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Purple Pain Move Jan 13, 2015 20:46:57 GMT -6

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Post by Funkytown on Jan 13, 2015 20:46:57 GMT -6

Jan 12, 2015 7:16:02 GMT -6 JohnBonnes said:

Jan 11, 2015 18:11:53 GMT -6 Minniman said:

I wonder if this move was more of an attempt to gain numbers over there than to enhance the board.

As for the parting shot, I think the purpose was the latter, but I hope the former happens too. If you have something else that you think would help enhance it, we're all ears.

For me, it was about enhancing the community. I know this to be John's main goal, too.

As far as functionality and Reignman's "eye candy" as he calls it, we'll get there.

These changes won't happen overnight, but they will happen. As we've been saying, make suggestions. Reignman and I are really the only ones who have been sharing our thoughts. I really wanted the entire board to be part of the move/building the new site, as everyone did here, but people are pretty quiet. That's fine, because Reignman and I can handle most of it, but I don't want people to think they can't share their thoughts. Do it! I've been waiting!

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Purple Pain Move Jan 14, 2015 6:37:49 GMT -6

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Jan 12, 2015 19:09:35 GMT -6 Rocketpig said:

Ah, I see... There is an avatar generator. That's handy to have in the software package itself but there are several sites that do the same thing and then you can just upload your avatar of choice to VJ.

I like that feature ... then again, only a few people used it to their advantage.

Logic is the beginning of wisdom - not the end.

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Purple Pain Move Jan 14, 2015 7:47:22 GMT -6

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Jan 13, 2015 20:46:57 GMT -6 Funkytown said:

Jan 12, 2015 7:16:02 GMT -6 JohnBonnes said:

As for the parting shot, I think the purpose was the latter, but I hope the former happens too. If you have something else that you think would help enhance it, we're all ears.

For me, it was about enhancing the community. I know this to be John's main goal, too.

As far as functionality and Reignman's "eye candy" as he calls it, we'll get there.

These changes won't happen overnight, but they will happen. As we've been saying, make suggestions. Reignman and I are really the only ones who have been sharing our thoughts. I really wanted the entire board to be part of the move/building the new site, as everyone did here, but people are pretty quiet. That's fine, because Reignman and I can handle most of it, but I don't want people to think they can't share their thoughts. Do it! I've been waiting!

That is absolutely our goal. While VJ may have different features - and is missing a few things PP has and users like - it also has a boatload of features not found on this site: user blogs, image galleries, cross-compatibility with Twins and Wild sites, etc.

And, like all websites, it's a work in progress. Melanie has been feeding me information on what she wants the PP theme to look like and it'll get there in time... The biggest hurdle right now is my personal time, as I have not yet found a way to increase the hours in a day past 24.

We encourage everyone to participate in telling us what *they* want in the forums. Given that we have access to 100% of the code on Vikings Journal - which Purple Pain does not being a ProBoards site - we can do almost anything given the proper amount of time and resources.

I've opened a thread for discussion on VJ. Please contribute if you have something to say. vikingsjournal.com/topic/1227-purple-pain-members-what-features-do-you-want-to-see-on-vikings-journal/

Last Edit: Jan 14, 2015 7:47:55 GMT -6 by Rocketpig

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Purple Pain Move Jan 14, 2015 11:49:17 GMT -6

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Post by Minniman on Jan 14, 2015 11:49:17 GMT -6

Bonzo,

I forgot to mention, my last comment was not a parting shot, it was a logical observation. It may or may not be valid based on evidence, but it was not a volley of words meant to be played.

Rocketpig,

I look forward to seeing what your crew can do over there. Consider this, if you want to impress the public that you are a viable alternative, you would do well to impress us. Not having an ESPN local website is much in your favor, so get it done.

Logic is the beginning of wisdom - not the end.

Reignman Purple Pain Lap Dog Posts: 44,617 Likes: 30,514 Fan Since: 1984	Purple Pain Move Dec 28, 2016 19:26:35 GMT -6 Funkytown likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Reignman on Dec 28, 2016 19:26:35 GMT -6 It took 2 years, but everything you read before this post has been canceled ... or just a bad dream.
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Purple Pain Move Dec 28, 2016 20:53:27 GMT -6

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Dec 28, 2016 19:26:35 GMT -6 Reignman said:

It took 2 years, but everything you read before this post has been canceled ... or just a bad dream. *suicide*

Now I have to get used to home again.

Also, sorry guys ... this was all a giant mistake. My bad. Still love me?! *drunk*

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Purple Pain Move Dec 29, 2016 12:35:39 GMT -6

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Dec 28, 2016 20:53:27 GMT -6 Funkytown said:

Dec 28, 2016 19:26:35 GMT -6 Reignman said:

It took 2 years, but everything you read before this post has been canceled ... or just a bad dream. *suicide*

Now I have to get used to home again.

Also, sorry guys ... this was all a giant mistake. My bad. Still love me?! *drunk*

umm??? who are you again? oh yea the curse of the home team!

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Purple Pain Move Dec 29, 2016 16:34:18 GMT -6 via mobile Funkytown likes this

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Dec 28, 2016 20:53:27 GMT -6 Funkytown said:

Dec 28, 2016 19:26:35 GMT -6 Reignman said:

It took 2 years, but everything you read before this post has been canceled ... or just a bad dream. *suicide*

Now I have to get used to home again.

Also, sorry guys ... this was all a giant mistake. My bad. Still love me?! *drunk*

Always.

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Purple Pain Move Dec 29, 2016 17:52:19 GMT -6

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Post by Funkytown on Dec 29, 2016 17:52:19 GMT -6

Hey, go to this thread to discuss Message Board Suggestions.

If anyone has any questions, go ahead. I still have to get used to this site again, but overall it's way better - way more features and stuff, as well. But I'll do my best to answer them. Maybe Reignman and others can help out, too.

Give me time to transfer posts counts and stuff, but I'll get that done soonish.