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Forum News and Suggestions => Forum Announcements => Topic started by: tim2000s on May 22, 2013, 08:43:09 AM

Title: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: tim2000s on May 22, 2013, 08:43:09 AM
With the upgrade we undertook over the past couple of days there is now more scope for providing access to additional features. As you will already be aware, we are now accessible via Tapatalk, and I am in the process of reviewing what needs to be done to see if we can apply the "Like" functionality that I know people are interested in.

Are there any other features that you have seen on other forums in which you participate that you think would be good one here?
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Manormanic on May 22, 2013, 08:44:18 AM
some discussion of cricket? ;)
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: tim2000s on May 22, 2013, 08:54:47 AM
some discussion of cricket? ;)
Now then, don't ask for too much....
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: PedalsMcgrew on May 22, 2013, 08:58:17 AM
Seller/buyer ratings displayed under the username next to every post? If we can all see them then we might all use them a bit more!
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: tim2000s on May 22, 2013, 09:01:03 AM
Seller/buyer ratings displayed under the username next to every post? If we can all see them then we might all use them a bit more!
Linked to the work I am doing on the "Like" functionality.
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Number4 on May 22, 2013, 09:04:47 AM
Naked chicks
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: justnotcricket86 on May 22, 2013, 09:06:09 AM
Some pretty colours and fonts.

And naked chicks
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: 400notout on May 22, 2013, 09:06:29 AM
If ever there was a time for the like function to be available ^
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Manormanic on May 22, 2013, 09:09:34 AM
Now then, don't ask for too much....

okay - if I can't have that, how about a special scratch and sniff linseed oil scent on the home page?
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Number4 on May 22, 2013, 09:15:31 AM
okay - if I can't have that, how about a special scratch and sniff linseed oil scent on the home page?

Or even better... A scratch and sniff naked chick
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Manormanic on May 22, 2013, 09:17:43 AM
Or even better... A scratch and sniff naked chick

hmmm..... yeah, I guess we could go with that,  providing she has no known personal hygene issues...  :o
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Number4 on May 22, 2013, 09:19:35 AM
I have a great come back for that but I'm afraid I'd get banned haha
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Manormanic on May 22, 2013, 09:20:50 AM
ah go for it...
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Number4 on May 22, 2013, 09:22:32 AM
I'm still suffering withdrawals from the last few days of no forum
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: tim2000s on May 22, 2013, 09:30:57 AM
I'm still suffering withdrawals from the last few days of no forum
Been doing a little too much scratching and sniffing? ;)
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Number4 on May 22, 2013, 09:42:24 AM
Been doing a little too much scratching and sniffing? ;)

Scratching, sniffing, rubbing, tugging etc etc etc
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: morgzy10 on May 22, 2013, 12:51:23 PM
Not the only one number4   this site keeps me away from that kind of stuff!
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: vividgreen on May 22, 2013, 12:57:05 PM
What about a Cricket Exchange section ?
Where players, coaches, clubs, etc can list their services, search for players, recruit overseas players, employment enquiries, etc.

Could be a useful and popular tool for players and clubs alike...
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: charlie15 on May 22, 2013, 12:58:54 PM
Scratching, sniffing, rubbing, tugging etc etc etc

In other words you've been visiting alternative sites?  ;)
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: vividgreen on May 22, 2013, 12:59:07 PM
Derrrr, i just noticed the category already listed........
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: tim2000s on May 22, 2013, 11:04:20 PM
Trade Count now added to users details in all posts...
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Number4 on May 23, 2013, 10:27:10 AM
Trade Count now added to users details in all posts...

Best feature added yet
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: morgzy10 on May 23, 2013, 12:29:51 PM
What does this trade count mean............
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on May 23, 2013, 12:35:13 PM
What does this trade count mean............

For every sale you complete you can submit feedback positive or negative. Trade count is the amount of positive feedback you've received.
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: tim2000s on May 23, 2013, 12:37:10 PM
What does this trade count mean............
It is the SMF Trader System. It tells you the amount positive feedback that a member has relating to trading. Sadly it doesn't quite provide the percentage +ve that eBay does. I need to try and work on that one. If you are considering doing business with them in a for sale thread, simply click on the number and it will take you to their feedback, where you will see both positive and negative feedback.

If you decide to trade with them, you can then submit feedback through this route as well, by clicking on the "Submit Feedback" link in the Trader Screen you have just accessed.

Think of it like eBay Feedback, as that is exactly what it is.

If you trade with someone, not using the For Sale board, which we don't recommend under any circumstances, you can leave feedback based on your experiences as well.
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: rbblack on May 23, 2013, 01:02:08 PM
Great addition to the forums, well done Tim.
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Number4 on May 23, 2013, 01:13:52 PM


Are there any other features that you have seen on other forums in which you participate that you think would be good one here?

Is there an auto refresh function where the home page auto refreshes?
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: uknsaunders on May 23, 2013, 01:16:49 PM
What about a Cricket Exchange section ?
Where players, coaches, clubs, etc can list their services, search for players, recruit overseas players, employment enquiries, etc.

Could be a useful and popular tool for players and clubs alike...

most of that is covered under the Cricket Exchange we already have  :D . However, any additional suggestions for freatures would be welcome.
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: tim2000s on May 23, 2013, 02:29:17 PM
Is there an auto refresh function where the home page auto refreshes?
Yes but I am loathe to do it as it adds additional load to the server, and even on the standalone box we have now, I occasionally see significant loading.
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Simmy on May 23, 2013, 02:37:46 PM
auto refresh? thats just lazy how hard is it to press f5?

id like some decent smilies lol
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: tim2000s on May 23, 2013, 03:19:14 PM
auto refresh? thats just lazy how hard is it to press f5?

id like some decent smilies lol
That's funny... I'd been looking at better smilies, and while we have a couple of better sets, the software refuses to pick them up and make them available, which is very frustrating.
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: nudgemaster on May 23, 2013, 03:25:49 PM
I cant see like a ground care page??

Would this be an option or interst of anyone?
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Number4 on May 24, 2013, 06:45:04 AM
auto refresh? thats just lazy how hard is it to press f5?

id like some decent smilies lol

Come on Simmy how hard is it to smile?  :D
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: ijmorgan on May 24, 2013, 08:12:50 AM
How about an introductions page as being a new member it seems like most people seem to know each other might make it easier to get a handle on us new guys.
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: tim2000s on May 29, 2013, 07:33:55 PM
Like button added....
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 29, 2013, 07:39:21 PM
Will there be a dislike button?

I'm not always the happy ray of sunshine in the morning :)
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: rbblack on May 29, 2013, 07:47:33 PM
Nice work Tim. Not entirely sure it's in the right place at the moment or at least perhaps it should be separated from the main post in a similar way to a forum signature?
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 29, 2013, 07:49:59 PM
It's a little bit Care Bears meet my little Pony for my liking!!

Is there the option to have a good old masculine thumbs up?
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: tim2000s on May 29, 2013, 07:55:49 PM
Jeez, there's no pleasing some people. I've been trying to fix that but thought you might like the functionality first...
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: jamferg on May 29, 2013, 07:58:05 PM
It's a little bit Care Bears meet my little Pony for my liking!!

Is there the option to have a good old masculine thumbs up?


mmm I saw the video of the care bears and my little pony .... I'm not easily shocked but.. :o
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 29, 2013, 08:01:04 PM
Jeez, there's no pleasing some people. I've been trying to fix that but thought you might like the functionality first...

Top work on getting it working Timothy....award yourself 5 gold stars and 15 likes :)
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: tim2000s on May 29, 2013, 08:22:24 PM
Nice work Tim. Not entirely sure it's in the right place at the moment or at least perhaps it should be separated from the main post in a similar way to a forum signature?
Going to take a lot more work to achieve that. The template we have is a bit of a mish mash so requires some, well.... Work!

For all those who dislike hearts, well now you've got something a little more "familiar"...
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: rbblack on May 29, 2013, 08:24:26 PM
Going to take a lot more work to achieve that. The template we have is a bit of a mish mash so requires some, well.... Work!

Yeah fair play, either way it's a good addition to the forums. Thanks.
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: gdb19 on May 29, 2013, 09:29:45 PM
Has anyone tried using tapatalk yet? There seem to be two versions for iphone so I'm just wondering which one, if either, is worth getting.
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: justnotcricket86 on May 29, 2013, 09:35:32 PM
Like the thumbs up...perhaps you could put the icon below the avatar and name if you know what I mean? Makes it look a little crowded if you know what I mean?
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: tim2000s on May 29, 2013, 09:54:52 PM
Like the thumbs up...perhaps you could put the icon below the avatar and name if you know what I mean? Makes it look a little crowded if you know what I mean?
I refer you to...
Going to take a lot more work to achieve that. The template we have is a bit of a mish mash so requires some, well.... Work!

For all those who dislike hearts, well now you've got something a little more "familiar"...
Title: Re: Forum Feature Requests...
Post by: justnotcricket86 on May 29, 2013, 09:57:58 PM
Didn't mean to sound ungrateful mate! Thanks for your graft :)