| SoccerMan - December 04th, 2005 15:46 GMT |
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I will be changing to a new type of software for the forum sometime soon. It is similar to this but runs faster and has more control.
Since I will need to customize it and do a lot of work I figured it would also be a good time to renovate. I consider NorCal Soccer to be a community of our members and would like your suggestions on what we can do to make it better.
I will also be changing the forums to require registration to post.
I'll keep a list here:
1) Add a forum for college soccer discussion. / How to get a scholorship.
2) Combine the "Cup Competition Discussion" and "Tournament Headquarters" forums.
3) Remove "The Not So Daily Poll" forum
4) Add a forum for referees / Questions to local refs? / Discussion of Refs?
5) Add an Introduction
6) Forum for Definitions
7) Forum for site Rules/guidelines
8) Forum for soccer rules
9) Forum for training/trainers
10) Add a section for photos/action shots. Maybe a contest for best photo.
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| SoccerMan - December 04th, 2005 18:31 GMT |
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I am not just talking about the forum, but the entire site. Here are some examples; a blog, arcade games, the weather, etc... Anything you think would be useful and convenient.
Thanks,
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| Lee - December 05th, 2005 05:10 GMT |
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Yes, that college forum would be fun to have. Maybe break it up with a men's and a women's section.
Thanks
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| $occerdad - December 05th, 2005 05:27 GMT |
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Soccerman
Are you moving to a phpBB?, another? or just upgrading Ikonboard?
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| SoccerMan - December 05th, 2005 15:37 GMT |
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------ QUOTE START ------
Soccerman
Are you moving to a phpBB?, another? or just upgrading Ikonboard?
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There is no longer any development or support for Ikonboard, that's why I am changing. The new software is called ICT and has been developed by the old staff from Ikonboard. It is supposed to be released before Christmas. Then I need to customize and test it.
http://www.infinitecore.com/ (http://www.infinitecore.com/)
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| SoccerMan - December 07th, 2005 23:04 GMT |
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Come on now... Somebody has to have a suggestion... :;):
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| Turftoe - December 08th, 2005 00:47 GMT |
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How about an area for referees?
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| SoccerMan - December 08th, 2005 00:55 GMT |
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| $occerdad - December 08th, 2005 04:50 GMT |
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I would have a section at the top with just a few introduction treads. Letting everyone know what the forum is about maybe a brief quick road map to the different sections.
Another tread for basic guidelines and forum etiquette, and a thread for definitions. (still trying to figure out what dd (district daughter?) is  ).
Finally a tread for general forum questions that I just addressed in general.
I suspect many people who come to this forum may be the on a forum for the first time. So a place to get there virtual feet wet could help.
As for other useful suggestions.. I am very new to this forum and still have not been around all the threads yet to really add much :(
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| Madfox - December 08th, 2005 05:14 GMT |
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When I look at the main forum page I like how it shows the last post info which indicates when something new has been added. When I click on the link in that column I would like to go to that post, or at least the page with that post. It always brings you to the first page of the thread,
I would actually like the pages to go in reverse order for those of us that keep an eye on them. The newest posts should be on page 1 and the older ones moved back to higher numbered pages. I always have to go into the thread and then click on the last page in order to read the current information.
In the Age/Gender forums it doesn't show if anything new has been added on the main forum page, understandable since there are so many different age/gender groups. It would be nice if it showed in that column a scroll of recent posts, kind of like it does on top.
It would be nice to have a forum on training and trainers to discuss different training techniques and philosophies as well as what trainers are good at providing what type of training, including strategy of play instead of just skills.
It might be interesting to have a rules forum. While the game is pretty simple there are subtleties to the rules. People could go on and on about offsides or handballs but things like obstruction could also be interesting.
How to go about getting considered for a college scholarship - the do's & don'ts, the resources available, and the timelines, and success and disaster stories could be interesting. I think it is a bit of a mystery to many people but those who have been through it may be willing to share their experiences.
How's that?
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| SoccerMan - December 08th, 2005 05:35 GMT |
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------ QUOTE START ------
When I look at the main forum page I like how it shows the last post info which indicates when something new has been added. When I click on the link in that column I would like to go to that post, or at least the page with that post. It always brings you to the first page of the thread,
I would actually like the pages to go in reverse order for those of us that keep an eye on them. The newest posts should be on page 1 and the older ones moved back to higher numbered pages. I always have to go into the thread and then click on the last page in order to read the current information.
In the Age/Gender forums it doesn't show if anything new has been added on the main forum page, understandable since there are so many different age/gender groups. It would be nice if it showed in that column a scroll of recent posts, kind of like it does on top.
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I believe the new software addresses these issues. Not sure since I haven't gotten to play with it yet.
Trainers, added. Scholarships, added. Rules, added. I'll start it with links to FIFA's official rules.
All good suggestions, thanks.
PS: If you use the "New Post" link in the navigation bar under your name it will give you all new posts and allow you to go to the latest post.
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| SoccerMan - December 08th, 2005 05:40 GMT |
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Introduction, added. Guidelines, added. Definitions, added. There is a forum at the top for bug reports and forum questions.
Thanks for the suggestions.
PS: DD = Dear Daughter
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| Lee - December 08th, 2005 20:14 GMT |
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Some forum heading suggestions;
College Play
(a men's and women's section)
College Recruiting
College Coaching
College Referee talk
Miscellaneous/General College Discussions
(for us forum regulars with kids going off to college)
College Scene
(for the students/athletes)
College Links
(school sites and information etc)
Just some ideas. Obviously I think it would be great to have some college forums to stop by now and then. I think there are a lot of people with kids going off to college (or already in college) that might enjoy a college section.
Thanks!
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| SoccerMan - December 10th, 2005 05:19 GMT |
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Lee,
I'll probably do a college heading with sub-forums for some of your other ideas. I have always wanted to provide more content (such as college links) but do not have the time myself. Every time I have asked for users of the forum to help me out by providing stories or pictures or links, etc... I have not received a lot of support.
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| Lee - December 10th, 2005 19:34 GMT |
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SoccerMan,
I'd be glad to help where I can. I have some college links, but no college stories or pictures yet. What sorts of stories and pictures would you like for a college section?
Thanks!
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| Smash Mouth - December 11th, 2005 05:03 GMT |
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I like the new registration requirement in some forums.
A spell check feature would benefit those of us who can be rather spelling challenged at times.
At first thought, the idea of a forum for referee's/refereeing sounded like a bad idea. On second thought it may a good idea. In three years of national level club volleyball and four years of D1 college volleyball, I have never seen a referee's call/calls decide the outcome of a match. In three years of competitive soccer... I've already seen it happen too many times. The quality, favoritism and seemingly inconsistent application of the rules of the "beautiful game" can make for some very ugly experiences. If you're going to have a forum for referees, then you should also have a forum for fans to complain about them.
A college forum could be interesting; but beware, I'm sure that the emotions and trash talking would far exceed that considered as unacceptable for the U10 - U18 forums.
Stepping off my soap box now...
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| SoccerMan - December 11th, 2005 08:08 GMT |
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Smash Mouth,
Thanks for the suggestions.
If you use the full reply page instead of the quick reply at the bottom, there is a spell check. If you use Internet Explorer, I would recommend IESpell. It is free and works great.
A bash the ref forum could be a good place to blow off a little steam...
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| SoccerMan - December 11th, 2005 08:15 GMT |
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Lee,
If you PM me the links I'll create a section for them on the links page, then add them to the new forum as well. I think pictures of, and stories about (or by) players that came from NorCal would be a good place to start.
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| Chaossoccer.com - December 11th, 2005 20:35 GMT |
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How about a classified section?
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| SoccerMan - December 11th, 2005 21:07 GMT |
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How about a classified section?
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Are you talking about a section for classified ads? I used to have one, but removed it because it was never used.
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| Chaossoccer.com - December 11th, 2005 21:22 GMT |
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Just a suggestion, kinda new to fourm and didnt know there use to be one.
How about a action photo section, and maybe once a month or so have the members vote on best action photo?
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| Smash Mouth - December 11th, 2005 22:53 GMT |
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------ QUOTE from SoccerMan, December 11th, 2005 06:08 GMT ------
Smash Mouth,
Thanks for the suggestions.
If you use the full reply page instead of the quick reply at the bottom, there is a spell check. If you use Internet Explorer, I would recommend IESpell. It is free and works great.
A bash the ref forum could be a good place to blow off a little steam...
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Thanks SoccerMan...
You admins are OK!
If there already was a forum to complain about refereeing, I'd probably have at least 100 posts by now. 
I don't know if there would be enough demand, but a forum for "Players Wanted" might be useful. I know our team would have used it, throughout this year we've had six players leave the team.
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| SoccerMan - December 13th, 2005 01:34 GMT |
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------ QUOTE START ------
How about a action photo section, and maybe once a month or so have the members vote on best action photo?
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Good idea.
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You admins are OK!
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Thanks...
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I don't know if there would be enough demand, but a forum for "Players Wanted" might be useful. I know our team would have used it, throughout this year we've had six players leave the team.
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Unfortunately this would probably not go over too well. As soon as a team starts publicly looking for players, everyone starts screaming about poaching. Not saying it's right, but it always happens.
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| Lee - December 15th, 2005 18:58 GMT |
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------ QUOTE from SoccerMan, December 11th, 2005 06:15 GMT ------
Lee,
If you PM me the links I'll create a section for them on the links page, then add them to the new forum as well. I think pictures of, and stories about (or by) players that came from NorCal would be a good place to start.
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SoccerMan,
Here are some links as you requested. These are just a few to get started...
INFORMATION
You can find almost any school link when you start here...
http://www.50states.com (http://www.50states.com)
http://www.50states.com/college/calif.htm (http://www.50states.com/college/calif.htm)
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html (http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html)
CSU list
http://www.calstate.edu (http://www.calstate.edu)
UC list
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu (http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu)
Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU)
http://www.aiccu.edu (http://www.aiccu.edu)
361 COLLEGE RANKINGS - Princeton Review -
– academics – diversity - party schools!
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/default.asp (http://www.princetonreview.com/college/default.asp)
SAFETY
http://www.securityoncampus.org (http://www.securityoncampus.org)
Jeanne Clery Act
http://www.securityoncampus.org/schools/cleryact/index.html (http://www.securityoncampus.org/schools/cleryact/index.html)
Safest/most dangerous cities
http://www.morganquitno.com/index.htm (http://www.morganquitno.com/index.htm)
Top and bottom 25 cities overall…
http://www.morganquitno.com/cit06pop.htm#25 (http://www.morganquitno.com/cit06pop.htm#25)
UC ANNUAL REPORT - CRIME STATS
http://police.berkeley.edu/annual_report/2004/index.html (http://police.berkeley.edu/annual_report/2004/index.html)
SPORTS
http://www.ncaasports.com (http://www.ncaasports.com)
http://www.soccerbuzz.com (http://www.soccerbuzz.com)
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| SoccerMan - December 17th, 2005 04:48 GMT |
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Thanks Lee,
I will begin working on these over the holidays.
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| d2sokrdad - December 18th, 2005 05:30 GMT |
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How about a dedicated area for tournament info? A place that actually shows a calendar for tournaments in a month. JUst a thought.
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| SoccerMan - December 18th, 2005 05:49 GMT |
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How about a dedicated area for tournament info? A place that actually shows a calendar for tournaments in a month. Just a thought.
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Good idea.
Are we talking about just CYSA tournaments, all tournaments in NorCal, or all tournaments everywhere? This will require a considerable amount of work to compile. Then if a tournament is canceled or re-scheduled it would need to be updated. I am not apposed to having it, but I would need a lot of help keeping it up to date.
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| d2sokrdad - December 19th, 2005 00:52 GMT |
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------ QUOTE from SoccerMan, December 17th, 2005 15:49 GMT ------
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How about a dedicated area for tournament info? A place that actually shows a calendar for tournaments in a month. Just a thought.
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Good idea.
Are we talking about just CYSA tournaments, all tournaments in NorCal, or all tournaments everywhere? This will require a considerable amount of work to compile. Then if a tournament is canceled or re-scheduled it would need to be updated. I am not apposed to having it, but I would need a lot of help keeping it up to date.
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I would make it more of an open calendar that people could submit tournament info. to. I'm not sure if there is a way to do that without having you as the admin touching every piece of data. I'd probably stick to USCS and CYSA for starters.
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