What Features Would You Like?

[trav867]

What about a sticky thread with Sierra webcam images? For example, the webcam image from bald mountain looking towards kennedy meadows is always located at: http://sierrafire.cr.usgs.gov/output/sw ... tain_3.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
So posting that image will keep an auto updating photo on the thread.




Would this be cool or unnecessary?

[ERIC]

What about a sticky thread with Sierra webcam images? For example, the webcam image from bald mountain looking towards kennedy meadows is always located at: http://sierrafire.cr.usgs.gov/output/sw ... tain_3.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
So posting that image will keep an auto updating photo on the thread.


Would this be cool or unnecessary?

Sounds like a good idea.
Go ahead and start the thread and I'll sticky it. Just be sure to use the 'rimg' brackets rather than the 'Img' brackets to post the cam images so they don't get cut off like the one you just posted.

[Hetchy]

How about a slideshow of member submitted photos. I guess there would need to be a hueristic algorythym to seek out the IMG URL's on the site and store them on the server in one .dat file so they could be systematically displayed at a consistent rate, say every fifteen seconds.
Okay, I made up all the technical stuff.. I know it is hard to believe. (I should have wrote the script for an episode of star trek)! :retard:
Another thought is a HST screen saver made up of member submitted Sierra photo's that could be downloaded periodically by members as it is updated. (I'll get to work on that anti-matter containment field right away!) :retard:

I know, You don't get paid to do this stuff, and I truly appreciate that this site is here at all!
In fact: Thanks to you; Eric and all the High Sierra Topix Moderators for creating this cool site and all the hard work keeping it that way!

[ERIC]

How about a slideshow of member submitted photos. I guess there would need to be a hueristic algorythym to seek out the IMG URL's on the site and store them on the server in one .dat file so they could be systematically displayed at a consistent rate, say every fifteen seconds.
Okay, I made up all the technical stuff.. I know it is hard to believe. (I should have wrote the script for an episode of star trek)! :retard:
Another thought is a HST screen saver made up of member submitted Sierra photo's that could be downloaded periodically by members as it is updated. (I'll get to work on that anti-matter containment field right away!) :retard:

I know, You don't get paid to do this stuff, and I truly appreciate that this site is here at all!
In fact: Thanks to you; Eric and all the High Sierra Topix Moderators for creating this cool site and all the hard work keeping it that way!

I'm waiting for a database bridge to be released that will bridge Coppermine and phpBB3. When/if that happens, users will be able to have their own albums on HST. Photos from those albums could be displayed in a stream; in random order, most viewed, highest rated, etc.
The way photos are posted on here now (where most are hyperlinked from other sites and embedded into threads), there's really no way to do that.

[Hetchy]

Hey, Eric! That will be really cool!
I know you mentioned the Dang Russian Hackers got in through the photos when they used to be kept on the site before. Wiped out the site for a while as I recall. All that PHP BB bridge stuff is like nuclear physics to me though, but I will take your word for it.
Thanks for the reply and all the hard work Bro.
This is a great site just the way it is now and anything else is "icing" on the cake!
Cheers, Hetchy

[trav867]

Regarding my previous post, perhaps a sticky topic in the weather section with a link here: http://www.skimountaineer.com/MtnWebCam ... l?size=med" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; is a better idea.

[BSquared]

Oh, one thing I forgot but keep wanting: an easily accessible global search. I think I asked for that before, and you sent me a link that I keep having to refer back to (I could search for it, but ... ), but it would be nice if there were a "search forums" link on the main index page.

-B²

PS: I am highly honored to have had my nick used as an example of how to include special characters...

[ERIC]

Oh, one thing I forgot but keep wanting: an easily accessible global search. I think I asked for that before, and you sent me a link that I keep having to refer back to (I could search for it, but ... ), but it would be nice if there were a "search forums" link on the main index page.

-B²

Done.

PS: I am highly honored to have had my nick used as an example of how to include special characters...

It was a perfect example!

[Rosabella]

Hi Eric et al,

I know we've got a lot of categories in the Board Index, but it would sure be nice to have some type of "recipe/food" category. I know there have been recipes posted in the past, but they kinda get lost. It could also be a place to post what foods work well, are easy to prepare, that can be found on the trail, etc.

Oh... and while I have your attention, I just wanted to say what a great board this is, and that your work is appreciated!

Rosie

[ERIC]

I know we've got a lot of categories in the Board Index, but it would sure be nice to have some type of "recipe/food" category.

I was thinking of doing just that the other day. We get enough discussion on the subject that it's worth a shot.