Website Design / Forum Upgrade Timeline

[Mezro]

After a shit bucket full of CMS, CMPS, CSS, and general pain in the fucking ass vBulletin functionality issues, the final site design mock up is actually running right now behind the current theme you guys are viewing. The next step is for Sarge to view it, gives us his feedback, address a few options, and give us the thumbs up. From there, Travis will fully apply the new look, we will kick the fucking tires for a day or two behind the scenes, and then launch this fucker like a backed up load! How long this takes depends on Sarge's feedback and the amount of final round edits Travis and Melton have to make.

Mezro...I can smell the finish line...hurry up and get here...

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Cool beans, thanks Mez.....

[GAR]

.. we will kick the fucking tires for a day or two behind the scenes, and then launch this fucker like a backed up load!

I thought I was not out-grossable - but then I read that line and shuddered.

That was fucking disgusting.

[Mezro]

Have not heard back from Sarge in regards to giving us the green light to move forward. In a holding pattern until I hear something.

Mezro...sorry guys...can't do anything until the boss gives us the thumbs up...

[Va Beach VH Fan]

I got in contact with Sarge, he emailed Mez, so hopefully we can get this finalized....

[Mezro]

I got in contact with Sarge, he emailed Mez, so hopefully we can get this finalized....

Just got his email. Things are moving again.

Mezro...thanks for the help VA...

[thome]

On Occasion We Should Consume Beer And Induce Frivolity.

[chefcraig]

How about including a link in the FAQ for the Roth Army Rank Structure ? This way, you would not have every new poster asking why there are "these odd titles under my username".

[Doctor Dude]

An interesting idea I have seen implemented on another board... similar to thanks and groans.

If a user receives 10 or more groans in a 24 hour period they are then prohibited from posting for an entire week.

A lot of the trollish behavior came to a dead stop after that implementation. Especially from veteran members who loved to stir up shit.

[chefcraig]

An interesting idea I have seen implemented on another board... similar to thanks and groans.

If a user receives 10 or more groans in a 24 hour period they are then prohibited from posting for an entire week.

A lot of the trollish behavior came to a dead stop after that implementation. Especially from veteran members who loved to stir up shit.

I dunno, bro...to me that sounds awfully hard to implement, let alone police at this particular site. I mean think about it, suppose you and me (or anyone else for that matter) happen to be minding our own business, and some halfwit (the type that feels the need to post his ignore list, for example) gets a bug up his ass and decides to spam any ten of our posts with groans. Because of the board's automatic protocol, we are instantly prevented from posting. So we then would have to pester a mod or supermod in order to get things fixed. And with all of the aliases around here, it would be a headache for the admins to deal with.

To me, this sounds more or less like giving the controls of a mass transit system to the riders, like allowing the brakes on a high speed commuter train to be accessed via a cord hanging in the passenger compartment. There is such a thing as enforcing safety, but it's quite another thing when the train comes off of the tracks at 90 MPH because some dufus thought he spotted a woodchuck.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

really, a woodchuck! where?

[Little Texan]

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? :tongue0011:

[Va Beach VH Fan]

But to get back on topic...

[Little Texan]

How is the website redesign project coming along? Haven't heard from Mez in a while. Is everything on hold again?

[Mezro]

How is the website redesign project coming along? Haven't heard from Mez in a while. Is everything on hold again?

Hey Texan. Sarge approved the design about 3 weeks ago, Travis started working on it and had to stop to finish up another project. He just started working on the site again earlier in the week. According to his email, Travis should be ready to start compatibility testing any day now. From there Sarge will take a look, give Travis the green light, and the site will go live. FYI - portions of the new design are running behind this one right now.

Mezro...thanks for your patience...I want this thing wrapped up just as much as you do...

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Mez, better hurry up, Sarge is getting ready to deploy.... In fact, I sent him an email earlier this week and he hasn't responded....

[Mezro]

Mez, better hurry up, Sarge is getting ready to deploy.... In fact, I sent him an email earlier this week and he hasn't responded....

Hey VA, I know he is going to deploy. He told me he will have internet access where he will be stationed and will be in touch. And I can only move an independent contractor (Travis) along so fast. I can have him launch the site right now, but it will be buggy without the compatibility testing.

Mezro...believe me when I say I want this done and off my back...

[Va Beach VH Fan]

OK that's cool, just didn't want it to fall through the cracks...

[Mezro]

OK that's cool, just didn't want it to fall through the cracks...

I completely understand that. I have been in contact with Travis, Melton, and Sarge through this whole process. I can't tell Travis not to take another project he needs to make a living.

Mezro...he is back on track and I am pushing him to finish up...

[Reverberator]

Cool ....how you doing Mez you fukker?

[Mezro]

Cool ....how you doing Mez you fukker?

Fucking tired brother. Lots of work related shit, been traveling to LA on a regular basis...looking for a break man. How about you? What sort of crazy shit have you got up your sleeve?

Mezro...have you been fucking midgets or anything interesting like that lately?...

[Reverberator]

Liven yerself up mate .... work is not fun .... unless you work in a midget themed lap dancing emporium like I do.

And I'm not the Midget I'm just the one who fucks him....

Oh dear.

[Mezro]

Liven yerself up mate .... work is not fun .... unless you work in a midget themed lap dancing emporium like I do.

And I'm not the Midget I'm just the one who fucks him....

Oh dear.

I enjoy work, but when it keeps going and going without a break, it gets old like the mold on a pair of dog's balls.

Mezro...keep pounding that dwarf...show that short fuck what the truck of love can do...

[Little Texan]

Hey Texan. Sarge approved the design about 3 weeks ago, Travis started working on it and had to stop to finish up another project. He just started working on the site again earlier in the week. According to his email, Travis should be ready to start compatibility testing any day now. From there Sarge will take a look, give Travis the green light, and the site will go live. FYI - portions of the new design are running behind this one right now.

Mezro...thanks for your patience...I want this thing wrapped up just as much as you do...

Cool! Thanks for the update, Mezro!

[jhale667]

Fucking tired brother. Lots of work related shit, been traveling to LA on a regular basis...looking for a break man.

Perhaps partake of a shaved asian or two whilst here?

[Mezro]

Just got an email from Travis. He should have the rest of the design applied and the compatibility testing done by Monday or Tuesday. I told him to call me with questions. Travis is a good guy. This has not been an easy project. At each stage he finds problems with vBulletin, or a plug-in that doesn't work right, or something that needs to be fixed. The guy has put in way more hours than what he originally agreed to, won't end up making shit on this gig, and is still working hard to finish the job.

Mezro...I really appreciate his effort...

[Mezro]

Perhaps partake of a shaved asian or two whilst here?

I had some fun down there for sure. But the fucking traffic in LA makes going anywhere a nightmare!

Mezro...how the fuck do you deal with the 405? That thing is backed up like a constipated cow...

[Va Beach VH Fan]

I know I speak for Sarge when I say we appreciate all of your efforts, can't wait to see the finished product....

Next time I can make it out to the Left Coast, the shaved Asian is on me !!

[jhale667]

I had some fun down there for sure. But the fucking traffic in LA makes going anywhere a nightmare!

Mezro...how the fuck do you deal with the 405? That thing is backed up like a constipated cow...

Yeah, traffic does indeed blow, that's the downer as you put it, about going - anywhere. You take surface street shortcuts wherever possible, but sometimes there's no way around it, you just have to deal with it...and allot the extra HOUR for travel time...lol

[Mezro]

Just a quick update. Travis worked on tweaking a bunch of things yesterday and will be working on some more stuff today. There are a ton of little details to sort out. Melton and I have started checking the site for problems/design inconsistencies etc. We will all be doing compatibility testing as well. You also might see some test related stuff pop up (like on the home page) over the next few days. From what Travis tells me, we should be ready to show Sarge the completed site this week.

Mezro...and that is all for now...

[Anonymous]

Shit, this site takes as much time & drama to be done has a fuckin' Van Halen album...

Will Eddie shit out an album before this site is done or is it the cuntrary?

Cheers! :bottle:

[Mezro]

Shit, this site takes as much time & drama to be done has a fuckin' Van Halen album...

Will Eddie shit out an album before this site is done or is it the cuntrary?

Cheers! :bottle:

To truly embody the Van Halen spirit, Travis and Melton are out, Gary Cherone and Mike Post are in

Mezro...I now return to the slowest moving team since the Special Olympics curling squad...

[Blaze]

we all appreciated that you are double checking the gigolo for cooties before sending over.
I have love for you.
Love Blaze

[Mezro]

we all appreciated that you are double checking the gigolo for cooties before sending over.
I have love for you.
Love Blaze

Travis and I are picking out all of the crabs for you guys.

Mezro...trying to give you the cleanest clam experience possible...

[Blaze]

Thank you Mez. I do like good meat.

[GAR]

Taco meat, or meaty-meat..

[Jagermeister]

DAMNIT!

I don't know what the deal is but when you try to post several lines the goddamn box jumps around and won't let you stay in one place. I had to post the thread and then edit it to get everything done. Real pain in the fucking ass!!!!!

[GAR]

DAMNIT! I don't know what the deal is but when you try to post several lines the goddamn box jumps around and won't let you stay in one place.

Some of my best dates have wound up like that!

[Jagermeister]

I'm serious. It fucking sucks!

Strated last week or early this week!

[GAR]

I saw the thread you're talking about, and know the jitter-thing you're talking about.

Try clearing your browser cache, or adjusting your page-file size.. if you're using a PC.

(don't ask how, I wouldn't even know where to find THAT anymore!)