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Posted 14 Jan 2005 15:54:24
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14 Jan 2005 15:54:24 Lee Diggins posted:
Apart from the recognition of the contributions made to DMXzone, what other benefits do we get?

Free annual subscription to premium articles?
Free e-books?
Monetary payment?
Payed work?
Professional mugshot?
Free extensions?
Hairdo?
Mod status?

Anyone else have any grrrreat ideas?

Digga

Sharing Knowledge Saves Valuable Time!!!

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Replied 14 Jan 2005 20:33:08
14 Jan 2005 20:33:08 Chris Charlton replied:
Have a good weekend }<img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>
Replied 14 Jan 2005 20:35:02
14 Jan 2005 20:35:02 Chris Charlton replied:
By the way, don't forget to get your DVD Rewinders - dvdrewinder.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1

You know, for all those DVD's you got for the Holidays.
Replied 14 Jan 2005 20:43:17
14 Jan 2005 20:43:17 Chris Charlton replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Apart from the recognition of the contributions made to DMXzone, what other benefits do we get?
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Free extensions?
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If you think about it...we're helping with some of the much needed support in forums these days. The DMXzone extension developers get to spend a little more time each day <i>on</i> those extensions - patches/bug fixes, and finishing new versions, etc.

For the extensions we already own - there's a higher & quicker chance to get updates and new features.

For other extensions, being l33t MajMembers we <i>could</i> <b>get thrown a (bone) extension or two by DMXzone management</b>, exposing us to more of DMXzone's library/product usage...secretly seeding our experience & knowlegde of their products, enabling us forum support for, at the least, general troubleshooting and information! :Evil laugh: *Muwahahahaaa*
Replied 15 Jan 2005 11:14:44
15 Jan 2005 11:14:44 Dave Thomas replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
Apart from the recognition of the contributions made to DMXzone, what other benefits do we get?

Free annual subscription to premium articles?
Free e-books?
Monetary payment?
Payed work?
Professional mugshot?
Free extensions?
Hairdo?
Mod status?

Anyone else have any grrrreat ideas?

Digga

Sharing Knowledge Saves Valuable Time!!!
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be nice for something wouldnt it.

you dont even get none of that when your a mod.

quite sad really, when it's really only a handful of us who are keeping these forums running.

Regards,
Dave

[DWMX 2004]|[FlashMX 2004 Pro]|[SQL]|[Access2000]|[ASP/VBScript]|[XP-Pro]


Edited by - UltraDav on 15 Jan 2005 11:17:45
Replied 15 Jan 2005 12:13:15
15 Jan 2005 12:13:15 Simon Martin replied:
Hey Chris, those DVD Rewinder thingys are great.
I've already got an inflatable darts board, solar powered torch and chocolate fireguard.

Live the life you love
Love the life you live

Simon

[DWMX 2004]|[SQL]|[ASP/VBScript]|[XP-Pro]
Replied 15 Jan 2005 22:30:08
15 Jan 2005 22:30:08 Chris Charlton replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>...inflatable darts board, solar powered torch and chocolate fireguard.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>
And you didn't share a link?!? How selfish!
Replied 27 Jan 2005 19:21:27
27 Jan 2005 19:21:27 Chris Charlton replied:
The DMXzone newsletter today...
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>In this edition we have a free e-book to our top majestic members!<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>

<img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>
Replied 28 Jan 2005 11:03:34
28 Jan 2005 11:03:34 Lee Diggins replied:
And what a surprise [<img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>]

As Chris said, all we need now is one of each of the extensions so we can support those too!

Have a good day all!

Digga

Sharing Knowledge Saves Valuable Time!!!
Replied 28 Jan 2005 12:56:10
28 Jan 2005 12:56:10 Simon Martin replied:
Yeah a very nice present waiting for me when I got home.
I bought the book when it was released back in April last year.... <img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle>

Live the life you love
Love the life you live

Simon
Replied 28 Jan 2005 15:07:12
28 Jan 2005 15:07:12 Lee Diggins replied:
Ask to swap it then send me a copy <img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>

Digga

Sharing Knowledge Saves Valuable Time!!!
Replied 28 Jan 2005 16:10:55
28 Jan 2005 16:10:55 Frank Beverdam replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Apart from the recognition of the contributions made to DMXzone, what other benefits do we get?
...
Free extensions?
...<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>
If you think about it...we're helping with some of the much needed support in forums these days. The DMXzone extension developers get to spend a little more time each day <i>on</i> those extensions - patches/bug fixes, and finishing new versions, etc.

For the extensions we already own - there's a higher & quicker chance to get updates and new features.

For other extensions, being l33t MajMembers we <i>could</i> <b>get thrown a (bone) extension or two by DMXzone management</b>, exposing us to more of DMXzone's library/product usage...secretly seeding our experience & knowlegde of their products, enabling us forum support for, at the least, general troubleshooting and information! :Evil laugh: *Muwahahahaaa*
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Hi Chris,

That's a great idea, we have a support system next to the forums that we can give acces to because the support forums are to be replaced by support forms that are processed using the support system (to prevent eternal browsing to hundreds of topics). Please fill me in further on the extensions for support idea).

Cheers,

Frank
Replied 28 Jan 2005 16:12:08
28 Jan 2005 16:12:08 Frank Beverdam replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
Yeah a very nice present waiting for me when I got home.
I bought the book when it was released back in April last year.... <img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle>

Live the life you love
Love the life you live

Simon
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Please let me know if you read the other e-book (juicy php) and we'll give a free download for that one <img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>
Replied 28 Jan 2005 16:41:30
28 Jan 2005 16:41:30 Simon Martin replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Please let me know if you read the other e-book (juicy php) and we'll give a free download for that one <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>
No I don't have a copy of that book... yet <img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>
Nice one Frank!

Live the life you love
Love the life you live

Simon
Replied 28 Jan 2005 16:56:14
28 Jan 2005 16:56:14 Dave Thomas replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>
Yeah a very nice present waiting for me when I got home.
I bought the book when it was released back in April last year.... <img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle>

Live the life you love
Love the life you live

Simon
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Me too sadly, tho im not plugging for another freebie. i have enough books to last me a lifetime.

I brought up the idea of extension testing, beta-testing and free suites of choice being awarded
so the support side could be assisted nearly a year ago. Same for the "Premium Content", it wouldnt burn a hole in the pockets of the zone to give access to these products.
I'd also like to see Lee(Digga) and Simon(Ganeski) made mods too, so we have 5 active admin on board. There are plenty of zones with no mods attached.

That's all i'm going to say on the matter, as it seems all I do lately is diss the zones :/
I just wanna make it great again, like it was when i joined.




regards
Dave
Replied 28 Jan 2005 17:22:26
28 Jan 2005 17:22:26 Simon Martin replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>I brought up the idea of extension testing, beta-testing and free suites of choice being awarded
so the support side could be assisted nearly a year ago. Same for the "Premium Content", it wouldnt burn a hole in the pockets of the zone to give access to these products. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>
Access to the "Premium Content" would be excellent, the books are just collections from there anyhow and a lot of the time the answers to posts are to be found either on Google or simply by searching DMXZone itself. I often give links to the articles that'll help solve an issue so in a sense that'd be free advertising for the content / extensions.

As with most people here I've been helped by members of this community and try to give back to them and it whenever I can - the more I know and learn the more I'll have to share. As Digga says, Sharing knowledge saves valuable time!!!

Edited by - ganseki on 28 Jan 2005 17:46:57
Replied 28 Jan 2005 18:03:48
28 Jan 2005 18:03:48 Chris Charlton replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>I brought up the idea of extension testing, beta-testing and free suites of choice being awarded
so the support side could be assisted nearly a year ago. Same for the "Premium Content", it wouldnt burn a hole in the pockets of the zone to give access to these products.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>
*cough*cough* <img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_approve.gif border=0 align=middle>

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>I'd also like to see Lee(Digga) and Simon(Ganeski) made mods too, so we have 5 active admin on board. There are plenty of zones with no mods attached.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>
<b>I totally agree!</b>

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>That's all i'm going to say on the matter, as it seems all I do lately is diss the zones :/
I just wanna make it great again, like it was when i joined.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>
It's okay Dave, we're trying. ::bows head in rememberance with Dave::

Edited by - ccharlton on 28 Jan 2005 18:14:59
Replied 28 Jan 2005 18:14:05
28 Jan 2005 18:14:05 Chris Charlton replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Access to the "Premium Content" would be excellent, the books are just collections from there anyhow and a lot of the time the answers to posts are to be found either on Google or simply by searching DMXZone itself. I often give links to the articles that'll help solve an issue so in a sense that'd be free advertising for the content / extensions.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>
Same here. <b>Getting to know the individual articles</b>, over the E-Book, would benefit support posts. It's easier saying: "This $3 article will show you, step-by-step, what you need to do and why" ... instead of: "The $29 E-Book has a <i>chapter</i> on the subject." I see more people smiling about a $3 solution/investment that's educational for that moment. Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) runs rampant with designers/developers. Hehe.

Reading an article that's now in an E-Book usually has a text promotion saying it's part of an E-Book so users will always know about the E-Books that are available to them.

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>As with most people here I've been helped by members of this community and try to give back to them and it whenever I can - the more I know and learn the more I'll have to share. As Digga says, Sharing knowledge saves valuable time!!!<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>
<img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_approve.gif border=0 align=middle>
Replied 31 Jan 2005 11:19:02
31 Jan 2005 11:19:02 Lee Diggins replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>I'd also like to see Lee(Digga) and Simon(Ganeski) made mods too, so we have 5 active admin on board. There are plenty of zones with no mods attached. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>

Thanks for the vote of confidence guys, it would be a pleasure <img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

Digga

Sharing Knowledge Saves Valuable Time!!!
Replied 01 Feb 2005 19:02:56
01 Feb 2005 19:02:56 Simon Martin replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> Ask to swap it then send me a copy <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote> I got it swapped for the <b>Juicy PHP Solutions</b> e-book. Nice result.

Live the life you love
Love the life you live

Simon
Replied 01 Feb 2005 19:10:35
01 Feb 2005 19:10:35 Simon Martin replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>we have a support system next to the forums that we can give acces to because the support forums are to be replaced by support forms that are processed using the support system (to prevent eternal browsing to hundreds of topics). Please fill me in further on the extensions for support idea). <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>
Seems like everyone's in agreement that access to the Premium Content and / or Extensions for Majestic Members is a good idea - so is this likely to happen in the future? Can you comment on this at all Frank?
Replied 01 Feb 2005 21:11:51
01 Feb 2005 21:11:51 Dave Thomas replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Seems like everyone's in agreement that access to the Premium Content and / or Extensions for Majestic Members is a good idea - so is this likely to happen in the future? Can you comment on this at all Frank? <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>

i personally only want the <b>mods</b> to get access to stuff, otherwise we could have forum slags like chris <img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> spamming us all day long to get good ratings.
majestic members should get a free book or choice of premium content, but the choice would be nice.

it would be good for the zones if we could promote their stuff for them, but only having read 2 articles which were crap, and the css book, which wasnt much better i can't comment on the rest of the 'good' stuff.

and the only extensions i want are asp related

but if you(simon) and lee get modded with us, then you'll be included in that. but this is just my thoughts, i have NO control over anything

regards
Dave

Edited by - UltraDav on 01 Feb 2005 21:13:09
Replied 01 Feb 2005 21:32:47
01 Feb 2005 21:32:47 Chris Charlton replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>i personally only want the <b>mods</b> to get access to stuff, otherwise we could have forum slags like chris <img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> spamming us all day long to get good ratings.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>
<img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> <img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> <img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
Replied 01 Feb 2005 22:51:14
01 Feb 2005 22:51:14 Simon Martin replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>majestic members should get a free book or choice of premium content, but the choice would be nice.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote> Yes I agree, being given the choice would be good, or something akin to a voucher that could be 'spent' as we please so if there's nothing catching my fancy at the time I'll hang on until there is.
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>it would be good for the zones if we could promote their stuff for them, but only having read 2 articles which were crap, and the css book, which wasnt much better i can't comment on the rest of the 'good' stuff.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote> I've gone through 1/2 the PHP book already and I'd have to argue with the description of "Advanced" - a basic smattering of PHP would be sufficient and I don't feel like I have learned anything so far. They say it's not a book for beginners... I would say it was and a good place to learn something new.

I would <b>love</b> to see some <i>advanced</i> tutorials covering some complex issues - don't ask for examples its gone my bed time!
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>and the only extensions i want are asp related <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote> I'm pretty much a Micro$oft man myself; Happiest in SQL Server and ASP I wouldn't have much time to play with non-asp content (people have this nasty habbit of wanting things completed and delivered on time).
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>but if you(simon) and lee get modded with us, then you'll be included in that. but this is just my thoughts, i have NO control over anything <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote> I'd be honoured, but would it make a difference? What can a Mod do? I get the impression that even the Mods are getting fed up with how things are going.

Live the life you love
Love the life you live

Simon
Replied 02 Feb 2005 11:27:46
02 Feb 2005 11:27:46 Lee Diggins replied:
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) runs rampant with designers/developers. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>

I knew there was something about your behaviour I recognised! <img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

I went through the CSS eBook yesterday and for a beginner I think it's ok, maybe overpriced when compared with the Sitepoint HTML Utopia, which I found/find to be a great reference book. For me, well the doctype switching and grabbing IE6 by the b@115 was the best bit, finally getting the damn thing to behave.

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>i personally only want the mods to get access to stuff, otherwise we could have forum slags like chris spamming us all day long to get good ratings.
majestic members should get a free book or choice of premium content, but the choice would be nice. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>

I agree with Dave about the access to extensions and content and from a DMXzone business perspective it would be the correct thing to do, especially as the majestic members list will grow for ever more.

<img src=../images/dmxzone/forum/icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle> Question about the mod status, has Frank/Dave/Chris had discussions about whether this is in the pipeline for Simon and I? I just want the <b>POWER</b>!

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>I'm pretty much a Micro$oft man myself; Happiest in SQL Server and ASP I wouldn't have much time to play with non-asp content (people have this nasty habbit of wanting things completed and delivered on time).<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote>

Same here! I can/would learn new stuff though, fairly happy using Perscript with ASP, but PHP/CGI, that's like latin.

Digga

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