What is missing on xjtalk?

[Mudderoy]

Anything you'd like to see added, removed? Post anything you like, however I will warn you that great ideas that require extensive programming might happen but it is unlikely giving the learning curve and time investment involved.

Still love to hear the idea, you never know.

[cantab27]

ya need ya live shows back...even once a month at a good time for most peoples....good info and the humer was great...like they all have said before ,you have a great face for radio ...............sorry had too

[Mudderoy]

ya need ya live shows back...even once a month at a good time for most peoples....good info and the humer was great...like they all have said before ,you have a great face for radio ...............sorry had too

lol yeah I've been trying to figure a way to do it. Need to get it going again.

[msmoorenburg]

:sign0181: Vendor rating :) sorry guys I had too

[Mudderoy]

:sign0181: Vendor rating :) sorry guys I had too

Nope thats a good one but that goes under the heading of custom programming (as far as I know).

With a little help from Matt we found it and installed it. You'll now see a trader (not vendor) rating system. Feedback score just below the name of the person's post. You'll only see this in the Commerce forums. This may change as we use and learn.

You can check your feedback score, etc... by clicking on your name in the upper right hand corner of the page (or your name in one of your posts) and then clicking on the Feedback tab

[89Laredo]

Automatic Image resizing.
I was going to bring my writeups over here and realized the images were HUGE in the preview.
1024x768 or something would be good.

I have an example of two different kinds of images in BB code in the test area, look at how big t hey are.

[JENSSEN]

ya need ya live shows back...even once a month at a good time for most peoples....


:pray: bring the webcasts back! :pray:

[4.3LXJ]

Tony, I was having a thought about thanking posters. It is easy and fast to click on the thanks button. But the poster may not know you have thanked him. Is there a way to notify the poster by email that he has been thanked?

[Mudderoy]

Tony, I was having a thought about thanking posters. It is easy and fast to click on the thanks button. But the poster may not know you have thanked him. Is there a way to notify the poster by email that he has been thanked?

I just double checked Steve. The add on makes no provisions for that, however the number of thanks do show up on the right hand side each time you make a post. The information is there you just have to look for it.

[89Laredo]

Hm... How about not removing a users threads, or at least an explanation of why? That would be lovely.
Not a very good first impression guys.

[Mudderoy]

Hm... How about not removing a users threads, or at least an explanation of why? That would be lovely.
Not a very good first impression guys.

That was my fault. I moved it so I could clean it up. I got busy and forgot to send you a message about it.

I have cleaned up the thread and now sent you a PM.

[prerunner1982]

Hm... How about not removing a users threads, or at least an explanation of why? That would be lovely.
Not a very good first impression guys.

And all he was trying to do was help you out.

Mudderoy is a pretty easy going guy. He and the Mods here are stand up guys and try to help the members as much as they can so jumping in with an attitude really isn't necessary here....like it is on say CF or Pirate.

Did you PM a mod to see what the issue was? Typically that would have been a good place to start.

[EekGirl96]

I may be missing it, but if not add AZ to the "region" area :)

[prerunner1982]

I may be missing it, but if not add AZ to the "region" area :)

Except for California most every state in the western US is missing from the region area.

[Mudderoy]

I may be missing it, but if not add AZ to the "region" area :)

Originally I had all the states set up. No one ever used them and there were SOOOO many it made the forum page very long. It was a lot of work to set up and eventually I just deleted it all. So then I went to regions. I figured I'd add them as requested as long as there were several people that planed on using it.

All I ask is that 3 or 4 people from that state get together and request it.

[EekGirl96]

Makes sense, I liked it...met alot of chill people and rigs thru the CF AZ page

[Mudderoy]

Makes sense, I liked it...met alot of chill people and rigs thru the CF AZ page

Get them over here! Hell we can even make an area and password protect it for the Arizonians! :rolleye0012:

[prerunner1982]

Amber.. I feel ya. There is a region that includes Oklahoma, but I think I am the only Oklahoma member here.

[EekGirl96]

Lol ill link this site to my cf one
Im pretty sure im the only person from AZ on this site

[Mudderoy]

Lol ill link this site to my cf one
Im pretty sure im the only person from AZ on this site

No there are more, I believe you're the most active currently though.

[EekGirl96]

Lol in other words, I have no life since im almost always on...

[prerunner1982]

Lol in other words, I have no life since im almost always on...

And there is nothing wrong with that... we are glad to have you. You are in good company.

[EekGirl96]

Aw thanks :)

[89Laredo]

...like it is on say CF or Pirate....

Did you PM a mod to see what the issue was? Typically that would have been a good place to start.
lol. Just came off a month ban on CF and dont post on Pirate. GL4x4 is the best general forum and is barely moderated.

Yes, since one of the mods is who told me this place is "the best"...
I Pmed him and he didnt know WTF was going on either and brought my thread back about an hour later.

[Brasscatz]

lol. Just came off a month ban on CF and dont post on Pirate. GL4x4 is the best general forum and is barely moderated.

Yes, since one of the mods is who told me this place is "the best"...
I Pmed him and he didnt know WTF was going on either and brought my thread back about an hour later.

No worries buddy. We're all friends here :patriot:

[KH96XJ]

Something I saw on another site that might be helpful was a section of information/safety videos. An example http://youtu.be/0xsV2FJin_A.

[cherok]

The featured video and photo on the front page could change more often.

Hope to be published there myself once.:camera:


So what is missing: speed!

[Mudderoy]

The featured video and photo on the front page could change more often.

Hope to be published there myself once.:camera:


So what is missing: speed!

I agree! I keep watching for good videos to be posted here.

[EekGirl96]

The featured video and photo on the front page could change more often.

Hope to be published there myself once.:camera:


So what is missing: speed!

I second this,...I hope to be a "featured XJ" :)

You could do a "COTM" thread(cherokee of the month)

[Mudderoy]

I second this,...I hope to be a "featured XJ" :)

You could do a "COTM" thread(cherokee of the month)

Thanks, COTM was suggested couple of years ago. It was voted down by the majority (mods/admins) since every other Jeep site does it.

[EekGirl96]

Thanks, COTM was suggested couple of years ago. It was voted down by the majority (mods/admins) since every other Jeep site does it.

Well the "featured xj" is on the same lines as that isnt it?

[4.3LXJ]

I think that you need a larger membership than we have. On another forum, it is the same guys trading COTM back and forth each month. I think the featured XJ is a better plan for us.

[EekGirl96]

well how does the featured xj work?

[Mudderoy]

well how does the featured xj work?

If I see something I like I put it up. The mods can tell me the one(s) they like and I'll put it up. Just a random thing. Really meant to help incite people to come on in and look around.

[XJ4IV]

well on another forum there was a vote on best PIC of YOUR jeep! and the pic would include something more than just a poser pic... like and INCREDIBLE back ground or a very interesting predicament or a real head scratcher position...
all pics would have to be submitted by a certain date and then there would be a week to have everyone vote on which ever they liked (private vote of course) then whoever wins has that same pic on the front page of XJTalk.com and a story explaining the picture for the month until another comes along and wins... winning picture is no longer allowed to be submitted another time!

[4.3LXJ]

That might be a good thing. You could compete despite a low budget.

[Niac]

How about making he "Notices" at the top of each page smaller. Or move it down to the bottom. Or move other stuff down or smaller. On each page I have to scroll down to read the first post. It's not a problem with the desktop but with the netbook I usually use or my Kindle it's a pain scrolling down to read the first post.

[cherok]

For my profession I'm a SHEQ-officer. Quality is one of the things I look at.

Quality is according ISO-9001 all about customer satisfaction.

Mudderoy, just a guy,

You are doing a great job on customer satisfaction.
:thumbsup:

:innocent0002::love0007::sign0142::thanx::yourock: :goodjob:

[Jeephead98]

How come there isn't a Mountain States xjTalk region?? ie: Colorado,Utah,Wyoming area.

[prerunner1982]

How come there isn't a Mountain States xjTalk region?? ie: Colorado,Utah,Wyoming area.

There just may not be enough member here to warrant it. If there are enough members and everyone speaks up I am sure Tony (Mudderoy) would have no problem adding it.

[4.3LXJ]

You need a minimum of three in that area to request it.

[BlueXJ]

If you have enough positive things then here is a negative item. I hate the chat area and if I could permanently minimize it I would. If you want to chat go to FB or some such site. This is a Jeep site not a social media site. Probably gonna be in trouble for that comment.

[Brasscatz]

If you have enough positive things then here is a negative item. I hate the chat area and if I could permanently minimize it I would. If you want to chat go to FB or some such site. This is a Jeep site not a social media site. Probably gonna be in trouble for that comment.

http://youtu.be/-Zbt_R_d_V4

[Mudderoy]

If you have enough positive things then here is a negative item. I hate the chat area and if I could permanently minimize it I would. If you want to chat go to FB or some such site. This is a Jeep site not a social media site. Probably gonna be in trouble for that comment.

BlueXJ; Try UserCP > Edit Options and scroll all the way to the bottom.

http://www.xjtalk.com/images/special/chatboxoff.png

[Carves]

If you have enough positive things then here is a negative item. I hate the chat area and if I could permanently minimize it I would. If you want to chat go to FB or some such site. This is a Jeep site not a social media site. Probably gonna be in trouble for that comment.


No reason for you to get in trouble ....


Im sure we all recoil in horror ..... at what cantab posts in the chatbox sometimes .... :smiley-laughing021:


My thoughts are ..... Having the chatbox saves on having more damned annoying windows open for other applications tho ;)

[bigjim350]

If you have enough positive things then here is a negative item. I hate the chat area and if I could permanently minimize it I would. If you want to chat go to FB or some such site. This is a Jeep site not a social media site. Probably gonna be in trouble for that comment.

Yeah it is quite annoying, takes up almost 1" of my screen.....

[BlueXJ]

Thanks guys, I thought I had explored this whole site but I had never seen that setting. I am a whole lot happier now.

[Mudderoy]

Thanks guys, I thought I had explored this whole site but I had never seen that setting. I am a whole lot happier now.

Great! Let that be a lesson to you and everyone else. Ask if you have a problem, we may have a solution! :love0007:

[dagod16]

Does anyone know how I listen to XJ Talk live? What station, what time? How do I call in?

Rob

[Mudderoy]

Does anyone know how I listen to XJ Talk live? What station, what time? How do I call in?

Rob

Its a podcast. What that means is it isn't live. Its recorded and you get to listen when it is convenient for you.

You can subscribe to the show via iTunes!

You can call in to our voicemail and leave a message.

You've probably already heard all of this on the podcast, but just in case...

[prerunner1982]

Does anyone know how I listen to XJ Talk live? What station, what time? How do I call in?

Rob

Robert, when it first started it was live with a live chat to go with it. It was fun, but I believe it was difficult to do it at a time that worked well for the most people. With the relative small membership compared to other Cherokee forums, the most active members were not always available at the same time to take part. Now it doesn't matter when Tony (Mudderoy) produces the show, it is all when convenient for him.

I would still like to see a live show on occasion.

[Mudderoy]

Robert, when it first started it was live with a live chat to go with it. It was fun, but I believe it was difficult to do it at a time that worked well for the most people. With the relative small membership compared to other Cherokee forums, the most active members were not always available at the same time to take part. Now it doesn't matter when Tony (Mudderoy) produces the show, it is all when convenient for him.

I would still like to see a live show on occasion.

If the numbers increase enough we'll do a live show again.

[bigjim350]

I really do miss the live shows, was a damn good time

[dagod16]

So I can call this number 530 675 4102 and we can have a nice little recorded conversion about my jeep and what I have done?
And then listen to it later on, cool beans!!!
Rob

[cantab27]

I really do miss the live shows, was a damn good time

you know this pains me jim...but i have to agree with you...was fun times...

[Mudderoy]

So I can call this number 530 675 4102 and we can have a nice little recorded conversion about my jeep and what I have done?
And then listen to it later on, cool beans!!!
Rob

Yep, of course you can always be on the show via an interview.

[Mudderoy]

you know this pains me jim...but i have to agree with you...was fun times...

Everyone knows both the live show and podcast stopped due to lack of participation, right?

Podcast is back on but there's no sense in having a live show (it's a lot of effort) if no one shows up. I think that as the audience builds, IF the audience builds, we can do a live show, maybe monthly. Someone suggested that and I thought it was a good idea.

[bigjim350]

Everyone knows both the live show and podcast stopped due to lack of participation, right?

Podcast is back on but there's no sense in having a live show (it's a lot of effort) if no one shows up. I think that as the audience builds, IF the audience builds, we can do a live show, maybe monthly. Someone suggested that and I thought it was a good idea.

Hey I was there pretty much every show. So were a few other folks including rene. Think he left cause you quit the live shows.....:p

[Mudderoy]

Hey I was there pretty much every show. So were a few other folks including rene. Think he left cause you quit the live shows.....:p

Well Jim it was like the Houston meet and greet. I could always bet on your being there, but when only two people show up to a live show.... :D

[NW99XJ]

I'm an active "podcaster" (listener)... since I'm at work in front of a computer 10hrs a day, I dont have much else to do to occupy my mind. I stumbled across XJtalk thru a random google search one day a year or so ago, (i think I actually searched for "XJ podcast")...and was delighted to come across XJtalk.com. I'm an active member on other forums, and it took me a little while to get my butt in gear to be more active here as well. I've listened to pretty much every podcast in the archive, (it was interesting to see/hear the progression & development of this by the way,) and was sad to see you drop off for a little while. But I'm glad your back, and I'll be spreading the word in the other forums to hopefully drum up some more participation/listener-ship.
Thanks for doing what you do Tony! -Keep up the good work.
(..and I'm going to pick my brains to see if I cant come up with a noteworthy tech tip to skype in with!)

[Mudderoy]

I'm an active "podcaster" (listener)... since I'm at work in front of a computer 10hrs a day, I dont have much else to do to occupy my mind. I stumbled across XJtalk thru a random google search one day a year or so ago, (i think I actually searched for "XJ podcast")...and was delighted to come across XJtalk.com. I'm an active member on other forums, and it took me a little while to get my butt in gear to be more active here as well. I've listened to pretty much every podcast in the archive, (it was interesting to see/hear the progression & development of this by the way,) and was sad to see you drop off for a little while. But I'm glad your back, and I'll be spreading the word in the other forums to hopefully drum up some more participation/listener-ship.
Thanks for doing what you do Tony! -Keep up the good work.
(..and I'm going to pick my brains to see if I cant come up with a noteworthy tech tip to skype in with!)

Well certainly glad you found us. I was trying to think of a way to make xjtalk a little different and I thought the podcast thing would be fun.

That would be great. If you (everyone) listen to the podcast you'll see it's just a conversation between two people. So don't be nervous about being on the show. It's not like I'm a professional broadcaster or anything!!!!

[cpttuna]

I would like to see a section where I could look for a certain jeep part (along with part #)that was not an oem part. When I am looking for a part, I want to put the best quality part on my jeep. Bob may buy his parts from autozone because they have a lifetime warranty and he goes back there every 3 months when the part breaks. he then puts the new part on himself. everyone does not have the ability to do that. I like made in the USA parts. I don't know how much time I have spent looking for brake rotors made in the USA. To the best of my knowledge, there are none. I did like the comments on this site about replacing motor mounts and whether to get rubber or poly bushings. that is the kind of thing I would like to see more of. Finally, I am not against the junk yard when it comes to needing something. The JY may have the best price.

[ArmyGuy45]

Do we have a tattoo thread? Would anyone like to have one?

[XJ Wheeler]

I believe bear started one just a couple weeks ago.

[XJ Wheeler]

Here it is. http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=12661

[ArmyGuy45]

Here it is. http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=12661

Awesome thx. I did a search and didnt get anything.