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If I Was In Charge of NEY

1) Everyone would have an avatar picture. It's like your face. Now, the pic wouldn't have to be your real face. For example- Narwhal has a narwhal. That's cool with me. When I think of Narwhal, I picture a narwhal. I'm a very visual person. I forget names easily, but I remember Noelle's "That's when I knew I wuz not favorite" signature picture. If that's even Noelle. I used to get Noelle and NQB mixed up name-wise. But I knew the siggy pic!

2) All newbies would be considered sane until proven crazy.

3) The whole "Congrats! You're engaged" type of posts would not occur. I think they're silly and completely off-the-wall crazy. Like, the OP isn't BSC. The person who tries to tell her she's engaged when she and her BF don't think so... THAT person is BSC. You can't TELL someone what their relationship status is.

4) The background would not be a clickable jeweler's ad. It would be purple.

5) I would change the text at the top of the forum from the whole "Found a dress and planned your flowers but no ring?" thing to something more like "In a serious relationship but still waiting for him to pop the question?" or whatever. Something that doesn't attract crazy people like flies to honey, and which better describes the actual tone of the board. I mean, it's really mean to encourage young women to plan their weddings before getting engaged when that is widely considered unacceptable and weird.

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Re: If I Was In Charge of NEY

  • edited December 2011
    - Would have a sticky at the top of the page telling new posters to take a deep breath and count to ten before responding to thread posts.  I have so much respect for new posters that come back with level-headed mature responses (even if I don't agree with them) than those that just start calling us all bitches.

    - Would have another sticky at the top with a general survey that each person on this board would fill out, "vets" included. That way, if I'm wondering who in the hell a poster is, I can just go to the sticky and find out that she in engaged, has been with her FI for three years, and her favorite movie is Rocky.

    - Would also change the header to something a little less BSCworthy. And include the fact that all women - single to married - are welcome.

    - I miss the dictionary. I don't care if it's flame-worthy, it kept me from having to answer "what does BSC mean?" twice a day.

    - Trolls would get banned automatically.

    - We'd have more weekly traditions. I'm coming to love Wednesday Top 5 and Thursday Fake Registries. We need like a Roast-a-Poster Tuesday (in a funny way, not mean way). That would be kinda amazing, given the insane humor on this board.

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  • edited December 2011
    If someone can list all the regular weekly posts we have, I'll compile some kind of newbie-info sticky. I don't know the posts, I just participate if I have time.
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  • edited December 2011
    I actually have no clue how to change my avatar, that's why my puppy stays in my sig ALWAYS. 

    I agree there should be something that is static to help learn who posters are though, and I'm best with pictures.

    The jewelry add is annoying.  I found out the other day it was actually clickable, and was uber-peeved.

    I would change the heading at the top, and I like the sticky idea for people to fill out basic info so we have a running list of who's on the board.

    Really you guys named pretty much everything I would do except for I would bring back the thing where you could click a button to see what posts you'd written on and the ones with new replies were highlighted.  That made posting *way* easier for me, and it made it easier to juggle more than one board and keep up with everyone.
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  • edited December 2011
    For a running survey, I would suggest the following:

    Name (screenname):
    Age:
    Location:
    SO's Age:
    What You Do:
    What SO Does:
    State of Relationship:
    How Long You've Been Together:
    When We're Getting Married (mo/yr)(if applicable):
    Fur Babies:
    Favorite Color:
    Favorite Food:
    Favorite Movie:
    Favorite Thing About Your SO:
    Least Favorite Thing About Your SO:
    Describe Your Personality:
    Snark Level (1-10):
    Tell Us Something Interesting About Yourself:

    Ladies, feel free to add to above if you can think of other pertinent facts to know...

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  • Ana_2985Ana_2985 member
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    edited December 2011
    On my month board, they have a survey like this.  The moderator keeps it as a link it her sig.  Every so often she posts a thread for new people to fill it out.  I don't think it's a bad idea.


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  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_charge-of-ney?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:b1a2a43b-5acb-4683-93d4-4257e9c04c94Post:46f48177-4280-453d-8630-a9d005d721d9">Re: If I Was In Charge of NEY</a>:
    [QUOTE]On my month board, they have a survey like this.  The moderator keeps it as a link it her sig.  Every so often she posts a thread for new people to fill it out.  I don't think it's a bad idea.
    Posted by Ana_2985[/QUOTE]

    It would be nice to have. Especially for newbs, so at least they get familiar with the ladies on the board before they start posting.

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  • desertsundesertsun member
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    edited December 2011
    I personally feel like I get a better idea of a person by what they post, not random details about themselves.

    Not everyone is comfortable sharing tons of details about themselves right off the bat, and they shouldn't feel they have to in order to post here.

    Just my 2 cents.
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  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_charge-of-ney?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:b1a2a43b-5acb-4683-93d4-4257e9c04c94Post:d94b5b12-2f9b-4cfb-9213-7523b2bd94ed">Re: If I Was In Charge of NEY</a>:
    [QUOTE]I personally feel like I get a better idea of a person by what they post, not random details about themselves. Not everyone is comfortable sharing tons of details about themselves right off the bat, and they shouldn't feel they have to in order to post here. Just my 2 cents.
    Posted by desertsun[/QUOTE]

    Well, people don't <em>have</em> to post on it, of course. It's optional. It would just be nice to have some basic background so I have a general idea of who I'm talking to.

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  • edited December 2011
    I like the idea of a place where everyone puts their info. I have a hard time remembering who is who unless you are really a regular.

    The diamond ad drives me nuts especially because it's clicky.

    I dislike the whole, congrats, you're engaged! thing for the reasons you stated.

    I wish there was a better way of being notified when someone posts on a thread other than email.

    I wish there was a way to know if/when someone mentions your name. I forget to go back and look at threads sometimes.
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  • Ana_2985Ana_2985 member
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    edited December 2011
    Well, it certainly wouldn't be mandatory.  And maybe the more personal details could be left out.  But I think it helps to know a general age and state of relationship because it can affect my advice.  Plus I sometimes even forget stuff about regular posters.
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  • edited December 2011
    Hahaha. Jeana, you'llbe in trouble if I ever change the bird pic.

    I'd also get rid of the diamond ad. SO. ANNOYING.  Especially since it's clicky.
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    Completely off-topic, but can I just say, ana, I just realized you have a planning bio? And I love all of it? lol

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  • PandaBurrPandaBurr member
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    There, I made a avatar just for you jeana. I hope the resolution is right.
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_charge-of-ney?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b1a2a43b-5acb-4683-93d4-4257e9c04c94Post:b09e80dc-136e-4d34-aa66-99e9aff249a8">Re: If I Was In Charge of NEY</a>:
    [QUOTE]Completely off-topic, but can I just say, ana, I just realized you have a planning bio? And I love all of it? lol
    Posted by oceana919[/QUOTE]

    Ha thanks!  I never AWed it beause it was so sparse at first.  We only have 2 months until we go to book everything, so I've got a pretty good amount of ideas together now.
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  • edited December 2011
    Yay, Panda!

    Actually, I also know you by your sig. But I like the avatar! I mean, what would happen if you ever removed the WoW sig? I wouldn't know who you were anymore! You'd be like the Invisible Woman.
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  • desertsundesertsun member
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    edited December 2011
    Ana, I like the gold/pink inspiration board (2nd one down)! So pretty! but I like the first gray one, too!

    Can't wait to see more... :)
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  • PandaBurrPandaBurr member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_charge-of-ney?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b1a2a43b-5acb-4683-93d4-4257e9c04c94Post:bbf33b6f-0bf2-4639-b9af-9b0360e1c3b3">Re: If I Was In Charge of NEY</a>:
    [QUOTE]Yay, Panda! Actually, I also know you by your sig. But I like the avatar! I mean, what would happen if you ever removed the WoW sig? I wouldn't know who you were anymore! You'd be like the Invisible Woman.
    Posted by jeanacorina[/QUOTE]

    That's actually why I haven't taken it down even though I've been clean for a little while now. It's recognizable ;)
  • desertsundesertsun member
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    Oh, and I like on the nest how you can see how many views a thread has. That would be nice. It'd give us some idea of how many lurkers are out there.
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  • leia1979leia1979 member
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    edited December 2011
    I never even noticed the ad background until I read about it several times today. For me, it's only a half inch margin at either edge of my browser.

    I like the idea of a who's-who directory (optional).

    I wish the board could automatically show me "posts since your last visit," but I don't think it's within the programming of the board itself. They have a fantastic implementation of this at televisionwithoutpity.com.
  • rickylee244rickylee244 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_charge-of-ney?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:b1a2a43b-5acb-4683-93d4-4257e9c04c94Post:b09e80dc-136e-4d34-aa66-99e9aff249a8">Re: If I Was In Charge of NEY</a>:
    [QUOTE]Completely off-topic, but can I just say, ana, I just realized you have a planning bio? And I love all of it? lol
    Posted by oceana919[/QUOTE]

    *Goes and looks*

    Love love love your save the dates! They are really adorable! And your venue is gorgeous!
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_charge-of-ney?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b1a2a43b-5acb-4683-93d4-4257e9c04c94Post:e570def6-3582-47be-877e-9cba431c18e3">Re: If I Was In Charge of NEY</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: If I Was In Charge of NEY : *Goes and looks* Love love love your save the dates! They are really adorable! And your venue is gorgeous!
    Posted by rickylee244[/QUOTE]

    Thanks!  I'm starting to get excited about it.

    Desert - I think everything will be mostly gold/champagne with a little bit of pink and gray here and there, so a little bit of both boards!

    I have to go update it now that attention has been drawn to it.

    Edit: Good thing you alerted me - there were so many mistakes!  I should've put more time into it before I posted it.  I was just so surprised I got it to work!
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