Forum Feedback - July 2010

[cdj]

I use the "What's New" tab nearly exclusively. It'd be great if there were a way for me to block threads that I'll never post in from populating there. I realize that's probably not possible, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

Alternatively, it would be nice if threads with generic titles (ie General Discussion) were given specific titles (ie PS3 TGT OD General Discussion) so my lazy ass wouldn't have to look over at what forum it's in to know whether or not it pertains to me.

One thing we can do for point #2 is make sure to name threads in a little more detail.

One request I have is if we can get the Whats new tab at the bottom of the page also if it's possible.

Hmmm....I don't know if that's possible, but we'll see what we can do.

[JeffHCross]

I agree with the name changes. Too many "General Discussion" threads. That's why I specifically created the Dynasty General Discussion with that name.

[ebin]

I use the "What's New" tab nearly exclusively. It'd be great if there were a way for me to block threads that I'll never post in from populating there. I realize that's probably not possible, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

Seconded. I'd also be happy with the ability to block whole forums I'd never actually visit. Either way, it's definitely more of a luxury feature. Maybe it should be a donator perk. Seriously though, I'm just happy to not have to click through all the forums individually.

[steelerfan]

I specifically created the Dynasty General Discussion with that name.

I took notice and give you kudos for that!

[Rudy]

I'm pretty sure OSatWork is flagged by the majority of systems out there. OS's main domain doesn't have anything in it that would auto-flag it either ... it's just a content check. OSatWork would be the same way.

My worksite has not found osatwork and it found this place in a week. It blocks virtually everything. I think it's something more complicated than just having a name change. I don't know what that is but I do know that OS does care a lot about keeping osatwork from being blocked.

[JeffHCross]

I've suddenly lost the ability to send PMs. I can't even use "Go Advanced" in a PM now. I can read them, but no send.

[cdj]

I've suddenly lost the ability to send PMs. I can't even use "Go Advanced" in a PM now. I can read them, but no send.

Is your inbox full? I don't think any of us touched permissions, but I'll take a look.

[JeffHCross]

Seems to work now. May have been a momentary permissions or site problem. When it was redirecting to the php for sending the message, it was failing. I wasn't getting an actual error ... just, basically, a 404.

[JeffHCross]

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[UGA14]

Interestingly enough, OS and OSatWork have identical meta keywords, etc. So you're telling me the only thing getting their website blocked is the domain name initially? Seems to me the keywords would also get it blocked since it mentions video games.

[cdj]

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Try again.

[JeffHCross]

Interestingly enough, OS and OSatWork have identical meta keywords, etc. So you're telling me the only thing getting their website blocked is the domain name initially? Seems to me the keywords would also get it blocked since it mentions video games.

Normally true. But sometimes filters and blocks have nothing to do with categorization and everything to do with content. For example, 106.5 WEND (I use this as an example since I know you're from Charlotte) has the following categories, according to my filter at work: Radio, Audio Stream, Adult Content. Now, I will be the first to admit that The End is one of the more adult sites/stations out there. But I'd presume it would take a content-check to actually see that.

I would guess that OSAtWork was created long after OperationSports was banned on most work filters. OSAtWork was probably never reviewed/reported/requested for review. OperationSports probably got enough traffic in the early days of filters or when it first started to generate a review. A content check would easily do them in.

TGT, for how quickly it was categorized, was probably just keywords.

[UGA14]

Well you've got to love working at a place with no filters and blocks. Of course since my major and working deals with IT, I highly doubt I'm going to filter myself.... or anyone, actually.

[SmoothPancakes]

I'm glad I work for Clear Channel Radio. I can visit pretty much any site I could desire to. There are no filters or blocks anywhere on our systems.

[JeffHCross]

I'm glad I work for Clear Channel Radio. I can visit pretty much any site I could desire to. There are no filters or blocks anywhere on our systems.

The station I was talking about a couple posts up is Clear Channel. So ... no shit

[SmoothPancakes]

The station I was talking about a couple posts up is Clear Channel. So ... no shit

Hey, I'm not gonna complain. Makes getting through some long, slow, boring days so much easier when I visit various sites like this thanks to no blocks and filters. I'm going to become very sad if our market's IT guy ever gets the bright idea of putting filters on our systems.