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What would you like to see in the update?
« on: June 16, 2022, 01:37:57 PM »
Hi Folks,

As you may have read in the General Discussion section (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=58530.0), the Forum is currently undergoing a spring clean in preparation for a server move.  After the server move is done Brett is keen to update the forum software to something that is more current and has more IT support available (ie updates, bug fixes etc).  Features that I for one would like to see:

*the return of a functioning Member Map or similar - I really loved being able to see where people were located
*possibly a calendar function so that if someone has booked in to stay somewhere and are keen for others to join them, they could note it in the calendar (in conjunction with a post on the Trips Board). This could possibly be a visual prompt for other Members to come along also?

Are there any features that you would like to see in the future?
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2022, 01:56:55 PM »
The Members Map & Calendar are great ideas.

One I was wondering about just over the last couple of days is the various State Camping Locations.

Would there be any way of splitting them up into regions (SEQ, FNQ etc) then sorting the locations alphabetically & making them a bit like a Wiki page that anybody can edit ??? (Sorry for the complicated explanation! ::))

What I'm trying to get at is being able to go in, find the listing for Kingaroy Showgrounds, & update it to say that in June 2022, there were no fires permitted, & cost was $28 / night for powered sites.

Doable ???
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2022, 02:34:19 PM »
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2022, 02:57:25 PM »
Similar to the "Say Thanks" button, add a "Like" button.
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2022, 03:43:25 PM »
Birds true post count  >:D
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2022, 03:57:21 PM »
Quote from: SJindustries on June 16, 2022, 03:43:25 PM
Birds true post count  >:D

Jeez, are you trying to blow up the new server before we've even got to it ??? :o ::) >:D
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2022, 06:16:00 PM »
Quote from: Bird on June 16, 2022, 02:34:19 PM
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2022, 06:55:11 PM »
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2022, 07:53:38 PM »
Quote from: Bird on June 16, 2022, 02:34:19 PM
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2022, 08:39:28 PM »
Quote from: Fizzie on June 16, 2022, 01:56:55 PM
One I was wondering about just over the last couple of days is the various State Camping Locations.

Would there be any way of splitting them up into regions (SEQ, FNQ etc) then sorting the locations alphabetically & making them a bit like a Wiki page that anybody can edit ??? (Sorry for the complicated explanation! ::))

What I'm trying to get at is being able to go in, find the listing for Kingaroy Showgrounds, & update it to say that in June 2022, there were no fires permitted, & cost was $28 / night for powered sites.

Doable ???

I understand what you're saying Mate. Super labour-intensive job to break them all up though.

Using your above hypothetical - one way of conveying that information could be to simply make a little trip report about you stay at Kingaroy Showgrounds and place it in the Trip, Tracks, Touring and Reports Board. It doesn't have to be flash and extensive - could be as simple as what you have written above. That way, if someone were to be considering staying at the Kingaroy Showgrouds, they could type it into the search function and see what comes up.
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2022, 08:56:30 PM »
Quote from: Bird on June 16, 2022, 02:34:19 PM
More active Moderators to give GG a hand.

This has been a topic for discussion amongst the Admins/Moderators in the past with the conclusion that the current team/numbers is usually sufficient.  If people use the "Report to Moderator" function in instances where things need to be sorted (whether it be a classified that needs deleting, a post that needs to be moved to a different section, a post that needs to be reviewed as it doesn't meet Forum etiquette etc) - they are generally dealt with swiftly by one of us as we (Admins/Moderators) get immediate notification.  As you know, we have always tried to make it that Myswag is a relaxed and friendly place that generally self moderates.  The Mods know that, if ever they feel like they need more help, they just need to say so and we will appoint more help.


Quote from: paul.o on June 16, 2022, 02:57:25 PM
Similar to the "Say Thanks" button, add a "Like" button.

I'd be interested in everyone else's thoughts on this one - I myself and more of a fan of actually "saying thanks" or expressing that I "like" something rather than just pressing a button. I think it provides a more sincere experience for the person who is being thanked or their post "liked". How does everyone else feel?

Quote from: SJindustries on June 16, 2022, 03:43:25 PM
Birds true post count  >:D

A Gentleman never tells - hey Bird  ;)

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And me.  ;D

Couldn't forget you Snow  :cheers:
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2022, 08:41:37 AM »
Not really update related, but the price in the ad title in the classified sections??
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2022, 09:12:11 AM »
Quote from: paul.o on June 17, 2022, 08:41:37 AM
Not really update related, but the price in the ad title in the classified sections??

Check out the classifieds now  :cheers: :cup:
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2022, 09:42:48 AM »
A "First Unread Post" tab when you open a thread.  Find it handy on a couple of other forums I'm on. Saves scrolling down through the posts to find where I am up to on a thread. 
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2022, 10:16:59 AM »
Quote from: envee on June 17, 2022, 09:42:48 AM
A "First Unread Post" tab when you open a thread.  Find it handy on a couple of other forums I'm on. Saves scrolling down through the posts to find where I am up to on a thread.

I'll ad it to the list of things that Brett needs to look for in new software. Thanks for the suggestion  :cheers:
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #15 on: June 17, 2022, 11:17:10 AM »
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #16 on: June 17, 2022, 01:14:14 PM »
The thanks button is really good if you time poor and just having a quick squiz through topics, plus if it shows their name in the "like" click, you know who is replying and that's good enough for me. I don't need anyone to type a response for just a like.  ???

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What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #17 on: June 17, 2022, 01:32:12 PM »
Quote from: Foo on June 17, 2022, 01:14:14 PM
The thanks button is really good if you time poor and just having a quick squiz through topics, plus if it shows their name in the "like" click, you know who is replying and that's good enough for me. I don't need anyone to type a response for just a like.  ???

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Good point -  it’s still an acknowledgment that you’ve seen their post I guess  :cheers:
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #18 on: June 17, 2022, 06:48:13 PM »
The clean up looks great... well done.
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #19 on: June 17, 2022, 06:51:23 PM »
Quote from: Bird on June 17, 2022, 06:48:13 PM
The clean up looks great... well done.

Thanks Bird - that's appreciated - still a lot to do but getting there - Garrick and Snow are in the trenches as well - many hands make light work   :cheers:
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #20 on: June 17, 2022, 11:00:31 PM »
Quote from: Jillsy on June 17, 2022, 01:32:12 PM
Good point -  it’s still an acknowledgment that you’ve seen their post I guess  :cheers:

Yes, but as other ex members have said (which i dont agree with), forum use is decreasing... via the post count leger..  So, a  like doesn't count as a post.... ?

 95% of members wont see any change in the forum...   :cheers:
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #21 on: June 18, 2022, 12:15:14 PM »
Get rid of the post count.
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #22 on: June 18, 2022, 04:22:25 PM »
Quote from: Mace on June 17, 2022, 11:00:31 PM
Yes, but as other ex members have said (which i dont agree with), forum use is decreasing... via the post count leger..  So, a  like doesn't count as a post.... ?

 95% of members wont see any change in the forum...   :cheers:

Valid point also Mace and definitely something to think about.

I think most clubs and forums etc naturally have their ebbs and flows. It would be remiss to think that 100% of the people who join Myswag are going to remain part of the Myswag (as much as we'd love them to). People's interests change, their life commitments change etc and they no longer have the time, money, health or inclination (or a mixture of the 4) to continue doing something they once enjoyed.   

COVID has also played a huge part in the decrease of camping/traveling related posts. I for one am looking forward to doing a "live" trip report of sorts as we make our way to and fro (and including) the National Meet  ;D

And yes, Forum use (any Forum) has decreased in recent years due to social media platforms such as Facebook. I still feel that people value Forums though as a place to get reliable information from people who have good knowledge of a subject. Time will tell I guess but I for one am optimistic that Myswag will be around for a good while yet. 
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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #23 on: June 18, 2022, 05:05:05 PM »
Quote from: Bird on June 18, 2022, 12:15:14 PM
Get rid of the post count.

I did nothing  :-*

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Re: What would you like to see in the update?
« Reply #24 on: June 18, 2022, 06:02:57 PM »
What about a tab that would show the threads that you made a comment in for the previous week, or even a couple of days. That way you could follow threads that might be waiting for a comment from you.

It's possible this exists and I just haven't found it.
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