Go here, tell me either there or here what you think ...
Remember, for YEARS I've been on the forefront of technology and programming, and making sure I offer the MOST for all of my users ...
I'm older now, I've been the "most elite", I've been the "top dog" of the boards ...

Tell me what you think ...
I think MAYBE it's time to keep "Thrash" Inc. BBS!!! Systems alive, after almost 30 years, just, uhm, "simpler" ... (started when I was 9 years old) ...
Look it up, it's HISTORY; I've made my mark(s) in every phase of technology, however, I wanna keep it alive, but, with less effort, and more toward how thing are "today" ...

Here the thread on ThrashInc.Com about it ...
http://thrashinc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?147689

Here's the Google search on it ...
http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS335&=&q=thrash+inc+bbs&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq=


I welcome your thoughts ....

I think simpler is better.  I definitely think combining things would be good.

I generally think (not your website particularly) that a lot of webpages get cluttered up with too much shit that detracts from their ability to either convey information or as a medium of communication.  Video ads, non-intuitive navigation...I could make a huge list of all of the things I don't like about current web design.  Generally, if it takes me more than 2-3 clicks to get where I want to go, I'm probably just going to go someplace else.  And if websites are cluttered with video,  flash, etc. I'm probably going to stop using them.

I absolutely agree with Emp.

Streamlining it would make it more attractive.
I like the features that it has, the games, ect. But things are hard to find, sometimes it runs slow and its just SO MUCH INFORMATION. Can you break it up a little?

ah okay, read the tsi thread...all two posts !

As for the the forum, do what you want to. If this SMF thing works better for you, do it. If changing the site desgin works for you, do it.

Id like to see a common left hand side nav and forum design myself. or maybe the a-s version 2 teaser/splash page design.

Reason I dont use tsi much. A: load time ( script heavy ? ~shrug ) Why have a comments box when you gots a forum ? B: Nobody has answered the only question I have ever asked there. C: I dont really like people knowing my ip. I mean tom dick and harry...not you.

No one can see your IP there, I don't think ...

See, years ago, in the dialup scene(s) you WANTED to have a lot of information; the more, the better ...
I'm just not in the mood to administer it (major data) anymore, however, I can't give up almost 30 years of my favorite hobby ...

Thanks for the suggestions ...
I'll make up my mind soon ...

Yeah, before google really hit big it was really nice to be able to find a good site with tons of information. Sites like yours were one-stop-shops for people of a similar mindset.

Yeah, now, since information's EVERYWHERE it's not such a big thing to have it/maintain it anymore ...

Yeah, IP is under one of them "stats" pages. Recent visitors,  i think.... I look.....yep there I am...

Host: 114.72.#.#.optusnet.com.au
Browser: Firefox v3.0.10
Operating System: Windows XP

The site is too dark.  For some reason... if I can't see what is typed I don't give a shit.

Here's my latest reply to the thread in question ...

No, there is none in this day and age ...
Honestly, board with a lot of info were in vogue YEARS ago, in the dialup days ...

Now, with the advent of Google, and everyone ELSE hosting info, why should I bother maintaining large amounts of (useless) data?  I mean, it's not about the "the more shit you have, the more users you get" thing anymore ...

Honestly, I spent almost a greand on my first 1GB drive, and I WAS THE SHIT in the day ... I was also one of the first to be 56k ... I also hold the distinction of being the FIRST telnetable OBV/2 BBS ...Again, for the day, I was the shit ... I was 'leet as fuck, however, I care less about being 'leet, I just want "Thrash" Inc. BBS!!! Systems to carry on after 28+ YEARS ...

It seems "simpler" is better and let everyone ELSE carry "mass info" ...

PS: Sasha, and others; you can CHANGE the theme from one of 50 themes to view it better ...
Point being, I'll offer 2 or 3 themes, and SIMPLIFY things ...

Thanks for further VALIDATING my point, Sasha ...

Dave you're doing it wrong.

Your way: I'm thinking of building and giving away new cars, they'll be called the Thrashinator 5000. It will come in 11 different colors with 6 different engine choices and 4 transmissions, 17 different tire treads and sizes. And you can pick it up anywhere.

Backlash from this lot:
I don't like those colors
It's not a hybrid.
It doesn't fit in my driveway.
It's too loud.
I can't connect my iPod.
The mileage isn't as advertised.
the seats are not comfortable.
It doesn't go fast enough.
I wanted a V8 and a stick.


The correct way:
Here. Have a gray car with seatbelts and no radio. It will get you to work and to the beach and it's free. You're welcome.

As for the the forum, do what you want to. If this SMF thing works better for you, do it. If changing the site desgin works for you, do it.

This lot ? Overall, I though I gave decent feedback. Said what I would like, explained why I dont use the site. blahblah.

I sort of agree with zoomie's explanation.
Thrash has a super car. 
And the feed back was...while Ferraris are awesome in theory, we'd rather tool around town in a hatchback.

Tis a good explaination. I read it more as. We like your ride, pitty we cant drive stick.

No it's a simple matter of streamlining to give people a low-maintenance product. Ask 100 people what you should do with a free product that most want, you'll get 100 answers and toss your streamlining out the fuckin' window.

Tis a good explaination. I read it more as. We like your ride, pitty we cant drive stick.

That's what I got too ...
Ok, I've got work to do ...

No it's a simple matter of streamlining to give people a low-maintenance product.

Also relevant to the Ferrari vs. hatchback comparison!

Thrash is going to install hand controls in his Ferrari ? No, dont answer, I can wait.

I'm gnna simplify; maybe a SMF forum ...
I'll see what's out there and convert/change as need-be ....

Again, thank you all ...
Please keep giving feedback ...

You have really provided a valuable service. There should be a medal in it somewhere for you.

Well I can't offer you a medal, Dave, but I can present you with this:

The Anal Christening of Tucker Max.

If hes really lucky, Kyle will write Dave's name somewhere.

Well I can't offer you a medal, Dave, but I can present you with this:

The Anal Christening of Tucker Max.

I've got better stories, some recent ...
I should start a thread about my exploits ...

Unless there is one titled "Death by anal" im not interested.

Believe you me, you would be, and you'd read it, and you'd like it, fag ...

Yes, Sorry Mr.Thrash, Sir.

Glad we got that sorted ...

~mumble

nods

P@r@ul@

UPDATE:
I'm working on converting it to SMF; it's a pain in the balls ...

I expected more from this top...

I'm just sayin' ...

Well stop sayin and start prayin.

... to stop be gayin'...

Haha.. Now I know why I don't quite fit in here..... 

UPDATE:
I'm working on converting it to SMF; it's a pain in the balls ...

After all of the complaining you've done about SMF, this made me laugh.  Thanks!

I love SMF, I just didn't like that last version we had ...

Thrash, do you have backups of the TSi boards?

Yes ...

I put it back up; I'm not sure what I'll do with it ...
I think I'll still try and convert it to an SMF ...