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Iso
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 Posted - 11/18/2011 : 12:16:57
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I've been chewing on the website redesign for a few months now. Data modeling lots of data needed to make things happen and batting around the workflow processes.
There is no preview ready yet.
Already in the pipe:
>>New front end
>>New forum software (DONE)
>>New event management feature
>>New event page with registration workflows
>>New BBQ teams page and registration workflow
Feature requests
>>Track event judging counts
>>Facebook events for BBQ events
>>Event announcements via Twitter & Facebook
>>Event RSS feed
>>Online dues payment
>>Recipie page
>>BoD Messaging
>>Ad space
>>Real names in forums
>>Location information
>>Monthly Calendar of Events
>>Ongoing display of Overall,TOTY, meats scoring
>>"Like" or "Thanks" button/link for posts
>>Wiki style articles on BBQ. Like a FAQ but more of a knowledge base for backyard cooks to new BBQ teams.
>>An app that allows a user to input an address or use their gps as a location and then sort all upcoming events in order of distance from that location.
>>Map all known PNWBA events from the user's location or given address.
>>Craigslist feed relevent to user's city/state for keyword items.
>>Online event sanctioning application and payment
>>Suggestion/Comment box form
So I have arrived at a few open questions to the membership:
 How can I make this website better serve you?
What features in this site would you like?
btw, if there is a graphics designer in the house that is willing to do some graphic design work please contact me. Needs are mainly static png files with transparent backgrounds. A few texture files.
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Respects,
Bryan
Dead Man BBQ
Washington State Spring BBQ Championship (4/27 & 28)
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barnaw
USA
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JD McGee
USA
1460 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2011 : 13:06:58
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I am curious why so much personal information is required to use the forum. Most forums require only a user name, e-mail, and password. I'm thinking it may be a deterrent to some folks who are lurking with questions or comments but do not want to give too much information about themselves.
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MADDOG
Azores
798 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2011 : 21:35:13
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Forum additions: (for consideration)
An association business page where minutes of BoD mtgs & annual mtgs could be posted along with discussions about the business side of the assoc such as by laws, dues, proposals such as rules changes, etc. When the board considers changes, they could toss em up and see what the members thoughts are. No waiting for the annual mtg.
Pull the Recipes page into the forum. I'll bet it would get a lot more attention. When we see something new has been posted, we'll know and check it out. I'm betting it will also engender more contributions.
Encourage everyone's snapshot from events and other BBQ related places and faces.
Try to corral all the Event related news, etc on the right forum page. That would take a monitoring webmaster.
On-line competition registration!!!
On-line dues payment.
A data center where we can go to see OUR OWN info such as when our membership expires, perhaps competition result data - individual data, that is...year over year, that sort of stuff. Perhaps our profile page or some such "location".
A secret camera into JD's garage kitchen where he creates his secrets to make the perfect BBQ. So, we can determine which psychohallucigenic drug he's sprinkling into all his rubs to mesmerize the judges. "Oh, you mad, mad, mad scientist-chef, you!"
OK OK I guess I'm getting tired.
Thanks for the opportunity to contribute and thanks for the work to make it an even MORE effective web presence for this super bunch of folks.
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Pat "Maddog" Maddock
PNWBA Secretary 2013-14
PNWBA CBJ#200412
KCBS CBJ#60627
Webers, Traeger, Cookshack and a translucent Thermapen...it's magically delicious!
...MADDOG'S BBQ
Don't try to teach a pig to sing. It will frustrate you, annoy the pig and delay the damned BBQ! |
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lynnae
USA
599 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2011 : 12:53:32
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| Ad space. |
Sugar's Championship Barbecue
www.sugarsbarbecue.com
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NorthwestBBQ
USA
744 Posts |
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Iso
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2011 : 10:06:25
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Curious, what fees can not be paid online?
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Respects,
Bryan
Dead Man BBQ
Washington State Spring BBQ Championship (4/27 & 28)
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swamprb
USA
1391 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2011 : 17:31:42
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Thanks for all your time put into this Bryan!
Looking around at other BBQ organization websites the majority of them SUCK compared to the PNWBA site, most do not have a Forum and if they do they are Yahoo Group boards which SUCK even more!
Some things that I would like to see in the new site are:
A working PM/E-mail between members
Lose the anonymity handles or include your full name in the signatures
Since our members are scattered over 5 Western states and 3 Canadian Provinces it should be required to state where we live.
Monthly Calendar of Events
The Roll Calls and the Events Forums are Cluster%&*$ and should be moderated better or divided into sub forums
http://www.nebs.org/
http://www.cbbqa.org/forum/index.php
http://www.flbbq.org/
http://iabbq.org/
http://www.ILBBQS.com/
http://www.mnbbq.com/test.asp
http://www.lonestarbarbecue.com/
http://www.ibcabbq.org/
http://www.tgcbca.org/
We have it pretty good compared to some of these organizations! Thanks again!
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Brian Moriarty
PNWBA Board Member, CBJ/KCBS CBJ
Left Hand Smoke 2010 PNWBA Team of the Year
Hobbyist Competitive Cook & CBJ since 2007
Cooking on a Backwoods Gater, Weber Smokey Mountains, Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smoker clones, Cajun Bandit kettle conversions, Cookshack 008, Weber Performer, Genesis, Q & Kettles, La Caja China #2, Roastin' and toastin' on the Weber 1000/RK Drum Coffee Roaster, Vintage Kamado restoration hack.
*******Visit our supporters for 2013********
Oakridge BBQ http://www.OakridgeBBQ.com/
US BBQ Supply & Smoky Okie Rubs and Injections http://usbbqsupply.com/
Bigmista's BBQ Rubs http://bigmista.com/
Butcher Shop Cafe http://www.selectgourmetfoods.com/
Plowboys BBQ http://plowboysbbq.com/
Smoke on Wheels BBQ Marinades & Injection http://smokeonwheels.com/products/
Big Green Egg courtesy of AES http://www.biggreenegg.com/
Mojobricks http://www.mojobricks.com/ Cajun Bandit http://cajunbandit.com/
The Briner http://www.thebriner.com/ Rib-O-Lator http://www.ribolator.com/
Charcos Coconut Charcoal http://www.charcos.biz/
If I'm not competin', I'm smokin' and grillin'! Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-Hand-Smoke/116187658462391?sk=wall
Stay Hungry! |
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swamprb
USA
1391 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2011 : 20:36:01
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| Go Bryan Go! |
Brian Moriarty
PNWBA Board Member, CBJ/KCBS CBJ
Left Hand Smoke 2010 PNWBA Team of the Year
Hobbyist Competitive Cook & CBJ since 2007
Cooking on a Backwoods Gater, Weber Smokey Mountains, Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smoker clones, Cajun Bandit kettle conversions, Cookshack 008, Weber Performer, Genesis, Q & Kettles, La Caja China #2, Roastin' and toastin' on the Weber 1000/RK Drum Coffee Roaster, Vintage Kamado restoration hack.
*******Visit our supporters for 2013********
Oakridge BBQ http://www.OakridgeBBQ.com/
US BBQ Supply & Smoky Okie Rubs and Injections http://usbbqsupply.com/
Bigmista's BBQ Rubs http://bigmista.com/
Butcher Shop Cafe http://www.selectgourmetfoods.com/
Plowboys BBQ http://plowboysbbq.com/
Smoke on Wheels BBQ Marinades & Injection http://smokeonwheels.com/products/
Big Green Egg courtesy of AES http://www.biggreenegg.com/
Mojobricks http://www.mojobricks.com/ Cajun Bandit http://cajunbandit.com/
The Briner http://www.thebriner.com/ Rib-O-Lator http://www.ribolator.com/
Charcos Coconut Charcoal http://www.charcos.biz/
If I'm not competin', I'm smokin' and grillin'! Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-Hand-Smoke/116187658462391?sk=wall
Stay Hungry! |
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NorthwestBBQ
USA
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Iso
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 11/21/2011 : 17:21:57
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Michael: That is an option availiable to the event organizers. Some events elect to have the PNWBA collect fees others prefer to handle the money themselves.
More information on the sanctioning options availiable can be found in the Sanctionig information package at http://www.pnwba.com/Sanctioning/2011%20PNWBA%20Sanctioning%20Information.pdf
Edit: Just to be clear, these are business rules. Technically it is possible to have all payments channeled through PayPal, CC, or Dwolla. It would require action by the BoD to change the business rules here. Thank you for your feedback. |
Respects,
Bryan
Dead Man BBQ
Washington State Spring BBQ Championship (4/27 & 28)
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Iso
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 11/21/2011 : 18:44:11
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Originally posted by barnaw
Is there any way to have running team standings during the year?
What are the standings people are interested in?
TOTY, Overall, number of Draws? |
Respects,
Bryan
Dead Man BBQ
Washington State Spring BBQ Championship (4/27 & 28)
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swamprb
USA
1391 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2011 : 05:45:43
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| Individual meats. |
Brian Moriarty
PNWBA Board Member, CBJ/KCBS CBJ
Left Hand Smoke 2010 PNWBA Team of the Year
Hobbyist Competitive Cook & CBJ since 2007
Cooking on a Backwoods Gater, Weber Smokey Mountains, Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smoker clones, Cajun Bandit kettle conversions, Cookshack 008, Weber Performer, Genesis, Q & Kettles, La Caja China #2, Roastin' and toastin' on the Weber 1000/RK Drum Coffee Roaster, Vintage Kamado restoration hack.
*******Visit our supporters for 2013********
Oakridge BBQ http://www.OakridgeBBQ.com/
US BBQ Supply & Smoky Okie Rubs and Injections http://usbbqsupply.com/
Bigmista's BBQ Rubs http://bigmista.com/
Butcher Shop Cafe http://www.selectgourmetfoods.com/
Plowboys BBQ http://plowboysbbq.com/
Smoke on Wheels BBQ Marinades & Injection http://smokeonwheels.com/products/
Big Green Egg courtesy of AES http://www.biggreenegg.com/
Mojobricks http://www.mojobricks.com/ Cajun Bandit http://cajunbandit.com/
The Briner http://www.thebriner.com/ Rib-O-Lator http://www.ribolator.com/
Charcos Coconut Charcoal http://www.charcos.biz/
If I'm not competin', I'm smokin' and grillin'! Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-Hand-Smoke/116187658462391?sk=wall
Stay Hungry! |
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Iso
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 11/29/2011 : 18:08:35
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| Thank you everyone for your feedback and input. Please continue to post feature requests, complaints or suggestions. As always you can e-mail them directly to webmaster@pnwba.com. |
Respects,
Bryan
Dead Man BBQ
Washington State Spring BBQ Championship (4/27 & 28)
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JD McGee
USA
1460 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2012 : 19:54:53
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How about a "LIKE" or "THANKS" radio button for posts... |
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NorthwestBBQ
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Iso
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2012 : 00:36:29
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Michael, there have been delays with the new forum software for a few different reasons. GoDaddy had some technical issues with .Net 4.0 that have been resolved. I am chewing on the new user registration to increase security and deter spammers/bots while still keeping a fairly low bar to entry. Some of this has involved alteration of the new forum software's source code which requires a bit of testing. I am reminded of this quite frequently when I review the list of spammers wanting access to this forum so they can spam everyone here with all kinds of stuff.
It is coming Michael. It is coming. |
Respects,
Bryan
Dead Man BBQ
Washington State Spring BBQ Championship (4/27 & 28)
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JD McGee
USA
1460 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2012 : 08:26:02
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I HATE spammers... Thanks for all your work and attention to detail Bryan! |
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NorthwestBBQ
USA
744 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2012 : 12:47:14
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quote:
Originally posted by Iso
Michael, there have been delays with the new forum software for a few different reasons. GoDaddy had some technical issues with .Net 4.0 that have been resolved. I am chewing on the new user registration to increase security and deter spammers/bots while still keeping a fairly low bar to entry. Some of this has involved alteration of the new forum software's source code which requires a bit of testing. I am reminded of this quite frequently when I review the list of spammers wanting access to this forum so they can spam everyone here with all kinds of stuff.
It is coming Michael. It is coming.
Looking forward to it, Bryan. |
Michael Stevenson
PNWBA/KCBS Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer
http://www.facebook.com/CncWoodCarving
michaels123@msn.com |
Edited by - NorthwestBBQ on 01/17/2012 12:47:32 |
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MADDOG
Azores
798 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2012 : 13:52:04
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| I hate them thar spammers, too. I cain't hardly stomach having ta cook yardburd let alone them bricks o'processed pig, squished up inta the shape of uh, I don't no what! An gettin em outta that can?! Whoo Ha! Jus pictur yerself rollin outta the sack, wif a fagan brother's sized hang over, long 'bout 4:30 on a Sunday morning, (hot un fast, ya no) and ya gots to struggle ta get the spam outta that can and what the hell ever happened ta them keys ya used ta get, attachd to the top o'them cans? Huh? they didn't work fer a damn ta get them spam cans open butchoo could use em to adjust yer propane stove and scrape the dried possum offer yer bullet racks and stuff like that there. I miss 'em. Aniway, Mistuh Webman, thanks a heep fer keepin them spammers out. Cause I jus couln't bear if if we had to kook that krap, No what I meen? |
Pat "Maddog" Maddock
PNWBA Secretary 2013-14
PNWBA CBJ#200412
KCBS CBJ#60627
Webers, Traeger, Cookshack and a translucent Thermapen...it's magically delicious!
...MADDOG'S BBQ
Don't try to teach a pig to sing. It will frustrate you, annoy the pig and delay the damned BBQ! |
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lynnae
USA
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Posted - 01/17/2012 : 14:33:54
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| HEY GUYS?! We need to tranquilize our dear 'ol Maddog. He's having goldfish withdrawals again. |
Sugar's Championship Barbecue
www.sugarsbarbecue.com
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JD McGee
USA
1460 Posts |
Posted - 01/17/2012 : 18:32:33
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quote:
Originally posted by lynnae
HEY GUYS?! We need to tranquilize our dear 'ol Maddog. He's having goldfish withdrawals again.
Like! |
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JD McGee
USA
1460 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2012 : 09:28:24
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Hey Bryan...are you working on the forum? I can't pull up last years calendar...
JD |
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Iso
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2012 : 16:15:09
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The 2011 calender is here: http://www.pnwba.com/events/2011/2011.html
It is unformatted as I am changing the formatting for the 2012 calender.
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Respects,
Bryan
Dead Man BBQ
Washington State Spring BBQ Championship (4/27 & 28)
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swamprb
USA
1391 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2012 : 08:58:19
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| All the cool sites use vBulletin |
Brian Moriarty
PNWBA Board Member, CBJ/KCBS CBJ
Left Hand Smoke 2010 PNWBA Team of the Year
Hobbyist Competitive Cook & CBJ since 2007
Cooking on a Backwoods Gater, Weber Smokey Mountains, Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smoker clones, Cajun Bandit kettle conversions, Cookshack 008, Weber Performer, Genesis, Q & Kettles, La Caja China #2, Roastin' and toastin' on the Weber 1000/RK Drum Coffee Roaster, Vintage Kamado restoration hack.
*******Visit our supporters for 2013********
Oakridge BBQ http://www.OakridgeBBQ.com/
US BBQ Supply & Smoky Okie Rubs and Injections http://usbbqsupply.com/
Bigmista's BBQ Rubs http://bigmista.com/
Butcher Shop Cafe http://www.selectgourmetfoods.com/
Plowboys BBQ http://plowboysbbq.com/
Smoke on Wheels BBQ Marinades & Injection http://smokeonwheels.com/products/
Big Green Egg courtesy of AES http://www.biggreenegg.com/
Mojobricks http://www.mojobricks.com/ Cajun Bandit http://cajunbandit.com/
The Briner http://www.thebriner.com/ Rib-O-Lator http://www.ribolator.com/
Charcos Coconut Charcoal http://www.charcos.biz/
If I'm not competin', I'm smokin' and grillin'! Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-Hand-Smoke/116187658462391?sk=wall
Stay Hungry! |
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Bigdogphin
USA
364 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2012 : 18:58:49
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| how is this going? |
Jesse
Movin' The Chains BBQ Team
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Iso
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2012 : 21:18:28
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| I ran into some technically limiting issue with our current web hosting service. So I have taken a step back and am moving ahead in a different direction with a different company with a whole different environment. Fortunately I have not one, but two rock stars helping me. I have a project in he works for the skewered apple comp that needs to be completed first. |
Respects,
Bryan
Dead Man BBQ
Washington State Spring BBQ Championship (4/27 & 28)
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JD McGee
USA
1460 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2012 : 11:19:00
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Any progress to report Bryan? I know you have been out of commission for a while...
Cheers!
JD |
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JD McGee
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Posted - 09/27/2012 : 17:10:57
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quote:
Originally posted by JD McGee
Any progress to report Bryan? I know you have been out of commission for a while...
Cheers!
JD
BUMP... |
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jrosiek
USA
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Posted - 02/10/2013 : 15:19:55
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| Somewhere it was posted that the migration to the new website would take place end of january. Did it happen? Is it going to happen? Just curious. |
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JD McGee
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Posted - 02/10/2013 : 17:48:55
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| Dunno...but if THIS is new and improved...I'm not impressed! Not when it takes 30-60 seconds to load the pages... |
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