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MJ DeMarco
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As you can see, some more changes have been ongoing...
#1) SPEED SYSTEM TO END: REP BANK REPLACING IT
#2) THE FORUM NOW HAS AN "ABOUT PAGE
#4) IN THE WORKS...
Once the "rep bank" system is confirmed to work (I had to hack an add-on pretty bad to customize it) it might dictate certain permissions at the forum. I haven't decided exactly yet (its a little cart before the horse) but it might include another private forum based on rep only, similar to the Speedway. Maybe even discounts (or freebies) to the INSIDERS forum. If things really go well, who knows, maybe you could buy stuff with it. Again, all of this is determinate on how well it works.
That's all for now ...
Got some other stuff on the burner too..
~ MJ
#1) SPEED SYSTEM TO END: REP BANK REPLACING IT
1) I've instituted a REP BANK denominated in "Fastlane Dollars" -- effectively immediately the speed system will no longer be used. (I haven't disabled it yet.)
You build your rep bank by participating in the forum. Your bank increases with little actions, such as posting a status update, a new thread, or a new post. (You won't get alerts every time rep is deposited.) What pays at the forum? Participation. However, the huge impact on your bank comes directly from POST LIKES and REP TRANSFERS.
If you like a post, press "Like / Thanks" and that will immediately increase that person's bank. (The old system was cumulative -- speed wouldn't go up for weeks, perhaps months - this is instantaneous.)
If you REALLY like a post and extreme value was provided, press "Rep Transfer" -- you can "pay" someone rep manually and leave them a comment. Please note: Rep Transfer decreases your bank by the amount you transfer.
I thought this new system would be far more effective than the other system that was in place. In fact, I feel it reflects the real world because money exchange in the real world is predicated on VALUE. When value is provided, you get paid handsomely. Now, when a forum contributor provides extreme value, they will also be paid handsomely by virtue of "likes/thanks" and "transfers".
Also in the works, if I can figure it out:
If one of your threads go GOLD, a payment will be made.
If you give an INSIDERS call, a payment can be made.
You build your rep bank by participating in the forum. Your bank increases with little actions, such as posting a status update, a new thread, or a new post. (You won't get alerts every time rep is deposited.) What pays at the forum? Participation. However, the huge impact on your bank comes directly from POST LIKES and REP TRANSFERS.
If you like a post, press "Like / Thanks" and that will immediately increase that person's bank. (The old system was cumulative -- speed wouldn't go up for weeks, perhaps months - this is instantaneous.)
If you REALLY like a post and extreme value was provided, press "Rep Transfer" -- you can "pay" someone rep manually and leave them a comment. Please note: Rep Transfer decreases your bank by the amount you transfer.
I thought this new system would be far more effective than the other system that was in place. In fact, I feel it reflects the real world because money exchange in the real world is predicated on VALUE. When value is provided, you get paid handsomely. Now, when a forum contributor provides extreme value, they will also be paid handsomely by virtue of "likes/thanks" and "transfers".
Also in the works, if I can figure it out:
If one of your threads go GOLD, a payment will be made.
If you give an INSIDERS call, a payment can be made.
#2) THE FORUM NOW HAS AN "ABOUT PAGE
The forum now has an about page which is more detailed about the forum's mission, the rules, the commandments, and an in-progress FAQ.
Check it out:
https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/pages/about/
#3) A FONT CHANGECheck it out:
https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/pages/about/
As you can see, I've changed the main forum font to a SANS SERIF vs the SERIF. Some people complained about it and after reading for several weeks, I will have to agree that this is more readable.
#4) IN THE WORKS...
Once the "rep bank" system is confirmed to work (I had to hack an add-on pretty bad to customize it) it might dictate certain permissions at the forum. I haven't decided exactly yet (its a little cart before the horse) but it might include another private forum based on rep only, similar to the Speedway. Maybe even discounts (or freebies) to the INSIDERS forum. If things really go well, who knows, maybe you could buy stuff with it. Again, all of this is determinate on how well it works.
That's all for now ...
Got some other stuff on the burner too..
~ MJ
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