How to improve this forum?

axisus · September 2023

I need a filter that only shows threads I'm interested in - by the power of magic, I don't want to have to faff around programming algorithms

I'd like a flashy thing to flash when I type something that is going to annoy lots of people as my personal filter has never worked

I'd like an auto post that posts a comment directly after mine. I seem to 'kill' a lot of threads, my post being the last ever. This will make me feel less bad about myself

Much of my posting is at work so I'd like a feature that flips to a spreadsheet when I touch a key on the number pad

I'd like an area where I can better manage my sock accounts

I'd like to be able to LOL my own funny stuff

S56035 · September 2023

There's loads of good things that could be done but I think a effective search function would be highest on my list (not that the admin's have asked for a list!!)

Roland · September 2023

stickyfiddle said:

FWIW I wouldn't mind helping with a bit of list-setup-admin for tagging but you'd def need to include Other with a free text box either way. And you'd probably get loads of people still do it wrong (Gibson ticked for Epis and Fender for Squiers at the very least..) which adds to the classifieds admin burden.

It’s hard enough to get some people to provide price, picture, and description. Tags would be a nightmare. I’ve come to the conclusion that lack of such information helps potential buyers identify sellers who might be less than honest, or difficult to deal with.

FX_Munkee · September 2023

axisus said:

I need a filter that only shows threads I'm interested in - by the power of magic, I don't want to have to faff around programming algorithms

I'd like a flashy thing to flash when I type something that is going to annoy lots of people as my personal filter has never worked

I'd like an auto post that posts a comment directly after mine. I seem to 'kill' a lot of threads, my post being the last ever. This will make me feel less bad about myself

Much of my posting is at work so I'd like a feature that flips to a spreadsheet when I touch a key on the number pad

I'd like an area where I can better manage my sock accounts

I'd like to be able to LOL my own funny stuff

This is depressingly like a normal client brief.

Sporky · September 2023

I'd like a button that o ly I have that makes a spring-loaded boxing glove come out of someone else's monitor and biff them on the nose.

Not hard enough to damage or hurt, just a squeaky "honk!" and a jump-scare.

stickyfiddle · September 2023

Roland said:

stickyfiddle said:

FWIW I wouldn't mind helping with a bit of list-setup-admin for tagging but you'd def need to include Other with a free text box either way. And you'd probably get loads of people still do it wrong (Gibson ticked for Epis and Fender for Squiers at the very least..) which adds to the classifieds admin burden.

It’s hard enough to get some people to provide price, picture, and description. Tags would be a nightmare. I’ve come to the conclusion that lack of such information helps potential buyers identify sellers who might be less than honest, or difficult to deal with.

Yeah I'm inclined to agree. It's a constant amazement how many folks will just write "Gibson R9, nice flame top, £5k" and wonder why they immediately get a deluge of "Pics? Trades? Age? Case & candy? Weight? etc etc"

Offset · September 2023

stickyfiddle said:

Timcito said:

How about weaponizing posts by adding a 'like' capability?

That'd really up the animosity and partisanship by a few notches!

I thought that was what lols were for!!

Though tbh if you really want animosity we could bring back Facepalms - hours of fun...!!

...or re-admit Drew...

munckee · September 2023

Sporky said:

I'd like a button that o ly I have that makes a spring-loaded boxing glove come out of someone else's monitor and biff them on the nose.

Not hard enough to damage or hurt, just a squeaky "honk!" and a jump-scare.

I want the same as this but with spikes which have been dipped in slow but painful poison.

Sporky · September 2023

munckee said:

Sporky said:

I'd like a button that o ly I have that makes a spring-loaded boxing glove come out of someone else's monitor and biff them on the nose.

Not hard enough to damage or hurt, just a squeaky "honk!" and a jump-scare.

I want the same as this but with spikes which have been dipped in slow but painful poison.

But I'd still have the button?

munckee · September 2023

Sporky said:

munckee said:

Sporky said:

I'd like a button that o ly I have that makes a spring-loaded boxing glove come out of someone else's monitor and biff them on the nose.

Not hard enough to damage or hurt, just a squeaky "honk!" and a jump-scare.

I want the same as this but with spikes which have been dipped in slow but painful poison.

But I'd still have the button?

Nope, you're on the list : )

Sporky · September 2023

Fortunately I've been developing immunity to exactly that poison over the last several years.

Wazmeister · September 2023

Can we install a 'twat/dickhead' radar ?

Jetsam1 · September 2023

A lovely picture of an otter at random intervals to make everything all rainbows and loveliness.

digitalscream · September 2023

Wazmeister said:

Can we install a 'twat/dickhead' radar ?

We had the functionality to crowdsource that. Unfortunately, the way it was used said more about the crowd than it did the recipients

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Sporky · September 2023

All avatars should be randomised every time someone posts.

scrumhalf · September 2023

Offset said:

stickyfiddle said:

Timcito said:

How about weaponizing posts by adding a 'like' capability?

That'd really up the animosity and partisanship by a few notches!

I thought that was what lols were for!!

Though tbh if you really want animosity we could bring back Facepalms - hours of fun...!!

...or re-admit Drew...

Can we have a yellow card button?

spark240 · September 2023

I too find the search function unusable, and uploading images is painful for me at least using Flickr.

That said…I’m well aware of the frustrations of having a website let alone a forum like this, …and it’s free….so…can’t complain.

bacchanalian · September 2023

A more effective ignore function would make for a more pleasant experience.

Roland · September 2023

scrumhalf said:
Can we have a yellow card button?

Aha. I detect a yellow card troll.

TimmyO · September 2023

Sporky said:

Fortunately I've been developing immunity to exactly that poison over the last several years.

Hmm ok then - the button flashes up a picture of a Lobster on your monitor?

randella · September 2023

spark240 said:

I too find the search function unusable, and uploading images is painful for me at least using Flickr.

That said…I’m well aware of the frustrations of having a website let alone a forum like this, …and it’s free….so…can’t complain.

Google has the FB indexed - you can limit your Google searches to a specific website using the site: keyword like the following:

fender AND bassman site:https://www.thefretboard.co.uk

digitalscream · September 2023

randella said:

spark240 said:

I too find the search function unusable, and uploading images is painful for me at least using Flickr.

That said…I’m well aware of the frustrations of having a website let alone a forum like this, …and it’s free….so…can’t complain.

Google has the FB indexed - you can limit your Google searches to a specific website using the site: keyword like the following:

fender AND bassman site:https://www.thefretboard.co.uk

Yes, but there's functionality in the built-in search which doesn't exist in Google - for example ordering by date, restricting to specific categories or searching by user.

There's all sorts of useful stuff in there, it's just not obvious how to use it.

swiller · September 2023

Chat /shoutbox on front page.
Full slipper section and mandatory slipper shots in all pics of items for sale.
Ask Swill - Spoof Agony aunt thread where the advice is all silly and slightly insulting.
A pub thread - where drunk people congregate and talk nonsense.

Sporky · September 2023

TimmyO said:

Sporky said:

Fortunately I've been developing immunity to exactly that poison over the last several years.

Hmm ok then - the button flashes up a picture of a Lobster on your monitor?

I was never actually scared of lobsters; that was a cunning feint.

Superman's big mistake was letting the world know about kryptonite.

I let people believe I was afraid of lobsters so that they wouldn't find out that my true phobia is delicious cake.

TimmyO · September 2023

digitalscream said:

randella said:

spark240 said:

I too find the search function unusable, and uploading images is painful for me at least using Flickr.

That said…I’m well aware of the frustrations of having a website let alone a forum like this, …and it’s free….so…can’t complain.

Google has the FB indexed - you can limit your Google searches to a specific website using the site: keyword like the following:

fender AND bassman site:https://www.thefretboard.co.uk

Yes, but there's functionality in the built-in search which doesn't exist in Google - for example ordering by date, restricting to specific categories or searching by user.

There's all sorts of useful stuff in there, it's just not obvious how to use it.

Can the options button be made easier to press on iOS pls ?

digitalscream · September 2023

@TimmyO - I'll do my best. I'm going to try to have a brief spell of cosmetic fixes this weekend, between rugby matches.

I can't test on iOS (I refuse to have that trash in my house...), but I'll do what i can to tidy up

TTony · September 2023

digitalscream said:

I can't test on iOS

But you just might be able to find someone who could ...

(though then you'd get into "which version" of iOS )

MikeS · September 2023

Removing the option to post/comment on folks sales posts.

EricTheWeary · September 2023

MikeS said:

Removing the option to post/comment on folks sales posts.

I have said this multiple times as a serious suggestion. Transactions by PM and then the OP can update their ad to answer FAQs and when sold. No bumping of posts but I think that's probably fine. Given the number of skirmishes arising from Classifieds if it was possible it would save the modmins a lot of hassle as well.

Benm39 · September 2023

Remove all pics and brand descriptions from all for sale ads so that every purchase is an exciting mystery shop...

"Guitar, electric, pretty colour, reasonable condition £xxxx "

That should save me vast sums of money.

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