***State of the Planet 8/19/2010**

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jason

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First of all, we have officially outgrown our server to the point where the hosting company is threatening me to cut us off.  We are currently on a shared server, but our site is taking up the most of the cpu and bandwidth which is limiting the other sites. 

I just signed a lease for a dedicated server and we should be making the move in the next couple weeks. 

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A couple comments recently about the bickering has me pondering a few changes to the site.

At one time though about moving all non-cattle topics to a separate board, but the overwhelming majority was to leave it the way it was.  So, I think that is still the right answer.

However, my solution is to add the ignore feature to the board  Essentially if you don't get along with someone you can voluntary choose to ignore all their threads, posts, and pm's.  When they post in a thread, you will not see their response.  This feature can be turned on/off through your account settings. 

I will get that added as soon as we get moved over.  I will reiterate, you do not have to use this feature, but it is available.


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As we get more people it seems to get a little more rowdy on here.  If you there is a problem, please use the report to moderator button under each post or each private message, that report gets sent immediately to every single moderator.  It allows us to react more quickly.
 

jason

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Also I added some more classifications to the star system under your name. 

Name  Stars  # of Posters w. Classification      # of Posts to receive Classification

Newbie  *  5036  0 
Jr. Member ** 204 50
Full Member *** 163 100
Sr. Member **** 71 250
County Champion Poster ***** 76 500
State Champion Poster ****** 9 2500
National Champion Poster ********** 3
 

frostback

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linnettejane said:
location under name!

Do you mean put at least what state or province a poster is from?  If so that would be great so when someone posts a weather update or a sale item you know where it is located without having to ask everyone.
 

linnettejane

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frostback said:
linnettejane said:
location under name!

Do you mean put at least what state or province a poster is from?  If so that would be great so when someone posts a weather update or a sale item you know where it is located without having to ask everyone.
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yeah, at least state
 

vet tech

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thats a good idea, also Jason we all appreciate the work you guys do for the board
 

RSC

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Jason, would it be possible to list what college football team you follow on the profile? This would be very usefull when deciding who to use the ignore button on. LOL <beer>
 

firesweepranch

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Jason - first thanks for creating this site! I have learned a lot in a short time. Here is my input, for a newbie who has only been on here a few months; maybe a link or something to explain the Karma thing (I am still unsure as to what this is and how you earn Karma) and how many posts to get to the next level (I know I am a Jr poster!). Just some random thoughts!
 

shorthorngirl2010

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Its not NEEDED, however, I see A LOT of posts that I just want to 'like'... similar to the button facebook  (clapping) (lol). RSC's being one (thumbsup) lol.  Might be a not so necessary addition, and a few may not like it.. but though I'd throw it out there :)
 

BGF

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Not sure I understand exactly how I get more stars, except to have people give me Karma???  Or just post a whole lot of takes??  what about if a person is always negative, or off base I could somehow unKarma them.

Name   Stars   # of Posters w. Classification      # of Posts to receive Classification

Newbie  *  5036  0 
Jr. Member ** 204 50
Full Member *** 163 100
Sr. Member **** 71 250
County Champion Poster ***** 76 500
State Champion Poster ****** 9 2500
National Champion Poster ********** 3
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jason

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This has to do with the # of posts you have and is unrelated to karma.  You are fast approaching a Jr. Member.


BGF said:
Not sure I understand exactly how I get more stars, except to have people give me Karma???  Or just post a whole lot of takes??   what about if a person is always negative, or off base I could somehow unKarma them.

Name   Stars   # of Posters w. Classification      # of Posts to receive Classification

Newbie  *  5036  0 
Jr. Member ** 204 50
Full Member *** 163 100
Sr. Member **** 71 250
County Champion Poster ***** 76 500
State Champion Poster ****** 9 2500
National Champion Poster ********** 3
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jason

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firesweepranch said:
Jason - first thanks for creating this site! I have learned a lot in a short time. Here is my input, for a newbie who has only been on here a few months; maybe a link or something to explain the Karma thing (I am still unsure as to what this is and how you earn Karma) and how many posts to get to the next level (I know I am a Jr poster!). Just some random thoughts!

That is something that I can definitely do. 
 

jason

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shorthorngirl2010 said:
Its not NEEDED, however, I see A LOT of posts that I just want to 'like'... similar to the button facebook  (clapping) (lol). RSC's being one (thumbsup) lol.  Might be a not so necessary addition, and a few may not like it.. but though I'd throw it out there :)

Have never though about that, but after researching it, it appears that it can be done quite easily.  Will add that to the list.
 

jason

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RSC said:
Jason, would it be possible to list what college football team you follow on the profile? This would be very usefull when deciding who to use the ignore button on. LOL <beer>

I hate to have to ignore all you huskers up north from me.  (lol)
 

shorthorngirl2010

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Jason said:
shorthorngirl2010 said:
Its not NEEDED, however, I see A LOT of posts that I just want to 'like'... similar to the button facebook  (clapping) (lol). RSC's being one (thumbsup) lol.  Might be a not so necessary addition, and a few may not like it.. but though I'd throw it out there :)

Have never though about that, but after researching it, it appears that it can be done quite easily.  Will add that to the list.

sweeeeeetttt!! thanks! and thanks for everything else!
 
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