New members' Tanks Forum question - Page 2

Brucey · 03-22-2004, 05:49 AM

OK, I voted, only I can post to the thread.
I'd like to be able to give a clear and concise history of my tank. Say a picture taken every 3 months so that people can see the evolution of the tank. If everyone is posting replies, a newcomer to the page will quickly become bored forwarding through x number of pages to get an update on the tank.
Anyway, just my thoughts
Brucey

wooddood · 03-22-2004, 06:56 AM

i voted let everyone reply to my thread. i want to hear what people think good or bad and get suggestions on how i can improve it and vise versa.

reefrunner · 03-22-2004, 08:02 AM

It's awful close for either...maybe two forums, members tanks and members tanks discussion.

nivek · 03-22-2004, 09:16 AM

I voted anybody can reply since I'm a beginner and would like to hear any mistake which I may have committed.

BigReepher · 03-22-2004, 09:22 AM

I think I would like to be the only one who could post to my tank thread, if I were to have one. I envision the thread being used as a reef diary or history of sorts. Also I wouldn't want to feel alienated by the lack of post or interest in my tank thread. On the other end of the spectrum I wouldn't want to scroll through countless pages to get to the facts and details of ones tank. Question could be PM'd and the Q/A could be made public by the poster if they wished. Just my 2 cents.

cheeks69 · 03-22-2004, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by reefrunner
It's awful close for either...maybe two forums, members tanks and members tanks discussion.

Based on the voting it appears that Kevin has a great suggestion

Witfull · 03-22-2004, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by reefrunner
It's awful close for either...maybe two forums, members tanks and members tanks discussion.

Quote:

Originally posted by cheeks69
Based on the voting it appears that Kevin has a great suggestion

this is why a love our members,,,always thinking! this will also be discussed.

PS i editted everyones votes so they reflect how i think it should be,,,LOL,,,JUST KIDDING!!! i havent voted as to remain neutral..but i do like broccoli!

addict · 03-22-2004, 12:35 PM

I voted that I wanted to be the only one to reply to my tank thread, and here's why...

I've already done it the other way at TRT, and like people have been saying, the cross-conversation gets a little 'noisy' at times... there's also the 'equity' factor... you'll get one person's tank that has several replies and kudos, and others that hardly anyone has looked at.

I agree that it's more like a TOTM gallery for each member... questions about specifics can either be PM'd (and then posted to the thread by the member if desired) or asked in the General Discussion... I'm not sure if we need a 'Member Tanks Discussion' forum as well... we've seemed to be doing fine so far just discussing them in GD.

That's JMO anyway... looks like the 'any person posts' are winning...

Tarasco · 03-22-2004, 06:46 PM

I see the merits in both options, but I definitely don't like broccoli...

Reefguard · 03-22-2004, 07:19 PM

I voted for letting any member reply to the thread and I do like Broccolli as well.

Noel

ScottT1980 · 03-22-2004, 08:19 PM

How about the original poster just state in the first thread that he/she would prefer for no one else to post in the thread? Would that come across the wrong way to our new members? That would be my only fear...

Just trying to think of ideas, I am kind of torn on the matter and I like broccoli so I suppose I can't vote

TAke er easy
SCott T.

Michael_Lambert · 03-22-2004, 08:37 PM

Is there any way..

To give members the options to close there own threads??? That why they could close there thread if they do not want people to post to it.. and just reopen it to make there additional post.. and then reclose it?

PSU4ME · 03-22-2004, 08:53 PM

I would vote for the open thread if it didn't get out of control, and what i mean by that, is i would like it to stay specific to the matter at hand..."the members tank".

Now don't get me wrong....i love all the replys here, but i think it should be more of an informational thread than a kudos thread.

Please, Please don't take that the wrong way but i am trying to find a happy median for everyone.

As nigel says...cheers

Travis · 03-22-2004, 10:28 PM

Tooloud, that's a heck of a question... I'll look into that!

Kevin, really like your idea as well. Great ideas guys, thanks!

mps9506 · 03-22-2004, 11:41 PM

With this new forum can we have the option of checking a box that makes travis come over and click pictures of our tanks for free???

View Poll Results: How to set up the members' tanks forum?
I want to be the only one who can reply to my tank thread.	24	42.11%
Let any member reply to my tank thread	29	50.88%
Broccoli is yucky. Beyond that, I have no opinion here.	4	7.02%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

03-22-2004, 05:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
Brucey Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reading, England Posts: 1,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	OK, I voted, only I can post to the thread. I'd like to be able to give a clear and concise history of my tank. Say a picture taken every 3 months so that people can see the evolution of the tank. If everyone is posting replies, a newcomer to the page will quickly become bored forwarding through x number of pages to get an update on the tank. Anyway, just my thoughts Brucey __________________ 160UK Gallon. (192US Gallon). 400Lbs LR. Aquamedic Turboflotor 5000 Shorty skimmer. Arcadia 3Series pendant (3x250W 14,000'K MH & 2x58W 60" actinic) (DIY cooling fan). Tunze 7095 Multicontroller & 2xTunze 6100 Streams. Redsea 100 Aquazone Plus ozonizer and redox computer. Aquamedic Ocean Runner 6500 return. TMC Vectron 30W UV sterilizer. Aquamedic Aquaniveau auto top up system through Deltec 500 kalk stirrer. PurityOnTap RO/DI. Deltec FR509 (ROWAPhos). Aquamedic PH computer controlling KNOP HD Calcium Reactor. Setup Nov 2002 See my tank here http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...&threadid=4486

03-22-2004, 06:56 AM	#17 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	i voted let everyone reply to my thread. i want to hear what people think good or bad and get suggestions on how i can improve it and vise versa. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

03-22-2004, 08:02 AM	#18 (permalink)
reefrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 1,069 View Gallery Karma Komment	It's awful close for either...maybe two forums, members tanks and members tanks discussion. __________________ Kevin Check out my gallery!

03-22-2004, 09:16 AM	#19 (permalink)
nivek Cabbage Leather Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Penang, Malaysia Posts: 367 View Gallery Karma Komment	I voted anybody can reply since I'm a beginner and would like to hear any mistake which I may have committed. __________________ "Hey Yoda! Stop playing with my orange lightsaber!" - Master Nivek

03-22-2004, 09:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
BigReepher Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 474 View Gallery Karma Komment	I think I would like to be the only one who could post to my tank thread, if I were to have one. I envision the thread being used as a reef diary or history of sorts. Also I wouldn't want to feel alienated by the lack of post or interest in my tank thread. On the other end of the spectrum I wouldn't want to scroll through countless pages to get to the facts and details of ones tank. Question could be PM'd and the Q/A could be made public by the poster if they wished. Just my 2 cents. __________________ I'm not a doctor but I'll take a look. Last edited by BigReepher : 03-22-2004 at 09:25 AM.

03-22-2004, 12:35 PM	#23 (permalink)
addict Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sierra Nevada Country Posts: 1,621 View Gallery Karma Komment	I voted that I wanted to be the only one to reply to my tank thread, and here's why... I've already done it the other way at TRT, and like people have been saying, the cross-conversation gets a little 'noisy' at times... there's also the 'equity' factor... you'll get one person's tank that has several replies and kudos, and others that hardly anyone has looked at. I agree that it's more like a TOTM gallery for each member... questions about specifics can either be PM'd (and then posted to the thread by the member if desired) or asked in the General Discussion... I'm not sure if we need a 'Member Tanks Discussion' forum as well... we've seemed to be doing fine so far just discussing them in GD. That's JMO anyway... looks like the 'any person posts' are winning... __________________ -David *addict's tank specs:* Coming soon!

03-22-2004, 06:46 PM	#24 (permalink)
Tarasco Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 724 View Gallery Karma Komment	I see the merits in both options, but I definitely don't like broccoli... __________________ Mike "I saw what the governor makes. That's like four hands of blackjack." -- Charles Barkley on why he wasn't seriously considering becoming the Governor of Alabama

03-22-2004, 07:19 PM	#25 (permalink)
Reefguard Serpent Star Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fairfield California Posts: 217 View Gallery Karma Komment	I voted for letting any member reply to the thread and I do like Broccolli as well. Noel __________________ 100 gallon mix reef. 2x65 watt Actinic PC for dawn and dusk effect. 2x175 10 k XM. DIY Euro Reef Clone skimmer. 36 gallon sump.

03-22-2004, 08:19 PM	#26 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	How about the original poster just state in the first thread that he/she would prefer for no one else to post in the thread? Would that come across the wrong way to our new members? That would be my only fear... Just trying to think of ideas, I am kind of torn on the matter and I like broccoli so I suppose I can't vote TAke er easy SCott T. __________________ My Tank

03-22-2004, 08:37 PM	#27 (permalink)
Michael_Lambert Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 583 View Gallery Karma Komment	Is there any way.. To give members the options to close there own threads??? That why they could close there thread if they do not want people to post to it.. and just reopen it to make there additional post.. and then reclose it?

03-22-2004, 08:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
PSU4ME JoePa lives on!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PA Posts: 382 View Gallery Karma Komment	I would vote for the open thread if it didn't get out of control, and what i mean by that, is i would like it to stay specific to the matter at hand..."the members tank". Now don't get me wrong....i love all the replys here, but i think it should be more of an informational thread than a kudos thread. Please, Please don't take that the wrong way but i am trying to find a happy median for everyone. As nigel says...cheers __________________ 90 Gallon AGA with a 40 breeder sump (DIY). 2-250 Watt XM 10k's and 2 actinic VHO's. 3-5 inch DSB.

03-22-2004, 10:28 PM	#29 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,584 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Tooloud, that's a heck of a question... I'll look into that! Kevin, really like your idea as well. Great ideas guys, thanks! __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

03-22-2004, 11:41 PM	#30 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,210 View Gallery Karma Komment	With this new forum can we have the option of checking a box that makes travis come over and click pictures of our tanks for free???

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)