NEW FORUM UPDATES, PLEASE READ

OK Bill got phpBB2 installed on the HOD server. We ARE NOT switching over yet, just testing it. I'm tired of the sponsored links here and wanted to try something new.
Please keep in mind the new forum is NOT FINAL in any way. I will make changes as issues arise, ultimately it's for you guys more than me so keep the suggestions coming. [img]biggrin.gif[/img]
Guess that's it for now. Create accounts. Post stuff. Go nuts.
http://www.houseofdrumming.com/forums
BTW I posted on the hostboard admin forum regarding a backup of the current forum. Havne't received a response yet, I'll let you know.

<font color="#a62a2a"><font size="1">[ November 17, 2005 03:16 PM: Message edited by: Steve Holmes ]</font></font>

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ December 03, 2005 04:43 PM: Message edited by: Steve Holmes ]</font>

Where's the brown?

I love the new forum!!!! Much faster!!! If someone can get all of the old stuff transferred over, I won't be back to this one! Much easier to use.

Everybody, check it out!!!

Mike

I'vre always like this forum, just hated the color...I liked the original color scheme...but always like change as well.

The new board is similar to most others. I did like that this board was different. It would be nice to personalize it like Drumgod referred to with graphics.

Are you going to keep the HOD site? I also hope you don't cluter the new site with a zillion topics most others have like;

Traditional grip chat
Matched grip chat
Cymbal chat
Technique chat
Transcription chat
Political chat

U get the idea....if not, see; http://community.drummercafe.com

Oh...nothing like a little competition as well; You've just found the #1 drum and percussion community for drummers and percussionists alike; novice to professional.
http://drummercafe.com/

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ November 17, 2005 06:06 PM: Message edited by: PocketPlayer ]</font>

Don't worry, there will be no sub-forums. I like keeping everyone together.
Glad to hear it's faster. My performance varies depending on where I am. The color scheme will change most likely, that's a theme I liked and installed just to test that functionality. I may install several and let the users pick which one they want. Over time I will add more drum related graphics.I don't like the white background where the actual post is, I'm going to make it something easier on the eyes.

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ November 17, 2005 07:11 PM: Message edited by: Steve Holmes ]</font>

I would also push for having all topics displayed on one page, not sub-forums. Then you have arguments over what topic should be poster where...and you need to load several different sites just to see what's going on. Looks good so far!

PS: Steve, is there a way you could increase the maximum size for avatars slightly? My gadd pic is 2 kb too big..

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ November 17, 2005 08:46 PM: Message edited by: Suspiria ]</font>

Avatar file size increased.

looks and feels great, runs really smoothly! Good move!

Steve...
I have just visited the new forum. I like the combination of colors and style a lot.Really elegant.
As far as saving the great information and posts of this "old" forum: I think that if This forum doesn?t expire, it could be here in his link for ever.

IT IS POSSIBLE?
Bye. Good job with the new forum.

I am having a problem trying to access www.houseofdrumming.com My web browser says: "Could not be found, please check the name and try again."

<font color="#a62a2a"><font size="1">[ November 18, 2005 12:09 PM: Message edited by: Rafael Dolinski ]</font></font>

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ November 18, 2005 12:09 PM: Message edited by: Rafael Dolinski ]</font>

Yeah it would Juan, but people would still be posting here. We need to stick to one eventually.

steve is there anyway to make it so that there is an option for the website to remember our password so we can stay logged in....right now im having to log in every time i go there

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Originally posted by S.P:
steve is there anyway to make it so that there is an option for the website to remember our password so we can stay logged in....right now im having to log in every time i go there

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Same for me [img]frown.gif[/img]

One more thing:
I think you should disable the option that lets non-members post on the forums. No account --> No posting.

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ November 19, 2005 09:33 PM: Message edited by: Suspiria ]</font>

yeah ditto that guest posting aswell

also...does anyone know how i can reduce my images so that i can place them as an avatar on the forum?

on this forum when i could enter any picture and it reduced itself but on the new forum i have to reduce it myself

Unless you have photo editing programs, just use paint and reduce it by the needed percentage.

right got it thanks!

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ November 20, 2005 03:11 AM: Message edited by: S.P ]</font>

Two more things:

1. Is it possible to have the member names of people that are online be displayed on the front page of the forums? Could be that I'm missing it, but it's always nice to see who's currently online.

2. Instead of using white as the background for posted messages, how about sticking with the current color scheme and using the grayish color found on the page listing all current topics?

Post your suggestions people...Help shape the future of HoD!! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

haha yes this is the colour scheme of mature and constructive conversation of drums and drumming, you know...like what happens at that place..whats it called again??

oh yeah...

house of drumming!

w00t

Its grey now.. I'm not really digging the grey. Maybes the posts to hard to read.

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steve is there anyway to make it so that there is an option for the website to remember our password so we can stay logged in....right now im having to log in every time i go there

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yeh, and I thought I was having a cookie problem.

Ditto on the present color scheme too. It makes the other colors a bit indisguishable.

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Don't worry, there will be no sub-forums. I like keeping everyone together. . . .

<font color="#a62a2a"><font size="1">[ November 17, 2005 07:11 PM: Message edited by: Steve Holmes ]</font></font>

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Good! IMHO, one single forum is one of the characteristics that make this drummer forum special.

hey steve

i'm still having to login every time i leave the site and re-visit

ive been reading the FAQ and it seems like there is meant to be a box when u login which allows u the option of the site remembering your login but it doesnt seem to be there

I was experimenting with the gray, I'll be changing that.
I made a change to the cookie setting, is it working now?

Unfortunately, I am also still forced to log in every time I visit the site.

I tried messing around with the cookie thing and sometimes it worked, sometimes not. I only know enough about 'puters to get into trouble, but tweaking my "acceptance" of cookies might've made a difference - at least from my end, but I suppose one shouldn't need to do that, besides it all went back to default anyway and square one. Being able to access this board remains consistent.

Bill says that guests shouldn't be able to post anymore. He's working on the cookie thing.

Sounds good. Thanks for the update.

EDIT: I don't know how picky you want us to be, but why not make it perfect right? [img]wink.gif[/img]

Much like on the "old" forums, I think that the background color for a posted message should also form the background for the username and the person's avatar. I find that at the moment the two segments look sort of disconnected. Lets have one color for the whole rectangle. That should make things visually appealing.

One more thing: On the "Drumming chat" page that displays all topics, why not have the columns labeled "Author" and "views" be gray rather than white.

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ November 23, 2005 08:45 PM: Message edited by: Suspiria ]</font>

So, when is the official transfer scheduled for.

I'm not sure exactly. I think having archives is a good idea. According to HB its not an option right now but I just expressed willingness to pay so we'll see if that suddenly makes it an option.
I am unsure as to everyone's feeling about the switch so I have posted a poll on the matter (along with some simple rules) on the new forum. Have a look: http://www.houseofdrumming.com/forum...topic.php?t=15

Looks like there *may* be a way to archive the Hostboard forum. I'm thinking it may be time soon to make the move. Not many votes in the current poll at the new forum. I wouldn't feel comfortable doing this if there was a majority opposition. Get your asses over there and vote.
http://www.houseofdrumming.com/forum...topic.php?t=15

Steve, i like the idea of having a set of colour schemes and the user being allowed to have which ever one he/she prefers.

Also, I'm still having to log in everytime

so, when is the cutover date? Tne new forum looks great.

I think it's ready for prime time!!!

Danny

....I just tried to log in and vote(positively) for the great looking new forum...but I couldn't, using my current HOD credentials...do I have to re-register? [img]confused.gif[/img]

johndrum....yes...you have to re-register. and get over there and vote!

Hey all, I've been over and registered to the new forum. Just out of curiosity, Just wondered why (and am I totally missing the point?) there is a need for a new forum. The only ads I saw on the current HOD were just one banner box, so it didn't annoy me at all. It's not as if it is an annoying pop up.
The search facility here is good, the emoticons are funny and much cuter than the new ones and the ability to quote, login etc are very easy. What was the problem? If it ain't broke, why try and fix it?

Dazz,

I can't tell you other problems which people experience but both here and in school, this page fails a lot, at least using I.E. It is also significantly slower than the new one. Those are just a couple of the problems i've had so far.

And, although i dont have the problem with the sponsored links as my pc probably isnt even new enough to recognise them or something, i know most other people do find them annoying and when i login in school they are rather annoying as when your mouse goes over a highlighted word, a box pops up

Also, i believe, steves webmast or someone called bill is working on the automatic login on the new hod. Steve any progress with that?

<font color="#a62a2a"><font size="1">[ December 05, 2005 05:54 AM: Message edited by: S.P ]</font></font>

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ December 05, 2005 05:56 AM: Message edited by: S.P ]</font>

cheers for the feedback SP. [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

The sponsored links are also locale-specific. We don't get as many of them in the UK.

Yeah I totally I agree, I know a lot of people have complained about the brown, but I think its great and very unique. It is HOD. It, reflects the home page. And as groove pig says it has Warmth to it, like a hand hammered ride [img]tongue.gif[/img]

http://www.phpbb.com/styles/demo.php
Click a style topic.
Click where it says "Demo: Click here".
Decide if you like it. Logos can be changed obviously. Tell me which ones you like and I'll see if I can add them.
Or, you guys can make one too if you like. Create one that is the same as the current colors, call it "Classic HOD". [img]wink.gif[/img]
Emoticons can be added easily as well (and are easy to create). Traditional/matched grip icons anyone? Make it happen.

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ December 05, 2005 05:00 PM: Message edited by: Steve Holmes ]</font>