New DirtRider.com, New Forum—What do you think?
  • Lindsey LovellLindsey Lovell
    Posts: 1,708
    Hi everyone,

    What do you think of the new look and feel? I will admit it's going to take a bit to adjust to the placement of things on the new forum since it is completely unfamiliar. On the content side, did you guys noticed the simplified categories? I still need to re-organize the content in some categories due to the minimization of some old categories. Let's hear your feedback! We want to create a better DirtRider.com for you.

    See Chris Denison's note about the new website: http://www.dirtrider.com/features/bigger-faster-stronger/


    — Lindsey
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    Southern California, The epicenter of everything MX =)
  • DLHamblinDLHamblin
    Posts: 5,309
    So far I like, new but not over powering where you can't find anything!  Still exploring!
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    Dave H
    2011 CRF-450R
    2006 YZ250 (Son now rides it)
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  • csullycsully
    Posts: 6,648
    Yea, I like it!  So much cleaner and nicer looking…still navigating through it. :)
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    -Courtney

    "Only the desert has a fascination to ride alone in the sun in the forever unpossessed country away from man. That is a great temptation."
    --D.H. Lawrence
  • TheFishGuyTheFishGuy
    Posts: 2,111
    Doesnt show post count. While I see some advantages to that, I also see people losing a reason to stick around long term. Post count showed some sort of seniority, whether anyone wants to believe that or not. Just my 2 cents.
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    Tim
    Arizona
    (2007 KTM 300xc)
    (1977 Yamaha dt-250 MINT condition!)
    (2002 Yamaha TTR-125 Wife's bike)
    Proud member of ArizonaTrailRiders.org

    "Live every week, like it's Shark Week"

    "I wanna make bank, bro!... I wanna drive a Range!"

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  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    Nice :) 
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    yea post count was a double edged sword
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    Whats Fantasy Race??
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • TheFishGuyTheFishGuy
    Posts: 2,111
    But I will say, the site looks much cleaner.
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    Tim
    Arizona
    (2007 KTM 300xc)
    (1977 Yamaha dt-250 MINT condition!)
    (2002 Yamaha TTR-125 Wife's bike)
    Proud member of ArizonaTrailRiders.org

    "Live every week, like it's Shark Week"

    "I wanna make bank, bro!... I wanna drive a Range!"

    image
  • TheFishGuyTheFishGuy
    Posts: 2,111
    Can we get the recent thread section back? I liked that feature, I don't see it on a lot of forums, it was a nice feature for this site.
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    Tim
    Arizona
    (2007 KTM 300xc)
    (1977 Yamaha dt-250 MINT condition!)
    (2002 Yamaha TTR-125 Wife's bike)
    Proud member of ArizonaTrailRiders.org

    "Live every week, like it's Shark Week"

    "I wanna make bank, bro!... I wanna drive a Range!"

    image
  • TheFishGuyTheFishGuy
    Posts: 2,111
    Whoa, I see post counts now, what's happening, its like my requests are instantly happening, am I dreaming?

    I want a pony!!!! And a Dodge Challenger!!!!!
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    Tim
    Arizona
    (2007 KTM 300xc)
    (1977 Yamaha dt-250 MINT condition!)
    (2002 Yamaha TTR-125 Wife's bike)
    Proud member of ArizonaTrailRiders.org

    "Live every week, like it's Shark Week"

    "I wanna make bank, bro!... I wanna drive a Range!"

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  • GuitarShredsGuitarShreds
    Posts: 745
    I don't like it.  I can't see what thread was posted in last from the main page.
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  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    I guess its not completely done.  I Like the text pallet. Gives sum Vureyehity :0)
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    how du u reply 2 sum1's thread?? :/
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • NZriderNZrider
    Posts: 5,090
    Hey my sign in works again!
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  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • CRocky125CRocky125
    Posts: 1,492
    I like it ^so far, the mobile site will come handy since I use mobile most of the time. It will take a while to get used to though
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    2009 Rmz250
  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    sup rock?
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,012
    testing http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/PaulB14/2012 power line poker run/DSC02425.jpg
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,012
    I would like to start a new thread about a recent ride I took, in the "play riding" section.   How do I get a new thread started?    
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,012
    trying to figure out how to do a direct link... can anyone give me some help here?   Thanks!

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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,012
    okay, if I right click on that little blue box with the question mark in my previous post, I can see the video, is there another way to do this? Also, how do I go back to a post and edit or add to it?

    http://s459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/PaulB14/2012 power line poker run/?action=view&current=M4H02422.mp4
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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,012
    bear with me as I experiment a little bit here;  http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/PaulB14/2012 power line poker run/DSC02447.jpg


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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,012
    these pictures were taken at various places along the poker run route that I set up for this weekend.  

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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,012
    okay, when I used the "insert image" box, what you get is the little blue box with the question mark inside.   If I just paste the direct link code from my photo-bucket account, here is what you get:


    not sure what the hyper link does, but can't seem to get it working either.   ????
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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,012
    let's try to center the picture:


    this is differentand unique


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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • CRocky125CRocky125
    Posts: 1,492
    it is a little confusing still. and how do you go about commenting on a single post? also how do you add emoticons?

    sup ML? still waiting to hit the track, probably next weekend though since a grad party is this weekend
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    2009 Rmz250
  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,012

    Poker Run Pictures


    Clearing Trail:

    Water water:

    Rock ledges:



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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • CRocky125CRocky125
    Posts: 1,492
    I figured out how to start a new thread. on the first page with all the options, look to the right and you should see the option to start a new discussion
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    Ride Red
    2009 Rmz250
  • Kiwi450xKiwi450x
    Posts: 3,637
    Oooh, I dunno about this...
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  • Kiwi450xKiwi450x
    Posts: 3,637

    If someone's looking for a job, it would be good to have the active posts system back.

    I think I like some of the other stuff you've done though.

    Now we can abuse Koby in technicolour...   LOL

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  • csullycsully
    Posts: 6,648
    I agree with the Active Threads/Posts….that was a cool feature.  

    I am really loving it though…seems like it's finally up with the times.  Good work everyone! 
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    -Courtney

    "Only the desert has a fascination to ride alone in the sun in the forever unpossessed country away from man. That is a great temptation."
    --D.H. Lawrence
  • Kyle-71Kyle-71
    Posts: 381
    I agree, The Active Posts was one of the best features. This has a Recent Activity area....it just don't work the same.

    Overall, I like it though. Good job DR!!!
  • Kyle-71Kyle-71
    Posts: 381

    Hey Paul. I can't figure out how to quote you... But to edit you posts, there is an edit option next to your user name on your posts. I can't see your pics though, unless I click on the links....


    Probly still a work in progress.....

  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,012
    I clicked "mark all viewed" and it showed all the recent posts of different topics, once you scroll down past all the push pins  :P
    and thanks for the help Kyle!  Got it

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    NW Montana - Where the pavement ends and the fun begins
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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • PaulB14PaulB14
    Posts: 8,012
    Kyle-71:  Hey Paul. I can't figure out how to quote you...


    Hey Kyle, I just copied and pasted your name, then your comment, the old fashioned way....

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    2005 KTM 300exc
    1977 SUZUKI PE250
  • Kyle-71Kyle-71
    Posts: 381

    Thanks Paul!!!


    I see how the "mark all viewed" works now. Like you said, after you scroll through all the stickies :P


    Still not the same as the Active Posts we had before, but it works!

  • CRWOODS
    Posts: 455
    Hi Dan
  • TheFishGuyTheFishGuy
    Posts: 2,111
    Darkening each users grey box that outlines their name, pic and post count would be good. If you scroll around a thread quickly, it seems a bit tough to separate everything. Maybe just a tad darker shade of grey?

    I would also limit sizes of text. I see some posts with text so big, the letters are being cut off. While I like all these features and customizations, it can kill the "flow" of the forum. Remember what happened to Myspace? Too much customization, and before long you couldn't even understand peoples pages- thus people stopped using it.
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    Tim
    Arizona
    (2007 KTM 300xc)
    (1977 Yamaha dt-250 MINT condition!)
    (2002 Yamaha TTR-125 Wife's bike)
    Proud member of ArizonaTrailRiders.org

    "Live every week, like it's Shark Week"

    "I wanna make bank, bro!... I wanna drive a Range!"

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  • DLHamblinDLHamblin
    Posts: 5,309

    Well, I know some bugs have been found and addresed, so its still a work in process.  I will ask on the Active Posts, if thats possible.


    I kinda like not having post count; that was a constant issue here and at other sites.

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    Dave H
    2011 CRF-450R
    2006 YZ250 (Son now rides it)
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  • Kyle-71Kyle-71
    Posts: 381
    DLHamblin



    Posts: 5,147



    Well, I know some bugs have been found and addresed, so its still a
    work in process.  I will ask on the Active Posts, if thats possible.


    I kinda like not having post count; that was a constant issue here and at other sites.

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    Sorry Dave....But you have 5,147 posts :)


    Agree, A work in progress!

    Active Posts would be Nice! It would also be a good idea if they let us know that you are Admin.... Courtney Mod.... ect....

  • Dirt Dont HurtDirt Dont Hurt
    Posts: 2,678
    Not bad, but will definetly have to get used to it! I like it its way cleaner and feels organized but still doesn't feel just right yet. Is there a mobile site? CR we're on the same page im always going off my phone, maybe we could hook this place up with those forum apps so this will be eaasy to navigate via mobile, or do we have or own format?
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    No cams, No valves, No problems
    -2000 Yamaha YZ125
  • Dirt Dont HurtDirt Dont Hurt
    Posts: 2,678
    Anyone know how to change profile pics or link images into sigs yet?
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    "Be nice to your mechanic or make sure to double check your axle nuts"

    No cams, No valves, No problems
    -2000 Yamaha YZ125
  • CRocky125CRocky125
    Posts: 1,492
    Dirt Dont Hurt





    Not bad, but will definetly have to get used to it! I like it its way
    cleaner and feels organized but still doesn't feel just right yet. Is
    there a mobile site? CR we're on the same page im always going off my
    phone, maybe we could hook this place up with those forum apps so this
    will be eaasy to navigate via mobile, or do we have or own format?

    It has a fairly good mobile site now... that being said i dont need to zoom in on every post to get a good read.

    im still figuring things out. so far i figured out how to insert images and start new threads and lots of other things
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    2009 Rmz250
  • Kiwi450xKiwi450x
    Posts: 3,637
    DLHamblin
    Posts: 5,147

    Well, I know some bugs have been found and addresed, so its still a work in process. I will ask on the Active Posts, if thats possible.


    I kinda like not having post count; that was a constant issue here and at other sites.

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    I don't see post count as any kind of issue, although I will concede the odd muppet has been known to take it far too seriously.  

     This new set up could be quite good if we play our cards right...

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  • pojp58pojp58
    Posts: 10,599
    It looks good but Most Active / My Threads and pasting pictures instead of a link in your thread was the best things of the forum. It made it very easy to go back and comment on threads you posted on. You didn't have to remember where you were. Just limit the pic size if it matters.
    DR was set up like no other forum which is way is was so great.
    I agree with Fish. You don't want to became another Myspace.

    Not trying to sound negative here because I think the site looks great, its just not flowing yet.

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  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    I agree with POP and Fish.  I posted a pic using a "Direct Link" instead of the image code. kinda worked better.

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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • daggitdaggit
    Posts: 9,487
    Resent Post button and it's a go!
    Never Too Old
  • TheFishGuyTheFishGuy
    Posts: 2,111
    That's how Craigslist let's you post large images, using the direct link instead of IMG wrapping.
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    Tim
    Arizona
    (2007 KTM 300xc)
    (1977 Yamaha dt-250 MINT condition!)
    (2002 Yamaha TTR-125 Wife's bike)
    Proud member of ArizonaTrailRiders.org

    "Live every week, like it's Shark Week"

    "I wanna make bank, bro!... I wanna drive a Range!"

    image
  • Moto_Moto_
    Posts: 10

    Hey moto heads can youread this and tell me what YOU THINK?

    http://www.motoxaddicts.com/forum/moto-chat-group1/moto-related-forum2/js7-james-stewart-sucks-but-why-thread92.0/#13

    Still 2 Smoking and now im ready for a Fofity!
  • pojp58pojp58
    Posts: 10,599
    I agree with Daggit, Recent Post is a must.
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  • Lindsey LovellLindsey Lovell
    Posts: 1,708
    Sorry guys and girls, I have been on the gas since the launch of the new website and forum (literally, I raced MiniMotoSX last night)... a big thank you to Dave for working with our team to enhance your experience on the new forums and taking the reigns on this while I'm out of town!! And to the GrindMedia team for getting requests and fixes out with a quick turn around. I will go through all of your posts tonight about requests, fixes, bugs, etc... THANK YOU everyone!
    — Lindsey
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    Southern California, The epicenter of everything MX =)
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