On the newbie intimidation thing I did a search for posts by me and found that my first post was to assist someone else http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...threadid=94204 and my second was for needing help for myself http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...threadid=94224 which I rudely never replied to - sorry Philgo (maybe I should respond now and totally confuse Philgo).
In fact only 6 of the first threads I posted on were started by me, so I guess I just jumped in and started helping.
I tend to agree. It also tends to cause more friction. You have members disagree on some minor thing, and the next thing you know they're fighting over the ratings they gave each other.
Didn't have time to read every sentence in the post.
But here are my observations:
Why can't a registered user sign in right away on the page that comes up after entering "virtualdr.com" in our browser?
Also after spending a while getting registered, a new user may not realize that there is a time limit when posting or replying to a thread. For example, sometimes when I am posting or responding the post or response does not get submitted because VIRTUAL DOCTOR says I'm not signed in, although I did previously sign in. Now, I have to remember to copy and then paste if needed before hitting the submit button. Otherwise I have to start my post or reply all over again from the beginning. I think changing those two things will make the sight easier to use.
Also when they went to the new software, previous old postings became difficult to read. I was told that all of my old posts would need to be edited manually to have them make sense again. This is unacceptable to me. It's no wonder to me why other forums are racking up better numbers.
Then, clear out the nitpickers, crybabies, Microsoft Bashers, and know-it-alls and I think the sight could rack up better numbers.
I'd even recommend it to my friends!
That was a change from one brand of forum software to another. This is an upgrade to a new version of the same software. That won't happen again.
Just to clarify, what sort of time frame are we talking here ?Quote:
Originally posted by Robert M
Also after spending a while getting registered, a new user may not realize that there is a time limit when posting or replying to a thread. For example, sometimes when I am posting or responding the post or response does not get submitted because VIRTUAL DOCTOR says I'm not signed in, although I did previously sign in. Now, I have to remember to copy and then paste if needed before hitting the submit button. Otherwise I have to start my post or reply all over again from the beginning.
I've never had a problem due to time outs ?
Are you sure your browser is set to use cookies as this what determines whether you are logged in.
Nix, if you sit with reply window open long enough, you will get all kinds of funny statements when you do try to post.
Well the new version has "quick reply" which means there's always a text editor open, it's just more primitive than the normal reply.
That is true, but you do not get that hangup lik this version has.
Hmm I'll have to try it.Quote:
Originally posted by Train
Nix, if you sit with reply window open long enough, you will get all kinds of funny statements when you do try to post.
Seeing that I have not spent all that much time here for awhile, I feel that I shouldn't really comment on issues the more regular members have brought up...still quite interesting though. Two things I will mention:
1. Post count, schmost count. I say keep the counts (as a matter of curiousity/personal pride, whatever), but don't put all that much emphasis on them. Quality, not quantity.
2. The idea of members being able to label themselves as to their experience level: Nope. Sorry. No good. I've seen way too many immature wanna-be's come on forums bragging on how experienced they are, using usernames like "Computer Tech Genius Extraordinaire", "IKnowItAll", "Dell Dynamo", "Gateway Genius", etc. and after a half-dozen replies or so it becomes obvious they don't know squat. Some got away with handing out bad, bad, bad advice to trusting souls. Yes, they got "caught" very early, but it always left a bad taste in everyone's mouth. I say let the person's posts demonstrate their expertise/knowledge. Otherwise, you might get a lot of "I want So-and-So's opinion before I take anyone else's" or "This question is only for those members with "Expert" rating, please", etc..
My 2¢...
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How long I just left it for 14 minutes and still got no error.
Most unusual. I normally get hit from 3 - 5 minutes.Quote:
Originally posted by Nix
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How long I just left it for 14 minutes and still got no error.
That is a good point Bistro. Although the labelling system seems to work OK on another site where I'm a member, it is a much smaller site than here.
And I think you should comment on whatever you feel like commenting on, you are a long term and much valued member of VDr, the fact that you haven't been around quite so much lately makes no difference to anything ;)
Edit: I just noticed the number of posts to this thread is over 200. That has to be a record, I think, excluding the long term "What little..." thread in Software. It's really good to see members airing their views like this :)
Exactly, there used to be a member here who almost always answered with very long very detailed answers but i discovered that they were word for word from other sites and the member appeared to be passing them off as their own thoughts, basically blatant plagarism.Quote:
Originally posted by bistro
2. The idea of members being able to label themselves as to their experience level: Nope. Sorry. No good. I've seen way too many immature wanna-be's come on forums bragging on how experienced they are, using usernames like "Computer Tech Genius Extraordinaire", "IKnowItAll", "Dell Dynamo", "Gateway Genius", etc. and after a half-dozen replies or so it becomes obvious they don't know squat. Some got away with handing out bad, bad, bad advice to trusting souls. Yes, they got "caught" very early, but it always left a bad taste in everyone's mouth. I say let the person's posts demonstrate their expertise/knowledge. Otherwise, you might get a lot of "I want So-and-So's opinion before I take anyone else's" or "This question is only for those members with "Expert" rating, please", etc..
My 2¢...
BTW are we using this http://discussions.virtualdr.com/mis...ge=2#referrals
Also to whoever it was that wanted to know about abbreviations such as LOL see http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...hreadid=130288 and http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...hreadid=157961
Also some interesting commentary in this thread http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...hreadid=146579 that is pertenant (sp) to this thread especially the link to this thread http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...hreadid=146247 LOL featuring me going a few rounds yet again. Although as usual all resolved by thread end.
Same here. 10 minutes, no error.