What this ad mean in the top left hand said saying "this new year brings us new sheffield forum" - are we having a re-vamp??

I can't see one, but a revamp would be nice. I have suggested a few ideas in the past myself.

it pops up every so often :D :D

it says - "This new year brings us a new sheffield forum"

then it flashes to another bit that reads

"dun...dun...derrrr (thats dramatic music)"

lol!!! :D :D

I have some inside info from Geoff that there will be some moderator changes afoot.

New moderators include:

Kirky
Owdlad
DaBouncer (dats me)
t020
Viking

The mods which will be out are:

Max
Kristian
TracieB
RPG
evildrneil

There will also be some site redesign too which will be good.

lol!! there would be carnage!! :D :D

TracieB?? a Mod??? i must have missed that one ;)

New format - dont mind as long as the Forum is alive & well. Big thanks to all those who ensure that it runs smoothly!

The new Mods will, of course, undergo extensive training looking after the Goldthorpe Forum...... :)

I gather soem changes are afoot to make some improvements, but it really is a case of 'watch this space'.

Suggestions that I've received over the last year have been sent on to Geoff - some may not be implemented this time around BUT they're all in the pile.

Joe

What about a nice colour change.......something tonal and more sophisticated perhaps.....this corporate blue look is a bit dated...

Originally posted by goldenfleece
What about a nice colour change.......something tonal and more sophisticated perhaps.....this corporate blue look is a bit dated...

good call- what about being able to change the colours so you can make it blend it in with yours works system ;) ;) ;)

Maybe they'll switch to IPB or something better than vB ^_^

Originally posted by Hook
Maybe they'll switch to IPB or something better than vB ^_^

I visit a IPB-based forum and it's awful with the 'bulk' look of it - maybe switch to the vBulletin later version, but I do believe that would incur a major price issue.


The last design-based change I remember was in late-2004.


:)

t020 a Mod?! WTF?! :shocked:

He'd just edit everything that wasn't about Eccleshall, including the H in Eccleshall probably.... :loopy:

Originally posted by Rich
t020 a Mod?! WTF?! :shocked:

He'd just edit everything that wasn't about Eccleshall, including the H in Eccleshall probably.... :loopy:


DaB was probabaly just having a laugh....

:D

Originally posted by Rich
t020 a Mod?! WTF?! :shocked:

He'd just edit everything that wasn't about Eccleshall, including the H in Eccleshall probably.... :loopy:

DB's just kidding, Rich, don't worry. We can all breathe easily - T020 as a mod is a figment of DB's imagination :D

StarSparkle

Originally posted by kentboy119
I visit a IPB-based forum and it's awful with the 'bulk' look of it - maybe switch to the vBulletin later version, but I do believe that would incur a major price issue.


The last design-based change I remember was in late-2004.


:)


£17 to upgrade VBbulletin how will Geoff cope :o (Once you have bought the licence, then purchasing upgrades/support is nominal). As for IPB, why go backwards? VB is the best known forum software this is avaliable.

Lets hope we get VB3.5.

Originally posted by kentboy119
I visit a IPB-based forum and it's awful with the 'bulk' look of it - maybe switch to the vBulletin later version, but I do believe that would incur a major price issue.


The last design-based change I remember was in late-2004.


:)


There ain't no bulk in IPB ^_^

You can switch most of it off, which is the biggest advantage of IPB. It's also much better to moderate and far easier for an admin. I've run UBB, vB, phpBB, and IPB and I've found IPB much easier to use, both as a user and an admin.

I did work for IPS so I could be construed as slightly biased - but I have spent a long time working as community administrator, for my own website and also for EMAP ^_^

Invision = :gag: :gag: . Honnestly, one of the worst around, go phpBB, vB, that's after several years of bulletin board administrating.

Of course, given that we have such a large database of users and posts we're hardly going to change horses mid-stream.

I think it highly likely we'll stick with one version or another of vBulletin. Also, we have done some tweaks to the code, so again we'd not necessarily want to lose 'investment'.

Joe

geoff actually sent me a copy of the new features rules and jobsworth list for my approval,i had to decline a few but overall i gave him the go ahead,unfortunatley i had to decline accepting the post of cheif jobsworth......i'd find it really hard pretending to be something i aint.....a first class wally:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

Originally posted by kirky
geoff actually sent me a copy of the new features rules and jobsworth list for my approval,i had to decline a few but overall i gave him the go ahead,unfortunatley i had to decline accepting the post of cheif jobsworth......i'd find it really hard pretending to be something i aint.....a first class wally:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

He's slagging off the Mods!! BAN hammer immediately... :hihi: :P

Originally posted by Rich
He's slagging off the Mods!! BAN hammer immediately... :hihi: :P

turn coat:| the christmas party as just lost one of the chosen few

:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

Originally posted by em3978
TracieB?? a Mod??? i must have missed that one ;)

:o one ponders! upon that one lol

it would be nice if you could put pictures on here instead of links

Originally posted by em3978
TracieB?? a Mod??? i must have missed that one ;)

Same here - about all she could moderate (I assume it's the same user) is a ordering and consuming drinks - and that's about her limit. ;)

I'd just like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the new mods and look forward to seeing them in action next year.:clap:

Originally posted by DaBouncer
I have some inside info from Geoff that there will be some moderator changes afoot.

New moderators include:

Kirky
Owdlad
DaBouncer (dats me)
t020
Viking

The mods which will be out are:

Max
Kristian
TracieB
RPG
evildrneil

There will also be some site redesign too which will be good.

But I LIKE the old mods!!!

I think that you are confusing the two tracies


There's Tracie, who's a mod, (and an all-round good-egg,)

then there's tracy b .....


(Note the differences in the spellings of the names)

PT

Originally posted by Plain Talker
I think that you are confusing the two tracies


There's Tracie, who's a mod, (and an all-round good-egg,)

then there's tracy b .....


(Note the differences in the spellings of the names)

PT

Tracie the mod was 'Tracie JC'.

:)

Originally posted by Hook


You can switch most of it off, which is the biggest advantage of IPB. It's also much better to moderate and far easier for an admin. I've run UBB, vB, phpBB, and IPB and I've found IPB much easier to use, both as a user and an admin.



We've recently upgraded to vB 3.5 and i've never had it so easy 8)
IPB just doesn't cut it IMO. There's no where near as many options when wanting to grant permissions etc :(
phpBB2 is left lagging behind vBulletin as well. I'm playing with a phpBB2 forum right now and i'll have to add loads of hacks to get it any where near as configurable as vBulletin :?

Originally posted by Plain Talker
I think that you are confusing the two tracies
There's Tracie, who's a mod, (and an all-round good-egg,)

then there's tracy b .....
PT

I was on about Tracy b in my own post...

Just to save confusion and possible death-threats.

Thanks Plain Talker

New mods eh? :suspect:

But if isn't a rumour, can I nominate -

Andy & Vidster & KenH :clap:

Poor t020. He has high ambitions, but doesn't seem to get the vote of Rich or StarSparkle though. :sad:

And kirky - fancy you turning down the job of chief jobsworth! Phew! That was a lucky escape for the rest of us! :hihi:

How do you become a mod? What does it involve on this site? I've been one on other sites, could I be a Mod?

Would love to Mod General Chat???

Originally posted by Plain Talker
I think that you are confusing the two tracies


There's Tracie, who's a mod, (and an all-round good-egg,)

then there's tracy b .....


(Note the differences in the spellings of the names)

PT

Cheers for that PT :P I am indeed the Tracie with an -ie and no -b :)

As it is, The forum gives people hours of both fun and help.

My advice is, dont try to mend something that is not broken.

i vote for roy james to be one of the new mods :clap:

Originally posted by craigmason
i vote for roy james to be one of the new mods :clap:

That wouldn't work, he's hardly ever here. :hihi:

KIRKY FOR PRIME MINISTER!!!!!!

I MEAN MOD!

matt

Originally posted by max
That wouldn't work, he's hardly ever here. :hihi:
Is that through his own choice or through the powers that be? :hihi:

Sorrt Tracie (and TracieB) evidentally I'm not up on the whole current moderator situation and I indeed stand corrected :P

Originally posted by wayne72
How do you become a mod? What does it involve on this site? I've been one on other sites, could I be a Mod?

Would love to Mod General Chat???

We choose new Mods when we need them.

We don't take nominations.

What does happen is that we look at people in terms of their attitude and behaviour on the Forum.

We also apply the rule that was used in The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy with regard to the job of Galactic President. :D

Joe

Originally posted by viking
As it is, The forum gives people hours of both fun and help.

My advice is, dont try to mend something that is not broken.

Hi Viking!

Don't fret - any changes won't affect the general feel, policies or philosophy of the board.

:)

Originally posted by matt1889
KIRKY FOR PRIME MINISTER!!!!!!

I MEAN MOD!

matt

I think Kirky should come on-line and give a speech to the SF public, to declare himself very much in the race for the PRIME MINSTERS sorry MODS job!"

Matt

Is all this some sort of wind up ?

Originally posted by d71146
Is all this some sort of wind up ?

70% of this thread is definite wind-up.

The skill lies in determining which 70%.

:D

Originally posted by matt1889
I think Kirky should come on-line and give a speech to the SF public, to declare himself very much in the race for the PRIME MINSTERS sorry MODS job!"

Matt

no thanks mate,comming on the forum is just a way of passing on the day and having a laugh......something certain mods used to do,then all of a sudden to them the forum becomes real life and serious:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:


i like it as i am...if i wanted to become a laughing stock i'd go and get a stewarding job at bramall lane:hihi: :hihi:

Originally posted by JoeP
70% of this thread is definite wind-up.

The skill lies in determining which 70%.

:D

I am glad about that as I believe that we have a great Forum as it is even our Kirky would probably agree with this.

Originally posted by d71146
I am glad about that as I believe that we have a great Forum as it is even our Kirky would probably agree with this.

of course:)

Originally posted by bulldog D
I'd just like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the new mods and look forward to seeing them in action next year.:clap:

are you the person in work who has a funny smelling brown stain on the end of your nose???



Tracyb would just ban all the females so she had the men all to herself....

if thats the case then :help:

Originally posted by Preacher Man
are you the person in work who has a funny smelling brown stain on the end of your nose???



:

my thoughts exactly:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

Originally posted by JoeP
We choose new Mods when we need them.

We don't take nominations.

What does happen is that we look at people in terms of their attitude and behaviour on the Forum.



lol, more like cliques and favouritism :rolleyes:

Originally posted by spyro2000
lol, more like cliques and favouritism :rolleyes:

its quite embarrasing at the forum meets watching all the brown noseing:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

Originally posted by kirky
its quite embarrasing at the forum meets watching all the brown noseing:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi:

Including that done by your good self, Kirky? Hmmm? :suspect:

StarSparkle ;)

Originally posted by StarSparkle
Including that done by your good self, Kirky? Hmmm? :suspect:

StarSparkle ;)

yeah i often ask joe if i can sit on his knee:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi: well i did before he got sick of the brown nosing and stopped attending:hihi:

Originally posted by kirky
yeah i often ask joe if i can sit on his knee:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi: well i did before he got sick of the brown nosing and stopped attending:hihi:

That's what I'd heard.... :P :D

StarSparkle :thumbsup:

[i]Tracyb would just ban all the females so she had the men all to herself....

if thats the case then :help: [/B]

I'm not saying about what I know of Tracy B - have known her (unfortunatly) a while some time back.

Could have given both Ozzy and Mr Best (may he rest in peace) a run for their money on the alcohol score.

Probably still does according to rumors from Legends...

Originally posted by spyro2000
lol, more like cliques and favouritism :rolleyes:

Damn, cross one possible contender off the list! :)

Originally posted by JoeP
Damn, cross one possible contender off the list! :)

I formally retract my statement :(


:rolleyes:

MODS what’s this New Year, new Sheffield forum banner about? The one that occasionally appears in the top right hand corner of the page.

There's a thread somewhere about it, but basically - some changes maybe afoot.

Joe

I thouht there may be a thread somewhere but I was being lazy to be honest.

Is it a theme / skin change with a few tweaks or using new software?

To be honest Geoff's keeping it close to his chest!

Your guess is as good as mine!

:)

oh, right, well I’ll look forward to seeing the new site.

One request though .... loose the post count. It just makes people badger on about things!

Oh and madatory profiles. I've been hit on once by someone who thought I was a girl! (some time ago)!

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=76171&highlight=dramatic+music

Merging time, perhaps?

I'll RTP it.

:)

I hope Geoff is upgrading to vB 3.5 I'm playing with it right now and it's wicked! 8)

they could do with changing the skin colour, grey is a bit dull, :thumbsup:

Originally posted by JoeP
There's a thread somewhere about it, but basically - some changes maybe afoot.

Joe

Giz a job Joe mate :thumbsup:

Can I be a Mod please? I promise I wouldn't use my Modly powers for evil purposes, like winding t020 up etc... :rolleyes: *Shines Halo*

....about a new Sheffield Forum in the new year:confused:

What's wrong with this (old) Sheffield Forum?

What changes are going to be made?

Admin/Mods, please don't suggest I use the "contact us" button, as I'm really only trying to bring this to the attention of other forum members:)

Pay membership....
or just an upgrade to the current version of vbulletin?

any other wild guesses?

Originally posted by Ann_x
....about a new Sheffield Forum in the new year:confused:

What's wrong with this (old) Sheffield Forum?

What changes are going to be made?

Admin/Mods, please don't suggest I use the "contact us" button, as I'm really only trying to bring this to the attention of other forum members:)
where??????

I think this might have been talked about a few times before. :suspect:

Originally posted by mr craig
I think this might have been talked about a few times before. :suspect:

do you have a link?

I couldn't find anything....but that wouldn't be the first time.....I was told by one of the Admin team a couple of weeks ago that there are going to be changes made to the search system on SF, because it can let people down on occasion!

wendygs, keep refreshing the page, and look in the top right-hand corner advert.

Originally posted by wendygs
where??????

the advert rotates - refresh the page a few times and it will come round.

like about searching for a thread about the search function letting you down on occasion :P

Originally posted by Phanerothyme
do you have a link?

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=76171&highlight=forum

:thumbsup:

Just realised that it's the week of the upgrade, and the possible 24 hour downtime. Joe's original announcement stated that we would be kept informed (well, that's how I read it anyway).

So Mods/Admin, do you have any news for us?

Nope, sorry.

It will happen when it happens because of the nature of these things. We usually try to do maintenance in the small hours, but that isn't always possible.

For obvious reasons, the outage will be as short as possible.

...one

Hi all,

In the week of January 8th to January 15th, 2006, Sheffield Forum will be offline for up to 24 hours to allow software upgrades to be carried out.

We'll give further notice when things are finalised, but you can expect up to 24 hours of 'outage' during this period.

Thanks,

Admin Team

Have I missed something?

Some things take a little longer than expected. Please bear with us.

Originally posted by DaBouncer
I have some inside info from Geoff that there will be some moderator changes afoot.

New moderators include:

Kirky
Owdlad
DaBouncer (dats me)
t020
Viking

The mods which will be out are:

Max
Kristian
TracieB
RPG
evildrneil

There will also be some site redesign too which will be good.

And I believed that until I'd read the in and out lists. :P :D