My ideas for a new CF/FU

[nyj]

I think that we should be able to tailor our CF/FU experience. Since we come here of our own volition, and some of us spend our hard earned cash ... we're entitled to enjoy the site.

Therefore, I suggest that we should be able to do any/all of the following:
1. Ignore specific avatars
2. Ignore specific signatures
3. Ignore specific threads
4. Ignore specific posts
5. Turn off the "Current Users Viewing This Thread" option.

Maybe there are other features/options I'm missing, but ... I think we should be able to tune out the nonsense that irritates us. Some people like to create buzz, because they're addicted to the drama (and/or need the attention) and closing off their avenues for acquiring that attention ... should be allowable.

Am I off-base, or do you think these things have merit, and if so ... what additional ideas have merit as well?

The following are further proposed edits to the vBulletin code:
6. Allowing a user to mask/hide the posts of a member on their ignore list (so that not even a placeholder e.g., "You are ignoring this member click here to read this post" for the ignored post is visible).

[ContentInHim]

That would be nice, Tom. Some siggies do rub against the grain and without the irritant I might have an easier time ignoring what the wearer of the irritant posts. :thumbsup:

[pgp_protector]

It might be hard to code turning on off individual avatars, but if you are running FireFox, you can click on any image & block that image.

[ContentInHim]

It might be hard to code turning on off individual avatars, but if you are running FireFox, you can click on any image & block that image.
Really? Sounds like reason enough to switch! :thumbsup:

[nyj]

It might be hard to code turning on off individual avatars, but if you are running FireFox, you can click on any image & block that image.Except for #5, the others are already common vBulletin hacks.

[tall73]

It might be hard to code turning on off individual avatars, but if you are running FireFox, you can click on any image & block that image.

I see an option for blocking all images from foru's image server, but not for a specific image.

[GreenMunchkin]

I think that we should be able to tailor our CF/FU experience. Since we come here of our own volition, and some of us spend our hard earned cash ... we're entitled to enjoy the site.

Therefore, I suggest that we should be able to do any/all of the following:
1. Ignore specific avatars
2. Ignore specific signatures
3. Ignore specific threads
4. Ignore specific posts
5. Turn off the "Current Users Viewing This Thread" option.

Maybe there are other features/options I'm missing, but ... I think we should be able to tune out the nonsense that irritates us. Some people like to create buzz, because they're addicted to the drama (and/or need the attention) and closing off their avenues for acquiring that attention ... should be allowable.

Am I off-base, or do you think these things have merit, and if so ... what additional ideas have merit as well?So we wouldn't be able to see who was lurking?

[nyj]

So we wouldn't be able to see who was lurking?You wouldn't if you didn't want to.

All of this would be options available to us, to allow us to tailor our own CF/FU experiences.

[pgp_protector]

I see an option for blocking all images from foru's image server, but not for a specific image.
Sorry, try installing the plugin Add Blocker

[GreenMunchkin]

Those options could do an awful lot to foster peace. Cos seeing a long list of people who dislike conservative Christians up at the top really is irritating. Like we're in a fish-bowl.

They're great ideas. Just wondering whether they're possible.

[nyj]

Those options could do an awful lot to foster peace. Cos seeing a long list of people who dislike conservative Christians up at the top really is irritating. Like we're in a fish-bowl.

They're great ideas. Just wondering whether they're possible.If Lee has someone who has access to the vast vB community, #1 through #4 is easily implementable. #5 might be a new hack (or it may already exist).

[Nadiine]

I think that we should be able to tailor our CF/FU experience. Since we come here of our own volition, and some of us spend our hard earned cash ... we're entitled to enjoy the site.

Therefore, I suggest that we should be able to do any/all of the following:
1. Ignore specific avatars
2. Ignore specific signatures
3. Ignore specific threads
4. Ignore specific posts
5. Turn off the "Current Users Viewing This Thread" option.

Maybe there are other features/options I'm missing, but ... I think we should be able to tune out the nonsense that irritates us. Some people like to create buzz, because they're addicted to the drama (and/or need the attention) and closing off their avenues for acquiring that attention ... should be allowable.

Am I off-base, or do you think these things have merit, and if so ... what additional ideas have merit as well?
If you guys want to not see who's watching you I have no problem with it...
I personally like to know what's going on around me - who's who, where's where etc. etc.

Everybody likes or needs different things Nyj. I can understand how you'de want that. It's all good by me.
:thumbsup: :wave: :hug:

[constance]

These are some good ideas! NYJ, would you mind sending me any new ones that come from this thread?

[nyj]

These are some good ideas! NYJ, would you mind sending me any new ones that come from this thread?I will.

[Nadiine]

I'd also like to add another addition I think this forum needs at this point. We need a "SIGN OUT" sticky up top there.

The sign in page should be for people signing in only - as they come in, they shouldn't see people signing out with comments & what not.
Can we get a Sign Out page where people can formally sign out?

Thanks anybody.

[Miss Shelby]

I think that we should be able to tailor our CF/FU experience. Since we come here of our own volition, and some of us spend our hard earned cash ... we're entitled to enjoy the site.

Therefore, I suggest that we should be able to do any/all of the following:
1. Ignore specific avatars
2. Ignore specific signatures
3. Ignore specific threads
4. Ignore specific posts
5. Turn off the "Current Users Viewing This Thread" option.

Maybe there are other features/options I'm missing, but ... I think we should be able to tune out the nonsense that irritates us. Some people like to create buzz, because they're addicted to the drama (and/or need the attention) and closing off their avenues for acquiring that attention ... should be allowable.

Am I off-base, or do you think these things have merit, and if so ... what additional ideas have merit as well?Have you run this by who ever is in charge of this joint, now? Maybe he'll have the sense to implement this, unlike Erwin.

[CaDan]

I think that we should be able to tailor our CF/FU experience. Since we come here of our own volition, and some of us spend our hard earned cash ... we're entitled to enjoy the site.

Therefore, I suggest that we should be able to do any/all of the following:
1. Ignore specific avatars
2. Ignore specific signatures
3. Ignore specific threads
4. Ignore specific posts
5. Turn off the "Current Users Viewing This Thread" option.

Maybe there are other features/options I'm missing, but ... I think we should be able to tune out the nonsense that irritates us. Some people like to create buzz, because they're addicted to the drama (and/or need the attention) and closing off their avenues for acquiring that attention ... should be allowable.

Am I off-base, or do you think these things have merit, and if so ... what additional ideas have merit as well?

I'll sign off on those suggestions.

[Latreia]

I think that we should be able to tailor our CF/FU experience. Since we come here of our own volition, and some of us spend our hard earned cash ... we're entitled to enjoy the site.

Therefore, I suggest that we should be able to do any/all of the following:
1. Ignore specific avatars
2. Ignore specific signatures
3. Ignore specific threads
4. Ignore specific posts
5. Turn off the "Current Users Viewing This Thread" option.

Maybe there are other features/options I'm missing, but ... I think we should be able to tune out the nonsense that irritates us. Some people like to create buzz, because they're addicted to the drama (and/or need the attention) and closing off their avenues for acquiring that attention ... should be allowable.

Am I off-base, or do you think these things have merit, and if so ... what additional ideas have merit as well?

Why, are conservative Christians completely incapable of dealing with all the realities of online posting? It is actually up to us to use our own intelligence to cope with things we do not like.

1. Ignore specific avatars
2. Ignore specific signatures
3. Ignore specific threads
4. Ignore specific posts
5. Turn off the "Current Users Viewing This Thread" option.

Frankly, this is like asking for CF to do everything for us, because we are just like children who have not developed the maturity to competently cope with anything ourselves.

I have used the non-display options for avatars, signatures, and certain members' posts *(Ignore). If I like a certain member enough, I can always pull up their profile and check out their avatars and signatures. Along with their Guestbook, in case I get the idea I would also like to post in it.

5. Turn off the "Current Users Viewing This Thread" option

Please forgive me, but members already have this option: all you do is not look there.

;)

[Latreia]

I'll sign off on those suggestions.

Where did you get a special pass to post in members only threads here?

Also, is there some specifie reason you are doing this?

Did any member ask for your input?

:scratch:



"This is MY town, Darcy." :tutu:

[CaDan]

Where did you get a special pass to post in members only threads here?

Da Rules. Or from the study hall teacher. He said it was a hall pass, but it actually said "All Access" and who was I to argue?

Also, is there some specifie reason you are doing this?

I was concurring with nyj.

Did any member ask for your input?

Yup.

[Latreia]

Da Rules. Or from the study hall teacher. He said it was a hall pass, but it actually said "All Access" and who was I to argue?

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But this is not in the debate area.

Non-members are not allowed on the main forum here.

You are showing conservative Christians that you do not care very much about their preferences. Matter of fact, your entire attitude regarding us is well known.

So is it that you are confident that Staff is so completely yours that you can violate this forum's rules without consequence?

:scratch:

[CaDan]

But this is not in the debate area.

Non-members are not allowed on the main forum here.

You are showing conservative Christians that you do not care very much about their preferences. Matter of fact, your entire attitude regarding us is well known.

So is it that you are confident that Staff is so completely yours that you can violate this forum's rules without consequence?

:scratch:

I don't think a post agreeing with nyj's proposal for extended ignore functions is debating. It's not like I was shaking a gummi bear or something.

[Latreia]

I don't think a post agreeing with nyj's proposal for extended ignore functions is debating. It's not like I was shaking a gummi bear or something.

Excuse me, but your taking any kind of stand, whether it is for or against a proposal is what debate is about.

This is not right from any angle, period.

:sigh:

[Miss Shelby]

I RLY DO hope they can implent these things, and soon.

[nyj]

Why, are conservative Christians completely incapable of dealing with all the realities of online posting? It is actually up to us to use our own intelligence to cope with things we do not like.

1. Ignore specific avatars
2. Ignore specific signatures
3. Ignore specific threads
4. Ignore specific posts
5. Turn off the "Current Users Viewing This Thread" option.

Frankly, this is like asking for CF to do everything for us, because we are just like children who have not developed the maturity to competently cope with anything ourselves.Actually, it's just the opposite. By giving us the tools to do these things, if we choose to do so, we're taking these decisions out of the hands of CF.

No one says you have to use them, but it'd certainly be nice for the rest of us to have the option.

[CaDan]

I RLY DO hope they can implent these things, and soon.

Especially the shaking gummi bear. That thing rules.

[CaDan]

Excuse me, but your taking any kind of stand, whether it is for or against a proposal is what debate is about.

This is not right from any angle, period.

:sigh:

I think you are missing the additional requirement of argumentation in support of the proposal.

Don't make me start shakin' the gummi!

[Miss Shelby]

Especially the shaking gummi bear. That thing rules.I sure like the sound of it.

[Letalis]

I'd like to add that the ignore function should be made stronger. Even when a member is on ignore, you can still see when they have posted and an option to view the post. Seems to almost defeat the purpose.

[nyj]

I'd like to add that the ignore function should be made stronger. Even when a member is on ignore, you can still see when they have posted and an option to view the post. Seems to almost defeat the purpose.
That is also, AFAIK, a current vB hack. I'll add it to the list.

[Latreia]

I think you are missing the additional requirement of argumentation in support of the proposal.

Don't make me start shakin' the gummi!

From my point of view, shakin' gummis just about summarizes all your posts, sorry.

:thumbsup:

[Miss Shelby]

My gummy bear has boobs.

[Latreia]

Actually, it's just the opposite. By giving us the tools to do these things, if we choose to do so, we're taking these decisions out of the hands of CF.

No one says you have to use them, but it'd certainly be nice for the rest of us to have the option.

The reason I posted the way I did about this is that I want to stop needing anything from CF except the right to be Christians here. Positive, self-reliant, mature Christians.

I just think it is time to stop the endless demands for more and more bells and whistles and make the best of what we already have.

And we are all failing miserably to make the best of what we already have, as we also fail to properly contribe our very comments in a Christian manner. And that is largely due to the attitudes of conflict that CF itself has encouraged.

I am truly sorry that I cannot, at this time, agree with these suggestions.

:idea:

[CaDan]

My gummy bear has boobs.

Hai sexy gummi. Wanna PvP?

[GraceInHim]

I like these ideas, thanks Tom :)

[Tangeloper]

Just seeing this now... I think these are good suggestions, but may need to be tabled for a few weeks until we deal with the rules and staff changes. The Tech Support team is so busy right now it's ridiculous...

[nyj]

Tangeloper,

True. I just figured since there has been a call for ideas that I'd offer the things that I've seen and commented on (for almost a year now) that I think would really help with most of these issues.

For instance, if we had allowed people to ignore signatures they find offensive (way back when Alpha was around), we probably would never have needed a WIKI war over that issue. Sometimes we need to figure out what should come first ... the chicken or the egg. The code IMO, is the egg ... and if you take care of the egg, you'll get a good chicken out of it.

Just my POV, YMMV. :)

[Tangeloper]

Tangeloper,

True. I just figured since there has been a call for ideas that I'd offer the things that I've seen and commented on (for almost a year now) that I think would really help with most of these issues.

For instance, if we had allowed people to ignore signatures they find offensive (way back when Alpha was around), we probably would never have needed a WIKI war over that issue. Sometimes we need to figure out what should come first ... the chicken or the egg. The code IMO, is the egg ... and if you take care of the egg, you'll get a good chicken out of it.

Just my POV, YMMV. :)
That's cool NYJ, and I definitely appreciate the suggestions. I'm still trying to figure out what is going on myself with all the changes. I'm in a weird position as I'm not trained, and not "in the loop" so to speak with the changes. Is there a thread with the "call for suggestions" which I should know about? ;) If you could link to it, I would appreciate it! :)
TGIF!!!!

[Nicki4Christ]

That's cool NYJ, and I definitely appreciate the suggestions. I'm still trying to figure out what is going on myself with all the changes. I'm in a weird position as I'm not trained, and not "in the loop" so to speak with the changes. Is there a thread with the "call for suggestions" which I should know about? ;) If you could link to it, I would appreciate it! :)
TGIF!!!!
Heres a thread for suggestions:wave:
http://foru.ms/t6361855-advisory-committee-for-christian-forums.html

[ladybug1980]

Those options could do an awful lot to foster peace. Cos seeing a long list of people who dislike conservative Christians up at the top really is irritating. Like we're in a fish-bowl.

They're great ideas. Just wondering whether they're possible.
for some oddball reason I prefer to see if those who are lurking are those who dislike Conservative Christians!

[Latreia]

for some oddball reason I prefer to see if those who are lurking are those who dislike Conservative Christians!


http://www1.foru.ms/attachment.php?attachmentid=103276&d=1181325241

[Tangeloper]

http://www1.foru.ms/attachment.php?attachmentid=103276&d=1181325241

ROFL!! Great picture. :)

[Tangeloper]

Heres a thread for suggestions:wave:
http://foru.ms/t6361855-advisory-committee-for-christian-forums.html
Thank you!!! :)
I'll just say this now... If there's anything that any of you see around the site that you think I should be aware of please let me know... Please don't come to me with every little problem, but obviously rules questions, protocol, etc... I may not know the answer but I can find out, and then I will be better informed as well and can help answer more questions!

[SwirlingEd]

Just a lurker assuring you that I don't dislike Conservative Christians.

Now PARANOID Conservative Christians, on the other hand...

:P

[GreenMunchkin]

Just a lurker assuring you that I don't dislike Conservative Christians.

Now PARANOID Conservative Christians, on the other hand...

:PHi :hug: Is so nice to see you :hug:

[Latreia]

Just a lurker assuring you that I don't dislike Conservative Christians.

Now PARANOID Conservative Christians, on the other hand...

:P

...deserve your compassion and assurances of Christ's power over evil.

:sorry:

[nyj]

Any other ideas folks?

[Epiphanygirl]

I think the ones posted are a great start!!!

[Nadiine]

Any other ideas folks?
I'd like to PM a few possible options for new rules around - that is unless they wouldn't make any difference?

We had some ideas this past week that sounded good, I don't know if we could try to get them put into place or if it would do any good.

[nyj]

Send them to me Nadiine. :)

[Nadiine]

ok, I'll try to find the thread they were in... Lisa was involved w/ that one.
But it had to do w/ member/nonmember posting & stuff.
the strike & FSB thing was in that, but that's no longer valid.

[The Princess Bride]

It might be hard to code turning on off individual avatars, but if you are running FireFox, you can click on any image & block that image.
Maybe I can do that when a new PM flashes in my Inbox for a Report.:D ;)