Forum Improvements Thread

[Pascal]

There used to be a thread a while back like this, so I'll be keeping a track in here of some of the improvements and fixes which we are making to the forum:

- Forum rules updated
- Standardized stickied threads, one rule thread and one digest with highlighting
- All PMs will now be saved to Sent Messages folder
- View Forum Leaders page fixed
- Qualified Members club; membership required to access FTR tournament passwords
- New badges for Moderators, Administrators and Qualified Members
- Maximum size of signatures made smaller
- New PM for new members with link to Welcome Thread
- New season of the Gauntlet - here
- Fixed width for forums

Coming soon:

- New freerolls/added money events
- Remove avatars/signatures for Safe For Work browsing
- Integration with FTR's poker room deals


If you have any suggestions or bug reports please post them in this thread!

[Hawk]

What changes will there be to the avatars/sigs? I generally have them disabled for NSFW purposes, but that seems like enough of a solution to me. Otherwise I like having them there.

The only improvement I could see would be if Avatars/sigs could be flagged as NSFW so that we could have the option to display SFW but not NSFW.

[Pascal]

We're going to introduce a toggle button to display/not display at the bottom of every page to save going into the User CP each time and to make the option better known. We're also going to decrease the maximum height of signatures so they take up less space.

I don't think we'll be able to tag specific avatars or signatures but I'll keep it in mind as something to look into in the future!

[Hawk]

Sounds good! Thanks!

[Pascal]

New badges!

[crazzvette]

how about a new post option this way weeeee can find new and hot threads to post or to and on ? i can't seem to find it if there is one .

[Pascal]

Hot threads is a nice idea.

We have new threads search just below the calender:

[chemist]

how about a new post option this way weeeee can find new and hot threads to post or to and on ? i can't seem to find it if there is one .

Hot threads is a nice idea.

We have new threads search just below the calender:

I was going to ask the same thing once before until I found it myself in the middle of the page.
Perhaps it isn't clear and would be more intuitive at the top of the page.

btw I just discovered multiquote didn't work and had to do it manually.

[Pascal]

Well ok. An absolute majority will do though IMO.

Oops - when I said "inline with the theme", I meant in terms of colours/design not placement. I've asked for them to be moved a bit to look better and that'll probably happen tomorrow.

I was going to ask the same thing once before until I found it myself in the middle of the page.
Perhaps it isn't clear and would be more intuitive at the top of the page.

btw I just discovered multiquote didn't work and had to do it manually.

Multiquoting should be fixed

[Pascal]

Update - we've made the maximum size of signatures smaller to make threads easier to read. Images you post which are too big will be automatically resized.

[DoubleJ]

View Forum Leaders page

qu'est-ce que c'est, ça?

[Pascal]

At the bottom of the main forum page:

FTR Poker Forums - Show Groups

[DoubleJ]

Merci

[crazzvette]

why is there no chat box ? it's always nice to chat with people from the site , i know that at times it would get busy from new people but it will seem to benifit to ask questions on chat box rather to post it and wait till it gets replyed thou .

crazzvette

[Pascal]

Hi crazzvette, good question. The reason we don't have a chat box is that we would rather people post questions in threads so that other people who may have the same question will be able to see the answer. The chat box would mean we lose these answers and only one person would benefit instead of all our members and guests!

[dombo]

Think this is a good way to make everyone more active, including me

Only whats with that image verification?

[crazzvette]

Only whats with that image verification?[/QUOTE]

i was wondering about this also , i've been trying like 4 or 5 times because it's so hard to make it out some times , any way around this ?

[crazzvette]

Only whats with that image verification?

i was wondering about this also , i've been trying like 4 or 5 times because it's so hard to make it out some times , any way around this ?[/QUOTE]

just to clearify a bit about this , it seems that all new players posting all over again like i am . all starting from 0 , has to endur this verification process untill they reach 15 post , since i reached that point , it hasn't returned .

crazzvette

[Pascal]

I'm looking into our current new user requirements and we'll see if we can improve them in some way

[Pascal]

Expect some changes in the next few days, I'll make an official thread when they are made.

[BooG690]

Pascal's changing things around here. He seems to be doing a good job.

Will kissing your ass get me qualified?

[joker131]

ask members playing mtt to post results, dont take a lot for last 2 in heads up to take a screan shot and post result. very annoying not knowing resuls of games ,perhaps results thread

[eugmac]

Pascal's changing things around here. He seems to be doing a good job.

Will kissing your ass get me qualified?

Let's make a rule that all ex-clowns are disqualified under all circumstances.

[joker131]

more threads on more sport subjests.

[rong]

I dunno, that sig goes a long way.

[jyms]

Maybe you should spend more time thinking about your posts and decide if they are worth posting and the time it will take to do an image verification

[Pascal]

The posting restrictions have been updated to be as follows:

- 5 posts a day for first 15 posts
- CAPTCHA for first 3 posts only
- Smilies allowed for all users, but no links or images in posts for the first 10 posts.

I'm also going to reword the Qualified Members club to make it clearer about what we expect from members before we allow them into the group, and I'll bump that thread when I've done it.

[kiwiMark]

How about we make me king?

[crazzvette]

How about we make me king?

sounds good to me , only if i can be the queen , other wise without me , you'll only be a prince . lol . . .

crazzvette

[BooG690]

Jyms, when are we done with crazzvette?

[eugmac]

I nominate Boog to be queen of FTR.

[supa]

I nominate Boog to be queen of FTR.

2nd.

[Shotglass]

If he can get a special badge that shows his nobility by proudly stating that.... then I vote, "Aye."

[eugmac]

If he can get a special badge that shows his nobility by proudly stating that.... then I vote, "Aye."

Genial idea. Bufu is just being regally modest at the moment, but I'm sure he'll do the right thing and prepare his coronation speech.

Pascal: Check the attachment.

[Galapogos]

Genial idea. Bufu is just being regally modest at the moment, but I'm sure he'll do the right thing and prepare his coronation speech.

Pascal: Check the attachment.

Please make this happen.

Edit: Was referring to the image attachment in banana's post for boog.

[crazzvette]

I was wondering or thinking if there was a chance to maybe start a league here for our forum to play in ? Say to the sort of buy-in and freerolls put together . Total points some how to be added up at the end to find a player or teams trophy of some sort ?

[OngBonga]

Is there any way I can set a pm reminder for events on the calendar? Seems like I can only have email reminders, I don't check them very often.

[BooG690]

I feel like there's always some kind of lynching train on me here on FTR. Wolf, Bufu, Queen. Fuck you guys.

[rong]

I feel like there's always some kind of lynching train on me here on FTR. Wolf, Bufu, Queen. Fuck you guys.

Surely you see the funny side of the bufu one though, right?

[Pascal]

I feel like there's always some kind of lynching train on me here on FTR. Wolf, Bufu, Queen. Fuck you guys.

BooG doesn't seem so happy about it though!

We've got a new "welcome thread" for new members, the link to which will be included in new registration PMs. It answers most basic questions about the forum, including posting restrictions:

http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerfo...ml#post2105776

[eugmac]

BooG doesn't seem so happy about it though!

We've got a new "welcome thread" for new members, the link to which will be included in new registration PMs. It answers most basic questions about the forum, including posting restrictions:

http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerfo...ml#post2105776

Well ok. An absolute majority will do though IMO.

[JKDS]

I would like a way to easily isolate posts of a particular poster(s) easily and quickly in a particular thread. We already have most of this functionallity, but i want something more like this

mafiascum.net • View topic - League of Legends

If you scroll to the bottom, there is a "Display posts by user" option. The 'plus' sign next it allows multiple people to be added as well. Then it brings you to a page of all posts by that person(s) in that thread.

It would be helpful for
-Isolating 'good' player posts in a specific thread
-Finding all the pictures that make you lol made by a particular poster like bigred
-Excluding all posts made by wufwuggy (jk, <3 u)

Also it has a lot of Werewolf functionality...but i totally dont want it for that reason. Nope. totally.

[bigred]

Too many whiny members. I vote for a purge!

[bigred]

Also, can we get a slow clap emoticon to mock the weak?

[Pascal]

http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerfo...rn-191545.html

[crazzvette]

I've seen this gaunlet games being talked about but i never investigated it . My bad for that and i'm sorry . Lynch me for that , lol . I'll play it if allowed to and thank-you pascal for all the wonderful things your doing here , your GREAT .

[Pascal]

The badges have been changed to be more inline with the forum theme We've also changed the Qualified Members club slightly - you'll now be automatically added to the group at 35 posts and your posting history checked after you've been added.

[eugmac]

The badges have been changed to be more inline with the forum theme We've also changed the Qualified Members club slightly - you'll now be automatically added to the group at 35 posts and your posting history checked after you've been added.

You forgot to include my contribution. I believe FTR already has voted unanimously in its favour.

[Galapogos]

The badges have been changed to be more inline with the forum theme We've also changed the Qualified Members club slightly - you'll now be automatically added to the group at 35 posts and your posting history checked after you've been added.

You should left align them. They look kind of goofy and out of place with that slight nudge to the right they have right now.

[Pascal]

You should left align them. They look kind of goofy and out of place with that slight nudge to the right they have right now.

Oops - when I said "inline with the theme", I meant in terms of colours/design not placement. I've asked for them to be moved a bit to look better and that'll probably happen tomorrow.

[Galapogos]

Pascal you actually get shit done, nice! Now if you ever actually fix this new posts issue you will be a god.

[Galapogos]

BTW, I just posted in this thread in the quick reply box and my post came up styled all wrong.

[Galapogos]

Still doing it. I see you guys have an ajaxified post submission that seems to have brought this new issue on.

[Pascal]

What's styled wrong with your post?

EDIT: Lol just found out

[rong]

Multiquote? Awesome! Would be great for werewolf if I wasn't dead.


As for the new post thing, its now not working via my mobile either, which has worked fine for ages.

[Pascal]

Fixing the multiquote seems to have messed up using the quick reply box, it'll be sorted soon

[supa]

I was just gonna ask what happened to quick reply. Yeah, you're on it dude. Good job.

Btw, if you hit refresh after quick reply it works.

[supa]

... and where did my green squares go?

[kiwiMark]

NOOOOOO MY VALIDATION

[Pascal]

Quick reply post should be fixed

[crazzvette]

Quick reply post should be fixed

Thats great news , weeeeeeeee . I got a question but , the forum time is like 4 hours ahead of my location time and was wondering how can i fix this or where is it that i could fix the right time to my time ?

[Pascal]

Go here: http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerfo...do=editoptions (Profile -> Edit Options) then half way down the page change your time zone

[crazzvette]

Well aware of pascal being a great addition to our forum and this was a fast and well put post just when needed , thanks for the great and quick response , weeeeeeeee , lol .

[crazzvette]

YESSSSS , it worked great , all post are now set to my time zone , thanks again .

[Pascal]

New forum feature!

Noticed the little button in the bottom right of the screen?



This button will toggle on and off avatars and signatures with just one click making FTR completely safe for work! (as long as you avoid the NSFW threads )

[Keith]

New forum feature!

Noticed the little button in the bottom right of the screen?



This button will toggle on and off avatars and signatures with just one click making FTR completely safe for work! (as long as you avoid the NSFW threads )

One thing i noticed when i tried this out is that the administrator, moderator and qualified images disappear as well as avatars and sigs. Wouldn't it be better to keep those images as there are no NSFW concerns about them and they are informative.

[supa]

New forum feature!

Noticed the little button in the bottom right of the screen?



This button will toggle on and off avatars and signatures with just one click making FTR completely safe for work! (as long as you avoid the NSFW threads )

I looked for this for a while before I realized it only exists on fixed width.

[Galapogos]

You guys should give it a pointing mouse cursor when hovering over it and have it give some indication that it actually worked when the user clicks on it. And add a tooltip to it so people know what it actually does.

As it stands, if someone doesn't read this thread, it just looks like an image that they would never think to click on, nor have any idea what it's meant to do.

[Pascal]

Yeah, I completely agree I suck at editing transparent images so it might not be til Monday but there will be a change when you click on it soon and I'll see if we can change the pointer into a hand when you mouse over it!

[Poker Orifice]

Any possibility in future for making 'adding image/screenshot' a bit easier? (maybe it is 'easy' for many, but I still have no clue how to do it on here).

[Galapogos]

When viewing an image in your new lightbox feature the primary nav still shows up over top of it.

[supa]

When viewing an image in your new lightbox feature the primary nav still shows up over top of it.

What is this?

[Galapogos]

What is this?

Someone posted one of those imageshack images you have to click on to see it properly in a thread. I can't remember what thread it was now. But anyway, it opened in a lightbox. But the primary nav was still on top.

Probably because the primary nav has the insane z-index of 147483647???

[Pascal]

Could you give an example please?

[supa]

Errr... now it doesn't then now it does in fixed width???