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Post by Admin on Apr 13, 2008 17:43:58 GMT
I'd still like to know what everyone thinks about them.
Minus the ridiculously snide comments and any mentions of staffing.
(Side note: keep in mind kids that members who cannot stop making drama will never be chosen to represent the forum.)
Do we want to condense them or are they fine as they are?
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Post by James on Apr 13, 2008 18:07:03 GMT
Personally, I do like the idea of a tech sort of board, but I just haven't seen enough activity for it. As for condensing, I don't know about that. We'll see what others have to say and then decide which would likely be best.
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Post by Virtuoso on Apr 13, 2008 18:18:14 GMT
The little side comments aren't necessary, kthx. Not getting an active mod only screws you in the ass, nobody else.
I've made my point clear on the issue many times. None of the boards right now have a slight of activity, so we don't have anything to lose. Constantly debating it is going to take us nowhere.
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Post by iAxis* on Apr 13, 2008 18:33:45 GMT
Given my experience in web development and administration, I am going to have to agree with the person above. I have been on this Web Forum for ne'er 10 minutes, and have noticed a strong amount of activity radiating from the "Chillout" and such boards. The coding boards seem to have nearly no activity, or only a few select people (bfr, Avtar, [dmsuperman], Virt Nation) posting regularly.
The best thing to do in my opinion is to vary it further. Computer Tech is not an isolated regulation - programming is considered computer tech in all senses of the word, as every line of coding is affected Binary which is sending data through the hardware.
I have also noticed there are many people on this forum who have very good knowledge of technology, particularly having to do with Computers and PC's. I concur with the Tech idea (as per the previous thread regarding the issue).
Just my idea.
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Post by Virtuoso on Apr 13, 2008 18:48:08 GMT
Given my experience in web development and administration, I am going to have to agree with the person above. I have been on this Web Forum for ne'er 10 minutes, and have noticed a strong amount of activity radiating from the "Chillout" and such boards. The coding boards seem to have nearly no activity, or only a few select people (bfr, Avtar, [dmsuperman], Virt Nation) posting regularly. The best thing to do in my opinion is to vary it further. Computer Tech is not an isolated regulation - programming is considered computer tech in all senses of the word, as every line of coding is affected Binary which is sending data through the hardware. I have also noticed there are many people on this forum who have very good knowledge of technology, particularly having to do with Computers and PC's. I concur with the Tech idea (as per the previous thread regarding the issue). Just my idea. Thank you sir. =P |
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Post by iAxis* on Apr 13, 2008 18:50:42 GMT
Des rien, Virt Nation.  |
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Post by James on Apr 13, 2008 20:05:41 GMT
Given my experience in web development and administration, I am going to have to agree with the person above. I have been on this Web Forum for ne'er 10 minutes, and have noticed a strong amount of activity radiating from the "Chillout" and such boards. The coding boards seem to have nearly no activity, or only a few select people (bfr, Avtar, [dmsuperman], Virt Nation) posting regularly. The best thing to do in my opinion is to vary it further. Computer Tech is not an isolated regulation - programming is considered computer tech in all senses of the word, as every line of coding is affected Binary which is sending data through the hardware. I have also noticed there are many people on this forum who have very good knowledge of technology, particularly having to do with Computers and PC's. I concur with the Tech idea (as per the previous thread regarding the issue). Just my idea. By that definition graphic design is just as much of computer tech as coding is. Varying it farther simply over stretches things to a point that isn't practical. You have me curious. How is it you've only been on this forum for 10 minutes, yet noticed active posters as well as some people having a good knowledge of computers? This is just an unusual observation for a 'newbie' to pick up on so quickly, especially when there haven't been many computer threads as opposed to web-based information (knowledge of Internet browsers does not count as computer knowledge, nor does the ability to program). Ignoring this, however, let me add a bit more to what I have seen. Support is a board that I think will always stay, even if it doesn't not generate a lot of activity. However, a 'tech' related board, where topics such as desktop support, hardware recommendations, etc would reside. Additionally, the... eh, "general discussion" (conning that from Virt), would house all languages, but when a thread is being created the user is given the option to choose what language the thread is about (Javascript, PHP, Perl, etc). Once selected, there will be a simple code to colour coordinate the threads based on their subject (ones without a name will remain black). |
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Post by iAxis* on Apr 13, 2008 20:19:41 GMT
By that definition graphic design is just as much of computer tech as coding is. That is correct. Graphics are little more then rendered code, and so by definition graphics are computer tech - just not as blatantly obvious. Varying it farther simply over stretches things to a point that isn't practical. You have me curious. How is it you've only been on this forum for 10 minutes, yet noticed active posters as well as some people having a good knowledge of computers? This is just an unusual observation for a 'newbie' to pick up on so quickly, especially when there haven't been many computer threads as opposed to web-based information (knowledge of Internet browsers does not count as computer knowledge, nor does the ability to program). I am observant? I went through most of the threads in the coding boards (prior to signing up) thus making my realization. I'm not some random newbie who has no idea what forums are about. I'm here because I was referred to it as a place where coding (at least at one point) was a highlight. So naturally, I went into those boards. As for your final statement, with all due respect I'm not sure you know what you are talking about. When the borwser interprets the web based language, it is as easily doing it as a regular programming language (i.e. working C# with CGI). The internet is not something isolated from the computer, and if you know your way around regular programming languages you expectedly know how to intertwine them with the web, as is the norm. Again, they are not independent of one another. |
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Post by Virtuoso on Apr 13, 2008 20:21:41 GMT
Support is a board that I think will always stay, even if it doesn't not generate any of activity. Fixed. |
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Post by James on Apr 13, 2008 20:29:19 GMT
I am observant? I went through most of the threads in the coding boards (prior to signing up) thus making my realization. I'm not some random newbie who has no idea what forums are about. I'm here because I was referred to it as a place where coding (at least at one point) was a highlight. So naturally, I went into those boards. Fair enough, but you tried to word things prior in a way to make you seem quicker than you are, no offense meant. As for your final statement, with all due respect I'm not sure you know what you are talking about. When the borwser interprets the web based language, it is as easily doing it as a regular programming language (i.e. working C# with CGI). The internet is not something isolated from the computer, and if you know your way around regular programming languages you expectedly know how to intertwine them with the web, as is the norm. Again, they are not independent of one another. I don't think you understand what I'm getting at. Knowledge of programming languages and the Internet (web-based coding languages, services, browsers, etc) does not mean people are knowledgeable about computers. Being knowledgeable about computers is when dealing with desktop support, hardware decisions, varying operating systems, etc. |
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Post by iAxis* on Apr 13, 2008 20:31:09 GMT
I don't think you understand what I'm getting at. Knowledge of programming languages and the Internet (web-based coding languages, services, browsers, etc) does not mean people are knowledgeable about computers. Being knowledgeable about computers is when dealing with desktop support, hardware decisions, varying operating systems, etc. You mean hacking/cracking vs. Developing - fair enough. Either way, an event split between the two could be healthy. |
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Post by betterthanyou on Apr 14, 2008 2:48:48 GMT
There are WAY too many boards. It dilutes the forum and makes it hard for noobies - I would know.
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Post by gray929 on Apr 14, 2008 3:10:51 GMT
There are WAY too many boards. It dilutes the forum and makes it hard for noobies - I would know. This is about our coding boards arrangement, not the forum layout. And, if there are too many boards for you, click on the category title to hide the boards you think you won't use. Will be easier for you to navigate. But, I'd leave 'em. You'll get use to it.  |
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Post by Dalton on Apr 14, 2008 20:04:53 GMT
I agree with alot of what Virt says and pretty much all of what James says. My input on a board layout is as follows. Coding/Tech- Code Support
- Hardware/Software Support (For Desktop issues, questions about specs, software help and User generated FAQs, Gadget <Iphone, PDA, Game Console, etc> Support, Hardware Modding questions etc.)
- Technology Talk (Includes systems and web programming; along with gadgets <see above> and talk about Modding Computer and Game Console parts and for general tech topics not covered in other boards, <<To make sure things that are considered computer tech by Iaxis' definition are included or excluded due to some of them having their own boards.>>)
Thats just my opinion, it may be way off kelter with anything anyone else agrees with |
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Post by Dalton on Apr 14, 2008 23:21:28 GMT
Dalton, you and your retarded self should go back to what you are good at: sucking dick. Also: no. You are wrong. OMGLAWLHAXHAX It is really pathetic that someone has no life so they have to register a hundred million accounts and spam the forum. Its even more pathetic that you tempt them more with responses like that. |
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Post by nrich on Apr 14, 2008 23:27:40 GMT
ORDER IN THIS COURTROOM, OR I WILL HAVE ALL OF YOU JAILED OVER NOTHING.
=P
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Post by James on Apr 15, 2008 1:10:42 GMT
Dalton, you and your retarded self should go back to what you are good at: sucking dick. Also: no. You are wrong. OMGLAWLHAXHAX Don't bother posting something like this.
Frankly, I am getting sick and fucking tired of having to watch people get babysat. Do not post a useless that will stir up more trouble. Do not provoke Dalton. And Dalton, the same goes for you, do not provoke Virt. I don't want to see either of you even acknowledge a provoking message. Now let me make myself clear on something. I have no grudge against Virt or Dalton. I have a friendship with Virt that dates back quite awhile, and though I do not know Dalton near as well, I have nothing against him and would not let my friendship with Virt bias my treatment toward either. As for whomever that account was, I can only assume it was Ryan, judging on the phrasing and attack at Dalton... grow up. It's pathetic seeing you have nothing better to do than this shit. You're as useful as a stepped ramp and as practical as the Bugatti Veyron, only, ya know, not an achievement of any kind. |
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Post by Kay on Apr 15, 2008 3:11:08 GMT
James. ::formeonly::
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Post by Bobby Hensley on Apr 16, 2008 9:08:32 GMT
only issue i see is your moderator...
that james guy is a noob. why would he ever be a mod?
pssssh
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Post by gray929 on Apr 16, 2008 10:38:24 GMT
only issue i see is your moderator... that james guy is a noob. why would he ever be a mod? pssssh He asked me how to use a UBBC code the other day. I don't know what car was thinking when giving him the job. =/ |
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