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Post by Av8ator1 on Oct 27, 2019 20:29:49 GMT -5
He is right, I have it limited to the general discussion until you apply to become a member...I can open it up to view more but my concern are non member folks posting.
Up to you guys, I am happy to open up more of the forum to non members.
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Post by lg260ss on Oct 28, 2019 14:34:16 GMT -5
I think it would be best if it was set up like the old site. Allow anyone to lurk around the site, but only members can post. If people come here for the first time and can’t see anything the site has to offer, then there is a good chance that they will just leave.
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Post by Av8ator1 on Oct 28, 2019 22:46:15 GMT -5
I will make the changes next time I am at a PC.
Also we hit 300 members tonight!
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Post by Av8ator1 on Oct 29, 2019 9:25:40 GMT -5
I have made the needed changes you requested, visitors can now read the forum.
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Post by gofast24 on Oct 29, 2019 10:40:17 GMT -5
I think it would be best if it was set up like the old site. Allow anyone to lurk around the site, but only members can post. If people come here for the first time and can’t see anything the site has to offer, then there is a good chance that they will just leave. Agree with lg260ss, and admin glad you are allowing folks to view the whole forum then to post once becoming a member. Please Think again about the info that I have recommended to be in the new members application, etc. Thanks! |
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Post by Av8ator1 on Oct 29, 2019 14:58:17 GMT -5
did you guys notice that we are over 300 members now?
That's amazing...the only thing we need now is to rally the troops to increase our activity on here.
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Post by gofast24 on Oct 30, 2019 10:27:32 GMT -5
Ya, agree, unfortunately this time of the year some or most boats are on there way to dry dock, especially the under 26' guys?
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Post by lg260ss on Nov 9, 2019 19:52:30 GMT -5
I have made the needed changes you requested, visitors can now read the forum. As far as I can tell, you still need to be signed in to access the forum. |
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Post by Leeward on Nov 10, 2019 3:16:53 GMT -5
Overall there are too many sub forums right now. Consolidate in the short term then create a sub forum and move threads after the content is posted. Empty forums will immediately turn people away. Content overload is better than no content at all.
If you're going to split the subs into boat sizes, i would at least make it follow how regal classifies boats (bow rider, surf, outboard, cuddy, express). This ambiguous 25 foot line in the sand screams "unsanctioned". A forum closely tied to the manufacturer in as many ways possible has far more legitimacy.
"Ask Regal" is a great sub thread and tool. Market that!
Signatures need to be made visible on mobile view. What is a pc anyways?
Focus on the mobile presentation more than the pc. Don't limit your member pool to the less technologically developed and "boating off season. People don't stop using the internet just because it's sunny and 75 out.
Better logo and background images throughout forum pages. This looks like aol just sent me the newest forum version via cd in the mail.
Direct link from regals front page. Make an icon (ref better logo) next to the Facebook and Twitter quick buttons. Or combined with regal store link. There is little to no visibility of this forum.
Look to other brands forums for guidance. Regal is the only major brand without a decent forum / following.
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Post by Leeward on Nov 10, 2019 3:31:21 GMT -5
There is no add photo option on mobile view.
Show "likes" count in public username. People love being liked. It will entice more participation.
Add emoji options to mobile... They might be available on desktop version i wouldn't know 😉.
Offer night mode that inverts color pallet (It's 3am right now, this would be extremely helpful).
Lose the get togethers sub forum title. The first thing you see should be General. "Get together" just sounds cult/swing/pedo creepy. "SE Region" or "Central Florida" might be better options.
"Member Introductions" create it and have it as one of the first subs. The current one is confusing because it includes 2 topics in the title. Pin a how-to post explaining the signature format here. Request photos to be posted as part of the intro post. The more content here the better.
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Post by Av8ator1 on Nov 10, 2019 19:22:16 GMT -5
Will look at your suggestions and see what changes are needed.
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Post by gofast24 on Nov 16, 2019 11:35:11 GMT -5
There is no add photo option on mobile view. Show "likes" count in public username. People love being liked. It will entice more participation. Add emoji options to mobile... They might be available on desktop version i wouldn't know 😉. Offer night mode that inverts color pallet (It's 3am right now, this would be extremely helpful). Lose the get togethers sub forum title. The first thing you see should be General. "Get together" just sounds cult/swing/pedo creepy. "SE Region" or "Central Florida" might be better options. "Member Introductions" create it and have it as one of the first subs. The current one is confusing because it includes 2 topics in the title. Pin a how-to post explaining the signature format here. Request photos to be posted as part of the intro post. The more content here the better. Just a question about "There is no add photo option on mobile view". You indicated "what is a PC" so how did you get the great photo in your previous post, On a PC or on your smartphone? I would like to add a photo to my posts but haven't figured out how to do that yet. For some reason I lost my signature (salutation) about 3 weeks ago so I cant complain about anyone else not supplying the minimum required info to their posts! Last little problem is when replying to a post as a "Quote" the action to send is "CREATE POST"? Could it be "SEND REPLY"? |
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Post by gofast24 on Nov 16, 2019 11:36:48 GMT -5
There is no add photo option on mobile view. Show "likes" count in public username. People love being liked. It will entice more participation. Add emoji options to mobile... They might be available on desktop version i wouldn't know 😉. Offer night mode that inverts color pallet (It's 3am right now, this would be extremely helpful). Lose the get togethers sub forum title. The first thing you see should be General. "Get together" just sounds cult/swing/pedo creepy. "SE Region" or "Central Florida" might be better options. "Member Introductions" create it and have it as one of the first subs. The current one is confusing because it includes 2 topics in the title. Pin a how-to post explaining the signature format here. Request photos to be posted as part of the intro post. The more content here the better. Just a question about "There is no add photo option on mobile view". You indicated "what is a PC" so how did you get the great photo in your previous post, On a PC or on your smartphone? I would like to add a photo to my posts but haven't figured out how to do that yet. For some reason I lost my signature (salutation) about 3 weeks ago so I cant complain about anyone else not supplying the minimum required info to their posts! Last little problem is when replying to a post as a "Quote" the action to send is "CREATE POST"? Could it be "SEND REPLY"? Looks like my "Signature" came back? |
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Post by Leeward on Nov 25, 2019 21:21:10 GMT -5
Just a question about "There is no add photo option on mobile view". You indicated "what is a PC" so how did you get the great photo in your previous post, On a PC or on your smartphone? I would like to add a photo to my posts but haven't figured out how to do that yet. The photo think you're talking about is my avatar. I uploaded that with my phone. No pc for me. |
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Post by gofast24 on Nov 26, 2019 11:22:55 GMT -5
OK, thanks for response. comment on having or not having a PC. I have a smart phone but not willing to pay $30/$40 per month to be able to connect to internet with it (my phone just makes and receives phone calls, neet) . Just happy to go to PC and view/search/pay bills/ e mail from friends-family. Yes, I am old fashioned but at 71 that's where I am at in this stage of life. Sorry to have gone off topic, my fellow moderator can scold me  |
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