admin's blog
2006-Mar-19
Submitted by admin on Sun, 2006/03/19 - 6:32pm.In case anyone is wondering, and I know you are, I've kept myself busy with the site. I've just been really really bad about posting to my blog.
I've kept adding features and tweaking those already here but it's been difficult due to the low amount of traffic. Hopefully the ad in Out In The Mountains will drum up some interest in the site.
Meanwhile I'll just keep plugging away... (I do love doing this.)
2006-Feb-17
Submitted by admin on Fri, 2006/02/17 - 8:57am.Today I opened the site up to all GMLC members.
I also added profile pics for members. These pics are public (semi-public) and should be g-rated. Each member can post one picture to their profile, it is limited in size to 120x120 and 60kb.
Galleries have also been added but as of yet remain untested. I'll test the galleries within the next couple of days before I open them up to the members for posting. I'm still trying to determine if members can add their own 'personal' galleries or if they'll be limited to the galleries I've set up.
2006-Feb-13
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006/02/13 - 8:17pm.I've been spending a lot of time fine tuning the site for the past couple of days. There isn't too much more to do right now, I really need to see the site in action once members start to sign up.
Until then I'll just keep doing what I can.
2006-Feb-11
Submitted by admin on Sat, 2006/02/11 - 12:45am.I know I haven't posted to my blog in a few days but I haven't been slacking off either. I've kept myself bust working on a FAQ section and to do list (projects).
Beside all that I've tinkered with the configuration some so you might notice things look a little bit different.
I've been having a small problem with my subscriptions but I think I finally got it figured out. It's been a little hard without members posting to the site yet but I managed to get a few things through.
2006-Feb-07
Submitted by admin on Tue, 2006/02/07 - 9:24pm.I kept myself busy this evening. I added a to-do list and completed most of the items.
Tonight I added "user workspaces", a page where any user can see all their posted content in one place. This will make it easier for them to keep on top of their posts and also see if any comments or replies were posted.
But most importantly I added "sign-up sheets" to events. Any event where volunteers or additional help is needed can now have a sign-up sheet attached. Members can add themselves to the sign-up sheet and a message is sent to the event coordinator that they have signed up. A confirmation is sent to the member that they have signed up to assist at an event. And, finally, a reminder at a predetermined time, say the day before, is sent out to the member reminding them of the event and that they have signed up to assist.
2006-Feb-06
Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006/02/06 - 9:55pm.Didn't do too much today other than play with some of the graphics and start the support and faq pages. Added a support forum too. Site support that is...
It appears the point system is working pretty well, I think I'll keep it... It's a good gauge of member participation. I just have to remember to reset it when the site "offically" opens on February 17, 2006.
2006-Feb-05
Submitted by admin on Sun, 2006/02/05 - 2:32pm.Today I just did a little tweaking around the site. Nothing special so far.
I did add a point system to award points to the "active" users of the site. It awards points based on activity. A user earns 3 points for posting a blog, 2 points for posting a comment, 5 points for posting to the forums... etc. It would be nice to present a prize of some sort at each meeting to the month's most active member, or something... and the least active member wins
2006-Feb-04
Submitted by admin on Sat, 2006/02/04 - 1:28pm.6:40:28 p.m.
My eyes are bleeding from staring at this computer screen. I'm still having trouble with the listhandler. It appears that since the listhandler processes forum post done via e-mail to check for valid e-mail addresses that it does not in turn select these postings to be put out via the listhandler. They have already been processed. The listhandler will select manual post to the General Interest forum and Replies to post as new content and will send them to the list. I've tried a number of ways to get around this but so far nothing has worked. Now I'm looking into different modules that may accomplish the same thing.
2006-Feb-03
Submitted by admin on Fri, 2006/02/03 - 10:47am.Well I spent the morning trying to get the mailhandler and listserver running (still) and finally decided the problem was with the server and not the site... I was right. I'm waiting for a fix from the hosting service but I have to call it a day, I have to work this afternoon/evening and have to give up right now.
Fortunately I have the next three days off and can put in some serious time. Chris, leatherVT, has offered to be a beta-tester and I set up his account. I can't wait to have someone give me some feedback and try posting a few things. It'll be interesting to see what works and what doesn't.
2006-Feb-02
Submitted by admin on Thu, 2006/02/02 - 9:24pm.Today was Groundhog's Day... wasn't too bad with a little salt and pepper and a lot of bbq sauce...
Spent most of the evening trying to set up the listserver... notice I said trying... Tomorrow's another day, maybe I'll have a little better luck. For some reason something in the configuration is eluding me, big time. But I'm tired and I can't even think straight so I'll leave it for another day.
