really need such a feature... but then again, the Feedback forum at its current state provides little insight to one's fair play in trades. I mean, besides the well-known guys and frequent posters (e.g. Neil, John, Zack, ...), finding feedback info for some random forumite can be a pain. A member "score" would be a pretty good and concise way of checking one's good conduct in trades etc.

If we just had one thread for one member and everyone would use that then it would be a little bit easier.

AHB · **Reply #97 on:** April 26, 2010, 08:02:55 PM

Quote from: Medic82 on April 26, 2010, 06:54:25 PM

Quote from: Nikos on April 14, 2010, 08:09:24 PM
With EDCS around the corner we don't really need such a feature... but then again, the Feedback forum at its current state provides little insight to one's fair play in trades. I mean, besides the well-known guys and frequent posters (e.g. Neil, John, Zack, ...), finding feedback info for some random forumite can be a pain. A member "score" would be a pretty good and concise way of checking one's good conduct in trades etc.

If we just had one thread for one member and everyone would use that then it would be a little bit easier.

That would ruin some of the fun I think..
A quick search in Feedback gave 12 hits on "Medic82" and shows you're actually a great guy to deal with..

Luckily we're surrounded by good people here and there if far between real problems here..

Medic82 · **Reply #98 on:** April 27, 2010, 08:39:58 PM

Quote from: AHB on April 26, 2010, 08:02:55 PM

Quote from: Medic82 on April 26, 2010, 06:54:25 PM
Quote from: Nikos on April 14, 2010, 08:09:24 PM
With EDCS around the corner we don't really need such a feature... but then again, the Feedback forum at its current state provides little insight to one's fair play in trades. I mean, besides the well-known guys and frequent posters (e.g. Neil, John, Zack, ...), finding feedback info for some random forumite can be a pain. A member "score" would be a pretty good and concise way of checking one's good conduct in trades etc.

If we just had one thread for one member and everyone would use that then it would be a little bit easier.
That would ruin some of the fun I think..
A quick search in Feedback gave 12 hits on "Medic82" and shows you're actually a great guy to deal with..

Luckily we're surrounded by good people here and there if far between real problems here..

Ahhhhh, the search function…………The forgotten function on almost every forum. I hardly use it so it’s a small party every time I re-discover it.

duckman1975 · **Reply #99 on:** July 16, 2010, 01:35:31 AM

Don't know where to post this just a little question: Do we have an MTO patch?

Sazabi · **Reply #100 on:** July 16, 2010, 02:16:48 AM

I know this is somewhat of a strange request, but I'd like the Multitools for Sale thread be made invisible to those not logged in, or at least prevent Google from caching the pages and making them available to Google searches. :/

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #101 on:** July 16, 2010, 03:40:11 AM

Quote from: duckman1975 on July 16, 2010, 01:35:31 AM

Don't know where to post this just a little question: Do we have an MTO patch?

Not at the moment, but anything is possible.

Quote from: Sazabi on July 16, 2010, 02:16:48 AM

I know this is somewhat of a strange request, but I'd like the Multitools for Sale thread be made invisible to those not logged in, or at least prevent Google from caching the pages and making them available to Google searches. :/

Uhhhh..... why?

Def

Sazabi · **Reply #102 on:** July 16, 2010, 06:45:09 PM

Err, nevermind, I suppose. ^^;

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #103 on:** July 16, 2010, 06:54:38 PM

If it's that big a secret, PM me and I will consider it.

Def

Sazabi · **Reply #104 on:** July 16, 2010, 06:57:18 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 16, 2010, 06:54:38 PM

If it's that big a secret, PM me and I will consider it.

Def

Nah, it's no big secret, I just wonder if by having it available to view prior to logging in or registering if it could entice people to join only to purchase or sell items without really contributing to the wonderful randomness that's MT.O; it was just a random thought, actually, so don't mind me, Grant. ^^;

cerbera147 · **Reply #105 on:** July 16, 2010, 07:13:09 PM

Quote from: Sazabi on July 16, 2010, 06:57:18 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 16, 2010, 06:54:38 PM
If it's that big a secret, PM me and I will consider it.

Def

Nah, it's no big secret, I just wonder if by having it available to view prior to logging in or registering if it could entice people to join only to purchase or sell items without really contributing to the wonderful randomness that's MT.O; it was just a random thought, actually, so don't mind me, Grant. ^^;

Isn't that similiar to what EDC Forums do? You cannot view the sales forum until you have 15 posts. I have seen a few people posting random posts just to hit 15. Posts like 'Yes, I agree Leathermans are good' etc.

I quite like the way MTO isn't as restrictive as many other forums out there but appreciate the need to be 'wary' of new sellers. Although we were all new once

Sazabi · **Reply #106 on:** July 16, 2010, 07:18:29 PM

True, Cerbera, methinks I'll insert my foot into my mouth now.

^^;

cerbera147 · **Reply #107 on:** July 16, 2010, 07:31:49 PM

Quote from: Sazabi on July 16, 2010, 07:18:29 PM

True, Cerbera, methinks I'll insert my foot into my mouth now. ^^;

Didn't mean it quite like that Sazabi

British Blades Forum do it another way which I think is quite good.

To see the sales forum you need register. After that you can view all and buy from other members. If you want to sell or post a thread in the sale forum you must either have a post count of 100+ or be a subscribing member.

They also use an effective feedback system similiar to ebay to help make a decsion on your possible purchase / sale

I suppose if all forums were the same it would be a very boring place

Charger · **Reply #108 on:** July 16, 2010, 07:40:46 PM

i can see how it would be frustrating to have people join only to buy something or sell something due to that section being googleable. however, I might not have discovered this site without random google pages, so I am not sure if blocking that is a good idea. It is a good idea to be an active member before dealing, but I am sure anyone on here has the sense not to deal with someone without getting information from them, and hopefully integrating them into the community. However we can hook 'em!

Sazabi · **Reply #109 on:** July 19, 2010, 04:25:02 PM

Whoops, I kinda forgot to respond again. ^^; I just figure that, like making the Deals & Auctions forum invisible until log in, that it would simply make the site a bit easier in terms of having people join because they want to learn more about multitools and the like; the buying and selling forums just being gravy.