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Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

11/24/2009 02:05:22 PM · #27

Originally posted by snaffles:

So when does this go into effect?

Originally posted by langdon:

Later this week...

DCNUTTER

Canon EOS-7D

11/24/2009 02:11:25 PM · #28

Sounds great! Thanks for all the new shiny improvements added to the site!

Simms

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

11/24/2009 02:20:33 PM · #29

Long overdue, but not going into that now.. cheers Langdon - cant wait to see it in action.

EstimatedEyes

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm GF 45mm f/2.8

11/24/2009 02:26:55 PM · #30

Great addition. Thanks Langdon.

Would be nice if there were a way to use it to send group PMs, which could come in handy when running side challenges and tourneys, not to mention DPL when we get around to season 2 (yeah, right). I'm guessing there's a way to set it up so users can opt in to specific groups, to avoid the potential for abuse/spam.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

11/24/2009 02:31:11 PM · #31

I like retrieving all my email in one place so it's great that we have the option to leave it as it is now.

However, if I am on the site it would be convenient to see PMs as they come in. If the email option is chosen will PMs be available for viewing on the site as well or is it just one or the other?

11/24/2009 02:31:47 PM · #32

Originally posted by EstimatedEyes:

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

That's pretty much what it will be. You will also have the ability to send PMs to multiple recipients, and view replies (whether sent via email or on the site) on the site in a threaded format. You will have the ability to reply to all participants, or reply privately to the author of any PM in the thread, though it will not be possible to directly forward a PM, or to add/remove recipients on the fly. A reply via email to a PM will go to all recipients (essentially a reply to all), a reply privately to the author can be done on the site.

~Terry

11/24/2009 02:33:48 PM · #33

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

PMs will be stored and available on the site regardless. A copy will also go to your email, as they do now, unless you turn that option off (you will be able to do this on the Preferences page once the new PM feature goes live).

sfalice

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

11/24/2009 02:39:50 PM · #34

All this is absolutely elegant.
Glad it is about to be implemented.
Thank you.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

11/24/2009 03:46:59 PM · #35

Originally posted by snaffles:

Sounds cool and useful, kinda ineffecient to have to go to my email to check for PMs. So when does this go into effect?

The core functionality is ready to go. We're still working through some last-minute user-interface and cosmetic issues, and making a change to limit the potential for abuse by spammers. Once those are resolved it will be up to Langdon to flip the virtual switch.

Given the nature of the change, we felt it was important to make an announcement ahead of the change, to give those who might be concerned about privacy matters a chance to ask their questions and have them satisfactorily answered before any production messages were sent through the new system.

Photologist

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

11/24/2009 04:52:02 PM · #36

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

...and making a change to limit the potential for abuse by spammers.

Is captcha going to be implemented?

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

11/24/2009 05:02:44 PM · #37

Originally posted by Photologist:

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
...and making a change to limit the potential for abuse by spammers.

Is captcha going to be implemented?

The exact details are not yet finalized, but my understanding is they will only affect new accounts.

~Terry

Message edited by author 2009-11-24 17:03:18.

langdon

Canon EOS-20D

11/24/2009 08:59:21 PM · #38

Bump. This will likely be going live on Thursday.

pedrobop

Canon PowerShot SX100 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

11/24/2009 09:02:52 PM · #39

langdon...have you guys thought about a better search system for users and images but mainly for the Challenges History?

11/25/2009 12:45:05 PM · #40

Bump for anyone who missed this yesterday and/or has additional questions. The new PM feature is scheduled to go live tomorrow.

Louis

Nikon D800

11/25/2009 01:04:29 PM · #41

Really looking forward to this.

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

11/26/2009 01:54:08 PM · #42

Originally posted by langdon:

Bump. This will likely be going live on Thursday.

Is it Thursday yet? :-)

Langdon must be immersed in Thanksgiving festivities (and rightfully so).

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

11/26/2009 03:03:36 PM · #43

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Originally posted by langdon:
Bump. This will likely be going live on Thursday.

Is it Thursday yet? :-)

Langdon must be immersed in Thanksgiving festivities (and rightfully so).

He is. He says "maybe in the evening. ;)"

~Terry

IreneM

Nikon D700

11/26/2009 03:16:10 PM · #44

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

Bump for anyone who missed this yesterday and/or has additional questions. The new PM feature is scheduled to go live tomorrow.

I missed it yesterday, so thanks for the bump.
The private message system is a super idea. Thanks Langdon.

SEG

Nikon D7100

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DL Macro for Nikon

11/26/2009 04:42:48 PM · #45

I mentioned this in the site suggested forum when I first started and every post was saying how they liked the way it is. Now everyone seems to be on board. Weird how forum sites work and who people listen to.

Regardless this is a great idea and like langdon said most other forums incorporate this type of PM system with great sucess. I'd much rather have my PM's within each forum rather than having my emails clogged with them.

Thanks

Nadine_Vb

Nikon D2X

11/26/2009 04:43:46 PM · #46

This is a great improvement you'll be installing there, Langdon.
Such an option is always nice to have.

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

11/26/2009 06:18:19 PM · #47

Originally posted by SEG:

I like how people sometimes use non-existent (or extremely light) stats to support their point. :-)

Just checked that thread...there were 6 different people that posted at all, of which 3 voiced an opinion on the subject (2 against the idea, 1 mostly for it). Of course, I may have miscounted in keeping track of that one page thread. :-P

denbote

Nikon D90

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

11/26/2009 06:21:03 PM · #48

I welcome the idea. thanks admins.

SEG

Nikon D7100

11/26/2009 07:34:37 PM · #49

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Originally posted by SEG:
I mentioned this in the site suggested forum when I first started and every post was saying how they liked the way it is. Now everyone seems to be on board. Weird how forum sites work and who people listen to. ...

I like how people sometimes use non-existent (or extremely light) stats to support their point. :-)

Just checked that thread...there were 6 different people that posted at all, of which 3 voiced an opinion on the subject (2 against the idea, 1 mostly for it). Of course, I may have miscounted in keeping track of that one page thread. :-P

Sorry just seemed to be no interest at all in the subject when mentioned and yes from that post the people that were talking about it and not going off on a tangent either didn't like it or seen no reason to have it. It's posted once by an admin and all of a sudden it's a splendid idea! Guess I was just disappointed that I mentioned it and got nothing. I'm selfish.

BTW who was the one person that was "mostly for it"? By my stats every one who weighted in leaned against it. Spiff. OK that one can go either way I guess?

Message edited by author 2009-11-26 19:44:22.