Task 3 - Create a forum feature - Ann, Mark, Callum, Baz

[MarkWaldorf]

Discuss ideas here!

[Ann]

a quiz one ?

[MarkWaldorf]

I'm not sure a quiz is a forum feature.

A feature is something like karma etc

[Callum]

Hmmm, maybe something like a tutorial for the forum would be good.

[Ann]

im not good at task im rubbish :wink:

[MarkWaldorf]

What sort of tutorial?

On another forum I go on, they have a little space (for us it'll be under location, posts etc) where they can write little notes.

[Callum]

Maybe an RSS feed?

[MarkWaldorf]

That might be all over the place. Everyone will be posting news, it'll be too uncontrollable.

Good idea though.

[Callum]

Yeah, suppose. I know this sounds funny, but personally I would like to have a little buddy/animation like the little helpers you get for MS word; the dogs and cats etc. Someone who could tell you if you had new U2U's and posts on your thread etc, that'd would be awesome. :laugh:

[MarkWaldorf]

I like that, but can it be done?

[Callum]

Probally not, but I would love that feature, personally. I think it would benefit the majority greatly on here.

[Ann]

it would me actually :laugh:

[MarkWaldorf]

That's true. It's a very big idea. The other team chose a podcast, and look where that got them. I don't think we can afford to make mistakes this week.

Maybe something simpler?

[MarkWaldorf]

Maybe a small shoutbox at the top of the forum? It'll be easier than going through all the stages to get into the chat room.

[Callum]

Maybe something more simpler like changing some of the little icons on here like the star rating format etc?

[Callum]

Great idea Mark, I think that'd work great. The chat room usually takes quite a while to get geared up and started for me.

[MarkWaldorf]

Yeah, it's definitely an improvement on the inactive chat room. It's just moderating the shoutbox, and if people can be trusted to use it sensibly.

[Callum]

Another idea for this task, I was thinking of maybe trying to make the MOD's and staff on here stand out more. I know we can all recognise them fine, as we remember the names and that, but for new members like it'll be a lot more difficult to recognise the forum staff.

[MarkWaldorf]

Ohh, I think they're names are highlighted/bolded on the members online list though?

[Callum]

True, just a thought anyway.

[Ann]

yes but even though their bnames are highlighted on the online bit they dont have the bit of admin or mod at the side of their names

[MarkWaldorf]

No, don't worry Callum. Any input is great.

Ann, I think some put "TiBB Moderator" in their user thing.

[Ann]

soz about the mistake im watching tv aswell as typing :laugh:

[MarkWaldorf]

LOL It's OK.

[Ann]

what about something to do with this pinching of the karmas then ?:wink:

[MarkWaldorf]

Ummm.

Maybe something like 5 stars beneath each post, and you can give a member a certain amount of stars for good posts. That way it wouldn't be given to friends, it would be through good posts? No negative stars and such.

[Callum]

Sounds like a good idea Mark.

[Ann]

yes great idea :hello:

[MarkWaldorf]

I'm not sure on it though.

I think the shoutbox is better LOL

[Ann]

yes ok that seems good :laugh3:

[Callum]

We need two ideas though, don't we?

[MarkWaldorf]

We have until Wednesday though.
I'm sure we'll come up with others.

[Ann]

well try both of them the stars and the shoutouts then

[MarkWaldorf]

LOL Ann, I think Baz should have some input as well.

[Ann]

lmao ok mark :thumbs:

[Ann]

you should know what im like :spin:

[MarkWaldorf]

Haha, it's OK.

You're team leader though, if you want to submit them ideas, it's entirely your choice.

[Ann]

no i think we will let baz have a say too as you said earlier LOL

[MarkWaldorf]

Okay! :bigsmile:

[Ann]

LOL

[Mrluvaluva]

Ok. I have an idea.

Look on this website

http://www.uktenpin.com/

Top right, they have a "meet the members" bit which changes each time you change page. It gives a little bit of info on the member.

What do you think?

[Ann]

very funny Baz :laugh:

[Callum]

I like that idea Baz, it's something nice and new for the forum. :laugh:

[Ann]

that is true Callum :wink:

[Ann]

do you think that would work for the members who are banned and trying to get back on the forum again :thumbs:

[Ann]

by the way theres another thread about the karma bussiness i think something should be done about that:laugh3:

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Ann
very funny Baz :laugh:


What's funny? :shrug: I thought it was a good idea. Banned members can be omitted from it I am sure.

[Ann]

do you know something Baz your not blooming wrong on that one mate cool idea :xyxwave:

[Mrluvaluva]

Thanks. I have to leave work now but will be back on for a bit later. See you.

[Ann]

see you for now Baz and chat laters yeah:cheer2:

[Mrluvaluva]

Am here. Where's Mark? I want his input on my idea.

[MarkWaldorf]

Sorry, I'm here.

I actually really like that idea, Baz. So it just randomly changes to a new member when you change the page? That's a good idea.

[Mrluvaluva]

Yeah. Did you check out that website?

[Ann]

yes i agree too with that one LOL:spin2:

[Callum]

We need two ideas, I think.

Personally, I like the sounds of Baz's member thingy idea and Mark's first idea. (:

[Ann]

yes so do i Callum :laugh:

[Mrluvaluva]

Was that the star rating one?

[MarkWaldorf]

The shoutbox?

[Callum]

The shoutbox one, but I think both ideas were great.

How about everyone else?

Which two ideas would you all choose?

[Ann]

i will go with you lot LOL:thumbs:

[Mrluvaluva]

I like the shout out idea. Question. Would shouts have to be moderated though so rogue posts would not get through? Would that be extra work for mods and admin? I am confused to how offensive/abusive messages could be stopped from being posted?

[MarkWaldorf]

See I think that's the sort of thing you have to take risks with.

[Mrluvaluva]

Ok

I have another idea. See what you think of this. Ok. Look at my site. Lol

http://bazzeroo.proboards54.com/index.cgi

Go to the bottom of the page and look at the icon legend.

Ok

Example. Red is a popular thread. Look here now.

http://bazzeroo.proboards54.com/index.cgi?board=general

It shows you that the lounge is a popular area to go because it is red.

It is all colour coded for easy guidance and it is quite easy to navigate around. Have a play and see. THEN JOIN. Lol. "blatently advertises" :whistle:No seriously. It's just an idea that I like very much on my site. Yellow for instance shows me posts I have not read, so it is easy for me to find new posts.

[Callum]

Yes, that'a a good idea Baz. We could do with a little table or something indicating some of the symbols

[Ann]

that is nice too may i say:thumbs:

[Mrluvaluva]

The more ideas we have the better! :spin2:

[Mrluvaluva]

soooooooooooooo

anyone here? What do we reckon? What time do we have to submit our ideas tomorrow?

[Mrluvaluva]

:shrug:

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Callum
Yes, that'a a good idea Baz. We could do with a little table or something indicating some of the symbols

Yeah, that'd go great with Baz's idea.

I like it!

[Mrluvaluva]

It has been pointed out to me that there are some symbols on here already. I know the symbol for a sticky thread, but in all my time here I have not noticed any others. It needs updating and there is no legend on here. It needs to be introduced.

[Mrluvaluva]

I am off too. See you have all gone. Nite. See you tomorrow.

[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.

[Mrluvaluva]

ok thanks

[Mrluvaluva]

Less than 2 hours to go!

[MarkWaldorf]

Is someone getting fired tonight?

[Ann]

i havent a clue mark?

[MarkWaldorf]

:sad::sad::sad:

[Callum]

Hey guys.

I have a feeling we could win this. :thumbs2:

[Mrluvaluva]

I don't think so because the ideas are presented live on the show. Surely they need to take some time to decide which ideas are the best ones, and which are most practical.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Callum
Hey guys.

I have a feeling we could win this. :thumbs2:


Hey Callum. I thought we were gonna win last time, and they beat us by 1 vote! 1 bloody vote! :bigsmile:

[Callum]

I know, that was bloomin' annoying. I so hope we win this, we all haven't won one yet. :sad: That could all change very soon tho'... :tongue:

[Ann]

lets hope we do win it :wink:

[Mrluvaluva]

I feel confident too on this one.

[MarkWaldorf]

Sam just told me there's a firing tonight.

[Ann]

ooh dear :sad:

[Mrluvaluva]

Lol

[Callum]

Originally posted by MarkChap?!
Sam just told me there's a firing tonight.

Boo him! :sad:

[Ann]

LMAO Callum that was so funny:joker:

[Mrluvaluva]

Erm. Do we have to write presentations for the ideas?

[Callum]

I think we should like write a bit of basic info on everything, just to make things simpler for James when he reviews them.

[Mrluvaluva]

Should I do it? What ideas are we going with anyway?

[Callum]

If you wish, Baz.

Shall we have a vote on what ideas we're going with?

I vote Mark's shoutbox idea & Baz's member info thingy. (:

[Ann]

i will go with Callum :xyxwave:

[Mrluvaluva]

I don't want this to be taken the wrong way, but I do have concerns over that idea due to possible member abuse.

[MarkWaldorf]

I like Baz's member idea.

[Callum]

Yeah I agree, it could be abused. What was the other idea you had Baz?

[MarkWaldorf]

Well they aren't actually going to be used unless they're really good/something the forum needs.

[Mrluvaluva]

The coloured buttons for easy navigation of the site. I am sorry, but I really want to win this one. :laugh: If I am wrong, you can fire me. Most forums have a legend and TIBB don't have one.

[Callum]

I'll go with both of Baz's idea then. I honestly think the staff on TIBB will consider using the 'meet the members' feature. :laugh:

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by MarkChap?!
Well they aren't actually going to be used unless they're really good/something the forum needs.

I know Mark, and it is a good idea, but we have to go with ones that actually could be plausable, and are well thought out. We have seen these two ideas in operation already, and it makes it look like we have really thought them up, because we ain't going to say where we got them from! :tongue:

[Mrluvaluva]

Well Mark & Ann?

We only have half an hour left.

[MarkWaldorf]

Personally, I like both your ideas. So I don't mind using them both.

[Ann]

i will also go with that too LOL:laugh:

[Callum]

Shall we say the 'meet the members' feature and the 'symbols' feature, then?

[Ann]

yes brilliant one Callum:laugh3:

[Mrluvaluva]

Ideas for Team Extreme

Presentation - 1st idea. "Meet the members"

The idea is that you have a small section at the top of the page, to the right of the logo, which shows a random members avatar. It also has details of the members name, their generic symbol, the date they joined, and their location. The random member selected will change every time the page is changed or refreshed. This is a good way for new members to see other members who possibly may not be online. Should be relatively easy to set up.



Presentation - 2nd idea. "Icon Legend"

Although the site has some features presently, like symbols for a sticky thread, we think it is a difficult and outdated one. We suggest re-vamping this with colour coding, and an "Icon Legend" added to explain the colour codes to members on the main page at the bottom centre. This should make it a lot more user friendly. So for instance, if you were looking at the sections on the main page, the Big Brother 3 section could show as yellow, which means there are unread posts in that section that the member has not seen. Once entering that section, threads can be shown in different colours. I.E. a thread could show up as red, "red hot thread", to show it is a popular one where members post a lot, and could be a good way for a new member to get to know other members. This should also be relatively quick and easy to install.

Example:

Yellow - New post

Pink - Hot thread

Green - Sticky thread

Blue - Old post

Red - Red hot thread

Purple - Locked thread

[Mrluvaluva]

Everyone ok with that?

[MarkWaldorf]

That's perfect Baz.

[Callum]

Great work, Baz! :thumbs:

[Ann]

Baz im fine with that yes:thumbs:

[Mrluvaluva]

Great. Then we are done til later. What time is the live show tonight? Is it 7pm?

[Callum]

I think so. Shame there's a firing tonight :sad:

[Mrluvaluva]

Well as I said. If we lose, you can fire me as they are my ideas. :bigsmile:

[Ann]

Baz ive just asked Sam its at 7pm as you said :hello:

[Mrluvaluva]

Ok, thanks Ann.

[Ann]

your welcome :laugh3:

[Mrluvaluva]

I am off. See you at 7pm. :bigsmile:

[Callum]

Bye Baz, see you then.

[Ann]

ok Baz see you at 7pm then bye for now :colour:

[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.

[Mrluvaluva]

Is it happening then?

[Ann]

i think it is as Sam did say 7pm ?

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by 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.


James. I researched our ideas and they are technacally possible so just make us the winners. :tongue:

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Ann
i think it is as Sam did say 7pm ?


It's a bit late!

[Ann]

Baz Sam has delayed the show tonight because of personal problems and its going on tomorrow night :cloud:

[Mrluvaluva]

Just seen. I rushed home from work aswell. Oh well, it can't be helped if a personal issue has come up for him.

[Ann]

thats true Baz:puzzled:

[Ann]

lets hope its still on at 7pm tonight :conf:

[Mrluvaluva]

Well I ain't rushing tonight!

[Ann]

dont blame you either:thumbs:

[Mrluvaluva]

Well I am off now. See you later.

[Ann]

ok Baz see you laters mate bye for now :nono: