Post by: Parker on July 11, 2006, 04:18:30 PM
can we have two separate forums; one for technical support and one for b/s like links and advice??
oh and one for the oh so famous "OT" posts?
Take Care y'all,
Parker
Post by: Gregg on July 11, 2006, 05:01:13 PM
Post by: Parker on July 11, 2006, 05:53:15 PM
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 11, 2006, 05:54:59 PM
Nor do I understand why you thought the words/abbreviations were even needed; "links and advice" are both certainly useful and always encouraged here. They are part and parcel of the "tech support" available here.
The requests for separate forums usually have asked for the purpose of noncomputer topics. So far, "OT" labels seem to work for most of us...
But you're welcome to start another poll.
Post by: gmann on July 11, 2006, 06:46:05 PM
QUOTE(airbusdriver @ Jul 11 2006, 03:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You might get more support if you stopped using abbreviations for words we don't usually allow on TS. Abbreviating them doesn't change the thought or the foul taste in ones mind/mouth. Reminds me of an old saying: "Why would you speak words relating to something that you wouldn't want to actually have in your mouth?"
Nor do I understand why you thought the words/abbreviations were even needed; "links and advice" are both certainly useful and always encouraged here. They are part and parcel of the "tech support" available here.
The requests for separate forums usually have asked for the purpose of noncomputer topics. So far, "OT" labels seem to work for most of us...
But you're welcome to start another poll.
Yeah, all of that. Nor do I understand why you thought the words/abbreviations were even needed; "links and advice" are both certainly useful and always encouraged here. They are part and parcel of the "tech support" available here.
The requests for separate forums usually have asked for the purpose of noncomputer topics. So far, "OT" labels seem to work for most of us...
But you're welcome to start another poll.
Post by: Jack W on July 11, 2006, 07:59:33 PM
I skip some of the OTs, but frequently read them. And I definitely don't look on them as "crap".
We have a great bunch of people here. And the Admins do a great job of keeping things in line and interesting.
This is a great site. If you don't like it, go elsewhere.
Just my thoughts.
Jack
Post by: Parker on July 11, 2006, 08:11:37 PM
Post by: gunug on July 11, 2006, 09:05:39 PM
Post by: Parker on July 11, 2006, 11:08:15 PM
let it be (as the beatles would say)
Post by: krissel on July 12, 2006, 05:03:21 AM
It's also in the bar below the banner. Yes, it does need updating and expansion which will come eventually. We also are in the process of establishing a 'wiki' for additional information.
It's just that our overtime pay isn't that great...
Post by: gunug on July 12, 2006, 08:35:08 AM
Post by: Epaminondas on July 12, 2006, 11:42:53 AM
If that is what one wants, one can find it elsewhere in abundance. As an added bonus, some such boards cater to a culture of childish language, sarcasm and chip-on-the-shoulder attitude that some may find very appealing.
A direct result of the single forum format is that Techsurvivors is more than just a technical support board - it is a community.
I doubt that that will be changing.
If you are not interested in a topic - pass by!
Best regards,
Epaminondas
_________________________________________________________
Cast a cold Eye
On Life, on Death.
Horseman, pass by!
Yeats' epitath
Post by: george on July 12, 2006, 12:00:10 PM
Krissel,
Thought my eyesight was going when I saw Links I misread it as a link for Kids.
Leave well alone.
George
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 12, 2006, 01:18:33 PM
And new ( or repeated ) ideas are always welcome. Just don't get too upset if they aren't accepted immediately or enthusiastically at first. State your case, argue your points and accept the outcome. Remember, you win some, you lose some and the rest get rained out!
Post by: gunug on July 12, 2006, 02:03:09 PM
Post by: Parker on July 12, 2006, 02:12:40 PM
lol
Post by: Mrious_be on July 12, 2006, 02:26:28 PM
QUOTE(gailwin @ Jul 12 2006, 12:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i just find it a pain in my "rear end" when i'm looking for tech support. i don't want to look at all of that "OT" crap.
I feel sorry you feel like this gailwin, but i do feel that the "OT Crap" is part of this community, and exactly why this Apple Community is not like other ones (where it might be techtalk only and getting bored at times).
And yes, i also sugested to open one or more new forum pages with different sort of topics but... i can live with the one forum also.
It's just a thought i had at that time, but i'm happy as it is now.
Hope you don't really feel pain in your rear end reding the "OT's"
QUOTE(gunug @ Jul 12 2006, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have gone back occasionally to rewrite the title or details lines to make more sense. Maybe we should put SOS in the title if we're really in trouble!
The "SOS" as a sufix is something i wouldn't say no to
That way people see the urgent matters right on.
About the rewritting of tittles and subject lines, not to sure if you should do that since it might confuse people who check in regularly.
That and i didn't even know you could do that (thought it was administrators only).
Post by: gunug on July 12, 2006, 02:28:35 PM
Post by: kimmer on July 12, 2006, 06:12:00 PM
QUOTE(airbusdriver @ Jul 12 2006, 11:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And new ( or repeated ) ideas are always welcome. Just don't get too upset if they aren't accepted immediately or enthusiastically at first. State your case, argue your points and accept the outcome. Remember, you win some, you lose some and the rest get rained out!
Yeah, and you have to take into account that some of us here are too old to handle change well.
kimmer hobbles off to hide
Post by: kelly on July 12, 2006, 06:14:31 PM
Post by: Parker on July 13, 2006, 02:47:04 AM
so keep it then...
just my 2ยข
Post by: Gregg on July 13, 2006, 08:04:16 AM
Post by: Xairbusdriver on July 13, 2006, 12:38:46 PM
QUOTE
edit your own topic lines...it is only available to members who have a certain minimum number of posts, but I forget how many
I think the magic number is 6,169, so, you're almost there Gregg! Or maybe it is only 500...
Just hover over the title and you'll get a "...click the title to edit it..." message, if you've paid your dues and have been blessed by the admins...
Post by: jcarter on July 13, 2006, 12:57:33 PM
That is why we put OT in the title of the new posts, so that they can be bypassed if we so choose. And the description will show what the OT is about.
I think that is very straight forward and very easy.
TS is not like the runofthemill forums, its very special to us.
And the OT subjects can be very helpful in addition to all the Mac help. I would be way way behind the Mac level that I am at now if it werent for TS.
Also with an OT, we have the option to choose to email privatly, as Jim did for me long ago, when I was struggling with HTML. He sent me some very detailed help, as I was a real beginner.
So you see that we have many options here, and we do love it the way it is.
But we are open to new ideas and suggestions also.
Jane
ps, here comes an OT, its a Pet Eye fix by Sue Chastain. We seem to see that question a lot, and her tutorial is very quick and easy. Lots of us here use Photoshop or Elements and are always looking for some goodies on that subject.
Post by: Mrious_be on July 13, 2006, 01:06:16 PM
QUOTE(Gregg @ Jul 13 2006, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Marcel, I think being able to edit your own topic lines is a feature of the new software that we did not have before. I seem to remember one of our faithful admins posting that it is only available to members who have a certain minimum number of posts, but I forget how many...
Ow... i did miss that one than
QUOTE(airbusdriver @ Jul 13 2006, 07:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Or maybe it is only 500...
Just hover over the title and you'll get a "...click the title to edit it..." message, if you've paid your dues and have been blessed by the admins...
Just hover over the title and you'll get a "...click the title to edit it..." message, if you've paid your dues and have been blessed by the admins...
Wow, that's easy
I noticed something else to fix first though, i cleaned out my homepage and it seems also my avater... have to fix that first.
- Edit -
Done
Post by: Parker on July 13, 2006, 01:28:11 PM
Post by: Frances144 on July 13, 2006, 01:31:41 PM
Post by: Gregg on July 13, 2006, 02:46:38 PM
QUOTE(airbusdriver @ Jul 13 2006, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think the magic number is 6,169, so, you're almost there Gregg!
Well, I passed it, sort of. I think my total is inflated a bit, but the true number is now lost in the time warp of software switching.