Wipe The Site Clean For A New Better Website?

Will our post count be reset?

That would be a really good idea if it could be automated. The problem? It can't, really. Requiring people to rate posts would end badly, I think. Most people wouldn't do it, and the site's traffic would go way down.

Not really.. It would be just like how it is now... With the more posts you make, the more you appear to be helping on the site.

i just want a better search engine and a new theme.

oscar do you have any idea when you are going to go forward with this plan.

[Oscar]

I do but I am not saying. [:)]

Originally posted by rcking04

Not really.. It would be just like how it is now... With the more posts you make, the more you appear to be helping on the site.

Then I misunderstood. However, if it's a simple by-post counter that determines your "worth" as a member, that's a terrible metric (see cool5). In order for that type of system to have any merit, I really believe that it would have to be on a voting basis, which I just don't see being feasible.

"I'll +rep you if you give my track a good rating."

^ That's what I see being a possible problem with a vote-based reputation system.

How bad can it be for a change.

WELCOME TO THE SITE!!!! First to welcome him whoo hoo!

I think its a great idea! Can't wait.

The old design has served us well WWS! I've just changed the theme the awesome UK one I made years back, Nostalgia'd big time. Would be a shame to see the tracks go, but I think it would be for the better

If we restart, we should have the option to re-upload old tracks easily in a way that won't clog up the exchange/recent track list.

Is it possible to simply archive the old track collection? Store it all somewhere?

I didnt vote but I say start with a new site and copy the old database over to the new one so everything stays the same and you have more options. If they say it cant be done then their wrong, anything can be done.

That's right. Anything can be done guys. Create an anti-gravity machine while you are at it. That and it would be really cool create a space shuttle that could fly into the sun so I could see what that big ball of hot gas looks like from within.

[mkingy]

Originally posted by Real

That's right. Anything can be done guys. Create an anti-gravity machine while you are at it. That and it would be really cool create a space shuttle that could fly into the sun so I could see what that big ball of hot gas looks like from within.

Where have you been? That's a common trip run by Virgin these days...?!

Eaxctly this isnt rocket science, its some simple databases. Keep it all dont loose anthing that would be a shame.

[Oscar]

This isn't a simple database. If it was simple, I would just have Mikey do it. The database is quite complex.

I say we restrict posting in this thread to anyone who's been around more than a few years. lol

Sorry if I had the time I would do it for you guys but I am swamped. If your referring to me whos new to this site, I was around back in the day with ultracoaster, tylers website and when no limits and scream machines came out. I just havent been around for the last 5 or 6 years lol. I didnt want to start any arguements, I just couldnt figure out why data had to be lost.

Take all the saved tracks and packs from NL1 make a Blu-ray or DVD of the best and put them up for sale if anyone would want them make some money to the new improved NL2 stuff

Start over.

so if we start over, would we have to re-register our accounts as well? (sorry if this was already covered and/or missed something)

[Oscar]

no you wouldn't have to re-register BUT if your emails address in your profile is wrong, then you wouldn't be able to recover the pwd to login as all passwords would be reset.

Would it be possible to archive all the old tracks and leave it sitting around somewhere? If so, I'm all for it.

In either case, this is something best timed with the release of NL2 where possible, although it may already be too late.

Wiping it all? I don't know, some old mediocre tracks maybe but it all?

What about all the forum posts, videos and tpr's?