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[Joe Blow]

Hi Joe,

Favourite educational threads.

Good idea?

Sure, I am more than happy to collate them in whatever way I can to make them easier to refer to.

I moved the thread you just started from Trading Strategies/Systems to Trading/Investing Resources.

 

[VSntchr]

Also, please let me know if you notice any issues with permissions (i.e. being unable to do something that you previously could).
Thanks!

I can't access the home page! Seems to be a permissions issue...

EDIT: Its fixed....

 

[Joe Blow]

I can't access the home page! Seems to be a permissions issue...

Fixed. Thanks for letting me know. I knew there would probably be some issues with permissions.

Let me know if you notice anything else.

 

[skc]

After some consideration, I have gone ahead and doubled the size of PM storage space for those with 1000 posts or more. Could someone who qualifies for this please let me know if they are now seeing PM storage space of 100 messages?

Thanks Joe for the upsizing.

But it seems that my inbox has not been updated yet.

 

[pixel]

Promotions get updated once an hour and it just updated at 25 minutes past the hour.

Please check again. You should find that it is 100 messages now.

My limit has also been updated to 100.
Thanks Joe

 

[Joe Blow]

Thanks Joe for the upsizing.

But it seems that my inbox has not been updated yet.

Yours should have updated about 15 minutes ago. The user group promotion script is set to run at 25 minutes after the hour and everyone who logs into ASF and has more than 1000 posts will be automatically promoted at the next update.

My limit has also been updated to 100.
Thanks Joe

You're very welcome.

 

[skc]

Yours should have updated about 15 minutes ago. The user group promotion script is set to run at 25 minutes after the hour and everyone who logs into ASF and has more than 1000 posts will be automatically promoted at the next update.

Got it. Thank you.

 

[Trembling Hand]

Our little profile pics seems to have gone from our post and I cannot post any pictures. Is this a little bug with the change?

 

[Joe Blow]

Our little profile pics seems to have gone from our post and I cannot post any pictures. Is this a little bug with the change?

I created a new user group today for those with more than 1000 posts and I think I may have thrown the proverbial spanner in the works.

I think avatars are back. If there is anything else that is messed up please let me know and I'll fix it.

 

[Modest]

There are some amazing posts on this forum.

I am proposing a Like System or Helpful Post plugin for the forum. Something like what is available on Zenforo forum where users can like, rate helpful or thank posters.

Whaddya say boss?

 

[Joe Blow]

There are some amazing posts on this forum.

I am proposing a Like System or Helpful Post plugin for the forum. Something like what is available on Zenforo forum where users can like, rate helpful or thank posters.

Whaddya say boss?

Modest, thank you for the suggestion.

I agree with you that this would be a useful feature. In fact, I have already made the decision to migrate ASF to Xenforo, hopefully within the next few months. As that feature is a core part of the Xenforo software, it will be introduced when ASF makes the move.

 

[tech/a]

I created a new user group today for those with more than 1000 posts and I think I may have thrown the proverbial spanner in the works.

I think avatars are back. If there is anything else that is messed up please let me know and I'll fix it.

Where?

 

[Joe Blow]

Where?

Tech, I'm not sure I understand the question.

 

[Bill M]

Tech, I'm not sure I understand the question.

I was thinking the same thing as tech, where is the new user group with 1,000 posts or more? I looked everywhere but can't find it.

By the way I like the idea of the "like" button, it shows acknowledgement of a good post and saves having to reply with something like "+1". Great move.

 

[Joe Blow]

I was thinking the same thing as tech, where is the new user group with 1,000 posts or more? I looked everywhere but can't find it.

Ah, OK. Now I understand.

This is an admin group only. In order to give those with more than 1000 posts larger PM storage space, I had to create a new user group and modify the permission settings for those ASF members. This change is invisible from the website front end. However, when I make changes like this I usually mess things up as there are a lot of settings that get changed and a number of places in the back end where they need to be changed. I'm not a technical person and usually make mistakes when doing things like this.

I hope that clarifies things.

 

[craft]

I see ASF has a groups feature that I have never used.

I was wondering if that operates in a way that group members can decide who joins - ie those that contribute can join and access content but otherwise its out of sight to the general public.

Actually not sure how this sort of thing benefits ASF but it a function that would interest me if it existed. Might foster some interesting microcosm's and boost participation that would spill to the public board.

Would anybody be interested in a more indepth business analysis group then generally exists in public forum discussions.

 

[Joe Blow]

I see ASF has a groups feature that I have never used.

I was wondering if that operates in a way that group members can decide who joins - ie those that contribute can join and access content but otherwise its out of sight to the general public.

Actually not sure how this sort of thing benefits ASF but it a function that would interest me if it existed. Might foster some interesting microcosm's and boost participation that would spill to the public board.

Would anybody be interested in a more indepth business analysis group then generally exists in public forum discussions.

Yes, social groups can be public or private. I think "Invite Only" would be the option to select in this instance. The FAQ on this feature describes it in much more detail:

What is a Group?

A Group is a group of people usually with a particular interest or something else in common. It provides a way of communicating between members as well as sharing photos or other images.

You can get to the list through 'Group Memberships' section on your public profile (?).

The Groups list page displays all groups that have been created. You can list the groups by the number of members, messages or photos, the group name, when the group was created or by the date of the most recent message posted. You can use the controls provided to search for a group.

How do I join a group?

To join a group, click the group title then click 'Join Group'. When you have joined a group, its name will be shown in your public profile. You must be a logged-in, registered member to join groups.

Can I create my own Group?

As a registered member, you can create your own Group (providing the administrator allows this). Go to the groups page and click 'Create A New Group'. Complete the title and description for your group then select the type. There are three types of groups:

• Public - open to everyone. There is no restriction on who can join or who can post messages to it
• Invite Only - require an invitation to be sent to join them. Invitations can only be sent by the group creator or forum moderators and administrators. Invitations are sent by clicking 'Pending & Invited Members' at the bottom of the page for that individual group
• Moderated - open to everyone to join but messages need to be moderated before they will appear. They are moderated by the group creator and the site moderators and administrators

If you are interested in creating a group, please feel free to do so and explore the available options.

 

[Ves]

Would anybody be interested in a more indepth business analysis group then generally exists in public forum discussions.

Sounds worthwhile, if it is indeed possible. By making it private I assume you would be intending to keep some of the content confidential between group members?

 

[skc]

Actually not sure how this sort of thing benefits ASF but it a function that would interest me if it existed. Might foster some interesting microcosm's and boost participation that would spill to the public board.

It would benefit ASF by developing the knowledge of members, who can then make more valuable contributions outside the private group setting. It will develop closer bonds between like-minded members, who are also more likely to interact outside of the group.

Also, members outside the private group have some incentives to post high quality contents so they'd receive an invitation to join Craft's awesome private group. It'd be a badge of honour that every member will be fighting for. Indeed, I can already see a special avatar that is issued only by Craft to a small selection of members whom shall be known as the Fellowship of the Craft.

 

[Gringotts Bank]

It would benefit ASF by developing the knowledge of members, who can then make more valuable contributions outside the private group setting. It will develop closer bonds between like-minded members, who are also more likely to interact outside of the group.

Also, members outside the private group have some incentives to post high quality contents so they'd receive an invitation to join Craft's awesome private group. It'd be a badge of honour that every member will be fighting for. Indeed, I can already see a special avatar that is issued only by Craft to a small selection of members whom shall be known as the Fellowship of the Craft.

Oh dear...

Trickle down effect huh?

"Look, I need to be exclusive and elitist so I can help you! And I need you to see that we are excluding you by having a special scout's badge. Please, it's for the good of everyone". lol