Die Hard Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 Ok... here's the dilly. ********* RE: the drop in post #'s. - UBB essentially keeps an ongoing tally of every post you've ever written. VBulletin only keeps a tally of all the posts that currently exist. EXAMPLES: (1) On UBB... if you posted posted 10 messages... and an admin/moderator deleted all 10 messages... you're post total didn't go down. On VBulletin it will. (2) Pruning/deleting bulk posts to cut down on harddrive space. This is a common practice for message boards. However, we've only intentionally done it once since we've started and it was a very long time ago. But while it didn't affect your post totals on UBB... because they're not here in the 62,000 posts in FedEx Field... you're not going to get credit for them. We promise not to prune messages. With the new dedicated server harddrive space is no longer an issue (3) Over a year and a half ago - when I threatened to close the site and before Blade took over - we moved to a new webhost and in the process... we lost over 20,000 posts. Again, while it didn't affect your totals on the UBB... the VBulletin runs a tally of all the threads here... and doesn't recognize those posts... so you're not going to get credit for them. (4) The import from UBB to VB didn't go as smoothly as we had hoped. There's a few thousand posts that didn't make it over... but it looks like all the ones in FedEx Field did... and that's what's important. For Park City, Mardi, Inmate and Art who posted frequently on The Tailgate forum... they took it the hardest... losing about a few hundred posts each. SUMMATION: With all that being said.. VB DOES have the ability to edit user's post totals. And we still have the UBB for reference. So we will begin editing every user's accounts manually. We realize how important those totals are for you. Just realize it's a labor intensive project and it's going to take some time. Be patient. ********* RE: drops in ranks... - Alright... people wanted ranks... well we created more ranks. Even some new ranks which Bulldog and NavyDave haven't reached. However, in doing so, it was unavoidable in scewing the numbers for each rank. Sorry. Call it creative block or whatever... but it was too difficult maintaining the current ranking system and coming up with multiple new ranks BEYOND "Heavy Hitter". So we added some new mid-range ranks and it threw the rank totals out of whack. If anything.. again... this is a TEMPORARY change. Once you starting posting again.. you'll achieve those rankings before you know it. Quit yer b!tchin about not getting enough playing time... we're the coaching staff and you are what we say you are FTR... here's the new ranking/icon legend: http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/misc.php?s=&action=showavatars FYI... it is always available by logging in... hitting the "User Cp" link at the top right... clicking the "Edit Options" button... scrolling down to the bottom where it says "Avatars" and clicking the "More info..." link. ********* RE: Rank pics... Alright... we do have the rank pics available... and the reason why they're not showing is easy enough. It's a bug. And we'll fix it shortly. We did say REPEATEDLY we're under construction ... and the best way to fix bugs is go LIVE. Be patient. We're aware of many of the bugs and we're working to fix them. It may take a few days or weeks... but we'll get them corrected at any expense. And just a note about the feature... when the feature is running as we'd like.... when you achieve a certain rank... you'll have the option to change the avatar (ie. rank pic) from a few selections for each rank. Gives a bit of variety. For example: Last season... if you achieved 'rookie' status... you would be able to choose between Rod Gardner, Fred Smoot, Sage Rosenfels, or Darnien McCants Just give us some time. We'll get it right. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CounterTre Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 Good job bud. We all appreciate the upgrade and everything involved, and I'd be shocked if anyone has a beef with some very minor inconveniences. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 Actually, Die Hard, it looks like Art GAINED about 1000 posts. Go figure. I lost about 700 myself, but it didn't affect my ranking. No biggie ... I doubt very seriously I was going to go back and look at those anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardi gras skin Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 So right now we are the pigeons. This is all just awesome. :notworthy : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CounterTre Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 Oh and if anyone didn't notice, it seems the resolution on this site went up. Things seem much clearer and crisper now. That's probably the most noticable aesthetic change I've seen so far. OUSTANDING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris 44 Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 This site just continues to surpass even itself. Graet job guys. I think I lost a couple of thousand posts myself.... No really:halo: Once again great work guys. P.S. the smilies are really great. Whats the chance of creating individual team smilies that can be thrown in when were talking about them. At least the NFC East teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RySkins Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 Thanks for all the work Die Hard and others. Losing a few posts isn't really that big a deal, though I did like having that Chris Samuels picture under my name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 Good eyes C.T. Very crisp indeed. A few hundred posts eh? Man, I got earholed Huh? That's okay, I'm not going on I.R. . Put me in coach! Put me in! :cool: I really don't see myself losing a whole lot of sleep over the number of posts I lost. Not why I'm here. I'm here for that new bar Especially since it appears it's always happy hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCS:BraveCaringSoul Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 I am amazed at the fine work you all have done here and the many sacrifices in time, effort and brain power you've endured to produce, maintain and improve the best Redskin's board on the net. All done without once requesting financial support from the Extremeskins community. It is a labor of love which has benefitted everyone here and it will stand forever as a shining example of how a board should be run even during troubling times. Most refreshing and rare in these days of unbridled worship and allegiance to the dark demigod Mammon. This does not go unnnoticed. Thank you kind sirs! I bow low. :notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romo Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 I think PCS has it right. I might have ****ed about now only being a benchwarmer but im sure i and everyone was just kidding. you guys are doing a great job without asking for anything in return. the new site is awesome. the new smiles are SO cool! there are 1000 other little features that make it work better. im sure all the bugs will be worked out soon enough until then dont stress out too much. we'll be patient, or at least i will and the others who arent need to shove off or ill take care of them :box: I must say i LOVE these smiles :toilet: :stupid: :jerkoff: :moon: :asta: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy-the-Greek Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 Well said BCS, I 2nd that sentiment. Thank you for all the hard work and dedication.:notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 Well, let me say that this is very nice. Great job guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted April 13, 2002 Author Share Posted April 13, 2002 This is just a test to see if I can edit my post totals and if it took without error. If it says 1620 total... we're in business. Looks like we're a go... and I should have everyone's account updated within a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montilar Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 lest ye think we were serious, die hard, It was all in fun. Like Romo sits to pee said. Worry about the important stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 For the record, in the last two board changes I've lost about 800 total posts. I've been over 3000 two different times and I'm back below now again . But, I'm not complaining because I get the guy who yells at you as an icon . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yomar Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 I am a little slow, but do I now have the option of keeping the Waterboy as my icon even as I progress through the different levels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted April 14, 2002 Author Share Posted April 14, 2002 Yomar - As it stands now.... yes do you have the ability to retain a rank picture - backwards compatible - even though you have moved up in rank. However, we do intend on changing that. Though you will have the option of selecting multiple pics per rank. In due time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yomar Posted April 14, 2002 Share Posted April 14, 2002 Thanks DH, although I must admit, I really like the Waterboy pic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted April 14, 2002 Share Posted April 14, 2002 I'm liking having moved up to member #6. Sorry to everyone who's shoulders I trod upon in my rapid ascent. Descent? It's wearing these big ol' shoulder pads again that's taking some getting used to ... :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted April 14, 2002 Share Posted April 14, 2002 Zooks! ... General Marty AND the Legend. An embarrassment of riches. I'd like to thank the Academy, and my agent, and ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Posted April 14, 2002 Share Posted April 14, 2002 Ok.. a clarification on how the rank-images will work: You will NOT have the option to choose a rank pic until you reach a LARGE number of posts... until then, you will go through the rank-pics just like the old boards. the UPGRADE is that you WILL have the chance to pic a rank pic eventually... Also, Om... problem of the two rank-images has been corrected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted April 14, 2002 Share Posted April 14, 2002 fair enough. Do what you must. Being a heavy hitter was nice while it lasted. crap, nevermind. I am back to that logo and my posts. Just my Member number is #56 which is cool since Lavar is #56 also. hmmmmm, fate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbear Posted April 14, 2002 Share Posted April 14, 2002 Wow, this is awesome. It's alos much faster from my home computer. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Dollar Posted April 14, 2002 Share Posted April 14, 2002 Oh Great! It took me almost two years to become a starter and now look at me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins24 Posted April 14, 2002 Share Posted April 14, 2002 lol One. 48 hours ago, I too was a starter, now I may not even make the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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