MyGaming suggestion box

[Lydon]

not really. it adds effort.

Well you'll notice some of them do already ;) they make like 5 posts and add links to their signatures afterwards etc.

Anyway, can we have a boxie to type our Twitter and perhaps Facebook accounts into like we have for MSN etc, so the links are displayed under our avatars? :)

[Pr⊕phet]

Well you'll notice some of them do already ;) they make like 5 posts and add links to their signatures afterwards etc.

Anyway, can we have a boxie to type our Twitter and perhaps Facebook accounts into like we have for MSN etc, so the links are displayed under our avatars? :)

do you really want more farmville spam ?

[Magnarmalok]

I can haz moar cowz???11!?~

Edit to make this post actually meaningful :P

We need something like a "votepunish" system, with enough RAS's on a person his post (and threads) would be hidden with a pending moderators vote to decide the final verdict, Yes this post seems abit wierded but I'm tired m'kay

[Voicy]

and lazers ... this site needs moar lazers!

[tpex]

I vote we take away the minimum characters length in posts
is bloody annoying

[Pr⊕phet]

I vote we take away the minimum characters length in posts
is bloody annoying

bullsh**, i say make it more. lets go for 300 :)

[_Caboose_]

If Tinny has got a video camera, what about some video reviews of peripherals?

[Pr⊕phet]

If Tinny has got a video camera, what about some video reviews of peripherals?

pffft, you just want tinman camview :D

[lilDeath]

Nice +1 Necuno.

I like Caboose's idea... they can have one of those fancy, rotating camera angles so people can self navigate and all that... like a 3D-type of experience.

Might be a bit much though... or I guess just a very basic video-review... I much rather watch and / or listen to reviews these days, than reading them.

[Venom]

Nice +1 Necuno.

I like Caboose's idea... they can have one of those fancy, rotating camera angles so people can self navigate and all that... like a 3D-type of experience.

Might be a bit much though... or I guess just a very basic video-review... I much rather watch and / or listen to reviews these days, than reading them.
I like reading them people give more taught into what they write than what they say.

[Voicy]

Yeah, I prefer it nice and basic.

Most of my reading on myG takes place during the day when my speakers are off and I'm on a small cap.

[tpex]

I like reading them people give more taught into what they write than what they say.

Too true! and video reviews chow bandwidth and time

[Pr⊕phet]

how about a indie feature from time to time. seriously trine, briad, garry's mod and so one is awesome things to writeup about :)

[sycogrim]

how about a indie feature from time to time. seriously trine, briad, garry's mod and so one is awesome things to writeup about :)

That would be awesome especially for some of us Indie Fans :D:D

[OmegaFenix]

What about Badges? Like on the Escapist forums. For like creating a thread with a 1000 views or something like that.

[Voicy]

What about Badges? Like on the Escapist forums. For like creating a thread with a 1000 views or something like that.

Nah, if it were up to me, I'd even remove the visible post count.

I'm a communist like that.

[_Caboose_]

What about Badges? Like on the Escapist forums. For like creating a thread with a 1000 views or something like that.

Achievement whore :D

That would be awesome though, forum achievements :p

[Magnarmalok]

It'll give us more incentive to be....constructive?

[OmegaFenix]

Achievement whore :D

That would be awesome though, forum achievements :p

Lol. Its the one thing i miss most on the ps3. That familiar chime "Achievement Unlocked." The Trophy system doesn't do it for me.


It'll give us more incentive to be....constructive?

It could do yes.

[pcfourie]

why cant an author of a read not lock it ?

ex. if i ask a question about something and got a reply from someone that solves it, I would like to lock (close) that thread, coz my problem is solved or my question is answerd.

[sycogrim]

why cant an author of a read not lock it ?

ex. if i ask a question about something and got a reply from someone that solves it, I would like to lock (close) that thread, coz my problem is solved or my question is answerd.

Well generally thats more of a privilege for the mods to have all those features etc... and can you imagine everyone just sommer closing threads left and right... the forum would pretty much be entirely shutdown and people wouldnt be able to discuss things like 2 days later when it comes to mind u know :rolleyes:

[Lydon]

What about Badges? Like on the Escapist forums. For like creating a thread with a 1000 views or something like that.

I like that idea.

It would just have to be well-designed so that it doesn't clutter the forum too much, and so that it blends in well. They of course shouldn't be easy to get either. Otherwise they'll lose their appeal value.

However, I'd love to see a reputation system being implemented first.

[OmegaFenix]

I like that idea.

It would just have to be well-designed so that it doesn't clutter the forum too much, and so that it blends in well. They of course shouldn't be easy to get either. Otherwise they'll lose their appeal value.

However, I'd love to see a reputation system being implemented first.

Bump! It might have gotten lost in the big bad thread.:D


Ive given the this some though and come up with an idea.

Each Member start with rep 5 points. The maximum you can have is 10 the minimum 0. When a member post a good article or helps a fellow user other users can nominate the member to increase the reputation of the poster. A Member can only receive 1 rep point per post. So even if 20 people nominate him/her only 1 point can be awarded. The actual awarding of points is done only by the mods. So when a nomination comes in the nominating party will have given a reason why this member should get a rep point, the mod or mods can then go check the post and decide whether or not the nominated member should or should not get a rep point. The processe should be kept anonymous so that there can be no finger pointing or anything.

The same would apply for the reduction of skill points. Should a post be considered tasteless, vulgar, rude or just plain trolling, members can then designate the posting member for the removal of a rep point. Again only 1 point per post and the mods decide whether or not there is just reason.

With all members starting with 5 you have a level playing field. Members who just post and go about there business wont be positively or negatively effected. Members who go out of their way to help other user, bring new and interesting topics to the table will gain a reputation as such. Likewise members who repeatedly flame, throll or spam will gain a reputation that represents this.

Should a member reach 2 or 1 rep points remaining i think the mods will need to decide what to do from there. If problems remain a ban could be implemented. In the same sense members who reach 8 or 9 or even 10 rep points could be thanked for their commitment and service to this community. The exact punishment and reward thing i leave the our capable mods.

Lastly (Yes i know your eyes are bleeding) Like our user groups (Star Craft, Fallout and COD WAW) there should be a wording that, at a glance, will reveal the members rep. I was thinking along these lines, in keeping with our Gaming subject matter, a DnD style Alignments.
10 Points: Chaotic Good
8 Points: Lawful Good
5 Points: True Neutral
3 Points: Lawful Evil
1 Points: Chaotic Evil

There could be for arguments sake more than 1, Jedi(KOTOR's) Jedi/Sith or Mass Effect's Paragon/Renegade.

This is what i would suggest as a reputation systems. Both to keep any trolls under control but also to be able to show members who go out of their way to help or assist others , that we[as a community] appreciate their efforts.

That is all.

[Murph]

+1 I like that idea

[pcfourie]

Bump! It might have gotten lost in the big bad thread.:D

nope this wouldnt work for me...aka im the biggest troll or so i heard

[sycogrim]

nope this wouldnt work for me...aka im the biggest troll or so i heard

People just gave up on me when i trolled... i was just accepted :p But I reckon the rep points system would be pretty orsome :D

[pcfourie]

People just gave up on me when i trolled... i was just accepted :p But I reckon the rep points system would be pretty orsome :D

there's hope ?

Then im all for it....

you can do it omega.....

[OmegaFenix]

It was just a bump. That idea has been passed onto Tinman long ago already.

[tpex]

I like it, but what if somebody takes a joke the wrong way? :(

[OmegaFenix]

I like it, but what if somebody takes a joke the wrong way? :(

Thats why the mods have the final say. They can go in and see what was said and decide.

[OmegaFenix]

I think ive come up with a way to get around the lack of spoiler tags.

Why not do the following:

[SPOILER!] MyGaming is teh orsome [SPOILER!]

Where the spoiler is written in white and the reader has to highlight to read it. Stops anybody who didn't want to see it from seeing it.

[Voicy]

Omega, your spoiler end tag should be not else we'll never know when the madness ends!

[OmegaFenix]

Omega, your spoiler end tag should be not else we'll never know when the madness ends!


Im a genius, i just come up with the concept, I let others flesh it out:p

[Dohc-WP]

still waiting on the classified section

[Sockmonkey]

I wonder if MyG will be upgrading to version 4 of VB just like mybb did?

[tpex]

I wonder if MyG will be upgrading to version 4 of VB just like mybb did?

... if they do I hope they get it right....

[TheKnowing]

OmegaFenix22, your idea i have seen before on the PC Format and others, i like it. But i feel there is no need for the mods to be involved. If a post is opened in a technical support section for eg. The author will be allowed to give 1 correct points(eg 2-3 rep points) or semi correct(1 points)
If the author gives the correct point, a message could be sent to a mod saying the topic was closed and he can decide to close it or leave it open for further discussion?

Other wise i like the idea. Some time to program it but will get there :)

[OmegaFenix]

OmegaFenix22, your idea i have seen before on the PC Format and others, i like it. But i feel there is no need for the mods to be involved. If a post is opened in a technical support section for eg. The author will be allowed to give 1 correct points(eg 2-3 rep points) or semi correct(1 points)
If the author gives the correct point, a message could be sent to a mod saying the topic was closed and he can decide to close it or leave it open for further discussion?

Other wise i like the idea. Some time to program it but will get there :)

If the mods are not involved what is to, hypothetically speaking, simply give you negative rep points simply coz i dont like you? Any system without control is a flame war waiting to happen.

[Voicy]

Dear mods,

Is there a way in which you can adapt the privacy settings to allow users to make their "See previous posts/threads" only viewable by friends/contacts?

i.e. not have any random person be able to scan through every single post the person's ever made.

[OmegaFenix]

Who's hassling you voicy?

[Tinman]

We will be upgrading the forum software soon. It should enable many of the features mentioned in this post. Spoiler tags,rep points etc.

Also, we are working on creating a classifieds section just like on MyBroadband.

[Lydon]

Woot! Great news :D

[Lydon]

P.S I'm still having issues when voting in polls on the main page. Once I submit my vote the results don't show up. I have to click on "View all polls" and scroll to the bottom of the page to see them.

[Tinman]

Thanks Lydon. Is your vote at least counted?

[OmegaFenix]

I have same issue as Lydon.

[Tinman]

Whast browsers are you guys using?

[_Caboose_]

FF 3.5.7 And everything is hunky dory my side

[Voicy]

Whast browsers are you guys using?

FF 2.0.0.20 and mine works fine too. (Shut up ok, it's a work pc :/ )

[OmegaFenix]

Chrome 4.0.249.78

[Lydon]

Whast browsers are you guys using?

My vote appears to be counted.

It's happening in the latest versions of Firefox and Chrome on here.

[TheKnowing]

If the mods are not involved what is to, hypothetically speaking, simply give you negative rep points simply coz i dont like you? Any system without control is a flame war waiting to happen.

All reputation points will be added or removed, but the mods will look over them to see if all is right, and people not just giving others rep points because they like or do not like.

Just the point will go through with out the confirmation of a mod, but the mod will look over the points earned and see if its right.

Negative: I do not feel negative rep points must be added, a person posted ok some times not for the right reasons but i do not think a person must get negative points just because there post not that helpful. They tried and i feel there must be no negative reward for trying.

[Dr Manhattan]

My vote appears to be counted.

It's happening in the latest versions of Firefox and Chrome on here.

Not sure what's going on, I've just checked on both and all fine on my side - I'm running most recently updated versions. When I upload polls I always check, if I run into any problems we'll find a way to sort it out.

[Lydon]

Not sure what's going on, I've just checked on both and all fine on my side - I'm running most recently updated versions. When I upload polls I always check, if I run into any problems we'll find a way to sort it out.

If it happens again come next poll I'll take a screenie to explain what I mean.

[Lush]

Dear mods,

Is there a way in which you can adapt the privacy settings to allow users to make their "See previous posts/threads" only viewable by friends/contacts?

i.e. not have any random person be able to scan through every single post the person's ever made.

Seconded. I think this would be a fantastic improvement in terms of privacy concerns

[OmegaFenix]

Seconded. I think this would be a fantastic improvement in terms of privacy concerns

Even if this was possible what is to stop hypothetical cyber stalker from simply searching you alias? Since its a public forum its not like any of a user post are highly confidential and since they remain on the forum there is always a to find them.

Is there any particular reason for this request? Im just curious.

[Voicy]

Seconded. I think this would be a fantastic improvement in terms of privacy concerns

Stop following me around already! :mad:




Nah I'm glad you agree miss Lush. :p

[Voicy]

Even if this was possible what is to stop hypothetical cyber stalker from simply searching you alias? Since its a public forum its not like any of a user post are highly confidential and since they remain on the forum there is always a to find them.

Is there any particular reason for this request? Im just curious.

It's cross-forum really. Here and MyBB. It must be harsh for the female members with guys hounding them constantly. But even in my case, let me assure you that it's absolutely no fun having a female internet stalker for the last 5 years. If I could give her away, I would.

Sure people can find your info all over if they're really after it, but it's mostly to deter the bored person trying to dig up info on you.

[OmegaFenix]

It's cross-forum really. Here and MyBB. It must be harsh for the female members with guys hounding them constantly. But even in my case, let me assure you that it's absolutely no fun having a female internet stalker for the last 5 years. If I could give her away, I would.

Sure people can find your info all over if they're really after it, but it's mostly to deter the bored person trying to dig up info on you.

Ok... i see your point, kinda. So your saying that there are people who will dig through your posts to try and get info on you to better stalk you? Wow they must be patients, imagine trying to dig through my 12K posts.:eek: Im sure if Tinman and the guyz and do anything about this they will. I was just curious about the reasoning behind the request.

[Voicy]

Ok... i see your point, kinda. So your saying that there are people who will dig through your posts to try and get info on you to better stalk you? Wow they must be patients, imagine trying to dig through my 12K posts.:eek: Im sure if Tinman and the guyz and do anything about this they will. I was just curious about the reasoning behind the request.

Exactly, being responsible with posts online, we never give out detailed info about ourselves, but if you take snippets from all the posts then you can build quite a detailed profile of someone (Imagine how detailed it'd be after 12K posts).

As for someone being patient, some girl found my cell # via a friend online (girls asking for guys' numbers are harmless after all right?) and she's been sms'ing me and phoning me from private numbers since 2004-5. I don't even want to answer private numbers anymore.

So hopefully this is a warning of caution to you lads and lassies out there.

[Lush]

@Voicy
That's what I get for backing you up? Pfft and to think I was a Voicy fan :p

@Omega
Yes I have had reason to be concerned. I love this site but I don't appreciate sometimes being treated like this is an internet dating site. I'm here because I enjoy most of the people here and we all have a lot in common but I would really prefer if my post history was only available to my contacts, if anyone. Yes it's a public forum and my posts are designed to be viewed but I don't enjoy my entire post history being on display. If Tinman could amend the privacy settings I and I'm sure many other posters would be very appreciative

[sycogrim]

@Voicy
That's what I get for backing you up? Pfft and to think I was a Voicy fan :p

@Omega
Yes I have had reason to be concerned. I love this site but I don't appreciate sometimes being treated like this is an internet dating site. I'm here because I enjoy most of the people here and we all have a lot in common but I would really prefer if my post history was only available to my contacts, if anyone. Yes it's a public forum and my posts are designed to be viewed but I don't enjoy my entire post history being on display. If Tinman could amend the privacy settings I and I'm sure many other posters would be very appreciative

Gotta agree with you on that one Lush and I agree with Voicy... Its soooo not cool having people digging up your history of posts and you dont even know who they are.... its just plain creepy...

Oh and just to add to this... I reckon there in profile Privacy it should say that ur stats can be shown or made available to friends and/or contacts only :)

[Lush]

We need to ask Tinman if he could possibly add "Statistics" to the list of items that we can choose to only be accessible to our contacts

[tpex]

P.S I'm still having issues when voting in polls on the main page. Once I submit my vote the results don't show up. I have to click on "View all polls" and scroll to the bottom of the page to see them.
same here, FF v3.6


FF 2.0.0.20 and mine works fine too. (Shut up ok, it's a work pc :/ )

LOL

[Dex]

I SUGGEST you announce the WINNER!!!!

:D

[Tinman]

@Lush, we will see about adressing some of your privacy concerns with the next forums update (this weekend - holding thumbs all goes smoothly).

[tpex]

@Lush, we will see about adressing some of your privacy concerns with the next forums update (this weekend - holding thumbs all goes smoothly).
please learn form myBBs mistakes!

[pcfourie]

Why not add a sticky poll where a list is posted for all the free indie games ?

[sycogrim]

Why not add a sticky poll where a list is posted for all the free indie games ?

I requested an Indie Sub-section in the general gaming section :o

[Dan]

Can we look into adding Columns and the other extra menu items from the Home page to the Forum page?

[XeroS1x]

I am thinking of some suggestions, will let you know

[Magnarmalok]

Can we please be enabled to directly click on the rotating headlines and say "Open in new tab" without it just opening up another home page?

[tpex]

Can we please be enabled to directly click on the rotating headlines and say "Open in new tab" without it just opening up another home page?

ditto that

[THIRT13N]

Also in trade/classifieds maybe separate Xbox, PS3 and PC games/hardware?

[Tinman]

Can we please be enabled to directly click on the rotating headlines and say "Open in new tab" without it just opening up another home page?

Im not sure I understand? If you ctrl+click on the headline image it opens the article in a new window. Do you want it to automatically do this without having to hold ctrl?

Classifieds section is on the way :)

[Dohc-WP]

Im not sure I understand? If you ctrl+click on the headline image it opens the article in a new window. Do you want it to automatically do this without having to hold ctrl?

Classifieds section is on the way :)

FINALLY :eek:

[tpex]

Im not sure I understand? If you ctrl+click on the headline image it opens the article in a new window. Do you want it to automatically do this without having to hold ctrl?

Classifieds section is on the way :)

Jislak! on you have to give the 3 fingered salute just to open it in a new tab?
I think he means can you make it so if you right click an article and click open new tab, then its opens the home page again, it must open the article, does the same with middle click as well
(BTW I vote for this as well)

[THIRT13N]

How about posting some reviews and ratings from other gaming sites for upcoming titles? For us who only have local bandwidth? Like say a gamespot review, or IGN?

[Voicy]

Tincan, can we ( or do we ) have a locked Sticky thread under the "Announcements, Rules and Competitions" section where one of the mods lists all the competitions throughout MyGaming's existence and the winners thereof.

Aside from seeing who won what lately, it would be pretty awesome to see just exactly how many compo's you guys have arranged for us!

[Dohc-WP]

A mobile gaming section would be greatly appreciated, for all the psp, ds, zuneHD, iphone/ipod games, symbian, java games etc.

[Gir]

What about a ranking for people in the forums... top 20 Ps3 scores, top 20 xbox 360 gamer score....

[Tinman]

@ Tpex and magnarmalok - Will foward on to techies.

@ THIRT13N - Sounds good, I think it would be best to post these scores in the accompanying forum thread though. Will do this from now on.

@ Dohc-WP - It's something we are thinking about, but for now are still trying to master the basics of PC, PS3, 360 and Wii. As MyGaming grows these sorts of things will become possible. As it stands now, we have to be careful where we allocate time/resources.

@ Gir - Hmmm, I will chat to some people who would know how to do this. Anyone else like this idea? I think it could be cool, although my 360 Gamer score is pathetic :\

[OmegaFenix]

What about a ranking for people in the forums... top 20 Ps3 scores, top 20 xbox 360 gamer score....


@ Tpex and magnarmalok - Will foward on to techies.

@ THIRT13N - Sounds good, I think it would be best to post these scores in the accompanying forum thread though. Will do this from now on.

@ Dohc-WP - It's something we are thinking about, but for now are still trying to master the basics of PC, PS3, 360 and Wii. As MyGaming grows these sorts of things will become possible. As it stands now, we have to be careful where we allocat time/resources.

@ Gir - Hmmm, I will chat to some people who would know how to do this. Anyone else like this idea? I think it could be cool, although my 360 Gamer score is pathetic :\



Problem with that is what about PC gamers? Since MyGaming is Completely Multiplatform it would be unfair towards the PC gamers as there is no way to rank their scores since they dont have any. Also many people dont game for Gamescore or Throphies. I myself consider the PS3's Trophy system pathetic compared to the Brilliance of the Gamescore mechanic Xbox employs.

I still think the best way to rank people is with a rep system. Wink Wink Nudge Nudge @ Tinman.

[Lydon]

Problem with that is what about PC gamers? Since MyGaming is Completely Multiplatform it would be unfair towards the PC gamers as there is no way to rank their scores since they dont have any. Also many people dont game for Gamescore or Throphies. I myself consider the PS3's Trophy system pathetic compared to the Brilliance of the Gamescore mechanic Xbox employs.

I still think the best way to rank people is with a rep system. Wink Wink Nudge Nudge @ Tinman.

Unfortunately it's impossible to always include everyone. The Xbox/PS3 rankings don't have to be plastered all over the forum...it could be a simple listing somewhere and a badge on one's profile. If you don't want to be included in the ranking, don't enter your username :) And if you want to be but can't, get an Xbox :D

[OmegaFenix]

Unfortunately it's impossible to always include everyone. The Xbox/PS3 rankings don't have to be plastered all over the forum...it could be a simple listing somewhere and a badge on one's profile. If you don't want to be included in the ranking, don't enter your username :) And if you want to be but can't, get an Xbox :D

I suppose one could look at it like that. Q: Does this VB update include Badge functionality? Coz THAT would be teh ORSOME.

[_Caboose_]

@ Dohc-WP - It's something we are thinking about, but for now are still trying to master the basics of PC, PS3, 360 and Wii. As MyGaming grows these sorts of things will become possible. As it stands now, we have to be careful where we allocat time/resources.


Well i have a DS can do a mini blog review and see what u think lol.

[tpex]

Problem with that is what about PC gamers?
you could use xfire for us :D

[OmegaFenix]

you could use xfire for us :D

How would that work?

[tpex]

How would that work?

well the only stat it has is amount of hours played, so that

[InSanity]

Hey Admins and Mods Sexy site and this is just opinion but the posts per page seem very few especially in threads like the TK you constantly moving ot a new page just an idea.

what you think ?

[Raven Gold]

Hey Admins and Mods Sexy site and this is just opinion but the posts per page seem very few especially in threads like the TK you constantly moving ot a new page just an idea.

what you think ?

In your settings you can change it to view upto 40 posts per page.

This has probably been mentioned before, but a clan section would be pretty cool.

[tpex]

any chance we gonna get a dark theme? or at least something different to myBB?

[Voicy]

Tincan, I have 2 issues with the new forum layout's pageviewing:

1) I can't click on the "view last page" number like I did before, since attachments etc. are in the way. So now I'm forced to click on the first page then click "view last page" each time. Is anyone else experiencing the same issue?

2) It no longer highlights which page I'm on anymore since your most recent update. Any help?

http://mygaming.co.za/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1051
http://mygaming.co.za/forum/album.php?albumid=107&attachmentid=1051http://mygaming.co.za/forum/album.php?albumid=107&attachmentid=1051

[Tinman]

Thanks for the feedback Voicy.

1. My screen does not look like this, I am still able to view last page as before :( must be a template issue. Will fix.

2. I noticed this earlier, it is being addressed.

Hopefully rolling back to the previous template will address these issues. We will do sometime today, and report back.

Thanks again for highlighting those problems.

[tpex]

Tincan, I have 2 issues with the new forum layout's pageviewing:

1) I can't click on the "view last page" number like I did before, since attachments etc. are in the way. So now I'm forced to click on the first page then click "view last page" each time. Is anyone else experiencing the same issue?

2) It no longer highlights which page I'm on anymore since your most recent update. Any help?

http://mygaming.co.za/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1051
http://mygaming.co.za/forum/album.php?albumid=107&attachmentid=1051http://mygaming.co.za/forum/album.php?albumid=107&attachmentid=1051
same problems :(
FF 3.6.2

[Tsar]

I also have the above probs.

[OmegaFenix]

What about if a Poll is posted on the Frontpage we create a thread with the same poll questions, that way users can comment on the poll and the choices they made.

See this (http://mygaming.co.za/forum/showthread.php?6395-Whats-your-Online-Shooter-of-Choice.) Thread as example.

[Tsar]

Hey tinman I am having trouble with the site. It freezes now and then,but it only happens on this site:-/

Just thought I let you know.

[Voicy]

1) Timestamps trunked
2) Cluttered hyperlinks for "View last page"

Using FF 3.6.6

http://mygaming.co.za/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1461

[Magnarmalok]

Hmm is it possible to make the polls bigger on the front page? To be honest it just doesn't really catch my eye.

[SephirothDVR]

every time I'm on a news article page or review page, the page freezes for a few seconds. It only happens once per page but happens after the page loaded, usually while I'm scrolling down while reading. I'm using FF 3.5.10

[Tsar]

Hey tinman why don't we create a lifestyle section? That way we can discuss T.V shows music and the other entertainment that does not have anything to do with gaming.

Just hought it would make it allot more interesting I know it can be put in off topics but it would be nice to have a whole section for it:)

[Wyvern]

Hi there,

Just thought I would tell you, that for some arb reason I get "oops google chrome couldnt find the link" response when I open links on the forum. 9out of 10 times I get redirected then to the login page and had to relog :(

[Tinman]

Hey guys

I have noted all recent comments. We are having issues with our hosts, but it is proving difficult for them to isolate the cause.

We are working on it.

[Grimspoon]

Hey guys

I have noted all recent comments. We are having issues with our hosts, but it is proving difficult for them to isolate the cause.

We are working on it.

Just brings back our old smiley's!

kkthnxbai! :p

[tpex]

Just brings back our old smiley's!

kkthnxbai! :p

+1000000000

[Maplassie]

I want my name To glow Neon Blue

[Tsar]

How come me can't have animated avatars?

[Murph]

How come me can't have animated avatars?

Because they will, after a while, make the site look like a teenager's Myspace page.

[Tsar]

Because they will, after a while, make the site look like a teenager's Myspace page.

But but that would e cool:p

[tpex]

Because they will, after a while, make the site look like a teenager's Myspace page.

off the top of my head, gamespot has animated avatars (among many big sites)

[Murph]

off the top of my head, gamespot has animated avatars (among many big sites)

I dunno dude, personally I think they're distracting, cluttering and they attract attention - which sucks when you're trying to post on the sly at work :)

[Tsar]

I dunno dude, personally I think they're distracting, cluttering and they attract attention - which sucks when you're trying to post on the sly at work :)

Lol true but I was just wondering why thats all. And how come green orb has one?

[tpex]

I dunno dude, personally I think they're distracting, cluttering and they attract attention - which sucks when you're trying to post on the sly at work :)

Fair Enough, thats why they have the "no avatars" option ;)......


OH PLEASE bring back the old smiles FFS! using these stupid things makes me feel like I'm on anti-emotional drugs :mad:

[Murph]

Fair Enough, thats why they have the "no avatars" option ;)......


OH PLEASE bring back the old smiles FFS! using these stupid things makes me feel like I'm on anti-emotional drugs :mad:

Oh. Right. They do :o <---- wtf is that thing doing :/

[Tsar]

Oh. Right. They do :o <---- wtf is that thing doing :/

looks like he is ummm enjoying him self;)

[DenSweeP]

Has there ever been a thought about creating a shoutbox somehwere? Then it could do away with the fred called Thread killer? Instant, live chatting? Merely a thought. I'm sure there are pros and cons to this, but personally I think it would be pretty cool.

[Crzwaco]

Has there ever been a thought about creating a shoutbox somehwere? Then it could do away with the fred called Thread killer? Instant, live chatting? Merely a thought. I'm sure there are pros and cons to this, but personally I think it would be pretty cool.

The problem is you can really can't chat like that here since most of the guys are at work. and responding like 2 hours later and the guy has no idea what you talking about. With the TK you can just quote a person that you responding to and he/she will see it. I know a lot of sites do this but I personally don't like it.

[DenSweeP]

The rate at which the TK fred updates, I'm guessing inactivity on a shoutbox wouldn't be a problem.

[Wyvern]

A chatbox is a horrible idea tbh, I know of a few places that used them, posts dropped, cos everyone was talking and not bothering to make the posts about what they wanted. If you really wanna chat use irc :P

[Voicy]

Wyvern, I don't think the new Mxit/Facebrick generation knows what IRC is or how long it's been around. ;)

We use a shoutbox on our clan site and as effective as it is, it's a bandwidth hog.

[DenSweeP]

I'm fortunately not of the Mxit generation! It was merely a suggestion. Clearly not a popular concept.

[Wyvern]

Wyvern, I don't think the new Mxit/Facebrick generation knows what IRC is or how long it's been around. ;)

We use a shoutbox on our clan site and as effective as it is, it's a bandwidth hog.


Arg thanks Voice, make feel old today!

[tpex]

Yawn this has been suggested for the myBB TK as well, just leave them be :-P

[Magnarmalok]

Wyvern, I don't think the new Mxit/Facebrick generation knows what IRC is or how long it's been around. ;)

We use a shoutbox on our clan site and as effective as it is, it's a bandwidth hog.

I resent that :angry: I'm of the mxit generation and I know what IRC is, even use it from time to time still...

[tpex]

Arg thanks Voice, make feel old today!

/me thinks IRC is the shit
.kick Wyvern
/nick TheCyberNinja

[Wyvern]

Oy why are you kicking me???
IRC I found has died down a lot since the Mxit revolution. Im an IRC user since early 1994. . . .Ask voicy :P

[tpex]

Oy why are you kicking me???
IRC I found has died down a lot since the Mxit revolution. Im an IRC user since early 1994. . . .Ask voicy :P
you in the wrong places bro, when playing erepublik I got really introduced to IRC, its awesome, met people from France, Finland, america for example I think it is still a very capable system a very, its better in its own way, anyway mxit makes sure all the brats are not on IRC ;-)

[Tinman]

OK.

Shoutbox - adds code to the site that would slow it down. Also, as Voicy pointed out its a bandwidth hog - we are hosted locally which is pricey enough as it is.

Animated avatars - I'm also of the opinion that they can make a site look crap, and it seems there is a lot of disagreement on this one so it stays as it is. GreenOrb twisted my arm for one, as payment for writing for us. I said if people started asking questions he would lose it...

[Maplassie]

I have a question.

[Tsar]

OK.

Shoutbox - adds code to the site that would slow it down. Also, as Voicy pointed out its a bandwidth hog - we are hosted locally which is pricey enough as it is.

Animated avatars - I'm also of the opinion that they can make a site look crap, and it seems there is a lot of disagreement on this one so it stays as it is. GreenOrb twisted my arm for one, as payment for writing for us. I said if people started asking questions he would lose it...

lol thanks tinny. Just was bored and felt like asking:p But seeing he did something for you let him keep it.

[Toxin]

Could we maybe have the ability to have two pictures in our sigs? I want to both my PS3 and Xbox gamer IDs to the sig. :o

[_Caboose_]

Yea lol i want my xbox one and my raging brocolli hamster one lol

[Pr⊕phet]

can we please have stickied sections for those section where the stickies almost fills the whole screen and then you get like 5 - 7 threads before you have to go next page.

[Voicy]

Could we maybe have the ability to have two pictures in our sigs? I want to both my PS3 and Xbox gamer IDs to the sig. :o

My sig combines both. <_<

EDIT: I tried the separate sigs and it looks too cluttered. :/

[Tinman]

can we please have stickied sections for those section where the stickies almost fills the whole screen and then you get like 5 - 7 threads before you have to go next page.

Interesting idea...

[DenSweeP]

can we please have stickied sections for those section where the stickies almost fills the whole screen and then you get like 5 - 7 threads before you have to go next page.

Good idea this is.

[Maplassie]

how about 1 more image in the limitations. sometimes I want to upload 5 pics but it only allows 4

[Kyubi_ZA]

how about 1 more image in the limitations. sometimes I want to upload 5 pics but it only allows 4

and after that sometimes I want to upload 6 and it only allows 5 :p

[sycogrim]

Will it be allowed if we post up like iPhone Jailbreaks etc... and all that in the guides and walkthroughs thread???

[Toxin]

Yeah, but were would you post those types of threads?

[Pr⊕phet]

is it possible to "unhide" the "How to" Guides and Walkthroughs, by having them right at the top. well i would think it be nice to have them at the very first position :)

[tpex]

Will it be allowed if we post up like iPhone Jailbreaks etc... and all that in the guides and walkthroughs thread???

they already have those on myBB

[Maplassie]

Can I have a thread dedicated to me?

[sycogrim]

they already have those on myBB
But I dont sit on MyBroadband now... and I have games on my iPhone so I would say hand held devices should count as well... :)

[tpex]

Can I have a thread dedicated to me?

/votes for

[OmegaFenix]

With MyGaming continuing to grow I still think a reputation system will be benificial. I noticed that the EAE forum as a pretty nifty one.


Ive given this some thought and came up with an idea.

Each Member start with rep 5 points. The maximum you can have is 10 the minimum 0. When a member post a good article or helps a fellow user other users can nominate the member to increase the reputation of the poster. A Member can only receive 1 rep point per post. So even if 20 people nominate him/her only 1 point can be awarded. The actual awarding of points is done only by the mods. So when a nomination comes in the nominating party will have given a reason why this member should get a rep point, the mod or mods can then go check the post and decide whether or not the nominated member should or should not get a rep point. The processe should be kept anonymous so that there can be no finger pointing or anything.

The same would apply for the reduction of skill points. Should a post be considered tasteless, vulgar, rude or just plain trolling, members can then designate the posting member for the removal of a rep point. Again only 1 point per post and the mods decide whether or not there is just reason.

With all members starting with 5 you have a level playing field. Members who just post and go about there business wont be positively or negatively effected. Members who go out of their way to help other user, bring new and interesting topics to the table will gain a reputation as such. Likewise members who repeatedly flame, throll or spam will gain a reputation that represents this.

Should a member reach 2 or 1 rep points remaining i think the mods will need to decide what to do from there. If problems remain a ban could be implemented. In the same sense members who reach 8 or 9 or even 10 rep points could be thanked for their commitment and service to this community. The exact punishment and reward thing i leave the our capable mods.

Lastly (Yes i know your eyes are bleeding) Like our user groups (Star Craft, Fallout and COD WAW) there should be a wording that, at a glance, will reveal the members rep. I was thinking along these lines, in keeping with our Gaming subject matter, a DnD style Alignments.
10 Points: Chaotic Good
8 Points: Lawful Good
5 Points: True Neutral
3 Points: Lawful Evil
1 Points: Chaotic Evil

There could be for arguments sake more than 1, Jedi(KOTOR's) Jedi/Sith or Mass Effect's Paragon/Renegade.

This is what i would suggest as a reputation systems. Both to keep any trolls under control but also to be able to show members who go out of their way to help or assist others , that we[as a community] appreciate their efforts.

That is all.


Bump

Oh and medals or badges. :D

[tpex]

I can just see all the fusking dota fanboys voting me down....

[OmegaFenix]

I can just see all the fusking dota fanboys voting me down....

But you will only loose rep if your post is deemed unworthy by the powers that be.

[DenSweeP]

I like the rep point idea. One suggestion though and mayeb it is there and I just missed it, but instead of only one vote counting, maybe make it that a minimum of say 5 votes is needed to gain or lose a point?

EG, say 3 people vote yay, and one votes nay, then you only have 2 votes, but no points. once 5 people vote either way, a point is allocated. To lose that point, you would need to then have 5 negative votes.

Also, a time limit must also maybe be implemented so that someone can't go and vote negatively on a post 3 months from now.

And mappie must be handicapped starting at -7, because he is ossum and will make up those points in 3 hours anyways.

[OmegaFenix]

I like the rep point idea. One suggestion though and mayeb it is there and I just missed it, but instead of only one vote counting, maybe make it that a minimum of say 5 votes is needed to gain or lose a point?

EG, say 3 people vote yay, and one votes nay, then you only have 2 votes, but no points. once 5 people vote either way, a point is allocated. To lose that point, you would need to then have 5 negative votes.

Also, a time limit must also maybe be implemented so that someone can't go and vote negatively on a post 3 months from now.

And mappie must be handicapped starting at -7, because he is ossum and will make up those points in 3 hours anyways.

That sounds good also, as it would mean the mods dont have to worry about having to go and physically award the point.

Dunno about the timelimit thing or how that would work.

[DenSweeP]

That sounds good also, as it would mean the mods dont have to worry about having to go and physically award the point.

Dunno about the timelimit thing or how that would work.

Ja, it's about saving the mods the effort of having to check though plenty of PMs or whatever.

As for time limit, just a suggestion. It is the suggestion box after all.

Do the mods actually read these and give feedback? Huh? Hmmm. :p

[OmegaFenix]

Ja, it's about saving the mods the effort of having to check though plenty of PMs or whatever.

As for time limit, just a suggestion. It is the suggestion box after all.

Do the mods actually read these and give feedback? Huh? Hmmm. :p

Yeah, Tinman regularly pops in here.

[Maplassie]

And mappie must be handicapped starting at -7, because he is ossum and will make up those points in 3 hours anyways.

ROFL. En Jy weet dit pappa!

[tpex]

But you will only loose rep if your post is deemed unworthy by the powers that be.
Okay so Now I only have to worry about the dota fanboy mods :erm:

[OmegaFenix]

Okay so Now I only have to worry about the dota fanboy mods :erm:

Lucky for you then that mods dont have the luxury of being fanbois

[tpex]

Lucky for you then that mods dont have the luxury of being fanbois
says the halo fanboy :p

[OmegaFenix]

says the halo fanboy :p

Not a mod anymore....

[tpex]

Not a mod anymore....

Oh okay....

[James]

I'm all for a forum karma system :) I've been dropping hints around the MyGaming office for a while now. Tinman never takes me seriously and just sends me to fetch more coffee T_T Perhaps I should carve a message in his nice new desk "whistling:

[OmegaFenix]

I'm all for a forum karma system :) I've been dropping hints around the MyGaming office for a while now. Tinman never takes me seriously and just sends me to fetch more coffee T_T Perhaps I should carve a message in his nice new desk "whistling:

Do you want us to spam his inbox? Coz that can be arranged by the MyGaming Mob you know.

[Tinman]

A reputation system is on the cards :)

[sycogrim]

Do you want us to spam his inbox? Coz that can be arranged by the MyGaming Mob you know.
I do enough spamming of his mailbox as well as the rest of the MyG Crew rofl :p

[czc]

A reputation system is on the cards :)

How much did you get spammed? :p

[Raven Gold]

I'm just speaking for myself here, but is it at all possible to get some more PC related competitions? :o :) Games, Hardware, anything, I'm not picky.

[Pr⊕phet]

A reputation system is on the cards :)

cool, but it should contain at least something in the level of iddqd so that i can be voted for too :D

[Pr⊕phet]

maybe we could do something like post of the day vote and then for example at the end of the month the person with the most potd votes gets something or in a bracket to be eligible for something later on ?

[Raven Gold]

Heres an idea. How about a "Help Wanted" category, for players to post adds looking for a teammate in whatever games they need.

[Pr⊕phet]

Heres an idea. How about a "Help Wanted" category, for players to post adds looking for a teammate in whatever games they need.

" help wanted in larry .... need hot woman players ... "

[Raven Gold]

" help wanted in larry .... need hot woman players ... "

Hah! Thats exactly what it's for. :p

[tpex]

please can we have the news article comments like this? http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/content.php/1493-20-000-taxi-drivers-expected-to-march
I am so fucking sick of captchas... or at least change it to the google captcha, please.

[Pr⊕phet]

tpex this a gaming site free of CA and PD.... WHY >????????????????<

[tpex]

tpex this a gaming site free of CA and PD.... WHY >????????????????<

WTF :wtf:? its just an example....

[sycogrim]

Hey TM

Please may we receive notifications here on the site when there are comments made on our blogs.

Thanks :)

[Voicy]

Hey TM

Please may we receive notifications here on the site when there are comments made on our blogs.

Thanks :)

I already receive updates whenever someone comments on blogs I've subscribed to. Maybe just subscribe to your own blog?

[sycogrim]

I shouldnt have to subscribe to my own blogs though, I should be able to get notifications that come up here on the site at the top of the page to say that I have a blog notification. I guess it just makes things a little simpler, better and possibly faster :p

[Tinman]

I shouldnt have to subscribe to my own blogs though, I should be able to get notifications that come up here on the site at the top of the page to say that I have a blog notification. I guess it just makes things a little simpler, better and possibly faster :p

This sort of this is controleld by the Vivvo dev's, so there's not much I can do. Just do what Voicy says ya noob.

[to0kenZA]

tpex this a gaming site free of CA and PD.... WHY >????????????????<

I would love it if they keep it that way :D

[sycogrim]

This sort of this is controleld by the Vivvo dev's, so there's not much I can do. Just do what Voicy says ya noob.
jeez im feeling the love here :o

OK FINE BIATCHES!!! I WILL DO WHAT THE DUTCHMAN SAY!!! :rolleyes: *sigh*

/skips

[tpex]

please can we have the news article comments like this? http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/content.php/1493-20-000-taxi-drivers-expected-to-march
I am so sick of captchas... or at least change it to the google captcha, please.
reposts to get an answer from tinman

[Pr⊕phet]

tpex this a gaming site free of CA and PD.... WHY >????????????????<

reposts WHY >????????????????<

[tpex]

reposts WHY >????????????????<

FFS it has nothing to do with CA and PD!

[Pr⊕phet]

i would please like to request at least this smiley

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/images/smilies/erm.gif

and possibly a face palm

[XeroS1x]

I was thinking mayhaps thread creation could be limited to those who have above 'x' number of posts, in order to reduce the spam threads that we see every now and again. Not sure how it is done, but sure Tinny knows;)

[sycogrim]

Hey TM

Whats going on with the profiles and stuff mate?? :confused:

http://mygaming.co.za/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2241&d=1292240950

[Tinman]

Fixed bud. Forum update enables profile customization. Problem was that the default was set funny.

[XeroS1x]

What about the thread limit?

[sycogrim]

Hey Thanks for allowing us to customize our profiles TM :D its a pretty wicked setup :)

[Lycanthrope]

I actually have a suggestion but I don't know if it's been made before so if it has, just ignore this post.

You are aware, no doubt, of how MyBB does some of its articles, like in its Breaking News section. This article, for example (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/content.php/1845-Three-joggers-shot-in-Polokwane), where the article and comments on the forum are linked/synchronised and poster's individual avatars show.

Is it not possible to do something similar on MyG where the comments and the forum work 'together?' That way comments and forum posts will have the same consistency behind them. Also, get rid of that rep thumb thing. Bloody annoying. Totally screws with my OCD.

It feels redundant to want to post the same thing twice.

I actually think it's a good idea :o And it looks incredibly neat as well!

[Tsar]

but then people need to have a profile for that:p

[Lycanthrope]

but then people need to have a profile for that:p

Yep, and comments, trolling, etc is much better moderated. Oh, and I can deleted/edit posts when I've made a typo or a previous post was removed :)

[Tsar]

Yep, and comments, trolling, etc is much better moderated. Oh, and I can deleted/edit posts when I've made a typo or a previous post was removed :)

lol would be convenient. Tired of putting in a code each time I want to comment. And would be great to see them on the forum its self.

[Lycanthrope]

lol would be convenient. Tired of putting in a code each time I want to comment. And would be great to see them on the forum its self.

I agree. Sick of that frikkin' captcha. That really makes me want to rather click away.

Hmm... maybe it's some sort of Lycanthrope deterrent >.>

[tpex]

I actually have a suggestion but I don't know if it's been made before so if it has, just ignore this post.

You are aware, no doubt, of how MyBB does some of its articles, like in its Breaking News section. This article, for example (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/content.php/1845-Three-joggers-shot-in-Polokwane), where the article and comments on the forum are linked/synchronised and poster's individual avatars show.

Is it not possible to do something similar on MyG where the comments and the forum work 'together?' That way comments and forum posts will have the same consistency behind them. Also, get rid of that rep thumb thing. Bloody annoying. Totally screws with my OCD.

It feels redundant to want to post the same thing twice.

I actually think it's a good idea :o And it looks incredibly neat as well!

I did ask for this earlier, and got trolled, still it would be awesome

but keep the thumbs rep thingy

[Lycanthrope]

I did ask for this earlier, and got trolled, still it would be awesome

but keep the thumbs rep thingy

The problem with that would be implementation. There would have to be a rep system in the forum and urgh... That never goes well, the system becomes a huge popularity contest and good points end up being trolled.

Damnit... "...and posters' individual avatars..." is how that line in my post should've read :p

[Lycanthrope]

Also, shit like this can be avoided:

Lycanthrope (http://mygaming.co.za/news/features/9117-most-disappointing-games-2010.html)
on 09 January, 2011
LOL. You don't know what you're talking about noob. Mass Effect 2 was terrible in comparison to the original. If companies spent more time creating new IP's instead of repackaging the same crap as a sequel then maybe we'd have some decent games around

Apparently anyone can come along and pretend to be someone else.

The moron didn't even put a comma between "about" and "noob" :cry:

[to0kenZA]

Also, shit like this can be avoided:


Apparently anyone can come along and pretend to be someone else.

The moron didn't even put a comma between "about" and "noob" :cry:

Oh LOL dude! While reading that comment, I was still thinking you wouldn't say something stupid like that.

[tpex]

The problem with that would be implementation. There would have to be a rep system in the forum and urgh... That never goes well, the system becomes a huge popularity contest and good points end up being trolled.

Damnit... "...and posters' individual avatars..." is how that line in my post should've read :p
Okay I will make a compromise :D


Also, shit like this can be avoided:


Apparently anyone can come along and pretend to be someone else.

The moron didn't even put a comma between "about" and "noob" :cry:
yep people have done that to me as well :mad:

[Lycanthrope]

Oh LOL dude! While reading that comment, I was still thinking you wouldn't say something stupid like that.

Oh suuuuure, suuuure you did. I believe you :p


yep people have done that to me as well :mad:

At least I'm not the only one who seems to upset the punters :p I suppose I should be flattered--imitation is the sincerest form of flatter after all.

[to0kenZA]

Oh suuuuure, suuuure you did. I believe you :p



At least I'm not the only one who seems to upset the punters :p I suppose I should be flattered--imitation is the sincerest form of flatter after all.

No, for realz dude. I was still thinking "Didn't Lycan say he LOVED ME2?". :D

[Lycanthrope]

No, for realz dude. I was still thinking "Didn't Lycan say he LOVED ME2?". :D

So you decided that I was schizo instead? :p

[James]

Hi everyone; I like your idea Lycanthrope. The thing is, over on MyBB, the breaking news section is part of the vBulletin forum system. The content management system is separate, and that's where the main articles are managed. Same thing for MyGaming - content management and forum are separate systems.

Trying to integrate the two is a total nightmare and we'll likely wind up deleting the Internet.

Tinman and I are scratching our heads over this comment system as it stands - hopefully we'll come up with a cool solution before too long :)

[Tinman]

The idea for the new comments section is currently as follows:

Anyone will still be able to comment under an article as a guest. However, these comments will be posted under the username 'Guest'. Also, they will all have to be approved by an admin before they are published.

There will be an option to create a new profile for the front page section. This means that you will be able to secure your desired username. Once you have created your profile, you will be able to post your comments without the approval requirement. If a select user posts posts something distasteful (trolling, racism, personal attacks) they will be warned and banned for one week. If they do this three times, their account will simply be banned.

This is a work in progress, but I'd like to have it up and running next week.

Sadly, there is no way to link forum profiles to the front page section. This would be awesome, but because the front page uses a different system to the forum, it's very messy, and every future update would undoubtedly wreak havoc with the integration.

[Lycanthrope]

Hi everyone; I like your idea Lycanthrope. The thing is, over on MyBB, the breaking news section is part of the vBulletin forum system. The content management system is separate, and that's where the main articles are managed. Same thing for MyGaming - content management and forum are separate systems.
Yeah, I thought it might've ended up being a nightmare to implement.

Another example that comes to mind is GameSpot--forums, comments, unions, blogs, etc are all linked together (including a post thumbs up/down system) under one account, but that's a bit more complicated to pull off :o


Trying to integrate the two is a total nightmare and we'll likely wind up deleting the Internet.

I'm willing to take that risk :D (Brave, aren't I?)


Tinman and I are scratching our heads over this comment system as it stands - hopefully we'll come up with a cool solution before too long :)

Thing is... if the solution requires someone to register twice for the same site then it acts more as a deterrent than a companionable incentive with a bit of wine, some flowers and chocolates for good measure.

I'm really won over by the Breaking News section on MyBB. I love seeing forum posts beneath the article and with my specific avatar <3

Orite, and I don't get imitated!

I know, I know, I'm a dweeb and I live for the small things :D

Thanks for your feedback though, James-sama.

[Lycanthrope]

The idea for the new comments section is currently as follows:
Where'd you come from? :eek:


Anyone will still be able to comment under an article as a guest. However, these comments will be posted under the username 'Guest'. Also, they will all have to be approved by an admin before they are published.
Sounds fair :)

Wouldn't that become a hassle for admins to read through a bunch of comments? I guess that's the price of anonymity >:3


There will be an option to create a new profile for the front page section. This means that you will be able to secure your desired username. Once you have created your profile, you will be able to post your comments without the approval requirement. If a select user posts posts something distasteful (trolling, racism, personal attacks) they will be warned and banned for one week. If they do this three times, their account will simply be banned.

I like, I like.


This is a work in progress, but I'd like to have it up and running next week.

Looking forward to see how it works out.


Sadly, there is no way to link forum profiles to the front page section. This would be awesome, but because the front page uses a different system to the forum, it's very messy, and every future update would undoubtedly wreak havoc with the integration.

Puu. I suppose I understand what you mean.

Thanks for your feedback as well, Tinman-sama.

[shadowfox]

Trying to integrate the two is a total nightmare and we'll likely wind up deleting the Internet.

Would that honestly be such a bad thing? :D I think the internet could do with a fresh start - just keep a backup.

In any case, I like Tinny's idea, even though it's a bit of a pain having to log in twice, but the alternative is a broken site if things go wrong (personal experience - it wasn't fun :( )

[Tsar]

The idea for the new comments section is currently as follows:

Anyone will still be able to comment under an article as a guest. However, these comments will be posted under the username 'Guest'. Also, they will all have to be approved by an admin before they are published.

There will be an option to create a new profile for the front page section. This means that you will be able to secure your desired username. Once you have created your profile, you will be able to post your comments without the approval requirement. If a select user posts posts something distasteful (trolling, racism, personal attacks) they will be warned and banned for one week. If they do this three times, their account will simply be banned.

This is a work in progress, but I'd like to have it up and running next week.

Sadly, there is no way to link forum profiles to the front page section. This would be awesome, but because the front page uses a different system to the forum, it's very messy, and every future update would undoubtedly wreak havoc with the integration.

That is good. Great idea.

[DenSweeP]

How about a technology category? or maybe renaming PC gaming hardware and creating sub categories under that? For stuff like cell phones, Ipos, TVs, amps etc?

[tpex]

How about a technology category? or maybe renaming PC gaming hardware and creating sub categories under that? For stuff like cell phones, Ipos, TVs, amps etc?
thats what myBB is for

[Lycanthrope]

I actually have another suggestion: How about two skins/themes for MyG? One can be the blue and white one and another can be a darker grey/black one?

I'ma no likes teh brights!

[czc]

New comments should be good.

[sycogrim]

The idea for the new comments section is currently as follows:

Anyone will still be able to comment under an article as a guest. However, these comments will be posted under the username 'Guest'. Also, they will all have to be approved by an admin before they are published.


Hey TM

What about this as a suggestion and not just let the mods do it instead... it would make everyones lives a lot easier :rolleyes:

Just an idea, use it, don't use it :p

[DenSweeP]

thats what myBB is for

But i prefer myG!

[James]

I actually have another suggestion: How about two skins/themes for MyG? One can be the blue and white one and another can be a darker grey/black one?

I'ma no likes teh brights!


You mean, dark background with bright text? That hurts...

[Lycanthrope]

You mean, dark background with bright text? That hurts...

Euw! No. Stupid example, but look at my profile page (http://mygaming.co.za/forum/member.php/11-Lycanthrope). Not exactly seering, is it? :p

Best example I can think of is, go to GameSpot (http://www.gamespot.com) and on the top orange bar, on the far right, click the 'a' with the dark background. It's not black but it's darker and saves electricity :D

[tpex]

Euw! No. Stupid example, but look at my profile page (http://mygaming.co.za/forum/member.php/11-Lycanthrope). Not exactly seering, is it? :p

Best example I can think of is, go to GameSpot (http://www.gamespot.com) and on the top orange bar, on the far right, click the 'a' with the dark background. It's not black but it's darker and saves electricity :D

cor blimy! I never knew you could do that, thanks Lycan :D

[Lycanthrope]

cor blimy! I never knew you could do that, thanks Lycan :D

:D Any time :p

[OmegaFenix]

It would be awesome if we could "Like" individual threads... :D

[tpex]

It would be awesome if we could "Like" individual threads... :D

NFW! I will hunt you down a smash your PC if you get that added! :mad:

[OmegaFenix]

NFW! I will hunt you down a smash your PC if you get that added! :mad:

Sharing is caring dear tpex.

[to0kenZA]

Or lets get a like/dislike button next to people's signatures! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!! Tpex will LOVE that! :D:D:p

[shadowfox]

It would be awesome if we could "Like" individual threads... :D

Nyah ... I think that's overkill tbh :) Since mG already post their articles to FB you can already like those on there if you really have to. But considering some threads that pop up and some of the retardedness that infests the interwebz ... it'll lead to some form of abuse - I can just see it coming.

[shadowfox]

Okay - here's a new suggestion - regarding comps especially. It smacks a bit of exclusion, but I'm thinking it might help a bit with all the one post wonders who come crawling out the woodwork whenever a comp gets announced.

I know one of the goals of these competitions are to get new people to the site - I'd say it works, but it doesn't really retain them and help build the community, especially since they disappear until the next comp.

Divide the comps into two categories - one on the lower end, and one on the upper end (however you want to term it). The lower end comps could be used to get the new guys in - prizes could maybe consist of game merchandise or something similar. Nothing too extravagant.

The higher end comps would be aimed at the guys who have been on the forum for a while and have made a constant contribution. Y'know, give them some reward for having been around for a while, posting regularly, just overall being good blokes (and girls - I'm not forgetting you). So hopefully this would get the new guys in, and get them hanging around in hopes of getting their grubby little paws on something a little more valuable. As for what the prizes would be ... not sure - GOTY editions, games with hampers? I have no idea what myG's scope is in this area.

Whether this would actually work in practice, I have no idea. Just tossing the idea out there so bigger minds than mine can deal with it :p

We know some sort of quality control has been tried (with regards to the number of posts people are allowed to have before entering) - problem being that it results in a lot of those pointless posts that have made me (and others I'm sure) want to tear their hair out by the roots.

[Fox1]

Okay - here's a new suggestion - regarding comps especially. It smacks a bit of exclusion, but I'm thinking it might help a bit with all the one post wonders who come crawling out the woodwork whenever a comp gets announced.

I know one of the goals of these competitions are to get new people to the site - I'd say it works, but it doesn't really retain them and help build the community, especially since they disappear until the next comp.

Divide the comps into two categories - one on the lower end, and one on the upper end (however you want to term it). The lower end comps could be used to get the new guys in - prizes could maybe consist of game merchandise or something similar. Nothing too extravagant.

The higher end comps would be aimed at the guys who have been on the forum for a while and have made a constant contribution. Y'know, give them some reward for having been around for a while, posting regularly, just overall being good blokes (and girls - I'm not forgetting you). So hopefully this would get the new guys in, and get them hanging around in hopes of getting their grubby little paws on something a little more valuable. As for what the prizes would be ... not sure - GOTY editions, games with hampers? I have no idea what myG's scope is in this area.

Whether this would actually work in practice, I have no idea. Just tossing the idea out there so bigger minds than mine can deal with it :p

We know some sort of quality control has been tried (with regards to the number of posts people are allowed to have before entering) - problem being that it results in a lot of those pointless posts that have made me (and others I'm sure) want to tear their hair out by the roots.

Some of us frequently visit the site but don't have time to post on the forums due to our busy lifestyles or we simply don't have the time to engage in a public debate. Comps should be made forum only if post counts are what determines your entry.

[shadowfox]

While I accept that to some degree ... I'm not going to accept the "I'm too busy" excuse. Using that logic, it doesn't make sense that people who are "too busy" to post in the normal course of things suddenly have enough time to rack up 40 posts in a relatively short period of time.

I work full-time, I study part-time, I have 3 sites of my own to administer. I still find time. Not that hard. The point has been made before.

This suggestion has multiple targets in any case. We have the Thread Killer thread where people are free to post whatever they wish (dunno, I've never been there) - but people insist on resurrecting dead and dessicated threads, or going, for example, into the Jokes thread to post "Lol, that's funny". And that's not even an extreme example. A little scratching around, and I could probably find many more, and much better, examples than that one.

My final point is this ... this is only an idea (or a suggestion as the thread topic suggests) ... I'm not going to war with anyone. The final decision rests with the admins - maybe my suggestion helps them come up with a new different idea which will be more palatable to everyone. You don't agree with it? That's fine. It's always open for debate.

Assuming you can find the time, of course :p

[to0kenZA]

While I accept that to some degree ... I'm not going to accept the "I'm too busy" excuse. Using that logic, it doesn't make sense that people who are "too busy" to post in the normal course of things suddenly have enough time to rack up 40 posts in a relatively short period of time.

I work full-time, I study part-time, I have 3 sites of my own to administer. I still find time. Not that hard. The point has been made before.

This suggestion has multiple targets in any case. We have the Thread Killer thread where people are free to post whatever they wish (dunno, I've never been there) - but people insist on resurrecting dead and dessicated threads, or going, for example, into the Jokes thread to post "Lol, that's funny". And that's not even an extreme example. A little scratching around, and I could probably find many more, and much better, examples than that one.

My final point is this ... this is only an idea (or a suggestion as the thread topic suggests) ... I'm not going to war with anyone. The final decision rests with the admins - maybe my suggestion helps them come up with a new different idea which will be more palatable to everyone. You don't agree with it? That's fine. It's always open for debate.

Assuming you can find the time, of course :p

Looks like someone has a LOT of time on their hands....

Only kidding!! :D:p

[shadowfox]

Haha ... although I'm pottering along at a grand old average of 1.89 posts per day :p

Somedays work goes quickly - other days I need to take a break and remember to breathe. Today happens to fall into the former category.

[to0kenZA]

Haha ... although I'm pottering along at a grand old average of 1.89 posts per day :p

Somedays work goes quickly - other days I need to take a break and remember to breathe. Today happens to fall into the former category.

I was just kidding though ;D

I totally agree with your last post, also, your suggestion is a good one I thought.

[czc]

You can't really play games if you're busy though. :s

[shadowfox]

You can't really play games if you're busy though. :s

Oh my. That's actually such a good point - I should've included it.

Busy people will be disqualified because the games will feel sad and lonely? :D

[to0kenZA]

Oh my. That's actually such a good point - I should've included it.

Busy people will be disqualified because the games will feel sad and lonely? :D

Hahahaha ;D

[Fox1]

While I accept that to some degree ... I'm not going to accept the "I'm too busy" excuse. Using that logic, it doesn't make sense that people who are "too busy" to post in the normal course of things suddenly have enough time to rack up 40 posts in a relatively short period of time....

I have been registered on this site for a long time. I'm not here just to make 40 posts.

Maybe if you are working outside and away from a permanent internet connection then you would understand the too busy excuse ;)

[kerbyross]

I have been registered on this site for a long time. I'm not here just to make 40 posts.

Maybe if you are working outside and away from a permanent internet connection then you would understand the too busy excuse ;)

You managed to make 11 posts today alone.

[shadowfox]

Which brings me back to my point about people being unusually dedicated - you know, when there's something in it for them, but almost completely inactive any other time. This was the kind of situation my suggestion is intended to address.

Seriously, popping on once a day for maybe 10 minutes, making one or two relevant posts, is NOT THAT HARD. You don't need a constant connection to the internet either.

[McGuywer]

Well I do not post that often here anymore since a lot of the discussions goes of topic.
People post irrelevant posts in threads.

My post is a good example, this discussion does not belong in this thread.

[shadowfox]

My post is a good example, this discussion does not belong in this thread.

Not entirely - I actually think it's a good idea that some of the suggestions get debated a bit. When someone does come and take a look they get a general idea of what people think about it, rather than just a single suggestion - which might make a final decision easier.

[Fox1]

So there's no reward for loyal readers but just reward for loyal forum members? Why must a forum preside over a site that delivers gaming news?

[Fivel]

So there's no reward for loyal readers but just reward for loyal forum members? Why must a forum preside over a site that delivers gaming news?

Um that's the rules of the comp, as they say, build a bridge and....

[Fox1]

Um that's the rules of the comp, as they say, build a bridge and....

Ain't that the rule for every comp on here?

[shadowfox]

You make a valid point, of course, but at the same time one needs to ask: How do you prove you're a regular reader?

myGaming's news section and the myGaming forum are one and the same - the forum is all about participating and building community. Part of the purpose of these competitions is to bring newcomers to the forum and help build the community. That's why to enter, you need to visit the forum, otherwise they may as well just have put up a random entry form somewhere on the site. At the moment, what we have is people who read the article, pop onto the forums, enter competitions, win prizes (or not) and disappear until the next comp comes along. At that point, they suddenly crawl out the woodwork, post randomly until winners are announced ... and vanish like mist in the sunshine afterwards.

You seem to interpret my suggestion as some form of misdirected hostility towards new people, or people who are "too busy" to post regularly. It's not. It's hostility towards people who want something for nothing. And I'm sure some unhappiness occurs when someone who spammed their way up to 20 or 50 or whatever number walks away with a prize and is never heard from again. Not to mention that I hate having to read spammy posts - and I'm sure I'm not alone in this.

[MissM]

You make a valid point, of course, but at the same time one needs to ask: How do you prove you're a regular reader?

myGaming's news section and the myGaming forum are one and the same - the forum is all about participating and building community. Part of the purpose of these competitions is to bring newcomers to the forum and help build the community. That's why to enter, you need to visit the forum, otherwise they may as well just have put up a random entry form somewhere on the site. At the moment, what we have is people who read the article, pop onto the forums, enter competitions, win prizes (or not) and disappear until the next comp comes along. At that point, they suddenly crawl out the woodwork, post randomly until winners are announced ... and vanish like mist in the sunshine afterwards.

You seem to interpret my suggestion as some form of misdirected hostility towards new people, or people who are "too busy" to post regularly. It's not. It's hostility towards people who want something for nothing. And I'm sure some unhappiness occurs when someone who spammed their way up to 20 or 50 or whatever number walks away with a prize and is never heard from again. Not to mention that I hate having to read spammy posts - and I'm sure I'm not alone in this.

Yeah, agreed. Has happened quite a few times already

[Wenzdayz]

You make a valid point, of course, but at the same time one needs to ask: How do you prove you're a regular reader?

myGaming's news section and the myGaming forum are one and the same - the forum is all about participating and building community. Part of the purpose of these competitions is to bring newcomers to the forum and help build the community. That's why to enter, you need to visit the forum, otherwise they may as well just have put up a random entry form somewhere on the site. At the moment, what we have is people who read the article, pop onto the forums, enter competitions, win prizes (or not) and disappear until the next comp comes along. At that point, they suddenly crawl out the woodwork, post randomly until winners are announced ... and vanish like mist in the sunshine afterwards.

You seem to interpret my suggestion as some form of misdirected hostility towards new people, or people who are "too busy" to post regularly. It's not. It's hostility towards people who want something for nothing. And I'm sure some unhappiness occurs when someone who spammed their way up to 20 or 50 or whatever number walks away with a prize and is never heard from again. Not to mention that I hate having to read spammy posts - and I'm sure I'm not alone in this.

Very well put Shadow!

[tpex]

So there's no reward for loyal readers but just reward for loyal forum members? Why must a forum preside over a site that delivers gaming news?

FYI the forums where here before the news pages

[Crzwaco]

Can I get a animations permission for my avatar and signature?

[tpex]

Can I get a animations permission for my avatar and signature?

you mean just your avatar? just hotlink an animated gif for your sig

[OmegaFenix]

I have a question... why can't I upload a animated gif to my picture albums anymore. the ones I uploaded some time ago still work but adding new ones does nothing. :(

[Grimspoon]

2 honest suggestions:

1) Take away the custom user profile pages, it looks terrible. (instant migraine)
2) Limit the size of the signatures. Some are just OTT.

[sycogrim]

2 honest suggestions:

1) Take away the custom user profile pages, it looks terrible. (instant migraine)
2) Limit the size of the signatures. Some are just OTT.

Are you struggling to read my profile spooner?? :p

[OmegaFenix]

2 honest suggestions:

1) Take away the custom user profile pages, it looks terrible. (instant migraine)
2) Limit the size of the signatures. Some are just OTT.

Who's Sig is OTT?

[Grimspoon]

Are you struggling to read my profile spooner?? :p

It looks retarded. Seriously.


Who's Sig is OTT?

densweep for one. Its like half the page. :wtf:

[Murph]

I just turned them off. They were getting pretty huge.