***CRIMSON RED DAILY THREAD***

[SUPERCOACH]

I've been thinking about the issue of where to put this thread some more.  It seems about half the forum wants it in the Quad, and the other half wants it in Ferguson.  So regardless of where I put it, a lot of people aren't going to be happy.

But I think I have a solution that will make everyone happy.  It will require a little software engineering work on my part, but I think it will be worth it.  Basically, I am going to give each person the ability to create their own personal sticky topics, or favorite topics if you prefer.  There will be two types of these personal stickies:  1) global sticky and 2) board sticky.  The global sticky will be shown at the top of every board on the site, while the board sticky will only be shown at the top of the board it was posted to.

These work the same way as other sticky topics, but they are custom for each poster.  So if one guy makes a topic a personal sticky, it will only be sticky for that guy.  Everyone else will not see it as a sticky.  Of course moderators can still create sticky topics that show up for everyone, just as today.  This seems like a pretty useful feature in and of itself to allow people to customize the site to their liking and make all of their favorite topics easy to find.

The global sticky can be used to resolve the debate about where this topic belongs.  Chech, J, 2, and others who would like to see it in the Quad so they can get to it easier will be able to make it a personal global sticky.  Then, not only would it show up in the Quad, it would show up at the top of every board on the site for the ultimate in posting convenience.  MD, pmull, and everyone else who doesn't do that will still see the thread down in Ferguson, where it belongs according to the official site rules.

Unfortunately I don't have any magic pixie dust that I can sprinkle on the server to make this happen immediately.  However it shouldn't be that big of a project.  I could probably do it on a Saturday without too much trouble.  I will try to work on it the next time the rain keeps me from working outside.

 

J, are you being censored? 

[Jamos]

I've been thinking about the issue of where to put this thread some more.  It seems about half the forum wants it in the Quad, and the other half wants it in Ferguson.  So regardless of where I put it, a lot of people aren't going to be happy.

But I think I have a solution that will make everyone happy.  It will require a little software engineering work on my part, but I think it will be worth it.  Basically, I am going to give each person the ability to create their own personal sticky topics, or favorite topics if you prefer.  There will be two types of these personal stickies:  1) global sticky and 2) board sticky.  The global sticky will be shown at the top of every board on the site, while the board sticky will only be shown at the top of the board it was posted to.

These work the same way as other sticky topics, but they are custom for each poster.  So if one guy makes a topic a personal sticky, it will only be sticky for that guy.  Everyone else will not see it as a sticky.  Of course moderators can still create sticky topics that show up for everyone, just as today.  This seems like a pretty useful feature in and of itself to allow people to customize the site to their liking and make all of their favorite topics easy to find.

The global sticky can be used to resolve the debate about where this topic belongs.  Chech, J, 2, and others who would like to see it in the Quad so they can get to it easier will be able to make it a personal global sticky.  Then, not only would it show up in the Quad, it would show up at the top of every board on the site for the ultimate in posting convenience.  MD, pmull, and everyone else who doesn't do that will still see the thread down in Ferguson, where it belongs according to the official site rules.

Unfortunately I don't have any magic pixie dust that I can sprinkle on the server to make this happen immediately.  However it shouldn't be that big of a project.  I could probably do it on a Saturday without too much trouble.  I will try to work on it the next time the rain keeps me from working outside.

J, are you being censored?  

Note: J accidently posted his in the middle of SC's paragraphs, so I moved it for him.  We might as well all go home when J needs to be censored!  

[SUPERCOACH]

Well boys, I just converted 2 cups of coffee into some new software for the site.  I have Phase 1 of the personal sticky topic project completed.  2, J, and Cat should see this thread at the top of every board now.  Everyone else will still find it down in Ferguson.

I also added the forum rules to the top of every board.  Everyone should see that change.

Right now you can't change your personal sticky settings, I have to do it for you.  Phase 2 will be to figure out where to put a button on the page so you can do it yourself.

[Chechem]

Well boys, I just converted 2 cups of coffee into some new software for the site.  I have Phase 1 of the personal sticky topic project completed.  2, J, and Cat should see this thread at the top of every board now.  Everyone else will still find it down in Ferguson...

EXCELLENT.  WOOT.  BRAVO.  MUCHAS GRACIAS.
  and 

[2Stater]

 

Thanks, SC. You're a gem! 

[Chechem]

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxZMMaG25UY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxZMMaG25UY</a>

Old tape of Coach Bryant; ageless philosophy.

[2Stater]

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxZMMaG25UY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxZMMaG25UY</a>

Old tape of Coach Bryant; ageless philosophy.

Good stuff, Chech. Very candid interview. Coach looking a little haggard there.

[pmull]

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxZMMaG25UY" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxZMMaG25UY</a>

Old tape of Coach Bryant; ageless philosophy.

Thanks for posting. There are some good videos at the end as well.

[SUPERCOACH]

That video belongs on the front page.  So that is where I put it.

[Jamos]

Well boys, I just converted 2 cups of coffee into some new software for the site.  I have Phase 1 of the personal sticky topic project completed.  2, J, and Cat should see this thread at the top of every board now.  Everyone else will still find it down in Ferguson.

I also added the forum rules to the top of every board.  Everyone should see that change.

Right now you can't change your personal sticky settings, I have to do it for you.  Phase 2 will be to figure out where to put a button on the page so you can do it yourself.

  Sorry about you having to work overtime just for us, if you can think of something else that we can gripe about, just let us know. 

[SUPERCOACH]

Well boys, I just converted 2 cups of coffee into some new software for the site.  I have Phase 1 of the personal sticky topic project completed.  2, J, and Cat should see this thread at the top of every board now.  Everyone else will still find it down in Ferguson.

I also added the forum rules to the top of every board.  Everyone should see that change.

Right now you can't change your personal sticky settings, I have to do it for you.  Phase 2 will be to figure out where to put a button on the page so you can do it yourself.

  Sorry about you having to work overtime just for us, if you can think of something else that we can gripe about, just let us know. 

No problem, I was glad to do it.  I want to do more things that will allow people to customize the site to their own preferences, as time permits.

[Chechem]

Thanks again, SC.

It was a good day:
1. SC fixed Daily Thread;
2. I helped a friend fix up a house (repacled the bathroom mirror, installed a new toilet, and did some flooring);
3. Tiger was -2, and leads by 7 strokes or so;
4. Braves won in 12 innings;
5. Alabama is beating Notre Dame on ESPN (again).  

[Chechem]

Morning everyone.

Still waiting on word from 2014 recruit Ross Pierschbacher.  He's the big lineman who was expected to announce this weekend.  He was committed to Iowa (his home state), but has visited Alabama; many expect him to flip. 
 

[Jamos]

Morning Chech and CRS.

Yep, he can't decide if he wants to say you all or ya'll.

Rain?

[Chechem]

Morning Chech and CRS.
Yep, he can't decide if he wants to say you all or ya'll.
Rain?

No rain.  I set up the sprinkler again yesterday afternoon and ran it for hours.  That didn't even help. 
It rained in Memphis (45 miles north); nothing here but clouds.

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