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Post by Trptmaster on Oct 17, 2003 21:32:40 GMT -5
Dear Friends, In the next couple of weeks this site will be undergoing some drastic changes. The "joke" of an opening page will be transformed into something great (I hope)  . I am new to web page design. I have a friend who has agreed to help am I am very excited about developing something great here. I need your help and suggestions. What would you like in a home page? What do you like about some of the other trumpet pages on the net and what do you dislike? Are you good at web page design or graphics. I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to contact me with ideas or suggestions! A CALL FOR A LOGO!!!!! I am looking for a logo for this site. gzent was nice enough to submit a great idea to me. I would like to see what people can come up with. If you are interested please submit your logo to trptmaster@hotmail.com. I would like to have the web address in the logo somewhere www.TrumpetMaster.com The Home of the Master Let me know what you think and thanks again to Greg for being the first one to submiut a great idea. I really appreciate the help! TM |
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Post by jamesfrmphilly on Oct 18, 2003 16:10:41 GMT -5
maybe on the forums for the different horn vendors you could have the link to their site on the top heading area?
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Post by Trptmaster on Oct 19, 2003 10:01:01 GMT -5
That sounds like a great idea. Once I get the new and improved site up and running I will work on that
TM
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Post by trickg on Oct 21, 2003 14:34:22 GMT -5
I don't want to alway be comparing this forum to that of the Trumpet Herald, but the one aspect that I have always liked about the Trumpet Herald is the active topics list. Almost all of the posting that I have done over there originated from the active topics list. If there is a way that it automatically shows the most active 10 threads or so, that would be really cool.
Other than that, things are looking pretty good in my opinion. There is a wealth of dedicated forums with sensible moderators, and there is quite a bit more functionality here than on many other message boards that I visit.
For me, the best thing is the active topics list because it's the easiest way to tell at a glance just what is being talked about and how much it is being talked about.
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Post by Tootsall on Oct 21, 2003 14:56:16 GMT -5
Patrick, there are a couple of things you could look at. At the bottom of the main page there is a "link" that will bring up the last 10 posts made. You can also scan down the right hand side of the main page where it will show you which topics have had entries Today.
Other than that I know what you mean about the possiblity of using a "flag" or something for any topics which have had posts that you haven't read yet. But "hey", this forum has features that some "other" forums don't have....like a real time chat feature (how come so few of you folks ever check that out? Thevor and I had a real good "chinwag" last night in there. Just open a second browser window and wander on in; pull up a chair, open a beer and hang out until someone comes along!) and individual topics where manufacturers can announce, respond, make outrageous statements, or whatever else they want!
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Post by Thevor on Oct 21, 2003 15:31:46 GMT -5
Tootsall is right, it was a good time in the chat room. it made it even more enjoyable having a second browser open to the "brand X" site. Watching real time fodder made the whole chat thing exceptionally entertaining.
NE was, as usual on his "A game" with his post.
Romey was classic. He was like the kid in the neighborhood that went up to the bees hive and wiggle the stick in it and ran. Once the hive calmed down, Romey would pelt it with a few rocks too.
Don't get me wrong. I'd hate to see the melt down of "brand X" trumpet forum. Unfortunately, now that the trolls are gone, it seems like the SM's are a bigger problem. "Brand X" might see the plug pulled if the ship doesn't right itself soon. In the mean time, lurking has a high degree of entertainment value.
My suggestion to them, take a deep breath.............. and chill.
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Post by Trptmaster on Oct 21, 2003 16:26:47 GMT -5
Hello Friends, Thanks for the suggestions. The new homepage will include an active forum display so you can tell at a quick glance what has been going on. The rest is a secret.
Buckle Up Amigos
The new site should be very exciting but it is going to take a bit more time before it is ready. Rome wasn't built in a day ;D
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Post by Liad Bar-EL on Nov 9, 2003 0:48:22 GMT -5
The new site's page does not fit my screen.
Liad Bar-EL
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Post by Trptmaster on Nov 9, 2003 1:10:06 GMT -5
The new site is not ready
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Post by Liad Bar-EL on Nov 9, 2003 1:49:28 GMT -5
As long as you know this. I was just "checking in".
Liad Bar-EL
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. I am new to web page design. I have a friend who has agreed to help am I am very excited about developing something great here.
