A New Chapter for Interference.com - Page 9

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 05-08-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally posted by Sicy
You know, I dont think I ever noticed that the buddies had sad faces on the buttons... I wonder why they're sad.

I never noticed that.

~BrightestStar~ · 05-08-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally posted by Sicy
but don't worry its still going to be blue. I made sure of that.

Reason Number 325 of Why I love Sicilicious.

I can't believe I didn't notice this thread til now.
Anyways, congrats on all your future endevour's Joel and thanks for making this crazy place!

I fear change but I look forward to see what's coming.
As long as it's still blue.

beegee · 05-08-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally posted by Sicy
A few optional features include allowing or not allowing comments to be posted

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Originally posted by Sicy
moderating comments before approving them

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Originally posted by Sicy
allowing only members on your contact list to view your blog and/or leave comments.

AngelofHarlem01 · 05-08-2008, 05:17 PM

Will everyone be able to view member profiles with the upgrade or will it still only be accessible to those with premium memberships?

**neutral** · 05-08-2008, 05:38 PM

Yeah the blogs are definitely a nice upgrade from the journals we have now.

onebloodonelife · 05-08-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by Sicy

And it took me a bit of time to copy and paste 3 quotes. On the new forum you just click a button by each users post you want to quote and hit reply. This is one of our favorite features so far.

I avoid quoting multiple people often because it's a pain in the ass. This sounds soooo much better!

I have to be honest, when I read through Joel's post, I got nervous and a little upset, but it sounds like Andy and the mods are going to do a fantastic job!

Welcome to the community, Andy!

Joel, thanks so much for all of your hard work throughout the years!!

diamond · 05-08-2008, 06:44 PM

Schmeg · 05-08-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally posted by Sicy

The journals will now be called blogs, and there are TONS of things you can do with them. A few optional features include allowing or not allowing comments to be posted, moderating comments before approving them, subscriptions, allowing only members on your contact list to view your blog and/or leave comments. An advanced comment box for responses, save blog as a draft, searching blogs, report a blog entry.

Lots of fun stuff

Will we be able to see old journal entries that were swallowed up by posting more journal entries than was actually healthy?

Schmeg · 05-08-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by AngelofHarlem01
Will everyone be able to view member profiles with the upgrade or will it still only be accessible to those with premium memberships?

I was also wondering this. If Interference is now officially someone's "investment," than is there still a need to have paid memberships?

~BrightestStar~ · 05-08-2008, 07:17 PM

Actually, I sorta have some questions along similar lines...

1) Will we be seeing any changes in the cost of premium, either up or down? I know Joel had raised it to keep up with site costs

2) This being an investment, are we going to be seeing more advertising on the site now? Cause that would make me sad.

Also, this might be silly, but when we switch over, will we lose anything like..journals or our PMs or anything like that?

Better yet, due to a mysterious fluke, can all our joining dates say we came into existence in the 1970s?

Thanks, and sorry if any of these questions are repetitive!

Welcome Andy!

zonelistener · 05-08-2008, 07:37 PM

Man...BrightestStar JUST beat me to a whole slew of questions I had.

When I joined the community more than seven years ago, I would never have thought of this place as anything more than a community. Now it is a money-making venture. I am pretty wary of that. Always have been.

I have been a Elvis cynic because I have always wanted a little more information on where the Premium money goes. I feel that if you are upfront with people on where the money is invested in, or if I can figure it out, I am a that much more comfortable with paying for a service.

I would love to see those types of posts from Andy. Build the trust from the beginning!

Further...as far as I know, the mods and admins have been tireless volunteers for too long. Will they or CAN they benefit from this venture?

I have been a part of a few other online communities, but NOTHING like interference.com. We (and I mean WE) have excellent moderators and admins who run a good, tight ship.

So, yeah. Welcome, Andy. Thank you Joel for building this community!

~BrightestStar~ · 05-08-2008, 07:51 PM

Ooo! Oooo!

I spy Andy!

Now I feel like I'm stalking him

PS. *Just*?! I soooo beat you by like 20 minutes Zoney.

Anyhoo, you know what they say about great crackhea....I mean minds...

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Originally posted by zonelistener
Now it is a money-making venture. I am pretty wary of that. Always have been.

I admit, this is a partial motivation behind my questions.

**Andy R** · 05-08-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally posted by gluey
So, do we get a pic of you Andy???

Photo added. It's from my trip to Africa in February/March this year. We went to visit and learn about life in the townships. It was really a humbling experience. you feel so sad to see people living in such poor conditions but life goes on and they all seem to smile and be quite happy.

~BrightestStar~ · 05-08-2008, 07:56 PM

Sooooooo cute!

The little kid I mean.

But you ain't bad yourself.

New question!
You registered in 2006?
Have you been lurking all this time?

**Andy R** · 05-08-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally posted by ~BrightestStar~
1) Will we be seeing any changes in the cost of premium, either up or down? I know Joel had raised it to keep up with site costs

No, there is no plan to increase the cost of premium memberships.

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Originally posted by ~BrightestStar~ 2) This being an investment, are we going to be seeing more advertising on the site now? Cause that would make me sad.

Not really. As you can see there are a couple really old ads at the top of the page (Total Tickets and the Interference t-shirt ad). I plan to replace those with a single Google ad. The goal will be to try and fit a single ad up there while at the same time reducing the total size of the header so you don't have to scroll so far down the page to get to the content. (see attachment)

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Originally posted by ~BrightestStar~ Also, this might be silly, but when we switch over, will we lose anything like..journals or our PMs or anything like that?

Journals will be brought over into a new system with more functionality. Nothing will change with your PMs.

05-08-2008, 07:17 PM	#130
~BrightestStar~ Blue Crack Supplier� Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gettin' hot in a photobooth....livin it up in Ikeaville Posts: 34,073 Local Time: 10:32 PM	Actually, I sorta have some questions along similar lines... 1) Will we be seeing any changes in the cost of premium, either up or down? I know Joel had raised it to keep up with site costs 2) This being an investment, are we going to be seeing more advertising on the site now? Cause that would make me sad. Also, this might be silly, but when we switch over, will we lose anything like..journals or our PMs or anything like that? Better yet, due to a mysterious fluke, can all our joining dates say we came into existence in the 1970s? Thanks, and sorry if any of these questions are repetitive! Welcome Andy! __________________ *~ Happy Festivus! ~*

05-08-2008, 07:37 PM	#131
zonelistener ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2001 Location: six convenient metro locations Posts: 14,140 Local Time: 10:32 PM	Man...BrightestStar JUST beat me to a whole slew of questions I had. When I joined the community more than seven years ago, I would never have thought of this place as anything more than a community. Now it is a money-making venture. I am pretty wary of that. Always have been. I have been a Elvis cynic because I have always wanted a little more information on where the Premium money goes. I feel that if you are upfront with people on where the money is invested in, or if I can figure it out, I am a that much more comfortable with paying for a service. I would love to see those types of posts from Andy. Build the trust from the beginning! Further...as far as I know, the mods and admins have been tireless volunteers for too long. Will they or CAN they benefit from this venture? I have been a part of a few other online communities, but NOTHING like interference.com. We (and I mean WE) have excellent moderators and admins who run a good, tight ship. So, yeah. Welcome, Andy. Thank you Joel for building this community! Last edited by zonelistener; 05-08-2008 at 07:39 PM..

05-08-2008, 07:56 PM	#134
~BrightestStar~ Blue Crack Supplier� Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gettin' hot in a photobooth....livin it up in Ikeaville Posts: 34,073 Local Time: 10:32 PM	It's a very nice pic. Sooooooo cute! The little kid I mean. But you ain't bad yourself. New question! You registered in 2006? Have you been lurking all this time? __________________ *~ Happy Festivus! ~* Last edited by ~BrightestStar~; 05-08-2008 at 07:58 PM..

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AngelofHarlem01 Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Feeling the sunlight on my face. Posts: 3,212 Local Time: 09:32 PM	Will everyone be able to view member profiles with the upgrade or will it still only be accessible to those with premium memberships?

05-08-2008, 05:38 PM	#125
neutral pH 7 Forum Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Holland, 1945 Posts: 11,940 Local Time: 10:32 PM	Yeah the blogs are definitely a nice upgrade from the journals we have now.