Site Improvements

[Ian]

Hi folks, I hope you are all doing well!

After a busy few months, I've got some more time on my hands and this means I can concentrate on Garden Pond Forums a little more .

This thread is create to make a list of changes, bug fixes and improvements - as well as your suggestions! So please do reply to this and let me know what you think would improve this site, or comment on existing ideas.



Ideas so far (completed items marked as "done"):

• Adding a post "thanks" button to reward useful advice. - Done
• Automatic resize of large images. - Done
• Consider moving the experience and current pond lines (as seen in sig) to appear as mouseover boxes - meaning that we can add a little more information in a standardised format, without taking up space. This would also encourage users to fill in this information.
• Gallery software upgrade. - Done
• Site rules / guidelines update.
• FAQ for common topics.
• Trader Ratings / Feedback System.
• Possible extra forum sections for garden pond types (small/large).
• Larger category fonts - Done
• Sig limited for users with under 25 posts. - Done

Please let me know if you've got any other suggestions

 

[koikeepr]

Neat-o! Can't wait to try some of these out!

 

[joshk87]

Sounds great! I'm looking forward to the auto-resize of images.

 

[cauzeneffeckt]

How about editing ones own posts?

 

[Ian]

Thanks for the replies folks .

I didn't know it wasn't possible to edit your own posts - it's now on the list. I'll have a look in to this tomorrow when I start working on implementing these.

 

[koikeepr]

In some sites I've been a part of, they give users at least an hour to edit posts after they've been posted. Other sites give complete full access to change whenever.

 

[Ian]

Yep, I've just had a look and the setting for editing posts is set to 10 mins - which should allow for corrections just after posting .

 

[Ian]

Automatic large image resizing is now active

 

[DrCase]

I like the Thanks button

 

[Squidhead]

Yep, I've just had a look and the setting for editing posts is set to 10 mins - which should allow for corrections just after posting .

Unlimited would be great! If that is an option. It would be easier for anyone doing a step by step "how to" DIY. I forgot some info I should have added.

 

[Ian]

I'll see if I can enable unlimited editing in the DIY and article section .

Also, it's probably about time we got the article section linked on the main menu up and running. So we'll get another thread going soon where we can pick out some of the best threads and move them to the articles section as properly formatted articles with pics .

 

[DrDave]

I have always been available to edit on request and I also take the liberty to correct spelling at times.

 

[koikeepr]

that's because you are a mod DrD. Got them special priveledges.

 

[DrCase]

LOL but we come through when asked ..

 

[jethro13]

just wanted to say thanks for all the time you spend improving this forum