Evolution Stu

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Afternoon Scoobynet,
I thought i would pop this topic up as you have had your new administrator and webteam in place now for just over a week and I personally would like to get feedback on the way you think things are going in general?

We have had the odd hiccup as you might expect, but I think in general we have done a good job integrating into the community and fulfilling your wishes.

Most of the problems you listed have been eradicated and the rest are on my ever growling list of things to do. For reference, jobs tackled so far:

• Fixed The Search function.
• Reviewed and reprofiled the Infraction system.
• Email Notifications fixed
• Time Zone Fixed
• New moderators appointed. Some old ones removed.
• Moderators only now given power to infract.
• Given moderators power to ban.
• Given moderators open access to all forums
• Rearranged some smilies .
• Added more Smileys.
  
• Add editor and spell checker options to quick reply box.
  

Thats amongst a whole load of other things that needed doing in the background that i have been getting on with whilst reviewing the many PM's and E-Mails i have been getting. I have also spent many hours drafting up a set of new ground rules so that everyone will know exactly where they stand, however, since i have given them more thought than Mr Darling has given to our vat cut, they are not quite ready for public consumption, but watch this space carefully, they will be along soon.

If you have any great suggestions we are happy to hear them, but by the same token, we are keen to know if we are heading in the right direction too, so please leave your comments here for us.

Please don't enter into long discussions on here, id like to see this a topic full of people stating their piece and if we think there are comments worth opening up we may do so or may give them their own topic to further discussion. Thanks in advance, i am off to don the flame suit and obligatory box!

escott

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Feels more positive, good to know that things are moving again.

The real proof will be when Cockney Wideboys car is no longer on the front page!

Blue by You

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I think Stu, broadly speaking, SN is now heading in the right direction.
You're never going to please everybody, but as long as you at least listen to the majority you can't go far wrong.
You seem to have acheived quite a bit in a short time.
Keep up the good work

GC8

Ive voted yes, because its heading in the right direction. As with many others I suspect, Im not happy with everything...

Removed.

My biggest bugbear was the Infraction system, which was too open to misuse by the more overzealous members, resulting is so much bad feeling. It's good that some of the other site issues have been resolved, and that there is a feeling that the admin team are actually listening and willing to take part in sensible and reasoned debate. My day to day experience of the site has been improved by the fixes and changes, and the only thing that still has an impact is the "last post" bug, which I'm sure will be fixed at some point. It certainly seems to be a happier place, and appears to be moving in the right direction. Keep up the good work.

Boro

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The fact that you are asking the question makes a huge difference to SN in my opinion. Glad the infraction system has gone! Although i still cant see the speel cheeker?

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Yes

rbaz

iTrader: (1)

Will second that
Is there a problem removing it or something can it be that hard?

scoobyboy

can't say as i have noticed any difference really

MattW

Which mods have come? (and gone?)

phil739

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i voted yes

apart from the problem with the for sale section

there is no one selling any KYB's for my classic ......lol

SunnySideUp

Yes, it is better.

It is more open to discussion - topics are not closed once Admin have responded on a thread, they allow a reply. Which is basic courtesy and a fine example of showing that Admin. are listening.

The Infraction system left a bad taste with most members, dumping that has resulted in a more relaxed atmosphere ... more freedom to voice an opinion which may differ from someone elses (which is what Forums are really all about - debate).

Maybe ask again in 1 month .... see if it's still looking positive?

Janspeed

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All is ploceding well young glass hopper!

Evolution Stu

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Its on my list of things to do mate, we need to figure out who will select the new car, where the pics are coming from, yadda yadda... I'm sure you agree it isn't high on the communities priorities compared to some of the things that needed / still need doing.


That will be fixed by our upgrade to the latest version of VB quite soon. For now, i truly dont know why people dont just use the far more usefull button [Go to first unread post] which can be found at the start of any topic title.

See relevant topic in news forum for list of new Mods.


For all the other positive comments i thank you.

Jamo

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I cant honestly say I have seen a massive difference, if it wasn't for the fact I keep going into policy I wouldn't have a clue.

However:

I am personally not keen on the power the NEW moderators have, I would much prefer this if it was something that existing moderators have and something you achieve when you have done the job without issue for a selected period of time.

I really don't like the fact I cannot edit or delete my posts when I want to or as I see fit unless I do it within 20 minutes? iirc.

James

edited to add: I haven't voted as I cant say either way at this time.

g7prs

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Whats happening with the shop? Is it possible to take out membership when its not there?

Jamo

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yes mate follow this link

https://www.scoobynet.com/payments.php

g7prs

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Nice one !

Cheers shaggy

Jamo

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no worries mate.

renny

iTrader: (2)

Looks like people are being listened to at last,which is nice

As Shaggy has said though,not happy with the unable to edit after a short time

M444GY

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it seems better


but i second this

I really don't like the fact I cannot edit or delete my posts when I want to or as I see fit unless I do it within 20 minutes? iirc.


pissed me off the other day when i needed to do something important


apart from that


its all gravy baby

Nate

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+1

Otherwise

Steve_PPP

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I've never noticed that link hiding there on the orange bar

Thanks

Jamo

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mate I have been here much longer than you and I have to say I have never noticed it before! lol in fact two years before the date on my username actually says

Removed.

Old habits, I'll try your new fangled idea, but it'll take some getting used too, like flushing toilets, safety razors and soft loo roll

Jye

As you've recently had SunnySideUp posts vaped for posting the usual trolling crap (last night for instance), lets just hope as we thought that you're simply a slow learner.

Take care anyway 'old fella'

Tiny

CD , i like you to mate , The "Last post button " Is now redundant !!

I Feel SN is now heading iin the right direction

Removed.

How sweet, thanks

escott

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Thanks Stu, I think a lot of people would agree that the issues themselves were one thing, but the fact we weren't getting any answers as to why was actually worse. Because we see more from you these days helps out a lot.

But... the car on the front page is maybe more of an issue than you think. I know that you are right and technically things like the infraction system are more important, but as a symbol of how Scoobynet has been neglected for the last year or so that was probably the thing that was most obvious to people.

That's why (IMHO) the biggest sign that we are back on track will be when that changes. I know it will take a bit of time to get the right process in place to choose new ones, but why don't you in the short term abuse your power and choose one yourself I almost guarantee you will get more positive responses to this than any other single change you can make.

I would offer mine but to be honest it's a bit dull

Jamo

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why not use a moderators car? id suggest tiny's would be a nice one to put on the front page