Mack Administrator Posts: 2779 From: Registered: 01-20-2001 |
CCN has been using the same site layout for the last 7+ years and as many of you know it’s getting old, dusty and crapping out a lot of us. In fact I barely have to worry about the 30 spam bots that join the forums everyday because the forum software is so old that the bots can’t post. Guess that really isn’t a bad thing. ;-P I’ve been scrapping towards purchasing the CCN domain for a 3 year term (I appreciate those willing to donate but I can’t allow you to do that) and I have some aspirations on what Version 2 of the site would look like but I want to hear everyones feedback on what they’d like to see. I’m talking about everything; from colours, to layout to content, etc. I’ll be taking everyones consideration and melding it into a pot to formulate what the next site could be. Now I’m no web master by any means, I’m just the guy with the (limited) cash. I have some friends who are willing to get things rolling but I may have to turn to you guys for help in coding parts of the site. The only thing I could really offer is probably status in the forum, but I’ll work that out later. Anyways, I want to hear everyones ideas and feedbacks on what you think we as an admin team could do to bring this site up to standards. |
steveth45 Member Posts: 536 From: Eugene, OR, USA Registered: 08-10-2005 |
One thing that is nice about the current site is the black background and subdued color scheme, which is easier on the eyes, and also saves power (especially laptops). It could be a little brighter, but I wouldn't want a pure white background. I'm not a fan of the top frame. It just sits there eating up room on the screen. It could be at the top of the page, but a static frame is sort of annoying. Plus, its pretty much an anachronism. ------------------ |
spade89 Member Posts: 561 From: houston,tx Registered: 11-28-2006 |
i'd go throught the ccn suggestios section part if i was you. as steveth said the title thing is only neccesary at the front page and maybe you should take the proverb bar idea i had into consideration. i like the color too,but there should also be new title-pictures, new button pictures,etc... as for the forum software i like it just fine. ccn doesn't have any flash animations or applets so it takes a lot less to load on low connection speeds like mine(31 kbps is just about the highest i seen). ------------------ |
luke Member Posts: 311 From: I use your computer as my second Linux box Registered: 10-30-2005 |
Well, I'd like a bit of a brighter feel to this... I thought this was some Goth site for a bit when I first came here. ------------------ |
Mene-Mene Member Posts: 1398 From: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Registered: 10-23-2006 |
I'd kinda like a bit of green to the color scheme, but if we go with everyone's color scheme we're going to have a rainbow, and I'd rather white font on white background than that. BTW I get 52 mbps. I'd like a new section for stuff like showcasing models, and having our own hosting arranged. (Whether by partnership, or by somehow hosting it on CC.com, just one place) Anyway, just a collection of Ideas. ------------------ |
CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
I like the colour scheme, but it gave me a weird impression when I first came here. I see that others don't like it so I'd recommend: 1) New software, maybe a modified phpBB or something to keep that spam bots at bay The above list is ranked in what I would believe to be most important change to lowest change. I'm a big fan of no applets and no flash, so if you include them, please enable something that allows us to turn it off for our account. ------------------ My Programming and Hacker/Geek related Blog [This message has been edited by CPUFreak91 (edited February 20, 2007).] |
crazyishone Member Posts: 1685 From: Registered: 08-25-2004 |
I would also like to see the top frame go. Stricter moderation of topic content would be nice. That could involve keeping "general discussion" topics off the recently active list. ------------------ |
goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
Yay! Leftover idea stew!! I like green. Also.. I like the top frame ------------------ |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
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ArchAngel Member Posts: 3450 From: SV, CA, USA Registered: 01-29-2002 |
I'd agree, the title is unnecessary space. the shoutbox is also a good idea. wouldn't mind having the avy size limit bumped up to 100x100 pixels. phpBB is okay. generic. but still better looking than most forums out there. ------------------ |
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steveth45 Member Posts: 536 From: Eugene, OR, USA Registered: 08-10-2005 |
quote: At least! I tried to squash a picture of myself into 64x64, and I end up looking like a poorly modeled, blurry 3D rendering of a ninja robot. ------------------ |
Jari Member Posts: 1471 From: Helsinki, Finland Registered: 03-11-2005 |
I dont know what is the best forum system but I hope that SMF is better against the bots than phpBB because I'm giving up the battle against them in VoHW forums and switching to SMF. Oddly the visual confirmation doesnt seem to help much. ------------------ [VoHW] (Help needed) [Blog] - Truedisciple (mp3) |
HanClinto Administrator Posts: 1828 From: Indiana Registered: 10-11-2004 |
I agree -- I sortof like the current color scheme, though that's probably just because it's familiar to me and warm and welcoming like an old familiar magazine. As far as what's important to me in the new site, there are a few things. #1) The forums are an integral part of the main page, though not completely devoted to it. This is a very welcoming way for people to just lurk and browse the site for a while before they join. The articles are nice, I'm almost wondering if they could be just done with posts in a special forum. It's nice to have them more "official" though, so I don't know where I stand on that one. <dream>I for one would love to see something like DutchPIPE used for a community site like this -- maybe it's not good to try and do it this time 'round, but a virtual community site using an interactive engine like that is very attractive to me. </dream> So yeah, all-told, the great thing about CCN isn't the site, it's the people. The site shouldn't try to attract attention to itself, it should be about promoting connections between people -- which is where the real value is at. I'm all for keeping the new site relatively simple and just "more of the same". Oh yeah, I agree that the top bar should go as well. For at least a year now I've been browsing CCN without the top frame, by always just going directly to http://www.christiancoders.com/main.shtml . Sorry it's not any incredibly insightful post, but I think CCN has a great thing going, and I would love to see it kept up. Thanks so much for the initiative on all of this, Mack! Money's tight for the missus and I as well, but we'd still be happy to pitch in financially if you need it. Thanks! In Christ, |
kiwee Member Posts: 578 From: oxfordshire, england Registered: 04-17-2004 |
It would be nice if you could add an Art and web development showcase as well as the programming showcase. I havn't seen the top bar for donkeys years, since I only bookmarked the main frame. BTW, I would quite like a Quick post function, and an easier quoting function. so a good forum package would be IPB (Invision Power Board), they have a very good modding system too. and they are good for bot prevention. ------------------ |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
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Mack Administrator Posts: 2779 From: Registered: 01-20-2001 |
I appreciate everyones feedback so far, please continue to post ideas! I do plan on making the forum more a folcal point than it is now as I agree with Han (the only reason I stick around is for the people as well). Few things to note (more so to remind me down the road): +) Top frame will be removed for the new site, rejoice +) Colour scheme I'll be keeping somewhat the same; no ultra bright white sites. Colours I'm thinking are smokey/charred grey (rather than black), same blue or possibly a shade higher, light grey/white with 'maybe' some hints of red or green and a more polished look. Less 'dark' looking but not eye burning. +) A small news area pointing out new topics, new articles, new project showcases, interviews and the like. Nothing too indepth, Admins and Mods will have access to this to ensure a steady flow of updated news (as long the forums are bustling). +) Things like PROJECT SHOWCASE and FEATURED ARTICLES I'm considering just leaving as possibly non-commentable forum posts in a special area. File uploading is dangerous territory, I'll consider it. +) Try and focus more on general programming, hopefully we'll have users to contribute to this. I'd like to host articles, interviews and showcases specifically designed on non-game programming. Not to worry game programmers and designers, we'll still cover the same with you. I'll consider the art section. +) I'll bump the avvy size to: 100x100 for the new forums and add more detailed 'ranks'. I will attempt to retain the post count that users currently have but no promises Keep the suggestions going! |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: I personally like the metalic look of the cross and the words on the current CCN logo. ------------------ |
buddboy Member Posts: 2220 From: New Albany, Indiana, U.S. Registered: 10-08-2004 |
I like it the way it is, just without a lot of the bugs... but you guys want change, so I second what CPU said. that and the top frame going. I like the color scheme a lot. Lava, that logo is pretty cool, but I agree, I like the one we have now as well. plus we'd have to change it for Bible Dave, haha. j/k. ooh a shoutout box would be awesome. yeah, I'ld like a bigger av size too. ------------------ |
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Mene-Mene Member Posts: 1398 From: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Registered: 10-23-2006 |
I don't know about a bigger avatar size, I kinda like it, i feel it isn't necessary to have a large one. If you're trying to do one of yourself thats another story. Lava: Cool, but I think it would be nice to have it 3d. I don't know, but 3d rounded text just seems to appeal to me seeing as we are both a Coding and more community. ------------------ |
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Mack Administrator Posts: 2779 From: Registered: 01-20-2001 |
Don't worry on the logo, I plan on breathing some new life into it as well. |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
Personally.. I like the logo we have now.
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
Aah. Now I remember. Polls would be really nice. @Buddboy: Hehe. The logo would be really easy to change in Bible Dave. ------------------ |
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crazyishone Member Posts: 1685 From: Registered: 08-25-2004 |
I think as a community we have a responsibility to live up to the new/improved website. We have the opportunity to be a bit introspective, and we should really take it. Personal suggestion: As I said before, either keep "general discussion" topics off the main page, or do away with them altogether. If more people use the IRC channel we have, we can do away with the "conversational" threads that seem to pop up all the time. Stricter moderation could certainly handle the rest and keep things in line. Mack: It would be nice to have at least one unfriendly moderator. This moderator would have to be a person that wouldn't think twice about closing a spam topic. I do not mean to offend, but things have been too lenient for a while now. I imagine nothing has changed as far as the extent of moderation, but the community certainly has. ------------------ |
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spade89 Member Posts: 561 From: houston,tx Registered: 11-28-2006 |
hey why don't you add feature to the article system where other members could reply their comments on yor article? ------------------ |
Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
Besides what has been suggested IMO it would be nice to have the site navigation menu stretched horizontally on top and with some java scripts for easy navigation (As long as that doesn't make Mack's life harder) |
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steveth45 Member Posts: 536 From: Eugene, OR, USA Registered: 08-10-2005 |
Mack, the changes you listed are awesome. I totally support all of those, 100% percent. Thanks. I also agree with others that we need some more active moderation. ------------------ |
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Mene-Mene Member Posts: 1398 From: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Registered: 10-23-2006 |
I agree with closing the spam thread, and I totally want polls (maybe they have to be approved by the Admins to avoid Spam polls) but I think we should have clear definitions of Dos, and Don'ts. Ex. I however don't think there should be any perm bans, perhaps a system somewhat like SW.com where if you have a bad enough offense (insulting someone obviously and maliciously) then you can have an untimed ban which the only place you can post is the forum feedback (every post moderated) and ask why you got banned, and repent and be renewed. I kinda just think that if we set our rules in concrete and say don't do this, rather than saying this is bad, then we'll shape up. Oh, and I also think Stickys would be a good idea to add. ------------------ |
samw3 Member Posts: 542 From: Toccoa, GA, USA Registered: 08-15-2006 |
What do you think about including a wiki for fleshing out ideas and teaching. It also might inspire more article content to be produced instead of discussions in the forums. ------------------ |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
Maybe the reason the IRC channel isn't used is because people dont know about it... like me! Where is that anyway?  ------------------ |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: Server: irc.freenode.net Room: #ccn-chatzone ------------------ |
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Mack Administrator Posts: 2779 From: Registered: 01-20-2001 |
Ok, this is a really quick rough that I through together. Yes, I know it's too blue (as my wife pointed out) I got a bit carried away. No it's not a functional site, it's just a picture. It's late so my post might be garbled and grumpy.  CCN Affiliates CCN Showcase New Articles Latest News and Updates Forum Login Site logo Recent Discussions Feedback please |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
Now that's what I call refurbishing. Very sleek. [This message has been edited by Calin (edited February 23, 2007).] |
David Lancaster Member Posts: 276 From: Adelaide, Australia Registered: 05-22-2006 |
I love it lots, got no crits! Esp when you promote Axys ^^ |
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steveth45 Member Posts: 536 From: Eugene, OR, USA Registered: 08-10-2005 |
Awesome. The blue is better, I like it. I also like the showcase images. Regarding moderation: Perhaps a way to deal with the spam, is to have a general discussion area that is not indexed by Google (I believe this can be done with META tags), and the topics of which do not appear on the Recent Discussions listing. If someone starts a spam or flame-bait topic, it can be moved into the general discussion area, to preserve some level of freedom of speech without having to be bombarded with it all the time when there are more uplifting, informative, and useful discussions taking place. As far as valid discussions are concerned, it would be nice if the moderators would remove wildly off-topic, offensive, hateful, or combative replies to valid discussions. ------------------ |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
It would be nice to have a 'Discuss this article' link under each Article in the 'News and Updates' and 'Articles' sections on the front page. |
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Mene-Mene Member Posts: 1398 From: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Registered: 10-23-2006 |
Awesome improvement! I'd still like a bit of green and black to counter the blue, but awesome blending! I would kinda like some stickys (not visible from the main page), and some "Discuss this article". I do know however in the past you just started a thread about it. IDK, just some thoughts. I just remembered some things. I'd still kinda like to see Krylar once in a while. But mainly, I'd like his Blitz tutorials back. ------------------ [This message has been edited by Mene-Mene (edited February 23, 2007).] |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
Lookin' good! ------------------ |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
That looks great Mack. Though I know it's not offical, but will the emblem be changed as well? It kinda sticks out like a sore thumb with the rest of the design, unless that's intended. Personally, I like all of the blue, lol. As long as the text for the threads complements it (which I am sure you'll change from that cyan.) One suggestion I have for the site itself is, could we have a lock on older threads after a certain date? [This message has been edited by LAVA (edited February 23, 2007).] |
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Mack Administrator Posts: 2779 From: Registered: 01-20-2001 |
Thanks all for the comments. No worries on the stricter Admining, I'll just become iron handed about it.
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quote: Ok, but I'm not going to have a discussion on a news item discussing things about a discussion on the discussion forums. I'll just link to the forum post iteself.
quote: He'll still pop in now and then when he sees fit. I still plan on keeping him as part of the Admin team and I'll see if he has those articles still.
quote: it isn't 100% by any means, I'm going to have an artist professionally do a update of the logo. It'll remain the same design (I might pull the CCN words overlaying the cross) other than maybe rotating it a bit.
quote: Sure, 6 months will be the max. If it hasn't been regularly updated within 6 months of the creation we'll lock it. |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
Crap. Now my shirts all wet. The blue is in man. I love it. A couple things I would change though.. The CCN logo is ok, its just that the rim is a little too bright. The words look awesome, but I don't like the glow.. it makes them look blurry. Its defiantly NOT too blue. I think its perfect, but if the others dont like it.. PLEEEEASE keep it as an option?? >.< ------------------ |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
Personally, I like brightness on the logo, it's got a glow that reminds me of bloom in games, it looks really pro to me. But it will look different anyway when the pro comes in. |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
Well by logo I meant the CCN cross, and the words referred to "Christian Coders Network" The bloom is ok I guess, but its just a liiiiiittle bit too much. ------------------ [This message has been edited by Goop2 (edited February 23, 2007).] |
garand Member Posts: 22 From: Michigan, USA Registered: 06-19-2006 |
quote: I was thinking about redoing the cross entirely. But the logo (in the pic) does not really need touching up i think, its plain and simple. ------------------ |
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garand Member Posts: 22 From: Michigan, USA Registered: 06-19-2006 |
quote: I think that it should blend in more. ------------------ |
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garand Member Posts: 22 From: Michigan, USA Registered: 06-19-2006 |
What about redoing the login, reply, logout, etc, buttons. ------------------ |
Tonnyx Member Posts: 140 From: Indiana, USA Registered: 08-02-2005 |
One of the annoying things, functionality-wise, in the current forum is that when you click on a thread, you are given the first page of a thread. In a multi-page thread, it's annoying to click on it once, and then to click on the page number. I think I've seen some forums where links to the page numbers are given next to the title so that you can jump right where you want to in one click. If that's not possible with the forum software you're using, I'll still keep coming here, but if it were, that'd be really good. Thanks! ------------------ |
SSquared Member Posts: 654 From: Pacific Northwest Registered: 03-22-2005 |
To piggy-back on tonnyx, CCGR will pop you to the first unread item in the thread. It's really handy. I like the new possible look. I maybe prefer the right side thread/discussion list to be smaller. I used to use this as my entry into CCN forums, but now actually enter into the forum page. I noticed things like prayer requests do not make the front page list and sometimes I miss a particular thread. I like the simplicity and I think it will work well for 1024x768! Yeah! That's a HUGE plus in my book. You are doing a terrific job! Looking forward to a new CCN. |
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crazyishone Member Posts: 1685 From: Registered: 08-25-2004 |
quote: So you've heard of me? Mack, I think its looking really good. I've had a hard time offering practical advice because its almost impossible for me to think of CCN in any other form than the current. This update has got me pretty excited though. ------------------ |
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ArchAngel Member Posts: 3450 From: SV, CA, USA Registered: 01-29-2002 |
looks new, while paying tribute to heritage. approved. ------------------ |
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buddboy Member Posts: 2220 From: New Albany, Indiana, U.S. Registered: 10-08-2004 |
whoa that is awesome. I don't think it's too blue at all. great design, it looks enough like the old version to remind us of it, and still be somewhat the same site, but newer and cooler. I think the words look awesome, yeah, the logo could use a rehaul. to match with the new style and also the words at the top. cool font. ------------------ |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
Suggestion for new CCN: Could you make it so that we can delete our own posts, please? (and make it deduct from our post count  ) Because sometimes I have accidently double posted or got involved in discussions I wish I never got involved in. [This message has been edited by LAVA (edited February 24, 2007).] |
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garand Member Posts: 22 From: Michigan, USA Registered: 06-19-2006 |
I would be willing to give redoing the buttons and the cross inside the oval a try if no one objects. ------------------ |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
I don't object. I'd wait for other people to reply first though lol. Also keep in mind that your art might be replaced [This message has been edited by LAVA (edited February 24, 2007).] |
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garand Member Posts: 22 From: Michigan, USA Registered: 06-19-2006 |
Yes I realize that it might be replaced. I just want to throw a few ideas out there. ------------------ |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
You could do some up and post them.. that way people know what they would look like, and we would know if you would be the one to do them. ------------------ |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
quote: I suggest you talk with Mack directly. |
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garand Member Posts: 22 From: Michigan, USA Registered: 06-19-2006 |
Ok, I'll make up a couple designs for it and post them here. Just gimme about a day for a couple ideas. ------------------ |
bwoogie Member Posts: 380 From: kansas usa Registered: 03-12-2005 |
that looks really nice mack. i think there is a tad too much blue. maybe add just a little black or something. ------------------ |
Xian_Lee Member Posts: 345 From: Registered: 03-15-2006 |
I have a bit of experience in PHP/HTML/CSS if you need any extra coding in regards to that. As far as features/looks are concerned. I would like a cookie based setup so I can log in once and not have to put my username/password in every time I want to post a message. Even if they're deprecated, I like frames when used well. Unfortunately, I don't think that the current use of a frame is all that great. Perhaps having a logo up top with quick links for registered users (private message count, quick links to the user's profile or a page that keeps track of threads a user is subscribed to, and things like that). Sure, there are things like iframes and various techniques in CSS, but I don't know why we had to say goodbye to frames. I also think that thread subscription would be good. I like to be informed of when a topic I posted to has received new posts. Just a handful of ideas. All the same, I will try to make my skills available if they're needed. ------------------ |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
Those are some good ideas Lee. I would definitely have to agree. ------------------ |
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spade89 Member Posts: 561 From: houston,tx Registered: 11-28-2006 |
hey guys i know you are probably gonna say no but how about coding the site in jsp. i know there are lots of java gurus around here so.... ------------------ |
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Xian_Lee Member Posts: 345 From: Registered: 03-15-2006 |
I have no say in the matter, but I'm always up for learning something new (in this case, JSP). However, that means a lot of "makeshift code" could show up. I don't know about everyone else, but I'm familiar with PHP. As such, my natural inclination is to work with that. However, that's just me. Terrible idea alert! CCN could always just be a major java applet. Then, customization on a per-user basis would be easy-ish to implement. The possibilities are endless! End terrible idea alert. Or, perhaps looking into JSP could be a good idea. ------------------ |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
I had a nightmare last night that the background for CCN was r17 g17 b17, and had a picture with a background r6 g0 b0. HOLEY CRAP IT IS!! By the way I did an Google image search for holey crap and got this: ------------------ [This message has been edited by Goop2 (edited February 27, 2007).] |
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Mack Administrator Posts: 2779 From: Registered: 01-20-2001 |
quote: Alright, I'll try and mix it up a bit.
quote: I'm interested in seeing what you come up with.
quote: I'll consider it, perhaps I'll allow it to be deleted or edited within a certain period of time. After that time is up the post stays.
quote: New forum software should do this for you.
quote: If I reduce the size of it what do you think should be used to fill the empty gap? I am also considering what some have said to keeping 'General Discussion' topics from posting on the front page and users have to nav in the forum to get to them. Either that or create several small boxes (rather than one large one) labeled "Programming Topics" "Faith Topics" and "General Topics" which respective threads only show in there.
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
Here's something I had in my mind for a long time: make the "This message has been edited..." message appear only if the edit occurs after 15 minutes from when the post was made.
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
Haha! My subliminal message has been heard! But.. I cant seem to find it.. Maybe it was in a different topic.. ------------------ |
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bwoogie Member Posts: 380 From: kansas usa Registered: 03-12-2005 |
termites! gasp! ------------------ |
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Xian_Lee Member Posts: 345 From: Registered: 03-15-2006 |
quote: If I reduce the size of it what do you think should be used to fill the empty gap? I am also considering what some have said to keeping 'General Discussion' topics from posting on the front page and users have to nav in the forum to get to them. Either that or create several small boxes (rather than one large one) labeled "Programming Topics" "Faith Topics" and "General Topics" which respective threads only show in there.
quote: Depends on whomever helps me build the site really [/QUOTE] I like the possible idea of having "latest posts in these areas" boxes on the main page. That's really all I have to say about that. It's a cool idea, and not a difficult one to implement. Also, as I mentioned earlier, I have skills in PHP, (Strict) HTML, and CSS, and will offer my services (as time allows, of course) in those areas. I've also done a little bit of work with dynamically generating and parsing XML within PHP. XML is still an industry buzzword, right? ------------------ |
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samw3 Member Posts: 542 From: Toccoa, GA, USA Registered: 08-15-2006 |
I'm with Lee.. I have boatloads of PHP and MySQL experience and I would love to help refit the site. PM me if you would like help. ------------------ |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
quote: I been thinking the same thing. I think Ive seen that done before and its very nice. ------------------ |
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Xian_Lee Member Posts: 345 From: Registered: 03-15-2006 |
Oh, I guess I should mention PMing me if you want my assistance. ------------------ "He who walks in integrity walks securely, [This message has been edited by Xian_Lee (edited March 02, 2007).] |
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steveth45 Member Posts: 536 From: Eugene, OR, USA Registered: 08-10-2005 |
There is a very big flaw in this webpage. If you go to google and type in "steveth45". Look at the fifth link, it is page generated by CCN that has my email address, unencrypted. I get a ridiculous amount of spam at that email address, and its no wonder why. ------------------ |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
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hzfollower9 Member Posts: 17 From: Registered: 03-03-2007 |
quote: it isn't 100% by any means, I'm going to have an artist professionally do a update of the logo. It'll remain the same design (I might pull the CCN words overlaying the cross) other than maybe rotating it a bit.[/quote] before hiring someone to do this, why don't you post up a detailed description of what exactly you'd like done, and any and all image files you have that might help, and i bet you a number of the artists here would give it a shot. i know i probably would
quote: Sure, 6 months will be the max. If it hasn't been regularly updated within 6 months of the creation we'll lock it.[/B][/QUOTE] i have to say i agree with most everything else in this thread, but this is one of the worse ideas i've run across here. every other forum i've been to doesn't lock threads after a date. it's a decent idea, but one of the reasons i came here was to bump a yr old topic. i wouldn't be here if that feature was there (well, i'm a little too persistent for that, but still). maybe frown upon it, but don't lock it. ------------------ |
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steveth45 Member Posts: 536 From: Eugene, OR, USA Registered: 08-10-2005 |
quote: I had no intention of making it "public" in that sense. Generally, when a website makes your email available to other members of the site, it is usually done so the address is not indexed by Google. This is not that difficult. The PM system is also broken on this webpage, so communication is severely limited. For example, I can recieve PM's but I've never been able to send them. ------------------ |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
quote: *shrugs*
quote: The main reason I suggested the idea was because it's becoming an issue, I don't care if someone bumps a topic once in a while, but when you start seeing 3 year old topics poppng up more and more, I think it becomes a problem. [This message has been edited by LAVA (edited March 06, 2007).] |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
I agree with Lava. If you want to discuss about something that has been discussed in a previous thread just open a new thread. If you what everybody to know what your talking about post the link to the older thread. Old treads tend to become spam/garbage bins. |
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HanClinto Administrator Posts: 1828 From: Indiana Registered: 10-11-2004 |
One potential problem with old topics being automatically locked after a period of inactivity is that I could see people working to try and keep old topics alive just for the fun of fighting the system. HZ brings up an interesting point, about wanting to join to reply to an old thread. It's a tough call, as far as who we're trying to benefit more. |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
I agree Han, plenty of people will try to fight the system. But there's not much choice, and I think frowning upon resurrecting old threads won't do any good. I know that when you're new at a forum, most people go to the old threads and post on them, I have done it, because for sites like this, the most interesting posts are the old ones. But it disrupts the community. So that's why I think Calin's suggestion of just referencing an old post is a great idea. Maybe we could have a sticky thread of rules to read before posting, and it could tell people to reference the threads instead of bumping them, because there is a 6 month lock. [This message has been edited by LAVA (edited March 06, 2007).] |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
quote: Well at least that will keep you entertained =] |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
quote: Lock them. Sometimes I see an old topic with something interesting in it, and want to reply to it. Starting new topics would actually be worse for a few reasons. Its less efficient. I wouldn't even bother to reply to a thread if I had to start a new one, and reference the old one to do so. This doesn't work for everyone anyway because all I ever see is " http://www.christiancoders.com/ I don't see how locking threads would be a problem though.. If someone brings one back and it becomes a problem, just lock it. If its annoying to have it above newer topics then individually archive it. By the way LAVA you spelled 'popping' wrong. ------------------ |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
quote: Hopefully that will be fixed in the new site. If you want to know how to get it fixed on this site take a glimpse at this thread: http://www.christiancoders.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/001085.html |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
quote: LOL |
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garand Member Posts: 22 From: Michigan, USA Registered: 06-19-2006 |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
quote: Hm, the image reminds me of that pic that gets displayed when you post a link to a screenshot that is broken =] [This message has been edited by Calin (edited March 07, 2007).] |
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garand Member Posts: 22 From: Michigan, USA Registered: 06-19-2006 |
You were saying? ------------------ |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
The cross looks better |
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HanClinto Administrator Posts: 1828 From: Indiana Registered: 10-11-2004 |
I like the cross, Garand -- the shading matches the CCN logo really well I think. It feels a little on the thin side -- I wonder how it would look if it were thickened up a bit. |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
The cross CCN currently has isn't too bad. It just needs updated. It would look better to me if your cross extremities were shorter. Also I think it were nice if the cross had a slick outline. If you leave it thick and flat it looks plain, you can break that with a slight 'cave-in' near the margins. That is to add to what Clint already said. [Edit #2] I'm off to bed. [This message has been edited by Calin (edited March 07, 2007).] [This message has been edited by Calin (edited March 07, 2007).] |
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hzfollower9 Member Posts: 17 From: Registered: 03-03-2007 |
quote: i agree, but it's a bit too fuzzy on the edges. try using a lower radius blur ------------------ |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
I know this is a lot to ask but can we have journals? For everyone that doesn't know what a journal is here's an example http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/mod/journal/journal.asp?userid=28971 ). It doesn't have to have all the bells and whistles GameDev or other sites have. I'd be more than happy with a system that would only allow posting and user comments. Calin |
MastaLlama Member Posts: 671 From: Houston, TX USA Registered: 08-10-2005 |
quote: So you want a CCN Blog? :sarcasm: Maybe we could have a CCN Myspace!!! |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
quote: Call it Blog if you want. It's a very useful tool to have on a site like CCN though. It's not trivial to get it to work though. |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
http://wordpress.com/ works for me. Could have a page where you put a link to your blog, and only members can see it. Same thing with E-mail and contact info. ------------------ |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
quote: That's an alternative but it's really now the game thing. There's a sublime distinction between something I (maybe a hacker, spammer, etc) want you to see and something that comes from CCN (as in CCN is ready to guarantee for). |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
What I mean is have a link on the members page, but only have members able to see each others pages.. We already have that, but its made public. All that would have to be done is add a blog link to it. ------------------ |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
quote: I think CCN already has a worklog, which is sorta like a journal |
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steveth45 Member Posts: 536 From: Eugene, OR, USA Registered: 08-10-2005 |
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Lazarus Member Posts: 1668 From: USA Registered: 06-06-2006 |
quote: Great idea! How about CCN YouTube aswell? I'm probably in the minority here, but the original CCN cross looks just fine to me. |
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Xian_Lee Member Posts: 345 From: Registered: 03-15-2006 |
Actually, I don't hate it either. I like some of the designs that have shown up in this thread, but I've grown attached to the logos here. ------------------ "He who walks in integrity walks securely, |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
I agree Laz, if we were leaving the site the way it is, I'd say leave the logo, it looks great with the rest of the site. But I don't see it really fitting in a new type of site. Just throwing some ideas out: Look at the original logo, it's theme is kind of grungy\brushed metal look. And the older style cross reflects that, so if you were grayscale the image the cross would totally fit with the rest of the style, but it would blend in too *well*. Now if you look at the rest of the logo it's all gray except the cross, the cross is blue, which makes the cross standout. I think the logo should have one consistant style while making the cross look different while keeping in with the rest of the style, representing the fact that we are all coders or game developers in one way or another, but our base, our center, what we seek, is Christ. That's the nature of the site anyways, and of course we will get people that won't fit either of those, we can get Christian non-programmers or non-Christian programmers. I think the problem with the most of the crosses presented in this thread is they they stand out, but they dont flow, they don't share the rest of the logo that Mack showed us. Maybe if we made the cross's design first and let it set the style, then make the logo afterwards, to show that it's Christ that we must adjust to, not the other way around, because Christ is constant and we are not. This might seem a little excessive for just a logo, but I believe what looks good sometimes can be heavily influenced by the philosophy behind it. [This message has been edited by LAVA (edited March 08, 2007).] |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: I agree with Laz. But any good lookin' cross is fine with me. I'm looking forwards to the software update ------------------ |
firemaker103 Member Posts: 643 From: Registered: 07-13-2005 |
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but what about a "fun" section that doesn't show up in the recent topics sidebar. Keep the off-topic for serious off-topic conversations. Socoder.co.nr has this with a "blog" part, so look there for an example. ------------------ |
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bwoogie Member Posts: 380 From: kansas usa Registered: 03-12-2005 |
what if the cross was shortened to a plus.... like C++ jk ------------------ |
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Mack Administrator Posts: 2779 From: Registered: 01-20-2001 |
Alot of great ideas in here and I appreciate everyones involvement and feedback! This is something I quickly whipped up in 15 mins. It's not the offical logo change by any means; actually it's not really anything, I was just inspired by everyone in here. The text in the background is code and scriptures mixed together. [This message has been edited by Mack (edited March 08, 2007).] |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: Kudos! Very nice looking! Very clever. ------------------ |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
With the edges smoothed a bit... I'd like to see a screenshot of that on the page.. ------------------ |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
Yeah I tried it, to see what it looks like. And I think it looks good, but if the rest of the logo shared the same metallic texture it would look great  |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
quote: [This message has been edited by Calin (edited March 09, 2007).] |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
New CCN site suggestion: Make a limitation of name letters when you register, at least less than <a really long annoying line of characters> -Mack [This message has been edited by Mack (edited March 09, 2007).] |
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Lazarus Member Posts: 1668 From: USA Registered: 06-06-2006 |
Ditto. I thought at first that the site was being attacked by some hacker when that happened. |
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Mene-Mene Member Posts: 1398 From: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Registered: 10-23-2006 |
Ditto. Its 2 pages wide in 800x600. I like the cross, though I must admit, I liked the old crosses indentation into the page. One thing that I think would be cool is Some binary mixed in the code. Awesome it is though. ------------------ I reserve the full right to change my views/theories at any time. |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
I think if the old logo had the blue rim darkened a bit it would be fine. After looking a little closer though I noticed a lot of the text colors are the same as they are now. Interesting. ------------------ |
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bwoogie Member Posts: 380 From: kansas usa Registered: 03-12-2005 |
quote: I. Like. ------------------ |
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goop2 Member Posts: 1059 From: Registered: 06-30-2004 |
Just a quick note: The reason I like the frame is because it gives me quick access out of a post and back to the homepage. ------------------ |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
Hey guys there's been a while without any updates, how is the CCN refurbishing project going? ------------------ |
Faith_Warrior Member Posts: 490 From: So.Cal. Registered: 09-05-2006 |
I think my #1 suggestion would be to convert to SMF. Infopop is just way to clunky, Simple Machine Forums has gotta be the best open source BB system out there by far. Now the problem is, it would take some real work to get your existing database data to intigrate with it, there is no Infopop to SMF converter out there, so that would be a challenge. I guess that is the drawback to picking an obscure system to work with. If it really is too much, than maybe thinking of phasing out the old board for a new install, keep the old forums and front end but create a second install to migrate to. At least with better supported CMS’s and Forums you will never get stuck with them, often they have converters so you can get out of the software to something better supported as the years go by. Front end CMS I’d go with maybe Mambo or it’s recent derivative. They work well with SMF, but what doesn’t? If you did that, most of your problems would be solved such as with thread errors or the poor PM system. Also what I mentioned is very easy to manage, secure and very simple to upgrade. If you really have not tested SMF I suggest giving it a serious look, try it out and all. |
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spade89 Member Posts: 561 From: houston,tx Registered: 11-28-2006 |
ok i just saw mack say it's okay to ressurect a thread not as old or older than 6 month the last reply in this thread is april 2 time now is a few days (about 2) from 6 month so i think it's ok to resurrect . ok mack started on doing some great graphics for ccn and making the site look real nice, so what happened why isn't ccn changing? it still looks the same. ------------------ Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. |
leet hacker Member Posts: 118 From: Hobbiton, Shire, Middle-Earth Registered: 07-30-2007 |
maybe mack or whoever is doing all this could make a updated sample-new-ccn-page and link to it or whatever, and see how everyone likes it. one thing i would like to see is like a search box, or at least an easier-to-find link to the search page. ------------------ [This message has been edited by leet hacker (edited September 06, 2007).] |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: Or, maybe Mack is going to release a new version Apple style: Wake up in the morning, and the site has changed. No announcements, just WYSIWYG ------------------ "Oh, bother," said the Borg. "We've assimilated Pooh." Open source, open mind. |
Super Angel Steve Member Posts: 212 From: Staten Island,Ny Registered: 05-10-2006 |
Here's what we need: Game Making How-To's. ------------------ |
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Mack Administrator Posts: 2779 From: Registered: 01-20-2001 |
Thanks for the futher suggestions Steve, I noticed the image concept is down so I reuploaded it. [img=http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/7828/ccnnewiv1.th.jpg] |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: Oh, nice. I would really use that Showcase. May I also recommend a few new fonts in the new release? Something less Arial-ly would really improve the look. Maybe some Sans or Bitstream Vera font? ------------------ "Oh, bother," said the Borg. "We've assimilated Pooh." Open source, open mind. |
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Super Angel Steve Member Posts: 212 From: Staten Island,Ny Registered: 05-10-2006 |
quote: Mack,That looks most AWESOME! ------------------ |
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ArchAngel Member Posts: 3450 From: SV, CA, USA Registered: 01-29-2002 |
What if we have a section, like the Showcase, where members can post current projects(with description, screenies and brief resumes) along with open positions? Kind of like a job board. Maybe even ranking based on how much activity is going on? Even an auto-prune to keep it from being filled up with old,dead projects. I think someone mentioned it before, but I can't remember. was it charlie? Whoever came up with it, I think it'd help the growth of current projects instead of spreading around our resources across multiple new ones (a danger Gump mentioned both here and in that infuze article). That and I have a hard time keeping track of who's making what. ------------------ |
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Mack Administrator Posts: 2779 From: Registered: 01-20-2001 |
I've had a couple people approach me regarding the new site with helping out. Thanks to everyone for offering, right I'm working things out with Krylar over the domain. I might have to wait 6 months for things to run out before the switch over and he wants to help out with the new CCN as well so we're talking about that. Please continue to submit your ideas and suggestions for what you'd like to see with the new site. I'm considering working on a new site layout which I'll post here when completed. Suggestions on layouts would be much appreciative as well, I'd like the new CCN to enhance it's users to provide more of the 'Three Cs': Christ, Community and Content. |
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Mack Administrator Posts: 2779 From: Registered: 01-20-2001 |
Update for everyone: At the end of the year we're going to toast the forum and replace it either with a modified phpBB system or a custom build that Krylar has been working on. Close to this time I'm going to put a request out to everyone who wants their user name and post count reserved. Also, anyone who has suggestions for the new forum feel free to post them here. That way if there's any features we need to work in we'll have the time to add them in. |
zookey Member Posts: 1902 From: Great Falls, Montana, USA Registered: 04-28-2002 |
I know it is early, but I want my name and post count reserved! You know how, along the bottom, there is little things you can click on to email someone or see their profile? I would like ones added to include XBOX LIVE GamerTag, PlayStation Network User ID and Wii Friend Code---and, if someone views your Wii Friend Code it should send you a PM letting you know theirs if they have it on file--since both people have to enter each other's friend code for the friend request to work (which sucks royal, but that is a discussion for a different time hehe!) ------------------ |
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JeTSpice Member Posts: 433 From: La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA Registered: 06-10-2006 |
I'd like to see a search box on the page... __________Search CCN. A journal idea is kindof cool, but don't we have that already, in the form of weekly updates... and it seems that anything exciting in anyone's day is posted. If everyone has a journal, it means that I have to search through all these blogs to find out what people are doing. Then, I have to limit my search to the top five or so because of time issues. It seems like it would fragment our community. Perhaps instead, we could have a list of links under our avatars that lead to off-site blogs and youtubes and stuff. I'd also like to see a feature where you click on the person's name or avatar and it takes you to their profile. Oops, we already have that. Maybe those little icons can be put underneath the avatar and made a little bigger. Is every one of the icons a piece of paper? Kindof. A "stickier" solution might be to use icons of people, rather than paper. Just a optimizer's point of view. It might be a little more user friendly. I like the "hot topic" animated gifs. It would be cool to have more of those types of things. How about an animated clock for stuff that has been posted in the last 6 hours... a lightning field for heated debates... Oh, yeah... is there anyway to put internal links into the site like a wiki? [This message has been edited by JeTSpice (edited September 27, 2007).] |
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SSquared Member Posts: 654 From: Pacific Northwest Registered: 03-22-2005 |
Great news! Can't wait! I would really like to see a link to drop us at the first unread post of a thread. Right now, I have to click once. Then click the page I want. Then scroll until I manually find where I last left off. |
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samw3 Member Posts: 542 From: Toccoa, GA, USA Registered: 08-15-2006 |
I don't know if you guys were aware of it, but if you delete your cookies (so that you are not logged in) you can control whether the world sees christian topics or not from the homepage. I guess a feature request would be to proudly display our christian topics to the world and not allow anyone (including googlebot) to turn them off. ------------------ |
Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
... Well, I think a new CCN would be a great idea. This stuff was new and cutting edge at somepoint.. but it sure isn't now! I'm getting excited just thinking about it! ------------------ |
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zookey Member Posts: 1902 From: Great Falls, Montana, USA Registered: 04-28-2002 |
quote: I like this cross! ------------------ |
Valkyri Member Posts: 205 From: Registered: 08-13-2005 |
For 7 years, the same software? Heh, old but stable. Here is a link to a site that might serv as good inspiration: http://www.code2-design.com/home.htm Personally, I think it should be just a bit brighter. Hope that helps. ------------------ |
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Mene-Mene Member Posts: 1398 From: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Registered: 10-23-2006 |
BTW, since Zookey did it. I don't know how to do this, but I still want to be reckonized as Mene-Mene along with all my mistakes of the past, but I kind of want to change my name as its kinda, scary. I definetly do want my most count, and registration date saved though. I'm excited for the changes. It'll take a bit of getting used to though. Some things I'd like to see: ------------------ |
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JeTSpice Member Posts: 433 From: La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA Registered: 06-10-2006 |
Please preserve my post count. It's cool when you "level up" and get a new name. Maybe there can be some more "levels"? |
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zookey Member Posts: 1902 From: Great Falls, Montana, USA Registered: 04-28-2002 |
quote: Haha I make ideas popular LOLJK--I should start my own cult hehhe---I like the idea of leveling up too! ------------------ |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
I've become a little more 50/50 on the "on the traditional emblem vs. new emblem" issue over time, and I've become more middle road rather than my old stance of a completely new logo. I believe in more "revitalize the old one", while I've liked all of the crosses people have posted, they were all missing something; homage to the original emblem, a logo which made our site look unique, a logo we shouldn't lose. That's what I think the cross logo should aim for. The cross I posted is an example of that idea, it follows the form of the old logo pretty much, but it also matches the newer look of Mack's posted screen. [This message has been edited by Lava (edited September 29, 2007).] |
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MastaLlama Member Posts: 671 From: Houston, TX USA Registered: 08-10-2005 |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
Haha, it does look a bit like it. Actually all I did was take the basic shape of the original logo (diamond-pointed cross in oval) and make one side thinner, figure-wise |
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Super Angel Steve Member Posts: 212 From: Staten Island,Ny Registered: 05-10-2006 |
quote: That is Really Cool! ------------------ |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
Thanks man! BTW, Mack, I'd like my name and post count reserved, please [This message has been edited by Lava (edited October 01, 2007).] |
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Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
hmm.. that WOULD Stink if we all had to pick different names... because someone else got there first instead of post count, could mine just say "Uber spammer?" lol. kidding (sort of...) ------------------ |
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Calin Member Posts: 358 From: Moldova Registered: 12-04-2006 |
quote: Yay to my idea ------------------ |
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MastaLlama Member Posts: 671 From: Houston, TX USA Registered: 08-10-2005 |
quote: Yeah, I did start a project for this a little while back. I actual spoke to Mack about it last week and pulled it from the back-burner to the front. I've got an SQL Server 2005 setup and running for it and I'm working on the tables, stored procedures and web-gui. You can follow my progress at http://www.CCN-Downloader.com |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
I'll just mention that I would like my name and post count reserved. Just in case I'm away from the net when the official request is posted. ------------------ "Oh, bother," said the Borg. "We've assimilated Pooh." Any fool can know, the point is to understand. -- Albert Einstein |
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leet hacker Member Posts: 118 From: Hobbiton, Shire, Middle-Earth Registered: 07-30-2007 |
i would also like it if my name and post count were reserved (maybe not the name). i have fought long and hard to get these 92 posts. i don't know if anyone's said this before, but maybe have the new site delete old users, old meaning they haven't posted for a year or a year-and-a-half. ------------------ "By the way, what does BTW stand for?" - IRC message Über-Geek |
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MastaLlama Member Posts: 671 From: Houston, TX USA Registered: 08-10-2005 |
quote: I'm not so sure that's a good idea. We've had a lot of "prodical sons" return over the years. Maybe if the users have visited/posted/anything in 3 or 4 years...but that's a stretch. |
Ereon Member Posts: 1018 From: Ohio, United States Registered: 04-12-2005 |
I'll probably let my name and post count go. It'll be interesting to rebuild my online "persona" as it were. I've been looking at redefining my online identity anyway. ------------------ |
Briant Member Posts: 742 From: Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada Registered: 01-20-2001 |
I would like it a lot more obvious when there is more than one page in a thread. I just found this second page. ------------------ Check out this webhost! Fantastic prices, features and support! |
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SSquared Member Posts: 654 From: Pacific Northwest Registered: 03-22-2005 |
I would like my name and post count saved as well. Mastallama, the SQL site is a neat idea. |
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MastaLlama Member Posts: 671 From: Houston, TX USA Registered: 08-10-2005 |
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evdude Member Posts: 135 From: Earth Orbit Registered: 03-14-2007 |
I'd like mine saved too(if its not to much trouble). quote: And I love that cross!</jk> ------------------ "trust in the lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your way's, acknowledge him and he will direct your path" proverbs 3:5-6 [This message has been edited by evdude (edited October 06, 2007).] |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
Hey for the new update, in the graphics sub-forum (if we still have one), could we have a stickied 3D model dump thread and as the first post of it, and it could have some info and links about commonly used modelling programs? Not so much that there's a model dump thread, but that it's stickied and that it has info as the first post so it can be a 3D resource guide. [This message has been edited by Lava (edited November 12, 2007).] |
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SSquared Member Posts: 654 From: Pacific Northwest Registered: 03-22-2005 |
Actually, I think having several different resource links is a good idea. Development tools. Audio Tools. Photo editors. Grahpics. We had this over at Creation in Digital (unfortunately, BlazeQ had to shut it down) and it was a great way to quickly find recommended tools. |
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JeTSpice Member Posts: 433 From: La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA Registered: 06-10-2006 |
I've noticed that this current CCN site has different graphics from all over-- different fonts and styles kindof all centered around grey-aqua. In the PM section, the buttons are from some Windows program. Do you need graphics for the new CCN site? |
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zookey Member Posts: 1902 From: Great Falls, Montana, USA Registered: 04-28-2002 |
quote: Yeah it also helps indie start ups! CID shut down? I haven't checked out that site in forever man---what happened ------------------ |
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SSquared Member Posts: 654 From: Pacific Northwest Registered: 03-22-2005 |
BlazeQ just couldn't spend enough time with CiD. He is working full time and going to school. He mentioned another Christian graphics forum here. |
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zookey Member Posts: 1902 From: Great Falls, Montana, USA Registered: 04-28-2002 |
quote: Man that is sad....he is a good artist tho I hope he lands in a good place once he is done with school! ------------------ |
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Mene-Mene Member Posts: 1398 From: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Registered: 10-23-2006 |
I would like a seperate request thing. So we can move it out of the forums. Have it like tickets in its sorted by catagory, and title. But you can also get a description, and a brief description. It would also be nice if there was a, "I'm working on it button" where you could see who's working on it. ------------------ |
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samw3 Member Posts: 542 From: Toccoa, GA, USA Registered: 08-15-2006 |
@mene: You mean like a "bug/feature" tracker? ------------------ |
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Mene-Mene Member Posts: 1398 From: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Registered: 10-23-2006 |
I'm not entirely sure what you mean, but I mean something like you submit a "Help Wanted Request" and it "tracks" it. But now I'm realizing that would take some life out of the forums.... ------------------ |
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Mene-Mene Member Posts: 1398 From: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Registered: 10-23-2006 |
One thing I would like to see is a way for the unregistered to post. Perhaps like being limited to only a few forums, and only being known as anonymous, no siggies or anything like that... If nothing else I'd like to see the reasons for not doing that besides spam, (of any kind). ------------------ |
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Mack Administrator Posts: 2779 From: Registered: 01-20-2001 |
quote: Trolls. |
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HanClinto Administrator Posts: 1828 From: Indiana Registered: 10-11-2004 |
quote: Not that we have any of those. |
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JeTSpice Member Posts: 433 From: La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA Registered: 06-10-2006 |
I would like to see a test for if a person is a christian, like photographic proof that they sink if submerged in water. |
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CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
quote: You may have to find some balsa wood though to make a good comparison. ------------------ "Oh, bother," said the Borg. "We've assimilated Pooh." Any fool can know, the point is to understand. -- Albert Einstein |
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christo Member Posts: 75 From: Registered: 07-12-2004 |
I would like an option to selectively view images in the forums. As things are forum pages that have lots of pictures are kinda jumpy as the posts suddenly move down as each image loads. This might also be fixable using other means(like preallocating space for each image). |
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buddboy Member Posts: 2220 From: New Albany, Indiana, U.S. Registered: 10-08-2004 |
that's a good suggestion christo. I think we should keep many of the elements we already have, like the color scheme and the way we have that main page rather than just a listing of forums like other forums. But a new layout with the same colors and a sleeker design would be nice. plus most of the things other people have suggested, like a shoutout box and a quick reply option. Also some things need to be more obvious, like more than one page, and where the PM inbox is. ------------------ |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
Welcome back Buddboy! |
StaticSpartan Junior Member Posts: 4 From: Registered: 12-11-2007 |
Maybe a new members thread? |
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Lava Member Posts: 1905 From: Registered: 01-26-2005 |
Good idea Spartan! And welcome to the boards! http://www.christiancoders.com/cgi-bin/ubb-cgi/postdisplay.cgi?forum=Forum2&topic=001449 [This message has been edited by Lava (edited December 12, 2007).] |
