Upcoming Changes + I need Feedback

[Texas1911]

Alright boys and girls. I haven't done one of these in a while, but I figured I'd give you a heads up on some changes coming and get some feedback from ya'll.

Feedback (Please Answer the Following)

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for?

2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk?

3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why?

4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do?

5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here?

6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Gun-Talk/218938131470011

7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk

8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? http://www.youtube.com/user/TexasGunTalk

9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840

10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779

Changes

1) I'm working to improve the user experience and usability of the forum. I'm going to be making changes to the advertising system to help speed up the site for mobile and those of us not on broadband. This has the side effect of being more advantageous for the advertisers as well. The first step of this was taken a few months ago when we migrated to a faster server.

2) I've rolled out a commission system for anyone whom wants to make some side-cash. More info can be found here: http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/announcements-comments/34143-make-extra-cash-support-tgt.html

3) I purchased some additional software to integrate Facebook as well as mobile versions of the site for iOS (Apple) and Android. I will be rolling these out as soon as I can get the uploaded and setup.

 

[stx kid]

Alright boys and girls. I haven't done one of these in a while, but I figured I'd give you a heads up on some changes coming and get some feedback from ya'll.

Feedback (Please Answer the Following)

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for? entertainment/information

2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk? more PM space, and more regional group shoots ( yes I AM lonely down here)

3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why? More man cave pics? IDK I don't want to be in charge

4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do? Nah' I've got it figured it out now

5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here? Nah' yall are pretty quick to quell the trolls

6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Gun-Talk/218938131470011 yup

7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk twitter? wtf is that?!

8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? TexasGunTalk - YouTube yup

9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840 No hablo nerdo

10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779 you can do that?

Changes

1) I'm working to improve the user experience and usability of the forum. I'm going to be making changes to the advertising system to help speed up the site for mobile and those of us not on broadband. This has the side effect of being more advantageous for the advertisers as well. The first step of this was taken a few months ago when we migrated to a faster server.

Kinkey

2) I've rolled out a commission system for anyone whom wants to make some side-cash. More info can be found here: http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/announcements-comments/34143-make-extra-cash-support-tgt.html

whooo hooo CASH

3) I purchased some additional software to integrate Facebook as well as mobile versions of the site for iOS (Apple) and Android. I will be rolling these out as soon as I can get the uploaded and setup meh'.

posted in BOLD

 

[hkusp1]

More boats & hoes.

 

[RandomHero]

i just miss the e-trader rating thing.

 

[TMHonfire]

I like HKpro runs there site.

 

[Medic218]

I like the site the way it is and I think it is really easy to use.
If I would add anything it would be a quick link that shows up on every page, along with "new post", "pm", "faq" area that gives us quick access to all threads we have posted in and then the ability to search all those post without searching the rest of the site at the same time.

 

[Jakashh]

I use it to stalk TxDad. As soon as I find the last 3 letters of his street name, I'm never going to post again.

 

[matefrio]

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for? - Social outreach.

2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk? - Private Form that doesn't get google searched\members only.

3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why? - Sell Swag, Moderators of late have been slow. Study what threads get the most views and why then see what I could do to replicate.

4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do? Tap Talk on the android has a few short cuts I really like. Showing only the threads I've participated in, and such.

5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here? BS gets way in left field lately. Not that I'm not the problem at times.

6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas...18938131470011 Yes, but I keep a tighter grasp on my FB account and don't anymore.

7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk I don't tweet.

8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? TexasGunTalk - YouTube - Yes

9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840 - I don't Linkedin

10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779 - I'll look.


I'm not a fan of linking forms to FB. I understand if you do but it's annoying to me.

 

[Daily]

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for? Just joined, was looking to network with like minded shooters / gun enthusiasts. 2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk? I have not been here long enough to answer. 3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why? I would have free beer on the weekends. Answer to #2 still applies. 4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do? I feel like the forum is easy to use and is well organized. 5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here? All of the forums I have been on look and feel similar to this TGT. 6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Gun-Talk/218938131470011 Yes 7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk I do not have Twitter 8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? TexasGunTalk - YouTube I do not have a YouTube account 9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840 I do not have a LinkedIn account 10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779 I do not use Google +

 

[Thor]

Have you/ can you integrated tapatalk? It works well with SMF forums......... (it's for mobile users)

 

[tmd11111]

Alright boys and girls. I haven't done one of these in a while, but I figured I'd give you a heads up on some changes coming and get some feedback from ya'll.

Feedback (Please Answer the Following)

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for? entertainment/information

2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk? nothing

3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why? nothing

4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do? nope

5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here? nope

6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Gun-Talk/218938131470011 i do now

7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk nope

8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? TexasGunTalk - YouTube nope

9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840 nope

10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779 nope

Changes

1) I'm working to improve the user experience and usability of the forum. I'm going to be making changes to the advertising system to help speed up the site for mobile and those of us not on broadband. This has the side effect of being more advantageous for the advertisers as well. The first step of this was taken a few months ago when we migrated to a faster server.

2) I've rolled out a commission system for anyone whom wants to make some side-cash. More info can be found here: http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/announcements-comments/34143-make-extra-cash-support-tgt.html

3) I purchased some additional software to integrate Facebook as well as mobile versions of the site for iOS (Apple) and Android. I will be rolling these out as soon as I can get the uploaded and setup.

not much but its something

 

[Plano Mark]

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for? Information, look for gun stuff for sale.

2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk? Nothing

3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why? Nothing

4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do? It is easy to use.

5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here? Nope

6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas...18938131470011 Yes

7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk I'm not into being a twit.

8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? http://www.youtube.com/user/TexasGunTalk Nope, but I will.

9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840 Nope

10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779 Nope


All-in-all, it is a great Forum, informative, freindly and funny. Can't ask for more.

 

[shooterfpga]

Alright boys and girls. I haven't done one of these in a while, but I figured I'd give you a heads up on some changes coming and get some feedback from ya'll.

Feedback (Please Answer the Following)

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for?

i use it to meet local people to go shooting with, talk about similar interests, buy & sell.

2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk?

more exposure

3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why?

get more sponsors

4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do?

uh no, thanks for tapatalk. but even the main site is easy to browse

5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here?

more women

6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Gun-Talk/218938131470011

7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk

8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? http://www.youtube.com/user/TexasGunTalk

9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840

10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779

Changes

1) I'm working to improve the user experience and usability of the forum. I'm going to be making changes to the advertising system to help speed up the site for mobile and those of us not on broadband. This has the side effect of being more advantageous for the advertisers as well. The first step of this was taken a few months ago when we migrated to a faster server.

2) I've rolled out a commission system for anyone whom wants to make some side-cash. More info can be found here: http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/announcements-comments/34143-make-extra-cash-support-tgt.html

3) I purchased some additional software to integrate Facebook as well as mobile versions of the site for iOS (Apple) and Android. I will be rolling these out as soon as I can get the uploaded and setup.

bold

 

[shooterfpga]

Have you/ can you integrated tapatalk? It works well with SMF forums......... (it's for mobile users)

we have tapatalk. im using it right now to post. many of us use it as well. its been on here atleast since i joined.

 

[AcidFlashGordon]

Alright boys and girls. I haven't done one of these in a while, but I figured I'd give you a heads up on some changes coming and get some feedback from ya'll.

Feedback (Please Answer the Following)

1) What do you use Texas Gun Talk for? Conversation with fellow gun owners AND for "information" when I move to Texas after retirement (around September this year).

2) What do you feel is missing from Texas Gun Talk? I kind of miss the politics section

3) If you were in control of the site, what changes would you make and why? I can't answer that because I really have no idea what I'd do with control of a website.

4) Do you feel the forum is difficult to use? Is there anything you'd like to know how to do? Had no problems navigating the site OR posting links, videos, photos, etc.

5) Is there something on another forum that you enjoy that you'd like to see here? Site is fine by me.

6) Have you liked us on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Gun-Talk/218938131470011 I don't do facebook or any of those social gadfly functions.

7) Have you followed us on Twitter? @TexasGunTalk - https://twitter.com/#!/TexasGunTalk See previous answer.

8) Have you subscribed to us on YouTube? TexasGunTalk - YouTube I don't "subscribe" to anything on the internet.

9) Have you linked to me on LinkedIn? http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=132821840 See answer to 6 and 7

10) Have you +1'd us on Google+? https://plus.google.com/u/0/112479625691072207779 Never seen that "option" on Google.

Changes

1) I'm working to improve the user experience and usability of the forum. I'm going to be making changes to the advertising system to help speed up the site for mobile and those of us not on broadband. This has the side effect of being more advantageous for the advertisers as well. The first step of this was taken a few months ago when we migrated to a faster server.

2) I've rolled out a commission system for anyone whom wants to make some side-cash. More info can be found here: http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/announcements-comments/34143-make-extra-cash-support-tgt.html

3) I purchased some additional software to integrate Facebook as well as mobile versions of the site for iOS (Apple) and Android. I will be rolling these out as soon as I can get the uploaded and setup.

Some answers for ya.....

 

[Bithabus]

I'd like to see more traffic in the classifieds. Definitely bring back the feedback system and make leaving feedback mandatory.

 

[GaryH]

In my opinion the forum functions fine as it is except that the last message read button in a thread never takes me to the last message read.

As far as content, it's seems to be what it's intended to be: a place to cuss and discuss. No complaints. I only go to new messages when I log on. I really should spend more time perusing the various areas.

It's like looking in the refrigerator. I have a hard time not looking in when I walk by. I do it several times a day to see if somebody's left some goody for the taking.

 

[Driller]

I am just here to post stuff that antagonizes txinvestigator.

 

[F350-6]

I like the site layout. If I were going to change anything, I would be an auto-resize feature. I don't really know how to describe it, but for those of us who like the text in these posts to be on the larger size, I hold down the CTRL button and hit the + button and the text will get larger and easier to read. (I use firefox). When I do that on this site, I have to scroll left to right to read the threads. I've seen other forums that re-size the page, or wrap the text, or however you want to describe it so I don't have to scroll side to side to read it all.

Haven't subscribed to any of those other places like facebook, twitter, etc. I'm not on any of those places.

 

[epicurus]

I must admit that I only use TGT for buying and selling weapons. That said, I wish the classified section was broken down by sprcific cities or areas of the state. Many times I have to contact the seller to find out where they are, before I can decide to purchase the weapon, or not.

Jack