A New Stickied thread Please? - Page 2

Takeda Shingen · 08-14-10, 08:09 AM

Bear in mind that the moderator's guidlines reccomend no more than 5 stickies per forum. If I pull some down, I won't be putting new ones up.

I've said it before: I'll never understand people's obsession with stickies. They clutter up forums, make them visually unappealing and difficult to read. As you noted, they grow long and unwieldy, making their use questionable. And what is the solution offered every time? Make another sticky. Months later, we have the same problem again, but with 12 stickies this time. We have a search function that can get you any and all information with the click of a button. I suggest using that instead.

I'm not trying to sound mean, but I've already told you I wasn't going to do it. However, I will be pulling down Fix My SH5 after we get word one way or another. Regarding the other threads, they were stickied because the owner of this website wanted them there. I won't be touching them.

CaptainMattJ. · 08-14-10, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Bear in mind that the moderator's guidlines reccomend no more than 5 stickies per forum. If I pull some down, I won't be putting new ones up.

I've said it before: I'll never understand people's obsession with stickies. They clutter up forums, make them visually unappealing and difficult to read. As you noted, they grow long and unwieldy, making their use questionable. And what is the solution offered every time? Make another sticky. Months later, we have the same problem again, but with 12 stickies this time. We have a search function that can get you any and all information with the click of a button. I suggest using that instead.

I'm not trying to sound mean, but I've already told you I wasn't going to do it. However, I will be pulling down Fix My SH5 after we get word one way or another. Regarding the other threads, they were stickied because the owner of this website wanted them there. I won't be touching them.

yes, but the anwsers will be specific, and using that search button is about the most time consuming thing you can do. the search gives you a bunch of useless posts or threads and you have to dig for so long by the time your done youll be a certified archeologist. and with all due respect i dont think 1 more sticky will make this site any less appealing. i know other people also ask for stickys but i think that the People in the forums should also have a say in whether or not a thread gets stickied for if enough people agree, the benefits will significantly outweigh the VERY low (in my opinion) cost. at least its not another screenshot or sticky that tells you about a book. it a thread with the idea of helping people and cutting the need for the same question being asked over and over. and its specific in the content so that people wont have to sift very long. the compilation of different sightings would make the awnser less hard to find and SOOOO much more helpful.
however, this is only my stance.

Takeda Shingen · 08-14-10, 08:51 AM

Actually, I find that the search function is far more efficient than reading through 50 pages of sticky, a length that is common for threads placed at the top of a forum. Sticky threads are inherently inefficient, and you cannot remedy inefficiency with more inefficiency.

I get between 10 and 15 requests for new stickies a week. Everyone wants their pet topic or project put at the top of the forum, which I guess is only human nature. If it were up to some people, this forum would be nothing but stickies. If it were up to me, there would be none. I think that the current 11 (soon to be fewer) are a nice compromise.

In any case, I'll say no more on the matter. I've given my answer four times. This thread could go on for another 10 pages and the answer would still be 'no'. However, I do thank you for taking the time to make suggestions. I may not agree or implement them all, but it is good to know that the membership takes an interest in SubSim and it's future.

EDIT: Off-topic, your signature is cool, but could you reduce it in size, please? SubSim doesn't allow for signatures more than 120 high by 400 wide and less than 100KB. Many thanks.

CaptainMattJ. · 08-14-10, 08:59 AM

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EDIT: Off-topic, your signature is cool, but could you reduce it in size, please? SubSim doesn't allow for signatures more than 120 high by 400 wide and less than 100KB. Many thanks.

in the edit signature box i made the pictures Very small, i dont know what happened to them after i saved o.O

Takeda Shingen · 08-14-10, 09:12 AM

It's based on how large the actual file is, not how large you make the box in the signature window. You'll need to resize the via a graphic editor program, then upload it to your server.

CaptainMattJ. · 08-14-10, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

It's based on how large the actual file is, not how large you make the box in the signature window. You'll need to resize the via a graphic editor program, then upload it to your server.

i can easily change it, but i cant upload it anywhere, and since you arent allowed to upload pics I dont know where i would upload it onto the internet without making a profile on some Retarded website. i wonder why you cantupload.... hmmmmm

Fincuan · 08-14-10, 09:26 AM

It'd be very polite towards other users if you removed the images from the sig altogether before they're sensibly sized. That sig is so outrageously big it hampers forum usage when it pops on the screen.

CaptainMattJ. · 08-14-10, 09:30 AM

why can its only be 120 Tall? thats like impossible to find a pic at orr below that. besides ive seen plenty of people with much much bigger pics on their sigs (not bigger than mine, but bigger that the "maximum"

JScones · 08-14-10, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Fincuan

It'd be very polite towards other users if you removed the images from the sig altogether before they're sensibly sized. That sig is so outrageously big it hampers forum usage when it pops on the screen.

I turned off sig display a little while ago because it seemed at the time that there was a competition to see who could get the biggest signature. Now, I am totally oblivious to it all and get to enjoy reading a fairly clean screen.

Fincuan · 08-14-10, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JScones

I turned off sig display a little while ago because it seemed at the time that there was a competition to see who could get the biggest signature.:

Not a bad choice at all, but I prefer to keep them on just to keep make the forum feel more alive. Dowly also usually has good looking chicks in his sig. If someone holds on to an annoying sig for long I just block them with Opera's built-in content blocker, an operation which takes a few mouse-clicks.

JScones · 08-14-10, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Fincuan

Not a bad choice at all, but I prefer to keep them on just to keep make the forum feel more alive. Dowly also usually has good looking chicks in his sig.

Good looking chicks? Meh, I don't think I'm missing anything...

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Originally Posted by Fincuan

If someone holds on to an annoying sig for long I just block them with Opera's built-in *******er, an operation which takes a few mouse-clicks.

Wish IE8 had something like this.

Jimbuna · 08-14-10, 10:19 AM

Is this of any use to you CaptainMattJ.?

Direct link:

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8617/ghost2a.jpg

609_Avatar · 08-14-10, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Is this of any use to you CaptainMattJ.?

Direct link:

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8617/ghost2a.jpg

Nice going Steve.

CaptainMattJ. · 08-14-10, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Is this of any use to you CaptainMattJ.?

Direct link:

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8617/ghost2a.jpg

of course. Thank you very much.

Takeda Shingen · 08-14-10, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 609_Avatar

Nice going Steve.

That's Jim.

08-14-10, 09:30 AM	#23
CaptainMattJ. The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,364 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	why can its only be 120 Tall? thats like impossible to find a pic at orr below that. besides ive seen plenty of people with much much bigger pics on their sigs (not bigger than mine, but bigger that the "maximum" __________________ A popular Government without popular information nor the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own Governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives - James Madison

08-14-10, 10:19 AM	#27
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Is this of any use to you CaptainMattJ.? Direct link: http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8617/ghost2a.jpg __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-14-10, 08:09 AM	#16
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Bear in mind that the moderator's guidlines reccomend no more than 5 stickies per forum. If I pull some down, I won't be putting new ones up. I've said it before: I'll never understand people's obsession with stickies. They clutter up forums, make them visually unappealing and difficult to read. As you noted, they grow long and unwieldy, making their use questionable. And what is the solution offered every time? Make another sticky. Months later, we have the same problem again, but with 12 stickies this time. We have a search function that can get you any and all information with the click of a button. I suggest using that instead. I'm not trying to sound mean, but I've already told you I wasn't going to do it. However, I will be pulling down Fix My SH5 after we get word one way or another. Regarding the other threads, they were stickied because the owner of this website wanted them there. I won't be touching them.

08-14-10, 08:51 AM	#18
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Actually, I find that the search function is far more efficient than reading through 50 pages of sticky, a length that is common for threads placed at the top of a forum. Sticky threads are inherently inefficient, and you cannot remedy inefficiency with more inefficiency. I get between 10 and 15 requests for new stickies a week. Everyone wants their pet topic or project put at the top of the forum, which I guess is only human nature. If it were up to some people, this forum would be nothing but stickies. If it were up to me, there would be none. I think that the current 11 (soon to be fewer) are a nice compromise. In any case, I'll say no more on the matter. I've given my answer four times. This thread could go on for another 10 pages and the answer would still be 'no'. However, I do thank you for taking the time to make suggestions. I may not agree or implement them all, but it is good to know that the membership takes an interest in SubSim and it's future. EDIT: Off-topic, your signature is cool, but could you reduce it in size, please? SubSim doesn't allow for signatures more than 120 high by 400 wide and less than 100KB. Many thanks.

08-14-10, 09:12 AM	#20
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	It's based on how large the actual file is, not how large you make the box in the signature window. You'll need to resize the via a graphic editor program, then upload it to your server.

08-14-10, 09:26 AM	#22
Fincuan Admiral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suomi, sauna, puukko, perkele Posts: 2,346 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	It'd be very polite towards other users if you removed the images from the sig altogether before they're sensibly sized. That sig is so outrageously big it hampers forum usage when it pops on the screen.