time to redecorate AO

[hill160881]

My concern is that the old threads would be lost in an update. Is this a possibility?

[Arstron]

My concern is that the old threads would be lost in an update. Is this a possibility?

If you transfer it to another server or upgrade to the latest version of vbulliten then nothing would be lost at all. If you transfer to a different type of forum, well that would depend if there was a conversion available. Everyone might have to reset their passwords, but most conversions go fairly good with you having to pull out only one hand full of hair.

[VecTor]

I agree with Olsson post #45. Not that its needed but even something as simple as a AGD sticker or patch to show off are AGD spirit!

[Flatliner333]

I would be willing to pay the yearly $$$ .

[kfletch]

AGD Revival

As a life long Mag owner I too would do my part to help. All the men in my family run Mag's and we get plenty of attention from players here in Northeast Ohio. Paintball is hurting with the shape the economy is in, but that means larger companies like DYE, Tippman etc. are hurting worse. Best time for growth is when your competition is shrinking. I for one would love to see AGD products back in our local shoppes.

[kfletch]

Ps

PS: I'm also out of work, need a local rep....lol

[GoatBoy]

I don't think the site is in need of a redesign in as much as everyone needs to perhaps be a little more forward looking.


1. Forums seem to be a thing of the past. There has to be a simpler, decentralized, and free way to share information.

We archive the old information but lock it down. Then we move on.

Initial idea was FMS on Freenet, although I don't think this would serve any archival purpose, and Freenet runs like a dog.

That would be closest thing to a Bittorrented forum where anyone willing could help "host" content.

2. OK, even if we don't need a redesign, perhaps exerting some control over Google Ad content might be in order. I keep getting this ad for horny MILF porn stars who are apparently looking for *me*. While I am flattered, perhaps these ads are not in accordance with site guidelines.

3. If there's no money to be made in paintball, then I guess AGD as a company should be pretty cheap to purchase, right?

Forget a kickstarter for the forum -- what about a kickstarter to buy the Automag IP and open source it?

[luke]

My .02 cents:
*I think paying a fee to be a member is a mistake over all.
*I think there should be enough advertising for the site to pay the yearly hosting fees. (Add more if needed.)
*So that leaves us in need of raising funds for software and hardware.
A. Tom needs to set up a PayPal account for straight out donations.
B. We can hold online raffles to raise additional funds.
C. I have no ideas for labor and regular maintenance.

I have no problem chipping in a few dollars and I can also chip in parts to help raise some money in the raffles. Additional raffle donations can come from members that have an overflow of used parts, for most that wont be a problem.
We need some real number$ so we have a place to start.

[Beemer]

2. OK, even if we don't need a redesign, perhaps exerting some control over Google Ad content might be in order. I keep getting this ad for horny MILF porn stars who are apparently looking for *me*. While I am flattered, perhaps these ads are not in accordance with site guidelines.

^^^

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[Fred]

Beemer just won the internet.

[GoatBoy]

lulz, man, I need to turn off cookies or something then

[BTAutoMag]

we've all learned something very important. AO is a very special place that we want to keep. everyone from new player, tinkerers, vetrans, and someone who likes goats and older ladies

[mpsd]

we've all learned something very important. AO is a very special place that we want to keep. everyone from new player, tinkerers, vetrans, and someone who likes goats and older ladies

Wait... What?!?! Hahahaha

[Justus]

1. Forums seem to be a thing of the past. There has to be a simpler, decentralized, and free way to share information.

Got to disagree here. Forums aren't a thing of the past, they've really come to the forefront of topical internet dialogue for the sharing of common interests and ideas. And I don't know why you'd want something that is decentralized. That would prohibit everyone from finding like-minded individuals and relevant information.

I mean, once you have a group of like-minded people who all want to converse about the same topics, then yeah you could go to something a little more fluid like a Facebook group or something. But for the purpose of archiving information and ideas to make them convenient and easy to find and join in, nothing beats a good ol' message board.

Beemer just won the internet.

Agreed! I was thinking the same thing when I read that.

[Fred]

Barely anybody posts on the AO Army facebook page. There goes your idea of forums not being relevant.