Features needed

jrock

The goal was to give you guys a forum that was modern, fast and super easy to use. I think we've accomplished that but I realize there are some features from other forums that are missing here.

I will be working over the coming weeks and months to continually improve the site and add all the important stuff we need. This thread will act as our roadmap to keep you updated on progress and priorities. Feel free to reply below with anything you think would make this place better.

Top priorities (Level 1)

Private messaging
Emojis in composer - Today you can post emojis this way: How to add emojis to posts
New and improved Swap Shop
NSFW/Spoiler tags
Color styling of text

Level 2

HTML/WYSIWYG buttons in composer
User lists/Who's online
Polls in composer - Today you can post polls this way: How to start a poll
Reputation system
Badges/awards
Auto subscribe to thread you start
Signatures - On the fence about adding these vs. keeping threads clean

Level 3

Email digests
Additional profile fields
Chat w/forum account - Today you can use group chat: http://www.golfbuzz.com/chat
Invite friends

Completed items

~~Image uploader~~
~~Rich media embedding~~
~~Social media sharing~~
~~Facebook sign-up/login~~
~~Twitter sign-up/login~~

Rickochet

jrock

Any news on private email messaging?

jamez

I was going to comment on the lack of swap shop, but I see it's level 2. "Thumbs up emoji"

jrock

jamez I've got something in mind for it but I need a little more time. It's Level 1!

And check out the How to add emojis workaround. 🙂

jamez

jrock Nah, too lazy

Weirfan

looking good, no complaints here , looks like you have it all under control.

Thanks Justin,

sdandrea1

Thanks for updating my avatar - awesome site so far, Intuitive - user friendly!

azgreg

We need a classified section unless I missed it.

jrock

azgreg We need a classified section unless I missed it.

You didn't miss it. I'm working on getting that added. Exploring some options. Stay tuned!

pdxhak

Hmm maybe a regional section? Could be helpful for folks looking to find someone to play a round with or looking for general information specific to an area.

jrock

pdxhak Hmm maybe a regional section? Could be helpful for folks looking to find someone to play a round with or looking for general information specific to an area.

I like that idea. I feel like people would like to browse where others are more than specifically searching for someone play with.

fatrat48

Discussion must have between 1 and 1 primary tags.....couldn't post a question and I don't know what this means

jrock

fatrat48 Discussion must have between 1 and 1 primary tags.....couldn't post a question and I don't know what this means

Thanks for the feedback. I think that message means that you need to add at least 1 tag to any topic you start. Click on the "Choose Tags" button next to the title when you are starting a post.

PIGDivot

And based on the Scalia thread you'll need a way to block posters who write completely unacceptable things. Ignoring users should be an option. Either that or create a P&R forum or simply ban those discussions altogether. I can't speak for anyone else, but I don't want to read that shit at a golf forum.

jrock

PIGDivot And based on the Scalia thread you'll need a way to block posters who write completely unacceptable things. Ignoring users should be an option. Either that or create a P&R forum or simply ban those discussions altogether.

Good ideas. The P&R tag is an easy solution in the short term. But I like your other ideas too.

Sneakylong

Any way of staying logged in? In other forums I seem to stay logged in, but when I leave here and come back I need to log in again.

jamez

Matbe you should add a handicap tracker, since it seems the one at FGI is about to die

jrock

jamez That one is a little tricky unless I could find a branded service out there. Probably just keep it to social related things here. 🙂

FauxAmish

Is there presently or are there plans for the ability to "Block" members? Perhaps is part of the planned PM package.

jrock

FauxAmish good question. You mean block from PMing or block so you can't see any of their posts?

I think the latter might make threads lose context.

FauxAmish

jrock good question. You mean block from PMing or block so you can't see any of their posts?

I think the latter might make threads lose context.

I am thinking more on the lines of how the "block" worked previously on FGI.