Task Three: Suggest a feature

[Matt]

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This thread is for discussion of Task Three, which involves us coming up with a new feature for TiBB and presenting it to James.

The team leader for this task is Ben.

May I take this opportunity to welcome Ben on to Team Taskjackers, and Ruth back on board.

[Benji]

Can i just say, Please please please PLEASE dont call me benji - lol - i like "Ben"

I'd like to say....

Welcome, hope we win, infact, i dont hope becuase i know we will win this week.

Good luck all.

[Matt]

Yah... two in a row so far... hang on Ben, will get your banner for you...

[Ruth*Star]

Thanks for the welcome back. Back where i started lol.

[Matt]

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Your banner, Ben. Use the following code:

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(Remove the spaces ;)

[Nicola]

Welcome to the team Ben and Ruth!

[Benji]

thanks, so are you going to suggest a feature? i expect everyone to participate!!!!!!!!

[Benji]

i think that there should be some sort of well, im unsure - lol -

Something thats fun, easy to use, = Maybe a small thing not to big

[Ruth*Star]

How about a arcade, where theres some game's there, i think it'll be fairly easy to do and a high score thing.

[Benji]

Nominations and Weekly Awards

All members would nominate for certain things ie.

* Most politically correct housemate
* Favourite member on TIBB etc.

And members would nominate for who they wanted to win, then the 5 members with the most nominations will then go up in a poll to find out who is the most.....(what ever the award maybe) and the members would find out who the winner is for that week, they could be different awards different week, and they could be different presenters, etc. Just an idea -

Ben

[Benji]

Yeah it could be good.

[Benji]

What about ....

BINGO

everybody loves a good game of bingo! - having a special bingo area will be great.

[Ruth*Star]

^cool idea, but how would we get it to work though, i like the idea of poster of the month, like the posters who have posted and contributed the most gets put on a poll and we vote for the poster of the month.

[Benji]

I think i randomly select numbers from 1-30 and then give the list to james so he knows no cheating can go on, then we tell all players to choose 12 numbers.
You must have 4 numbers for a line, then 8 numbers for 2 lines and then 12 numbers for full house.

Not sure...really - just guessing - lol

Then i call each number out in the sequence i gave james.

and thats the end of that chapter...But, to me all these ideas are great,

But, All the ideas i think arnt really "Features" for the website. But simply, games to enjoy, i think something extra special should be one of our features.

[Nicola]

How about TiBB cash, for good posts the "cash" is increased and you can spend it in a TiBB "shop".

Like all the other ideas, I wanted something fun as well and that everyone can be a part of.

[Benji]

Nicola, would u be able to elaborate on that? - Hhmmmm...

[Nicola]

I think it's self-explanatory unless there is a specific point you're stuck on and want me to explain in more detail.

[Benji]

lol - all of it - how would it work? i would need to know these things if i was to produce and sell this feature on TIBB


Ahhh! i get you, instead of karma ( or aswell as) we could have the "cash" or " Cash Points" and reward that person with them, and the person with the most cash points ) could buy things -but what could they buy?

Just an idea? Or do we need something more fresh - different, exciting -


PUT ON YOUR THINKING CAPS

[Benji]

NOTICE

By 9.00 tonight i want at least 2 final ideas that will make it too the final stage.

I hope that we really pull it off. nd no doubt we will. If we dont then that obviously says something about my managing skills! - lol - as you've won twice before!

I wont be available from 6.20-8.00 due to other commitments, BUT you can U2U me and I will contact you immediately.

Another thing, Be aware i am allways looking for the 2 undeserving people to enter the boardroom. I have to pick the 2 who dont deserve to win.

Im not been mean...Honestly :laugh:

[Matt]

Originally posted by Benji
NOTICE

By 9.00 tonight i want at least 2 final ideas that will make it too the final stage.

I hope that we really pull it off. nd no doubt we will. If we dont then that obviously says something about my managing skills! - lol - as you've won twice before!

I wont be available from 6.20-8.00 due to other commitments, BUT you can U2U me and I will contact you immediately.

Another thing, Be aware i am allways looking for the 2 undeserving people to enter the boardroom. I have to pick the 2 who dont deserve to win.

Im not been mean...Honestly :laugh:

I'll be on and off tonight and tomorrow as I am going back and forth between my house and the hospital... helping sick relatives.

My only idea was member blogs...

[Benji]

Tbh, i think its a great idea now, Each week james selects one person to Post their blog or whatever. We would need to know details about how it would run etc.

Matt maybe you could do that. Thanks for the help.

Im not scared to say it as im the Task Manager But....

Where are Ruth and Nicola?

[Matt]

http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=58493

Take a look... ;)

[Benji]

great thanks alot -

[Ruth*Star]

I'm here, i can't think of any more ideas, All i could come up with is the arcade idea.

Wait how about interchangable Avatars.

[Benji]

So its Set, First Idea for a feature for the site is....

Member Blogs.

Every Member has a special section on their profile, which other members can view by clicking on there profile. Which can be accesed though the area on the left (where avatars and personal info. is stored)

People could use it to write about anything the want.

[Benji]

Originally posted by Ruth*Star
I'm here, i can't think of any more ideas, All i could come up with is the arcade idea.

Wait how about interchangable Avatars.

Would you be able to elaborate on that?

explain please!

[Ruth*Star]

Originally posted by Benji
Originally posted by Ruth*Star
I'm here, i can't think of any more ideas, All i could come up with is the arcade idea.

Wait how about interchangable Avatars.

Would you be able to elaborate on that?

explain please!
Like if people wanted more than one Avatar, like i could upload two Etc. They could choose between which i wanted.
I'm also looking on google to see what add ons i can find.

[Benji]

that sounds a little to complicated, but i like your ideas! -

Try keep it simple, Something that everybody likes and could enter etc.

OUR CHOOSEN 2 SPECIAL FEATURES HAVE TO BE IN FOR 5.00 TOMMOROW!

[Benji]

I like the Nominations and Awards Idea; but... Again, i think its too big, i think something simple and effective will work.




PS. Please respond as much as you can, it lets me know that your reading the threads.

Can i ask...Wheres nicola tonight?

[Benji]

Just to let you know....

I will be here on here from around 2.30 tommorow

[Matt]

Ok :thumbs:

I finish school at 3, should be on from around 3.10pm... just parents going to hospital tomorrow so I can dedicate myself to the cause :D

[Benji]

Well, im sure if you tell james, im sure he would let you have a little bit of leway (leeway?)?

Its really unfortunate that your the only one who responds - it would be nice to here from nicola and Ruth - just to be reasured that they are reading...HINT HINT

[Ruth*Star]

I do read, i just can't think of any more idea's, i've tried looking on google for forum add on's but i don't get the right forum, like i get php add ons and i was xmb add on's.
I do read.

[Matt]

Member blogs is a good idea, if I do say so myself.

Maybe modify the member profiles to be a bit like the ones on this forum:

http://www.cutephp.com/forum

Sort of like mini-myspaces...

[Benji]

Yeah i like the blog ideas, and that will be there first feature.

Now then, the second feature will be....? Im stumped for ideas - I want somthing different, Not a game, but a feature, but what is a feature?

[Matt]

How about some new formatting options/BB Codes?

I for one would like to see text backgrounds:

http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=64423

[Benji]

Yeah - i think thats a quick easy effective NEW FEATURE that is sure to work. Maybe we could have different colour Backgrounds to our Avatar boxes - Maybe a pattern or colour - that would look good too

[Matt]

I would like some more advanced formatting options, like backgrounds... would make sigs look better!

[Benji]

Yeah i think we should talk more about it know and make this the 2nd Feature - How would we ''pitch' this to the mods i.e in written presentational

Matt - would you like to write down your feature in detail and post it on here and i will Get both Features (1 and 2) and wait untill tommorow to post them, when we unveil the plans to the Mods and Sam.

Ben

[Benji]

Well im going now to bed, but i would really like the 2nd feature to be posted on here matt if thats possible for tommorow.

Thanks a lot,

And remember....Tommorow....

I will be taking the least deserving contestants into the Boardroom.

[Sam]

Okay, tonight youre ideas will be pledged live and James will pick his favourite of the two teams.

It's best if you have two finalised ideas by 5.00pm, then you can expand on these ideas if neccesary.

[Benji]

1. Member Blogs.

Every Member has a special section on their profile, which other members can view by clicking on there profile. Which can be accesed though the area on the left (where avatars and personal info. is stored)

People could use it to write about anything the want.




Whats the second one again

[Matt]

I'll assemble a presentation for the member blogs, you work on the second feature...

[Benji]

but, what is it - lol

[Ruth*Star]

More Formatting Options i think, like making backgrounds nicer.
(See i do read :thumbs:)

[Benji]

But how am i suppose to Present it? - i havnt got long! - lol -

Erm, Matt...How are you presenting it?

I need some help - lol

[Matt]

- More formatting options

Or a news fader possibly? One that's there all the time instead of just when you're not logged in?

Shoutbox?

[Benji]

Right so its sorted;

2. Shout Box

A shoutbox is what again? - lol - i need to elaborate and write it down, how re you presenting yours matt?

[Matt]

http://vivachanelle.awardspace.co.uk/ < an example shoutbox. It could be positioned at the bottom of the forum index.

Presenting mine... um... like how you did yours, but possibly elaborating a bit more!

[Benji]

ok, thanks matt-

[Matt]

How about a MySpace-style mood feature? So you can have your current mood shown on your profile?

[Benji]

Team tell me if this sounds ok for our second feature? Any alterations needed can easily be rectified.


2. SHOUTbox

This new and exciting feature could be an excellent addition to the forum and could be just what the site needs to boost the energy and livliness of the site, now Big Brother has left us for another summer.

Below are our proposed indications as to were the SHOUTbox could go.

A. The shoutbox could replace the "Latest Posts" coloum on the right side of the site were the index for all the threads are.

Or

B. A new home. Make space for this at either the bottom of the index page or the top.

All you need to do to leave a "SHOUT" in the SHOUTbox is to Leave your name, E-mail (if preffered) and your message. Simple and effective.

The SHOUTbox will be basically be a place for people to notify anyone publicly or if you would like to post message to the whole forum, instead of starting a new thread, just post it in the SHOUTbox.

Having a SHOUTbox will cut down the number of useless posts that clutter the forum and will be a new way to bring everyone together and make TIBB even better.

[Matt]

That's great! You don't need to capitalise the "hout" though!

[Benji]

why, i think it gives it a "brand" - ive been talking about this today in film studies, its give its an identity.

[Matt]

It's not really the kinda thing that need's its own identity though... but if you want...

[Benji]

thank you! - lol

[Matt]

Below are my proposed indications as to were the SHOUTbox could go.

Below are our proposed indications as to were the SHOUTbox could go...

[Benji]

Sorry, changed it! :)

[Matt]

Hehe s'ok.

I think we have a good chance of getting a shoutbox tbh...

[Benji]

Woohoo - So, when does it start?

[Ruth*Star]

I think thats a good idea, the shoutbox is a good idea because news could be displayed which only registered members should see.

[Matt]

It would also be more used than the chatroom because it's on the forum itself...

[Benji]

One Question.


Where's Nicola?

Nicola hasnt been on all week, she hasnt suggested anything, nor even commented on anything.

[Matt]

Originally posted by Benji
One Question.


Where's Nicola?

Nicola hasnt been on all week, she hasnt suggested anything, nor even commented on anything.

She is a woman of few words...

[Benji]

that could cost her, her place on The App.

[Ruth*Star]

Originally posted by Benji
One Question.


Where's Nicola?

Nicola hasnt been on all week, she hasnt suggested anything, nor even commented on anything.
Actually she Suggested Tibb Cash which i thought was the best idea on here.
She's commented twice.
Originally posted by Nicola
How about TiBB cash, for good posts the "cash" is increased and you can spend it in a TiBB "shop".

Like all the other ideas, I wanted something fun as well and that everyone can be a part of.
Originally posted by Nicola
I think it's self-explanatory unless there is a specific point you're stuck on and want me to explain in more detail.

[Benji]

to be honest ruth, Twice isnt good enough - that sounds mean but....Im Task Manager!

I think if you sign up for something like this, you do need to put the hours in, i have re-arranged my entrance 3 times before actually coming in on Monday. So that i know i have at least a week free, that im not doing anything.

[Benji]

and i did ask for her to elaborate more and explain things etc, but she hasnt been on since.

[James]

Hi, thanks for your ideas. I won't be able to choose one tonight because I need to check to see if something is technically possible on the forum before choosing a new feature to add. Also, I'll be away from the computer most of this evening, probably.

Both teams have come up with good ideas, thanks. You can still put up your suggestions on the TiBB Apprentice forum tonight if you want, and see what everyone thinks.

[Benji]

So, who will decide who goes home? - Hhmmmmmm, i feel a twist coming on

[Ruth*Star]

I do 2, i don't think anyone's place is safe, i think the winning team secure's that team leader's safety, like if we won, you would be guaranteed safety.

[Nicola]

Just wanted to say sorry for not being online for a few days, I've been tired and have a busy life at home - I've got a small child who demands my attention and a partner who works long hours and have been stressed out enough about not being online when people want me to, most people in the team have been willing to make allowances for this especially when I've got upset, they've really valued my contribution and I've put myself out to help the rest of the team. I don't think the fact that I've had 2 days offline will go against me considering all that so please don't pick me apart any more, it's bad enough I have to come online just to check and find people are saying bad things about me.

[Benji]

Were not saying bad things about you, thats just mean, but im saying if you want the job then you have to be online and help out. Im sorry if i have been mean....But i did warn you! - lol - So, basically dont take it too seriously - although i do - but i just like to get the job done properly.

As its my first 3 days been here i dont know what goes off behind the scenes before, and i havnt been informed of any Circumstances that you may have, and you didnt inform me of any. So i have to make assumptions.

But not to worry, We may still Win, no infact, we WILL win.

All desisions have been finalised and we do have 2 final features.

Please Nicola try and be online more - it will get you far in the game! -

Thanks a lot,

Ben - Task Manager

[James]

It's only a game, a bit of fun. :banana: Some people can't get online as often as others.

[Benji]

Yeah, i take things to seriously! - lol -

[Nicola]

Thanks, I'm fed up with people telling me off for taking things too seriously, if people did that a bit less I would be happier in the game.

Ben, sorry for not letting you know about things sooner and I hope I can get along with you.

I always come on here when I'm online and I try and be on as soon as I can, when I signed up I didn't always realise the pressure I would be under to be online all the time when it's not always possible for me to do so. If people let up on me in that respect as well I think I would enjoy it more.

[Benji]

nicola dont be sorry! Im sure we can get on! - To be honest, i think were all safe anyway, as we have a good chance of winning!

good luck everyone,

Ben