I'll bring this up again--upgrading the site - cougarguard.com — unofficial BYU Cougars / LDS sports, football, basketball forum and message board

MikeWaters · 03-22-2006, 01:36 AM

We could significantly upgrade the features on this site by using some commerical forum software.

1. additonal sorting options on posts (i.e. sort by number of replies)
2. thread preview (when your mouse goes over a post)
3. post rating
4. user reputation
5. buddy list
6. calendar
7. skype integration

and many more. the question is it worth the cost. yet.

eventually we will move, it's just a matter of time and logistics.

il Padrino Ute · 03-22-2006, 01:43 AM

My thought is that it's your site, Mike, so it's basically your call as to when.

Do you have a PayPal account? If so, I'll kick in some $ when you're ready to do it.

MikeWaters · 03-22-2006, 01:46 AM

I guess what I should add is that if everyone is satisfied with the current feature set, then there's no rush.

Also, while it would not break the bank for me to purchase the software, I do like the idea of the site breaking even (i.e. the site paying for itself).

I'm not out to make money. But I'm not out to lose money either.

Jeff Lebowski · 03-22-2006, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

My thought is that it's your site, Mike, so it's basically your call as to when.

Do you have a PayPal account? If so, I'll kick in some $ when you're ready to do it.

Me, too. Just say when.

SeattleUte · 03-22-2006, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I guess what I should add is that if everyone is satisfied with the current feature set, then there's no rush.

Also, while it would not break the bank for me to purchase the software, I do like the idea of the site breaking even (i.e. the site paying for itself).

I'm not out to make money. But I'm not out to lose money either.

Majority rules. I'll contribute whenever.

Archaea · 03-22-2006, 04:04 AM

as will I.

creekster · 03-22-2006, 05:35 AM

All right, if all you guys are going to guilt me into it, I iwll contribute when you are ready.

Maybe we could get a psell checker?

SteelBlue · 03-22-2006, 05:54 AM

I am happy to pitch in as well. Don't really care if it is sooner or later. I'm happy with the way things are but progress is always good.

The_Tick · 03-22-2006, 06:54 AM

Since Dan has offered to help with a name change paper work thingy....

I got him covered too....

MikeWaters · 03-22-2006, 01:33 PM

ok guys, thanks for the support. as I have said before, I consider myself less the owner, and more the volunteer caretaker.

I will look into doing the conversion. It should be fairly painless. but those are also famous last words....

03-22-2006, 01:36 AM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I'll bring this up again--upgrading the site We could significantly upgrade the features on this site by using some commerical forum software. 1. additonal sorting options on posts (i.e. sort by number of replies) 2. thread preview (when your mouse goes over a post) 3. post rating 4. user reputation 5. buddy list 6. calendar 7. skype integration and many more. the question is it worth the cost. yet. eventually we will move, it's just a matter of time and logistics.

03-22-2006, 01:43 AM	#2
il Padrino Ute Board Pinhead Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement of my house, Murray, Utah. Posts: 15,941	My thought is that it's your site, Mike, so it's basically your call as to when. Do you have a PayPal account? If so, I'll kick in some $ when you're ready to do it. __________________ "The beauty of baseball is not having to explain it." - Chuck Shriver "This is now the joke that stupid people laugh at." - Christopher Hitchens on IQ jokes about GWB.

03-22-2006, 04:04 AM	#6
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	as will I. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

03-22-2006, 05:35 AM	#7
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	All right, if all you guys are going to guilt me into it, I iwll contribute when you are ready. Maybe we could get a psell checker? __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

03-22-2006, 06:54 AM	#9
The_Tick Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 626	Since Dan has offered to help with a name change paper work thingy.... I got him covered too.... __________________ Spooooooon

03-22-2006, 01:46 AM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I guess what I should add is that if everyone is satisfied with the current feature set, then there's no rush. Also, while it would not break the bank for me to purchase the software, I do like the idea of the site breaking even (i.e. the site paying for itself). I'm not out to make money. But I'm not out to lose money either.

03-22-2006, 05:54 AM	#8
SteelBlue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 5,821	I am happy to pitch in as well. Don't really care if it is sooner or later. I'm happy with the way things are but progress is always good.

03-22-2006, 01:33 PM	#10
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	ok guys, thanks for the support. as I have said before, I consider myself less the owner, and more the volunteer caretaker. I will look into doing the conversion. It should be fairly painless. but those are also famous last words....