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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: STRAITJACKET on September 09, 2011, 08:47:45 PM

Title: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on September 09, 2011, 08:47:45 PM

 Hey everyone, I'm in the process right now as we speak of playing around with forum , possible color changes, adding a portal, page, etc. This process may be on going over the next few days. If you see something and you dont like it let me know. As of right now the portal page is up. When you go to straightprep.com/forum it will take you straight to the portal first , if you want to nav to the forum click on the forum button at the top of the portal.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: Outonowhere on September 09, 2011, 08:55:22 PM

I noticed!  Im sure itll turn out great...


NO PRESSURE!  :))

 [url=http://yoursmiles.org/p-m

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: Veritas on September 09, 2011, 09:01:29 PM

Looks good so far.

You might want to add a link on the index page to the forums in addition to the toolbar up top.  It'll help with the new people...

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: NOLA556 on September 09, 2011, 09:06:03 PM

right off the bat, I'd say that the portal page is cool, but I'd put a "forum" button in a more obvious place. make it big and dummy-proof.

just my .02

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on September 09, 2011, 09:08:52 PM

workin on it, thanks guys.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on September 09, 2011, 09:26:32 PM

 Working on making a button to go where the flag image is for the banner on the portal , which will basically be a redirect button to access the forum , it involves making the button and writing the code could be a while with other things going on , we will get there. I have a good friend helping me out fellas he gets most of the credit. Im just cracking the whip,lol.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on September 09, 2011, 09:30:45 PM

     Dog tags , what you think instead of the grenades for new post emblem.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: Outonowhere on September 09, 2011, 09:46:54 PM

Quote from: STRAITJACKET on September 09, 2011, 09:30:45 PM

     Dog tags , what you think instead of the grenades for new post emblem.

Like it, and would be "tamer" than G'nades lol[URL=http://www.smileyvault.co

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: Kobalt on September 09, 2011, 10:05:35 PM

For the love of god man add a view your post button!

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on September 09, 2011, 10:21:22 PM

Quote from: TheSpiritofAdventure on September 09, 2011, 10:05:35 PM

For the love of god man add a view your post button!

Hey Spirit, If your wanting to view your posts , which is the way Im taking it , I might be wrong. You can by going to your profile and show posts.   Its not written into this forums code any other way, to do that I would have to make a button for each and every member and link it to that individual. I would have to do that every time we gained a new member. Is that what your asking?

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: sledge on September 10, 2011, 01:45:14 AM

Quote from: Luscious Larry on September 09, 2011, 10:23:50 PM

I like the dogtags over the grenades. It looks less militant.

I agree.  The dogtags are probably a good move.   [URL=http://www.smileyvault.co

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: 505th.NM.Militia on September 10, 2011, 05:19:02 AM

Everythings looking amazing.   Recent posts and recent topics on the portal are kinda redundant, same with news on top and bottom of portal.   

Also the featured video on the portal won't always be thatguyisms.  If you want a featured video, or want to suggest one hit us up!

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on September 10, 2011, 08:09:06 AM

  Thanks for all the help guys, suggestions, etc. Yeah there is some redundancy on the portal, didnt want it looking to bare until I knew what you wanted in those blocks, lol.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: JohnyMac on September 10, 2011, 08:52:05 AM

I noticed that before you sign in there is a list of forum members based on their number of posts. I suggest you loose it. IMO we are looking for quality posts not quantity.

With that said, I am continuously amazed with you guys who started the forum and are making it better each and every day. After one month this forum is already better then Mr L&L ever was.

Thank you.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on September 10, 2011, 09:13:20 AM

Quote from: JohnyMac on September 10, 2011, 08:52:05 AM

I noticed that before you sign in there is a list of forum members based on their number of posts. I suggest you loose it. IMO we are looking for quality posts not quantity.

With that said, I am continuously amazed with you guys who started the forum and are making it better each and every day. After one month this forum is already better then Mr L&L ever was.

Thank you.

Agreed,  I'm on it.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: thatGuy on September 10, 2011, 11:46:24 AM

JohnyMac, it is better because of you guys. You all are stepping up!

Thanks for all the hardwork guys and for the guys that are really stepping it up I
can't even begin to express how impressed I am with you.

 [url=http://www.freesmileys.or

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on September 19, 2011, 09:36:42 PM

 Everyones name inside the post block is now white , should make it easier to read than the burnt orange color it was before.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: thatGuy on September 19, 2011, 10:03:54 PM

I noticed that StraightJacket... epic man, great work!

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on September 19, 2011, 10:13:38 PM

Changing post background colors nobody panic, trying to find a good shade. Make it a ltitle easier to read.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: rah45 on September 19, 2011, 10:43:48 PM

Just don't make it black or pink, and we're cool.  ;)

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: thatGuy on September 19, 2011, 10:46:57 PM

I kinda liked the gray now that we have white lettering for our names.

I am waiting though because you have never failed to impress me.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on September 20, 2011, 05:18:19 PM

  Anyone that has added a link to post recently noticed the text was in a slate gray color very hard to read on the tan post background, color has been changed to white.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: thatGuy on September 20, 2011, 07:57:02 PM

DAMN! StraightJacket is hooking it up!

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: sledge on September 20, 2011, 08:02:27 PM

hey, I like this bumper sticker.  That's pretty damn slick.  When are they available?

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: 505th.NM.Militia on September 20, 2011, 08:06:03 PM

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!   

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: Ghost on September 20, 2011, 08:27:15 PM

I like the multicam in the background, with the OD Green/grey and the coyote brown together. Real cozy :D

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: WhiskeyJack on September 20, 2011, 08:27:30 PM

Looking real nice guys. A++ straightjacket [URL=http://www.smileyvault.co

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: APX808 on September 20, 2011, 09:01:40 PM

I have to admit that in the beginning I liked the grey version more, but now with the multicam in the background the board its looking real nice
I found the text with the gradient effect gets really hard to read

Keep the good work straightjacket    [URL=http://www.smileyvault.co

EDIT: Disregard what I said about a gradient in the text... Its a strange effect that happens if I'm watching a movie in the background while reading the blog...

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on September 20, 2011, 09:48:23 PM

 Thanks a lot guys, Im trying to squeeze in the time for this in a very narrow window when I get home in the evenings, its going slower than I would have liked but its gettin there. [URL=http://www.smileyvault.co

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: Currahee on September 21, 2011, 09:10:55 AM

I'm finding the new colors much easier to read.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: Veritas on September 21, 2011, 09:32:41 AM

Looks much better.  A lot easier on the eyes.  Needs a little more OD green here and there, but that's just my 2 cents.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: Neo55 on September 21, 2011, 08:20:08 PM

New here and it looks great Strait. I see in News header the header has a link in it for a contest. Use this (copy and paste) and they can just click on on the words. Just trying to help.

New Contest (http://straightprep.com/forum/index.php?topic=513.msg5224#msg5224)

Code: [Select]

[url=http://straightprep.com/forum/index.php?topic=513.msg5224#msg5224][color=green][size=4]New Contest[/size][/color][/url]

Content Contest Winners Announced: Congratulations everyone! (http://straightprep.com/forum/index.php?topic=282.0)

Code: [Select]

[url=http://straightprep.com/forum/index.php?topic=282.0][color=green][size=4]Content Contest Winners Announced: Congratulations everyone![/size][/color][/url]

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on September 21, 2011, 08:30:34 PM

 Thanks Neo, glad to see you made it.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on October 19, 2011, 06:09:12 PM

   Hey fellas, I just installed the Aeva Media Mod to the forum, if you havent already noticed you will be able to auto embed vids from various places and watch them within the post. Sorry I cant remember who made this suggestion a while back but good call on the mod, sorry it took so long to get around to installing it. Enjoy. Example below.


http://youtu.be/CZv_lvvIVoI (http://youtu.be/CZv_lvvIVoI)

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: APX808 on October 19, 2011, 06:26:33 PM

Hell yeah!! I suggested that, it really rocks. Keep the good work guyz

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on October 19, 2011, 06:30:36 PM

 Good suggestion APX  [URL=http://www.smileyvault.co

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: 505th.NM.Militia on October 19, 2011, 07:55:36 PM

That's awesome gents!

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: Boonedawg on October 19, 2011, 07:58:53 PM

 Cool feature....now that I've wasted an hour watching metallica vids.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: thatGuy on November 11, 2011, 12:20:04 AM

You wasted an hour Boone or you had an epic hour chocked full of win? [URL=http://www.smileyvault.co

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: Boonedawg on November 11, 2011, 01:07:27 AM

Deffinatley win! 

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on January 24, 2012, 07:37:24 PM

   Just noticed that Reavers vids were not displaying when he tried embedding them in the trench humor topic "laugh your ass off thread"  turns out we hit the default setting for the limit of 12 embeds per page , it has now been increased to 20. So embed away!!

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: thatGuy on January 24, 2012, 07:40:16 PM

Thanks Strait, you're the man.. man.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: STRAITJACKET on January 24, 2012, 08:02:08 PM

Quote from: thatguy on January 24, 2012, 07:40:16 PM

Thanks Strait, you're the man.. man.

 Only on Tuesdays  :D, no prob.

Title: Re: making some changes
Post by: thatGuy on January 24, 2012, 08:04:09 PM

Just don't tell the wife... :))