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BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 12:31 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ Oct. 16 2006, 1:24 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (28pantera @ Oct. 16 2006, 12:21 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">They talk about real boats![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
With that comment you must own a real boat, right? If so, and if we don't talk about real boats here, then why are you here? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

An updated members gallery would be nice, especially if the members can change their own picture but I know from a technological standpint that may present some limitations. I'd like to see the search function work properly.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
search function on the forum you mean?

I really think we need to go to the vbulletin format.

kevnmcd

10-16-2006, 12:41 PM

I agree with HD....really need to get something that has a good "search" function, or at least one that works. Roln20's had some really good suggestions, as well. I think the member gallery would be great. That way, each member could update their own gallery and keep it current. That would really help for those that have a new boat every other month....2FORCEFULL, HD/HH, M2ME just to name a few. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif I know that vbulletin has some good capabilities for that kind of stuff.

IMO, I don't know if we will ever be like OSO or HB (not that I would want this place to be like those) only because we have limited ourselves to pretty much one geographical area, especially with the name. I don't think that is a bad thing, I kind of like the small group feel of this site. I would just like to see more daily involvement from more peeps on the board. I know that everyone leads a busy life and that during the winter we aren't thinking much about boating (except for me, I think about it all day long) but it would be nice to see interaction and discussions.

Havasu Dreamin

10-16-2006, 12:49 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (kevnmcd @ Oct. 16 2006, 1:41 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">That would really help for those that have a new boat every other month....2FORCEFULL, HD/HH, M2ME just to name a few. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif Â*I know that vbulletin has some good capabilities for that kind of stuff.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

That's every 2 years! LMAO Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (kevnmcd @ Oct. 16 2006, 1:41 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"> during the winter we aren't thinking much about boating (except for me, I think about it all day long) but it would be nice to see interaction and discussions.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

It's the Southwest, boating is a 12 month activity! Nothing like 90 MPH down Havasu in February with a t-shirt and boardshorts on! No one ever said I was the sharpest tool in the shed.

DCfive

10-16-2006, 01:03 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (28pantera @ Oct. 16 2006, 12:21 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 11:09 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">What is it about OSO that makes them high traffic sites? Â*[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
They talk about real boats![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/up_yours.gif

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 01:09 PM

Some good suggestions from roln, I kinda like the gallery part too.

While I think it's limited geographically I don't think that means much because topics here cover everything from catalina runs to powell trips. If you look at it that way LV is the center vs. the fringe http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

We'll see if we can't get a bunch of good ideas and incorporate them into an 07 LVHB site.

kevnmcd

10-16-2006, 01:19 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 2:09 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">07 LVHB site.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jump.gif

28pantera

10-16-2006, 01:32 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DCfive @ Oct. 16 2006, 2:03 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (28pantera @ Oct. 16 2006, 12:21 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">What is it about OSO that makes them high traffic sites? Â*<span id='postcolor'>
They talk about real boats![/quote]
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/up_yours.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
The differance in those sites:

1-They stay on the topic.

2-And don't have ads for someone selling something and hijack some one's thread.

PS I stopped back here to see what was happening in Vegas, and now remembered why I left...

Havasu Dreamin

10-16-2006, 01:57 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 1:31 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">search function on the forum you mean?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Yes. The search functionality does not work at all.

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 02:05 PM

QUESTION - how did a thread about how to make LVHB and the site better for users turn into a slam session?

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dunno.gif

Anyway - other comments or suggestions are welcome here.. .. .. POST AWAY!

Havasu Dreamin

10-16-2006, 02:10 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 3:05 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">QUESTION - how did a thread about how to make LVHB and the site better for users turn into a slam session?

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dunno.gif

Anyway - other comments or suggestions are welcome here.. .. .. POST AWAY![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Excellent question G. My comment was in jest as evidenced by the grinning smilies.

I was reading the vBulletin stuff a little today. They have a import feature that is designed to go from Ikonboard to vBulletin without losing any members data or posts.

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 02:17 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ Oct. 16 2006, 3:10 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 3:05 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">QUESTION - how did a thread about how to make LVHB and the site better for users turn into a slam session?

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dunno.gif

Anyway - other comments or suggestions are welcome here.. .. .. POST AWAY![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Excellent question G. My comment was in jest as evidenced by the grinning smilies.

I was reading the vBulletin stuff a little today. They have a import feature that is designed to go from Ikonboard to vBulletin without losing any members data or posts.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Yeah - I have a guy who can pull it off. He set up my other forum for financial planning and thinks we can make it happen. It's not cheap but it would be nice.

DCfive

10-16-2006, 02:39 PM

I apologize for participating in the "slam" session that Hi-jacked this thread. I simply have a huge problem with anyone getting on here and looking down his proverbial nose at anyone for not having a boat up to some perceived value. I for one don't care what kind of boat you have or don't have.

Hi-Jack over...

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 02:41 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DCfive @ Oct. 16 2006, 3:39 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I appologize for participating in the "slam" session that Hi-jacked this thread. I simply have a huge problem with anyone getting on here and looking down his proverbial nose at anyone for not having a boat up to some perceived value. I for one don't care what kind of boat you have or don't have.

Hi-Jack over...[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
That wasn't referring to you bud! I agree completely!

DCfive

10-16-2006, 02:46 PM

Now to the topic at hand:
Personally I love this site and the "small town feel". But I agree with the previous posts, that a working search function would be great. Patrick made some great suggestions also. Keep up the great work guys. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/beerchug.gif

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 02:49 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DCfive @ Oct. 16 2006, 3:46 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Now to the topic at hand:
Personally I love this site and the "small town feel". But I agree with the previous posts, that a working search function would be great. Patrick made some great suggestions also. Keep up the great work guys. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/beerchug.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I didn't even know the search didn't work. I like the search function on the HB board - the vBulletin one at least.

Now that I think of it the search function has never worked.

We need a new board - I'm going to try and get us one before 07 boating.

Keep posting lots of "wish list" things and I'll add them in.

HavasuHome

10-16-2006, 03:14 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DCfive @ Oct. 16 2006, 3:39 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I simply have a huge problem with anyone getting on here and looking down his proverbial nose at anyone for not having a boat up to some perceived value. I for one don't care what kind of boat you have or don't have.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

Very well said. Â*I also love this site. Â*I check it several times a day. Â*I have met some of the nicest people on this board. And like Kevin and Scott said this is the southwest and we boat/think boating all year round. Â*Greg, after you get all the imput, do what you think is best for the members and just do it. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

OutCole'd

10-16-2006, 03:25 PM

I know it's a boating site, but how about a off road section for the peeps with rails, quads & sand/dirt toys to post on?

As far as increasing traffic, here's my .02.

This is a very cool site, lots of great peeps. The hard part of increased traffic is you need to be careful what you wish for. With increased traffic, you get increased drama. For some here, that is a huge problem and thats why people bash HB, yet I see most of the peeps here, there also. Me, I like the drama, it's entertaining. If I want to avoid it, it's really not hard, just don't open the drama threads or don't read them.

It is tough, there are many off shoots from HB, RRL, HD's, ISL, RRX, etc.... They're all great sites, there is just so much you can say and I don't see repeating myself on every different forum when most end up at HB anyways.

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 03:27 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (OutCole'd @ Oct. 16 2006, 4:25 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I know it's a boating site, but how about a off road section for the peeps with rails, quads & sand/dirt toys to post on?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I dig that one - it IS the desert after all.. .. .. WHY NOT http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

roln 20s

10-16-2006, 03:28 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (OutCole'd @ Oct. 16 2006, 4:25 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I know it's a boating site, but how about a off road section for the peeps with rails, quads & sand/dirt toys to post on?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Great idea..sounds like you are going to cost me more $$$$$ once I start hearing about Rhinos and rails everyday...I want both so bad, just lacking the time...oh yeah, and money http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Roln 20s

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 03:33 PM

that would keep it going more in the off season too!

GREAT IDEA! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 03:35 PM

So here's the question - would you just call it:

"Off Road"

and have the subtext

"rails, quads & sand/dirt toys"

OR would you have a further subdivision of that main category?

OutCole'd

10-16-2006, 03:38 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (roln 20s @ Oct. 16 2006, 4:28 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (OutCole'd @ Oct. 16 2006, 4:25 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I know it's a boating site, but how about a off road section for the peeps with rails, quads & sand/dirt toys to post on?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Great idea..sounds like you are going to cost me more $$$$$ once I start hearing about Rhinos and rails everyday...I want both so bad, just lacking the time...oh yeah, and money http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Roln 20s[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Wait till you get in at the Islander, you will be all over some toys.

2FORCEFULL

10-16-2006, 04:18 PM

First off,
you should welcome new members and encorage them to post, a lot more "glad you are here" and a lot less "Why are you here
Next fire the spam and drama cops!
no one likes to be treated rudely, if some one makes a mistake simply deleate their post follow up by a PM telling them what they did wrong. don't let all the members tar and feather them and think they are going to try to get others to join!

next decide what your site will be known for

right now it has the rep. as a site controlled by a few that
dosen't want new members.

pick your moderaters and have them and them only police!

the rest of the members can read and post on a thread of there choice, for instance there was a post where they were clown'n dodge trucks, I have a dodge, thought it was funny and joined in, had I been offended I could have just went to a different post.

next you need a spam network, everyone does something here or knows someone that can help when in need. maybe a business sign in with a phone number. most people don't want it free that just don't want to be ripped.

there is a lot of dual sport boaters that go to the dunes in the off season, maybe " sand toys and events" http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif

DEEZ NUTTS

10-16-2006, 04:37 PM

An "other toys" section would be good. Lots of jeeps, rails, bikes and street cars to be bench racing in the off season.

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 05:09 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (2FORCEFULL @ Oct. 16 2006, 5:18 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">First off,
you should welcome new members and encorage them to post, a lot more "glad you are here" and a lot less Â*"Why are you here
Next fire the spam and drama cops!
no one likes to be treated rudely, if some one makes a mistake simply deleate their post follow up by a PM telling them what they did wrong. don't let all the members tar and feather them and think they are going to try to get others to join!

next decide what your site will be known for

right now it has the rep. as a site controlled by a few that
dosen't want new members.

pick your moderaters and have them and them only police!

the rest of the members can read and post on a thread of there choice, for instance there was a post where they were clown'n dodge trucks, I have a dodge, thought it was funny and joined in, had I been offended I could have just went to a different post.

next you need a spam network, everyone does something here or knows someone that can help when in need. maybe a business sign in with a phone number. most people don't want it free that just don't want to be ripped.

there is a lot of dual sport boaters that go to the dunes in the off season, maybe " sand toys and events" http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
2forcefull - I'm not challenging but curious, where do you get this (or what makes you think this I guess is a better way to say it)?

"and a lot less "Why are you here?""

I don't really feel there's a why are you here attitude towards new people so I'm curious what is it that's driving that because if that's the case then it needs to be fixed so I'd like to know what's causing that.

and this

"right now it has the rep. as a site controlled by a few that
dosen't want new members."

Once again just curious how the site got that rep and where that feeling about the site is promoted.

I for one want to encourage new people, visitors, members, etc. hence the reason for the particular "how to make it better" type of post. I think most other members do also. So I'm curious how that happend (if it's a particular person or a few people or what?). I definitely don't think the group of moderators feel that way (in fact what promted this thread was an exchange between moderators) - in fact I can speak for them all in our discussions behind the scene we're trying to make this site better and better and encourage new members to participate etc.

As far as the spam network - that's the "lvhb marketing group" - I just called it something different. Members are more than welcome to promote their services or products etc. there. That's a great suggestion (beat you to it bud!http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

I think the off road section is a gimme! I love that idea! I know other former LVHB'ers who would be back on here after they've sold their boats and gone to the sand. I knew this thread would create some great discussion and that is an awesome idea.

As far as firing the spam and drama cops - help me out with that one - what do you mean? Spam should be in the classified section for stuff for sale and services and other products in the LVHB Marketing Group section - so I'm not sure what else there is to police on that one. As far as drama cops - I'm not sure what you mean? We put a pretty simple set of board rules together - do you mean get rid of that - I don't think that's what you mean based on our PM exchange last week.

The whole point of this thread is to make the site a thousand times better for the upcoming year. It will be five years and I think it's due to make some improvements like the section for off road and stuff. We certainly want it friendly to new members so if there's other stuff we can do to promote that I'm ALL EARS!

Thanks for the input!

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Thanx.gif

2FORCEFULL

10-16-2006, 06:12 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 6:09 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (2FORCEFULL @ Oct. 16 2006, 5:18 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">First off,
you should welcome new members and encorage them to post, a lot more "glad you are here" and a lot less Â*"Why are you here
Next fire the spam and drama cops!
no one likes to be treated rudely, if some one makes a mistake simply deleate their post follow up by a PM telling them what they did wrong. don't let all the members tar and feather them and think they are going to try to get others to join!

next decide what your site will be known for

right now it has the rep. as a site controlled by a few that
dosen't want new members.

pick your moderaters and have them and them only police!

the rest of the members can read and post on a thread of there choice, for instance there was a post where they were clown'n dodge trucks, I have a dodge, thought it was funny and joined in, had I been offended I could have just went to a different post.

next you need a spam network, everyone does something here or knows someone that can help when in need. maybe a business sign in with a phone number. most people don't want it free that just don't want to be ripped.

there is a lot of dual sport boaters that go to the dunes in the off season, maybe " sand toys and events" http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
2forcefull - I'm not challenging but curious, where do you get this (or what makes you think this I guess is a better way to say it)?

"and a lot less Â*"Why are you here?""

I don't really feel there's a why are you here attitude towards new people so I'm curious what is it that's driving that because if that's the case then it needs to be fixed so I'd like to know what's causing that.

and this

"right now it has the rep. as a site controlled by a few that
dosen't want new members."

Once again just curious how the site got that rep and where that feeling about the site is promoted.

I for one want to encourage new people, visitors, members, etc. hence the reason for the particular "how to make it better" type of post. Â*I think most other members do also. Â*So I'm curious how that happend (if it's a particular person or a few people or what?). Â*I definitely don't think the group of moderators feel that way (in fact what promted this thread was an exchange between moderators) - in fact I can speak for them all in our discussions behind the scene we're trying to make this site better and better and encourage new members to participate etc.

As far as the spam network - that's the "lvhb marketing group" - I just called it something different. Â*Members are more than welcome to promote their services or products etc. there. Â*That's a great suggestion (beat you to it bud!http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

I think the off road section is a gimme! Â*I love that idea! Â*I know other former LVHB'ers who would be back on here after they've sold their boats and gone to the sand. Â*I knew this thread would create some great discussion and that is an awesome idea.

As far as firing the spam and drama cops - help me out with that one - what do you Â*mean? Â*Spam should be in the classified section for stuff for sale and services and other products in the LVHB Marketing Group section - so I'm not sure what else there is to police on that one. Â*As far as drama cops - I'm not sure what you mean? Â*We put a pretty simple set of board rules together - do you mean get rid of that - I don't think that's what you mean based on our PM exchange last week.

The whole point of this thread is to make the site a thousand times better for the upcoming year. Â*It will be five years and I think it's due to make some improvements like the section for off road and stuff. Â*We certainly want it friendly to new members so if there's other stuff we can do to promote that I'm ALL EARS!

Thanks for the input!

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Thanx.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif

LV-Advantage

10-16-2006, 06:23 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 6:09 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I think the off road section is a gimme! Â*I love that idea! Â*I know other former LVHB'ers who would be back on here after they've sold their boats and gone to the sand. Â*I knew this thread would create some great discussion and that is an awesome idea.

Thanks for the input!

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Thanx.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Now that would be a good idea http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs_up.gif But what kind of an idiot would sell there boat and go play in the sand. Man I miss my boat http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/traurig001.gif

Red Horse

10-16-2006, 06:32 PM

I like the small town atmoshere on this board. I think what sets this one off from the others is that the members "know" each other. Well at least most do.

Improvement. A gallery for sure. I dont have a "real boat" but I would still like to have a place to show it off for those that know what boating is all about.

The offroad section sounds cool as well. Some of those Rhinos, Jeeps and things are pretty cool.

A tech section would also be nice.

I dont think we have to slice it up to damn much. Just add a few catagories <<<(the spelling doesnt look right to me) so the topics can be broader. As long as there is not a engine section, drive section, fiberglass sectoin. THat is ALL tech. A few site have gotten WAY out of hand with the splittin hairs on topics of discussion.

I like the smilies. They are cool.

More detailed map section. Maybe a yahoo beta maps type thing where you can find more people on this board. Hey I am going to be Here X marks the spot type of thing.

I happen to like this place and the people that I have met. I think that is why most are guarded about others that come on here and spam on the 1st post. It is like we are being used or something. This is MY playground and you are welcome to play and play hard, however you MUST be respectfull. At least till you have drank a few beers on a beach somewhere with a few of us.

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Thanx.gif

HavasuHome

10-16-2006, 06:44 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Red Horse @ Oct. 16 2006, 7:32 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I happen to like this place and the people that I have met. I think that is why most are guarded about others that come on here and spam on the 1st post. It is like we are being used or something. This is MY playground and you are welcome to play and play hard, however you MUST be respectfull. At least till you have drank a few beers on a beach somewhere with a few of us.

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Thanx.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Well said http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/aktion033.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 06:53 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (LV-Advantage @ Oct. 16 2006, 7:23 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 6:09 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I think the off road section is a gimme! Â*I love that idea! Â*I know other former LVHB'ers who would be back on here after they've sold their boats and gone to the sand. Â*I knew this thread would create some great discussion and that is an awesome idea.

Thanks for the input!

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Thanx.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Now that would be a good idea http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs_up.gif Â* But what kind of an idiot would sell there boat and go play in the sand. Â*Man I miss my boat http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/traurig001.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I knew there would be someone who would be back on here if that person saw it! WELCOME BACK BUD!

(BTW - your fantasy team SUCKS this year http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif )

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 06:57 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (HavasuHome @ Oct. 16 2006, 7:44 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Red Horse @ Oct. 16 2006, 7:32 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I happen to like this place and the people that I have met. I think that is why most are guarded about others that come on here and spam on the 1st post. It is like we are being used or something. This is MY playground and you are welcome to play and play hard, however you MUST be respectfull. At least till you have drank a few beers on a beach somewhere with a few of us.

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Thanx.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Well said http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/aktion033.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Agreed - well said!

There are tons of great peeps on the board here (I remember in 03/2002 "if you build it.. .. they will come LOL! ).

2ForceFull didn't reply above because I talked to him for a little bit - nice to meet you Steve!

DEEZ NUTTS

10-16-2006, 07:03 PM

I agree with Red Horse about not slicing it up too much.

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 07:06 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DEEZ NUTTS @ Oct. 16 2006, 8:03 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I agree with Red Horse about not slicing it up too much.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
How about a separate forum for those in Japan http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

Havasu Dreamin

10-16-2006, 07:12 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 8:06 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">How about a separate forum for those in Japan http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Those in Japan drunk posting! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 07:15 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ Oct. 16 2006, 8:12 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 8:06 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">How about a separate forum for those in Japan http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Those in Japan drunk posting! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Those in Japan drunken from saki posting http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

Ok, damn, I hijacked my own thread.

BACK TO TOPIC - Stuff you'd like to see from the board and the site in general. Good suggestions so far, keep 'em coming!

Havasu Dreamin

10-16-2006, 07:20 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 8:15 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Ok, damn, I hijacked my own thread.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Last I checked you pay the bills so you can hi-jack whatever thread you want to..... http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

OutCole'd

10-16-2006, 08:06 PM

To me it seems like some of the Unwelcoming committee don't really post much anymore if at all.

I would like to see it stay that way.

If someone post's spam on the first post, look it as an opportunity to get someone new on the board posting rather than an insult.

If someone post's spam in the wrong section, give a suggestion on a better place to put it wrather than flaming the person to immediately put them on the defensive.

At least a spam post is something to read rather than one of the 600+ lurkers on the site that have never posted yet......

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 08:28 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (OutCole'd @ Oct. 16 2006, 9:06 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">To me it seems like some of the Unwelcoming committee don't really post much anymore if at all.

I would like to see it stay that way.

If someone post's spam on the first post, look it as an opportunity to get someone new on the board posting rather than an insult.

If someone post's spam in the wrong section, give a suggestion on a better place to put it wrather than flaming the person to immediately put them on the defensive.

At least a spam post is something to read rather than one of the 600+ lurkers on the site that have never posted yet......[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Outcole'd - "Master of the Obvious" http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

I didn't realize there was an unwelcoming committee but I've heard that from a few people. The board is and should be a friendly place for people to discuss boating and related (thanks for the sand suggestion) toys - if it wasn't originally then we all wouldn't have met.

There's no reason for anyone to be "unwelcomed" unless someone posts something deserving of it (i.e. breaking the rules). Anyone deserving of being unwelcomed will be dutifully done so by the moderator group (or at least that's the way it should happen).

The good thing is there's a crew of moderators now sharing the load, so hopefully spam that needs to be moved and threads that aren't good for the board or it's members can be discussed and handled if necessary. Kevin did an awesome job but it just makes more sense to have a team of a few people chime in so it's not just one perspective. I know it's a good group.

We do have too many lurkers - how do we "coax" them out?

dicudmore

10-16-2006, 09:02 PM

I'd like to see the jack-ball that started this site own a boat again http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

BADFISH II

10-16-2006, 09:33 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (dicudmore @ Oct. 16 2006, 10:02 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'd like to see the jack-ball that started this site own a boat again Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I resemble that remark http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/asshole2.gif

Soon enough my friend - then you can come ride with us since you don't have a ride currently http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

I want to ride with Mark though - can you swing me a ride! One would think I could get in front of them but they're so busy.

OK - no more hijacking my own thread again dammit!

G-OUT!

digginfordollars

10-16-2006, 09:39 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 9:28 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">We do have too many lurkers - how do we "coax" them out?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Not sure if you can coax all fifty or so of KC's personalitie's out at one time. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

dicudmore

10-16-2006, 09:58 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 10:33 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (dicudmore @ Oct. 16 2006, 10:02 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'd like to see the jack-ball that started this site own a boat again Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I resemble that remark Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/asshole2.gif

Soon enough my friend - then you can come ride with us since you don't have a ride currently http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

I want to ride with Mark though - can you swing me a ride! Â*One would think I could get in front of them but they're so busy.

OK - no more hijacking my own thread again dammit!

G-OUT![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
just trying to help you out http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif
I'm sure a ride can be arranged http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif
You'd have to come down to Havasu...Spectres dont spend much time at Lake Mead

Rude

10-17-2006, 06:47 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 7:57 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">2ForceFull didn't reply above because I talked to him for a little bit - nice to meet you Steve![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
and what did you come up with.

i would hate to think that this group of boaters is looked at as a bunch of snobs that don't want others to come over here. i wouldn't have any friends in this town if it wasn't for this board. so if that's the way this place is viewed, it DEFINITELY needs to be changed.

kevnmcd

10-17-2006, 06:56 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 9:28 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Kevin did an awesome job but it just makes more sense to have a team of a few people chime in so it's not just one perspective.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I am not sure how to take that statement? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif I almost think in a very nice round about way your telling me that I sucked? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

Rude

10-17-2006, 07:55 AM

i think outcole'd has a very good point about the folks that use spam as their first post. Â*we've had a few cases in the past of people being dealt with pretty harshly for spamming on the first post. Â*the problem with that kind of first post is that the person rarely seems to come back and do any further posting. Â*they put the spam up and disappear. Â*that could be because of the backlash or just because they were looking for a free ad. Â*if those ads could simply be moved to the proper area and leave it at that, maybe it would help to get rid of the negative image (if indeed there is one) for this board.

i love the ideas roln suggested, the offroad section is excellent along with the tech section (of course i would be a big contributor to this section http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrinbounce2.gif ).

part of the difference between us, HB and OSO is both of the other boards have been around longer. Â*OSO is labeled as a coast to coast board and has a large number of manufacturers and distributors that advertise there. Â*along with the advertisements, some of them participate in the forum discussions. Â*they also have two sections that only advertisers can post in. Â*OSO also has a "company" boat and motorhome that travels the country going to races and poker runs. it has different levels of membership which require $$. so there are a large number of differences between this one and OSO.

BADFISH II

10-17-2006, 09:05 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (kevnmcd @ Oct. 17 2006, 07:56 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Kevin did an awesome job but it just makes more sense to have a team of a few people chime in so it's not just one perspective.<span id='postcolor'>
I am not sure how to take that statement? Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif Â*I almost think in a very nice round about way your telling me that I sucked? Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif[/quote]

NO - that's not what I'm saying http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/asshole2.gif

- moreso that there's more power in numbers and with 5 of us speaking with one voice it just makes more sense. I get the impression that you were a bit unfairly targeted in some instances simply because it was just you - but if it had always been 5 of us I don't think it would have happened like that. It's harder to disagree and get pissed if 5 moderators agree there is an issue than if there is one - so in a round about way I'm saying the burden you had on your shoulders was unfair and too big!

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

But if you want to believe you sucked then go ahead http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

kevnmcd

10-17-2006, 09:13 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 17 2006, 10:05 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">NO - that's not what I'm saying Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/asshole2.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I know.....I was just messin' with ya! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

BADFISH II

10-17-2006, 09:15 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (rude235 @ Oct. 17 2006, 07:47 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">2ForceFull didn't reply above because I talked to him for a little bit - nice to meet you Steve!<span id='postcolor'>
and what did you come up with.

i would hate to think that this group of boaters is looked at as a bunch of snobs that don't want others to come over here. Â*i wouldn't have any friends in this town if it wasn't for this board. Â*so if that's the way this place is viewed, it DEFINITELY needs to be changed.[/quote]
I think you may hear from some people that this indeed is a problem and that other boaters feel this is a tough board to get involved in - which definitely needs to be corrected - I know none of us want it that way. Â*Like you - pretty much all of our friends - good friends - are from the board going back to nearly when I started it in 2002. Â*So it can't be that "unfriendly" or we all wouldn't have met through the site. Adding to that is all of the people I hope to meet up with on the lake WHEN I ACTUALLY GET A BOAT!

The stuff we (2ForceFull and I) talked about James has mostly been covered already in this thread - I just got a better sense of it from talking to him directly.

I think the rules will go a long way towards keeping this place friendly and I definitely think a few additions to the site will give it a fresh look and feel - hopefully getting some of the lurkers out of the "lurking status" http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

kevnmcd

10-17-2006, 09:37 AM

LM1 - that is another inherent problem on this board....if someone goes back to edit a post with more than one quote in it, the formatting gets all screwed up! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/glare.gif It also gets all screwed up if there are more than 3 quotes in a post. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cussing.gif

BADFISH II

10-17-2006, 10:40 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (kevnmcd @ Oct. 17 2006, 10:37 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">LM1 - that is another inherent problem on this board....if someone goes back to edit a post with more than one quote in it, the formatting gets all screwed up! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/glare.gif Â*It also gets all screwed up if there are more than 3 quotes in a post. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cussing.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Calm down now Kevin - everything will be JUUUUUSSSSTTTTT FINE! I'll get you a new forum soon http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

kevnmcd

10-17-2006, 11:29 AM

okay....I am calm now. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Maybe I need to go get a drink or something? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/beerchug.gif

BADFISH II

10-17-2006, 11:31 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (kevnmcd @ Oct. 17 2006, 12:29 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">okay....I am calm now. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*Maybe I need to go get a drink or something? Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/beerchug.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
It's a bit early, but if I was in the vicinity I would try and join ya! I could use one too about now http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

Havasu Dreamin

10-17-2006, 11:45 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 17 2006, 12:31 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">It's a bit early, but if I was in the vicinity I would try and join ya! Â*I could use one too about now http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
It's 5 o'clock somewhere!

I'm guilty of getting on a few peeps for spamming in their first post in the past. But that is where it is at, in the past.

kevnmcd

10-17-2006, 12:29 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 17 2006, 12:31 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (kevnmcd @ Oct. 17 2006, 12:29 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">okay....I am calm now. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*Maybe I need to go get a drink or something? Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/beerchug.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
It's a bit early, but if I was in the vicinity I would try and join ya! Â*I could use one too about now http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
What are you talking about early? It is never too early for a drink! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Maybe you should take a business trip out here? Then we can go have some drinks. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/drinkers.gif

BADFISH II

10-17-2006, 12:35 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ Oct. 17 2006, 12:45 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 17 2006, 12:31 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">It's a bit early, but if I was in the vicinity I would try and join ya! Â*I could use one too about now http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
It's 5 o'clock somewhere!

I'm guilty of getting on a few peeps for spamming in their first post in the past. But that is where it is at, in the past.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
ditto here! I just don't understand how someone can expect to sell their boat or ? when they just list it and don't stick around to answer questions about it etc. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif

Nonetheless - I'll be more careful of that too. Comments I've made are more from the standpoint of "why don't you stick around and have some fun!" than they are "get off the board because you just spam!". Sometimes you can think how you want to say things and type them and they come out to a visitor is totally different or can have alternate "tones" so to speak.

I know we all agree we want people to stick around though that's a gimme!

BADFISH II

10-17-2006, 12:35 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (kevnmcd @ Oct. 17 2006, 1:29 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 17 2006, 12:31 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">okay....I am calm now. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*Maybe I need to go get a drink or something? Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/beerchug.gif<span id='postcolor'>
It's a bit early, but if I was in the vicinity I would try and join ya! Â*I could use one too about now http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif[/quote]
What are you talking about early? Â*It is never too early for a drink! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Maybe you should take a business trip out here? Â*Then we can go have some drinks. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/drinkers.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Someday I'll take you up on that for sure - I just try to time things so I can squeeze in client trips and family trips all at once! But that would be fun!

DCfive

10-17-2006, 01:14 PM

NdaWind

10-17-2006, 04:47 PM

Well I like the smalll town feel to this site. Some sites I have visited are pretty small town feel but also seem like you have to be in the click of the handull of people that post the most to contribute. If your trying to build a better site that makes it more popular that become full of adds and other crap to slow it down to a crawl I don't think that is appealing either.

A forum for jokes.
Videos are very popular right now, how about a place for them.

BADFISH II

10-17-2006, 04:53 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (NdaWind @ Oct. 17 2006, 5:47 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">A forum for jokes.
Videos are very popular right now, how about a place for them.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
You're right - there's almost a fine line to walk between too big and not big enough. I don't want a bunch of ads on the site - but to be honest I would like to have the site make a little bit more money than it has for a lot of reasons (upgrading the forum, poker run funding, etc.) so to do that we need a bit broader audience.

I like your ideas, but instead of just a forum for jokes - how about a "General" forum - for example politics, jokes, current events, etc. - I see those topics getting a lot of play on other sites.

We had the LVHB regatta video on the site for a while - in fact it's still on the server somewhere - it was VERY cool! But once again for stuff like that you have to be able to afford the bandwidth because that stuff soaks it up!

Good ideas ndawind! (I always feel like you're boat is coming to eat me when I see the avatar http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eek3.gif - my kids thought it was hilarious - and NO that's not a slam http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif )

vmjtc3

10-17-2006, 05:22 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (28pantera @ Oct. 16 2006, 2:32 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DCfive @ Oct. 16 2006, 2:03 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">What is it about OSO that makes them high traffic sites? Â*<span id='postcolor'>
They talk about real boats!
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/up_yours.gif[/quote]
The differance in those sites:

1-They stay on the topic.

2-And don't have ads for someone selling something and hijack some one's thread. Â*

PS I stopped back here to see what was happening in Vegas, and now remembered why I left...[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Hot boat stay's on topic?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif?

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smilie_auslachen.gif

vmjtc3

10-17-2006, 05:28 PM

Let's see, Lock the forum, kick everyone out that I dont like,
And let's see if we cant all try to meet up at lest everyother month either at the lake or for a few beer's. We dont want all them people that hot goat and offshore a-holes only has. Less people=lessdrama. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

2FORCEFULL

10-17-2006, 06:03 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (28pantera @ Oct. 16 2006, 2:32 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DCfive @ Oct. 16 2006, 2:03 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">What is it about OSO that makes them high traffic sites? Â*<span id='postcolor'>
They talk about real boats!
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blah_blah_blah.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/up_yours.gif[/quote]
The differance in those sites:

1-They stay on the topic.

2-And don't have ads for someone selling something and hijack some one's thread. Â*

PS I stopped back here to see what was happening in Vegas, and now remembered why I left...[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
havn't you heard, what happens in vegas stays in vegas http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif I got an Idea http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif why don't you start a thread about something interesting that will educate the boating population of lvhb http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif Id like to know what a real boat is http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/beerchug.gif

Havasu Dreamin

10-17-2006, 06:04 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 17 2006, 5:53 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">upgrading the forum, poker run funding, etc.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I think a modest fee for the poker run/regatta would be ok.

2FORCEFULL

10-17-2006, 06:16 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ Oct. 17 2006, 7:04 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I think a modest fee for the poker run/regatta would be ok.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
you mean if you wear clothes you have to pay, would that be like a sliding scale, the less you wear the less you pay http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boobies.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boobies.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boobies.gif

BADFISH II

10-17-2006, 06:19 PM

Yep - fee for the run is fine - there are a few other things I'd like to do with the site too!

kevnmcd

10-17-2006, 06:20 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (2FORCEFULL @ Oct. 17 2006, 7:16 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ Oct. 17 2006, 7:04 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I think a modest fee for the poker run/regatta would be ok.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
you mean if you wear clothes you have to pay, would that be like a sliding scale, the less you wear the less you pay http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boobies.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boobies.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boobies.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
That would only apply for the women! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Either way, the guys will have to pay. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

2FORCEFULL

10-17-2006, 06:27 PM

when is the poke her, run http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boobies.gif , oh yeah http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif I don't have a boat http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cussing.gif

DEEZ NUTTS

10-17-2006, 06:51 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (2FORCEFULL @ Oct. 17 2006, 7:27 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">, oh yeah http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif I don't have a boat Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cussing.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I'm sure you'll have one by tomorrow http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/beerchug.gif

2FORCEFULL

10-17-2006, 07:13 PM

was susposed to have one on the 11th, now I'm wish'n i would have got a howard deck http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif aint look'n at that thread anymore http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/headshake.gif hows the sand car com'n?

2FORCEFULL

10-18-2006, 05:54 AM

I think that there needs to be a rule that if some one gets a new boat, or buys another board members boat, or "tahoe" they should have to post a thread with in a certain time frame so that we can post the little smilies http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/beerchug.gif and congrats! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif maybe even a "look what I got section" or endless thread

2FORCEFULL

10-18-2006, 06:22 AM

hey your back!!! and brought mans best friend. looks like she can handle a big vessel

this was to pantera [ he's a bad bad boy http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif ]

2FORCEFULL

10-18-2006, 06:28 AM

man that got pulled quick, what was wrong

2FORCEFULL

10-18-2006, 06:31 AM

she is very pretty, your wife, or daughter? is this one of your real boat pictures http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boobies.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

2FORCEFULL

10-18-2006, 06:37 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (28pantera @ Oct. 16 2006, 12:21 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">What is it about OSO that makes them high traffic sites? Â*<span id='postcolor'>
They talk about real boats![/quote]
pantera
You know you lurk here every day, why don't you be nice and join in. I sure you have alot of good that you can share http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/beerchug.gif who knows you might make a friend http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

2FORCEFULL

10-18-2006, 06:40 AM

And yes, all of you that slep in MISSED IT!!!!! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dunno.gif

2FORCEFULL

10-18-2006, 06:50 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 11:09 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Question for you members out there - what would YOU like to see on LVHB

G[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Hey "G",
might want to watch what you ask for http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/director.gif lets not see that again http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

2FORCEFULL

10-18-2006, 07:13 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 1:31 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I really think we need to go to the vbulletin format.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
was that the "V" you were talk'n about http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Wow1.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/headshake.gif

BADFISH II

10-18-2006, 08:39 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (2FORCEFULL @ Oct. 18 2006, 08:13 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 16 2006, 1:31 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I really think we need to go to the vbulletin format.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
was that the Â* "V" Â* you were talk'n about http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Wow1.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/headshake.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Vbulletin is like ikonboard but better - it's what hotboat.net runs their forums off of.

2FORCEFULL

10-18-2006, 08:57 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 18 2006, 09:39 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (2FORCEFULL @ Oct. 18 2006, 08:13 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I really think we need to go to the vbulletin format.<span id='postcolor'>
was that the Â* "V" Â* you were talk'n about http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Wow1.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/headshake.gif[/quote]
Vbulletin is like ikonboard but better - it's what hotboat.net runs their forums off of.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
did you sleep in http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleeping.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleeping.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleeping.gif ,nyquil?,any way get well so you can keep up http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif probley should wait till you get better before you take the new boat out http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dunno.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

2FORCEFULL

10-18-2006, 08:59 AM

guess pantera likes "V" drive boats,

I like "V" drives http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Wow1.gif

BADFISH II

10-18-2006, 09:01 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (2FORCEFULL @ Oct. 18 2006, 09:57 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 18 2006, 09:39 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I really think we need to go to the vbulletin format.<span id='postcolor'>
was that the Â* "V" Â* you were talk'n about http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Wow1.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/headshake.gif
Vbulletin is like ikonboard but better - it's what hotboat.net runs their forums off of.[/quote]
did you sleep in http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleeping.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleeping.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleeping.gif ,nyquil?,any way get well so you can keep up http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif probley should wait till you get better before you take the new boat out http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dunno.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Actually I slept until 9:30 this morning. This head cold thing is kicking my a$$! A little better today. Night before I got literally about an hour of sleep - that sucked!

2FORCEFULL

10-18-2006, 09:07 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Lakemead1 @ Oct. 18 2006, 10:01 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I really think we need to go to the vbulletin format.<span id='postcolor'>
was that the Â* "V" Â* you were talk'n about http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Wow1.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/headshake.gif
Vbulletin is like ikonboard but better - it's what hotboat.net runs their forums off of.
did you sleep in http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleeping.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleeping.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleeping.gif ,nyquil?,any way get well so you can keep up http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif probley should wait till you get better before you take the new boat out http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chin_scratch.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dunno.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif
Actually I slept until 9:30 this morning. Â*This head cold thing is kicking my a$$! Â* A little better today. Â*Night before I got literally about an hour of sleep - that sucked![/quote]
well. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleeping.gif just to clue you in, pantera posted a picture of the driver's motor http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Wow1.gif Â* instead of the boat motor http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Wow1.gif
maybe he was try'n to get in the poker run free http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boobies.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dunno.gif