We need your feedback!!!

[Stryke]

Dear TURF member,

Kindly take a moment to let us know your thoughts about the new layout any any features you would like to see here. We are still in the tweaking process of this forum and need your help to make it a better place for all of us to participate in. Criticism is just as welcome. We want to hear from you.

[Clock Watches]

Hi guys, Just starting to play with the new forum site. So far, so good!

[Gaurav]

Looks fine in layout and feel, perhaps worth improving the logo on top a bit.....

[Thecollector]

I agree fills good so far but logo not to impressive:)

[Thecollector]

cant find how to add avatar, in edit avatar it wont let me add mine??

[Stryke]

Look for new logo in a few minutes. What exactly does it say when you try to add avatar?

[lexster]

On the "old" TURF if a member didn't log out (like me)...they could be logged in for days(like me). Will this new site log a member out automatically upon closing?
Also, how do you specify an avatar? Plenty of info about an avatar but nothing on selecting one.

[triple7]

I kind of like the understated look of the older forum.... too many smileys available here which is just annoying when they are used in abundance.

Also, I beg of you, specify special rules for signature sizes... It's horrible when actual replies are hard to see because of massive animated gifs promoting bass fishing, your old army unit, your current army unit, your political views, your pets, bible passages, and my favourite, all of the above at once.... (just take a look over at WUS and that other rolex forum that uses this software aswell and you will see what a disaster it is).

All imho, but then I'm scandinavian and a fan of nice clean design.

[Stryke]

I believe it will keep you logged in if you check the little remember me box but only when you come back. If you leave the site you will show as logged out until you revisit.

Triple7, we will keep it clean. For now will leave it up to members to use good judgement but if something becomes an eye sore it will be cut short.

[ChrisEdu]

Does this version have the option to not view all the extra things, eg sigs, avatars, etc... (I haven't had a look into it yet)

[Stryke]

Yes, you can set your own preferences in your user cp.

[Stryke]

Any particular sections of interest you guys want made?

[huck]

As above, please please please keep the number of available smileys/emoticons to an absolute minimum.

[Thecollector]

Look for new logo in a few minutes. What exactly does it say when you try to add avatar?
Your Current Avatar No Avatar Specified Avatars are small graphics that are displayed under your username whenever you post.
Do not use an avatar
Note: if you have a custom avatar selecting this option will delete it.

[Thecollector]

Any particular sections of interest you guys want made?

rolex pictures
antique rolex

and what happens regards the good guys section?

[Stryke]

Notice that in the marketplace there is a feedback section for transactions. Both good ad bad can go in there. :)

There are no avatars in the software so you need to upload your own. Just make sure the file size and dimensions are within the allowable limits.

[harb]

First to Gil: great work in setting up the new Forum and getting things up and running so quickly.

And secondly, to the Members: hit us with any thoughts, ideas, suggestions you might have. And if you're having problems or questions about functions, let us know - this is very much a work in progress and we're all learning the new software, so please be patient with us! :)

Other than that, post away!! :D

[huck]

I remember spending hours and hours 'behind the scenes' in vbulletin, on a forum I used to admin. Always had so many users making suggestions....

...like, "I don't seem to have the facility to upload an avatar. I've attached a screenshot."

;)

[harb]

I've fixed your Avatar, Huck - hopefully the Admins will be able to switch on whatever needs to be switched on so others can load their avatars, too.

[wust588]

I have to say that this new forum is looking promising. There is a friendlier feel to it.
This might be a daft question, but how long will the old forum be "operational"?

[Stryke]

Playing it by ear. Try to get everyone over here prior to shutting down the posting abilities there. Going to look into avatars now.

[Sharkman]

The problem with this new interface it can be the amount of pictures, signature and stuff people can load. The most important part, which is the text, can become secondary and hard to read. It can end up looking like the dial on a Navitamer and we like clean looking dials, dont we??

[Stryke]

Guys, I believe I have fixed the avatar issue, please try again. Also, the good news (and the reason many were having problems registering last night) is because SL has managed to import the user accounts from the old forum and I was just able to activate them all. Please try your old TURF udernam and password and see if you have been imported. If you are already registered here with it then it is fine but if you are getting a banned message or that the username already exists then it should work for you now to just log in. :)

[ChrisEdu]

Any particular sections of interest you guys want made?

Hmm..The JJIrani perverted Rolex dream section? Or, perhaps the girls of the Nike store section?! :)

[Suhail]

Quick question. What are the scales for? What is Reputation?

[ChrisEdu]

How much of the forum is visible to non-members?

[ChrisEdu]

Quick question. What are the scales for? What is Reputation?

I think scales are for weighing things! Perhaps you use them to see how much gold is on your watch! :)

[ChrisEdu]

Is there a chat function, like before? I don't seem to be able to find one.

[Paul G.]

First to Gil: great work in setting up the new Forum and getting things up and running so quickly.

And secondly, to the Members: hit us with any thoughts, ideas, suggestions you might have. And if you're having problems or questions about functions, let us know - this is very much a work in progress and we're all learning the new software, so please be patient with us! :)

Other than that, post away!! :D
Works fine.

[lexster]

Got my avatar and signature....good work, Tks

P.S. A FAVICON in the address line would be a nice addition....

[Stryke]

Quick question. What are the scales for? What is Reputation?

Reputation is something you can give points for. If you like someone's points you can hit them with possitive rep and if not you can use negative rep. Comments from rep show up to the user in their user cp although it won't tell them who left it unless you sign your name to it.

[Stryke]

How much of the forum is visible to non-members?

Non registered users can see all the boards that you see however the OT section will only show them topic headers and if they try to click on a thread to read it they will have to register and log in.

[geoff malter]

I know you're still in construction, but am I to assume we will have the same forums as before? Specifically "other watches" and "vintage Rolex"?

[Stryke]

I believe so. This is why this section is here. To hear from you guys. :)

[rolexroz]

I realise that I am very much a product of a different age, however, I still like clean, neat and tidy posts. The addition of photos at the top, smileys all the way through and worst of all some cleverly crafted, or otherwise, slogan/quotation at the bottom only detract from the bit wee all opened the page to look at.

For as long as I can remember, the original Turf and then our very own 21st century version of Turf attracted the very best of users and some wonderful characters, who could use humour combined with clever and inventive writing to express their thoughts in an intelligent way. Am I alone in thinking that the addition of photos etc on our posts is an actual dumbing down of the site which will not help us maintain the high quality of our users?

I could understand if we had a simple page, like we had previously, with a photo and comment at the bottom from a paying advertiser etc. With that we could read it or ignore it as we pleased and it would at least pay for some of the upkeep of this wonderful site.

As others pointed out earlier, pages can become too busy for old guys like me to focus on quickly and accurately.

Rolexroz

[harb]

Roz - in the Options settings, you can switch off the ability to view Avatars, Profile Pictures and smileys.

[Thecollector]

Ia there going to be a good/bad guys section and will potential new buyers be able to see our old reviews

[rolexroz]

I, along with many others I would imagine, certainly hope so. It is so important these days to prove ones credentials.

Rolexroz

[rolexroz]

Thanks Harb, I finally found it and have taken them off, however I still cannot understand why one would attach them in the first place.

Rolexroz, old fart!

[Rolex GMT]

I, along with many others I would imagine, certainly hope so. It is so important these days to prove ones credentials.

Rolexroz

Could not agree more Hope your all well guys

Rich

[mike950]

Another vote for a section dealing with vintage would be nice.

[Stryke]

Will make vintage section tomorrow. There is already a feedback section with good guys and bad guys. See in the market place. We will try to move as much feedback from the old forum as possible.

[trainee]

Hi
I loved the old forum layout . Upon logging on, I could instantly see how many new messages there were to read and in what sub forum.
This software does not lend itself very well to that function. It's part of the reason i do not regularly visit the rolex forum

also, for anyone wanting to increase the number of posts that appear per page on a given thread, I believe one can change this in your personal settings. default is 10 posts per page. can be changed to display many more posts per page.

above all though, good move I say.

if there's a paypal address or something to send donations for hosting etc, please notify. I understand this software costs £££ per year.

[wust588]

I'm an old fart also ( given my not too brilliant computer skills ) in that I've managed to navigate myself back into this forum with new join date and postings count. Mainly I think because my original password was automated.
That's no problem really because my old count was low anyway, but I have noticed some of the established members like Harb and Rolexroz are "new" also.
I always take note of other members count "scores", especially for buying merchandise.

[Stryke]

Hi
I loved the old forum layout . Upon logging on, I could instantly see how many new messages there were to read and in what sub forum.
This software does not lend itself very well to that function. It's part of the reason i do not regularly visit the rolex forum

also, for anyone wanting to increase the number of posts that appear per page on a given thread, I believe one can change this in your personal settings. default is 10 posts per page. can be changed to display many more posts per page.

above all though, good move I say.

if there's a paypal address or something to send donations for hosting etc, please notify. I understand this software costs £££ per year.

Hopefully this will be of some help to you (click the little image). :)

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Also you will notice that forums with new posts have a blue Submariner to the left and those read have a black one. When entering a forum you will see unread threads are in bold and read threads are not.

I'm an old fart also ( given my not too brilliant computer skills ) in that I've managed to navigate myself back into this forum with new join date and postings count. Mainly I think because my original password was automated.
That's no problem really because my old count was low anyway, but I have noticed some of the established members like Harb and Rolexroz are "new" also.
I always take note of other members count "scores", especially for buying merchandise.

If you go to Off Topic and see the sticky thread, we are updating users post counts and join dates. Please put yours in there and I will update it for you. :)

[enronforme]

still having a bit of trouble getting around to the different topic areas- but i'm sure i'll figure it out eventually

[Stryke]

Guys, I have changed the layout to vertical so our info is on the left and thread is on right. Does it make it easier for the flow of reading? Which way do you prefer?

[ChrisEdu]

Like it with info on the left. Something I miss is being able to click on the little upwards arrow that took you back to the list of topics in any particular part of the forum. Now, I think we have to click on the thing at the top of the page - so much more effort! :)

Also want to say how much the appearnace has improved for taming the indicators for members' standing on the forum, e.g. Super Moderator, etc.. They were far too invasive before, imo. Now things look much neater and more professional - far more polished. :) Well done.

[ChrisEdu]

Just a thought, looking at the site from an accessability perspective, could there be a use of different colours than black and blue to identify areas that have / have not been updated, as the colours are quite similar? Maybe, a more pale colour would be better, due to increased contrast when used in partnership with the black face.

[Chris_in_the_UK]

I followed the instructions when I originally logged in - tried again and it says I have only made 2 posts - no carry over from previous forum :confused:

[lexster]

How about this for address bar favicon?

[Tom Nikolai]

Great to see us enter the "Internet 21st century".

Thumbsup to those responsible. :)

[Stryke]

Just a thought, looking at the site from an accessability perspective, could there be a use of different colours than black and blue to identify areas that have / have not been updated, as the colours are quite similar? Maybe, a more pale colour would be better, due to increased contrast when used in partnership with the black face.

I will work on using a black Daytona and a white Daytona to give it more contrast. :)

I followed the instructions when I originally logged in - tried again and it says I have only made 2 posts - no carry over from previous forum :confused:

Yes, please see the sticky in the OT section about having your post count and join date updated.

Great to see us enter the "Internet 21st century".

Thumbsup to those responsible. :)

Thank you very much. Have spent countless hours on here in the past week tweaking and setting up. Still a work in progress and would love to hear what you guys want to see so I can make it more friendly for the members. :)

[SoCalSam]

specify special rules for signature sizes... It's horrible when actual replies are hard to see because of massive animated gifs promoting bass fishing, your old army unit, your current army unit, your political views, your pets, bible passages, and my favourite, all of the above at once.... (just take a look over at WUS and that other rolex forum that uses this software aswell and you will see what a disaster it is

+1 on this. Other forums I frequent that use this forum software have had to eliminate pictures in signatures for this reason. But I think vBulletin is one of the best. Nice choice!

[SoCalSam]

I agree fills good so far but logo not to impressive:)

I've updated the header graphic with a more modern set of fonts... It's attached, and you're free to use it if you want Gil.

The full size version if you want it is at http://www.honestproperty.com/updatedTURFheader.jpg

[Tom Nikolai]

I've updated the header graphic with a more modern set of fonts... It's attached, and you're free to use it if you want Gil.

The full size version if you want it is at http://www.honestproperty.com/updatedTURFheader.jpg


That's some pretty slick work!

[geoff malter]

Dear TURF member,

Kindly take a moment to let us know your thoughts about the new layout any any features you would like to see here. We are still in the tweaking process of this forum and need your help to make it a better place for all of us to participate in. Criticism is just as welcome. We want to hear from you.

Gil, Alan, despite my selecting no email notification in my options, I continue to get everything posted, regardless of sub-forum, emailed to my laptop and BlackBerry. Is there any alternative to stopping this? Thanks.

[Stryke]

As it stands you are set to not receive emails. Sometimes the server has a delay and sends emails from older posts from before you changed the setting. The next time you receive an email notification please let me know what the date and time of the post is.

[AggieD90]

Looks great! The few other places I frequent all use this format so it is very welcomed to me. Good job SL, Gil and all the other admins.

[Stryke]

Thank Kevin. Guys, please note there is a FAQ section up top in the NAV bar and it can be also accessed here: FAQ (http://www.newturfers.com/vb/faq.php?faq=vb3_board_faq#faq_vb3_user_profile)

It will explain the basics of suing this software as well as common questions like what is rep power and how to use it, etc. Please have a brief read to better familiarize yourself with it. :)

[rolexredneck]

hi to all! and i think it looks great.

[Snooty]

In, but how do I change my new assigned user name back to the old one?
S

PS: Is the thread integrity function gone for good? ;~(

[rolexroz]

I dare say I have missed something, but does the new set up permit us to edit the original advert the way we used to. What I mean is, if I place an advert selling a NOS Rolex 5512 for 5k and then change my mind, following a huge intake of alcohol and drugs and decide to sell it for only £25 can I edit the advert.

I ask as there appears to be no way for me to edit one of my adverts to reduce the price on the original advert, only the one at the bottom of the thread.

However, as I have said before, I may well be very very wrong!

Thanks, Rolexroz

[Tom Nikolai]

I dare say I have missed something, but does the new set up permit us to edit the original advert the way we used to. What I mean is, if I place an advert selling a NOS Rolex 5512 for 5k and then change my mind, following a huge intake of alcohol and drugs and decide to sell it for only £25 can I edit the advert.

I ask as there appears to be no way for me to edit one of my adverts to reduce the price on the original advert, only the one at the bottom of the thread.

However, as I have said before, I may well be very very wrong!

Thanks, Rolexroz

There is a button in the lower right corner of your posts that says "EDIT". Click that and you should be able to change anything. It only shows up on your own posts, not those of others.

[Stryke]

In, but how do I change my new assigned user name back to the old one?
S

PS: Is the thread integrity function gone for good? ;~(

If I knew what your original user name was I could change it for you. :)

I dare say I have missed something, but does the new set up permit us to edit the original advert the way we used to. What I mean is, if I place an advert selling a NOS Rolex 5512 for 5k and then change my mind, following a huge intake of alcohol and drugs and decide to sell it for only £25 can I edit the advert.

I ask as there appears to be no way for me to edit one of my adverts to reduce the price on the original advert, only the one at the bottom of the thread.

However, as I have said before, I may well be very very wrong!

Thanks, Rolexroz

I have it set to allow you to edit your own posts for 24 hours I believe. This will prevent someone from ruining the integrity of a thread by deting their stuff from a while ago because they got upset over something. You can simply add a new post days later with the updated price or if it important for you to have it in the original one simply PM a moderator and ask them to do it. You can see a list of moderators in the "view forum leaders" link on the bottom of the hope page. :)

[FinWhiz]

Nice! Now, can some kind admin help me move my post count here? I do not want to be a rookie again...

[Stryke]

Please see sticky thread in OT.

[dohonganh]

Im liking it and getting use to it , none of my previous posts or info didnt transfer is that something on my end i did not do correctly ? also my pictures never upload from my nikon p80 files always to big anyone have any advise as to what i can do to fix this ? thanks.

[Stryke]

See my post above yours to Finwhiz.

[Suhail]

A suggestion. SInce we are expecting a lot of new members , how about an "Introduce yourself" section? It will help a lot of new members break the ice and receive a warm welcome.

[harb]

if there's a paypal address or something to send donations for hosting etc, please notify. I understand this software costs £££ per year.

Thank you for your kind offer :)
Every year we run a Donation Drive - your assistance will be very welcome when that time comes round again.
Thank you again! :)

ps - I've updated your Post count/join date from our original forum.

[NickIslander]

Thanks very much to Harb who kindly phoned and helped me make the move over to here... it's good to be back with you guys. Was good to talk again, :-)

I like the new format and all the features although I did like the embedded "threading" of the old format... however, I expect I'm missing something available here: I'm still learning how this site works (and will be for a while, I expect!).

Thanks for all the hard work Mods and SL; all very much appreciated.

[harb]

No probs, Nick! Happy to help out!

I, too, miss the threaded feature to help keep thread integrity but I find if people use the "quote" button to reply to a specific post it helps keep the Thread in some context.

[Stryke]

Also, guys like Hammer threw the idea of thread integrity out the window. ;)

You can actually set the view mode to threaded in which case it will show up but I quite prefer this way more. If replying to anyone not directly above you simply hit the quote button.

[red herring]

Where will I get new jokes to forward around the office?

[harb]

Where will I get new jokes to forward around the office?

We decided not to have a "Jokes" board and everyone is welcome to put any funnies in the OT Lounge.

[Watch-Collector]

Are we to assume as non paying members we are at the mercy of the Hierarchy as to the set Topics and content allocated to us compared to the older board..?

The new board seems extremely quiet at present both from new posts, members online and also topics raised going unanswered.

Obvioulsy I realise this is not a commercial opperation and its been a very enjoyable place to find a seat for a number of years, I am sure I speak for quite a number just wondering ...

Its good to hear some positive feedback rather than a sarcastic answer to a reasonable question.

Watch-Collector.

[Stryke]

Feedback is appreciated but once it is heard and applied or replied to it becomes annoying to repeat. The bottom line is we are here, on a new platform and we want to make the best of it. We are not asking for cries over the old platform. We are asking what we can do with this one to make it more enjoyable. :)

[Watch-Collector]

Ok , so maybe I/we have missed something . Forgive me if I am going over old ground.
Will the Good/Guys / Bad Guys reference forum be shifted into the new board?
I think not having a Funnies forum a great shame as it seemed to draw a good deal of traffic( bored board members! in need of a good laugh)
Also there are a few Forums missing from the new Board , obviously the older board will become redundant shortly for new posts so will it be there for eternity as a reference only medium or totally intergrated into the new board?
Maybe we can suggest other Forums / improvements as well??

Watch-Collector

[harb]

Will the Good/Guys / Bad Guys reference forum be shifted into the new board?

Either that will be done or it'll be linked to the old board as an archive.

I think not having a Funnies forum a great shame as it seemed to draw a good deal of traffic( bored board members! in need of a good laugh)

Feel free to put whatever jokes you have in the OT Lounge. That's where we had them originally and we only created a Funnies board because one former member bombarded the forum with tons of jokes in a manner akin to spamming. Though there was no malicious intent, it pretty much knackered our OT Lounge so the Funnies board was created. Obviously, if we get the same issue happening here, a Funnies board may have to be made.

Also there are a few Forums missing from the new Board

Well, not really. We have the main Rolex section and Rolex Photo board as before but also a seperate Rolex resources/links board and a seperate Rolex Documents section.

There's the Non-Rolex board as before, but also a seperate Non-Rolex Resources/Links board.

No Vintage, admittedly, but there was relatively little traffic and so this can be discussed in the main Rolex board.

OT Lounge as before.
No Funnies, as discussed.
No Picture Gallery as this new software allows you to host pics in your own albums - which can be linked from a Thread in the OT Lounge, as geoff malter recently did with his Japan trip photos.
No GEMS - I'm sure we'll start this anew when we have some gems here...;)

How's that for a comprehensive rebuttal! :p :D


Maybe we can suggest other Forums / improvements as well??

Please do! That's what this Thread is here for! :)

[triple7]

Perhaps a more sober and slightly darker colour theme ? This feels very default somehow, perhaps some more gray/black, slightly darker tones ?

[Suhail]

How about more green. Rolex colours!

[harb]

Perhaps a more sober and slightly darker colour theme ? This feels very default somehow, perhaps some more gray/black, slightly darker tones ?

How about more green. Rolex colours!

I'd support both.

[Thecollector]

more darker colours would be great , you would have my vote on that:rolleyes:

[Paul G.]

I would like to see ...

[ShaneG]

Awesome site great work

[marathonmatt]

First to Gil: great work in setting up the new Forum and getting things up and running so quickly.

And secondly, to the Members: hit us with any thoughts, ideas, suggestions you might have. And if you're having problems or questions about functions, let us know - this is very much a work in progress and we're all learning the new software, so please be patient with us! :)

Other than that, post away!! :D
Greetng Harb.

Truly enjoying the site. For a TURF rookie such as myself, is there a place where some of the commonly seen terms are explained (e.g. bump)? I searched the user guide and FAQ and was unable to find anything.

Thanks,
Matt

[Tom Nikolai]

To "bump" simply means to post a comment to an existing thread and it will bump that thread up on the forum so it's fresh (so to speak) and on top again and easy to see and find. With time and no further posting a thread topic will drop to the bottom of a page and then to the second page eventually and so on, and so on.........

Unless there's some other kind of "bump" that only Harb knows about....... :rolleyes: ;)

[Ceathreamhnan]

"Bring Up My Post" ;)

Try http://www.internetslang.com/

Although that doesn't have ROFLWPIMP lol

[ChrisEdu]

To "bump" simply means to post a comment to an existing thread and it will bump that thread up on the forum so it's fresh (so to speak) and on top again and easy to see and find. With time and no further posting a thread topic will drop to the bottom of a page and then to the second page eventually and so on, and so on.........

Unless there's some other kind of "bump" that only Harb knows about....... :rolleyes: ;)

I thought bump was a description applied to my little accidents and mishaps! :D

[NickIslander]

I thought bump was a description applied to my little accidents and mishaps! :D

No, that's CRASH, "Chris Requires Ambulances and, Sometimes, Helicopters" ;) :)

[marathonmatt]

Thanks for the assist with the net acronym.