Site improvements

SmootSmack · 02-11-2005, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

I'm pretty new to the site, and I've been very impressed. What brought me here was a Google search for the Redskins salary cap data. I LOVE the fact that this site has all of the updated salaries, bonuses, and all other financial information related to the salary cap. I can actually look at those figures and determine who are the biggest cut candidates and where the team can make moves. That section helps inform my opinion better than anything else I've ever found. Keep up the good work with it, and I'd ask that you guys keep it updated as well as possible. Thanks!!!

That's all Crazy Canuck. Thank him

CooleyAsCanBe · 02-11-2005, 04:30 PM

Howdy fellas. I've been reading from the shadows for quite some time as a guest and have decided to enter the fray. Love the site, easily the most intelligent and concise discussion of Gibbs’ boys on the internet.

My only suggestion is that you create a multimedia section for video and audio highlights. I was forced to join a lesser site I won't name in order to search for their amazing weekly video highlights. While I have seen postings on The Warpath with original audio and video as well as links to other pages it would be nice to have all those in one place for guys who want to see the greatest team in the NFL in action.

Bring on the blue scrub cap!

Monksdown · 02-11-2005, 04:31 PM

Chatroom

FRPLG · 02-11-2005, 04:39 PM

chatroom is a good idea for those who'd like to sit and discuss the game as they are being played...those threads are always like 400 long.

the multimedia area might be a good idea if Matty is able to get a decent size ded server.

Not to be a shill but i think it is time more than like 10 people shell out some money for this. As good as it is I think it is the least some of us could do. I am talking about the major players here. Matty spends a lot of time keeping the wheels greased and he has obviously done a great job. We should make sure he has enough dinero to get the job done at least. Matty I'll be sending a pay pal donation in the next 24.

Monksdown · 02-11-2005, 04:42 PM

Matty-This is a stupid question, but how much money would you like?

MTK · 02-11-2005, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Monksdown

Matty-This is a stupid question, but how much money would you like?

Well if you're asking...

Seriously though, any amount is greatly appreciated. I've had people give a couple of bucks all the way up to $50.

MTK · 02-11-2005, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

chatroom is a good idea for those who'd like to sit and discuss the game as they are being played...those threads are always like 400 long.

the multimedia area might be a good idea if Matty is able to get a decent size ded server.

Not to be a shill but i think it is time more than like 10 people shell out some money for this. As good as it is I think it is the least some of us could do. I am talking about the major players here. Matty spends a lot of time keeping the wheels greased and he has obviously done a great job. We should make sure he has enough dinero to get the job done at least. Matty I'll be sending a pay pal donation in the next 24.

A chat room is easy enough. We can definitely add that.

Thanks for the donation, much appreciated. And thanks for the kind words, very much appreciated too!

Daseal · 02-11-2005, 05:40 PM

Honestly, this board is setup very well. Easy to navigate, there are many options for skins (could that be part of the server busy problem?) By far some of the most informed and passionate fans I've been able to find. Everyone who I read on a consistant basis knows what their talking about. Every now and then someone will come along but they don't last long... except me! I'm here to stay till I get banned!

Chat would be nice, but I think a lot of us have AIM and make that information easily obtainable. I talk to skins, malcolm, cpayne, gmanc, JoeRedskin, etc on AIM from time to time!

I would like to see more of a "site" to go along with an amazing forum. You certainly don't want to handicap the strength of this site, which is its community, but I feel that with all of the talented authors we could really beat out extremeskins, etc for top skins site. However, that may also deystroy the type of site this is with everyone spewing the type of trash you see on extremeskins.

JoeCrisp, SportsCurmgedeon (maybe he could do a special article for you not on his site!), I know SmootSmack has some connections, maybe some interviews. Like another viewer suggested maybe we can find someone who can do video editing, etc to do weekly highlights! So far Gmanc's (pretty sure it's him, if not I'm sorry!) films have been very good, only thing I'd change is use the sound from the games if it's a weekly thing. Clips from many different games I prefer sound. Either way - if it stays how it is it's still better than anything out there!

Gmanc711 · 02-12-2005, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

I would like to see more of a "site" to go along with an amazing forum. You certainly don't want to handicap the strength of this site, which is its community, but I feel that with all of the talented authors we could really beat out extremeskins, etc for top skins site. However, that may also deystroy the type of site this is with everyone spewing the type of trash you see on extremeskins.

So far Gmanc's (pretty sure it's him, if not I'm sorry!) films have been very good, only thing I'd change is use the sound from the games if it's a weekly thing. Clips from many different games I prefer sound. Either way - if it stays how it is it's still better than anything out there!

I kinda agree with more of a "site" to go along with the forum would be pretty cool. I know we have the links on the side, but if we could make a little "Page"; where all that info is included and its a little flashier, itd be kinda cool. I dont know if we would want to be the "Top Site" because the reason this is so much better place to be than EXSkins(which is a nice site, still), is because its a much smaller community of people, so its like you get to know each other, and you can read a good number of posts. Where as threads over there grow to like 20 pages in an hour, and your opinion is never really discussed.

As far as video's, I absolutley love making highlights, and I would love to do somthing on a weekley basis. The only problem is I cant get the clips to my computer, so I would have to rely on that EX Skins guy, unless someone else can get the clips up here. Either way, let me know if I can help anything in any way.

If we dont change anything though, its fine with me. This is one of the best run sites on the web, and I love coming here. GOod Job Matty and Crew!

joecrisp · 02-14-2005, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Gmanc711

I kinda agree with more of a "site" to go along with the forum would be pretty cool. I know we have the links on the side, but if we could make a little "Page"; where all that info is included and its a little flashier, itd be kinda cool. I dont know if we would want to be the "Top Site" because the reason this is so much better place to be than EXSkins(which is a nice site, still), is because its a much smaller community of people, so its like you get to know each other, and you can read a good number of posts. Where as threads over there grow to like 20 pages in an hour, and your opinion is never really discussed.

As far as video's, I absolutley love making highlights, and I would love to do somthing on a weekley basis. The only problem is I cant get the clips to my computer, so I would have to rely on that EX Skins guy, unless someone else can get the clips up here. Either way, let me know if I can help anything in any way.

If we dont change anything though, its fine with me. This is one of the best run sites on the web, and I love coming here. GOod Job Matty and Crew!

I've always kind of yearned for a more graphically-oriented front page, too. Kind of like a magazine cover, where you have the nameplate, a featured photo surrounded by headlines and topics, and the other links to different site features. Once I get into the forums, I don't want the clutter of graphics and images, but it would be nice to see something like a "pic of the day" on the welcome page.

I also agree that we probably never want to get to the size of EX Skins. There's just too much damn clutter, and the thousands of voices drown each other out.

As far as the video clips, I have a pretty good ATI TV tuner card, and I saved most of the games this year, but I'm still figuring out the best way to compress them, both for burning them to DVD, and also for transit over the internet. I'm a bit of a novice at the whole video editing thing, so I wouldn't want to attempt to make highlight films myself, but I'd be happy to try to send you all the video you need, Gmanc711.

drew54 · 02-11-2005, 09:16 PM

With the Avatars: Maybe have an old school and new school option that when you sign up for the sight you choose old or new. This would allow you to do something like the Hogs, or Posse as an avatar.

When you get on the new sever maybe create a large history section. Find someone to dig up all the stats from seasons gone by. If not every fumble, at least transactions lists and detailed draft info. I mean everything like we traded our first and third pick to get Dan Wilkinson back in 1998. Those picks turned out to be Takeo Spikes and ...
Also a records list, such as team records.

Mostly anything and everything that has been great about the Redskins so new Skins fans can understand the past.

Mainly I love the look and feel of the site. There really isnt much that I can think of that needs changed.

Keep up the great work

SKINSnCANES · 02-13-2005, 10:56 PM

I usually just click lockerroom then start at the top and read them. I do look at the middle intially to see if there are any new threads. I tend to forget to look at the other forums, so it would be great if it also showed new threads in the other forums. There arent used as much so that would be a good way of knowing if a thread was started there.

SKINSnCANES · 02-13-2005, 10:58 PM

I have two questions. Why was the message limit dropped to ten. I just went to send a message and i couldnt because I had 11, and it said that was over the limit. I didnt notice this change until today, was there a reason for it? is the server filling up?

And also, the 45 second wait to post again, when was this changed made. Several times I have posted a comment. Then went to the next thread, read the new post, typed something and then had to wait to post it.

MTK · 02-14-2005, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SKINSnCANES

I have two questions. Why was the message limit dropped to ten. I just went to send a message and i couldnt because I had 11, and it said that was over the limit. I didnt notice this change until today, was there a reason for it? is the server filling up?

And also, the 45 second wait to post again, when was this changed made. Several times I have posted a comment. Then went to the next thread, read the new post, typed something and then had to wait to post it.

Just making some minor tweaks lately to see if it helps performance.

Redskins8588 · 02-14-2005, 06:42 AM

JoeCrisp: I am not sure but dvd shrink my help you. It is freeware and you should not have trouble finding it on the internet. It works pretty good for compressing dvd's. Just thought that might be of use.

02-11-2005, 04:31 PM	#3
Monksdown The Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Age: 45 Posts: 1,515	Chatroom Chatroom

02-13-2005, 10:56 PM	#12
SKINSnCANES Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 43 Posts: 5,455	I usually just click lockerroom then start at the top and read them. I do look at the middle intially to see if there are any new threads. I tend to forget to look at the other forums, so it would be great if it also showed new threads in the other forums. There arent used as much so that would be a good way of knowing if a thread was started there. __________________ "I'm used to winning, coming from the University of Miami. " Clinton Portis

02-13-2005, 10:58 PM	#13
SKINSnCANES Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 43 Posts: 5,455	I have two questions. Why was the message limit dropped to ten. I just went to send a message and i couldnt because I had 11, and it said that was over the limit. I didnt notice this change until today, was there a reason for it? is the server filling up? And also, the 45 second wait to post again, when was this changed made. Several times I have posted a comment. Then went to the next thread, read the new post, typed something and then had to wait to post it. __________________ "I'm used to winning, coming from the University of Miami. " Clinton Portis

02-14-2005, 06:42 AM	#15
Redskins8588 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ridgway, PA Age: 46 Posts: 2,519	Re: Site improvements JoeCrisp: I am not sure but dvd shrink my help you. It is freeware and you should not have trouble finding it on the internet. It works pretty good for compressing dvd's. Just thought that might be of use. __________________ "I am the best at what I do, and what I do isn't very nice" - Sean Taylor

02-11-2005, 04:30 PM	#2
CooleyAsCanBe Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 421	Howdy fellas. I've been reading from the shadows for quite some time as a guest and have decided to enter the fray. Love the site, easily the most intelligent and concise discussion of Gibbs’ boys on the internet. My only suggestion is that you create a multimedia section for video and audio highlights. I was forced to join a lesser site I won't name in order to search for their amazing weekly video highlights. While I have seen postings on The Warpath with original audio and video as well as links to other pages it would be nice to have all those in one place for guys who want to see the greatest team in the NFL in action. Bring on the blue scrub cap!

02-11-2005, 04:39 PM	#4
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	chatroom is a good idea for those who'd like to sit and discuss the game as they are being played...those threads are always like 400 long. the multimedia area might be a good idea if Matty is able to get a decent size ded server. Not to be a shill but i think it is time more than like 10 people shell out some money for this. As good as it is I think it is the least some of us could do. I am talking about the major players here. Matty spends a lot of time keeping the wheels greased and he has obviously done a great job. We should make sure he has enough dinero to get the job done at least. Matty I'll be sending a pay pal donation in the next 24.

02-11-2005, 04:42 PM	#5
Monksdown The Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Age: 45 Posts: 1,515	Matty-This is a stupid question, but how much money would you like?

02-11-2005, 05:40 PM	#8
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Honestly, this board is setup very well. Easy to navigate, there are many options for skins (could that be part of the server busy problem?) By far some of the most informed and passionate fans I've been able to find. Everyone who I read on a consistant basis knows what their talking about. Every now and then someone will come along but they don't last long... except me! I'm here to stay till I get banned! Chat would be nice, but I think a lot of us have AIM and make that information easily obtainable. I talk to skins, malcolm, cpayne, gmanc, JoeRedskin, etc on AIM from time to time! I would like to see more of a "site" to go along with an amazing forum. You certainly don't want to handicap the strength of this site, which is its community, but I feel that with all of the talented authors we could really beat out extremeskins, etc for top skins site. However, that may also deystroy the type of site this is with everyone spewing the type of trash you see on extremeskins. JoeCrisp, SportsCurmgedeon (maybe he could do a special article for you not on his site!), I know SmootSmack has some connections, maybe some interviews. Like another viewer suggested maybe we can find someone who can do video editing, etc to do weekly highlights! So far Gmanc's (pretty sure it's him, if not I'm sorry!) films have been very good, only thing I'd change is use the sound from the games if it's a weekly thing. Clips from many different games I prefer sound. Either way - if it stays how it is it's still better than anything out there!

02-11-2005, 09:16 PM	#11
drew54 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: IOWA Age: 42 Posts: 1,324	With the Avatars: Maybe have an old school and new school option that when you sign up for the sight you choose old or new. This would allow you to do something like the Hogs, or Posse as an avatar. When you get on the new sever maybe create a large history section. Find someone to dig up all the stats from seasons gone by. If not every fumble, at least transactions lists and detailed draft info. I mean everything like we traded our first and third pick to get Dan Wilkinson back in 1998. Those picks turned out to be Takeo Spikes and ... Also a records list, such as team records. Mostly anything and everything that has been great about the Redskins so new Skins fans can understand the past. Mainly I love the look and feel of the site. There really isnt much that I can think of that needs changed. Keep up the great work

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