New profile cp (was registration freeze)

Jumbled Thoughts · Post by **MarioKnight** » Mon May 03, 2004 10:58 pm

While this affects no one who is currently registered and posting here, I must announce this here for anyone planning to to see and so everyone here knows what's going on. Basically to put this in the nicest way possible, I have reason to believe that there have been some people recentally who have been lying about their age, my reasons being if a new member makes a post that seems "kid like" and then are confronted by the asking of their age, they immediately seem to "disappear." Add this to a couple other things, and I feel it's time to add some fairly complex code to the forums regarding user's birthdates and probably a calandar thingy too, with hopes that this issue can end. However, I'm too busy with school work these last couple weeks of the semester to add in all the code and deal with this. Therefore, after discussing this with the rest of the staff, we have decided to prevent new accounts being created. I feel this will deter these kind of people away in this period of time. Also, it doesn't mean that no new accounts will be made at all, if anyone wants to join here that wants to actually want to be here for the enviroment and conversations and such, then feel free to contact me and I'll be happy to get you setup. Any other accounts created without the ok from an admin will be deleted on sight. I apologize for any inconvenience during this time.

Jumbled Thoughts · Post by **MarioKnight** » Mon May 17, 2004 12:35 pm

New code has been added for a kick-ass new profile control center. Since birthdate entry is a part of this code, new account creations are now allowed once again, provided that the new user input their birthdate asap after activiting their account. And all current users, please do so after you see this. I'm sure everyone here will enjoy the new profile control panel. ^_^

Post by **Tiff** » Mon May 17, 2004 12:44 pm

Wow..that's pretty freakin awesome.

Ni-ban Neko · Post by **Ni-ban Neko** » Mon May 17, 2004 1:04 pm

Dan, I love the new profile options. These are awesome.

Sailorasteroid · Post by **Sailorasteroid** » Mon May 17, 2004 1:05 pm

That's a major improvement on the control panel, so I might start using it!

One thing, though: on the bottom front page where the online users are displayed, the new color code for "Board Founder" was added, but now the colors for the Admins and Mods look the same as the color for user. (Maybe it's some subtle difference I'm not seeing) I mean, it's no big thing, I know who all the people are, it's just weird.

Post by **Tiff** » Mon May 17, 2004 1:06 pm

Sailorasteroid wrote:
One thing, though: on the bottom front page where the online users are displayed, the new color code for "Board Founder" was added, but now the colors for the Admins and Mods look the same as the color for user. (Maybe it's some subtle difference I'm not seeing) I mean, it's no big thing, I know who all the people are, it's just weird.

*Sob* we're not important enough to be colored!

XD actually, he's still workin the colors..cuz I got onto him, too ^^; "YOU'RE PINK! WHY CAN'T I BE PINK!?"

peachvampiress · Post by **peachvampiress** » Mon May 17, 2004 5:16 pm

o__0 please excuse my ignorance, but I have no idea what you're talking about. I know that it relates to how our profiles look now, but I just don't understand any of it, speciafically what any of this stuff means and/or does. What do the lights by our names mean, and what does the friend/ignore list mean and do in the profile thing. Sorry for being stupid, but it takes me a few times to get things (but that's what makes me so damn cute ~_^...right?)

Post by **Tiff** » Mon May 17, 2004 5:19 pm

peachvampiress wrote:o__0 please excuse my ignorance, but I have no idea what you're talking about. I know that it relates to how our profiles look now, but I just don't understand any of it, speciafically what any of this stuff means and/or does. What do the lights by our names mean, and what does the friend/ignore list mean and do in the profile thing. Sorry for being stupid, but it takes me a few times to get things (but that's what makes me so damn cute ~_^...right?)

If the light next to the name is green, that means you're/they're online. If it's grey, they're not. I think the friends list is just a novelty thing, and I believe the ignore list is to block posts and PMs by certain people.

peachvampiress · Post by **peachvampiress** » Mon May 17, 2004 5:27 pm

Tiff

I think the friends list is just a novelty thing, and I believe the ignore list is to block posts and PMs by certain people.

Does it block posts, like the one I'm typing right now on the board, or posts in PMs?

If the light next to the name is green, that means you're/they're online. If it's grey, they're not.

BUT OF COURSE!! ^_____^ Thank you Tiffu, you've shown me the light (quite literally).

Thanks, it makes a little more sense now. All I need now is people to add to the friends thingy so I can try it out. Who wants to be my special friend?! :everyone runs away: T_T

Post by **Tiff** » Mon May 17, 2004 5:30 pm

peachvampiress wrote:Tiff
I think the friends list is just a novelty thing, and I believe the ignore list is to block posts and PMs by certain people.
Does it block posts, like the one I'm typing right now on the board, or posts in PMs?

Hrm..I believe both, but don't take my word for it. Better wait for Dan to answer that.

RoastedTwinkies · Post by **RoastedTwinkies** » Mon May 17, 2004 8:53 pm

that's great to see more improvements here! Hopefully this will detur kids under the age of 13 from using these boards.

Sailorasteroid · Post by **Sailorasteroid** » Mon May 17, 2004 9:13 pm

Something else that occurs to me: since we're going to have everyone's birthday in their profile, what does everyone think about putting together a list and sending out Happy Birthday posts or PMs? I'd be quite willing to go through all the profiles and prepare a calendar.

RoastedTwinkies · Post by **RoastedTwinkies** » Mon May 17, 2004 9:16 pm

Sailorasteroid wrote:Something else that occurs to me: since we're going to have everyone's birthday in their profile, what does everyone think about putting together a list and sending out Happy Birthday posts or PMs? I'd be quite willing to go through all the profiles and prepare a calendar.

that sounds like a great idea, but you sure have created a lot of work for yourself! I hope it's not too much for you!

NameGoesHere · Post by **NameGoesHere** » Mon May 17, 2004 9:50 pm

Whoa… it looks so different, but I like it! Change is good… unless it's bad, which this isn't… and now I'm babbling. >_>;

DreamEmpress · Post by **DreamEmpress** » Mon May 17, 2004 10:31 pm

I just got a good look at the new changes. It's kind of nice to be able to look at a glance and see ages and gender. I don't know why, but it makes me feel better to see a few people near my age. Also the green light near my name when I'm online is so cute. I'm just a sucker for things like that.

Jumbled Thoughts · Post by **MarioKnight** » Mon May 17, 2004 11:08 pm

Sailorasteroid wrote:Something else that occurs to me: since we're going to have everyone's birthday in their profile, what does everyone think about putting together a list and sending out Happy Birthday posts or PMs? I'd be quite willing to go through all the profiles and prepare a calendar.

Actually, in all the code I wanted to do today, a calendar was on my list to add. However, all the code for the profile control panel and related code took longer than I thought, so I decided to wait until later. Chances are by the end of the week I'll have it up.

Sailorasteroid · Post by **Sailorasteroid** » Tue May 18, 2004 6:59 am

It's up already, wow! Ask, and I shall recieve! Thanks, Marioknight!

*bows deep before Dan and adds him to friend list in gratitude*

Lucied · Post by **Lucied** » Tue May 18, 2004 1:47 pm

Very cool! Great work, Marioknight.

Lady of the Light · Post by **Lady of the Light** » Tue May 18, 2004 7:08 pm

Sweet....This is awesome. Dan, you're a genius.

Sailor X · Post by **Sailor X** » Tue May 18, 2004 10:36 pm

WONDERFUL!

*looks at his mini-profile* Wow... my gender is unknown. *checks pants* Well, it looks like I'm a male... but... EEEEEEEE!