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Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: havinnoj on January 26, 2017, 12:31:38 AM
Hi All,

Soliciting feedback on what changes you would like to see added to make trx250r.org a better forum and user experience.  

There are some (very good) changes that we will be testing out in upcoming weeks.

As always, thank you for your continued support and wealth of knowledge that is shared on these webpages!
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: jwraymond6 on January 26, 2017, 01:04:20 AM
What happened with QOTM
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: havinnoj on January 26, 2017, 03:40:54 PM
Quote from: jwraymond6;71546
What happened with QOTM

Thanks for the reminder.  It has fallen off as I have been busy and [MENTION=115]Fear250r[/MENTION], our QOTM moderator, has also been busy.  We will get this going ASAP.
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: Burns363R on January 26, 2017, 06:09:59 PM
Easier to add pics to the chat window
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: havinnoj on January 26, 2017, 06:15:37 PM
Quote from: Burns363R;71557
Easier to add pics to the chat window


Great suggestion Kyle.
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: jcs003 on January 27, 2017, 04:51:59 AM
this goes unsaid, but get the malicious site issue resolved.
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: C-Leigh Racing on January 27, 2017, 01:19:04 PM
Quote from: jcs003;71563
this goes unsaid, but get the malicious site issue resolved.

This sounds like a good idea, but, by having to go through what you have to do just to get on, it may be keeping out some of these hackers & pop up adds getting imbeded into the site. Be a lot easier to just click on my faviorites & bam be here, but if it will keep the junk from coming in, leave it as it is.
Neil
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: thesmith87250r on January 27, 2017, 01:47:54 PM
Yep. I agree with neil
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: jcs003 on January 27, 2017, 02:58:57 PM
Quote from: C-Leigh Racing;71568
This sounds like a good idea, but, by having to go through what you have to do just to get on, it may be keeping out some of these hackers & pop up adds getting imbeded into the site. Be a lot easier to just click on my faviorites & bam be here, but if it will keep the junk from coming in, leave it as it is.
Neil

neil, will this being a "favorite" correct this?
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: C-Leigh Racing on January 27, 2017, 04:24:52 PM
No, not with my favorites. Maybe if thats what you wanted admin could set it up for you.
Everytime I click on my favorites for this site, that security page pops up, so I'm just rolling on with it like it is.
Neil
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: Piney0 on January 28, 2017, 02:10:22 AM
HTTPS / SSL encryption would be a nice feature.
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: havinnoj on January 28, 2017, 01:31:29 PM
Keep the suggestions coming guys - much of this potential overhaul (that is currently in a testing phase) is to bring the forum technology up to the latest and greatest.
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: C-Leigh Racing on January 30, 2017, 10:46:31 AM
Was looking on the net Saturday I believe & was a thread came up talking about the anti-virus stuff was a scam. To be true I have no idea, but from the very first day I learned how to press the button to turn on our computer, hearing about all the viruses & stuff, what better way to sell more computers than to create something to destroy computers. Makes sense to me.
Neil
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: havinnoj on February 07, 2017, 04:37:17 PM
All - there is a "test" forum with different architecture currently in testing.  Please reply if you'd like access to it to test and give feedback.  Thanks in advance!
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: Piney0 on February 07, 2017, 06:31:26 PM
Sign me up for the test forum please OJ.  Thanks for your hard work going in to this,  I know it's not easy.
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: etccb on February 07, 2017, 06:42:32 PM
Another test dummy available here OJ......
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: rablack21 on February 08, 2017, 09:06:47 AM
I'm always willing to help OJ. Sign me up if you need more.
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: C-Leigh Racing on February 08, 2017, 11:07:08 AM
Hey :bulb: I got an idea, set up a page, where all the members can order some of those fancy donuts from Portland that you cant get anywhere else. :thread_hijacked:
Neil
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: F-Red on February 08, 2017, 12:35:14 PM
Quote from: C-Leigh Racing;71745
Those fancy donuts from Portland that you cant get anywhere else. :thread_hijacked:
Neil

Neil, you mean those donuts with marijuana in them? :applause:
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: C-Leigh Racing on February 08, 2017, 04:27:20 PM
Quote from: F-Red;71748
Neil, you mean those donuts with marijuana in them? :applause:

No, nothing like that. Even though that would be a good idea for folks with Cancer.
I cant remember the name of the donut business, but I remember theres only one location & it is in Portland OR. Maybe he'll see this & fresh my memory.
Neil
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: JohnTabata1 on February 08, 2017, 09:29:54 PM
The best is by me. Sugar Vibes
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: Skeans1 on February 08, 2017, 10:10:07 PM
Quote from: C-Leigh Racing;71752
No, nothing like that. Even though that would be a good idea for folks with Cancer.
I cant remember the name of the donut business, but I remember theres only one location & it is in Portland OR. Maybe he'll see this & fresh my memory.
Neil
Voodoo Donuts Neil?
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: broken1 on February 08, 2017, 11:27:43 PM
Quote from: C-Leigh Racing;71752
No, nothing like that. Even though that would be a good idea for folks with Cancer.
I cant remember the name of the donut business, but I remember theres only one location & it is in Portland OR. Maybe he'll see this & fresh my memory.
Neil


I'd bet dollars to donut holes your referring to the one & only voodoo donuts. Had a bacon maple bar from there once, it was pretty darn good.
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: C-Leigh Racing on February 09, 2017, 08:33:46 AM
Thats it guys, Voodoo Donuts.
I think it was Discovery channel where I seen the place.
Neil
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: havinnoj on February 09, 2017, 11:18:59 PM
Ok guys the "test" forum is here.  Note that content posted on the "test" forum is temporary and will not stay when we make the full migration.  We just want to test functionality to ensure the new platform can offer everything we need.  

Note that your current username and password will work; however, you will need to enter your password a second time on a second login / security screen.

That being said, here are a few outstanding items that are not currently in place:

Please feel free to add to the above list.

http://forums.trx250r.org/simple_machines/ (http://forums.trx250r.org/simple_machines/)
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: F-Red on February 11, 2017, 09:54:24 AM
My current password won't work.
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: jwraymond6 on February 11, 2017, 12:03:25 PM
Quote from: F-Red;71785
My current password won't work.

You will have to reset it
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: Skeans1 on February 11, 2017, 05:51:14 PM
Quote from: havinnoj;71763
Ok guys the "test" forum is here.  Note that content posted on the "test" forum is temporary and will not stay when we make the full migration.  We just want to test functionality to ensure the new platform can offer everything we need.  

Note that your current username and password will work; however, you will need to enter your password a second time on a second login / security screen.

That being said, here are a few outstanding items that are not currently in place:
  • Avatars
  • Forum Attachments
  • Logo
  • Banner Rotator
  • Post Thanks/Like/Dislike
  • User Tagging
  • "New Posts" Tab

Please feel free to add to the above list.

http://forums.trx250r.org/simple_machines/ (http://forums.trx250r.org/simple_machines/)

Will the chat box be there as well?
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: havinnoj on February 11, 2017, 06:00:12 PM
Quote from: Skeans1;71788
Will the chat box be there as well?


It's already there..
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: havinnoj on February 11, 2017, 06:00:47 PM
Quote from: jwraymond6;71786
You will have to reset it


^^ this. But it can be reset to the same password you have now.
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: The norm on February 11, 2017, 09:03:16 PM
I am able to log in, but don't see the chatbox
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: havinnoj on February 11, 2017, 09:24:56 PM
Quote from: The norm;71791
I am able to log in, but don't see the chatbox

Updated membergroup permissions - I think you should be able to see it now Loren.
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: havinnoj on February 14, 2017, 09:07:48 PM
Ok guys - some changes have been made to the password / login section.  Please give it a shot and provide feedback soon!  I want to complete the transition soon!
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: Skeans1 on February 18, 2017, 11:27:00 AM
Can you add a new or recent post link at the top of the page?
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: Pumashine on February 18, 2017, 01:18:25 PM
Quote from: havinnoj;71792
Updated membergroup permissions - I think you should be able to see it now Loren.
Don't see the new forum chat box. I logged in but don't see it?
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: havinnoj on February 19, 2017, 08:55:48 PM
Quote from: Pumashine;71824
Don't see the new forum chat box. I logged in but don't see it?

I might have to set "moderators" to view it :rofl:  Sorry T.
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: croat1 on February 19, 2017, 09:27:30 PM
is view Chatbox Full and View chatbox Archive going to be available?

Joe
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: Pumashine on February 20, 2017, 09:21:59 AM
Quote from: havinnoj;71832
I might have to set "moderators" to view it :rofl:  Sorry T.
I was wondering if I was just that special person who could not see it. :rofl: Turn us on boss!!!
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: C-Leigh Racing on February 20, 2017, 03:27:01 PM
Quote from: havinnoj;71832
I might have to set "moderators" to view it :rofl:  Sorry T.

Oh my, that chat box have the new "auto" trouble maker delete" setting on it ?. Weed them bad boys out.
:fighting0046: :bulb: :lies:
Neil
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: JesseA420 on February 27, 2017, 05:46:29 PM
hi, just checked out the test version. what exactly will be different on this new format? seems to be the same as what we have here, except for the even more generic look. will there be a new updated/refreshed look? would love to start participating here again, but wont until this malicious site stuff gets resolved. i think it is safe to say it is extemely hindering new member signup also.

also..... as im sure some of you have noticed, the other site has been taken over by admins who have flooded and spammed the entire thing with ad revenue click bait. this isnt in the plans i hope? please advise.
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: havinnoj on February 27, 2017, 07:42:20 PM
Quote from: JesseA420;72014
hi, just checked out the test version. what exactly will be different on this new format? seems to be the same as what we have here, except for the even more generic look. will there be a new updated/refreshed look? would love to start participating here again, but wont until this malicious site stuff gets resolved. i think it is safe to say it is extemely hindering new member signup also.

also..... as im sure some of you have noticed, the other site has been taken over by admins who have flooded and spammed the entire thing with ad revenue click bait. this isnt in the plans i hope? please advise.

We are moving to a new forum software platform - the content will remain the same.  The logos will remain and "themes" may change or be user-set.  There is no intent to turn the site into a profit machine - all bills are paid by supporting vendors / sponsors.
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: Tbone07 on February 27, 2017, 08:39:02 PM
I'm logged in to the "new" forum. Can't see the chatbox and I still got the security error using Chrome. Didn't get the security error with Firefox though.

The biggest thing for me is the security error. I'm on a PC all day at work, but even as a network engineer I can't make the changes to permit this site after it violates the security policy. I can remove spam posts and respond to other admin duties in minutes but not with the error
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: havinnoj on February 27, 2017, 09:00:08 PM
Quote from: Tbone07;72018
I'm logged in to the "new" forum. Can't see the chatbox and I still got the security error using Chrome. Didn't get the security error with Firefox though.

The biggest thing for me is the security error. I'm on a PC all day at work, but even as a network engineer I can't make the changes to permit this site after it violates the security policy. I can remove spam posts and respond to other admin duties in minutes but not with the error

If your computer / anti-virus tagged the site prior, then it will still tag it on the "test" forum since it's only on a subdomain.  Once we migrate to the new software, we will submit reviews to all necessary parties.  

You should be good to go on the Chat Box now - had to enable Moderator viewing permissions.  Sorry [MENTION=483]Tbone07[/MENTION] and [MENTION=9]Pumashine[/MENTION]
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: havinnoj on March 03, 2017, 02:11:26 PM
Guys - forum platform migration is happening this Sunday late in the evening.  Please expect the site to be completely down for a few hours.  
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: JohnTabata1 on March 03, 2017, 10:38:08 PM
Quote from: havinnoj;72148
Guys - forum platform migration is happening this Sunday late in the evening.  Please expect the site to be completely down for a few hours.  


Cool deal
Title: Feedback Wanted: Recommended Forum Changes
Post by: The norm on March 03, 2017, 10:47:28 PM
Nice, I hope I will be able to log on at work again. Thanks Ryan