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01-28-2007, 05:48 AM
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#1 | | Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL
Posts: 1,085
| Important News about Chicago Velocity
Hi everyone.
Some of you may have noticed that I am a new Administrator on the site. I thought this would be a good time to explain why and what is going on.
Long story short, I have purchased Chicago Velocity from Ryan.
First, let me assure you. The current moderation staff will all remain. Nothing will change as far as that is concerned. Ryan is still here, and still an admin.
I purchased Chicago Velocity because I see so much potential in this site, and I believe I can help the site realize that potential.
Ryan sold it to me because he believes the same thing, but he doesnt have the time to make Chicago Velocity all that it can be.
Ok - So... A little about me.
I am born and raised in the Chicago area, I currently live in Villa Park. (a Western suburb for you City Dwellers)
I own a number of websites including I own many more - too many to list really. About 50 in all. All kinds of sites from my Personal Blog, Joeychgo.com to sites about Credit Cards and Mortgages
Developing websites is what I do for a living. So, I am hoping to use my expertise to make Chicago Velocity bigger and better.
You might be wondering what changes will be taking place. Well, I can tell you a few things for certain.
First thing is to move to a different server. The host that CV is on currently is terrible. I will be moving us to my server (I own a server) in the next few days.
Second thing, we will upgrade the forum software to the latest version.
Third, we will be getting a new look. I already have new graphics being developed and new 'skins'.
Fourth, I will be adding features. A good photo gallery for starters. Many other things. For that, please feel free to post in the new Site Suggestions forum.
Fifth, after I get the above completed, I will start promoting this site and getting the name out there.
Ok, I'll end my ramble here. Nice to meet everyone and lets look forward to a great future at Chicago Velocity! | 
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01-28-2007, 08:36 AM
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#2 | | Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: .
Posts: 580
| What's involved with the new layout/skins?
Will it be difficult to use? This forum took me about a month to learn how to use it and I still am unsure of small things.. (polls..)
What other changes are you planning?
Are our files currently linked up in all the threads created since this site was thought of and produced going to remain (pics, links, etc..)
Will all of the threads be deleted, or will they be left over?
New emoticons? | |
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01-28-2007, 08:57 AM
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#3 | | Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL
Posts: 1,085
| All good questions.... Let me put your mind at ease... Quote: |
Originally Posted by erics95se What's involved with the new layout/skins? | It means a new look, new colors, new graphics -- Also, there will be 2 or 3 different styles so you can choose your favorite. Quote: |
Originally Posted by erics95se Will it be difficult to use? This forum took me about a month to learn how to use it and I still am unsure of small things.. (polls..) | Im not going to change the software, just upgrade it. Everything will pretty much work the same, but there will be new features and things will work smoother / better. Quote: |
Originally Posted by erics95se
What other changes are you planning?
| Im not really sure. Some things I will talk about with the moderators, and then, when we come to a consensus, post it to the membership for comment. Quote: |
Originally Posted by erics95se
Are our files currently linked up in all the threads created since this site was thought of and produced going to remain (pics, links, etc..)
| Short answer, Yes... Quote: |
Originally Posted by erics95se Will all of the threads be deleted, or will they be left over? | No threads will be deleted. Again, im not changing the site, just upgrading / enhancing it / adding to it.
I hope that answers your questions - ask more if you have them. Quote: |
Originally Posted by erics95se
New emoticons?
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01-28-2007, 10:18 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: grayslake / schaumburg IL
Posts: 4,787
| so what direction do you plan on taking the site, aside from the obvious (bigger)? | |
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01-28-2007, 10:38 AM
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#5 | | Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL
Posts: 1,085
| To be honest, im not sure. Im open to suggestion. Where do you guys want to take it? Im thinking we might want to be abit broader - | |
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01-28-2007, 11:11 AM
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#6 | | Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Elgin
Posts: 27,589
| Its about time, after being here since 2002, thru the ups and downs, its about time someone took over that can make this site what Ry has always envisioned of it. | |
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01-28-2007, 12:28 PM
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#7 | | Wanna see my itinerary?
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago
Posts: 2,343
| I'm all up for changes but the only thing I worry about is that if the site gets too big, and expands beyond the Chicago and Chicago land area that it will loose that kind of small community.
But it is good to see someone with enthusiasm. Let us know what we can do to help
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01-28-2007, 01:08 PM
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#8 | | ChicagoTuning.com
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 156
| what are your plans for the promotional aspect of the expansion? | |
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01-28-2007, 01:41 PM
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#9 | | Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL
Posts: 1,085
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Originally Posted by freshlane what are your plans for the promotional aspect of the expansion? |
Thats a big secret...  | |
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01-28-2007, 02:18 PM
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#10 | | eX-Drivers
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: waukegan
Posts: 1,008
| just curious...how much was the site? lol
You dont need to answer if you dont want to..its kinda off topic anyway.
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01-28-2007, 10:07 PM
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#11 | | Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL
Posts: 1,085
| Ok....
We have moved to the new server and upgraded the software. I know, the colors are a little off. I will install a temporary skin to take care of that.
Now the fun starts. Watch in the coming days for new features... | |
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01-28-2007, 10:15 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Illinois
Posts: 4,492
| Yay! New features.
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01-29-2007, 12:20 AM
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#13 | | Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL
Posts: 1,085
| One new feature --
You can now upload signature images directly. You dont need to have them hosted anymore.
You do this by going to your USERCP then choosing "Edit Signature" | |
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01-29-2007, 12:57 AM
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#14 | | Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL
Posts: 1,085
| Oh, and we have a homepage again -- I gotta work on it still, but its there now... http://www.chicagovelocity.com | |
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01-29-2007, 10:40 AM
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#15 | | It's stock officer.
Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Morton Grove
Posts: 263
| Hey Joey, i have a website myself that I am working on and need to get it up and running. Since you're a website guru... What resources are out there, that i can hone my coding skills or just script kiddie modifications?....i've searched and joined quite a few... vbmods, vbadvanced, etc. and i was not very impressed. Or do suggest any good books on the subject? | |
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01-29-2007, 10:51 AM
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#16 | | Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL
Posts: 1,085
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Originally Posted by Chooch  Hey Joey, i have a website myself that I am working on and need to get it up and running. Since you're a website guru... What resources are out there, that i can hone my coding skills or just script kiddie modifications?....i've searched and joined quite a few... vbmods, vbadvanced, etc. and i was not very impressed. Or do suggest any good books on the subject? | www.vBulletin-faq.com | |
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01-29-2007, 11:04 AM
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#17 | | It's stock officer.
Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Morton Grove
Posts: 263
| hehehe i know that's one of your sites as well. I'm on there too but i haven't fully explored it. Thanks though i'll check it out. | |
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01-29-2007, 11:11 AM
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#18 | | Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Villa Park, IL
Posts: 1,085
| Yup - im everywhere...
Whats your site? | |
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01-29-2007, 03:20 PM
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#19 | | BAM! Herpes
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 4,110
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Originally Posted by Chooch Hey Joey, i have a website myself that I am working on and need to get it up and running. Since you're a website guru... What resources are out there, that i can hone my coding skills or just script kiddie modifications?....i've searched and joined quite a few... vbmods, vbadvanced, etc. and i was not very impressed. Or do suggest any good books on the subject? |
I use www.vbulletin.org for my site... LOTS of great tools there as well. | |
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01-29-2007, 06:31 PM
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#20 | | Banned
Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: .
Posts: 10,532
| I don't know about you guys but I just can't wait to see the sponsor adspace and Google adspace on the side of every single page I view and have the opportunity to pay $30 a year for "gold member" benefits like custom user title etc etc.
Yayers!!!!11  http://www.team-2g.com/mitsubishi-ec...t.php?f=53&a=1
jchcgo,
I see your "join date" as 04-29-2002.
How come you have no posts for going on 5 years until 9 days ago?
The join date isn't something you decided to just "make up" is it?
Last edited by James; 01-29-2007 at 06:41 PM.
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