Something the SIT never truly decided on....

Macawmoses · September 13, 2008, 09:17:41 PM

Some time ago, I proposed to the SIT the addition of the Shop and a Wiki, both of which were features of FCD.

Some members flatly didn't like the idea, some did, and some were selective. So, before I go and really ream the topic out, I want to know what you would think of these features.

In order for either to work, especially the Wiki, the users have to be involved. I really would like a Wiki, because it could expand profiles, provide info on events, and offer NSFCD's perspective on a number of things. The shop, at this time, is sort of limited, unless you want to really fiddle with code, but it has a lot of potential.

So, I'd like your thoughts. Consider this a second chance at helping the SIT, because last time, it didn't go so well.

Mario583 · September 13, 2008, 09:21:34 PM

I could really go for a Wiki.

Shop would be cool for............shopping ;D

Silverhawk79 · September 13, 2008, 09:21:37 PM

I think a Wiki might be cool for a while, but then would be completely ignored, like Outsider's and Boyah's.
Shop is generally annoying to me, because it seems very gimmicky.

… · September 13, 2008, 09:24:00 PM

Shops and wikis are fine as long as you don't go overboard with a ton of pointless shop items. And the wiki seems like something people won't keep up. But I don't see any problem with adding either one.

I remember we did have a shop for about half a day.

Mario583 · September 13, 2008, 09:25:23 PM

Quote from: Silverhawk79 on September 13, 2008, 09:21:37 PM
Shop is generally annoying to me, because it seems very gimmicky.

Plus expensive poop.
'Change Display Name Change your name! Price: 1750.00'
'Steal Luts Try to steal credits from another member! Price: 2000.00' <-Yeah, -2K for like Chump Change in triple digits :\

Genius · September 13, 2008, 09:28:12 PM

Quote from: Silverhawk79 on September 13, 2008, 09:21:37 PM
I think a Wiki might be cool for a while, but then would be completely ignored, like Outsider's and Boyah's.
Shop is generally annoying to me, because it seems very gimmicky.

This.

Tupin · September 13, 2008, 09:31:48 PM

Quote from: Genius on September 13, 2008, 09:28:12 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on September 13, 2008, 09:21:37 PM
I think a Wiki might be cool for a while, but then would be completely ignored, like Outsider's and Boyah's.
Shop is generally annoying to me, because it seems very gimmicky.

This.

I also agree with that, but if a Wiki actually had regular upkeep, it would be nice to have.

also hi genius

Ridley · September 13, 2008, 09:32:04 PM

I like the idea of a wiki. A shop seems to make things a bit harder. Like how you could easily change your name now just by asking but if the shop gets implemented, we would have to work to change it.

Matt · September 13, 2008, 09:35:57 PM

I say both are somewhat good ideas as long as Silver isn't allowed to edit or mess with either one.

Lotos · September 13, 2008, 09:36:11 PM

Wiki, no shop. For whatever reason, I do not like the idea of a shop.

Linkman · September 13, 2008, 09:50:15 PM

A wiki would work if we were to use it.. However the idea of members having the ability to make/edit pages on other members could cause some problems...

I don't think a shop would work though...

bluaki · September 13, 2008, 09:54:36 PM

Quote from: mackormoses on September 13, 2008, 09:17:41 PM
So, I'd like your thoughts. Consider this a second chance at helping the SIT, because last time, it didn't go so well.

"Last time" being the changing of "Nintendo Power"'s title, right?

As I said originally:
Shop: Too gimmicky, and requiring shop cash for features would force those features to be unavailable without the shop cash. The only forum feature I can think of now that users would want that they can't already get is a screenname change and I think it's fine the way it is to require a mod's approval.
Wiki: Not really anything bad, but it would just get a burst of popularity then be forgotten.

sonicdude164 · September 13, 2008, 10:19:28 PM

I have no problem with either.

Macawmoses · September 13, 2008, 10:25:23 PM

Quote from: Bluaki on September 13, 2008, 09:54:36 PM
Quote from: mackormoses on September 13, 2008, 09:17:41 PM
So, I'd like your thoughts. Consider this a second chance at helping the SIT, because last time, it didn't go so well.
"Last time" being the changing of "Nintendo Power"'s title, right?

As I said originally:
Shop: Too gimmicky, and requiring shop cash for features would force those features to be unavailable without the shop cash. The only forum feature I can think of now that users would want that they can't already get is a screenname change and I think it's fine the way it is to require a mod's approval.
Wiki: Not really anything bad, but it would just get a burst of popularity then be forgotten.

Yes, NP.

As for the Wiki, as long as a few users would be willing to keep it up, and users were to make a profile page, I can see it working.

On top of that, management and installation aren't extremely difficult. I think as long as we opt to use it, it could be a huge success. Obviously, though, some pages would need protection, etc. etc.

Silverhawk79 · September 13, 2008, 10:26:10 PM

Quote from: Ridley on September 13, 2008, 09:32:04 PM
I like the idea of a wiki. A shop seems to make things a bit harder. Like how you could easily change your name now just by asking but if the shop gets implemented, we would have to work to change it.

Yeah, it takes about 5 seconds for me to change your name, and 15 seconds for you to ask. We would make it open to users, but...things like that tend to get out of hand.