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Post by elec573 on Feb 4, 2018 23:02:30 GMT
Can we just leave this forum alone and say start a new one with google or someone else that doesn’t have the size restrictions? It could be modeled after this with some upgrades where needed .
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Post by Travis on Feb 4, 2018 23:21:55 GMT
I think every platform is going to have space issues. This forum is great, but unless we’re willing to manage our space, this problem will repeat.
I’m done repeating myself and through responding to the casual members that need a part. Thankfully, I’m nearly out of useable parts.
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Post by ChrisJ on Feb 5, 2018 23:08:34 GMT
Sadly, we're set as low as the forum allows which is 1MB per attachment.
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Post by Travis on Feb 6, 2018 0:39:55 GMT
Chris,
I thought so, I think were either going to have to go elsewhere and/or actively manage this forum.
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Post by ChrisJ on Feb 6, 2018 0:47:41 GMT
Chris, I thought so, I think were either going to have to go elsewhere and/or actively manage this forum. I think you're right, for multiple reasons. I don't like the questionable ads I see popup when not running adblock. I never used to run adblock here at all but it's gotten worse and worse. The problem is, I don't know where to go, or how to go about it but I'm certainly willing to have others help.
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Post by stlvortac on Feb 6, 2018 18:12:59 GMT
I’m still willing to kick in on a space increase even if it’s a temp fix.
I know unlimited space on new forms is possible but it comes with a price. Back in my car days I was on a forum that was very active. Averaged 50-100 post/replies a day. The owner afforded the server space through ads, sponsors and members. The latter is our only option, we don’t have parts suppliers etc.
An idea could be to limit something like the off topic lounge or for sale to paying members. Just a thought. I wouldn’t want to chase people away from an already limited market.
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Post by Travis on Feb 6, 2018 18:57:37 GMT
If anything, the casual member that hops on here for one time advice should kick in $5-10 for doing so.
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Post by solarmike on Feb 6, 2018 20:16:58 GMT
If anything, the casual member that hops on here for one time advice should kick in $5-10 for doing so. Yes sir, I consider myself a regular member, I'd also chip in...
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Post by ckfan on Feb 6, 2018 23:56:57 GMT
People offering to kick in money is great. I really appreciate that. However, that’s what pro boards wants!!! It would be a temporary fix that would only last a year or so. A long term solution is what we really need. That would be crafting a whole new forum that is more user friendly and more organized. A place where people don’t have to resize pictures and a place that puts more useful information in front of the members, especially new and inexperienced members.
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Post by Travis on Feb 7, 2018 1:43:59 GMT
Ckfan,
I agree with you, but with edits in the future to avoid our organization problems.
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Post by elec573 on Feb 7, 2018 1:58:32 GMT
Thinks for your input Chris have been waiting for you to chime in . Can you give us the parameters of this web site? Thanks for running the blocker I appreciate it .
‘If you scroll down to the bottom of any thread you we’ll see headers on this site but after looking through them , ( they are all for the protection of proBoards ) . Its been a great site and I commend Chris,Cablehack,Ray and all others for all that you have done for the promotion of the General Electric MT . Have been on other forums , not impressed, sniping,degrading people, political bickering not a place I want to be ! I’m here because I love this old cold steel . So am welling to help , but l’m not sure what is needed ? New web site? Money ? More space goes without saying?
So we’ll need a plan first of what we want . Second where can we go if any that we’ll accommodate what we want . Money ?
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Post by ckfan on Feb 7, 2018 16:53:37 GMT
It might come down to needing money to start the process. But like you said Herb, a plan is needed to see where to go from here. I’m going to see about what options are out there.
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Post by elec573 on Feb 8, 2018 6:51:45 GMT
Thanks Ray I know you’re a busy person, I guess we need a wish list (lots of space) and then see who or what our options are .
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Post by vintageguy on Feb 11, 2018 7:30:31 GMT
Whatever you guys decide to do, count me in.
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Post by elec573 on Jul 8, 2018 5:56:07 GMT
Have any new thoughts come up on this subject. I know people are busy but if nothing is done then we are doomed to fail . (Ideas) !!!!
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