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Raider
09-07-2007, 11:00 AM
OK everyone,we could use some input. We want to make sure our forum remains on the top of the list when it comes to a quality CX-7 forum for owners, by owners of CX-7s.

Is there anything you love/hate, want to see, want to have removed, layout change ideas, or just "Leave it alone, it is fine!!"

Thanks for your input in advance!
Seminole
09-07-2007, 06:21 PM
Overall a great forum, but just a few sugesstions,

1) Possibly re-arrange the forum layout. For example, the main forums, with sub forums can get really confusing to the point I just click the new posts button to find my way around.

2) Maybe a new color scheme?

That's the only things I can think of. And the forum is a lot faster now! Thanks!
Raider
09-08-2007, 09:05 AM
Those 2 things are what I am thinking of right now. The column on the right I am not a fan of. making the subforums will be pretty easy to set up properly.
papaalex
09-08-2007, 12:02 PM
i agree with the difficulty in forum subfolders, its somewhat mixed up when trying to view new posts under each category... although i prefer using the new post tab now..
SassiMac
09-08-2007, 07:09 PM
A good photo gallery. Something solid like "PhotoPost PHP", Coppermine etc. These both integrate well into vBulletin.

Consider the new release of vBulletin's blog. Pretty cheap, and maybe a lot of fun.!!
Raider
09-08-2007, 10:25 PM
I am going to be taking all these suggestions to Nick, the owner. I do not have all the powers needed to make some changes, so I am compiling a list.

#1, making the forum faster than in a long time, has been done though. Nick was 100% behind that, with a server upgrade.
MAZOOM
09-09-2007, 06:37 AM
How do the View counts work? They seem to always be one up from the post count.
Raider
09-09-2007, 11:43 AM
If there is a thread with 30 views, and 2 posts, it means 30 people looked at it, but only 2 posted responses. Is that what you meant?
Seminole
09-12-2007, 05:36 PM
I just noticed a new thing that could be improved. When someone puts a link into their post, it looks the same as all the rest of the text. You only know its a link when you move your mouse over it and it becomes underlined. Maybe making the link a different color would make it eaiser to see.
mikomi
09-12-2007, 06:20 PM
I just noticed a new thing that could be improved. When someone puts a link into their post, it looks the same as all the rest of the text. You only know its a link when you move your mouse over it and it becomes underlined. Maybe making the link a different color would make it eaiser to see.

Agreed. I'm beginning to get into the habit of explicitly mentioning the "so and so text is a link" type of labelling.


An FAQ or General Guide please. . .

At this point in time, we've gotten some really good articles on the CX-7. Maybe it's time for someone to dive in and compile an FAQ or General CX-7 guide that points to the specific thread topics for various info. It would make a good general starting point, especially for new users.
Seminole
09-12-2007, 07:04 PM
Agreed. I'm beginning to get into the habit of explicitly mentioning the "so and so text is a link" type of labelling.


An FAQ or General Guide please. . .

At this point in time, we've gotten some really good articles on the CX-7. Maybe it's time for someone to dive in and compile an FAQ or General CX-7 guide that points to the specific thread topics for various info. It would make a good general starting point, especially for new users.

I'll make the FAQ, that's the type of thing I like to do :D
shadow1
09-14-2007, 12:58 PM
The big threads can be "stickied".
MAZOOM
09-17-2007, 02:28 PM
I meant like they seem to not work, they are always 1 up from the replies. Are they supposed to work like that?
Raider
09-17-2007, 03:10 PM
Yup.

Working on the hyperlink color. We are using custom colors, and that is causing the problem.
SassiMac
09-28-2007, 05:25 AM
Is it possible to have a sticky that lists the current software/firmware levels for the various systems? And the TSB that relates to those levels.

Thanks.
Raider
09-28-2007, 07:29 AM
We would need the data, and then yes, we can. If you can get it you can post it up, and we will sticky it.
erhayes
09-28-2007, 09:15 AM
BOLD TYPE the headers like "General Topics" & Tech & performance"
Superstretch18
09-28-2007, 10:06 AM
When you select "new posts", it only shows posts since the last time you were here. If you only log in once a day, that's not an issue, but it would be nice to have a running list of "recent posts" for the past 24 hours. As it is now, you can only select that if there are not any new posts since your last visit.
mikomi
10-18-2007, 01:43 PM
When you select "new posts", it only shows posts since the last time you were here. If you only log in once a day, that's not an issue, but it would be nice to have a running list of "recent posts" for the past 24 hours. As it is now, you can only select that if there are not any new posts since your last visit.

I second that!
Raider
10-18-2007, 01:45 PM
Go to Quicklinks located in the top right. Select "today's posts".
mikomi
10-18-2007, 01:55 PM
Go to Quicklinks located in the top right. Select "today's posts".

Oooh! Awesome! Thanks!
MAZOOM
11-07-2007, 09:43 PM
I would like the option to change the "Registered Users" under our names to something more favorable.
Any updates on changing the interface to something more legible?
Raider
11-07-2007, 09:46 PM
I am open to changes.

0-10 posts
10-50
100-500
1000+

Reply with the titles you want for them.
Raider
11-09-2007, 09:45 AM
OK, no response, so thread started.

http://www.mcx7.com/showthread.php?t=1963
erhayes
12-17-2007, 11:29 AM
BOLD TYPE and increase font size for major headings. General Topics and Tech Garage for instance.
Superstretch18
12-17-2007, 01:21 PM
BOLD TYPE and increase font size for major headings. General Topics and Tech Garage for instance.
X1000
Raider
12-17-2007, 01:43 PM
Omn the left side, correct? I actually want that gone.
matty
12-21-2007, 07:45 AM
expand or reduce the menu on the left...

ive seen a forum somewhere that does this, gives you alot more room..

http://www.youngcoders.com
(no im not promoting this site - just check the menu bar on the left!!)
Raider
12-21-2007, 08:52 AM
I am right there with you. I am working with the owner to see about revamping the look, and eliminating that side menu, and going to something like mazdas247.com but not that color.
Marc Hutchings
03-12-2008, 02:06 AM
Guys, too many acronymns.

Some newcomers don't understand BOV COI BPV at first.

Good learning curve though.

Marc.
MAZOOM
03-12-2008, 02:08 AM
There should be a link to the FAQ on every page with a "what does this mean?, TSB's?," etc.. right under it so people know what it is.
Raider
03-18-2008, 04:28 PM
We need the FAQ updated, too.
mikomi
03-18-2008, 05:06 PM
I'll get on it. ^^
Raider
03-18-2008, 05:18 PM
PM me some links if you got em, with a description. I got a few people looking to add stuff as well.
MAZOOM
03-18-2008, 06:39 PM
I've started on the FAQ, I'll be done completely in a few days.
Raider
06-04-2008, 03:41 PM
It has been requested, all issues with the new forum be posted in the feedback thread for the changes. I am moving the existing posts about the new change here over there.
Raider
06-06-2008, 05:22 PM
Feedback needed on the new site!:
http://www.mcx7.com/showthread.php?t=3448