Hey gang....we are looking at upgrading the site's message board software and our testing shows that we can successfully do the upgrade which with over 100k posts is a feat in and of itself.
However we lose the portal page (the one that has your picture on it, tells you who was last online...who's birthday's it is...etc.) and the Galleries.
Rebuilding the Galleries by hand is an option (although painful) but an option still to ensure that we make the new upgrade. (The new upgrade has an easier interface, allows for chat, and other features we want to add to the site!) But...we can't seem to make the portal work....or at least not the one that comes with the message board. (We can however offer a portal page using another s/w that actually has more features.)
So the question is...Do you want or need a portal page?
1. I have to have a portal page for my SD experience to be complete.
2. I really don't like the portal page...it makes it harder to find the forums especially for new users.
3. I don't really care one way or the other.
Portal Page?
Started by
WreckWench
, Aug 23 2005 01:50 PM
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 01:50 PM
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 01:56 PM
You have a lot to do...Make it as easy on yourself as possible!
You must endeavor to pursue!
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 01:59 PM
Kamala,
I will go with #3. I usually just blow through the portal to get to the forums anyhow.
MNJoe
I will go with #3. I usually just blow through the portal to get to the forums anyhow.
MNJoe
"just your average Joe from Minnesota, also known as Keith"
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 02:00 PM
I personally use the Portal page as my default page for the forum so I'd be sad to see it go, but I'm sure I could adapt. 
One thing I really would miss about it is the Last Topics feature.
One thing I really would miss about it is the Last Topics feature.
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Latitude Adjustment
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 02:02 PM
I never read the portal anyhow and don't have a gallery on this board so have fun.
I, Latitude Adjustment (insert log in name), do hereby swear, (politely), that I shall not hold SingleDivers, (SD), nor any SD poster, (real or imagined), liable, nor shall I seek legal restitution, (real or imagined), for any perceived, (real or imagined), offenses I may incur, (or Incurrrrrrrrrr on talk like a pirate day), that may or may not be posted on this or any SCUBA related board, (real or imagined), by anyone, (real or imagined), anywhere, (real or imagined). Further, I void any right to privacy, (real or imagined), as it may, or may not relate to any posting, (real or imagined), about me, to me, for me, because of me, all about me, my dog, my cat, my bird, my monkey, my family, (real or imagined), my friends, (real or imagined), or my world, (real or imagined).
By all that is wet, I do hereby swear, (politely), and attest, upon pain of never diving again, (real or imagined), that I understand and affirm, that I agree to the above.
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Signed and Dated
By all that is wet, I do hereby swear, (politely), and attest, upon pain of never diving again, (real or imagined), that I understand and affirm, that I agree to the above.
_________________________________________(log in name signature)
Signed and Dated
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 02:03 PM
I do use the portal page, but usually just to see the list of new posts, so I wouldn't miss it if it was gone.
A chat system?! Hmmm... Must remember to set up a macro to save on typing "So, what are you wearing right now?" over and over...
Wait, I mean a macro for "Hi!" Yeah, that's it.
A chat system?! Hmmm... Must remember to set up a macro to save on typing "So, what are you wearing right now?" over and over...
Wait, I mean a macro for "Hi!" Yeah, that's it.
Things get better everyday you stay alive
then I'm amazed every day that the sun decides to rise
every minute, every hour, is another chance to change
life is beautiful & terrible & strange.
- "Take Me Home" by Concrete Blonde
then I'm amazed every day that the sun decides to rise
every minute, every hour, is another chance to change
life is beautiful & terrible & strange.
- "Take Me Home" by Concrete Blonde
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 02:06 PM
My heart would not be broken if the portal disappeared. However, I do see the potential in it for new users.
So I'm a #3 leaning towards #1 (only because I drank too much)
So I'm a #3 leaning towards #1 (only because I drank too much)
Edited by Warthog, 23 August 2005 - 02:07 PM.
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 02:10 PM
Of course, we can then always set up the macro for "Lipstick and a smile..."I do use the portal page, but usually just to see the list of new posts, so I wouldn't miss it if it was gone.
A chat system?! Hmmm... Must remember to set up a macro to save on typing "So, what are you wearing right now?" over and over...
Wait, I mean a macro for "Hi!" Yeah, that's it.
#9
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 02:16 PM
Of course, we can then always set up the macro for "Lipstick and a smile..."I do use the portal page, but usually just to see the list of new posts, so I wouldn't miss it if it was gone.
A chat system?! Hmmm... Must remember to set up a macro to save on typing "So, what are you wearing right now?" over and over...
Wait, I mean a macro for "Hi!" Yeah, that's it.
You almost made me laugh Coke up my nose...
Things get better everyday you stay alive
then I'm amazed every day that the sun decides to rise
every minute, every hour, is another chance to change
life is beautiful & terrible & strange.
- "Take Me Home" by Concrete Blonde
then I'm amazed every day that the sun decides to rise
every minute, every hour, is another chance to change
life is beautiful & terrible & strange.
- "Take Me Home" by Concrete Blonde
#10
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 02:31 PM
I would have to agree with Annasea, I too use the Portal page as my link to everything else.I personally use the Portal page as my default page for the forum so I'd be sad to see it go, but I'm sure I could adapt.
One thing I really would miss about it is the Last Topics feature.
I like to see who's on-line and what recent topics are drawing the attention of the members and guests out there.
I would be sad
to see it go. I really do enjoy swimming around on it
Fin-again
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 02:40 PM
Another way to see what the HOT TOPICS are...is to simply click on "View New Posts" in the upper right corner next to My Controls New Messages and My Assistant.
To see who is online...click on 'Last Click' at the bottom of the page.
To see who is online...click on 'Last Click' at the bottom of the page.
Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 02:42 PM
I'm leaning toward #3
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 02:46 PM
I usually breeze right by the portal page...so I'm fine to let it go.
'I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead'...JB
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 02:58 PM
I'm with #3
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Posted 23 August 2005 - 03:32 PM
I agree with Travln, whatever is easy for you. I have the Portal as the "home" page, but the only thing I look at on it is the who's online list, and then only sometimes and only briefly. If the galleries get wiped out, let those who are interested re-post their pics, rather than you doing all that work.
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