What can we do to make this place better? - Page 4

BoWevil_abx · 07-13-2007, 06:11 AM

Put the threads back on the front page. Other than that, what Bigtoe said.

*Bofinn* · 07-13-2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BoWevil_abx

Put the threads back on the front page. Other than that, what Bigtoe said.

I agree, I liked the front page better the old way. One thread section for tech, one for OT. News on the side if I recall...

fvbounty · 07-13-2007, 08:05 AM

Yea the first thing I do in the morning is go to the Inquirer for the lastest news and gossip and over to ABX and its pretty much the same thing, the old way with the last threads and the news on the side was fine....just my 2 cents...

***Ozzie*** · 07-13-2007, 06:16 PM

Having used the current front page for a while now, I will add my support for reverting to the previous style as mentioned.
It placed more importance on the posting content rather than the news.

**k0NG0** · 07-13-2007, 07:23 PM

I probably still have the little vBadvanced hack that allowed people to choose between a favorite page layout and have it saved in a cookie and served when visiting the front page on a HDD somewhere.

I never use the front page myself, so I don't care either way. Layout-wise, it's incredibly inefficient and one could probably fit twice as much information on it compared to today (the whole vBulletin layout stuff is so bulky it's not even funny). Of course, generally the templates and vB code is about as much fun to work with as it is to stab yourself in the eye with a knife dipped in hot sauce.

***Ozzie*** · 07-13-2007, 07:54 PM

That sounds pretty yummy bud...

If it still works...you know it seems every time a vb update is done, some of the older hack don't work anymore. So goes progress, eh?

3 of 7 · 07-13-2007, 07:59 PM

I'm thinking that the front page should be for new people who have just found the site.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I come here via links in the emails or a shortcut to "new posts"

SpeedDMN · 07-13-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 3 of 7

I don't know about the rest of you, but I come here via links in the emails or a shortcut to "new posts"

Same here..

Acid8000 · 07-13-2007, 09:11 PM

I think we could get some ideas from Hydrogenaudio for the front page layout. Note that they also have an integrated wiki/knowledge base on their site so that could help with getting some more/better content on here. Their site is more specific in terms of topic though (only dealing with audio codecs/software/hardware) so a wiki might not be as suited for ABX.

Ottoru · 01-19-2008, 11:02 PM

Hello, all

Just a belated thought or two from an old lurker/new member.

Happened to Google ABXZone today and was surprised that 3 of the first 10 hits were references to troubled times a couple years ago -- ancient history. Isn't there an art to 'adjusting' the Google page-ranking?

And might some active builder update Mr Steveo's excellent build instructions? What a traffic-generator that could be!

I realize I'm not stepping up to the plate here myself -- but I recall fondly the good ol days. The talent is still here, and the friendly approach. Got a quick reading by a couple certified psychics just yesterday....

My 2c

traveler · 01-20-2008, 12:19 AM

Hey Ottoru !!!!!!!

Good ideas.

07-13-2007, 06:11 AM	#46
BoWevil_abx Non-expert Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,853	Put the threads back on the front page. Other than that, what Bigtoe said.
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07-13-2007, 08:05 AM	#48
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07-13-2007, 06:16 PM	#49
*Ozzie* ABX #1714 Rules Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 10,152	Having used the current front page for a while now, I will add my support for reverting to the previous style as mentioned. It placed more importance on the posting content rather than the news. __________________ Have you supported your forum today? Change is the only constant in life
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07-13-2007, 07:23 PM	#50
k0NG0 The other tainted meat... Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 13,549	I probably still have the little vBadvanced hack that allowed people to choose between a favorite page layout and have it saved in a cookie and served when visiting the front page on a HDD somewhere. I never use the front page myself, so I don't care either way. Layout-wise, it's incredibly inefficient and one could probably fit twice as much information on it compared to today (the whole vBulletin layout stuff is so bulky it's not even funny). Of course, generally the templates and vB code is about as much fun to work with as it is to stab yourself in the eye with a knife dipped in hot sauce. __________________ Use Firefox - "the one that blocks all the schmutz" Feeling multicore elation? Remember this correlation: Amdahl's Law.
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07-13-2007, 07:54 PM	#51
*Ozzie* ABX #1714 Rules Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 10,152	That sounds pretty yummy bud... If it still works...you know it seems every time a vb update is done, some of the older hack don't work anymore. So goes progress, eh? __________________ Have you supported your forum today? Change is the only constant in life
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07-13-2007, 07:59 PM	#52
3 of 7 You can run..... Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,618	I'm thinking that the front page should be for new people who have just found the site. I don't know about the rest of you, but I come here via links in the emails or a shortcut to "new posts" __________________
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07-13-2007, 09:11 PM	#54
Acid8000 Acid8000 aka. phildee Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,398	I think we could get some ideas from Hydrogenaudio for the front page layout. Note that they also have an integrated wiki/knowledge base on their site so that could help with getting some more/better content on here. Their site is more specific in terms of topic though (only dealing with audio codecs/software/hardware) so a wiki might not be as suited for ABX. __________________ CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz with HT (540) [Zalman CNPS9500 AT] Motherboard: Intel D915PBL Memory: 2 x 1 GB Corsair ValueSelect DDR2 Graphics: nVidia GeForce 7900 GS 256 MB (ASUS EN7900GS/2DHT/256M) [Zalman VF700 Cu] Audio: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 4; Sennheiser HD 555; Pioneer SA-5300 Stereo Amplifier; Pioneer SCS-12 Speakers Storage: Seagate 160 GB SATA 7200.7; Seagate 250 GB SATA 7200.9; Gigabyte i-RAM with 4 x 1 GB Geil DDR RAM; Western Digital 320 GB Caviar SE16 in Antec MX-1 eSATA Optical drives: Pioneer DVR-108 DVD RW; Lite-On LTD163D DVD ROM Power: Antec TruePower Trio 550 Display: ViewSonic E70 17 Inch CRT running at 1280 x 960 Networking: Linksys WRT54GL [Tomato firmware]; Netcomm NB6 ADSL2+ Modem Other hardware: Conexant HSFi 56.6K PCI Modem; Panasonic 3½" Floppy; 3 x 80mm Case Fans; A-Link ATX Case; Canon LPB 3000; Canon CanoScan N340P; Logitech Media Keyboard; Logitech MX 518 Optical Mouse; Logitech Dual Action Gamepad; Logitech QuickCam Family Operating system: Windows XP Professional Edition Service Pack 3
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01-19-2008, 11:02 PM	#55
Ottoru Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7	Re: What can we do to make this place better? Hello, all Just a belated thought or two from an old lurker/new member. Happened to Google ABXZone today and was surprised that 3 of the first 10 hits were references to troubled times a couple years ago -- ancient history. Isn't there an art to 'adjusting' the Google page-ranking? And might some active builder update Mr Steveo's excellent build instructions? What a traffic-generator that could be! I realize I'm not stepping up to the plate here myself -- but I recall fondly the good ol days. The talent is still here, and the friendly approach. Got a quick reading by a couple certified psychics just yesterday.... My 2c
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01-20-2008, 12:19 AM	#56
traveler Where to next? Join Date: May 2001 Location: South Florida Posts: 17,869	Hey Ottoru !!!!!!! Good ideas.
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