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Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« on: April 22, 2008, 03:49:24 AM »
Hello Everyone-

      We are looking to update the site with new features, and a better forum to keep Ballreviews as the best ball review site out there.  We are looking to add reviews for shoes, bags, and accessories.   Also we are going to implement video and picture uploads.  We are looking to you guys for any suggestions you have for the following categories - Layout, Content, Navigation of the site, and Forum Tools.  Please feel free to post any suggestions you have for these categories, but try to keep it short and sweet.  

Example post:  Forum Tool - I would like to have a better way of searching the forum.

      We thank you for your suggestions, and help in making Ballreviews the best it can be.
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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #76 on: May 27, 2008, 10:13:02 PM »
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This site needs very little improvement.

Some minor grievances, much of which has already been mentioned:

3) Moderation issues. The Non-Bowling forum is basically useless due to poor poster behavior. Too much crap to wade through and I never visit it.


No offense Jess, but if you never visit it why should it matter if it's there?



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5) Reviews of overseas balls. There's so much Brunswick, Storm and MoRich stuff coming into the U.S. market now that it would make sense.  Jess


I agree w/that last one about O-seas balls.
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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #77 on: May 27, 2008, 10:16:28 PM »
You should add a "my posts" tab on the front page where your profile, signature, messages, etc. is. This way you can just click on your posts you have created in say the last 5-10 days instead of having to find them in the lists. It would be easier to "ttt" them or edit them if you desired. Thanks.
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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #78 on: May 28, 2008, 01:50:21 AM »
1. The My Post tab is a great idea. Sometimes I just want to edit a post from a few weeks ago, this would make it easier.
2. Get rid of the other crap, bowling only.
3. vBulletin for sure.
4. A better for sale section. Somehow make some guidelines when posting..ie - all for sale posts must include, specs, photos, pricing....etc. I hate playing this back and forth game with people.
5. The video and photo section would be great.
6. Chatroom?
7. Raffles, prizes, or give-a-ways
8. Better up to date tournament sections from all over the US
9. Inbox - Id like to view my sent messages, so I can see what I quoted someone on ball pricing.
10. More Moderators, locked threas when balls get sold, and maybe a section that has external links to anything bowling - ie, websites that sell equipment, tournament websites, and what not.

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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #79 on: May 28, 2008, 02:53:44 AM »
they should add a post for overseas balls to be rated.not many people are able to get their hands on one but those that do it would be nice to know about them.
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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #80 on: May 28, 2008, 07:05:50 AM »
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9. Inbox - Id like to view my sent messages, so I can see what I quoted someone on ball pricing.


Just tick the box at the end of the editor page before you send your PM - then it is saved. Otherwise, it is deleted (not a bad feature to save space).
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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #81 on: May 29, 2008, 10:21:19 PM »
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9. Inbox - Id like to view my sent messages, so I can see what I quoted someone on ball pricing.


Just tick the box at the end of the editor page before you send your PM - then it is saved. Otherwise, it is deleted (not a bad feature to save space).
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Thanks, I did not know that.
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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #82 on: June 02, 2008, 09:09:38 PM »
when i go to another similar site and scroll the posts i am given a preview of what is contained without having to click on. your doing the same would be very helpful.
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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #83 on: June 02, 2008, 09:13:59 PM »
I agree, some type of chat room/messenger would be cool, instead of making new topics to BS or posting under MISC-Non Bowling Related all the time.
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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #84 on: June 02, 2008, 09:17:41 PM »
just thought of another suggestion: i have gone to your ball review site many times and the vast majority of the revieews are way too positive(not all balls are great are they?) within the framework of the sight a numerical or star rating should be used to guide the reader AND the reader should automatically know the reviewers profile i.e. average, yrs bowled style etc
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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #85 on: June 05, 2008, 11:15:39 AM »
Don't know if it's been mentioned here or not.  ANd not sure how easy it would be to do, But, how bout a sticky thread like this at the "Buyer-Seller feedback" listed with the guys who've not lived up to their end of the bargains.  I've been seeing a lot of bad or real slow deals here lately & it could be a useful tool before buying from someone.
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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #86 on: June 06, 2008, 11:59:54 AM »
I also posted this in the "Comments and Suggestions" topic. As the Buyer/Seller section grows with more and more complaints, I really feel something like this section is VERY much needed.


"Wondering if you could set up a thread, either where we as members or you as Admin, could post the user name and why, for each Bad Transaction done ? Maybe have it last for 3 months or some time frame, your choice.

I think, if you had the time, it'd be better if it were Admin who posted names and why, that way we wouldn't get into any "contest" that was a misunderstanding but more a real "rip-off" artist.

There has been several, lately and this way others could see the problems and decide for themselves if they wanted to deal with those folks.

Items listed might include, real name, address or city/state only.

Just a thought."


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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #87 on: June 07, 2008, 01:36:22 PM »
I used to moderate forums and ran one.  This is a harder job than it looks.

I notice most of you want a more versatile system.  It might be beneficial to work with PHPBB which will help on moderation and on the expandability of the forums.  Thing is, I don't know how portable this system is or how you'd transfer gear.  

The idea is a tough one, but a idea none-the-less.
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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #88 on: June 25, 2008, 07:37:48 AM »
How about folder options for private messages ?

The option to make folders, name them and archive & categorize messages ?
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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #89 on: June 25, 2008, 08:08:50 AM »
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When posting something to a topic that has multiple pages it would be nice that once a reply has been posted that you're taken to the newest page first and not the oldest page first.
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Re: Ballreviews Needs Your Suggestions For Updating The Site
« Reply #90 on: June 29, 2008, 08:38:16 PM »
consider using vBulletin software?
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