Style changes: A bit of a throwback to our old look, we have re-instated the old background from our previous site design, while expanding the width of the site to be completely fluid to accompany the expansion of the site over time. It will look a bit different on each monitor, but should look well designed nonetheless.
New tabs: Some new opportunities for our members: RegistryBooster, Spyware Doctor, and our Forums Toolbar. This is to eliminate the need for so many notifications.
I am glad to see the old background back. Pretty and totally functional!
I have posted (too) often regarding my views on any award system, so nothing there.
Mostly, the other items are not normally used by me so have no comments.(downloads: free software.etc)
Any suggestions you have, now is the time to list...
<admin@windows7forums.com>:
69.20.6.250 does not like recipient.
Remote host said: 550 sorry, no mailbox here by that name. (#5.7.17)
Giving up on 69.20.6.250.
I personally really enjoy this look, and for me the width makes it so much easier to look at and read.
This is a very good idea
You are doing an awesome job and this place just continues to get better and better as time goes on.
Once again we have introduced some changes!
- Style changes: A bit of a throwback to our old look, we have re-instated the old background from our previous site design, while expanding the width of the site to be completely fluid to accompany the expansion of the site over time. It will look a bit different on each monitor, but should look well designed nonetheless.
- New tabs: Some new opportunities for our members: RegistryBooster, Spyware Doctor, and our Forums Toolbar. This is to eliminate the need for so many notifications.
- Ad Changes: Some of the ads on the site have been made a bit bigger to fit in with the overall largeness of the site on wide-screens. Advertisements have been removed from inside the actual posts.
- Content Management: Upgraded our CMPS (Content Management Portal System) to the latest version (still in beta).
- Member Profile Fields: Added new profile fields to search on in the Memberlist.
- Search Time Restriction: Find what you're looking for faster. Changed search time from 20 seconds to 2 seconds.
- PM Character Limitation Lifted: Limit on private messages characters has been removed.
Now In planning:
Free Software Promo: We will probably be planning to offer our users a promotion for a program called SpeedUpMyPC, a new product from Uniblue. Uniblue's products are really good and they are helping us keep the site up and running with their products. Plus, if we can help some people fix their computer with their products, it only makes sense to offer these incentives. There will likely be a contest held for free licenses for the software. Contest details will be posted soon.
Awards/Leveling System: An idea on bringing back the awards/XP system is in the works. Although it will be hard to match our old (and now defunct) awards system, an attempt will be made to bring one back very soon. For those unfamiliar with this, an awards/point system calculates everything you do on the forum and gives out accolades for those achievements.
"Downloads" section may return as well, depending on how many people want it. We will conduct a poll.
Premium Member Perks: Premium Supporters will be given access to special downloads even if the Downloads section doesn't return despite any poll results.
Major Patch Scheduled: There will be a major code patch will effect all of the forum code expected February 4th or 5th. Please expect this as scheduled downtime. A notice is being posted on it.
Future Site Goals: From an administrative perspective, we are now focused on making the site as interesting and as usable as possible for our members again. This includes new features now that we know the server is stable and very accessible.
Custom Pages: Outside of blogs, custom pages may be introduced. What exactly will be on these pages, we're not sure. It will be something useful, undoubtedly so.
Certification Recognition: We need more IT pros to write in the blogs and Tweaks, Guides, and HOWTO's area to document their general expertise with Windows 7. We want to also recognize people who have Microsoft and CompTIA certifications, so if you have them, please e-mail or fax a copy of your certification to admin@windows7forums.com.
Feedback Accepted: We need honest feedback on what you want to see here. Besides asking and answering questions, we want to make the forums fun again. This can be in the form of games and other things that don't necessarily fit in with the Windows 7 theme. But we can add these things if there is a demand. Unlike many sites, feedback that is given here often times results in small to big changes on the site, sometimes within hours.
THIS WILL TAKE TIME!!!
Please note:
We want and depend on your feedback in all areas. This can include constructive criticism and new ideas. Do you have an idea for the site worth mentioning? Don't like something you see Let us know about it in this thread.
One very important area of feedback would be geared towards anyone who is using, or who can test for the site how it runs and looks on Internet Explorer 6. While we recommend you immediately upgrade to Internet Explorer 8, if you do not have Windows 7, some of you are still on IE6. That being said, if you notice any problems at all, or no problems at all, please make us aware.
Other areas of feedback we are looking for:
- Do you feel satisfied using the site? Why or why not?
- Do you like or dislike the look of the site? What can be done better?
- What feature or addition would you love to see on the site (within reason).
Anyone who responds to our feedback questions will be given extra reputation beyond normal for the assistance provided. Thanks and hope you genuinely like the new updates we are making.
seems to be a problem with your email
Now I am finding, on every third or so post, I am getting this message:
The following errors occurred with your submission
The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 10 characters.
This is my fourth attempt to post this, for example.
Once again we have introduced some changes!
- Style changes: A bit of a throwback to our old look, we have re-instated the old background from our previous site design, while expanding the width of the site to be completely fluid to accompany the expansion of the site over time. It will look a bit different on each monitor, but should look well designed nonetheless.
- New tabs: Some new opportunities for our members: RegistryBooster, Spyware Doctor, and our Forums Toolbar. This is to eliminate the need for so many notifications.
- Ad Changes: Some of the ads on the site have been made a bit bigger to fit in with the overall largeness of the site on wide-screens. Advertisements have been removed from inside the actual posts.
- Content Management: Upgraded our CMPS (Content Management Portal System) to the latest version (still in beta).
- Member Profile Fields: Added new profile fields to search on in the Memberlist.
- Search Time Restriction: Find what you're looking for faster. Changed search time from 20 seconds to 2 seconds.
- PM Character Limitation Lifted: Limit on private messages characters has been removed.
Now In planning:
Free Software Promo: We will probably be planning to offer our users a promotion for a program called SpeedUpMyPC, a new product from Uniblue. Uniblue's products are really good and they are helping us keep the site up and running with their products. Plus, if we can help some people fix their computer with their products, it only makes sense to offer these incentives. There will likely be a contest held for free licenses for the software. Contest details will be posted soon.
Awards/Leveling System: An idea on bringing back the awards/XP system is in the works. Although it will be hard to match our old (and now defunct) awards system, an attempt will be made to bring one back very soon. For those unfamiliar with this, an awards/point system calculates everything you do on the forum and gives out accolades for those achievements.
"Downloads" section may return as well, depending on how many people want it. We will conduct a poll.
Premium Member Perks: Premium Supporters will be given access to special downloads even if the Downloads section doesn't return despite any poll results.
Major Patch Scheduled: There will be a major code patch will effect all of the forum code expected February 4th or 5th. Please expect this as scheduled downtime. A notice is being posted on it.
Future Site Goals: From an administrative perspective, we are now focused on making the site as interesting and as usable as possible for our members again. This includes new features now that we know the server is stable and very accessible.
Custom Pages: Outside of blogs, custom pages may be introduced. What exactly will be on these pages, we're not sure. It will be something useful, undoubtedly so.
Certification Recognition: We need more IT pros to write in the blogs and Tweaks, Guides, and HOWTO's area to document their general expertise with Windows 7. We want to also recognize people who have Microsoft and CompTIA certifications, so if you have them, please e-mail or fax a copy of your certification to admin@windows7forums.com.
Feedback Accepted: We need honest feedback on what you want to see here. Besides asking and answering questions, we want to make the forums fun again. This can be in the form of games and other things that don't necessarily fit in with the Windows 7 theme. But we can add these things if there is a demand. Unlike many sites, feedback that is given here often times results in small to big changes on the site, sometimes within hours.
THIS WILL TAKE TIME!!!
Please note:
We want and depend on your feedback in all areas. This can include constructive criticism and new ideas. Do you have an idea for the site worth mentioning? Don't like something you see Let us know about it in this thread.
One very important area of feedback would be geared towards anyone who is using, or who can test for the site how it runs and looks on Internet Explorer 6. While we recommend you immediately upgrade to Internet Explorer 8, if you do not have Windows 7, some of you are still on IE6. That being said, if you notice any problems at all, or no problems at all, please make us aware.
Other areas of feedback we are looking for:
- Do you feel satisfied using the site? Why or why not?
- Do you like or dislike the look of the site? What can be done better?
- What feature or addition would you love to see on the site (within reason).
Anyone who responds to our feedback questions will be given extra reputation beyond normal for the assistance provided. Thanks and hope you genuinely like the new updates we are making.
I have, during my last two psts, been extra careful, but still got the message in one of the submits. I wonder if it is a particular key combination, or somehow connected with attachments?I have seen the above message myself but only once..
I think all the changes so far have been positive.
I also noticed the new Thank you button and as you type spell-checker and like the wide-screen view.
For the Remove Spyware link, I think if you contacted PC Tools and stated it was a permanent feature on the site, they may give members a discounted price.
I believe you would contact the Affiliate link here:
PC Tools - Contact Us
One strange anomaly with one of my posts............
It seems to be left in a void with nowhere to go and it states Printable view under the title.
Check it out here:
Link Removed
All I can say is keep up the good work.
RAK said:Hi.
I would also like to see if my message has been sent!
It was also a fault with the old format.
Anyway, if you get this, post in the site update section that it is working.