Poll: Upgrading The Forum

[Eric]

Hello everyone. Chris Cavalier and I are kicking around the idea of some site improvements and wanted to know what people thought.

We came up with some ways that might classify the discussions more clearly. We're also looking to add a new folder for discussions of all other sports collectibles. If you like the new proposal, vote for it above or if you like the current format, you can vote for that too. We will close all voting in 3 days (Friday afternoon eastern time)
Here's proposed new list of folders.

General Information

1. Forum Policies
2. Site Announcements


Forums

1. Game Used Jersey Discussions
2. Game Used Bat Discussions
3. Questions About Bat Shipping Records
4. All Other Game Used Items Discussions
5. Items Wanted
6. Items For Sale
7. Vintage Memorabilia Discussions
8. All Other Sports Collectibles Discussions

A reminder- the current format is

1- Policies
2- Announcements
3- Game Used Memorabilia Discussion
4- Current Auction Items
5- Items Wanted
6- Items For Sale
7- Vintage Memorabilia Discussion
8- Ask About Bat Shipping Records

[Birdbats]

Re: Poll: Upgrading The Forum

Eric,

I like the idea. One thing I would appreciate even more is the ability to jump between folders without having to go back to the main page each time. As it is now, if I want to go from the "Game Used Memorabilia Discussion" to "For Sale," I have to click "Forums" (or the back arrow) and then "For Sale." It would be great if I could just jump to "For Sale" without having to backtrack. I know that doesn't sound like a big deal, but if you're trying to check on eight folders, it would be less hassle than jumping back and forth eight times.

Count me as a supporter of the new folders.

Jeff

[Birdbats]

Re: Poll: Upgrading The Forum

Eric, never mind my other post. I realized after posting there's a "Forum Jump" menu at the bottom. Never noticed it before. Could it be moved to the top?

Jeff

[Eric]

Re: Poll: Upgrading The Forum

Jeff-

Thanks for the info. Chris and I will discuss.

Make sure you vote above- those are going to be the stats we go by.
Eric

[earlywynnfan]

Re: Poll: Upgrading The Forum

The new changes sound great to me, although I'll check all the folders anyway, like I do now.

I also like the idea of having a general memorabilia folder, sort of a catch-all.

Ken

[Swoboda4]

Re: Poll: Upgrading The Forum

The addition of a Sports Collectibles Discussion forum was needed sooner or later. There's a lot of good info that's not "game used" related so it's good that it will find a home. It will also attract more members to the forum.

I would put Game Used Discussions on top instead of #4. Everything else is a by-product of it. It's the Discussion forum that I check first when signing in.
Robert

[Yankwood]

Re: Poll: Upgrading The Forum

What is the "Discussion Forum"?

[Eric]

Re: Poll: Upgrading The Forum

Game Used Memorabilia Discussion

[Yankwood]

Re: Poll: Upgrading The Forum

Oh, sorry. I'm an idiot.

[suave1477]

Re: Poll: Upgrading The Forum

The only thing I think we need is a Player signing / Autograph section - they way we can see who is signing where? and give us a place to discuss autographs. otherwise i think the forum is fine the way it is.

[trsent]

Re: Poll: Upgrading The Forum

When will a section be added for Joel to talk about his dating life?

When will a section be added for Joel to discuss sports wagering? (1-0 last night, Eastern Washington +3 was my only play)

When will a section be added for Joel to talk about poker?

When will a section be added for Joel to discuss baseball history?

Never.

Never.

Never.

Never.

Oh well, too bad this is the only forum I post on.

[geoff]

Re: Poll: Upgrading The Forum

I like the new way being talked about.I always check all of them anyway everyday.Geoff

[Eric]

Re: Poll: Upgrading The Forum

The only thing I think we need is a Player signing / Autograph section - they way we can see who is signing where? and give us a place to discuss autographs. otherwise i think the forum is fine the way it is.

Suave-

I think those kinds of things would fit under
All Other Sports Collectibles Discussions

And who knows, if there's enough heat behind the discussions maybe it can branch out into its own folder some day.
Eric

[bigtime59]

Re: Poll: Upgrading The Forum

I would love to see jerseys separated out from the rest of the memorabilia. As they're the only thing I collect, it would save me lots of time...and could we make the threads always read oldest to newest? As soon as I log in, they reverse!

[ChrisCavalier]

Re: Poll: Upgrading The Forum

could we make the threads always read oldest to newest? As soon as I log in, they reverse!

Hello Bigtime-

I believe you have the ability to control the way you would like the threads to display after you login. To set it up, after you login, click on the "User CP" (User Control Panel) link in the blue navigation area for the forum. Then, click on the "Edit Options" link under "Settings and Options" on the left hand side of the page and scroll down to "Thread Display Mode". It is there that you can select the way you would like the threads to display after signing in.

Hope that helps.

Sincerely,
Chris