Get to see what goes on in the background of this site, and perhaps gain some insight as to why I can be a "jerk" to some.
Update 3/21/09 (and testers needed).
Posted 03-21-2009 at 11:45 PM by Steven
With about two months before we relaunch TNv4, I have *most* of the forum stuff complete. In fact, it gets hard for me to look at this site and how narrow it is.
I've started to work on the main part of the site, particularly the news. This is the highlight of the changes, because this will totally change how we think about and do news.
We'll be going to a blog-style format, allowing for more original posts as well as our traditional news. Best of all, comments can and will be made directly from the forums.
Now, to ask... will your comments from previous news stories carry over? The answer to that is no. However, your post counts will not go down.
Why the change? We've seen resistance to contribution on this site. Many of you won't leave the cocoon of the forums, which in my opinion, is very sad of you. While you can post comments on news directly from the forums, you will still be expected to contribute news items. That means, the next Cedar Fair news story will not go under parks, you will have to submit under News. Moderators will be instructed to close news items as such.
Well, how do you post news? You'll be able to post a blog entry, which will then enter a queue. Our editors will make any necessary revisions and approve it.
Also, I am also looking for testers. Please post here if you are interested.
I've started to work on the main part of the site, particularly the news. This is the highlight of the changes, because this will totally change how we think about and do news.
We'll be going to a blog-style format, allowing for more original posts as well as our traditional news. Best of all, comments can and will be made directly from the forums.
Now, to ask... will your comments from previous news stories carry over? The answer to that is no. However, your post counts will not go down.
Why the change? We've seen resistance to contribution on this site. Many of you won't leave the cocoon of the forums, which in my opinion, is very sad of you. While you can post comments on news directly from the forums, you will still be expected to contribute news items. That means, the next Cedar Fair news story will not go under parks, you will have to submit under News. Moderators will be instructed to close news items as such.
Well, how do you post news? You'll be able to post a blog entry, which will then enter a queue. Our editors will make any necessary revisions and approve it.
Also, I am also looking for testers. Please post here if you are interested.
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I assume staff are already "volunteered" to be staffers. If not, I'll gladly sign on to test.Posted 03-23-2009 at 05:30 PM by Andrew P
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I'll test if you need it!Posted 03-23-2009 at 09:02 PM by Woodie4-07 
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I updated it with a screenshot. It's not done, but this is to show the progress and where we're headed. Obviously, that's not real news, but I can't import our current news (complete with categories and such) until next week.
Testing will begin next week, and should last for one week.Posted 03-24-2009 at 09:36 AM by Steven -
Yes please, assuming that I'm not already volunteered...Posted 03-27-2009 at 02:56 AM by James R -
No, sorry I'm so busy being unemployed I can't help out.
Sarcasm: The next best thing to humor.
I'll be glad to help out.Posted 03-27-2009 at 06:56 AM by Wes -
What's this about screwing quick brown foxes?!?!
Yeah, I'll help out, too.Posted 03-27-2009 at 10:30 PM by Brian F - How about some members. Staff are automatically included but I need member help.Posted 03-27-2009 at 11:50 PM by Steven
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I'll test!Posted 03-28-2009 at 02:36 PM by rckrazy06 -
I could try too if still needed.Posted 03-28-2009 at 06:48 PM by Leo C -
Sure I'll help if you still need it!Posted 03-29-2009 at 04:11 PM by markham2020 -
Sure, what the hay. If you still need it, I'll go along for the ride. And I must say I'm glad to see some color consistency. I never did understand the black and blue logo, when there was virtually none on the rest of the site.Posted 03-30-2009 at 12:42 AM by 89magnumxl200
Updated 03-30-2009 at 12:45 AM by 89magnumxl200 -
I'll be happy to help.Posted 03-30-2009 at 08:11 PM by Carowinds 73-03 - You mentioned staff is already signed up. How do you access the beta site? I'd like to take some free time today and look through it.Posted 04-01-2009 at 12:55 PM by Michael C
- There is info in the staff forums regarding that.
Also, since you're SpeedZone staff, there's some particular info that you need to know.Posted 04-01-2009 at 03:23 PM by Steven -
I can look at it too if you would like...I don't know if I'm too late, but I'm willing to take a look. (I'm a website builder for several sites)Posted 04-03-2009 at 01:12 AM by The Toader - It's closed to new testers at this point.Posted 04-03-2009 at 09:32 AM by Steven
