Future of the forum

[Curalach]

Thanks John, that was very helpful.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Well I'm a Senior Member, and I've got te Bus Pass to prove it.

By the way, the system is built into the software, just as it is over ar r3ok.com. It's just laughed at over there. The more you waffle, the higher yourdesignated status.

Yes, Bryn, I see you are a Hero Member over there. How many posts do you need for that?

[eighthobstruction]

Nicely done Jb....

[Bryn]

I think it was a thousand, but don't quote me. Remember, it has been running a few years now.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Have you tried adjusting the "Number of Posts to Show per Page" and the "Default Thread Age Cut off" in Settings (top of screen), then General Settings?

(I ask because I haven't yet experimented with changing the settings from their defaults.)

Yes. That works. I've opted for 20 posts per page. It gives me a warm nostalgic feeling. :)
Welcome to the elite group of Senior Members (windbags )

[Curalach]

By the way, the system is built into the software, just as it is over ar r3ok.com.

I thought the plan was that these boards would be more like the BBC boards and unlike the r3ok boards. Otherwise, what's the point?

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

I thought the plan was that these boards would be more like the BBC boards and unlike the r3ok boards. Otherwise, what's the point?

Come now. Let's not start a civil war.

[johnb]

Welcome to the elite group of Senior Members (windbags )

I've "ARRIVED"!

[Bryn]

The board software for both forums comes ready made. Whether it can be changed, and if so, how easy it is to change, I do not know. It's just an ammusing, if rather silly, feature that is found on most such message board software.

[Curalach]

Come now. Let's not start a civil war.

No intention of so doing, but it is a fact that, for me, the attraction of this board is it's similarity to the BBC board.

[eighthobstruction]

me too c....

[mangerton]

Yes, Bryn, I see you are a Hero Member over there. How many posts do you need for that?

It's not the number of posts. You need to invent a steam engine.

[ostuni]

Have you tried adjusting the "Number of Posts to Show per Page" and the "Default Thread Age Cut off" in Settings (top of screen), then General Settings?

Just what I was after! Thanks very much.

[french frank]

I thought the plan was that these boards would be more like the BBC boards and unlike the r3ok boards.

Well, put it this way, my plan, during my period of absolute rule, was that it should reflect the BBC boards at least to start with so that the destitute should feel at home. They will remain Radio 3 boards and there will be links to the main R3 website pages. I understand that editorial guidelines will not at present allow reciprocal links with the BBC site, but that will be next task - to get the guidelines changed

[johnb]

Well, put it this way, my plan, during my period of absolute rule, was that it should reflect the BBC boards at least to start with so that the destitute should feel at home.

I vote that your absolute rule continues!

(There is a danger of people deciding on changes, rules, heirarchies, etc just because they can.)