I discussed this with Myke after seeing so many theads asking about maximum tire size for certain trucks when we have a sticky about it

I know, new members might not know what a sticky is, but i figure most DO know what section to post under and they just dont see the stickies "at the top of the page". SOOOOOOOO, I came up with the idea of making stickies stick out a little more. How about changing the color of text in the forum list to like bright ass gold or something and bolded letters. ( i bet that bright ass gold got your Attention...huh).

just some food for thought, I dont even know if it can be done on the forum software.

Also, another suggestion is to put a copy of all the threads of interest or the actual "beginner threads of interest" into the "Introduce Yourself" topic. also, I think it might help site contributions if the "How to become a site contributor" was placed into the "Introduce Yourself " topic as well.

So for a cliffnotes version of above:

1) Make Sticky Titles Gold in text to stick out more

2) move or copy the following threads into the "Introduce Yourself" topic (copy would probably be best):

-Beginners threads of interest
-Order Your FordRangerForum Stickers Here!
-How to become a FRF Contributor
-How To: Post pictures using photobucket.com

I think this will make the site run more efficiently as far as newcomers go. Its getting real old seeing the same ol threads pop up. And I know Tom doesn't ask for the money for the site, it was all on our suggestion for the contributions and stickers, but the site does cost and so do stickers. I think moving those threads will really help in that area. Its just a matter of ad placement...lol

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good idea! You know my view on what I think of people who keep asking about tire size without first checking the "sticky's"

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Forgive them Scott they dont know what they are doing. They are just newbies. ROFL

FLAME the newbs!!!!!

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2005 Ford Ranger EDGE
Useful links:
Owners Manual
Beginners threads of interest
How To Guides
How to Post Pictures

Things to do:
Participate in: Truck of the Month
Participate in:Ranger Photo Contest
Visit FRF Store: FRF Store

I can admit though I did the same thing when I was a forum newbie! but now I have learned my lesson and have got the "use the search feature" a few times when I was new to forums. Now its my turn...hahaha

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Scott --

one thing you may not have considered: not everybody uses the default "dark" theme on the board. your bright ass yellow, aka gold does not stand out very well under the "light" theme.

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2001 Ranger XLT 4.0L SOHC
Silver Frost w/ Dark Graphite interior


Modifications
Summit 3" Body Lift
31x10.50 A/T tires
Explorer overhead console
Explorer auto-dim mirror
Explorer auto-headlights
Aux1 & Aux2 inputs on factory AM/FM/CD/Cassette
Door-dinger silencer button
Seamless retractable roof and passenger-side ejection seat with steering wheel mounted controls and safety interlock

X2, Maybe you could include a Tips and tricks kind of email when new members sign up along with the welcome email? I don't know if that will work just an idea...

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I think its a great idea. It would really cut down on the amount of newbie clutter and mods and members alike having to redirect them to the appropriate thread/section.

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91 ranger std cab 2wd 2.3L (my latest project)
build thread: http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...carnation.html
Afterhours Clan

this is true, forgot about that! Well if we can use a color that stands out on both layouts, it would help. That also brings up another point Turbo, I wonder, we need a sticky telling new members they have the option of two different layouts

I guess BRIGHT ASS RED will work for both...lol

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I thought it was only 2? am i missing one

and RED looks good

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I like this idea as well, but if how many of us actually read those emails...lol. I know when i sign up for something new and I get that "confirmation email", i just open the email to find the link to finish signing up. It may work better as a PM on FRF though because they will get tired of seeing YOUR NOTIFICATIONS: 1 in the top right corner

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Make it like the Defensive Driving course then LOL they have to spend a certain amount of time reading it, then take a test, then get a voucher, then they are members LOL







J/K

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I added a border to separate sticky threads from other threads in an attempt to make the sticky threads stand out more but I like your idea. I'll see what I can do, but as Turbo said, yellow on the dark theme doesn't really work so trial and error shall ensue.

I may make another beginners thread of interest that has more generic info... such as, the how-tos are here ____, here are some popular ones _____, you can create a signature here _____, you can post pictures by reading this ____ etc.

I don't think I'll add the contribution & sticker threads to the introduce yourself forum as I don't want to dilute the other sticky threads.

One thing to note is that not everyone reads the sticky threads, I have my thread "Read Before Posting (No really, read this)" stickied in the introduction forum and it has less than 1,000 views.

New users get a welcome PM, which you should have received, that explains some of the basic forum info. Users with zero posts also have a banner on the top that links them to this thread: How to Post on Ford Ranger Forum

I still get a ton of messages sent to me where it's obvious the user hasn't read anything.

Not sure if a sticky telling them about two colors is needed. Perhaps adding that information to the welcome PM & in the beginners thread would be beneficial though.

The red does indeed look good... now if only I could figure out how to change the thread title color...

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2006 Ford Ranger Sport 4.0 2WD on 32x11.50R15s
-3" Doetsch Spindle Lift


Using the forum:
How to Post on the Forum
Creating a signature (do this before asking any questions)
Upload an Avatar (image of your Ranger)
How to Post Pictures on the Forum
Switch the site layout: Light Theme or Dark Theme

Things to do:
Participate in Truck of the Month
Participate in the Ranger Photo Contest
Participate in the Non-Automotive Photo Contest
Become a Site Contributor
Shop at the FordRangerForum.com Store

LOL, sorry for all the info at one time Tom, I was having a brainstorming session I guess! iT just popped in my head. Sounds good! lets see what you can do!

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lol rather have too much brain activity than not enough

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2006 Ford Ranger Sport 4.0 2WD on 32x11.50R15s
-3" Doetsch Spindle Lift


Using the forum:
How to Post on the Forum
Creating a signature (do this before asking any questions)
Upload an Avatar (image of your Ranger)
How to Post Pictures on the Forum
Switch the site layout: Light Theme or Dark Theme

Things to do:
Participate in Truck of the Month
Participate in the Ranger Photo Contest
Participate in the Non-Automotive Photo Contest
Become a Site Contributor
Shop at the FordRangerForum.com Store