What do you want from OpelAus

[Kudrow]

Hi all,

It might be because we are feeling generous, or have nothing better to do, whichever it is, I would like to ask all members, what would you like to see from OpelAus in the last half of the year?

I'm open to any and all reasonable suggestions, as long as they have not been discussed before.

Cheers
Brady.

[BEK-46P]

Not sure if this has been requested before but how about each member receives $2.75 per post :lol:

[poita]

If each members want to pay a $15000 a yr membership fee sure we can do that.

But seriously, anything you want to see in the 2nd half of this year?

[Jerram]

SHOUTBOX!!! (tbh I hardly even know what it is, though I had to be the first to suggest it)

Some other forums have flash games where people can compete for high scores - seems to work for them, though I dunno if it'd work here.

More themes

that's about all I can think of

[Corsa_Rob]

....

[poita]

I'm open to any and all reasonable suggestions, as long as they have not been discussed before.

just to reiterate guys

[Vectracious]

just to reiterate guys

yeah - if I had a dollar everytime someone suggested we bring the shoutbox back, I could pay every member here $5 per post.... :cool:

the spam thread IS a "shoutbox" anyway. Don't need two of them.

How about a parents section?? :)

Im joking.

[Kudrow]

Just to make some things clear (aka Definate "no"):
No one is being paid to post (highly amusing that one)
Shoutbox/chat will not be returning
So far we have:
More themes - Jerram
Flash games - Jerram
Parents section - Vectracious

[Vectracious]

Parents section - Vectracious


Highlight the text in my original post please...... :p:cool:

[Jerram]

cool stuff

I would just like to know, however, why "shoutbox" apparently is not liked. (Keep in mind that I pretty much don't even know what it is - I just know that some people always want it back).

also another section

a "tuning" section - considering that most members here have very similar generation engines, could we start engine by engine boards?
ie - zXX, yXX, cXX, let, etc. (I understand that these would initially be slow on the uptake, though things like ASTRAY's engine strip and rebuild would be good in specialised boards.

[Vectracious]

weve had too many issues with it in the past.

[EL BURITO]

cool stuff

I would just like to know, however, why "shoutbox" apparently is not liked. (Keep in mind that I pretty much don't even know what it is - I just know that some people always want it back).

also another section

a "tuning" section - considering that most members here have very similar generation engines, could we start engine by engine boards?
ie - zXX, yXX, cXX, let, etc. (I understand that these would initially be slow on the uptake, though things like ASTRAY's engine strip and rebuild would be good in specialised boards.
it causes problems

its a box were you post in margin of page and is visible on what ever page your on

[glider]

are you talking in terms of the site only or as a club?

[Shay]

as a site i think its pretty good.
much easier to use than a lot of other forums...

would like to see a Downloads section if it couple be done.
not as a sub-forum, up the top with usercp, faq, etc.
examples of use;
- pete made up some screen savers (pretty much gone by the way side now)
- approved logo's and club banners (so ppl can self print rather than wait for group lots)
- back grounds and pics that could be added by admin (only) (with owners permission)
- jays how to pdfs when he finishes ;)


as a club;
i know you guys a working on it, but still, a bit of merch.

cant think of anythin else atm. IMHO i dont like garage features, but thats just me.
as usual you guys do a great job.

[9090GO]

Can we add some pictures (before the title), eg: have a astra picture in front of Astra Models (http://www.opelaus.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=9), little QLD map in front of sub-forrms Queensland (http://www.opelaus.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=41) ect ect. Its all about presentation IMO, not just all boring texts.

[ASTRAY]

would like to see a Downloads section if it couple be done.
not as a sub-forum, up the top with usercp, faq, etc.
examples of use;
- jays how to pdfs when he finishes ;)

please, im feeling guilty enough :o it will be done,,,, one day.


i like this downloads idea.

[hazrd]

maybe a change of the existing OA images at the top of the page? im not saying ditch them altogether.. maybe add a few more or change some?

[ASTRAY]

it has been suggested before, but not completely thrown out the door.
id like to see a opelaus banner that can be used at opelaus get togethers.
of course keep the cost of it to a minimum, use non expensive materials, have the letters sewn on instaed of prited, which will save the cost of printing.
that way if it does accidently become damaged, it can be replaced cheaply.
i wouldnt say im a pro, or even good, but im a decent sewer, maybe we could get some calico and another different coloured cheap material and sew the letters and logo on.
we could either have just one banner and send it around the country when needed, the post cost covered by the members needing it.
or we could make 1 or 2 for each state and have designated members who keep it in a safe place when not being used.

2m long x 1m high would be a good size i think. or there abouts.

but i suppose kudrow means on the actual site.

i think the most important thing we need is spotted cards we can download and print off ourselves. we need to fast track this, everytime members walk past a opel in the local carpark, and dont have a spotted card, is another opel we are missing out on having on here.

as for size, i think biz card size is too small. and a4 is too large. perhaps a design size that we can fit 6 on each a4 sheet would be perfect. noticible, info would be easy to read.

if any members already have a design they have already been placing on cars, can i please have copy of it or a download link to it?

[Kudrow]

A banner may be considered as long as whoever wanted to "use" it paid a deposit for it - which I think is reasonable.

Edit: This opens another avenue, which Poita will post about tonight.

[mr corsa]

how about a monthly chook raffle
or meat tray ?

[Kudrow]

it has been suggested before, but not completely thrown out the door.
id like to see a opelaus banner that can be used at opelaus get togethers.
of course keep the cost of it to a minimum, use non expensive materials, have the letters sewn on instaed of prited, which will save the cost of printing.
that way if it does accidently become damaged, it can be replaced cheaply.
i wouldnt say im a pro, or even good, but im a decent sewer, maybe we could get some calico and another different coloured cheap material and sew the letters and logo on.
we could either have just one banner and send it around the country when needed, the post cost covered by the members needing it.
or we could make 1 or 2 for each state and have designated members who keep it in a safe place when not being used.

2m long x 1m high would be a good size i think. or there abouts.

but i suppose kudrow means on the actual site.

i think the most important thing we need is spotted cards we can download and print off ourselves. we need to fast track this, everytime members walk past a opel in the local carpark, and dont have a spotted card, is another opel we are missing out on having on here.

as for size, i think biz card size is too small. and a4 is too large. perhaps a design size that we can fit 6 on each a4 sheet would be perfect. noticible, info would be easy to read.

if any members already have a design they have already been placing on cars, can i please have copy of it or a download link to it?

What about half A4? Like the annoying flyers under your wiper?

[Kudrow]

how about a monthly chook raffle
or meat tray ?

Different. Definately. But could be arranged. Somehow.

[Kudrow]

What about Member of the Month? Opel of the Month?

[ASTRAY]

how about a monthly chook raffle
or meat tray ?
bingo hall is thata way ======>>>>.



kudrow dunno if you were being sarcastic or not, but half a4 is too big i think. something people are able to easily put into their glovebox or little compartment in the centre console. i think the biggest you would want is 1/4 a4, but i think 6 is a nice size. either one of them 2. just my opinion though.

[glider]

it has been suggested before, but not completely thrown out the door.
id like to see a opelaus banner that can be used at opelaus get togethers.
of course keep the cost of it to a minimum, use non expensive materials, have the letters sewn on instaed of prited, which will save the cost of printing.
that way if it does accidently become damaged, it can be replaced cheaply.
i wouldnt say im a pro, or even good, but im a decent sewer, maybe we could get some calico and another different coloured cheap material and sew the letters and logo on.
we could either have just one banner and send it around the country when needed, the post cost covered by the members needing it.
or we could make 1 or 2 for each state and have designated members who keep it in a safe place when not being used.

2m long x 1m high would be a good size i think. or there abouts.

but i suppose kudrow means on the actual site.

i think the most important thing we need is spotted cards we can download and print off ourselves. we need to fast track this, everytime members walk past a opel in the local carpark, and dont have a spotted card, is another opel we are missing out on having on here. Big +1 Here

as for size, i think biz card size is too small. and a4 is too large. perhaps a design size that we can fit 6 on each a4 sheet would be perfect. noticible, info would be easy to read.

if any members already have a design they have already been placing on cars, can i please have copy of it or a download link to it?


What about half A4? Like the annoying flyers under your wiper? sounds good, jay is probably onto something with going 6 per page

[Kudrow]

bingo hall is thata way ======>>>>.



kudrow dunno if you were being sarcastic or not, but half a4 is too big i think. something people are able to easily put into their glovebox or little compartment in the centre console. i think the biggest you would want is 1/4 a4, but i think 6 is a nice size. either one of them 2. just my opinion though.

Nah I was serious, but I'll look into the 6-up.

Either that or a spraypaint stencil :p

[glider]

He's definitely onto the right idea with members being able to print them out, as it means we have no one else to blame but ourselves if we don't have a card on us

[ASTRAY]

either that or a spraypaint stencil :p

+1 !!!!! hehe :D

[mr corsa]

He's definitely onto the right idea with members being able to print them out, as it means we have no one else to blame but ourselves if we don't have a card on us

so is OPELAUS to be liable for repair costs to windscreen wipers when a owner of a car with a calling card under his windscreen wiper says it is now broken ?

[mr corsa]

Annual
General
Meeting
????????

[glider]

so is OPELAUS to be liable for repair costs to windscreen wipers when a owner of a car with a calling card under his windscreen wiper says it is now broken ?
so you would rather not have calling cards at all then?

[Kudrow]

so is OPELAUS to be liable for repair costs to windscreen wipers when a owner of a car with a calling card under his windscreen wiper says it is now broken ?

Oh most definately, it will be like millions of people who have sued the people who put the flyers under your wiper in the shopping centre carpark. :p

[mr corsa]

so you would rather not have calling cards at all then?

you can have them pass them out but opelaus would be liable if they where placed under a windscreen wiper

[Kudrow]

+1 !!!!! hehe :D

Dukes of Hazzard style

[Kudrow]

you can have them pass them out but opelaus would be liable if they where placed under a windscreen wiper

No - the person who did it would be.

More to the point - back on topic please guys.

[Shay]

not a fan of member/car of the month.
either constantly be the same ppl, or else itll just be a spotlight and wont really mean anything so i cant see many ppl takin notice...

Just my opinion

[ROCCO]

2 all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun...mmmmmm
On a side note....how bout something like a Chat room? Like any members can log on chat instead of having to post all the time?

[PaulyJ]

The download area is a great idea.
Members can download 'How To' pdf.s, Wallpapers etc.

Rocco, a chat room and shoutbox as fun as they can be, can and have caused problems with software in the past. They have a back door allowing hackers into sites, and this will cause issues. Its happened before on OA, so we don't want to see it happen again.

Corporate sponsorship... not necessarily this half of the year, but something to try and get further down the track.

[Alix]

A Wiki.

Turn all the how-to threads into real collaborative efforts - let people modify/further explain/update/expand the instructions.

Same for technical threads - enter all known part numbers/codes/specs/potential upgrades and so on in one place.

Saves looking for the appropriate thread each time, and easier to find info than reading through pages of info.

And once it's up and running there's little ongoing work for the admins as the users will be doing all the content updating.

If you were really keen you could make wiki read (or perhaps just update) access available only to supporting members.

[Kudrow]

A Wiki.

A Wiki has been on the table for some time now, however it is quite a large task - but it is still on the table.

[HappySlapper82]

Without offending anyone, the best car forum I have come across and I now use frequently is http://www.mitsubishiclubaustralia.com/forums/index.php.

I like all it's extra features like the Garage (which allows you to add a car, then add modifications as you do them, where you bought the mods and had them installed etc it's brilliant), Chat, Merchandise section, etc. ALso the "Last 15 Posts" scrolling link box at the top is genius

[Jerram]

a "cheers and jeers" option for posts (ie you can give thumbs up or thumbs down to a post someone makes)

also a "give thanks" option similar to what's used on Vectra-Sport

makes us all feel better about ourselves.

[ROCCO]

like a Rep Thing that you have on some sites? Someone appreciates a How to they can give a REP point....makes you feel warm and fuzzy some times :-)

[glider]

a "cheers and jeers" option for posts (ie you can give thumbs up or thumbs down to a post someone makes)

also a "give thanks" option similar to what's used on Vectra-Sport

makes us all feel better about ourselves.

not sure it would work, some people might get/attract alot of negative 'karma' as some sites call it... could cause some tension...

[Nurb608]

a "cheers and jeers" option for posts (ie you can give thumbs up or thumbs down to a post someone makes)

also a "give thanks" option similar to what's used on Vectra-Sport

makes us all feel better about ourselves.

Maybe something like this for any traders or people selling through here, lets us know who to trust when buying stuff. Forum might be a bit small and we all pretty much know who is who at the moment, but later down the track....

Would help out newbies too.

[PaulyJ]

I agree.
This could be used for sellers only.

[Nurb608]

a "cheers and jeers" option for posts (ie you can give thumbs up or thumbs down to a post someone makes)

also a "give thanks" option similar to what's used on Vectra-Sport

makes us all feel better about ourselves.

Woohoo, i made a contribution :p

[Shaun]

Car or photo of month .

[AH08]

Without offending anyone, the best car forum I have come across and I now use frequently is http://www.mitsubishiclubaustralia.com/forums/index.php.

I like all it's extra features like the Garage (which allows you to add a car, then add modifications as you do them, where you bought the mods and had them installed etc it's brilliant), Chat, Merchandise section, etc. ALso the "Last 15 Posts" scrolling link box at the top is genius
I'm a member there too and the last 15 post scroll is the only thing there I hate ...it's a PITA.

[darkirv]

Stickers :)

[hazrd]

Stickers :)
getting there mate ;)

http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23508

[milestones54]

Photo of the month is more realistic

[gmonkey]

hmm yeh photo of the month would be cool, maybe make it the homescreen?? (even though i ussually skip that page) but who would determine it being #1? would it be a poll or admin? maybe leave it up to pauly but all his photos would be #1 cause there always the best :p damn him and his photo skills

[mmahle]

Upgrade the forum version? New Theme? There's HEAPS of easy addons you can look for vBullietin that are fun. Karma I think was a good one. Also, easy ones like starts or icons depending on how many posts you've made.
Fun little stuff I think. It just adds to the board even if it's just small tweaks.

Just my 2c. :)

[gmonkey]

I know on Ozhonda.com they had a reputation counter.. where u can vote people for good rep or bad rep due to the info they give u... i dont mind the idea of it.

[poita]

3.8.4 is the latest verson of vbulletin

[darkirv]

beer and hookers?.. haha nah i think its going pretty good atm! we should have a meeting one day

[ASTRAY]

I know on Ozhonda.com they had a reputation counter.. where u can vote people for good rep or bad rep due to the info they give u... i dont mind the idea of it.
+1. especially with sale section.
i havent seen any bad feedback for opelaus members, but with the opel line up ceasing from holden, possibly holden stopping supply of opel parts in say 5-10 years, and already released models dropping in price, we are going to see alot more members and alot more used parts changing hands via the forums.
not to mention some possible scammers.

[gmonkey]

i meant for DIY and general knowledge when asking questions.. but yeh one for for sale section would be good aswell (bit like ebay ;))

[ads]

what about instead of "car of the month" and everyone votes on it, Just randomly every month, a member is chosen to write up like an interview-y thing like they do in the mags, yeah you might get some duds but still, at least it will give everyone the chance to contribute and it won't be the same few people who are in the "friends" circles who always end up winning.

You can kick it off by having maybe 5 or so names, and who ever responds quickest will be the contributor for that month.

You can have like a set questionnaire so it would all be semi-interesting for a few months.

[gmonkey]

hmmm not fan really sorry :p

what about a trivia section?? lol updated weekly with answers end of each week? probs wouldnt last long but i imagine...

Im still with we need a REP counter but..

Feature Car of the month maybe not just a picture.. might bring back to life some of those members cars that are sitting up the backlots of beyond page 4...

[adam_92]

i think the rep counter is a great idea and have monthly feature car as gmonkey said. similar sort of thing to corsa-c.co.uk on the homepage

[mr corsa]

i think the rep counter is a great idea and have monthly feature car as gmonkey said. similar sort of thing to corsa-c.co.uk on the homepage

feature cars only works on corsa-c.co.uk if you are a paid member standard members cannot enter

[adam_92]

feature cars only works on corsa-c.co.uk if you are a paid member standard members cannot enter

i meant the way it is set out on the homepage not the way you enter lol

[mr corsa]

i meant the way it is set out on the homepage not the way you enter lol

so if opelaus was to do the same would it be for all members or just for people with membership

[gmonkey]

Members would submit that they wish their car to be featured at random draw. Open to all oa members

[Shay]

where would you want this put?
the home page? or forum index screen?

[adam_92]

Members would submit that they wish their car to be featured at random draw. Open to all oa members

or pick 5 or so random members cars and the get opelaus members to vote for their favourite car

[mr corsa]

there you go lol

http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19063&highlight=month

[adam_92]

there you go lol

http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19063&highlight=month

nice one. we just need the rep counter thing now...:p

[gmonkey]

here is example of rep system

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/9374/repstuff.jpg

[poita]

a rep for selling and buying will defin be considered, ebay style

as for one in general, no.
it just opens the door to people leaving negative for the hell of it.

for example if i didnt like something shay said in a thread i could pm heaps of ppl and tell them to leave negative for him

[glider]

you wouldn't need to pm us on that one :lol:

on topic, is enough stuff really traded on OA to warrant rep? shouldnt join date and post count being reasonable be a good sign?

rep would really only help someone with 50 posts who is trying to sell something...

[Shay]

a rep for selling and buying will defin be considered, ebay style

as for one in general, no.
it just opens the door to people leaving negative for the hell of it.

for example if i didnt like something shay said in a thread i could pm heaps of ppl and tell them to leave negative for him

why am i always the first one comin to your mind :rolleyes:
either your trying to tell me something :(
or theres a more sexual motive :ihih:

[ASTRAY]

why am i always the first one comin to your mind :rolleyes:
either your trying to tell me something :(
or theres a more sexual motive :ihih:

both:p

[2002_XC]

This might sound stupid or be too difficult, but how about creating a .mob site so that people can view the site better on their mobiles?

[chrissn89]

This might sound stupid or be too difficult, but how about creating a .mob site so that people can view the site better on their mobiles?
already done, lovely ;)

[Nurb608]

already done, lovely ;)

Whats the addy and does it work better on the iPhone than the current browser?

[poita]

already done, lovely ;)

it is??

[guy 27]

it is??

You had one a while ago.
I miss it.

[poita]

You had one a while ago.
I miss it.

did i miss it? :lol:

i honestly dont remember it

[poita]

You had one a while ago.
I miss it.

we are about to upgrade the vBulletin software, so will look into again once that is done.

portal will also be returning with the new software

[glider]

portal will also be returning with the new software

win! :cornut:

[guy 27]

did i miss it? :lol:

i honestly dont remember it

click here (http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20776&highlight=iphone+site)

[Kudrow]

it is??

Shit.

Who did that?

[Nurb608]

Shit.

Who did that?

So has this been taken off Brady or does my iPhone just not go to it?

[maloo97]

Can we get the pager / chat box set up like we used to have ??

[poita]

no, been discussed before

and the pager system is actually a back door into vbulletin forums

[Kudrow]

So has this been taken off Brady or does my iPhone just not go to it?

I've thought about an excuse/reason/answer etc and this is it:

It was in "Beta" aka I was too lazy to reconfigure and intergrate it in, but since back then the iPhone in AU wasn't that popular verses now, it will be put back in in the coming weeks.*

Hopefully.
*Not a guarantee. "Coming weeks" may also be slightly longer than expected.

[Nurb608]

I've thought about an excuse/reason/answer etc and this is it:

It was in "Beta" aka I was too lazy to reconfigure and intergrate it in, but since back then the iPhone in AU wasn't that popular verses now, it will be put back in in the coming weeks.*

Hopefully.
*Not a guarantee. "Coming weeks" may also be slightly longer than expected.

Love ya work ;)

[adam_92]

dont know if its been discussed before but where can we get spotted cards? or it this a thing to be arranged ?

[ASTRAY]

dont know if its been discussed before but where can we get spotted cards? or it this a thing to be arranged ?
this has been discussed alot.
in fact spotted card discussion is the reason for the opelaus logo thread.
along with stickers too.

[adam_92]

this has been discussed alot.
in fact spotted card discussion is the reason for the opelaus logo thread.
along with stickers too.


ah right so we should have spotted cards when the logo gets sorted ?

[ASTRAY]

ah right so we should have spotted cards when the logo gets sorted ?
yeah but dont expect them straight away mate,
good things take time.
we could just slap it all together and have something crap, or we can wait a while and have something to be proud of :)

[adam_92]

yeah mate i understand. we want it to be as professional as we can get it for the club to progress