Since you go to the effort to make wildly different forum designs...
Why don't you call them Shatzy templates and make a forum so that newbie moderators may choose a forum design that you have retired.
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Since you go to the effort to make wildly different forum designs...
Why don't you call them Shatzy templates and make a forum so that newbie moderators may choose a forum design that you have retired.
thats an intresting idea.
some of the decor i have made in the past have
been completely 'made' by me... in as far as
the images and such.
however, like this current image and the last
one (with the queen in red)... contain copyrighted
images and i doubt that it would go over well.
(even though i mean no harm)
i dunno that anyone would want 'shatzy templates'....
but i could mess around with the idea of creating
templates for a broader audience....
will ponder....
I'd be interested [img]smile.gif[/img]
We don't want no stinkin templates!
Now Hanny, this isn't about you. (sound of Hannibal crashing to the floor).
This could even be a fundraising idea. Newbie moderators could "purchase" an existing template that you or other moderators would abandon everytime a new forum look is created.
Maybe we could have a category on hostboard that would simply have these various templates on display, newbie moderators, and even lazy moderators, could choose a look they like, pay $25 bucks, and use it for their own forum.
The copyright issue probably needs to be considered however. darn.
it is impossible to display any template that could not be stolen.
even if you were to put some sort of text over
a template to deter stealing, that text can easily
be edited out... believe me, i've done it. [img]redface.gif[/img]
A first time moderator might be amenable to wanting to "upgrade" their forum quickly without having to go through a learning curve.
Probably most wouldn't mind paying a small fee.
I probably would have paid a small fee for at least one of my forums if there was a pre-made design that I liked.
one thing is apparent:
#1 -- either you aren't getting what i'm saying
or
#2 -- i'm not speaking plainly enough
i wonder which it is? *scratches head*
How about instead of posting templates for the new mods, we charge $1 and have a 'Decorating Tip" button.
Ya go in and enter your payment info and then get your decorating tip.
My suggestion for the tip would be "Get off your ass and design your own damn forum!!!"
I think of it as barter and goodwill.
It helps Hostboard by generating money, shows appreciation for the previous efforts of others, and
probably makes the person purchasing it happy.
It sounds like you said that stealing would negate the effort. I pointed out that not everyone is a thief.
What's the problem?
why pay for something you can get somewhere else online for free???
oh... you mean like the HBGS???
alot of good(will) that did *rolls eyes*
NO, I think my statement was self-enclosed.
I named all three components that were affected, and then I explained how they would each benefit.
HBGS is a total sidebar comment.
By the way, what about HBGS anyway?
.... exactly ....
Exactly?
Not really. You have your ideas for HBGS, I have mine. Mine would have benefited you, Hostboard, and the buyers of the auction.
But you seem to think my idea was not worth trying.
great.
i'm glad we are finally up-to-speed on that issue.
Although I only offered the idea after you post about possibly needing a job.
I actually (hahameme) thought you would appreciate the possibility of making money for Hostboard and yourself. [img]tongue.gif[/img]
well, this has already been discussed and ended.
thanks.
How come whenever I make a helpful suggestion that actually may benefit everyone involved, you seem to just reply on the most hostile and negative manner possible.
The only reason I can come up with is you look at the idea as a plan of mine to look good to others, it incenses you, and go off.
It's to the point where if another Hosting service existed that I knew would last as long as Hostboard has, and if my posts could be transferred, I would gladly move just to not have to be pelted with hostility from you.
quit being so arrogant.
for the last time, not every post is hostile or
written just to 'get at you'.
you offered an idea. i gave you an argument as
to why NO ONE WOULD PAY FOR IT.
hell, i don't have to pay for shit of what i do
online anyway. nothing i use or do costs me ANYTHING.
and i'm computer stupid.
no one is going to pay for a pre-made template.
in case you aren't aware, there are countless
other services online that offer the very same
thing you are suggesting.... only FREE!!!
let's look at your current idea.
if the HB system were to allow templates for
boards at a 'minimal' cost to the subscriber,
and YOU say we should rest on the goodwill of
the posters to use it to support HB....
THEN WHY THE FUCK DON'T PEOPLE PAY/DONATE FOR
THEIR FUCKING BOARDS?????
ITS THE SAME THING!!!!!!
THEY ARE GETTING WAY MORE WITH A BOARD THAN THEY
COULD GET WITH A FUCKING TEMPLATE....
AND EVEN STILL, NO ONE FUCKING DONATES.
<FONT SIZE=30>USE YOUR
FUCKING HEAD!!!!</FONT>
Shatzy, it seems like you only like to build something if you and only you has your hand on the detonate button. If there is a modicum of unknowness in a suggestion, why slam it to the ground so hard?
You can't possibly know the outcome of my suggestion unless it is tried.
Another factor to consider is that on Hostboard's main page newbies are encouraged to get their own "free" forum. Perhaps at some point it may not be necessary to push "free" forums on the main page. The conundrum is that Efforts are made by Hostboard ADM to keep Hostboard operating and improving on a regular basis and that should be touted MORESO than the "freeness" of getting a forum. If Hostboard strives to offer good service, then perhaps Hostboard shouldn't use the free word so freely.
That was the long answer.
The short question is what would be the harm in offering the templates?
POOR idiot boy doesn't understand...
she just gave you an argument against it... she never said it would hurt to try, she just said, she didn't see why anyone would pay.
Let it go... christ alex...get a clue.
huh?
You get that interpretation from Shatzy's last post?
No Shatzy templates. The end.
What is there to not understand?
do the templates, alex.
go ahead.
put your dream into reality.
Acutally, I would be a buyer before a doer.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=2 face="Tempus Sans ITC, Tahoma">quote:</font><table border="0" width="90%" bgcolor="#333333" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="0"><tr><td width="100%"><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" bgcolor="#FF9900"><tr><td width="100%" bgcolor="#000000"><font size=2 face="Tempus Sans ITC, Tahoma">Originally posted by Beta:
No Shatzy templates. The end.
What is there to not understand?</font></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE>
The reason Shatzy gives is not that she doesn't want to do it, but that no one will pay for them. You have now come up with a different view. Since there is now more than one interpretation, it's not as ABC as you would make it sound.
i interpretated that quote as beta meshing
ideas into one whole.
since i argued that it would be senseless of
me (or anyone) to create templates for sale...(on HB)
there would, in essence, be no 'shatzy templates'.
In case anyone still cares [img]tongue.gif[/img] , the whole idea is that these would be templates already used by a moderator and would othewise be discarded when the moderator changes "looks".
*is at a loss of words do to the fact that she
doesn't want to be repetitive..... again*
[img]confused.gif[/img]
No shatzy templates.
Oh, not supposed to be repetative?
well, i don't mind repeating....
but this is an alex case...
which means, i don't want to have to
repeat unto oblivion
fine alex....you send me money...let's say 10 bucks a week...and i'll make custom templates for you to use.
I'll even donate a portion of the proceeds to Hostboard.com and another charity of your choosing.
Hell, while I'm at it I'll feed some homeless people too.
Send money.
This is silly. Instead of first saying "I don't feel like doing that, Alex". The initial responses was that it was an interesting idea.
"I don't feel like doing that" would have caused this topic to be done a long time ago.
The "it would never work" comment is merely an observation one can make, but it has no basis in fact.
This topic post started on a very positive note, (note both Shatzy's & Ivana's positive reply) and simply turned into a topic post about nothing.
I can see both sides.
The Acropolis always looks nice so the idea for such good templates sounded good to me. On the other hand, I doubt that anyone would pay for them and if there were people interested in paying for them, it would be a very small number. Also, if a person is interested in donating money to HB,why do they need a reason? As shatzy already said, why pay for something if you can find a way to get it for free?
ALEX YOUR SO GAY!