Member profile updates

**Grahameeboy** · 13th August 2007, 13:14

Originally Posted by Grub

No way, that would mean we have to have the critical measurements of all the males members too?

That's what the KB Arse thread was for

**RantyDave** · 13th August 2007, 13:22

Originally Posted by skelstar

Think it would be a pity to have thumbnail for the profile pic

Gotta agree, can't see anything wrong with the existing method - except that perhaps multiple profile pics would be nice (ugly mug + bike).

I also agree with both Joni and Hitcher that comments/reps on profiles themselves is asking for trouble. And, yes, it is troubling that it's asking for trouble, but it is.

I like the idea of the top 5 green repped posts but wouldn't want to see it done for reds. Unless, for some reason, we think that encouraging redworthy posts has become a good idea.

Dave

**Grub** · 13th August 2007, 13:23

Originally Posted by SpankMe

or go "Quick Links" -> "My Profile"

Oh .... {d'oh}

**Nasty** · 13th August 2007, 13:45

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I am opposed to having an ability for comments positive or negative ascribed to either individuals or businesses on profile pages, in fact for anything to be added to a personal page that hasn't been put there by or with the full consent of that page's "owner".

Agree with Hitcher ... would appreciate being able to comment on shops etc .. but not on the people on the site .. I think there would be too much abuse to be had.

**SpankMe** · 13th August 2007, 13:51

Originally Posted by skelstar

Think it would be a pity to have thumbnail for the profile pic...full image I reckon (unless I've misinterpretted what you meant).

The thumbnail would be a link to the full image. It would also allow me to increase the allowed size of the profile pic.

Originally Posted by RantyDave

Gotta agree, can't see anything wrong with the existing method - except that perhaps multiple profile pics would be nice (ugly mug + bike).

I would add links to members gallery page and attachments. Maybe with thumbs of the last few images added to the gallery.

**skelstar** · 13th August 2007, 14:16

Originally Posted by SpankMe

... Maybe with thumbs of the last few images added to the gallery.

Now that would be cool. Would encourage people to post more of their pics too.

**Ocean1** · 13th August 2007, 14:45

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I am opposed to having an ability for comments positive or negative ascribed to either individuals or businesses on profile pages, in fact for anything to be added to a personal page that hasn't been put there by or with the full consent of that page's "owner".

As has been noted earlier in this thread, we have more than enough angst and aggravation amongst members already from repping and flame warriors.

Also, in the case of businesses, this site's owner may be opening himself up to legal challenge/action by disgruntled businesses who could claim that their reputation/commercial success had been impacted negatively by such an approach. Such a risk would be uninsurable and Court-awarded damages would be likely to exceed $50,000. Not that any Kiwi Biker members would ever say anything negative or indefensible about a commercial business. But such a decision is, of course, ultimately that of this site's owner.

So add "Show nobody" to this:

Originally Posted by SpankMe

Another idea is profile privacy option for users, allowing you to select one of three options.

"Public" enables anyone at all to view your profile, "Private" limits your profile to only being viewed by forum members, and "Friends Only" limits your profile to people on your buddy list.

And you've got the best of both worlds. No?

The only obvious possible bitch being that a limited few (known friends) can observe that it's so set and conclude what they like about that...

**SpankMe** · 13th August 2007, 15:16

maybe an option for members to allow comments or not.

**Joni** · 13th August 2007, 15:22

Originally Posted by SpankMe

maybe an option for members to allow comments or not.

And if they allow them, dont cry if you get given shit through it?

That could work...

edit: default set to "no" - so that people have to make the decision for it to be "yes"...

**justsomeguy** · 13th August 2007, 15:24

What we have now is fine. I personally don't feel I need more options.

Kind of if it ain't broke...

**jrandom** · 13th August 2007, 15:26

Originally Posted by Joni

And if they allow them, dont cry if you get given shit through it?

That could work...

Members would have to be able to respond with comments of their own, of course.

**Joni** · 13th August 2007, 15:29

Originally Posted by jrandom

Members would have to be able to respond with comments of their own, of course.

I think that is one of the reasons I was against it, as I can see a bitch fight in the making if "some members" of KB get negative comments... their poor little ego's cant handle it.

**BuFfY** · 13th August 2007, 15:31

Would the comments be part of the 'user notes' that you add yourself?
It would be good if you get a pm asking you to say yes to it going on your page though.

**ZeroIndex** · 13th August 2007, 15:32

Originally Posted by SpankMe

Looking at making some additions to members profile page and am looking for any other suggestions.

First I'll make the profile picture a thumb link to the full picture to make more room on the page.

Next I'll add a linked list of the top 5 pos/neg rep'ed posts for that member. This will be by the number of reps a post got, not the amount of rep.

I will also add profile comments. Other members will be able to make comments about a member on their profile page. I could use this only on bike shop logins or for all members, not sure yet.

Let me know what you think.

I prefer the full picture on the profile page as is... personally a thumb linky would be annoying...

A good idea might be to put every though-of update into its own voting poll...?