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Post by #1CoyoteFan (Admin) on Sept 12, 2010 2:26:55 GMT -6
Hey everyone. I created this board because I think the other board got deleted. I am really new to this admin thing, so feel free to level any tips to help make it better because some of the features are confusing...
Anyway, enjoy the new board and I will keep it maintained better then the old one was.
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Post by Coyote Fan on Sept 13, 2010 1:49:14 GMT -6
Wow what timing for the other one to go down. No warnings about intentions, just pulled the cord. The day before a big football game. Oh well what can one do.
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Post by #1CoyoteFan (Admin) on Sept 13, 2010 1:50:16 GMT -6
Yeah exactly. Evidently the other admin couldn't take any suggestions. Wonder how many jobs he has been through...
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Post by yotefan on Sept 13, 2010 13:25:19 GMT -6
Glad we finally have an admin who is a USD fan. A few us on the board have discussed some ideas to improve upon what we had before. Maybe we could start a running list of a few simple things people would like to see.
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Post by Yote 53 on Sept 13, 2010 14:30:55 GMT -6
Our school colors. The red background is cool but kinda hurts my eyes. The text boxes are blue and the typing fields are white. I love America but if I didn't know better I would think our colors are red/white/blue. Maybe by just changing the blue to black or gray it would look better.
Really, I've got a great long term idea stolen from SiouxSports. We would need to buy software, vBulletin or IP.Networks or something which would cost maybe $200/yr. Then we run it on our own registered domain name. To pay for it I believe we can get ad money plus we could charge a nominal fee for "premium" membership, $10-$20/year. That would be optional but I'm sure the regulars here could part with $20/year. Now this is of course non-profit so any leftover monies could be used to have our message board become a Howling Pack member.
How does that sound?
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Post by HadleyCoyote on Sept 13, 2010 19:23:38 GMT -6
Thanks for setting this up. The timing of the old boards deletion was tragic, but good riddance.
I"m not much of a internet chat poster type guy, but I visit the Coyote board freqently to get my fix.
With this win, it would be nice to see fan interest, and this board take off.
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Post by jackjd on Sept 13, 2010 19:46:40 GMT -6
Congrats on setting up new board.
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Post by yotemeal on Sept 13, 2010 20:10:54 GMT -6
Our school colors. The red background is cool but kinda hurts my eyes. The text boxes are blue and the typing fields are white. I love America but if I didn't know better I would think our colors are red/white/blue. Maybe by just changing the blue to black or gray it would look better. Really, I've got a great long term idea stolen from SiouxSports. We would need to buy software, vBulletin or IP.Networks or something which would cost maybe $200/yr. Then we run it on our own registered domain name. To pay for it I believe we can get ad money plus we could charge a nominal fee for "premium" membership, $10-$20/year. That would be optional but I'm sure the regulars here could part with $20/year. Now this is of course non-profit so any leftover monies could be used to have our message board become a Howling Pack member. How does that sound? Agree. Agree. Agree. Though I'd hope we can get enough core people to pitch in a few bucks and leave the board free for everyone else.
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Post by usdfbalum on Sept 13, 2010 20:25:19 GMT -6
I am happy to pay $20 or so a year for this site, but I think it needs to have a free participation option because of our small numbers of posts currently and desire to grow.
Advertising could be a tough sell with our small numbers.
If it is optional to pay for a membership, perhaps eventually the paying members could have a special status or indication on the board (to make it attractive to pay) - A Charter Member or something like that.
Would be happy to discuss with anyone on here that would like to do the same. I am a computer caveman, but I enjoy Coyote sports and want to get more people interested and talking about it.
Administrator:
Open to discussing any and all options -- and count me in as a paying member if it is needed. Just let me know.
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Post by Yote 53 on Sept 13, 2010 21:20:12 GMT -6
Yes, of course "Premium" membership would be optional. The board would remain free and open to all who register.
Go to a Rivals.com board and you'll see what I mean. I go to HawkeyeReport.com because I follow Iowa. Most of the board is free but the "Hawkeye Lounge" is reserved for "Premium Members". Or those who chip in could get some sort of special status. I really like the idea about if we can get enough core paying members we could join the Howling Pack as a member ($100). If you go around trhe country many of these schools have online communities that actually get together for tailgates, do fundraisers, etc. I'd settle for a decent v.Bulletin board. Not that I am not grateful for what our admin has done for us here. I sense something good about our new leadership here.
SDSU, NDSU, and UND all make it work. We should be able to as well.
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Post by #1CoyoteFan (Admin) on Sept 13, 2010 22:14:44 GMT -6
Hey guys,
I love the discussion and the advice! It seems like I will have some time when I get home to change the color scheme up. I would like to get a logo on there if I can.
I will look into the pay thing in the future, but it may be done the road honestly because of time issues for me. But I look forward to getting it all set up. Thanks guys!
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Post by 76rabbit on Sept 28, 2010 16:24:41 GMT -6
Just stopping by to congratulate you on the new board. I think you already have more activity than the old one.
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Post by Yote 53 on Sept 28, 2010 19:00:49 GMT -6
Is there any way to change the USD Athletics! in the upper left corner to GoYotes! Or GoYotes.net?
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Post by #1CoyoteFan (Admin) on Sept 28, 2010 19:33:47 GMT -6
yeah, I am pretty sure I can do that.
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Post by Yote 53 on Sept 28, 2010 19:48:17 GMT -6
Well, alrighty then.
Let There Be Light!
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