Author Topic: MicrostockGroup Feature Requests (Read 5841 times)

leaf · « **on:** August 31, 2012, 03:49 »

As I'm sure you've noticed and perhaps have read that the forum was updated. Along with that came some changes and lots of little things that were added the past have been lost and a few layout tweeks are gone.

If there are things you miss or something that doesn't quite look good on your computer, this is the thread to voice your request / complaint and I'll try and fix / get working what I can.

I don't promise to implement everything, but if it makes sense I'm happy to try.

fotografer · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2012, 04:53 »

When I go into 'unread posts' I really would like a way of deleting the threads that don't interest me leaving just the ones that I want to read so that I can quickly go down and read the ones that I want to. At the moment I have to open each post to get rid of it or delete them all.

packerguy · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2012, 08:36 »

Are the speed dials coming back?

WarrenPrice · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2012, 10:28 »

In the old system, some of us had links to our portfolios ... ie; SS, iS, DT

That might be a better way to show who has no objection to sharing ports rather than have to post links within a thread.

Will that feature return?

luissantos84 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2012, 10:46 »

Quote from: WarrenPrice on August 31, 2012, 10:28

In the old system, some of us had links to our portfolios ... ie; SS, iS, DT

That might be a better way to show who has no objection to sharing ports rather than have to post links within a thread.

Will that feature return?

http://www.microstockgroup.com/profile/?area=forumprofile;u=1683

leaf · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2012, 10:48 »

Quote from: WarrenPrice on August 31, 2012, 10:28

In the old system, some of us had links to our portfolios ... ie; SS, iS, DT

That might be a better way to show who has no objection to sharing ports rather than have to post links within a thread.

Will that feature return?

Yeah, that feature is already in place. Just go to Profile > Forum Profile

leaf · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2012, 10:49 »

Quote from: packerguy on August 31, 2012, 08:36

Are the speed dials coming back?

Yeah, I think I'll bring them back - at least in some form

WarrenPrice · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2012, 10:50 »

Ohhh... ^^^ does that mean we have to redo a lot of stuff?

The ignores and ignored by also are gone.
Is it like beginning again all over again?

leaf · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2012, 10:51 »

Quote from: fotografer on August 31, 2012, 04:53

When I go into 'unread posts' I really would like a way of deleting the threads that don't interest me leaving just the ones that I want to read so that I can quickly go down and read the ones that I want to. At the moment I have to open each post to get rid of it or delete them all.

This one might be a bit tougher to implement. I see there is a mod for it but have heard that it slows down the forum a lot. I tried to do a test install of the mod just to see and I couldn't get it to work quite right. I've put it on pause for a bit but I agree it would be a welcomed feature.

leaf · « **Reply #9 on:** August 31, 2012, 10:51 »

Quote from: WarrenPrice on August 31, 2012, 10:50

Ohhh... ^^^ does that mean we have to redo a lot of stuff?

The ignores and ignored by also are gone.
Is it like beginning again all over again?

Yeah - tell me about it.

Sadstock · « **Reply #10 on:** September 01, 2012, 23:21 »

My view on this page http://www.microstockgroup.com/index.php has a lot of space in it, so it takes a lot of scrolling to see all the threads. The "last post" and "time" columns both have a lot of horizontal space and the thread titles, forum and author are split into two lines with excess space between the different threads. Any way you can tighten this up to reducing the scrolling? I'm in firefox if that is important.

Anyka · « **Reply #11 on:** September 02, 2012, 01:04 »

Quote from: leaf on August 31, 2012, 10:49

Quote from: packerguy on August 31, 2012, 08:36
Are the speed dials coming back?

Yeah, I think I'll bring them back - at least in some form

Yes, I'd love some way to know if some one has a BIG or tiny port. In fact, I respect the fact that many people want to hide their identity, so if Leaf could find a way to show us three facts about a poster without giving away the identity, that would be great : (1) Size of port, (2) Microstocker since 20.., and (3) Photo/Vector/Footage/Sound. This I find much more interesting than the number of posts he/she made.
Of course, a link to a portfolio would be even better, but many of us don't like that.
(by the way Leaf, I put my Shutterstock login name in my profile, but the SS icon does not seem to show up under my posts?)

microstockphoto.co.uk · « **Reply #12 on:** September 02, 2012, 01:37 »

The new layout looks better in general, except there's a lot of wasted space on top of page. Are you planning to put something in there?

leaf · « **Reply #13 on:** September 02, 2012, 04:26 »

Quote from: microstockphoto.co.uk on September 02, 2012, 01:37

The new layout looks better in general, except there's a lot of wasted space on top of page. Are you planning to put something in there?

I should probably move the log in option to the top right. There is a minimize button on the top right button it isn't minimized by default and lots of people probably miss it. I agree that space up there is poorly used... at least when it's not minimized

leaf · « **Reply #14 on:** September 03, 2012, 01:26 »

Quote from: Anyka on September 02, 2012, 01:04

Quote from: leaf on August 31, 2012, 10:49
Quote from: packerguy on August 31, 2012, 08:36
Are the speed dials coming back?

Yeah, I think I'll bring them back - at least in some form
Yes, I'd love some way to know if some one has a BIG or tiny port. In fact, I respect the fact that many people want to hide their identity, so if Leaf could find a way to show us three facts about a poster without giving away the identity, that would be great : (1) Size of port, (2) Microstocker since 20.., and (3) Photo/Vector/Footage/Sound. This I find much more interesting than the number of posts he/she made.
Of course, a link to a portfolio would be even better, but many of us don't like that.
(by the way Leaf, I put my Shutterstock login name in my profile, but the SS icon does not seem to show up under my posts?)

I agree with everything here, I'll see what I can do to make it work.
You need to put in your Shutterstock User ID#, not your profile name.

leaf · « **Reply #15 on:** September 03, 2012, 13:41 »

I think I've got the poll history working now. let me know if you still can't see them
http://www.microstockgroup.com/index.php?page=PollResults

traveler1116 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 03, 2012, 14:01 »

Quote from: leaf on September 03, 2012, 13:41

I think I've got the poll history working now. let me know if you still can't see them
http://www.microstockgroup.com/index.php?page=PollResults

I don't understand the polls, SS is always listed as 100 but in the graph it is never at 100, what does it all mean?

leaf · « **Reply #17 on:** September 03, 2012, 15:23 »

Quote from: traveler1116 on September 03, 2012, 14:01

Quote from: leaf on September 03, 2012, 13:41
I think I've got the poll history working now. let me know if you still can't see them
http://www.microstockgroup.com/index.php?page=PollResults

I don't understand the polls, SS is always listed as 100 but in the graph it is never at 100, what does it all mean?

I answered you in this thread because I think it could get off topic and there are probably others who have the same question but might not see this thread
http://www.microstockgroup.com/site-related/why-is-the-shutterstock-ranking-not-100-anymore/

Caz · « **Reply #18 on:** September 04, 2012, 05:53 »

[quote author=Anyka link=topic=16797.msg270384#msg270384
Yes, I'd love some way to know if some one has a BIG or tiny port. In fact, I respect the fact that many people want to hide their identity, so if Leaf could find a way to show us three facts about a poster without giving away the identity, that would be great : (1) Size of port, (2) Microstocker since 20.., and (3) Photo/Vector/Footage/Sound. This I find much more interesting than the number of posts he/she made.
[/quote]

Me too! I don't need to know who people are, but I do want to know whether they have any experience behind their opinions. If there's a way to impliment something like the speed dial again that would be great.

Freedom · « **Reply #19 on:** September 04, 2012, 12:35 »

Hi Leaf, what about making an earning oriented survey?

The survey does not have to distinguish exclusives and non-exclusives, just the monthly earnings from all sources including micro, prints, direct sales, traditional agencies such as Getty, Corbis and Alamy.

For instance,
August 2012
Revenue:
Portfolio Size: 1. 0-499; 2. 500-999; 3. 1000-1999; 4. 2000-2999, 5. 3000-3999; 6. 4000-4999; 7. 5000-7999; 8. 8000- up

The goal is to get a general idea about the industry and how the photogs are doing.

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #20 on:** September 09, 2012, 11:15 »

I can't find the permalink feature for a post - not sure if I'm missing it somehow, but it's very useful if you want to link to a specific post in a long thread.

I like having a symbol for portfolio size idea as long as it's just a few general brackets - for those who are anonymous it helps keep it that way and we get as much information from knowing a portfolio is over 5K images as we do from knowing that it's 9,750.

I'd suggest 4 brackets: under 500, 500-2000, 2,000-5,000 and over 5K

luissantos84 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 09, 2012, 11:40 »

it would be nice to have a DELETE feature, of course I am talking about our posts

Quote from: luissantos84 on August 25, 2012, 14:21

it would be nice to have the Online list at the bottom in alphabetical order

leaf · « **Reply #22 on:** September 09, 2012, 12:05 »

Quote from: jsnover on September 09, 2012, 11:15

I can't find the permalink feature for a post - not sure if I'm missing it somehow, but it's very useful if you want to link to a specific post in a long thread.

I like having a symbol for portfolio size idea as long as it's just a few general brackets - for those who are anonymous it helps keep it that way and we get as much information from knowing a portfolio is over 5K images as we do from knowing that it's 9,750.

I'd suggest 4 brackets: under 500, 500-2000, 2,000-5,000 and over 5K

The gauges need an update so your suggestion may be a good idea to implement. I'll certainly consider it. I've missed that link button too - I'll try and get it working tomorrow.

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