OpelAus 2012

[poita]

Yep it's that time of year again.

Now I've done the forum update and ironed the bugs out (mostly) let's add some more goodies.

And no a chat box will not be included so please don't ask for it.


I will update this list as the thread goes on and implement them as I can



Some new themes will be added in a variety of Opel Colours
Updated For Sale section - Will be easier to post items.

[benzino]

how about paid membership a la migweb?
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/mig-announcements-news/37696-about-migclub.html

I can supply stickers at 0% profit that will make it economically viable and without taking business away from hazrd as the sticker will be part of the pack that is benefiting the forum
i.e. people will still have the opportunity to purchase the 3d sticker but if people cannot justify paying that much, they can buy the pack

this is one of the designs I created:
http://i39.tinypic.com/2zfvaz9.jpg

[Nurb608]

I was a guinea pig on another vb site where for sale threads were locked to everyone except the OP so they didn't get filled with spam, seemed to work well?

[poita]

The problem with memberships has come to light several times before.
- trades discounts. most holden dealerships dont want to know about an Opel.
- club events. the country is too spread out to make this feasible for anyone



I was a guinea pig on another vb site where for sale threads were locked to everyone except the OP so they didn't get filled with spam, seemed to work well?

The for sale section has been one of my main annoyances in the last few months.

It works, then doesn't, even though nothing has been changed.

Will look into a different format or settings for it

[Nurb608]

The for sale section has been one of my main annoyances in the last few months.

It works, then doesn't, even though nothing has been changed.

Will look into a different format or settings for it

Let me know if you need anything for it. I have no idea how to do it, but can always ask ;)

[benzino]

The problem with memberships has come to light several times before.
- trades discounts. most holden dealerships dont want to know about an Opel.
- club events. the country is too spread out to make this feasible for anyone


I was thinking more for upgraded membership like uploading to an opelaus gallery and larger inbox cap with the fee going to that extra bandwidth

[Mr Kenny]

A standard form for the Spotted Section? Something like the 'For Sale' Section maybe?

Date:
Location:
Car:
Rego:
Comments:
Image:

Just something I was thinking about the other night.

[guy 27]

how about paid membership a la migweb?
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/mig-announcements-news/37696-about-migclub.html

I can supply stickers at 0% profit that will make it economically viable and without taking business away from hazrd as the sticker will be part of the pack that is benefiting the forum
i.e. people will still have the opportunity to purchase the 3d sticker but if people cannot justify paying that much, they can buy the pack

this is one of the designs I created:
http://i39.tinypic.com/2zfvaz9.jpg

Sorry dude. Like pete said its been bought up in the past and there is no need for it.
Also sorry but that sticker design looks a bit outdated. The ones hazrd organises are done at no profit and look very modern and stylish.

[benzino]

0 profit at that price? the sticker manufacturer must be rolling in it
let's just say it cost roughly 3% of what the other stickers cost to make mine in any design I want
and that's organizing it myself with no discount and postage included


It is my opinion that people should have more than one option, some people will buy a BMW but others can only afford a proton
and I know most of you will buy from Hazrd but I couldn't justify spending that much on a sticker (which is half my weekly shopping budget), that's why I sourced my own and designed my own.

[glider]

0 profit at that price? the sticker manufacturer must be rolling in it
let's just say it cost roughly 3% of what the other stickers cost to make mine in any design I want
and that's organizing it myself with no discount and postage included

I was just making a suggestion, geez Guy, I wasn't saying that sticker specifically just as an example...
I'm sorry I'm tarnishing the name of opelaus by putting it on a daewoo... you don't have to shoot me down like that and personally attack my design

It is my opinion that people should have more than one option, some people will buy a BMW but others can only afford a proton
and I know most of you will buy from Hazrd but I couldn't justify spending that much on a sticker (which is half my weekly shopping budget), that's why I sourced my own and designed my own.

I hope you can understand Guy, it's just a shame I had to justify my existance to you...

I dont remember reading anything about the daewoo in guy's post, just the sticker looking outdated (which is just an opinion). I'm sure it wasnt a personal attack, so I'm not really sure why you're taking it that way

[willhouse]

Is the donations thing still running?
I thought that was a good idea, and a good way to generate a bit of operating revenue from members who appreciate the site.

[poita]

Is the donations thing still running?
I thought that was a good idea, and a good way to generate a bit of operating revenue from members who appreciate the site.

That was scrapped as it wasn't enough to keep the forum running.

Hence why we have adds top and bottom now ;)

[benzino]

post edited... you're right Glider, he didn't say anything about daewoo
I was just trying to figure out why he said what he did.

I said that it was ONE of my designs. I designed the daewootech.com sticker too and I think they both look pretty damn good.

there was no need to say anything... that's my issue, Pete had already said no to the idea so it needed no further comment.
anyway, it's my sticker and I can make it look however I want it to look


My rambling on has stretched too many posts and I believe it has gone off topic
but please, everybody feel free to put some thought and effort in to an idea so I too can share my opinion, it's not fair you have all gotten to pick on me :D

[benzino]

That was scrapped as it wasn't enough to keep the forum running.

Hence why we have adds top and bottom now ;)


with the ads, do they have to be clicked on for them to generate revenue?

[poita]

with the ads, do they have to be clicked on for them to generate revenue?

it helps

[Shay]

Re: stickers is it possible to find another cutter for the 2d design that was selling on the shamrock site? Will be cheaper than the 3ds and is still a fresh look... Just doesn't stand out as much

Plus it's still the sites intelectual property

[hazrd]

Its already being looked into.

[dglewis80]

Just some mods that might interest you one day.....

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=231874

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=256054

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=241754

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=267019


Sent from a dodgy 3G stick.

[poita]

Yes

Yes

Yes - But I need something of actual importance with useful information first.

Now vBulletin has the Facebook "like" at the top of threads I will consider it, but less likely to implement it

[gmonkey]

i still say something like this..

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=231876

add this to force ppl into signing up to get info etc
http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=248897

aand also this *not sure if exactly is this one but AOC/AON have it* when u create a new thread it recommends others containing same keywords incase the person didnt search

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=240514

[poita]

Never seen the point of a rep system tbh

I like

Maybe

[poita]

For Sale form has been updated, it actually works now!

www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?32389-For-Sale-Procedures-Please-Read

[faneca]

clicked the links, including the one to the form and it has come up sayinng:

"faneca, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation."

??

[gmonkey]

try removing the HTTP

[faneca]

try removing the HTTP

still the same message

went to this:
www.opelaus.com/forums/forms.php?do=form&fid=1

[poita]

Will be to do with the user permissions of who can see it.

I'm eating so give me 10 and I will revise them

[poita]

Fiddled with settings, try it now

[faneca]

Yea still not working for me lol but that's ok I don't have anything to sell just yet

[poita]

Yer still having issues, I've changed everything I can think of and it's still not working 100%

Driving me bloody insane I tell ya! So it's how it is for now until I have some more patience for it!



Added avatars to who posted last, let me know if it's too much extra to load on anyone's connections and I can easily disable it

[poita]

Let's see if the For Sale section works now.........

I have archived all old posts for now, if there is any you need I can move them to the new section.

[dglewis80]

I've been on the vBulletin page again....

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=260783

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=233234

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=236888

http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=265941