Poll - Do you think the PCGS Forum software should be changed?
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Don Willis recently posted they are looking into replacing their fusetalk software for their forums.
I use to have problems with new lines being inserted and had to use the < p="" /> or < br="" /> commands, but that has been fixed for me now.
If PCGS decides to implement new software, what features would you like to see?
I'd like to make sure the WYSIWYG editor works and have picture hosting on the server.
I use to have problems with new lines being inserted and had to use the < p="" /> or < br="" /> commands, but that has been fixed for me now.
If PCGS decides to implement new software, what features would you like to see?
I'd like to make sure the WYSIWYG editor works and have picture hosting on the server.
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However, if there's still a reason to change, the following come to mind:
Keep it super fast, at least as fast as now
Good search
Photo hosting (okay to require login to view photos)
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I would like PMs to be stopped being sent to my email address. I hate this feature.
This would be great! And YES, my setting is turned OFF.
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Don Willis recently posted they are looking into replacing their fusetalk software for their forums.
I use to have problems with new lines being inserted and had to use the p="" or br="" commands, but that has been fixed for me now.
If PCGS decides to implement new software, what features would you like to see?
I'd like to make sure the WYSIWYG editor works and have picture hosting on the server.
My paragraphitization works great, but if I quote and reply to a post with those characters in it I get the 113 error.
It's probably there, but I haven't found it.
I can reply but not start one.
If they do decide to change something, here's my want list:
1) Excellent support for photographs, as this is a very visual hobby. These should be available in PMs, on regular threads, and shouldn't require a bunch of fiddling around to work.
2) A robust PM function.
3) An extensive and accurate search function.
4) An easy-to-navigate interface
5) Something with a working WYSIWYG interface, with a variety of text, hypertext, linking, and formatting options that actually work. No more lost page breaks, etc.
6) Maintain all threads, PM's, avatars, post counts, etc.
7) Thread subscriptions and the option to turn e-mail notification on or off.
8) Ability to change avatars at will - I do not understand the rationale of limiting this access.
9) Easy-to-use sigline options with easy linking.
10) Easier-to-use poll options.
11) Apart from the software, I'd like to see some host-sponsored contests - best article of the month, best photo of the month, best collage, best ......
12) I'd like to see our host promote the forum a bit more on their webpage, advertisements in numismatic publications, at shows, etc. It's a great resource and great community that many aren't aware of.
I'm sure I'll think of more and add to this later.
DPOTD-3
'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'
CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
Don
8) Ability to change avatars at will - I do not understand the rationale of limiting this access.
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You can do that today.
Just click on [profile] and scroll down. You can change and upload new author icons at will. No more waiting to the 15th.
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If anything needs to be changed it's the Stacks' - Bowers site. I was on it last week, and I can't believe how hard to it is to navigate the thing to find a specific group of coins. About the only thing that is sure is the "go to a specific lot" space and the "your bids" area. The rest of it is really cumbersome. You would think that they would have had it fixed by now.
My biggest complaints about "the change" were the loss of the picture upload window for new images, and access to all the pictures I'd posted to the forum over the years.
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may be an issue for some - although the amount of pictures I view here daily seem to be fine.
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Edit: I don't want to seem totally opposed, as I would like to see change. I don't feel it is particularly pressing to me and would proceed cautiously.
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I can't vote, because it depends on what the alternative is. Change for the sake of change isn't helpful. That said, it is my opinion that there are better formats available.
If they do decide to change something, here's my want list:
1) Excellent support for photographs, as this is a very visual hobby. These should be available in PMs, on regular threads, and shouldn't require a bunch of fiddling around to work.
2) A robust PM function.
3) An extensive and accurate search function.
4) An easy-to-navigate interface
5) Something with a working WYSIWYG interface, with a variety of text, hypertext, linking, and formatting options that actually work. No more lost page breaks, etc.
6) Maintain all threads, PM's, avatars, post counts, etc.
7) Thread subscriptions and the option to turn e-mail notification on or off.
8) Ability to change avatars at will - I do not understand the rationale of limiting this access.
9) Easy-to-use sigline options with easy linking.
10) Easier-to-use poll options.
11) Apart from the software, I'd like to see some host-sponsored contests - best article of the month, best photo of the month, best collage, best ......
12) I'd like to see our host promote the forum a bit more on their webpage, advertisements in numismatic publications, at shows, etc. It's a great resource and great community that many aren't aware of.
I'm sure I'll think of more and add to this later.
I like this list. Especially items #1, #3, #11, and #12.