This place needs some help right off the bat, I know. But hey, it works and that's something! There will probably be images here and there that don't really look very good (like those nasty things on the front page) but if I could get some suggestions from you all of what you'd like to see here, I can make some improvements.

One big thing I'm looking for from people are avatars. Little 64x64 images (or smaller) that can be used as icons for different members.

Also, I think the member titles are kind of janked up right now - but hopefully that will work itself out after a bit. I'm just glad we were able to retain the members and the majority (if not all) of the posts.

So please, hit me with the message board requests and I'll get to work on em.


Michael

hey this thing tells you what number you were when you joined the board-now we can add that to our t-shirts!

So, I tried to give myself an avatar, here is what happened:


Sorry, an error occured. If you are unsure on how to use a feature, or don't know why you got this error message, try looking through the help files for more information.

The error returned was:

You do not have permission to upload avatars to this server

That's amazing that I am member #67. It is my favorite number and it means a lot to me, what a coincidence. If you knew me in high school and I paged you (assuming you were cool and had a pager) I would put in *67 after the number so the receiver would know who I was. After a three day hiatus I couldn't think of anything more irrelevant to post than that.

(Edited by deevol at 6:19 am on Jul. 5, 2002)

Yeah, I'm kind of bummed about that, too. For now, you just have to find something on the internet.

ok, I'll take a factory one.

Wow. This new format is actually pretty cool. It's filled with lots of information. Like for instance, I did not know that I joined the Features MB at 6:47 AM. Or that I post, on average, 2.7 times per day. Or that 51% of my posts have been in the "Misc." section. I like information. Cheers to the new message board.

Or put something on the internet and use that...

Will

I'll second that... the new format, with avatars and posting stats and all that, kicks ass! Kudos to whomever is responsible.

Will

or that you have posted more than any other user. but i think you already knew that. damn you are sexy.

All right, found a new one.

whats an avatar? and how do you get those pictures by your name?

Alright. Go to the Your Control Panel link. In there, on the left, will be options. One is to change your avatar. You can do it there. It is an image that goes along with your name when you post. Like mine...its an S...for now anyway. I am trying to think so something clever.

Stephanie... is that the S from your nametag, or am I imagining things?

Will

I think that it is similar actually. How come you didnt say hi, Wiyum?

I dunno... struck with sudden shyness I suppose, and I had to get back to Chattanooga immediately...

Plus, I've been posting for like a week...

Will

Well, just make sure that stop by and say hey at the shows coming up if you see any of us. I am sure that it would be nice to meet you. I am always up for meeting fellow fans of The Features.

I'll do that next time. I'm sure it'll be less awkward by then.

Will

it seems i'm not the only person who suffers from fits of shyness...



i also just realized the irony of being called damon, but having a picture of liam...

(Edited by damon at 3:22 pm on Jul. 7, 2002)

By no means! I had to gather all of my courage to go meet everyone at Dancin' in the District... and I was expected!

there are some people on this message board that would criticize you for that. i am not one of those people, but they know who they/she are/is...

i commend you for being brave

(Edited by damon at 4:30 pm on Jul. 7, 2002)

Just because I criticize you, damon, doesn't mean that I criticize others. If you want to fight, we can fight. I am pretty sure I could take you anyway (and, that isn't saying much, given the size difference between us of 5'5" and 6'2"). Anyway, bring it. Fight at The Boro on the 22nd, you all.

I'll fight anyone, anywhere.

one way or another, you're going down

First of all... Michael, thanks for all of your hard work. I can't imagine that it's been easy to convert the whole board from one software system to another. We all appreciate your hard work (which should be obvious from the amount of activity this place has seen in the last couple of days).

If you're serious about taking user requests, my top three (in no particular order) would be:
- Recovery of older posts.
- Clever SQL statement to change quote tags from older messages to the newer style of quotes. (Actually, the tag format looks the same, but for some reason, they are not properly displayed.)
- Recovery of old private messages (or maybe I'm the only one who used this feature)

Even if the older messages (public or private) can't be put into the new system, I'd like to have them in a text file or something.

OK... forget this one. All of the old posts are here. In order to see them, you have to change the "from" setting from "the last 30 days" to "the beginning" when viewing a forum. Perhaps I should actually explore the message board before making requests.

I would like to replace this request with another one:

- The ability to upload avatars

Good suggestions. I think there is a script to convert old private messages to the new system.. I will do some snooping around during the next week and see if I can get it working.

As for uploading avatars to the server I am very hesitant. Mostly because server space is limited and we've already cheesed off our host once by having the old msg board kill the server (my fault I'm sure). But screw it, we're nowhere near the server limit and if you guys use it responsibly it should be cool (if you don't.. I can just turn it off). Using your avatar as a template, I'm going to limit the filesize to 5k (and the image size is no bigger than 64x64). Should be turned on by the time you read this (assuming I don't encounter any problems).

Michael

Cool, hey everyone, look, it's ME!

...and it's liam!

...and that guy from the Features EP...

anonymity can be boring sometimes, can't it. Alas.

Will

oh you are so adorable. you need to put that picture of you getting hooded.

not likely, I was in pain for that picture.

Are you naked in that picture?

Yeah. Well, under my cap and gown at least. No, the pain was that I had to squat down so the dean could place the hood around my neck. I have a bum foot so when I crouched down a pain shot straight up my leg, right when the picture was being taken.

I think they meant the picture you use for your avatar. I thought that at first, but you're just wearing a tan colored t shirt, I think.

Will

oh, nope, not naked in either case.

Yes, that's what we meant. I'm referring to the "royal" we.

I think you were wanting to hear something about my royal wee wee.

wee wee jokes are timeless.

Back to the avatar stuff....

So, if I decide to change my avatar and upload a new one, will it replace the old one or just pile up on the server. I don't want to bog it down, but I wouldn't mind some variety.