Brainstorming for this forum

[net surfer]

FL, ты не понял, я не хочу только аватары и смайлы (вместо них пусть будут текстовые коды как при отключении смайлов в сообщении, типа :-D :-| :lol: :wink: :roll: ...). Если я отключу все картинки, я не буду видеть картинки на кнопках и другие иконки, а также картинки которые вставляют в сообщения.

[Triton]

Maybe a forum or sticky somewhere for people to post links to other online resources they find for learning Russian... vocabulary lists, audio files, dictionaries, Russian TV streams, etc.

Yes, it would be nice to have "Useful Links" forum. And another one for Russian music.

[Rtyom]

It would be nice to post messages with transcription signs. I see some problems with that lately.

[Rosa Anna]

How are you doing everybody? I am looking for ideas on how to make this forum a better place to learn Russian. What would you like to add, improve? Any ideas on new features, menu buttons, navigation, design, content, etc.? Let me know.

Master Admin,

I think you should add a chat. There are enough people on here enough of the time. But, is it a feasable idea

There may be a cost, or a large hassle, moderator issues, a bunch of pornography trolls, virus and hackers vs. good times and accelerated learning.

what do you think?

Thank you for this place though,
Best Regards

[Dogboy182]

i dont think the spam would be that bad if you had to be a member to log on to the chat.

[net surfer]

Web chat? Hell no! If people need a chat it's better to create a channel on one of existed IRC networks or set up a standalone IRC server.

[Rosa Anna]

Did I say "web chat"? No.
What part of what you just said rules out chat?
Nothing.
An irc chat-
I don't care what format you use MasterAdim.
Irc clients can be found free. How's that work on the developers side NetSurfer?
However, they take some instructional reading and be prepared to answer a bulk of questions comparable to the "How do I get cryllic to run on my machine?" threads.
I know of a forum that made a dual channel, meaning that most users could access a typical web chat, while others could enjoy the same conversation on irc.
I'm happy with any text channel you could possible provide us.

[net surfer]

You mean how to set up an IRC server? It's not difficult, you just need a server (hardware) with some *NIX clone, and a little free time. IRC software is free.

Well, the easiest way is just to create a channel on some existing IRC network. But I doubt there will be enough people there to chat. About a web-interface to IRC, maybe there're some scripts, maybe not. And don't forget about the time difference.

Actually you can do it the way you want, and probably the most people will be happy to use a web chat. It was just my opinion :)

[Rosa Anna]

I don't really know the .... well I know little enough about the operation of either one (hehe got a lesson though!) bolshoe spaceeba/o!

I like irc because of the "tools" such as pass-wording your nick; setting away; changing nick 'in room', absence of lag, the absence of god-dy graphics, and the quick key colors and fonts--but mostly the speed. Oh and not needing to have an explorer window open all the time.

I like the other, because well, hey, it works!



All I really want is a chat room.
My two cents I guess.

[kalinka_vinnie]

I think having to log on to a different site using a different program would be too much hassle for the majority of forum users. It would be much better to have a built in chat on the website (sorry netsurfer, I will send you some Aquavit instead).

[Rosa Anna]

A poll?
How many users would actually benifit from the use of a chat function if master admin went through all that trouble to install it?

It would make me want to buy from sponsoring sites


aquavit? Are you bringing goodies into the classroom?

[net surfer]

I think having to log on to a different site using a different program would be too much hassle for the majority of forum users. It would be much better to have a built in chat on the website (sorry netsurfer, I will send you some Aquavit instead).

LOL, Ok.
But could you send it before MA agree? So I'll be tipsy and won't get outraged when MA says yes.

[kalinka_vinnie]

To save transportation costs, you are all hereby invited to California for an Aquavit tasting session. That is, MY transportation costs

Anyway, I don't think MA is around to hear our voices anymore... or at least he seems to be turning the deaf ear to us

[MasterAdmin]

We had a chat on MSN but it showed lack of demand for a chat. It's hardly been used for us to switch it to our server. I would suggest users voice their opinion in this poll http://masterrussian.net/mforum/viewtop ... 6329#76329

[net surfer]

To save transportation costs, you are all hereby invited to California for an Aquavit tasting session. That is, MY transportation costs :lol:

No no no. Let's do it the way you told before! I can't afford to go to CA just to have a few glasses of Aquavit! Oh, wait... Maybe I got it the wrong way and you're going to pay for the tickets? Then no problem with the trip :D

[Eugene]

Is naughty language discussing allowed? I'll teach you !

[mike]

I'd like to get "Topic Reply Notification" letters for each reply, not for the first one I didn't read yet. And it would be good to enclose the reply in a letter.

This is a great idea...for inundating the mail server until it catches fire and explodes. There would be charred bits of sysadmins and Star Wars desk ornaments for miles.

You've got my support!

[MasterAdmin]

I'd like to get "Topic Reply Notification" letters for each reply, not for the first one I didn't read yet. And it would be good to enclose the reply in a letter.

Unfortunately, we cannot do it because such a system is protected by the US patent #6,525,74 "Method and system for conducting a discussion relating to an item". It was filed by Mr.Bezos from Amazon.com in 1999

[leslie_]

I really like learning about cultural tidbits. Interesting oddities such as Russian do not pick up money laying the street, or how it is bad luck to shake hands through a doorway. I feel like learning about social traditions, history and culture gives me insight and understanding. ..It is the fun part of language study.

[MasterAdmin]

Interesting oddities such as Russian do not pick up money laying the street

Who told you this one? Most Russians (if not all) would pick it up.