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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 10, 2003 3:30 AM

First, excellent job Dave!! I like all the changes.

As far as suggestions, well… I would like to see an easy way to search for member locations. I think it would be easier to discuss local shops, clubs and get in touch with other members of the forum.

I would also like to see a list of member websites. The only way I know how to check for websites is to look at a member profile, or see if a link is under a post. It is just a little hard to find the websites as it stands now.

These are just a couple things I would find useful, but like I said, GREAT JOB WITH THE FORUM!!! Keep up the good work,

erick

Oh, I also want to add that I LOVE that I can see who is on the forums at the same time as me. I guess I’m not sure how this helps me, but I think it is really cool. Big Smile [:D]

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erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 7:21 AM

Dave I just wanted to say again you've done an excellent job on the upgrade and also wanted to mention that this is the ONLY forum I've been on where the web developer asked for input, opinions or suggestions...and then went and incorporated nearly everything that everyone asked for!!!!! Big Smile [:D]

Y'all are great!! Give our thanks to everyone on your team and to the higher-ups who are approving all the input from us!!!

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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David Voss

Member since
December 2002
From: Waukesha, WI

Posted by David Voss on Monday, October 27, 2003 2:52 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by blackwolfscd
Oh, and one last thing: In the past, when replying for the first time to a thread, the first box under 'OPTIONS' said "Notify me when a reply is posted" and upon subsequent replies it said "Don't notify...". Now it says "Notify..." all the time. I take it this is by design and that if I tick the box it won't unsubscribe me to the thread? Just wondering again...

I guess I could take the easy way out and say "Yes, it's by design", but it's not. Black Eye [B)]

Thank you for noticing it AND taking the time to bring it to our attention.

David Voss Senior Web Developer Kalmbach Publishing Co. Join me on the FSM Map

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BlackWolf3945

Member since
December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Monday, October 27, 2003 2:46 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by David Voss

The post subjects are in bold like this in the above posts (smaller font):
RE: RE: WANTED - Feedback about the forums [Oct 2003]

I'm wondering if I should keep them or do away with post subjects for replies? Does anyone pay attention to them?

I don't exactly pay attention to them (didn't notice until after that last post) but when I see 'em, they make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Or sumthin' like that, I dunno why, though...

On other forums I usually change that anyway, not here though. And again, I dunno Y...

Also, are there really new smilies? Or are these guys just grabbing stuff off the web?

OR are they only available to the original 'dirty dozen'? Just wondering...

EDIT: NEVERMIND! Just saw the link to the expanded smilie list!! Blush [:I]

Oh, and one last thing: In the past, when replying for the first time to a thread, the first box under 'OPTIONS' said "Notify me when a reply is posted" and upon subsequent replies it said "Don't notify...". Now it says "Notify..." all the time. I take it this is by design and that if I tick the box it won't unsubscribe me to the thread? Just wondering again...

Fade to Black...

Steve O. Reno Check Out My Photo Sets on Flickr

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berny13

Member since
February 2003
From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley

Posted by berny13 on Sunday, October 26, 2003 2:01 PM

Dave. Take a break. Zzz [zzz]

Unwind.

No more down time. Laugh [(-D]

Give me a chance to learn the new forum before you go changing it on me again. Confused [%-)]

Berny

Phormer Phantom Phixer

On the bench

TF-102A Delta Dagger, 32nd FIS, 54-1370, 1/48 scale. Monogram Pro Modeler with C&H conversion.

Revell F-4E Phantom II 33rd TFW, 58th TFS, 69-260, 1/32 scale.

Tamiya F-4D Phantom II, 13th TFS, 66-8711, 1/32 scale. F-4 Phantom Group Build.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 12:40 PM

Love the new smilies Dave. Haven't found anything yet I don't like. Bow [bow]

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RAF120

Member since
March 2003
From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike

Posted by RAF120 on Sunday, October 26, 2003 11:12 AM

Thanks for the clock Dave. The GMT -6hrs is a nice touch Thumbs Up [tup]

Love all the new smilies too.
The post subject in bold I found a little distracting at first but I think I'll get use to it.

Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Sunday, October 26, 2003 11:08 AM

The brown is much easier to read than the green Dave ... thank you!

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 5:02 AM

Keep em...helps me remember where I am and what Im replying to....and sometimes even helps me remember what I was gonna say. LOL
Chris

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David Voss

Member since
December 2002
From: Waukesha, WI

Post Subjects

Posted by David Voss on Sunday, October 26, 2003 1:28 AM

The post subjects are in bold like this in the above posts (smaller font):
RE: RE: WANTED - Feedback about the forums [Oct 2003]

I'm wondering if I should keep them or do away with post subjects for replies? Does anyone pay attention to them?

David Voss Senior Web Developer Kalmbach Publishing Co. Join me on the FSM Map

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David Voss

Member since
December 2002
From: Waukesha, WI

Posted by David Voss on Sunday, October 26, 2003 1:06 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by blackwolfscd

Yuck! Don't like the green at all. I want my maroon!!!! I'm indifferent on the type size, not too bad. I do like the change in the 'edit', 'delete' & 'quote' controls, though...

Yeah, I wasn't liking the green either (or I'm easily swayed by your opinion) so I went back to maroon, redish colors. Still not satisfied. Black Eye [B)]

David Voss Senior Web Developer Kalmbach Publishing Co. Join me on the FSM Map

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 12:59 AM

I have to say, David, that I'm quite impressed with the new forum layout. You've been quite the busy little bee, haven't you? Bow [bow]

demono69

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 12:29 AM

I LOVE the new smilies Dave!!!! Sorry, i just hadtoo..... Sign - Welcome [#welcome]

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BlackWolf3945

Member since
December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Sunday, October 26, 2003 12:07 AM

Yuck! Don't like the green at all. I want my maroon!!!! I'm indifferent on the type size, not too bad. I do like the change in the 'edit', 'delete' & 'quote' controls, though...

Fade to Black...

Steve O. Reno Check Out My Photo Sets on Flickr

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David Voss

Member since
December 2002
From: Waukesha, WI

Posted by David Voss on Saturday, October 25, 2003 11:53 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by shermanfreak
Small complaint on my part is the green lettering isn't as well defined for these old eyes.

(reposted from the announcement thread....)

I don't know...I'm still not happy with the colors. I wasn't quite prepared with a full color spec, so I've been spending a couple of hours trying a couple of variations. I think I'm 'bout ready to call it a night.

I changed the link colors, hit your F5 key to refresh your browser and see if it's an improvement. Before we had been using a dark red, I might go back to it.

David Voss Senior Web Developer Kalmbach Publishing Co. Join me on the FSM Map

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Saturday, October 25, 2003 11:39 PM

Dave, nice job. I noticed that most of the recommended changes are here. Great work. Many thanks. - Ed

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

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erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Saturday, October 25, 2003 11:36 PM

Really nice job Dave!! I noticed you incorporated almost all the changes I can remember someone asking about in the new layout. Thanks for the hard work!!

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 25, 2003 11:34 PM

Really like the new features. I think I'm going to enjoy this.

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Saturday, October 25, 2003 11:31 PM

New forums have some nice features David .... BRAVO. It's going to take a little while to get used to them.

Small complaint on my part is the green lettering isn't as well defined for these old eyes.

All in all ... looks great.

Thank you

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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roadkill_275

Member since
September 2003
From: North East Texas

Posted by roadkill_275 on Friday, October 24, 2003 5:34 PM

Hello Dave,
All of my comments that I made in my Topic Thank You FSM still apply. If anything I'm even more thankful now for such a wonderful place to voice my opinions and listen to advice from other people who are as serious about modeling and aviation as I am. I agree we need a clock on this site as one day last week I spent 6 hours on here without realizing it! I would also love a chatroom if I can get this dinosaur diguised as a computer will handle it. I have been in other chatrooms that froze my computer and I would have to completely restart everything. Thanks for giving us modelers a voice and Thank You for including us in your plans!!!

Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain

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erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Friday, October 24, 2003 1:47 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by David Voss

Hmm...I'm beginning to worry about the upgrade. Everyone seems happy so far and here I'm going to go changing things on you all. Not good...I wonder if I can get away with saying it was Eric's (erush) idea (inside joke).

Go ahead Dave, I'll take the heat for it. Of course I'll just give you that much more of a hard time every chance I get. Wink [;)]

Common, I'm tough, I can take it! But if Robert starts picking on me again I'm telling Mommy!! Tongue [:P]

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 24, 2003 8:06 AM

Mac OS 9.2.2 -haven't tried it on 10 yet.

Internet Explorer 5.1

When I click on the format buttons it just adds gibberish to my message but it dosen't show up in the post. ie: clicking on the bold button adds to my message but it dissappears when I post it.

Might be all the Pop-Tart crumbs in my keyboard. Tongue [:P]

-fish

ps: How about some new smilies that look like little tanks and planes and stuff. Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 24, 2003 7:55 AM

the ability to post photos with no need fot external host site...just copy and paste...although there will be space availability problems. Agreed with chat , pitty that msn seems to suggest that most of the chatters are paedophiles or terrorists.

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David Voss

Member since
December 2002
From: Waukesha, WI

Posted by David Voss on Thursday, October 23, 2003 11:53 PM

Hmm...I'm beginning to worry about the upgrade. Everyone seems happy so far and here I'm going to go changing things on you all. Not good...I wonder if I can get away with saying it was Eric's (erush) idea (inside joke). Wink [;)]

In regards to membership no.'s -- we really don't have or have assigned membership no.'s. There are id numbers, but those are record id's, not really meant as a membership no. If your curious though, your id # is 7291. The id # isn't a secret or anything either. If you look at the link to a member's profile, you'll see the id number.

Mac unfriendly? What OS and browser are you using? I'll check it out.

Photos -- we'll see. Smile [:)]

David Voss Senior Web Developer Kalmbach Publishing Co. Join me on the FSM Map

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 23, 2003 9:41 PM

I have noticed that some of the type formats and a few other non-essential doohickies seem to be somewhat Mac unfriendly. At least on mine.

And I know this is an expensive request, but what about asking Santa for a new server for storing members pics? Y'know, add a members photos topic and allowing everybody one small pic that they could change from time to time. Might make it easier for dolts like me to explain what just went wrong with my model. -ie "hey Bob, did I just glue the wings of my mk I on upside down?"

Other than that, I'm very thankful for this site. I've learned more here in the last year than I have in my last 20 years of modeling. Smile [:)]

-fish

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gregers

Member since
February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Thursday, October 23, 2003 7:34 PM

Hi and thanks for the forum,i visit it every day if possable. there's nothing that i would change really other that i would like to see a wanted forum, if you have it so that we can post requests but they can't be answered on the thread, only by e-mail that should mean that FSM has no comebacks if anything should go wrong with a deal that someone is making as the deal wasn't done through the forum i also would like to see a vacforming/resin thread, also we all have membership no's is there any way of finding what mine is? or maybe having it in our profiles?. again a big thank you to you and the rest of the team for this exellent site. Greg

Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Thursday, October 23, 2003 6:22 PM

Dave, I think this is a great site y'all have put together, sure has helped me come along alot. As far as improvements, of all the forums I have ever used, this is the bst as far as lay out and looks. I agree also about something to mark places I have posted, other than that keep up the good work and maybe I can get away from here to get some building done.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Thursday, October 23, 2003 12:01 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by djmodels1999

Hey Robert, when can we see pics of that Sherman necklace you're beading together??? LOL

Darn ... how did this leak out ..... no pics will be available until I've finished weathering it. Tongue [:P]

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 23, 2003 4:59 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by dvoss

Chat Room - A couple of options were reviewed and we had it narrowed down to one which was really nice. For awhile it looked like we were going to get this going and then things cooled down. As it stands, there are a couple of critical projects we are working on through the end of the year which means chat is on hold for now.

Ok wheres the lighter fluid,firewood, and matches????

Let's relight the Fire!!!

Seriously though Chat would be nice...I guess we can wait. After all better latter than never!
Chris

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