Some forum feedback please

[wolverine]

I would like to see the picture size increased.  Recently my computer updated itself and i lost the feature to resize jpegs.


This may not seem like a big deal, but i have a terabyte of jpegs from a pesting job at the Playboy Mansion i was going to post.

[Wepster]

Small thing, I wish the spot where you choose the page you want in a thread was a bit larger, and that there was a "next page" arrow or button. On touch screens I find the existing one difficult. Maybe it is a non changeable part of the forum software, ok.

[Lt. Dan]

Could we add a feature that allows us to unsubscribe from a thread that has run it course for us?

Go to your profile, click on Notifications on the left. There you will see a list of threads and gates you are set to be notified of. Check the box and select unnotify on any you no longer want to see.

Thanks Dave, i didn't know this.  I just delete 11 pages of notifications that are irrelevant now.

[mobilehomer]

Instead of getting rid of the vendors gates, how about eliminating or archiving all the inactive ones. By inactive, I mean where the vendors rarely, if ever, start a thread, or rarely answer. There is so much information archived there, it would be a shame to lose it.

On another subject, change. Change for change sake is rarely good. Change with purpose is mostly good. I have found that it takes a short time to become accustomed to whatever changes happen. Some changes around here, I like. Some. I don't. I will acclimate. Travis, keep up the good work.

[superchikn]

 A thumbs up button can be nice but not required.  I am fine either way.  There is definitely no need for a negative vote button on this forum.  It is not who we are. Go surf Reddit and you will see what i mean.

It seems the mid thread banners are gone and therefore I have turned off my Ad Blocker.  No ads would be great but I cannot fund the forum myself.  I don't mind seeing the names of vendors especially when they are new to me.  I find that useful at times.  What I am seeing today I do not find obnoxious or intrusive.  It would be a shame for all of us to block all ads because we can't stand the look of the site, the vendors quit advertising and we start all over again.  Moderation in all things.

I don't do any social media beyond this and a few other forums.  I would not like to see this forum look and feel like Facebook etc. 
I like that this forum has not looked and felt very commercial and would not like to see it go that way.  I have my concerns with the GRIP on that.  Of course if I do not like it I do not have to click there.

OH, just thought of this!  Unless I am missing something,  when I type a post,  unless I triple space between paragraphs there is no space at all when it actually displays even though it previews correctly.  I know I am not the only person having this problem.

[rash]

i would like to see a button/option to thanks someone for their comment without having to make a post just to do so . it is done on some other forums i enjoy and they show a list of names under the post that liked/thanked them .

I do like this idea, thanks!

edit:  I now see that motion has already been seconded, never mind .....

This may require further contemplation, hmmmm?

nothing up my sleeve.......

[a1rgunz]

I finally turned off my ad blocker to see what the commotion is about. I really like the ad space at the bottom of a thread, gives a good look at everybody. The featured ad toward the top of the page would be better if moved to the very top, less scrolling to get to the content we are after. I really don't mind seeing ads, especially ones that inform about new products or sales going on.

As others have mentioned, there's always the concern of being overly influenced by a large sponsor or posts being censored due to honest feedback (not the childish type) on a sponsor's customer service or product. I haven't taken the time to see if there are any policies in place to mitigate those concerns, so it could be a moot point.

Streamlining the vendor's gate sounds like a great idea. The GTA Road Trip you mentioned could be both educational and entertaining, I'd love to watch something like that.

Lastly, thanks for stepping up and filling in the position, it isn't a easy position, and it is worse in the beginning. I hope we are all committed to preserving what matters most to all of us here in spite of the changes that have to be made to move forward.

[rash]

Thanks for all the fish.....

On some other forum, I’ve started using the “thanks” button.  It has been called several things.  Wasn’t real sure what it was I was thankful for.

So, I now think of the “thank button” as an acknowledgement that I have read your contribution and thank you for taking the time to post. I may or may not agree w/you but I did read it.

So far, I’ve thanked 744 times and have been thanked 10.  No doubt I’ve awoken the dead.  Tough crowd though, thankless lot!  ROI<2%

[HunterWhite]

It's been interesting to watch the new format unfold. I can see incremental changes,  it's getting better day by day.

I must admit that I have been a little bit worried about the GTA in the past when it was mentioned that some wanted upgrades were unaffordable, and when the site host raised the rent.

I don't know how the new ads generate revenue, but it's not as bad as many websites.

I am curious though,  there were some advertisers on the old format that I don't see anymore, like pyramid air, baker,and others.
I can't understand why Crosman,  Air Arms, and a whole bunch more don't have that visibility.

I know that some businesses have a larger advertising budget,  while some are on a tight budget.  Perhaps you could consider having several levels of site presence.  In this way some of the smaller businesses could still get exposure. Premium support buys a business large ad, while the smallest would get occasional inclusion in the banner at the bottom of the page.

I will post again If I can offer any constructive thoughts.

Hunter

p.s.
I did like the suggestion that the "go up" and "go down" could be replaced with "next page" and " previous page".

[AKM]

Way to many gates that hardly ever get used, plus the springer guys should get their own forum.
Airgun Nation has a nice organized and clean format but all those folks talk about is FX this and FX that. LOL

[wolverine]

Way to many gates that hardly ever get used, plus the springer guys should get their own forum.
Airgun Nation has a nice organized and clean format but all those folks talk about is FX this and FX that. LOL

you mean thread?

[wolverine]

Way to many gates that hardly ever get used, plus the springer guys should get their own forum.
Airgun Nation has a nice organized and clean format but all those folks talk about is FX this and FX that. LOL

Amen to that!

[AlaskaAirgunner]

Travis, you are doing one heck of a job. I have been a lurker in this forum for quite a while, and not all that active until a few months ago. I have seen most of the changes you have made, and I don’t see anything but positive with any of them. I am excited to get more active as time goes buy and see the direction it ends up.

There are lots of people that don’t like change and I respect that, but things in life that don’t change and keep up with the times end up dying off. I think you are doing a great job listening and reacting to the comments of the masses and making meaningful changes that make sense.

I also agree that a like/thumbs up option would be great, but a negative feedback/dislike feature would not be recommended in my humble opinion. Just my .02 cents, and that’s about all it’s worth.

[Thane]

I would like a squelch button scoring individual posts, as people click on a comments "squelch" button it begins to add up causing the post to fade more and more until it's barely visible at all.

Not as harsh a popularity contest as like/dislike, just a general slide into the abyss.

[JeffB1961]

I would like a squelch button scoring individual posts, as people click on a comments "squelch" button it begins to add up causing the post to fade more and more until it's barely visible at all.

Not as harsh a popularity contest as like/dislike, just a general slide into the abyss.

i see a dislike button as only causing hard feelings . if bad info is given i'm sure the members here would offer accurate advise to of set it as i see done here sometimes and yes sometimes it has been to correct me . of course some will take offense if their post doesn't get the likes they think is due .... but that's life ..... this forum isn't a place to have egos fed .

[uglymike]

Feedback, OK, here's my honest feedback. The vibe has most definitely changed here with this new ownership. PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP. All these changes touted in the first post...all PCP. I feel like an "old school" member such as myself is nothing more than an annoying fly buzzing around this new owners room. I'm just proud I'm still allowed to log in. Next time you need $$, ask all these new PCP buddies/vendors/reviewers/trick shooters to reach into their back pocket. That GTA vendor road trip? Make sure to leave with a big check for all that PCP advertisement, 'cause you're not getting any more $$ from me. 

[BackStop]

A thumbs up button can be nice but not required.  I am fine either way.  There is definitely no need for a negative vote button on this forum.  It is not who we are. Go surf Reddit and you will see what i mean.

It seems the mid thread banners are gone and therefore I have turned off my Ad Blocker.  No ads would be great but I cannot fund the forum myself.  I don't mind seeing the names of vendors especially when they are new to me.  I find that useful at times.  What I am seeing today I do not find obnoxious or intrusive.  It would be a shame for all of us to block all ads because we can't stand the look of the site, the vendors quit advertising and we start all over again.  Moderation in all things.

I don't do any social media beyond this and a few other forums.  I would not like to see this forum look and feel like Facebook etc. 
I like that this forum has not looked and felt very commercial and would not like to see it go that way.  I have my concerns with the GRIP on that.  Of course if I do not like it I do not have to click there.

OH, just thought of this!  Unless I am missing something,  when I type a post,  unless I triple space between paragraphs there is no space at all when it actually displays even though it previews correctly.  I know I am not the only person having this problem.

I agree about the formatting of posts.   For ease of reading, I like to double space my posts.   It is VERY hard to do now with how the editor/forum script forces text to be single spaced.

Also, a simple Like (per post and/or per thread) is something that would be beneficial (imho) to the GTA.   The only thing I can find that does this on the SMF forums is SMF Likes Pro.

If you would like to see it in action, look at this forum: https://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php

There is no negative.   It allows folks who simply LIKE what is posted to indicate that without having to post a reply.

Simple.

ps

It costs $19-$29 per year as far as I can tell, depending on whether or not you mind the CopyRight notice being displayed.

[Rocker1]

Feedback, OK, here's my honest feedback. The vibe has most definitely changed here with this new ownership. PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP< PCP. All these changes touted in the first post...all PCP. I feel like an "old school" member such as myself is nothing more than an annoying fly buzzing around this new owners room. I'm just proud I'm still allowed to log in. Next time you need $$, ask all these new PCP buddies/vendors/reviewers/trick shooters to reach into their back pocket. That GTA vendor road trip? Make sure to leave with a big check for all that PCP advertisement, 'cause you're not getting any more $$ from me. 

 I am with you Mike even though I shoot pcps there is nothing like sitting down with a good springer and a tin of pellets and plinking, No air no hoses no filling just old school shooting and some of these guys that shoot pcps including myself . A springer is in a league of its on to shoot. David

[DevilsLuck]

I too have noticed the increased PCP traffic. But... We still have our springer gates. I wonder if the influx of new members are PCP oriented, thus giving the impression that the board is shifting as a whole to PCP. A possible solution is for us springer guys to become more active. Comment of fellow springers threads, and continue to start more of our own. In regard to springer related content; it will be what we make it...

[avator]

Simply a sign of the times...
Pretty sure most of us have also noticed the influx of entry level and mid priced PCP to the marketplace. It stands to reason that more and more folks can afford to jump on the train. It therefore stands to reason the "buzz" will get louder.