Some forum feedback please

[superchikn]

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...

Reading this it occurs to me that as springers are mechanically simpler than PCPs and have been around longer or at least for the masses, that much of the learning, tweaking, experimenting etc. has already happened to a great extent.  Not that there is not more to learn, try, discuss but there is so much more design differentiation between PCP models than springers there will naturally be much more to discuss.

That being said, I have a few springers and I don't expect to ever give them up.  As Mike and David said, there is nothing like sitting down with a good springer and a tin of pellets.  I feel that I have a pretty good understanding of spring/ gas ram guns and can shoot them at least acceptably however I have a lot to learn and read many threads on them.

[Lt. Dan]

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

I certainly hope you mean a dedicated gate for springers instead of wanting us to leave GTA and go to another forum or start our own forum as you post suggests.

[Taso1000]

First off I'd like to thank all the admins, moderators and volunteers that dedicate their time to keeping GTA the best airgun forum.

You don't get enough credit for that so Thank you very much!

I'd also like to be able like to turn off notifications of threads that I've posted in and no long have interest in for whatever reason.  This is not the same as the notification sub page in our profiles.

And a small FYI;  I see double ads at the bottom of my web pages in Chrome on my Windows 10 pc.  I've included a screen shot.  I don't know if it's only on my pc or a small coding error in the web template.

Again thank you All for all you do!

Taso

[oldpro]

First off I'd like to thank all the admins, moderators and volunteers that dedicate their time to keeping GTA the best airgun forum.

You don't get enough credit for that so Thank you very much!

I'd also like to be able like to turn off notifications of threads that I've posted in and no long have interest in for whatever reason.  This is not the same as the notification sub page in our profiles.

And a small FYI;  I see double ads at the bottom of my web pages in Chrome on my Windows 10 pc.  I've included a screen shot.  I don't know if it's only on my pc or a small coding error in the web template.

Again thank you All for all you do!

Taso

Try refreshing page and restarting the PC and let me know that’s not acceptable

[oldpro]

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

I certainly hope you mean a dedicated gate for springers instead of wanting us to leave GTA and go to another forum or start our own forum as you post suggests.

Nobody wants anyone to leave please don’t put words into our mouths that’s not right. I’m looking at all options to improve this site but I have to first finish what I’ve started then we can work on the rest. Than you again for your input as always

[Taso1000]

First off I'd like to thank all the admins, moderators and volunteers that dedicate their time to keeping GTA the best airgun forum.

You don't get enough credit for that so Thank you very much!

I'd also like to be able like to turn off notifications of threads that I've posted in and no long have interest in for whatever reason.  This is not the same as the notification sub page in our profiles.

And a small FYI;  I see double ads at the bottom of my web pages in Chrome on my Windows 10 pc.  I've included a screen shot.  I don't know if it's only on my pc or a small coding error in the web template.

Again thank you All for all you do!

Taso

Try refreshing page and restarting the PC and let me know that’s not acceptable

Travis,

Thank your for the response but it's been like that since the ads were added and multiple computer restarts and page refreshes.

Taso

[archellas]

Travis,
Old folk don't like change ....
That said, change is inevitable as we progress forward. It's a lot of work, and we all appreciate the effort and time invested! We'll all adapt and get used to it.

If anything, my main gripe would be the GIANT top page banner that takes up the first screen of anything. The scrolling (rolling?) banner at the bottom is good and gives a quick link to suppliers.

Keep up the good work! This place is a great learning and sharing airgun site! I know I learned a lot, and am always grateful to everyone who has helped.

Cheers

[Rocker1]

Let me tell you something Mr AKM this forum wouldnt be here if it werent for springers. Way back before you even thought about a airgun when this place first started there was very few pcps here. If some of these guys think they can shoot strap on a springer sometimes. David

[DanD]

I propose you make the top banner ad the same height as a single bottom banner ad. The bottom banner ads are appropriately sized. They are unobtrusive and invite curiosity.

The top banner ads are obnoxiously huge and make this place look like an ad landing space. It's like the vendor is slapping me in in the face every time I open a page.  JSAR, Neilson, and Air Tanks Plus are three logos I never want to see again.

[mobilehomer]

I like MOST of the changes. Where have all the vendors gates gone? Lots of info there that needs to be archived or something.

[DanD]

.... Where have all the vendors gates gone? Lots of info there that needs to be archived or something.

Lots of great stuff from Mac1 in the old vendor  gate.  Where is it now?

[oldpro]

.... Where have all the vendors gates gone? Lots of info there that needs to be archived or something.

Lots of great stuff from Mac1 in the old vendor  gate.  Where is it now?

Its archived till we have time to process all the data to see what is salvageable.The vendor gate was a huge waste of space and resources very little goeing on there and of all the vendors I emailed before the changes took effect 2 replied. The new venue will allow vendors to put specials and adds up at will, hopefully we will see more use of it as the old gate was pretty much neglected.       

[steveoh]

.... Where have all the vendors gates gone? Lots of info there that needs to be archived or something.

Lots of great stuff from Mac1 in the old vendor  gate.  Where is it now?

Its archived till we have time to process all the data to see what is salvageable.The vendor gate was a huge waste of space and resources very little goeing on there and of all the vendors I emailed before the changes took effect 2 replied. The new venue will allow vendors to put specials and adds up at will, hopefully we will see more use of it as the old gate was pretty much neglected.     

The biggest resource hog on the GTA are the Chinese Bots that are still indexing the forum.

[oldpro]

.... Where have all the vendors gates gone? Lots of info there that needs to be archived or something.

Lots of great stuff from Mac1 in the old vendor  gate.  Where is it now?

Its archived till we have time to process all the data to see what is salvageable.The vendor gate was a huge waste of space and resources very little goeing on there and of all the vendors I emailed before the changes took effect 2 replied. The new venue will allow vendors to put specials and adds up at will, hopefully we will see more use of it as the old gate was pretty much neglected.     

The biggest resource hog on the GTA are the Chinese Bots that are still indexing the forum.

YES!!! A constant harrasment from them and the Russian Bots,,, Its crazy how much time and money is being used to fight these attacks. We have a good staff and multi step process to be a member here. The War is real, its silent to the members but very loud to the admin and staff.

[Bryan Heimann]

I have a big request:

week-long bans for those who keep stirring the pot sowing dischord.  It seems lately there's been a rash of people starting a lot of crud over political stuff.  Second offense: month long ban. 

Sadly, a lot of the pot-stirrers are from the US and it appears people are forgetting how to be civil and keep in mind these are International Forums with International membership and widely-ranging views.

I know I've kicked the hornet's nest several times myself, so I've been trying to keep out of the banner/ad/changes aspect of the recent changes for the GTA.  I like how it was and I like how it is. 

The  GTA is still a great place; nobody made anybody join and nobody is making anybody stay here, either.

Well said.

I hate to admit it but I have been thinking about this too. 

You and I don't quite see politics or etc the same way but other than that we've got an aweful lot in common.

And I, too, have kicked the hornet's nest as you well know.  But I'm getting old and tired I guess.  Enough is enough.

I think you are on to something here.  Temporary suspensions handed out more readily than a ban.

Because they are very careful to ban a member here and I am grateful for that or I may well been banned long ago.  But if you could suspend somebody they may come back and play nice.

[bear air]

A suspension would allow the stirrer some time to miss the forum and hopefully correct unwanted behavior.

[JeffB1961]

i'll suggest a month long ban for folks sending harassing/bullying pm's .
if they've been reported by others and therefor have a history of it maybe a ban would be in order ?

[Bryan Heimann]

Probably a ban for stalking forum members and bullying them in threads as well.

Because you and I well know you are stalking me in the forum as I have blocked your messages Jeff.

[Bryan Heimann]

Anyway thay up there^ is because I know who Jeff is but I can't remember his handle.

He is a banned member perusing the forum on a new account, and stirring up trouble.

And, I will prove it it is just a matter of time.

[oldpro]

 we are working on a anti bullying system in the admin area, we will update policies soon. Thank you for the continued imput everyone it will make the GTA experience much more fluid and enjoyable.