Improvements

Nothing is perfect.

I would be very happy to hear members opinions on the forum, and the website. Please feel free to post messages about how the forum and website can be improved.

Thanks

Dan

This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 25/04/2007 23:17:20

Dan,
I like the forum, you have kept it nice and simple which is good.

One of the little niggles that I do have is, if after I've typed my message I then want to convert some of the text into bold etc., the 'code' defaults to the end of my message even though I've highlighted a particular word in the middle of the text message...

Perhaps some general instructions on how to post a thread?
I discovered one member who was not sure how to post a thread - a couple of PMs later that person had cracked it but there are probably others out there with the same predicament and who may be too proud to ask, or they just don't understand phrases like URL or http//, maybe they don't know how to get a jpeg or gif address!

Please provide simple step by step instructions on how to:

Post Threads,
Post Images,
Send PMs,
(Iknow that there are some instructions already in place but please make them simple and readily understood for those who don't know their way around Website Forums.)

Cheers,
Nick

Hi Nic,

Thanks for the feedback. The "Bold" highlight issue is quite tricky to resolve , but i'll certainly give it a go.

I will also post some help guides over the next few days, and i'll try to keep things simple. You'll have to let me know how well I do.

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 25/04/2007 23:15:13

No probs

Wow I've just noticed I'm a Lance Jack already - promotion is far faster in here than it was in the RAF :wink:

Admin wrote:Hi Nic,

Thanks for the feedback. The "Bold" highlight issue is quite tricky to resolve , but i'll certainly give it a go.

Dan,
It seems that you've cracked this one - well done and thanks!
Cheers,
Nick

Dan,
Sorry if I'm the only one posting on this topic :wink:
Can you sort out the clock please? [I'm posting this at 10.37hrs but it will prolly show the wrong time of posting!

Cheers,
Nick

Anonymous wrote:Dan,
Sorry if I'm the only one posting on this topic :wink:
Can you sort out the clock please? [I'm posting this at 10.37hrs but it will prolly show the wrong time of posting!
Cheers,
Nick

Yep, it's about an hour out!
Nick

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 24/05/2007 11:59:49

Dan,
Just me with another suggestion! [don't groan - it was you that suggested it!]
I notice that 'Threads' and 'Replies' can be posted without the need of 'logging on' to the Site, this has resulted in a lot of 'Anonymous' posts recently.
Would it not be better if folk wishing to post Threads etc had to Log on before they were able to post?
Cheers,
Nick
ps. thanks for sorting out the clock issue

Can you add a site 'hits' counter?

NIC wrote:Dan,
Just me with another suggestion! [don't groan - it was you that suggested it!]
I notice that 'Threads' and 'Replies' can be posted without the need of 'logging on' to the Site, this has resulted in a lot of 'Anonymous' posts recently.
Would it not be better if folk wishing to post Threads etc had to Log on before they were able to post?
Cheers,
Nick
ps. thanks for sorting out the clock issue

Hi Nic,

It is possible to make it mandatory for users to login before they can post. However I am conscious of the fact that many potential posters may not be "forum savvy" and I want to make it as easy as possible for people to post.
We can however make it mandatory to be logged in for specific forums, e.g. we could make this the case for "Collectors & Memorobilia" forum, but not for the "Looking for information" forum, what do you think?

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 02/06/2007 15:25:43

Ok, you now need to be logged in to post in the following forums:

Using the Online Forum
Collectors and Memorabilia Exchange
Commando Veterans Events

Anonymous post are allowed in the forums:

General Topics
Looking for Information

Admin wrote:
Hi Nic,

It is possible to make it mandatory for users to login before they can post. However I am conscious of the fact that many potential posters may not be "forum savvy" and I want to make it as easy as possible for people to post.
We can however make it mandatory to be logged in for specific forums, e.g. we could make this the case for "Collectors & Memorobilia" forum, but not for the "Looking for information" forum, what do you think?

Good point and I'm happy with your decisions.
The Site continues to improve and the ranks are slowly swelling. Keep up the great work guys - where ever you are

Nick