Thank you, Vito & the Board

[Richard M.]

Re: Changes...Picture Upload, Rob?

Hi Rob, A few questions about picture upload.....

-Will these have to be manually "vetted"(no pun intended) before they go on our server, or will access be automatic and seamless?

-Will it include ability to add text, ie to describe the photo info?

-Will the user be able to edit or remove them at will?

Thanks,
Rich
ps ....will love the "one stop" archive searching for sure too! Thanks for your efforts to these upgrades. Can't wait for Sunday morning! I'm sure it was time consuming with many late nights debugging.

[Rob M.]

Re: Changes...Picture Upload, Rob?

Hi Rich,

John, Gary and myself together with a couple of board members have been quite busy with it for the last month but we are quite happy with the result. I believe it is going to be a 'state of the art' and 'up to date' forum worthy for our club!!!

* I don't know for sure what you mean with vetted (does this got to do with our cars) but the upload is pretty smooth. I believe there is a size limit on pictures (both in pixels and file size) so you might need to reduce your photo's a bit with these 13+ mega pixels camera's these days... Read more details about this topic in the FAQ section on the new forum soon!!!

* Adding text can only in the body of the posting, not to an individual picture...

* The owner of the posting can edit the posting (but not delete an individually attached picture).

regards,
Rob.

[Richard M.]

Re: Changes...Picture Upload, Rob?

Ok, thanks for the info....
"vetted" is a term some other forums use. It means the pics don't go on the server until someone actually looks at them to ensure they're ok, morally...etc, causing a delay before they go up on the server.

Kudos to all involved in getting these new features up!
Rich

[Gary C.]

Re: Changes...Picture Upload, Rob?

Rich, text can be added to the photos prior to posting, but not afterwards. And as Rob points out there is a file size limitation. We don't plan to preview pictures unless it becomes a problem. Gary....

[Dave Suesz]

Strange, the last time exclusion came up...

it started a firestorm discussion. It's not just you, a "members only" discussion board, requiring financial committment to participate, smacks of elitism and snottiness. It's not the cost which is galling, since it only amounts to about the cost of a tank of gas, it's principle. "You can't talk to us until you pay" for visitors is about the same as a big "GET LOST" sign.

This format works just fine. Easy to post links and images, easy to read threads and search. I suspect someone is bored. Or maybe this is a "back door" way to institute exclusion, which proved unpopular the last time they tried it.

[Chuck S.]

Re: Changes...Picture Upload, Rob?

Am I to understand that posters will be able to edit their posts inside the ARCHIVES?

Hmmm...Not sure that's a good idea, Rob; some people that can't admit their mistakes may be tempted to go back and make themselves look better once they discover their error. Then the entire thread will be out of context and make little sense.

But, the edit feature will be a tremendous asset for most of us. In the course of writing a post, I may change the plurality and forget to change the verb making me look like an ignorant bumpkin...hasty typing also leads to mispellings. However...once a post goes to archives, it should be locked to editing or removal; bad grammar, bad thinking not withstanding.

[Rob M.]

Re: Changes...Picture Upload, Rob?

Hi Chuck,

No archives are read-only. Sorry if I made that impression...

greetings,
Rob.

[Rob M.]

Re: Changes...Picture Upload, Rob?

Than we will vette for vettes? ;-)

[Chuck S.]

Re: Thank you, Vito & the Board

Exactly...That would be the next step. I'm just tryinging to get an undate on past proposals. My humble role is not to implement, but to agitate.

BTW, Rob and Gary, I was unaware that you helped John with this project...thanks very much for your contribution.

[Edward M.]

Re: Strange, the last time exclusion came up...

I concur. A lot of really valuable information has been shared with us by non-members. We are going to lose those contributions.

Having said this, I realize all to well that NCRS is NOT a democracy. We have no say in these sort of decisions.

[Wayne K.]

I agree with this statement.....

" don't see how excluding people that share the same passion is going to improve anything. When you exclude people, you diminish the "data base for information". In my eyes, it's a bad move." Being a member is a matter of choice. Sharing knowledge freely with regards to a common interest is going in a forward direction. Excluding such knowledge is going backwards in my opinion. Unless it is financially detrimental I believe in open boards. Just my .02.

[Terry D.]

Re: Thank you, Vito & the Board AMEN! *NM*

[Roy B.]

Re: Strange

I don't know anything about how forum are controlled, I like NCRS and the CF=Corvette forum the only two I look at for info.
I like it here because people are more into restoring their Corvette to meet the JM weather it's right or wrong
I like CF because there are people that think the same way as NCRS BUT also like a more adverse MOD Corvette and accept different ideas and seem to have more fun with their Corvettes.
When it comes to ideas and info I have always felt it should be free , that's why I never copy right' d any thing I wrote over the many years , encouraging others to take anything I may post and pass it on.Which I do that other people have posted at CF.
I don't mean to come down on this forum I like it but as I always tell people if your in the game play by the game rules.
So I look forward to the new forum and if I don't like it I'll decide to stay or leave.

[Bill B.]

In My Case

I have to get this off my chest. This reminds me of how children use exclusion as a tactic to bully other children. I know this isn't the tactic being employed here--or is it? My Corvette passion is in the interest of PRESERVATION and RESTORATION! So, I will willingly renew my expired membership to be able to ask questions on the Tech Board. But, I am dissappointed that "nonmembers" will not be able to participate. I don't have a problem with total sharing of information in this hobby.

[Chuck S.]

In Your Own Words...

"So, I will willingly renew my expired membership to be able to ask questions on the Tech Board."

Exactly...When someone lacks the research skills to dig the answers out for themselves, they should, AS A MINIMUM, be willing to pay a paltry annual "consult fee", even if that is their ONLY reason for being a member of the NCRS.

As for knowledgeable non-members that have enough interest in Corvettes to be exposed to them, own them, and study them their entire life, and not want to be members of the NCRS, I am deeply regretful for their absence from this board...they will be missed. I fully understand that once membership in a club loses its relevance to an individual, it's time to quit paying dues; I have done it myself with other organizations. At the same time, I am confident that members that post here seldom take a back seat to anyone concerning knowledge about Corvettes...if you can't get it here from members, then it will be a rare case when you can get it anywhere.

The charge of "exclusion" is hollow...no one is being excluded. If you want to use these facilities, you are being asked to pay an admission fee that helps to maintain and improve these facilities. It's not like $35 is going to break anyone, but we all like to get things for free; getting stuff for free is more fun than paying it.

Well, someone is paying for non-member access here, and currently it's the membership. I'm about to re-up my membership online before it expires March 15, but it will not be grudgingly...and, privately, I'll compare my net worth and annual income with anyone here that thinks NCRS annual dues are a financial hardship. Give us a break from the "exclusion" line.