Bugs? Suggestions? Issues?

[Sven]

I'm not sure if there is a better place to put this thread, but I think it is being needed as a reference for those with issues to raise.

I can only think of a couple issues/questions for now, about the new site here:

1) Rep? Yes or no?
2) Is there any other way to more easily have the forums we've read marked as such? Or do we have to double-click on the bulletin icon on the left side every time? The stars on the last page were a super-convenience for me.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I say yes to rep. We have a solid enough group that everyone will understand it's just for fun and a cool way to drop a little thumbs up someone's way.

I'm with you on the "read" threads. It's a bit tiresome to have to click on the exact forum title in order for the thread to display as read. I used those icons a lot as well.

[MadMan]

I'm in favor of rep.

I tried to link a banner in my sig and couldn't do it. If we're not supposed to have banners then I understand, but if that's not the case then its a simple example of how techinically challenged I am at times :D

[jenniferofthejungle]

I hate the idea of rep points because it always leads to people whoring for them. The only thing I liked about the "rep" icon was that you could comment on a post without interrupting the flow of a discussion.

[jenniferofthejungle]

I'm in favor of rep.

I tried to link a banner in my sig and couldn't do it. If we're not supposed to have banners then I understand, but if that's not the case then its a simple example of how techinically challenged I am at times :D

Madman, banners in signatures should be punishable by death. Or wedgies.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I hate the idea of rep points because it always leads to people whoring for them. The only thing I liked about the "rep" icon was that you could comment on a post without interrupting the flow of a discussion.

I agree about the commenting on a post thing, but like I said, I think we're a tight enough community that whoring for rep won't be a problem.

[MadMan]

Madman, banners in signatures should be punishable by death. Or wedgies.NEVER! Your just a hater :p

Not to sound bitchy, whinny or something but half of the smilies aren't very good. The "embaressed" one doesn't even look embarressing. But I like the "eek!" and "cool" smilies.

And what's wrong with a little whoring everyone once and a while? ;)

[dreamdead]

Not sure if Raiders can change this on this board, but it'd be sweet if 20 or 30 posts filled a page rather than only 10. Conversations feel a teensy bit confined in the present format...

[Eleven]

Not sure if Raiders can change this on this board, but it'd be sweet if 20 or 30 posts filled a page rather than only 10. Conversations feel a teensy bit confined in the present format...

I believe you can change it yourself in the Control Panel under "Edit Options."

[Mysterious Dude]

I am totally against rep. All I know is that, when we had it at Axis, I was obsessed with it, and I don't want to go back to that.

[Raiders]

Um, there's an entire Maintenance forum at the bottom of the index page.

[Mysterious Dude]

Um, there's an entire Maintenance forum at the bottom of the index page.

I see no way to make a new thread there.

[dreamdead]

I believe you can change it yourself in the Control Panel under "Edit Options."

Ah, gotcha. Much obliged.

[Raiders]

I see no way to make a new thread there.

Well, we're there now.

[Ezee E]

Just want to make it easier to find out if threads have been posted on.

Rep would be great, especially to just acknowledge if someone wrote a review. It means nothing, but it's just a way to get someone to notice that they were read.

[Justin]

Is there any possible way to allow for color themes for the forum, this one isn't bad, but I would like to be able to pick my own.

[Raiders]

Is there any possible way to allow for color themes for the forum, this one isn't bad, but I would like to be able to pick my own.

I'll look into that. I know I can change the forum colors for everyone, but I'm not sure about each user choosing their own.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Should we put up a poll for rep? Leave it to a vote? Seems like the only way to settle this.

[Raiders]

I'll work on the smilies tonight when I get back home.

[Raiders]

To be honest, I partially picked vBulletin precisely because of rep points. So, if it's all the same, I would prefer we activate it. If whoring becomes a problem, I will disable it. But, I don't forsee that being a big problem.

[Spinal]

To be honest, I partially picked vBulletin precisely because of rep points. So, if it's all the same, I would prefer we activate it. If whoring becomes a problem, I will disable it. But, I don't forsee that being a big problem.

Agreed.

[MadMan]

I think we're all grown ups here (I could be wrong though ;)) and thus will be able to handle rep.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I'm all for rep.

[Raiders]

Rep is here.

[Sven]

So how does one look at one's rep messages?

[Kurosawa Fan]

So how does one look at one's rep messages?

It shows up on the main page of User CP.

[Sven]

It shows up on the main page of User CP.

Zigga. It's on.

[Raiders]

2) Is there any other way to more easily have the forums we've read marked as such? Or do we have to double-click on the bulletin icon on the left side every time? The stars on the last page were a super-convenience for me.

I'm not sure I understand. What are you asking for?

[Spinal]

After having some time to adjust, I quite like the new site.

[Sven]

I'm not sure I understand. What are you asking for?

There's that bulletin on the left side of the main page that is orange-ish with two pieces of paper tacked to it that indicates new posts within that specific forum. If I go into that forum, read the new posts in the individual threads, then click on the banner to send me back to the main page, it doesn't mark that specific forum as read. I have to re-enter the forum, then click on the banner from the forum page to mark it as read.

In other words, you can't click on the banner from a thread page to go back to the main page and still have it marked as read.

It's not a huge problem. Just something that may take getting used to. Change frightens me.

[DavidSeven]

Rep points will be the downfall of this forum.

[Spinal]

Rep points will be the downfall of this forum.

Either that or melodrama.

[MadMan]

Rep points will be the downfall of this forum.When did we become the Roman Empire? :p

[Kurosawa Fan]

Rep points will be the downfall of this forum.

Negative repped.

[monolith94]

rep isn't as important to me as being called an "errand boy". personalized titles are the way.

[rocus]

Would it be possible to start everyone's rep power at 1 instead of zero? Otherwise we will spend a lot of time giving out rep that doesn't count, except for the couple of people who have power.

[Raiders]

rep isn't as important to me as being called an "errand boy". personalized titles are the way.

I chose them and I like them. Suck it!

...

OK. I'll fix it. I liked my titles though. Just wait until 50 posts, you become a Body double. Then at 250, you become a Best Boy, and so on...

[MadMan]

I chose them and I like them. Suck it!

...

OK. I'll fix it. I liked my titles though. Just wait until 50 posts, you become a Body double. Then at 250, you become a Best Boy, and so on...:D What the hell is a Best Boy anyways? And yes I'm too lazy to look it up :p

[Raiders]

Would it be possible to start everyone's rep power at 1 instead of zero? Otherwise we will spend a lot of time giving out rep that doesn't count, except for the couple of people who have power.

It only takes 50 posts to get to a '1'. I'll reduce it to 25. It is just a buffer against weirdos showing up and fucking with people's rep.

[rocus]

It only takes 50 posts to get to a '1'. I'll reduce it to 25. It is just a buffer against weirdos showing up and fucking with people's rep.
Ok, I forgot that it was tied to post count. 50 is fine if you want to leave it there. For some reason I was thinking that it was based on how much rep you get.

I hope you are prepared to answer the 50 thousand rep questions that will be coming your way. :D

[D_Davis]

Either that or melodrama.


Shut up you damn bastard. You make me sick enough to die.

[D_Davis]

I chose them and I like them. Suck it!

...

OK. I'll fix it. I liked my titles though. Just wait until 50 posts, you become a Body double. Then at 250, you become a Best Boy, and so on...

How many posts do we need to become the set whore?

[Spinal]

Negative repped.

Hey, don't do that! Negative rep for you.



Dear God, the prophecy has come true ... :eek:

[D_Davis]

Hey, don't do that! Negative rep for you.



Dear God, the prophecy has come true ... :eek:

"OHHHH, look at me! I'm Spinal, I'm so great!"

BARF. OMG!! This place makes me GAG.

[MadMan]

DRAMA! :eek:

I say that people should settle their differences in the Thunderdome. Two people enter, one person leaves :cool:

[rocus]

How many posts do we need to become the set whore?
Don't worry, DD, you've been that for a long time now.

[Raiders]

There's that bulletin on the left side of the main page that is orange-ish with two pieces of paper tacked to it that indicates new posts within that specific forum. If I go into that forum, read the new posts in the individual threads, then click on the banner to send me back to the main page, it doesn't mark that specific forum as read. I have to re-enter the forum, then click on the banner from the forum page to mark it as read.

In other words, you can't click on the banner from a thread page to go back to the main page and still have it marked as read.

It's not a huge problem. Just something that may take getting used to. Change frightens me.

I believe I have fixed this issue. Please let me know.

[Gizmo]

I believe I have fixed this issue. Please let me know.

yes, it seems fixed... not that I had a problem.

[Sycophant]

It seems fixed. Thanks, Raiders. That was really bothering me; I was just seething quietly.

[Sycophant]

I'll probably get used to it and it may only be me, but is there any chance we can drop the hot thread designation? I can tell well enough what threads have posts in them. And that orange color is distracting.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I'll probably get used to it and it may only be me, but is there any chance we can drop the hot thread designation? I can tell well enough what threads have posts in them. And that orange color is distracting.

They're turning you on, aren't they? It's okay. They're hot. That's their job. Just go with it.

[Sycophant]

They're turning you on, aren't they? It's okay. They're hot. That's their job. Just go with it.
I have not inherited six generations' worth of sexual repression just to "go with it." The world must conform to my kinks. And I only get off on the cold, hard blues of a non-hot thread. Though I won't admit that publicly and will feel guilty about it later*.

* This may include some mild self-flagellation.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I have not inherited six generations' worth of sexual repression just to "go with it." The world must conform to my kinks. And I only get off on the cold, hard blues of a non-hot thread. Though I won't admit that publicly and will feel guilty about it later*.

* This may include some mild self-flagellation.

Well, there are plenty of those around. Here at the new Match Cut, we aim to please.

[D_Davis]

Don't worry, DD, you've been that for a long time now.

I wish my title reflected it.

[Duncan]

I don't know if someone has mentioned it already, but could we go back to hiding post counts? I think displaying them just encourages people to make inane posts.

[Gizmo]

I don't know if someone has mentioned it already, but could we go back to hiding post counts? I think displaying them just encourages people to make inane posts.

bah I say

I actually don't care one way or the other, it's like rep... let's ya know who posts a lot and who lurks.

[MadMan]

I don't know if someone has mentioned it already, but could we go back to hiding post counts? I think displaying them just encourages people to make inane posts.*Lords over Duncan with his higher post count* ;)

I should have known sex jokes would make their way into this thread sooner or later. We all have our minds in the gutter.

[DavidSeven]

bah I say

I actually don't care one way or the other, it's like rep... let's ya know who posts a lot and who lurks.

I'd rather not have either. That's my position, and I won't bring it up again.

[Spinal]

I don't know if someone has mentioned it already, but could we go back to hiding post counts? I think displaying them just encourages people to make inane posts.

Agreed on the topic of hiding post counts.

[Raiders]

I'd rather not have either. That's my position, and I won't bring it up again.

Thanks.

[DavidSeven]

Thanks.

http://www.aufkleber-land.de/out/oxbaseshop/html/0/images/wysiwigpro/Smilie_neutral_64.gif

[Raiders]

I explained earlier in this thread why I was using the rep system. You're just being difficult at this point.

[DavidSeven]

I explained earlier in this thread why I was using the rep system. You're just being difficult at this point.

Well, your "explanation" was that you wanted to do it, so you did. Fair enough. It's your site.

Anyway, I've only had two posts related to the topic, and the second instance was just a response about the primary issue of post counts. I said I wouldn't make it a point to bring it up again, and I won't.

[MadMan]

I don't mind the hiding of the post counts, but I like being able to see how many rep points I have. I want to flant 'em man, flant 'em! :D

[Watashi]

Can we at least keep the location?

[Raiders]

Well, your "explanation" was that you wanted to do it, so you did. Fair enough. It's your site.

Actually, my insinuation was that I chose this site and spent about 80 bucks in part because so many people at the old site liked the rep system. It would seem partly a waste if we didn't at least give the feature a chance to work.

[Watashi]

Seriously, David. You can always not post on this site.

[Raiders]

Seriously, David. You can always not post on this site.

OK. Let's not go there. I don't want anyone to leave over this. I was just frustrated he seemed so against it when I feel we should at least give it a chance. This site can't be everything to everyone. I would just hope he could ignore the feature instead of pooping on the party.

[Raiders]

Everyone content with user info on the side now?

[MadMan]

Everyone content with user info on the side now?I am. If that counts for something heh.

[DavidSeven]

It's really not a big deal for me. I'm just here for the posters. I figured my first post would read as an intended over-exaggeration.


Seriously, David. You can always not post on this site.

Shut up, Wats.

[Mysterious Dude]

Whenever I see "User CP," I read it as "User child pornography".

[Sycophant]

Whenever I see "User CP," I read it as "User child pornography".I did not realize that was frequently acronymized that way.

[D_Davis]

I did not realize that was frequently acronymized that way.

Pshsh...where have you been?

[eternity]

Other than the layout, which is still in it's original template stage and needs a lot of work, everything seems to be running very smoothly and I like it. VBulletin is a really smooth applet, and it's worth the 80 dollars. Once the forum is more aesthetically pleasing, it's safe to say I will have no complaints.

Oh, and rep is fantastic.

[Sycophant]

Hey, Raiders. I don't know what your situation with this is or anything, but I (and I'm sure others) would be more than willing to help out with future server costs if needs be. If you ever need a little help with that, just let us know.

[MadMan]

Other than the layout, which is still in it's original template stage and needs a lot of work, everything seems to be running very smoothly and I like it. VBulletin is a really smooth applet, and it's worth the 80 dollars. Once the forum is more aesthetically pleasing, it's safe to say I will have no complaints.

Oh, and rep is fantastic.Yeah no kiddin'. What I also love about this site is the different, and more niftier functions that we didn't have at the old site. Those rock too :cool:

[Sycophant]

Are thread ratings necessary? I'd like to see those go, if possible.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Just a minor thing, but is there a way to have links at the bottom of a thread that direct you back to the forum/index? It would be more convenient than have to scroll to the top.

[MadMan]

Are thread ratings necessary? I'd like to see those go, if possible.I think I'm the only one using them at the moment :D

[Sycophant]

I think I'm the only one using them at the moment :DI really, really dislike them.

But I can live with them if it's too much hassle or other people like them.

Not to add to much to your plate, Raiders, but any banner plans?

[MadMan]

I really, really dislike them.

But I can live with them if it's too much hassle or other people like them.

Not to add to much to your plate, Raiders, but any banner plans?Heh yeah I could live without them as well. I may continue using it while its still a feature though :D

[Raiders]

Just a minor thing, but is there a way to have links at the bottom of a thread that direct you back to the forum/index? It would be more convenient than have to scroll to the top.

Below the quick reply is the forum jump box that lists all forums and the "forums home," which is the index page.

[Gizmo]

I just noticed (or couldn't find) that there are no spoiler tags. That may be something to look into for obvious reasons.

[lovejuice]

I just noticed (or couldn't find) that there are no spoiler tags. That may be something to look into for obvious reasons.

that too is going to be my comment. or are there?

[MadMan]

I just noticed (or couldn't find) that there are no spoiler tags. That may be something to look into for obvious reasons.I actually didn't notice that before.

[Duncan]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/donncath/titleimage4.gif


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/donncath/titleimage3.gif


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/donncath/titleimage2.gif


Just throwing those out there. I was bored.

[Sycophant]

What is that second one from? It's fantastic.

[Duncan]

What is that second one from? It's fantastic.

Bergman's Winter Light.

[Mysterious Dude]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/Isaac3159/2001-banner.jpg

[Kurosawa Fan]

I've noticed that when I post a sentence with all caps, it's automatically edited so that only the first letter of each word is capitalized and the rest are lower case. Is there a way to fix this?

[Raiders]

Everyone, look at the smiley box!

They're back!!

:pritch:

[Kurosawa Fan]

Wow. The smilies count as images. I edited a comment I made to Davis earlier, and put several neutral smilies in the message. I had to delete all but 4 of the smilies. Any way to change the 4 image limit? I know it would also help with dissent's DVD threads.

[Raiders]

Wow. The smilies count as images. I edited a comment I made to Davis earlier, and put several neutral smilies in the message. I had to delete all but 4 of the smilies. Any way to change the 4 image limit? I know it would also help with dissent's DVD threads.

:|

You're just never happy are you? Must I bleed to satisfy you? MUST I BLEED???

[Kurosawa Fan]

:|

You're just never happy are you? Must I bleed to satisfy you? MUST I BLEED???

:confused:

Here I was going to post the laughing smilie, and he's still missing? And yes, I'm aware of the irony of posting a message with another complaint in response to your complaint that I'm complaining too much. Or something.

[Raiders]

:confused:

Here I was going to post the laughing smilie, and he's still missing? And yes, I'm aware of the irony of posting a message with another complaint in response to your complaint that I'm complaining too much. Or something.

:lol:

[Kurosawa Fan]

:lol:

:pritch:

[Raiders]

testing spoiler

[Kurosawa Fan]

testing spoiler

That rules. I'd give you more rep if I hadn't just repped you for Neutral Smilie.

[MadMan]

:|

You're just never happy are you? Must I bleed to satisfy you? MUST I BLEED???Yes. There will be blood. And sweat. And tears. :P

Those banners are awesome :cool:

Glad to see the smilies are back to normal. Whew.

This spoiler feature is much more cooler than the old one.

[Raiders]

I have also added an 'S' button on the post control panel that operates the spoiler tags.

[Sycophant]

:pritch: :pritch: :pritch: :pritch: :pritch:
Thanks, Raiders. For making this place feel like home.

[Gizmo]

most excellent. :)

[Raiders]

Everyone does realize they can create a custom user title in their User CP screen, right? I remember a couple people requesting that, so I made it so everyone could make their own title.

[MadMan]

Everyone does realize they can create a custom user title in their User CP screen, right? I remember a couple people requesting that, so I made it so everyone could make their own title.Radical man. Radical. :cool:

[balmakboor]

How does Rep Power and Rep Points work? At first, I assumed it was another name for post count.

[Sycophant]

How does Rep Power and Rep Points work? At first, I assumed it was another name for post count.Rep is reputation. As a fellow rep n00b, I'll fill you in on how I believe it works.

Once you reach 50 posts, you get a rep power of one. You can click on the scale next to each user's information on each post to either assign positive or negative rep points to that user, equal to your rep power (indicated by your approval or disapproval). Your rep power increases based on... posts, right, guys?

For example, were this system in place on the old site, you would have gotten some rep from me for saying Takahata is greater than Miyazaki.

You can view the rep you've received on your user control panel. (You started at 5; looks like someone gave you some for something.)

[Raiders]

Your rep power goes up based on posts, the number of rep points you receive from others and how long you have been here.

It is: 1 point for every 400 posts, 1 point for ever 200 rep points and 1 point every 365 days.

As people's rep points get higher, I may space those out more.

[Sycophant]

Your rep power goes up based on posts, the number of rep points you receive from others and how long you have been here.

It is: 1 point for every 400 posts, 1 point for ever 200 rep points and 1 point every 365 days.

As people's rep points get higher, I may space those out more.Thanks for the clarification. Though it leaves me curious: how'd KF manage a second rep power point? He hasn't quit eachieved 400 posts. Have these rules been implemented post fact?

I mean, it doesn't really matter to me. I'm just curious. :)

[Kurosawa Fan]

As am I. Also, why didn't fasozupow start at 10 rep points? I thought that's where we all started. I can't imagine he got blasted with negative rep off the bat. Heck, I've only given out negative rep once that I can remember, and it was to Yaux.

[Kurosawa Fan]

*looks at Rep Power again*

Well, guess that answers that. :lol:

[Raiders]

The problem is the change in minimum rep points when joining isn't retroactive, so all those who joined after I reduced it to 5 get five while everyone else has ten (I was toying with it, figuring everyone would revert to the end result, not get it as they join).

And, if you'll look at KF's rep power, he only has one.

:twisted:

[Raiders]

*looks at Rep Power again*

Well, guess that answers that. :lol:

To be frank, you're the reason I moved it up. I didn't want people getting another power point every week. After one year everyone's points will be increasing like wildfire.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I promise, my posting will slow down some in the near future. Work has been slow and the new site has me posting more than usual. I'm really not this big of a loser. Am I?

[balmakboor]

Your rep power goes up based on posts, the number of rep points you receive from others and how long you have been here.

It is: 1 point for every 400 posts, 1 point for ever 200 rep points and 1 point every 365 days.

As people's rep points get higher, I may space those out more.

Thanks. I didn't see any method to the madness and never would've figured all of that out.

[MadMan]

I promise, my posting will slow down some in the near future. Work has been slow and the new site has me posting more than usual. I'm really not this big of a loser. Am I?This is the fast I've reached 200 posts, and I'm right behind you in posts per day. So you have a partner in Loserville, I guess :lol: I also spend my time here when I should be studying.....*whistles*

[Ezee E]

I've figured out a way to quickly go through each thread, which makes it more convenient for me to post. I just use that New Posts area, and create tabs for each thread I like. I don't even click on the subjects now.

I haven't given out Negative Rep... yet.

[Sven]

I only got negative rep once, from a silenter_ethan, if I remember correctly, and I was sad.

Negative reppers are buttheads.

[Spinal]

I only got negative rep once, from a silenter_ethan, if I remember correctly, and I was sad.

Negative reppers are buttheads.

I think that silenter_ethan is the only person I've ever given negative rep.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I think that silenter_ethan is the only person I've ever given negative rep.

I know I wasn't the only person to hand it out to Yaux. His squares were red before he was banned.

[MadMan]

I know I wasn't the only person to hand it out to Yaux. His squares were red before he was banned.Heh, I remember him but I forgot what his posts were about.

silent ethan was sort of annoying, but also sort of harmless.

If the netural reppers had at least 1 rep point to give out I'd have more rep than I do now. I've never received negative rep nor given out negative rep. I don't see the point unless someone makes a post that is so horrible, idiotic, or offensive. And those posts usually get deleted anyways by the mods.

[chrisnu]

I've figured out a way to quickly go through each thread, which makes it more convenient for me to post. I just use that New Posts area, and create tabs for each thread I like. I don't even click on the subjects now.
Oh yeah, I always do this. Looking through every forum takes too much time. :)

[Sycophant]

I'd assume there's not a way to track rep that we've given, is there?

[Raiders]

I'd assume there's not a way to track rep that we've given, is there?

Not that I'm aware of, but I'll go searching.

[Philosophe_rouge]

I just want to say, I love how the "edit your post" thing is set up. Much easier than any other site I've been on.

[MadMan]

I just want to say, I love how the "edit your post" thing is set up. Much easier than any other site I've been on.Yeah I think I've seen it on a few other message boards that I've posted at. Quick edit is an awesome feature, and makes things much easier. This board's template so far is the best out of all the message boards I post at.

[Sycophant]

*looks at Rep Power again*

Well, guess that answers that. :lol:
You can't keep a good Kurosawa Fan down.

[Kurosawa Fan]

You can't keep a good Kurosawa Fan down.

*flexes muscles (in fingers)*

[DavidSeven]

I got a negative rep from Wats for making a duplicate thread/Official Whore for Rep joke in his Greatest Things Ever thread. That was cool.

By the way, I just discovered that we can search within threads again. Love it.

[Sycophant]

*flexes muscles (in fingers)*
Behold. Thou art mighty.

[MadMan]

I can now dole out 2 points of rep. I shall use this new awesome power for good. If only to avoid banning :lol:

[Winston*]

Here's a copy of that banner that's a bit better in terms of file size and image quality.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a332/colpot/matchcut-banner.jpg

[Scar]

In regards to negative rep, I got a pile of it one time.....

Bitches.

[Mysterious Dude]

I think I got negative rep three times at Axis. I probably deserved two of them, but once I got negative rep for bashing Mariah Carey (the poster, not the singer). I took offense to that.

[Scar]

I think I got negative rep three times at Axis. I probably deserved two of them, but once I got negative rep for bashing Mariah Carey (the poster, not the singer). I took offense to that.

Thats just not right.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I don't think I've ever received negative rep. Not that I can recall anyway. I thought that was pretty much reserved for trolls.

[Ezee E]

I don't think I've ever received negative rep. Not that I can recall anyway. I thought that was pretty much reserved for trolls.
I've only joked about giving it. I doubt I ever would.

[Lasse]

Wait, there's such a thing as positive rep? WTF?!

[Ezee E]

Wait, there's such a thing as positive rep? WTF?!
There's also rep power, which is supercool. You're a loser if you don't have any.

Er... Wait.

Sorry Lasse.

[MadMan]

I think I got negative rep three times at Axis. I probably deserved two of them, but once I got negative rep for bashing Mariah Carey (the poster, not the singer). I took offense to that.Considering I haven't seen her post on any of the message boards she frequented in the past couple of months I'm starting to wonder if she was an alias.

[Ezee E]

Considering I haven't seen her post on any of the message boards she frequented in the past couple of months I'm starting to wonder if she was an alias.
I always thought so based on the posting style.

[Lasse]

All this talk about Mariah Carey reminds me that we should invite Shakira over so she could paint my chicken coop!

:pritch:

[MadMan]

All this talk about Mariah Carey reminds me that we should invite Shakira over so she could paint my chicken coop!

:pritch:You weren't Loki were you? :eek: :lol:

And Ozmatic said he was Shakira, but so many people have claimed they were Shakira that's hard to believe anyone who makes such a claim. Only the mods know for sure who that was....

[Lasse]

You weren't Loki were you? :eek: :lol:

... no, why...? :twisted:

[MadMan]

... no, why...? :twisted:You got me there :P

[Raiders]

10000 posts in 26 days. Thanks guys for all your posting efforts. It makes the investment more than worth it.

[Kurosawa Fan]

10000 posts in 26 days. Thanks guys for all your posting efforts. It makes the investment more than worth it.

Thanks for all your time and effort.

[MadMan]

10000 posts in 26 days. Thanks guys for all your posting efforts. It makes the investment more than worth it.Wahoo! And yeah thanks for making this site possible Raiders, and for all of the time and effort you've poured into it. I think this site is far superior to the old one. Kuddos.

And meanwhile KF and I race towards 1,000 posts by next month. Can we do it? I think so :lol:

[Lasse]

And meanwhile KF and I race towards 1,000 posts by next month. Can we do it? I think so :lol:

Remember when I had the highest post count on RT? :crazy:

[MadMan]

Remember when I had the highest post count on RT? :crazy:That I did. And even now you still are among the group of posters with the highest post counts. 21,000+ is still pretty large around those parts despite some of the hights that posters are reaching over there. Its just crazy. I for one don't care if I ever reach 20k on RT.

[Mysterious Dude]

Could we possibly get a grinning smiley?

http://planetsmilies.net/grinning-smiley-9524.gif

And maybe a more restrained happy smiley?

http://qopt.phys.msu.su/pasha/smiles/smiles1/smile.gif

For when I'm happy, but not happy enough to open my mouth.

[MadMan]

The grinning smily is one I would use many times.

[Philosophe_rouge]

Twice I've had a bug related to my PM box, it shows that I have a new message but when I click it there are no new ones. For example it'll say

Private Messages: Unread 1, Total 28

But when I click it, it becomes;
Unread 0, Total 27.

[transmogrifier]

Twice I've had a bug related to my PM box, it shows that I have a new message but when I click it there are no new ones. For example it'll say

Private Messages: Unread 1, Total 28

But when I click it, it becomes;
Unread 0, Total 27.

28 private messages?

I KNEW you guys were plotting against me.

[Philosophe_rouge]

28 private messages?

I KNEW you guys were plotting against me.

I made up the number.

[transmogrifier]

I made up the number.


The real number's higher, isn't it?

ISN'T IT!?

:frustrated:

[Kurosawa Fan]

The real number's higher, isn't it?

ISN'T IT!?

:frustrated:

I have 56.

MUAHAHAHAHAHA!!! :twisted:

[Ezee E]

a measly 14.

I don't typically use PMs though. Only for Film Swaps or swapping e-mails.

[transmogrifier]

I have 56.

MUAHAHAHAHAHA!!! :twisted:

I always knew you were behind it all.

[MadMan]

I have yet to receive a pm. I am clearly not loved :P

[Benny Profane]

I don't understand the rep system. Why do I have more rep points than some people but less rep power? Is it because of post count?

I'm not pining for rep or anything, I was just curious how it worked.

[Sycophant]

1 rep power point for:

-Every 400 posts.
-Every 200 rep points.

[Benny Profane]

1 rep power point for:

-Every 400 posts.
-Every 200 rep points.

Rep.

[dreamdead]

Gah! Rep power has been neutralized by one?!? :cry:

[Sycophant]

Has the system changed? I always thought it was too easy to get more rep power as I apparently post way, way too much here. What's the new structure, Raiders? I'm pretty much cool with it and was actually going to suggest a change, because there's no reason for me to have a rep power of 7 right now.

[Raiders]

Yeah, I changed it to every 500 posts, but I'm already thinking about making it something more like 750 or 800. I'm starting to think maybe I should make it based more on rep points as opposed to posts. It may make more sense for rep power to be based on how much rep you get from others as opposed to how many posts you throw out.

[Sycophant]

I'd be down with those changes.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Yeah, that seems logical.

[MadMan]

I figured it would swing that way. *Shrug* I guess I'll have to work on getting more rep points ;)

[megladon8]

For the past few days, the forum's been a little haywire for me with displaying new posts.

It shows some threads as having no new posts - the thread titles aren't bolded - even when there are.

I don't know if it's something I am/am not doing?

[Raiders]

50,000 posts! Thanks, guys.

[Sycophant]

50,000 posts! Thanks, guys.Go us! :pritch:

Uh... I account for nearly 5% of those posts. I probably need to spend less time here--or at least contribute more substantially.

[MadMan]

50,000 posts! Thanks, guys.That's pretty awesome, although it may also speak to the fact that some of us (myself included) don't get out enough :lol:

[Sycophant]

We got spammer!

[MadMan]

We got spammer!:pritch: :lol:

[Raiders]

Just pointing out I edited the rep system:

1 rep power for every 1,000 posts
1 rep power for every 150 rep points

You can thank Spinal.

[Sycophant]

Just pointing out I edited the rep system:

1 rep power for every 1,000 posts
1 rep power for every 150 rep points

You can thank Spinal.Good call.

[Sycophant]

If I wanted to change my screenname back to thesycophant... is that doable? Also, does anyone think that's a horrible idea?

[Ezee E]

If I wanted to change my screenname back to thesycophant... is that doable? Also, does anyone think that's a horrible idea?
Seems like excessive work.

[Spinal]

If I wanted to change my screenname back to thesycophant... is that doable?

It doesn't seem to want to let me do it. Perhaps Raiders knows how.

[Raiders]

If I wanted to change my screenname back to thesycophant... is that doable? Also, does anyone think that's a horrible idea?

I think it is a bad idea... but I can do it if you want.

[Dukefrukem]

could someone link me to the SPOILER mod for me to install it on another VB forum?

thanks

[Raiders]

Are the summer months usually much slower around here? The posting has dropped off pretty substantially since about the middle of May.

[Ezee E]

Are the summer months usually much slower around here? The posting has dropped off pretty substantially since about the middle of May.
It seems to in every forum I've gone to.

People go outside and take vacations I guess. How silly of them.

[Sycophant]

My work is more demanding right now, as are my extra-work activities, so I don't post as frequently during the day, and I also watch less movies at night. That's why I've dropped off a bit.

[MadMan]

Are the summer months usually much slower around here? The posting has dropped off pretty substantially since about the middle of May.I've spent a lot of time working, watching movies, seeing peoople and just simply chilling. I always experience a drop in posting during the summer-its just a natural thing.

[Dukefrukem]

could someone link me to the SPOILER mod for me to install it on another VB forum?

thanks

bump raiders?

[Dukefrukem]

bump?

[Sycophant]

Found in about twelve seconds of Google searching: http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=184855

[Ezee E]

Any chance that we can get an option for new users to type in a code before getting activated? It seems like we get a new spammer every day.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Any chance that we can get an option for new users to type in a code before getting activated? It seems like we get a new spammer every day.

This needs to happen. I banned 3 people today. It's just getting worse and worse.

[chrisnu]

Any chance that we can get an option for new users to type in a code before getting activated? It seems like we get a new spammer every day.
Looks like there should be an option in vB 3.6 to have Image Verification turned on, under the User Registration Options in the Admin CP.

[Raiders]

We already have the Image Verification turned on.

[Kurosawa Fan]

We already have the Image Verification turned on.

Is there anything else that can be done? It's not like it's out of control or anything, but it'd be nice to try to eliminate it if we could.

[Scar]

Is there anything else that can be done? It's not like it's out of control or anything, but it'd be nice to try to eliminate it if we could.

Snipers on the walls.

[MadMan]

Snipers on the walls.I'll gladly volunteer for that.

[Winston*]

Is it just me, or have some forums up and disappeared?

[Kurosawa Fan]

Is it just me, or have some forums up and disappeared?

Really? They're all there for me.

[MadMan]

Is it just me, or have some forums up and disappeared?Get off the drugs man :P

[Winston*]

Hmm. I still can't see them on my Firefox but I can see them on my other web browsers. Weird.

[Raiders]

Hmm. I still can't see them on my Firefox but I can see them on my other web browsers. Weird.

What forums can't you see?

[Winston*]

What forums can't you see?

All of the off topic forums. It just shows Maintenance being directly under off topic.

[Raiders]

All of the off topic forums. It just shows Maintenance being directly under off topic.

Make sure you haven't clicked on the little "hide" arrows over on the right-hand side of the "Off Topic" header. If they are pointing down, click on them and you will see all the subforums.

[Winston*]

Ha. That seems about right. Thanks.

[Wryan]

Did my rep power decrease? I could have sworn that I had more than 1, but now it's 1. Does it atrophy if I don't rep people often enough or something?

???

[Scar]

Did my rep power decrease? I could have sworn that I had more than 1, but now it's 1. Does it atrophy if I don't rep people often enough or something?

???

Everyone's decreased. I was at a four, but now I'm back down to a one. Guess a few people in the Film Discussion Thread are getting too 'powerful'.

[Ezee E]

Did my rep power decrease? I could have sworn that I had more than 1, but now it's 1. Does it atrophy if I don't rep people often enough or something?

???
I would answer. But really, does a rep of 1 change anything? Not really.

Sorry, I'm going to leave you hanging.

[Raiders]

I re-set the rep levels in order to keep certain posters from obtaining astronomical rep power values. This should be the last alteration. It follows:

1 rep power for every 1600 posts
1 rep power for every 400 rep points received
1 rep power for every 365 days (year) you are active on the forum

[MadMan]

*Keeps on posting* ;)

[Wryan]

I re-set the rep levels in order to keep certain posters from obtaining astronomical rep power values. This should be the last alteration. It follows:

1 rep power for every 1600 posts
1 rep power for every 400 rep points received
1 rep power for every 365 days (year) you are active on the forum

Gargantuan!

[megladon8]

I keep opening up the forum pages with HUGE gaps between posts or even between paragraphs in posts.

Anyone else having this problem? It just started today.

[megladon8]

Seriously, look at this crap.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/2941/wtfzk6.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wtfzk6.jpg)http://img80.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

I haven't changed anything. Same browser I've always used, no updates to the computer...I signed on today and I have this on every freaking page.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I'm having no issues, and I'm not savvy enough to know why that would be happening on your machine.

[Scar]

No issues here.

[Winston*]

Probably a Opera-specific issue. Have you tried accessing the site with another browser?

[megladon8]

Probably a Opera-specific issue. Have you tried accessing the site with another browser?


Yes, on IE it's doing the same thing.

[chrisnu]

The same malfunction happening in multiple browsers makes me wonder if it's a memory issue or overheating. I would try closing all applications and restarting the browser, or rebooting, if necessary. I would also make sure that all of the vents are cleared of dust. I've also found that keeping a tower in a completely-enclosed cabinet (like with some computer desks) doesn't provide sufficient ventilation.

[megladon8]

Weird, the problems seems to have disappeared - I was about to reboot, as per chrisnu's advice, but yeah, the problem's gone.

[Raiders]

I have registered the domain match-cut.net. I am in the process of trying to decide how best to expand the site. My main thought was a imdb-lite type place used sort of essentially for rating and reviews of all movies exclusive for match-cut users. So, instead of people needing to always ask who has seen what and what people's thoughts are, it is stored all in once place (also easier to locate your old reviews). The other thought was essentially a blog, like the RT diaries of sorts.

Any other ideas?

[MadMan]

The whole ratings/reviews thing sounds cool, but I bet the blog idea would perhaps be easier to implement. On the whole, both ideas rock.

[Sycophant]

Raiders, you rock.

I LOVE the idea of the database idea. Sounds pretty complicated, though. Got ideas on how to implement/design/program it?

The blogs, on the other hand, isn't something I'd be likely to really use myself. The way I see it, I'd rather people post their reviews, essays, lists everything here. A lot of us already have blogs and I'm not sure I'd be any more likely to look at them if they were hosted here.

[Ezee E]

Perhaps a listing of the Directors' Consensus' and Yearly Top Lists, etc.

[Raiders]

Perhaps a listing of the Directors' Consensus' and Yearly Top Lists, etc.

Hmmmm... I like this idea. Though as you know, getting the old consensus data from the idiot who has it will be near impossible.

[Ezee E]

Hmmmm... I like this idea. Though as you know, getting the old consensus data from the idiot who has it will be near impossible.
Goes without saying.

[Sxottlan]

I'm not sure what the site's philosophy is about maintaining a particular demographic, but are we not worried about kids visiting this site?

I only ask because, while I myself love the word, there are two thread titles in the Upcoming section with the F-word in them.

[Ezee E]

Kids wouldn't make it here in matchcut. Look at eternity.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Sorry guys, I didn't take little ones into consideration with the Conan thread title change. Won't happen again.

[Raiders]

I changed it not really due to children, but more because I don't want a bolded curse word when I look at the thread at work.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I changed it not really due to children, but more because I don't want a bolded curse word when I look at the thread at work.

Ah. Yeah, that too. Bad joke. My apologies.

[Raiders]

http://match-cut.net

Just under way, so I just added the current banner. I'll get a lot more personalized, but this is the template I'm going with for the time being.

[Sycophant]

Awesome!

I was just wondering what the status on this project was. I'm stoked for it. If you need any assistance in any way, I'd be happy to help.

[D_Davis]

This is cool Raiders.

I remember doing something like this for horror films before he vanished.

That was going to be cool, this should be as well.

[Raiders]

This is cool Raiders.

I remember doing something like this for horror films before he vanished.

That was going to be cool, this should be as well.

Well, this won't be like the Axis site. At least not right now. For now, this will be a place for all the Director Consensus lists and the yearly lists and anything else we want to archive.

I would like to get to that point of having a whole film/rating/review site specifically for Match Cutters, but for now, it's not something I really have time to create.

[Ezee E]

http://match-cut.net

Just under way, so I just added the current banner. I'll get a lot more personalized, but this is the template I'm going with for the time being.
Sweet.

[MadMan]

http://match-cut.net

Just under way, so I just added the current banner. I'll get a lot more personalized, but this is the template I'm going with for the time being.That is pretty radical man.

[Sven]

So, like... will there be some kind of form to submit changes to the site? As in, I hadn't seen movie X and now I have, king of thing? Or, God forbid, I change my rating?

[Raiders]

So, like... will there be some kind of form to submit changes to the site? As in, I hadn't seen movie X and now I have, king of thing? Or, God forbid, I change my rating?

I would say keep using the thread here. E will publish the changes after he compiles them at year-end, and I'll edit the database site.

[thefourthwall]

Is no one else allowed to join the site? When you click on register it says it has been disabled by the administrator.

[MadMan]

Is no one else allowed to join the site? When you click on register it says it has been disabled by the administrator.The wall has been thrown up. The gates are closed. This place is like a club now. With disco balls. And a DJ. Funky fresh sound, man.

[dreamdead]

So... is there a way for Raiders to still register new members to the site? thefourthwall knows someone who wants to join but can't...

[Kurosawa Fan]

So... is there a way for Raiders to still register new members to the site? thefourthwall knows someone who wants to join but can't...

I thought Raiders said that the account had to be approved by Raiders. So I would think someone could register but wouldn't be able to sign in until Raiders gave the go-ahead. PM Raiders and ask him how it works. He'll be able to help you.

[MadMan]

Lately I've discovered that after clicking on the box for "Who's Posted?" for the threads I've posted a lot in, I have been unable to use the link in my number of posts to check out the last post I made in those threads. Maybe its a glitch or something's up with the search engine. Odd.

[Raiders]

Lately I've discovered that after clicking on the box for "Who's Posted?" for the threads I've posted a lot in, I have been unable to use the link in my number of posts to check out the last post I made in those threads. Maybe its a glitch or something's up with the search engine. Odd.

I have no trouble. What specifically comes up when you click?

[Spinal]

Raiders --

Check your Inbox for a message from Idioteque Stalker regarding signing up a new person to the site.

[MadMan]

I have no trouble. What specifically comes up when you click?A message saying "No matches found." Or something along those lines. I have discovered that it only does it with certain threads. Its just odd, that's all. Maybe a random glitch of sorts.

[Raiders]

A message saying "No matches found." Or something along those lines. I have discovered that it only does it with certain threads. Its just odd, that's all. Maybe a random glitch of sorts.

I don't know if you remember any specific threads where this happened, but try it again if so. I fixed a few index tables which may have solved the error.

[MadMan]

I don't know if you remember any specific threads where this happened, but try it again if so. I fixed a few index tables which may have solved the error.Okay, awesome. And I think the problem has ceased, which is good. Thanks for checking it out man.

[Robby P]

Just a slight complaint: for whatever reason, whenever I navigate away from this site, I am required to log back in upon my return. Even when I set my firefox setting to "remember this password" or some such, I'm still required to do this.

It's not a huge problem, just a minor annoyance. I'm wondering if anyone else experiences this as well.

[Raiders]

Just a slight complaint: for whatever reason, whenever I navigate away from this site, I am required to log back in upon my return. Even when I set my firefox setting to "remember this password" or some such, I'm still required to do this.

It's not a huge problem, just a minor annoyance. I'm wondering if anyone else experiences this as well.

Do you have cookies turned off? I have not been having this issue and it would seem a browser/settings issue on your end as opposed to the website.

[Sycophant]

Re: Match-Cut.Net

Raiders,

Was thinking about the MCDN project and where it might end up going. I know your initial idea was a database that archives our consensuses and List-Fus and whatnot, but that sounds like it could be quite cumbersome to maintain. What about a wiki? I've seen some video game forums do this where their members collect common and dissenting opinions on games so there's an easy reference to the peculiar tastes of individual members and segments of the community.

Wikis are actually surprisingly easy to set up and maintain, and viewing or editing access can be restricted if it becomes necessary, while not requiring one or two people to assume the whole burden.

Just a thought. Always willing to help out where I can/should.

Love,

Sycophant