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mod5
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Joined: Oct 22, 2007
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Location: Behind the Wall
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Dec 17, 2007 - 04:41 PM |
 
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Silver lining in this cloud would be posting those things that you would like to see changed on the site. This thread is about as good as any to create a master list. I'm sure Michael and the rest of the wizards will have no problem looking at all the suggestions and making intelligent decisions for perpetuation and improvement of the site.
If you are going to complain, please offer a solution to your issue. Those things within the control of the m0ds and admins will be considered - those things that are not are inevitabilities of forums no matter where you go.
If you see something from another site you'd like implemented here, please post a link and a description or PM it to someone here. |
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travelinjack3
FooJay
Joined: Sep 19, 2005
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Location: Right Bank
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Dec 17, 2007 - 05:15 PM |
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FYI, while I do miss Magnolia and her positive influence on this board, I still think this place(?) is a great forum and great tool even though there are a few tools(!) on the board they we might be better off without. |
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DesertSpider
Post Roaster
Joined: Jan 19, 2007
Posts: 4417
Location: SHANGHAI, CHINA
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Dec 17, 2007 - 06:14 PM |
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http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/index.php
This board has a link just above the Forum section called: Today's Posts
I'd like to see something like that at the top of the Forum instead of over in Home where it is now (only ques one section of the site currently if I'm not wrong).
Edit: something else I saw on the SBN site were pretty neat emoticons and some neat structure to their ranking system, points, money, awards, etc. Just more food for thought - especially the emoticons they've got, those would come in really handy here. |
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hautumncloud
LoopKicker
Joined: Nov 04, 2006
Posts: 912
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Dec 17, 2007 - 06:18 PM |
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Why does the word "mama" come out instead everytime you type "m o d"?? |
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Kiwi
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Joined: May 07, 2003
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Dec 17, 2007 - 06:52 PM |
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It is someone's idea of a joke. |
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thewalrus
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Joined: Apr 28, 2004
Posts: 7358
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Dec 17, 2007 - 09:17 PM |
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who really gives a shit. if you dont like it, then leave [and please take half the wankers here with you]. i might even join you. |
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TheDudeAbides
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Joined: June 21, 2006
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Dec 17, 2007 - 10:40 PM |
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I think people need to lighten up a little. Yes there are plenty of nonsensical posts, but I just see that as ridiculously bored people at work making an attempt at humour to cling onto some semblance of sanity. The stupid questions, well, it's probably likely that just as many (if not the majority of) people have success using the search function and therefore don't feel the need to post, the rest are the ones you do see. |
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leidelaohu
Wonder Wit
Joined: June 11, 2007
Posts: 3781
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Dec 17, 2007 - 11:04 PM |
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| mod5 wrote: |
| Silver lining in this cloud would be posting those things that you would like to see changed on the site. |
Fix the "reply-to" quoting on PM's. Works fine for posts but [quote="the devilhimself"] screws up in messages. I know, a small thing, but it's ugly. |
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queenmab
Wonder Wit
Joined: June 07, 2003
Posts: 3665
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Dec 17, 2007 - 11:07 PM |
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Why the hell are you posting this in the "Open Chat" section where you obviously don't have to post anything relevant to Shanghai if you don't want to.
There are other threads you can cruise around for better info on Shanghai. Or your beloved debates, if you want one so much, then why don't you start one you lazy tard?
You're just a complainer... go whine to your mummy. If there's one thing the board doesn't need is idiots that complain and sit on their as$ all day. |
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DesertSpider
Post Roaster
Joined: Jan 19, 2007
Posts: 4417
Location: SHANGHAI, CHINA
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Dec 17, 2007 - 11:14 PM |
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Go get him QM... !!! |
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hc
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Joined: Apr 04, 2007
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leidelaohu
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Joined: June 11, 2007
Posts: 3781
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Dec 17, 2007 - 11:22 PM |
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| I think an 'ignore' button to avoid reading certain posters shite would be good. |
Other forum software already has this ... actually, this MDForum thing isn't so great. phpBB is better, has more useful features and is no more bloated or resource-intensive than this thing.
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| Oh, and bring back Fidel. I love him. |
The love that dare not speak its name ? Eeeeuw 
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| The moderation is always changing but mostly is crap. Wouldn't posters like Arseny clearly fall under 'nonsensical posts' (or whatever the TOS says - or used to say last time I looked)? |
You want to ban Arseny ? Get thee to the devil, stat ! Arseny is one of the best features of Shexpat ! |
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DesertSpider
Post Roaster
Joined: Jan 19, 2007
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Location: SHANGHAI, CHINA
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Dec 18, 2007 - 12:09 AM |
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^ I'll second that. |
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YorkshireKing
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Joined: Mar 16, 2007
Posts: 2366
Location: Loooooooooooooooooose in Luwan
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Dec 18, 2007 - 12:31 AM |
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| thewalrus wrote: |
| then leave [and please take half the wankers here with you] |
Care to elaborate Mr Walrusly?? |
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Kiwi
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Dec 18, 2007 - 05:05 AM |
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| leidelaohu wrote: |
| Kiwi wrote: |
| The moderation is always changing but mostly is crap. Wouldn't posters like Arseny clearly fall under 'nonsensical posts' (or whatever the TOS says - or used to say last time I looked)? |
You want to ban Arseny ? Get thee to the devil, stat ! Arseny is one of the best features of Shexpat ! |
Then keep Arseny and rewrite the TOS.
I don't care what they do.
The point is, either have a standard and stick to it, or be a complete joke.
Right now they are a complete joke, as demonstrated by the fact that the following sentence is banned: "I weighed up my options as I surveyed the treacherous slope. There was nothing for it. With a band of heathen cannibals tracking me through the jungle, furious that I had married the most beautiful of their princesses in a tastefully understated Church of England ceremony, it was time to show that slope who was master!". |
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Kiwi
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Dec 18, 2007 - 05:14 AM |
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Ahh. . . but it's no longer banned. . . Excellent. Well I guess you're all dying to hear the rest of the story now aren't you? |
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GC
The Ginger Prince
Joined: Dec 01, 2003
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Dec 18, 2007 - 06:54 AM |
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| ^ It's a function of time, money, available resources, etc.... not lack of will. |
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Michael
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Joined: Mar 22, 2002
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Dec 18, 2007 - 10:41 AM |
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| actually, this MDForum thing isn't so great. phpBB is better |
Actually... MDForum IS phpBB2 re written so that it works with our site software so it picks up the same design and the allow users not to have to login twice - once for the site and once for the forum. The ignore user and report to moderetor button we are looking at.. but they are not standard features on phpBB.. these were modifications written by other people ( there are dozens and some require altering a lot code to make it work) . Anyhow, these are good suggestions.. will see what we can do. |
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Goosie
Board Grand Dame
Joined: July 16, 2003
Posts: 4776
Location: Singapore
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Dec 18, 2007 - 11:46 AM |
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Jeez. I can't believe people are complaining! This is the one place where I can come and flirt shamelessly with HC without repercussions.  |
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DesertSpider
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Joined: Jan 19, 2007
Posts: 4417
Location: SHANGHAI, CHINA
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Dec 18, 2007 - 12:31 PM |
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Until you get carpel tunnel syndrome... |
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GeoffOz
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Joined: Apr 28, 2005
Posts: 2778
Location: Lost in Shanghai
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Dec 18, 2007 - 02:16 PM |
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I used to find the inquiries, answers and topics very provocative and insightful. I looked forward to seeing some useful information.
But recently it has all gone downhill. Some users ask downright stupid questions without using available resouces beforehand. Some answer sacastically or without the slightest inclination (maybe just want to see their own posting).
Perhaps all the bright and intellectual expatriates have recycled and gone home or perhaps the ShanghaiEXpat management are neglecting their duties. Just tired of the mindless garbage that people have on their empty minds.
Nevertheless, I am steering clear of ShanghaiExpat in the future. This phenomena or lack thereof has been occuring for the past several months.
Time for another option or just keep from staring at the monitor from now on. |
I can't entirely agree.
In fact, most of the friends and knowledge I've gained since arriving in Shanghai almost three years ago have been gained from ShanghaiExpat, something I'm very grateful for. [Thanks to SHEX crew!]
Sure, forums such as this do attract inane posts by equally inane posters [Including myself at times], but isn't this what the Open Forum is all about?
When I'm seeking specific information [or giving answers], I check out the relevant forum. Usually, it proves helpful.
At other times, when I'm feeling irrelevant and just want to pass time, I'm in the Open Forum. Sure moderation is not always perfect, but no complaints here. It really doesn't bother me. Mostly, the Open Forum is a useful way to keep in touch with other posters whom I know in real life.
The diversity of the expat community tends to be reflected here. We can't always expect everyone to be "bright and intellectual". However, contrary to popular opinion, I consider most to be intelligent, friendly and great fun to be with. |
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DesertSpider
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Location: SHANGHAI, CHINA
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Dec 18, 2007 - 04:48 PM |
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leidelaohu
Wonder Wit
Joined: June 11, 2007
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Dec 18, 2007 - 05:34 PM |
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| actually, this MDForum thing isn't so great. phpBB is better |
Actually... MDForum IS phpBB2 re written so that it works with our site software so it picks up the same design and the allow users not to have to login twice - once for the site and once for the forum. |
phpBB is up to 3.something and MdForum is up to 2.07 while you are at 2.01. It only matters because of security concerns but there ya have it ... remember a couple months ago ? You really have to stay on top of these things or risk some nasty consequences.
On a related note, a WAP version could be nice for searching some stuff. Sometimes I am outside and would like to check on something with the phone - usually a restaurant address. This site is almost useless on a phone. Don't know if that's applicable to the forum but Looking For and Foods in WAP form might be really useful. |
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MyNameIsPablo
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Joined: Sep 06, 2007
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Dec 18, 2007 - 05:37 PM |
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^ Maybe Mike doesn't want to do that because of that Guangxi number.
There might be no point in having a wap version. |
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leidelaohu
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Joined: June 11, 2007
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Dec 18, 2007 - 05:42 PM |
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| ^ Maybe Mike doesn't want to do that because of that Guangxi number. |
It's been up to 2.0.7 since September. No security fixes == vulnerable. You weren't around when shexxy was hacked, eh ? Was funny but could have been embarrassing for some people 
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Yeah, maybe just me. But lots of times I'm outside and would like to find a restaurant, know I've seen something about it here but can't wait the three hours it takes to load on my phone. Maybe I'll have to do something like that on my own ... |
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