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Post by skinhead on May 13, 2006 11:56:34 GMT -5
I say keep it as it is. As it's been said already, if it ain't broke. ;D
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Post by The Bear on May 13, 2006 12:57:16 GMT -5
One small question before you move Invicta,do we lose all the posts and threads that are on this board?As far as i'm aware there is no way of backing up the database on proboards  |
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Post by Allrounder on May 13, 2006 15:55:16 GMT -5
Definitely keep it as it is.  Having lots of different sections make it easy to navigate the site. Those who do not wish to read or contribute to discussions about rod making, fly fishing for coarse fish etc can then avoid the subjects that don't interest them. The rest of us can access these subjects with the minimum of fuss.  Allrounder ;D |
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Post by Invicta on May 13, 2006 17:39:55 GMT -5
One small question before you move Invicta,do we lose all the posts and threads that are on this board?As far as i'm aware there is no way of backing up the database on proboards I'm looking into this at the minute. The reason for the move is that I wanted to find a stable platform using some sort of open source software so that we're not going to be tied in the future to a specific forum provider. Recent events with other forums has highlighted the fact that hosted forums can be lost/wiped out. I'll be setting up a specific server which I'll be able to back up etc. But you're right - in theory the existing content might not be able to be transferred. I'll know for sure soon. But rest assured - the existing forums won't be turned off or deleted - so content will be available for all to refer to. I realise that this isn't ideal - but at least by operating the forums using a recognised database format, we'll never have the problem again. On a positive note, I remember the upset when we couldn't transfer threads from Simon's original Fish & Fly forums to these forums - but some time on we've now got a vibrant group of forum members contributing some excellent content. There's no reason this won't be the case with the new forums. And in some respects a bit of a clear out might not be a bad thing? I'll keep you posted. Cheers, Invicta |
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Post by del on May 13, 2006 17:43:00 GMT -5
as things are changing would it be possible to add a chatroom to the forum???
del
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Post by peter on May 13, 2006 17:50:05 GMT -5
You could easily bin Salmon fishing,Rod building,Competition fishing, Fishing partners and Casting discussion, none of them are well attended . Casting one doesn't seem to have any thing worth while in it since Carl dropped out.  |
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Post by ben wynde on May 13, 2006 18:43:16 GMT -5
Chat rooms suck - big time.
Were I the benevolent dictator running the site I would have the following sub-sections...
General
Tackle
Events
Rivers
Stillwater
Flytying
Step by step
Salmon and seatrout
Coarse
Salt
Rod Building
Viewpoint
Classifieds
Cheers,
Ben
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Post by 3lbgrayling on May 13, 2006 19:02:50 GMT -5
whats the matter with the comp section.is it because it is mostly about scottish events, ? surely there is comps in england, ?
jim
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Post by The Famous Grouse on May 13, 2006 20:57:59 GMT -5
Keep those two separate, it will prevent people with no interest in rod building from having to trawl throught the threads, when they are looking at their next tackle purchases. Agree with this completely. I'm not sure what the advantage of reducing the numbers of categories is at all. Why try to fix something that aint broke? I like the fact that the commercials have been moved to a "Marketplace" zone. If things weren't broke, why did we add these new categoreis in the first place? I believe that very few, if any, users read all the categories every day. The advantage to fewer categories is that more people see and respond to posts. Judging by how many of the categories see only a few posts per week, I'd say the posters there would be better served by having more people actually see (and hopefully respond to) their posts. Grouse |
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Post by Gander on May 14, 2006 0:37:42 GMT -5
I realise this is a bit off the subject of this thread, but I would like to see an index of each thread like we had on the Fish & Fly forum. It was much easier to follow side issues or divulgences in the debates. As far as the sections go, I'd keep it pretty much the same. Maybe combine a few where possible. Oh yes, I would add a Welsh culture section. |
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Post by peter on May 14, 2006 5:21:59 GMT -5
An index would be handy, stop a lot of the repetitive questions about items that have been covered dozens of times in great depth on previous occasions.
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Post by MrCrabtree on May 14, 2006 6:39:48 GMT -5
Reduce the categories, but that said, include a vintage or classic angling thread for discussion on older tackle, books etc.
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Post by G Ritchie on May 14, 2006 9:22:39 GMT -5
John Grays suggestions seem fine to me, although you could probably combine the salmon and sea trout sections.
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Post by Cothi on May 14, 2006 21:25:27 GMT -5
I would love to see a Welsh section - if only for the feeling of relaxation that the English language would be properly and grammatically expressed.
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Post by simmel on May 15, 2006 2:09:46 GMT -5
Indexing is a very good idea, and a time saver. I support a photo forum (photo.net) and their indexing helps enormously when navigating the site. Tackle for instance could be split into sections on, Rods, Reels, Clothing etc etc. for one thing it would stop the ambiguous thread titles like "Which one is best".  Another thing I would like to see is either an automatic email facility notifying you when someone has replied to your post, or on the home page a list of your recent posts and replies to threads, deleting the ones say two weeks old. I post threads and reply to others, but after a few days can't for the life in me remember which ones. It would be nice to find these quickly and view the replies. |
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