Comments, suggestions and feedback

[jimmcq]

We would like to invite anyone who has comments, criticism or ideas for the site to post them in this thread. Please try to be as constructive as possible.

[Ryan44]

I think we need a friends list option, as in VPF.

In addition, we should be able to transfer our old signatures from VPF.

[jimmcq]

Unfortunately this forum as not running on the same backend software as the old forum, so we won't have all of the exact same capabilities, but I'm doing whatever I can to make these feel more like 'home'.

[Tauron]

Move the Announcements / Introductions Forum Section to the top.

It is really out of the way on the bottom, especially since Announcements are important :D


EDIT : Also, basically because the newbies can just see the introductions on the top :D It just makes it easier

Also, more forum sections like discussed in the VPF Idea Thread. Just to make this more of a community :D

[geo12301]

I think the friend list idea is really good and that should be here also is there going to be a Arcade like in the other forums

[Tauron]

But Jim already said that we can't have a friends list on here.

I think that we should have a Entertainment Forum Section, which can hold the forums for Video Games, Music, and maybe seperate TV & Film into two themselves? Also maybe one for Popular Culture

[Jamal The Jameleon]

I'm not too sure if the program you use to run these forums has an arcade but if it does you should definately take advantage of that. I also really loved the "new post" option.

[flieboy135]

list the new post title instead of who posted it ..... iclude both is what i mean.

[Ryan44]

Unfortunately this forum as not running on the same backend software as the old forum, so we won't have all of the exact same capabilities, but I'm doing whatever I can to make these feel more like 'home'.

That's okay, Jim, I think I know my friends well enough that I don't need a buddy list. And I can do without my old VPF signature.

I thank you for all your hard work in getting this forum up-and-running.

[Live_Juicy]

I kind of wish there was a "quick reply" window at the bottom like in the other boards... not sure if that's possible, but it would be handy.

[Static]

Well.. I know the reason behind a lot of the differences.

This being phpBB adn th VPF was vBulletin. Personally I like vBulletin. but.. phpBB is free so , u cant complain about free :)

but, you should get a different style from phpBB, something green that goes along with the Background. http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/catdb.php?db=2

also, can the graphics be changed? (buttons, etc...)

I would love to re-do them for you. I have done this for other sites as well.

[Tauron]

Well.. I know the reason behind a lot of the differences.

This being phpBB adn th VPF was vBulletin. Personally I like vBulletin. but.. phpBB is free so , u cant complain about free :)

but, you should get a different style from phpBB, something green that goes along with the Background. http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/catdb.php?db=2

also, can the graphics be changed? (buttons, etc...)

I would love to re-do them for you. I have done this for other sites as well.

I don't think graphics can be changed. Maybe though? We will have to see what Jim says.

Also, what if we came up with a graphic artist group? They didn't have any special powers (well, maybe they could mod the Graphics forum?), but they were who you can go to for making graphics. Just to set some order around here?

[Static]

Sounds like a good idea to me

most forums can be changed (hacked) it usually just a matter of replacing the current graphic with a new one.

[Tauron]

I seriously think you should consider making a new Forum Games section.

Look at how easy it is to raise your post in the 3 Worded Story & Word Association thread. I am posting in them just for fun and all, but I know that someone is eventually going to accuse me of trying to raise my post count even higher.

So I am just going to stop playing those forums games unless they get their own section in which the post count doesn't get affected. Just like how it is done for the Contest & Giveaways section.

Thank you.

[MoB TGnome]

I seriously think you should consider making a new Forum Games section.

Look at how easy it is to raise your post in the 3 Worded Story & Word Association thread. I am posting in them just for fun and all, but I know that someone is eventually going to accuse me of trying to raise my post count even higher.

So I am just going to stop playing those forums games unless they get their own section in which the post count doesn't get affected. Just like how it is done for the Contest & Giveaways section.

Thank you.

Great point. I see people with 100's of post and only have 10 outside of word games.

[walter the whirlm]

Great point. I see people with 100's of post and only have 10 outside of word games.

who was that directed at? :wink:

[MoB TGnome]

Oh, nobody ;)

I don't mind it. Its just that post count shows in a way how active a member is and how long s/he has been here. It's just kind of weird for a forum to be open 3 days and have people with over a 100 post. And almost all of them in "3 Word story!" :P

Like I said before, I don't mind it, just a Game Section would be nice.

[Tauron]

Gnome knows what I'm saying :D

Walter, look at how many of yours and my posts are in such a simple forum game thread.

Unless you want to get accused of spamming like I have, then I would suggest you agree with my idea :P

[walter the whirlm]

yeah i know im not disagreeing that i have a lot there, i mean its like the only constantly active thread, but i counted how many posts i have in it and i still have over 100 posts that arent in that thread, i only have like 30 in the 3 worded story.

and i do agree with your idea btw

[Tauron]

Yeah its the same thing here, I don't have that many posts in there. But I'm sure there are other people who will notice that we have just been more active in that one thread than all of the other threads, and just sum up that we have such a high count from spam like that.

[walter the whirlm]

yeah i tink games like that are fun though so i like posting in them but every time i would post in that thread i was just thinking like "when will a mod tell me to stop"

[MoB TGnome]

Trust me, I'm not denying that word games are fun. I love them. I want them to stay, without the insanely fast post count raise.

[Tauron]

To be honest, I wish that Jim would atleast respond to our ideas, atleast sending us some message like "We can put that into consideration." Tiffany did the same thing, where she responded at first, and then we never knew if she read them again or not.

[Spartan]

I've got it going in the Staff Room. Don't worry.

[Tauron]

Alright thank you Spartan! :D

Atleast we got some feedback now, I really wanna go play those word games again.

[Spartan]

I haven't had much success and I don't have any news, but I have a list of what the people want in the Staff Room.

The only limitations are demand and ability to be done on this forum.

[Tauron]

But atleast you are putting it all up in the Staff Room, so it will be getting some notice.

[Zap657]

Showing wich thread the last post was in would be nice 8) , and if we could have some sort of a feedback system like on VPF, I would greatly appreciate it ( unless there already is one and it's hiding in the deepest darkest corner of a page somewhere )

[Spartan]

Do you mean rep like feedback? Like in the other forum. That was rejected here.

[Zap657]

Yes I meant rep. and why was it rejected?

[Spartan]

Well it was brought up a while ago. It was a good idea at the time, back in VPF but it was denyed here because it was given out for ridiculous reasons on the last forum. Good and bad rep was given out for ridiculous reasons. And it really didn't help out. Most people "were on a distiguished road" and that didn't help tell a person's character. It is quick and easy but it's more effective just to send PM's.

[jimmcq]

Everything here is being read... and I'm addressing what I can.

Administering a forum (particularly the back-end of things) is not an easy task, and unfortunately all of this (the switch) came up pretty unexpectedly.

Things will be improving here, but it isn't going to happen overnight. Please bear with me, and together we can make this a better place.

[Tauron]

Yeah Jim, sorry bout complaining before. I was in a bad mood in general, and I was getting it out here without meaning to.

But atleast the Office section has been moved to the top now :D

[walter the whirlm]

yeah i did notice that the office was at the top.

so they are listning :D

[MoB TGnome]

Yeah, I noticed that too.

I am glad. I like active Admins\Moderators in a forum.

Thanks for listening, guys (And girls ;))

[Spartan]

Jim says that he's looking into add-ons for shoutbox, arcade, and quick post. But he's just looking, these aren't announcements.

Is there any other add-ons or forum sections that you might be interested in? I know that quite a few of you want what are listed above but is there anything else we can add?

[Tauron]

I'm just gonna post specific forum sections all in one post, if thats ok.

Forum Games (Word Association, Twingersnap's Trivia, etc.)
Official Competitions (The Murder Mystery)
Roleplaying Forum (Why do we need just one single thread on VP RP?)
Viva Pinata News & Rumours (For updates on DLC, VP2, etc.)

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A forum where members can post their problems in RL and others can help them out?

Just make a whole entertainment section, which could include Music Forum, Movies Forum, TV Forum, Video Games Forum.

The section that Graphics is in now, why not expand and add another forum for Poems/Pieces of Writing?


And that's a wrap :D

[MoB TGnome]

A forum where members can post their problems in RL and others can help them out?

Just make a whole entertainment section, which could include Music Forum, Movies Forum, TV Forum, Video Games Forum.

The section that Graphics is in now, why not expand and add another forum for Poems/Pieces of Writing?


My clan forum does something alot like this. They have one big forum section called "Enlightenment" and under that has everything from Politics to Food to Music.

It doesn't take up much room because it is all sub branches under one branch.

[Spartan]

This is tough. Tauron and MoB you brought up some good points in my opinion. One way to keep up activity could be to branch out into different topics. But in my mind there are two tough problems in there.

1. As much as diversity rocks, we need to keep some focus on Viva.

2. Would these other forums be used?

I'm taking these ideas to the staff room. Mean while all ideas are appericated. Also if anyone thinks the forum sections they described are a good idea please let us know.

[Tauron]

Spartan,

I know that we need to keep the main focus on Viva Pinata, but as you already know, we have been losing members due to the fact that they have completed/gotten bored of the game. These new forums could help branch us out into a more connected/larger community. Also, if we really wanted to, we could bring out these new forums over time, not at once. That way we wouldn't have a bunch of sections with a few threads in them, but instead build up the sections before releasing the others. Honestly, the only reason I still visit the forums is because I want to keep trying to get this made into a bigger community. I don't play the game anymore, and if I haven't seen what some forums can become (like the Neopets when I used to visit, where the majority of us stopped playing Neopets), then I wouldn't be bringing out and pushing for these issues.

Take note that this should occur over a period of time, as we need to raise our activity on the forums as well, since the switch to PIF killed off some of that. However, we wouldn't want to wait to long, because we could see other active members leave the forums for lack of interest.

[MoB TGnome]

2. Would these other forums be used?

As long as there is something going on, of course they would be used.

Movies - Used
Video Games - Used
Music - Used
Books - Used
Sports - Used

Stuff like that of course will be used.

I don't know if I am allowed to post links to other forums, because this might seem like advertising.

This is just an example, I am by no means advertising MoB, or anything related to MoB. Once again, purely example.

MoB's Enlightenment forum (http://mobdeep.net/foro/forumdisplay.php?f=70)

There may not be a whole ton of posts because they just cleaned it out. But it gives you an idea for some topics.

[Spartan]

You bring up some really good points. I hope that there is an announcement for DLC or VP2 but expanding is a good idea.


Thanks for the ideas,
Spartan

[Ryan44]

You bring up some really good points. I hope that there is an announcement for DLC or VP2 but expanding is a good idea.


Thanks for the ideas,
Spartan

I wouldn't have any problem with expanded topics. I have great interests in history (military), philosophy (anything before Nietzsche), politics (conservatism), theology (Catholicism), and other similar intellectual subjects.

There aren't any forums for expanded topics at PIF yet, so as always , I'll have to post any threads for the abovementioned subjects in the Garden forum.

[Spartan]

Alright... I'm going to make this quick: Games and News and Rumors have gotten some good response so they are a strong possiblity. However, it's unlikely to that we will have any other sections that don't have to do with the gaem because there are some many on the internet that anyone could use. As for real life, it's risky because if some of the younger members give out info than it could lead to problems. You biguns all know what I'm talking about.

I might have more later. There are no promises and even as a mod I may be getting overzealous here, but we're doing everything we can to make this an interesting place.

[MoB TGnome]

There are no promises and even as a mod I may be getting overzealous here, but we're doing everything we can to make this an interesting place.

I'm just glad you've taken it into consideration.

And I completely understand what you mean.

[MoB TGnome]

Extremely sorry for the double post, but I don't really have much of a choice:

Do you plan on ever removing the whole "30 KB file size for both signature and avatar" thing?

I could see if it was separate like 30 for signature and 30 for avatar. But 30 is just very tiny.

Or you could even maybe just up it a little, maybe like 40-50.

It's fine the way it is. Actually I love the way everything is nice and neat, not people having 24 signatures. But I would like to be able to use nicer quality signatures. Just a suggestion.

[Tauron]

I agree, I enjoy only having one banner in a signature, instead of seeing 3 banners, then the persons gamercard, but I wish that we could have better quality pictures.

[Zap657]

Agreed, better quality pictures are demanded!!!

[jimmcq]

Do you plan on ever removing the whole "30 KB file size for both signature and avatar" thing?

I could see if it was separate like 30 for signature and 30 for avatar. But 30 is just very tiny.

Or you could even maybe just up it a little, maybe like 40-50.

I wasn't really sure if the previous setting was enough or not... Thanks for the feedback... the filesize has been increased.

[zach3116]

Do you plan on ever removing the whole "30 KB file size for both signature and avatar" thing?

I could see if it was separate like 30 for signature and 30 for avatar. But 30 is just very tiny.

Or you could even maybe just up it a little, maybe like 40-50.

I wasn't really sure if the previous setting was enough or not... Thanks for the feedback... the filesize has been increased.

*Cheers for Jim*

[Zap657]

Yay!

Edit: and huzzah :)

[zach3116]

HUZZAH!
Three cheers for Jim!
Hip hip-

[DragonacheKing99]

I liked on VPF when it said new post by *name* it had a link to that thread next to it, that would be nice to have. Also is there the search thing to find lost threads, I liked that too. (sorry if I am just missing where these are located)

[MoB TGnome]

Do you plan on ever removing the whole "30 KB file size for both signature and avatar" thing?

I could see if it was separate like 30 for signature and 30 for avatar. But 30 is just very tiny.

Or you could even maybe just up it a little, maybe like 40-50.

I wasn't really sure if the previous setting was enough or not... Thanks for the feedback... the filesize has been increased.

Thank you so much! That was extremely cool of you.

[zach3116]

I liked on VPF when it said new post by *name* it had a link to that thread next to it, that would be nice to have. Also is there the search thing to find lost threads, I liked that too. (sorry if I am just missing where these are located)

That would be great!

[walter the whirlm]

i am really think that taurons idea (a games section where posts dont count toward your post count) is a good idea, it seems that a lot of people are just like rapidly posting in there and boosting thier post count, and it seems like more spam than a game. idk, just my thoughts

[zach3116]

i am really think that taurons idea (a games section where posts dont count toward your post count) is a good idea, it seems that a lot of people are just like rapidly posting in there and boosting thier post count, and it seems like more spam than a game. idk, just my thoughts

I don't care about my post count. I just wanna have fun! That's the reason I joined this community. Isn't that what this community all about?

[walter the whirlm]

no, not at all

[zach3116]

no, not at all

WOW! You think that PIF isn't supposed to be fun? Wow I misjudged you. I overestimated you.

[Tauron]

Zach I agree, those forum games are meant to be fun, not to raise your post count. Unfortunately, some people have just accused me of posting in there because I supposedly "care about how high my post count is." That is why I stopped playing those games. It is no longer fun when you get accused of crap when you are simply trying to have fun.

[zach3116]

Zach I agree, those forum games are meant to be fun, not to raise your post count. Unfortunately, some people have just accused me of posting in there because I supposedly "care about how high my post count is." That is why I stopped playing those games. It is no longer fun when you get accused of crap when you are simply trying to have fun.

Taur I might not know you very well, but I know that is a bullcrud! I know you don't care how high your post count is! (i don't think you care) And yours is just really high because of the surgery. I got my canines pulled out. I was on the computer all day for a few days too!

[Tauron]

I wasn't saying that you have accused me of that. Others have subtly mentioned it in random posts though.

[Ryan44]

I understand your situation, Tauron, and if I've "subtly mentioned" any accusations of over-posting in my posts, then I'm sorry.

In the end, I'm one of those proponents of post quality over post quantity.

And since I'm always on the Garden forum, I'll never be close to being the number one poster on PIF, though I try to stay level with my friends: Polly and Spartan.

[zach3116]

I know you weren't talking about me Tauron! I know I've seen some of those mean posts about you! =( They make me sad! You barely post in the games!

[FeralKitty]

Let's stop the accusations please.

I think it might help if people read the Official forum policies (http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=172).

Like it says, "we'd like this to remain a friendly environment to everyone, so please be courteous, and use good judgment in making posting decisions."

Personal attacks or rudeness isn't welcome here and mods will take action. On the topic of spam, you're welcome to post as much as you want in the "story" threads, but please don't hijack other topics/threads, or go on and on about off-topic stuff.

If anyone seems to be posting a lot in non-story threads, mods will notice it on their own, and encourage that person not to. We frown on spam (useless and off-topic posts), and hope you'll all police yourself, so we don't have to take action.

[walter the whirlm]

no, not at all

WOW! You think that PIF isn't supposed to be fun? Wow I misjudged you. I overestimated you.
i was OBVIOUSLY joking

[Live_Juicy]

hey... I know this is free and you have to have ads to support it, but can you put them at the bottom of the site or at the side or something? I don't really like this in-between bizness :(

[jimmcq]

hey... I know this is free and you have to have ads to support it, but can you put them at the bottom of the site or at the side or something? I don't really like this in-between bizness :(

Unfortunately advertising is a necessary evil because this site uses a lot of expensive resources and bandwidth that I pay for out of my own pocket. I don't want the ads to be too annoying, but they need to grab some attention. When they were more unobtrusive, they were mostly ignored and not doing any good.

Please bear with me as I experiment with various ad placements. I don't want to scare people away... but we can't have people just ignoring the ads either. It isn't easy to balance "blend-in" vs. "stick-out".

[Cloud7654]

I think there should be a Music section down with the TV/Movies and Graphics sections.

[Tauron]

I think there should be a Music section down with the TV/Movies and Graphics sections.

Thats one of the forum sections I suggested a page ago or so. Spartan said that they have a list in the Staff forum of all of our suggestions, and that was there.

[Cloud7654]

Oh sorry, I didn't read through it all. I just felt like there should be a Music forum so I just posted. :D

[FeralKitty]

Not a problem :) Most people don't tend to read through a 5-page thread, and we'd rather hear an inadvertent duplicate suggestion, instead of not hearing one from someone at all :)

[KirbyHamtaro]

i'm not sure if we have any rules in this forums, but i don't see any rules written on the announcement or something. may i suggest add some rules? i'm being curious or whatever i'm getting the feel like.

if you say no to this suggestion or if there's already one made then it's ok cuz i don't know what the rules are in the forums.

*feels a little nervous*

[walter the whirlm]

http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=172

thats the policies thread KirbyHamtaro :D

[DragonacheKing99]

Tauron if you ever thought I was accusing you I wasn't. I was just saying some people either go for post quantity or they are on a lot. I know your an active member and I think that is good :)

[Tauron]

lol I know it wasn't you.

Jim, what if we had more usergroups? If you go to http://www.gaminggutter.com/, and scroll down to the bottom, there is a legend with like 15 different groups. I am not saying do that many, but what if we had made a Graphics group and such? That would be cool.

And what if we expanded on the Graphics Forum, and made a bunch of SubForums like : Requests, Tutorials, Contests, etc.

EDIT : I just noticed the PIF Graphics team thread in the Graphics section. But my other ideas still stand :P

[KirbyHamtaro]

i'm not sure if graphic(s) tutorials are allowed. why not share graphic(s) tutorials to others? there will be some problems about sharing graphic(s) tutorials so i'm not sure if it's ok or not. if you guys say no, i'll say no (just to make it fair if that's what you're asking).

[Tauron]

I seem to remember there being an ideas thread here, but I dunno what happened to it. Anyways, I kind of left about a month ago and just started visiting back a few days ago, and noticed all of the new projects that are going on.

I was just thinking, what if you could just make a seperate sub-forum dedicated to the projects? It would clean up the boards alot more, and leave more room for current news & contests going on in the main WCA forum.

[DragonacheKing99]

Heres the link T. Its the Comments Suggestions, and Feedback (http://www.pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=13) thread. Also the two organizations are merging so I think there will be a lot of changing around the forums...

[MASTERMAXX713]

Also A Third Organization is on the rise

[An Insane Guy]

Also A Third Organization is on the rise

Yes, heopfully we'll get some good changing.

As for the organization, it would have been a wonderful Idea if there wasn't the upcoming mrger.

[DragonacheKing99]

maybe, but the WCA already has a forum, one for projects and another for the rest, hmm?

Heres the link T. Its the Comments Suggestions, and Feedback (http://www.pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=13) thread. Also the two organizations are merging so I think there will be a lot of changing around the forums...

wohoo I look crazy, linking to this thread ;)

[Spartan]

Yes, heopfully we'll get some good changing.

As for the organization, it would have been a wonderful Idea if there wasn't the upcoming mrger.

What's that mean? :confused:

[xITDx NaMeLeZz]

i think the arcade is starting to die like no new games have been coming barely any tournaments so maybe if you can add some more games that would be great

[geo12301]

How about a cash mod,here is the link if you want to check it out-http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=94055
We could have a money system called Chocolate Coins.:D

[DragonacheKing99]

How about a cash mod,here is the link if you want to check it out-http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=94055
We could have a money system called Chocolate Coins.:D

Oh, what does it do?

[geo12301]

I copied and pasted this-

Multiple Admin-configurable currencies

Enable yourself to create, rename, and remove as many currencies as you want
No longer necessary to install multiple systems just to have multiple points/cash etc, this is your one-stop solution
Images supported!
Points System back-compatibility

Allows mods that run off of Points System to run off of Cash Mod with minimal (if any) work
MySQL & MSSQL Installer

SQL installer for MySQL & MSSQL users
Admin Control Panel

Smooth, sleek, and slightly sexy
Custom Forum Options

Turn any or all of your currencies off or on for any of your forums on your board.
Easy to use Admin Control Panel makes this a snap!
Donate Cash

Let your users donate cash to other users.
Send PMs with donation!
Also (optionally) allow moderators to edit user's cash via the profile page. Admins come with this option automatically
Spam prevention

Worried about users spamming your board for cash? not a problem! Use the easy spam tools to determine how many posts a user can make within a given time period and be able to gain cash for them
Custom Cash Settings

Set how many cash points a user makes per post
Set how many cash points a user makes per reply,
Set how many cash points a user makes per character
Bonus for each reply (Rewards for popular thread starters!)
Set maximum amount per post
(or any combination thereof)
Cash Groups

Set bonus amounts for user in different groups, ranks, and levels
Quote Include/Uninclude

Capability to disable users from gaining points for quoted sections
Enable/Disable User Debt

Feeling mean and want to put your users in debt?
Set all users Cash

With a click of a button, you can set/reset the cash amounts of all users!
Currency Exchange

Allow users to exchange one form of currency for another, at rates that you set!
Log Actions

Log cash-related actions that go on over your board
Decimal Cash

Cash now comes in decimals!
Plug-in Events

Cash Amounts for events, generated by board actions, or other mods!
Cash Mod API

Application Program Interface, allows for much simpler dealing with Cash Mod by other mods needing or using a rewards systems
Cash on PM

If you feel the need to encourage your users to spam... (by default, this is turned off)
EasyMOD Compatible

Install in seconds with EasyMOD!

[DragonacheKing99]

Oh yey! Money for posting, I'll be rich :D!! Now what will all that money actually get me?

[geo12301]

Oh yey! Money for posting, I'll be rich :D!! Now what will all that money actually get me?

Bigger land,a new shovel,watering can,pinatas,gem trees,and many more.:D

[jimmcq]

How about a cash mod

I've actually been considering something like that for a while... "cash" or Chocolate Coins or whatever we call them here can be awarded as contest prizes, or arcade tournament prizes, etc.

When I get a little free time I will investigate further.

[geo12301]

I've actually been considering something like that for a while... "cash" or Chocolate Coins or whatever we call them here can be awarded as contest prizes, or arcade tournament prizes, etc.

When I get a little free time I will investigate further.

Awesome,I hope we get this soon.:D

[Spartan]

Can someone explain this to me a little bit more?

[geo12301]

Can someone explain this to me a little bit more?

The cash mod?
Also how about a contest to write something like a daily,weekly,monthly newsletter about video games and VP News,like in the newsletter we can put games being released that week,something related to VP or to even VPX,like a new agent or so,person with the highscores,tournament winners,current contest,something like that.Then Jimm can send it out to all the members throught mass email.

[Spartan]

Nevermind I understand it now.

[An Insane Guy]

I say at least 1 player org mods would be the way to go :cool: I would post a 10 paragraph message about why, but no one would even care.

[Kawigi]

I say at least 1 player org mods would be the way to go :cool: I would post a 10 paragraph message about why, but no one would even care.

I nominate myself!

[DragonacheKing99]

LoL, Yeah I think a player org. MOD would be cool...

and since the VPX has so many project and announcement threads I think Tauron's idea might possible work. One forum for the, what 30 project threads? Then one forum for all the new agents, members, announcements etc. I'm just saying now the VPX is so large it might be useful....

[An Insane Guy]

I nominate myself!

As in one of th leaders, preferabbly CSR, SD, LSN, or I, although that would player orgs get their forum space and are left alone. I appreciate you trying to help, but I think someone that is high up in at least one of the orgs and checks there constantly would be the best case scenario.

I know Jim doesn't care at all, but we really need it. He can easily assign it so people can only mod certain fourms. He can even control whether or not their names are a different color, it says moderator, they have the mod bar, granted access to the staff forums, etc. He just doesn't want to.

[DragonacheKing99]

As in one of th leaders, preferabbly CSR, SD, LSN, or I

*Cough* Aren't you missing someone? *Cough*

:p AIG you just hate me :p

[Spartan]

I nominate myself!

I second that notion. :D I think these guys already have thier solution, he's just not here on account of being recently married. :cool:

[FeralKitty]

AIG also appeared to overlook LRB, who I thought was "high up" in the VPX and a mod.

Anyway, I'm sure Jim's reasons are good ones. Let's move on, since Jim doesn't seem to want additional mods (and the mods he does have are helping out with requests).

[Blade]

I second that notion. :D I think these guys already have thier solution, he's just not here on account of being recently married. :cool:

I third that notion! I don't care, but we need one. Kawigi's already winning so I Just add on to the leading votes :D

[Spartan]

Calm down, I was only joking. :) Kawigi is a full-time mod so his job entails the player organiations and the rest of the forums. No need to pressure him either. ;)

[Blade]

I know I know, I was just kidding too. I just wanted to be a part of it.

[An Insane Guy]

AIG also appeared to overlook LRB, who I thought was "high up" in the VPX and a mod.

Anyway, I'm sure Jim's reasons are good ones. Let's move on, since Jim doesn't seem to want additional mods (and the mods he does have are helping out with requests).

He hasn't been on for the past 2 months minus an hour.

[geo12301]

As in one of th leaders, preferabbly CSR, SD, LSN, or IHow about me?What do you guys think of the newsletter idea?I wouldnt mind writting a weekly newsletter.:D

[geo12301]

I've actually been considering something like that for a while... "cash" or Chocolate Coins or whatever we call them here can be awarded as contest prizes, or arcade tournament prizes, etc.

When I get a little free time I will investigate further.I just installed it in my phpbb forum,its great,and it was also the first mod I ever installed.:D

[Dark_MEMENTO]

Wow, there hasn't been criticism in ages :-)

Could we see more levels? I think that perhaps level 8 could be a Ruffian, Lev. 9 Prof. Pester, Lev. 10 Pierre Parrybo and finally Lev. 11 would be Les.

-DM

[DragonacheKing99]

Wow, there hasn't been criticism in ages :-)

Could we see more levels? I think that perhaps level 8 could be a Ruffian, Lev. 9 Prof. Pester, Lev. 10 Pierre Parrybo and finally Lev. 11 would be Les.

-DM

Actually that would be really cool, I have wanted a new userbar. Maybe someone good with graphics can make some more user bars?

Would I be level 8 or 9?

[Dark_MEMENTO]

you'd be level 9. :-)

[Blade]

I will make the userbars, but I just need the text.

[geo12301]

How about every 1250 posts or so we get like a custom rank.:D

[PINATAcast]

This SEEMS to be a feedback thread about the wishes and wants of the PIF as a website. I was looking for maybe something a little more tuned towards the people running it.

but what ever. do it your way.
http://texasholdemblogger.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/wildlife-monkeys-hear-no-evil-see-no-evil-speak-no-evil.jpg

http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?p=79133

[An Insane Guy]

A new contest with Rare! Perhaps something like a "fashion show" (group or singles), where you would post pictures of your pinata(s) giving the best possible angle. Regardless, I would love to prticipate in another awesome contest ;):D

[wraisin pie]

i like the more levels idea,and a level 12 could do as well like a pecky pudgeon picture

[Sour_Macaracoon]

I don't think the forum needs to be improved, as it's good the way it is. What forum software did you orignally use? vBulliten is apparently the best, so I guess you made a good choice.

[taneer]

My suggestion is a thread for site maitenance. because I'm sure Jimmcq's PM box is always full, so that thread would loosen the burden.

[Spartan]

Explain what you mean by "site maintainence thread" please.

[Dr. Sparrel]

I really think this site is very good as it is, but maybe moderators can delete threads, not just lock them?

[Zap657]

We do. It' just you don't know because you don't see the deleted threads. :p

[Macaraca]

well i can tell when my threads get deleted then i post them again and they get deleted again lol

[jimmcq]

well i can tell when my threads get deleted then i post them again and they get deleted again lol

Maybe you should the take the hint the first time.

[taneer]

I will make the userbars, but I just need the text.

Mind if I take a crack at it as well and we just let the Mods decide which one to use? Not that I'm trying to compete but I kinda wanna try and make one.

[Spartan]

Mind if I take a crack at it as well and we just let the Mods decide which one to use? Not that I'm trying to compete but I kinda wanna try and make one.

Considering that Blade posted that like last August (some 8 months ago) I'd say that you can go on ahead.

[Zap657]

Something that has been annoying me as of late is the date in the corner of the post indicating when it was posted. It's not really a big deal, but is it possible to make it say something like "Posted __ hours/days/months ago"? It still takes me a second to decipher that string of numbers into a date, and that may also be the reason people seem to be replying to old posts. (case in point: the post right above me)

[wjv321]

hey do u think we can make a chat box so we can chat itll be fun since we got alot of active members is it ok wit u guys?

[Spartan]

Ah, it's been a while since this was brought up. Having a chat box here on PIF was considered when we first opened. But we decided not to implement one because it was likely to be abused.

If a lot of people expressed interest in a chat box, then I'd assume that Jim might consider it, but it's likely that it's not the best idea, so don't expect it to happen.

[n64player]

Yeah, a chat box would be a marvelous idea! It would kinda help take the spam away from the threads. Though people would be annoying and there would be link going to like every site on the internet! Still, it's something to consider.

[Macaraca]

my general chat thread got deleted twice

[BIGsheep]

The question is, surely you would want to chat on a subject? Simply saying "hi" a couple of dozen times over surely would lose its appeal pretty quickly.

I'd say a way around a chat box is to simply have a thread that starts your conversation off i.e. "did you catch the game last night?" or "so tomorrow I'm off on holiday, what factor sun cream do you think I need for Skeggy?" would set things off on the right path.

Opening up a thread labelled "general chat" is a target for a meandering painful thread of no validity most of the time so make sure you have something to talk about first.

[Pretztail Party]

I agree that we should get a chatbox, maybe one that is filtered and does not allow links to websites?

[Victorioso360]

I suggest pjirc for making the chat. I can help making it if you guys need help.

[trueinsanity]

You should make a SPOILER pre-fix option. I can't tell you how many times I've clicked on things and read/seen things I don't want to :eek:

[Leighton Darko]

You should make a SPOILER pre-fix option. I can't tell you how many times I've clicked on things and read/seen things I don't want to :eek:
People should have the common sense and courtesy to mark their posts with "SPOILER AHEAD!" or write the spoilers in white/the forum bg or something, but they don't.
I've seen some tags that make the text completely invisible until you highlight it -- is that the kind you're referring to? Or the ones that are just like text? It sounds like a good idea either way.

[trueinsanity]

People should have the common sense and courtesy to mark their posts with "SPOILER AHEAD!" or write the spoilers in white/the forum bg or something, but they don't.
I've seen some tags that make the text completely invisible until you highlight it -- is that the kind you're referring to? Or the ones that are just like text? It sounds like a good idea either way.

You know how in the VP:TIP section there's an option right to the left of where you enter a title that says MiniFAQ:? While, they should make one of those except that says Spoiler:

If you still don't understand, I'll take a screenshot when I'm less busy.

[Leighton Darko]

You know how in the VP:TIP section there's an option right to the left of where you enter a title that says MiniFAQ:? While, they should make one of those except that says Spoiler:

If you still don't understand, I'll take a screenshot when I'm less busy.
No, I understand what you're saying, but I don't entirely agree -- a thread can discuss something without having spoilers.
It's individual posts themselves that are problematic when it comes to spoilers... so I think we'd be better off with just tags, but maybe that's just me.

[trueinsanity]

No, I understand what you're saying, but I don't entirely agree -- a thread can discuss something without having spoilers.
It's individual posts themselves that are problematic when it comes to spoilers... so I think we'd be better off with just tags, but maybe that's just me.

You mean like a gsfgsfg type thing and then you have to click it to see it?

[Leighton Darko]

Yeah, that's what I mean.

[Zap657]

Just do Spoiler: Zomgz teh Jeli

Which would look like this:

Spoiler: Zomgz teh Jeli

[Zap657]

I think we could do with a few more prefixes, some good ideas would be some that indicate threads dedicated to VP: Classic, TiP, or even PP and PA in gameplay help, as there's been alot of confusion* since the newer games were released and now most questions end up in the game itself's section.

I also believe a "Question" prefix might be appropriate for the gameplay help section as well, clearly seperating questions from miniFAQs. (Although this may be too much prefixes for one section)

Even the RP forum could use some VP and Non-VP related prefixes of some sort... Although I may be stretching this a little.


*Just a shame there isn't a way of somehow prefacing thread titles with VP1 or VP:TIP in accordance with the forum mechanics (like with the wanted and for sale functions in the trading forum). Or perhaps there is and I've missed something?

http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?p=253580#post253580)

[vampwolfx]

hello just come to say this thread is blocking the front of the board

[Amaroq]

Dont get me wrong, I love this forum, but I just have one complaint.
Some of the ads are inapropriet for a family friendly forum. (Those bikini girls and violent internet games) Can you guys, like, replace them with more friendly ads? If not, Im afraid my dad will not let me go on this site anymore:(=no more pinata info:(=longer to complete game:(=NO BLACK CHOCO!:eek:

[n64player]

I think this might be kind of cool, but maybe unnecessary. I think we could have a calendar, so that when a friend's birthday or something is coming up we could make something. Just a suggestion.

[n64player]

Great, double post... Another suggestion, also maybe unnecessary. I've seen in forums before how they have a "threads recently posted in" section at the bottom of the forum main page. Would that be possible to do?

[Zap657]

Like the "New posts" button at the top of the page? (Between the arcade and search buttons)

[TheLazyiestTurtle]

I think this might be kind of cool, but maybe unnecessary. I think we could have a calendar, so that when a friend's birthday or something is coming up we could make something. Just a suggestion.

agreed although i also dont think its necssary but it would be cool

[charlietheunicorn]

Dont get me wrong, I love this forum, but I just have one complaint.
Some of the ads are inapropriet for a family friendly forum. (Those bikini girls and violent internet games) Can you guys, like, replace them with more friendly ads? If not, Im afraid my dad will not let me go on this site anymore:(=no more pinata info:(=longer to complete game:(=NO BLACK CHOCO!:eek:

I agree....

Iv'e seen some VERY disturbing ads...
mabey they should replace them with like, ads for kids' things....

[sourwhirlm]

I don't think they can choose what ads are shown, for if they could chose then they wouldn't put non-family friendly ad on a family friendly site.

[Hudson]

As far as I am aware as advertising goes then the advert itself must follow guidelines before it can be shown somewhere, at least thats what I believe happens (I maybe wrong though). For example the advert must contain no nudity, swearing or anything like that and then it can be passed on to be advertised. This is why you see adverts like "become a dragonslayer" and "meet your perfect partner" because these adverts are actually within the boundaries of what the advert may contain and are not breaking any rules. I have only seen adverts I said above featured on this website but if you guys have seen things much worse and "disturbing" advertised then maybe report it? I personally haven't seen anything all that bad and so i'm happy.

[vampwolfx]

well i have to say......

arcade games they are old and are getting boring

[Hudson]

If you think the arcade games are getting boring then why not suggest some more arcade games at this link (http://pinataisland.info/forum/showthread.php?t=1451)? You opinion does matter you know and i'm sure Jim will listen to your ideas. :)

[vampwolfx]

Also i think it would be nice to have a mod comment/feedback board

[n64player]

Like the "New posts" button at the top of the page? (Between the arcade and search buttons)
Actually, exactly like that! Thank you for pointing that out to me, I was completely oblivious to it...

[reklaw_vahn]

Also i think it would be nice to have a mod comment/feedback board

I completely agree with vamp...

[TheLazyiestTurtle]

i cant access my notifications i currently have 3 i checked my visitor messages(via clicking my username), my friend request (via control pannel) and my private messages (via by sending a private message and then going to inbox) and im curious to see what these 3 notifications are and when i click the notfications button it doesnt work

[Captin J]

There is a glich with the Notifications.It'il go in about 1 month.

[Birthday boy]

If this thread is still alive, I'd like another forum or Section (whatever it's called) for Rolepays not having to do with Viva Pinata.A lot of people are complaining about non-viva pinata rolepays and some want to go and make pokemon RPs because they like pokemon too

[bunnycomb__9]

I would like to suggest more memory for photos.