Forum changes

[AnimalToyForum]

Nothing major, just pinning (stickying) a few popular topics to the top of boards. 

[AnimalToyForum]

I created a new sub-forum in the animal toy lines section dedicated to 2014 new releases. I also created one for the 2013 threads. I'll add a new sub-board annually. Should make it easier to find these popular topics.

[brontodocus]

Looks good and it allows easy navigation. These threads on new releases will often grow over months and so it's good if they are easily found at a later time, too!

[AnimalToyForum]

Glad you approve, Dr Mod. 

[AnimalToyForum]

There has been a major change behind the scenes - we have moved to a new and improved server. 

[AnimalToyForum]

I've added a right sidebar, to match the dinotoyforum. I also removed the forum chatbox. It was a bit of a security risk (that's why I deleted the same feature from the Dinotoyforum), and it wasn't being used anyway.

[AnimalToyForum]

I have merged the announcements board and the Rules/Feedback/FAQ boards into one single 'Forum business' board. The boards were overlapping in scope which was a bit confusing.

[AnimalToyForum]

I've added a 'New for 2017' child board. 

[AnimalToyForum]

I've added a board in the reviews/walk-around section for PNSO:
http://animaltoyforum.com/index.php?board=50.0

I was sure I saw some walk-arounds of PNSO models already posted on the forum, but I could only find the rhino. Am I misremembering?

[bmathison1972]

I've added a board in the reviews/walk-around section for PNSO:
http://animaltoyforum.com/index.php?board=50.0

I was sure I saw some walk-arounds of PNSO models already posted on the forum, but I could only find the rhino. Am I misremembering?

I have been thinking about others that can maybe have their own line. Perhaps one of us can go through and see if a particular manufacturer has been represented a lot and warrants a new section?

The following might warrant it:
Play Visions
Sega
Maia & Borges
K&M International (incl K&M Wild Republic)
Cadbury (Yowies)
Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. [although this last one could be combined with Yujin since the former bought out the latter and re-released some sets]

[AnimalToyForum]

I've added a board in the reviews/walk-around section for PNSO:
http://animaltoyforum.com/index.php?board=50.0

I was sure I saw some walk-arounds of PNSO models already posted on the forum, but I could only find the rhino. Am I misremembering?

I have been thinking about others that can maybe have their own line. Perhaps one of us can go through and see if a particular manufacturer has been represented a lot and warrants a new section?

The following might warrant it:
Play Visions
Sega
Maia & Borges
K&M International (incl K&M Wild Republic)
Cadbury (Yowies)
Takara Tomy A.R.T.S. [although this last one could be combined with Yujin since the former bought out the latter and re-released some sets]

Yes, good idea.

[AnimalToyForum]

"New for 2018" board created

[bmathison1972]

"New for 2018" board created

thank you, sir

[Beetle guy]

A SEGA/ Bandai section would be great, I have loads of them. No suprise...mainly beetles.

[bmathison1972]

A SEGA/ Bandai section would be great, I have loads of them. No suprise...mainly beetles.

Do you mean for reviews or 'New for...'? The New For boards are for new releases, not acquisitions.

[AnimalToyForum]

I've installed a 'mentions system' so adding "@" as a prefix to a member's name now notifies the member in their profile and by email (the latter is optional, you can change this in your profile settings).

I'll test it on... @bmathison1972

Did it work!?

[AnimalToyForum]

A SEGA/ Bandai section would be great, I have loads of them. No suprise...mainly beetles.

Do you mean for reviews or 'New for...'? The New For boards are for new releases, not acquisitions.

I think they mean in the 'Reviews and Walk-arounds section'. Currently, SEGA and Bandai reviews are in the Other/Misc section, but I can move them into new board. That's easy enough for me to do... but before I do, @Beetle guy, are SEGA and Bandai connected in some way or shall I create a separate board for each?

[AnimalToyForum]

I rejigged the main menu. Nothing major, but if you notice something has moved, this is the explanation.

[bmathison1972]

I've installed a 'mentions system' so adding "@" as a prefix to a member's name now notifies the member in their profile and by email (the latter is optional, you can change this in your profile settings).

I'll test it on... @bmathison1972

Did it work!?

yes it did

[AnimalToyForum]

I've installed a 'mentions system' so adding "@" as a prefix to a member's name now notifies the member in their profile and by email (the latter is optional, you can change this in your profile settings).

I'll test it on... @bmathison1972

Did it work!?

yes it did

Great.