Upcoming Changes + I need Feedback

[glenn61]

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for? - Social interaction.
2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk? - Don't know yet.
3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why? - Don't really know yet. Haven't been using it as long as others.
4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do? No. Works for me.
5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here? Nothing I can thing about now.
6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas...18938131470011 Yes, but still keep a tight grip on what gets posted.
7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk I don't tweet.
8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? TexasGunTalk - YouTube - No. Will have to check it out.
9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840 - No
10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779 - Don't use it.

As a couple of others have already said--I'm not a fan of linking forums to FB. I understand if you do but it frustrating to me that sites want to get as much access to every piece of information I have. Sites like CNN, FOX and many others are starting to do it which is forcing me not to subscribe to those sites. I hope it doesn't become a standard here.

 

[perez357]

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for? To learn about the shooting sports and firearms

2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk? More discussions about specific brand, makes, merits, etc.. of certain firearms and calibers

3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why? Not sure

4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do? Overall, I like the forum very much as is.

5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here? No.

6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas...18938131470011 I don't have facebook.

7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk I don't have Twitter.

8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? http://www.youtube.com/user/TexasGunTalk I didn't know Texas gun talk was on you tube.

9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840 I don't have Linked. I think.

10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779 I will next time.

 

[tecate321]

I am new here and haven't had the time yet to enjoy all the cool features of this forum.

 

[chessplayer]

Alright boys and girls. I haven't done one of these in a while, but I figured I'd give you a heads up on some changes coming and get some feedback from ya'll.

Feedback (Please Answer the Following)

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for?
gun info and advice

2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk?
nothing missing, nice and simple, see #6
3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why?
nothing, not in my skill set
4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do?
no
5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here?
no
6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Gun-Talk/218938131470011
no, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, sucks, spam, viruses, exploits etc
7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk
see above
8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? TexasGunTalk - YouTube
no, not much the last time I was there
9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840
see #6
10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779
see #6
Changes

1) I'm working to improve the user experience and usability of the forum. I'm going to be making changes to the advertising system to help speed up the site for mobile and those of us not on broadband. This has the side effect of being more advantageous for the advertisers as well. The first step of this was taken a few months ago when we migrated to a faster server.

*nice job so far, seldom have trouble with site, don't personally do "mobile" so don't care, when I drive - I drive, When I work - I work, when Im' home I have a computer.

2) I've rolled out a commission system for anyone whom wants to make some side-cash. More info can be found here: http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/announcements-comments/34143-make-extra-cash-support-tgt.html

no interest, have a job

3) I purchased some additional software to integrate Facebook as well as mobile versions of the site for iOS (Apple) and Android. I will be rolling these out as soon as I can get the uploaded and setup.

see #6

 

[Texas1911]

iTrader is now installed again.

 

[shooterfpga]

iTrader is now installed again.

thanks. i cant see the site right now. but were you able to salvage the database so we retain our ratings?

 

[Texas1911]

thanks. i cant see the site right now. but were you able to salvage the database so we retain our ratings?

Unfortunately not. The fields were deleted when the old iTrader was uninstalled.

 

[Satyrnine]

Feedback (Please Answer the Following)

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for?
Originally, to learn and share knowledge. Now, just to look a personal, non-ffl gun sales.

2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk?
Tact and courtesy

3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why?
Remove a certain moderator for being a troll in threads.

4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do?
It's easy enough.

5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here?
Not really.

6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas...18938131470011
No. I don't want to trolled with Ultra Right Wing Christian "Homosexual Nobama Baby Killer is taking our guns" talk.

7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk
I don't use twitter much, except to follow friends.

8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? TexasGunTalk - YouTube
No, It's easy just to search for the gun video I want.

9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840
Never. Employers think Gun Owners are complete nutbars. I don't want to be associated.

10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779
See facebook response.

 

[joedenc1]

wow,can i have some of your bullets?

 

[Texas1911]

Been working on site security and speed all day. Hopefully I've made some headway. I know the speed scores are doing better.

 

[podunk]

I subscribed on YouTube, looks interesting

 

[shooterfpga]

would like more bbcode tags enabled. like strikethrough, its a good feature especially for classifieds.

 

[lalonguecarabine]

iTrader is now installed again.

thanks. i cant see the site right now. but were you able to salvage the database so we retain our ratings?

Unfortunately not. The fields were deleted when the old iTrader was uninstalled.

Idea:

I've done business with one member here, back last August. I simply re-submitted feedback for that transaction we did back then.
Perhaps everyone else could have the courtesy to do the same for any old transactions (that they can recall ). That way the rating system is somewhat restored.

 

[shooterfpga]

Idea:

I've done business with one member here, back last August. I simply re-submitted feedback for that transaction we did back then.
Perhaps everyone else could have the courtesy to do the same for any old transactions (that they can recall ). That way the rating system is somewhat restored.

yep thats on my to do list. i think i may have deleted my pms for most of them though because inbox is small. but i will.

 

[Domineaux]

yep thats on my to do list. i think i may have deleted my pms for most of them though because inbox is small. but i will.

Same here.

Texas1911, if you have any database backup from before iTrader was removed, I'd be happy to help you get the ratings restored.

 

[Wiebelhaus]

Feedback (Please Answer the Following)

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for? Informational purposes.

2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk? Nothing that I've noticed.

3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why? None, design is functional and reasonable.

4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do? No, but thanks.

5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here? Not off the top of my head.

6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Gun-Talk/218938131470011 Check.

7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk Check.

8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? TexasGunTalk - YouTube Check.

9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840

10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779 Check.

Changes

1) I'm working to improve the user experience and usability of the forum. I'm going to be making changes to the advertising system to help speed up the site for mobile and those of us not on broadband. This has the side effect of being more advantageous for the advertisers as well. The first step of this was taken a few months ago when we migrated to a faster server.

2) I've rolled out a commission system for anyone whom wants to make some side-cash. More info can be found here: http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/announcements-comments/34143-make-extra-cash-support-tgt.html

3) I purchased some additional software to integrate Facebook as well as mobile versions of the site for iOS (Apple) and Android. I will be rolling these out as soon as I can get the uploaded and setup.[/QUOTE]

 

[96fordsix]

these in a while, but I figured I'd give you a heads up on some changes coming and get some feedback from ya'll.

Feedback (Please Answer the Following)

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for? For info on firearms and social interaction

2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk? The little winky things that Domineaux uses on an other site

3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why? It seems some of these guys are quick to flame and/or be a bit norrow on there opion, tell them to relax a bit, execpt on safety issues

4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do? not at all

5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here? See number 2

6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas...18938131470011 Not going to

7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk Not going to

8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? http://www.youtube.com/user/TexasGunTalk Probably not

9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840 Not at all

10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779 Not at all

Changes

1) I'm working to improve the user experience and usability of the forum. I'm going to be making changes to the advertising system to help speed up the site for mobile and those of us not on broadband. This has the side effect of being more advantageous for the advertisers as well. The first step of this was taken a few months ago when we migrated to a faster server.

2) I've rolled out a commission system for anyone whom wants to make some side-cash. More info can be found here: Make Extra Cash, Support TGT

3) I purchased some additional software to integrate Facebook as well as mobile versions of the site for iOS (Apple) and Android. I will be rolling these out as soon as I can get the uploaded and setup.

 

[Domineaux]

2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk? The little winky things that Domineaux uses on an other site

 

[96fordsix]

And shipwreack and his love of of Tarusa's

 

[FlashBang]

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for? Social interaction with other like minded individuals

2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk? Nothing, I am here what more could anyone want?

3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why? I can't think of any changes

4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do? If you can't use the forum you need to sell your computer... I'd like to know how to turn lead into gold...

5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here? Maybe more people into the C&R thread

6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Gun-Talk/218938131470011 Nope.. refuse to use Facebook

7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk Nope, I'm not a Twittee

8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? TexasGunTalk - YouTubeNope, didn't know you were there


9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840 No, didn't know you were there

10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779 Didn't know about it