Frag Exchange Level 1 now open to Web Members :)

[Mr Cob]

We, the Board of Directors, are happy to annouce that the Frag Exchange program is now open for web members to view. They will also be able to participate in level one. Participation in level two and three will still require a charter membership.

If you have any suggestions for changes/additions, as always please feel free to comment.


Now start fragging :)
BOD

[corruption]

:applause:

This will be a great boon for the newer members who havent had as many opportunities for such things, as well as giving them a taste of what charter membership has to offer! Great move! :)

-Justin

[justahobby]

+2 on a great move! This really gives new members a chance to meet other people and become attached to our organization.

[Europhyllia]

So do they get to see the cool stuff we have in levels 2 and 3?

[txav8r]

They get to look but not participate.

[Mr Cob]

Yes. They get to view the entire program.

Edit...my boy Jack is getting faster :) LOL!

[txav8r]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woohooo!!!!

[Europhyllia]

I think that's great. Soon we'll have so much stuff to choose from Mr Cob will need to quit his day job ;)

[corruption]

Is there money in the budget to employ Rob full time? Wheres that MAAST secretary when you need em?? (just kidding, Allan :D)

-Justin

[ballardjr2000]

YEAH i have frags and frags and frags now to post them hehehe THANKS BOD

[Bill S]

:applause:

This will be a great boon for the newer members who havent had as many opportunities for such things, as well as giving them a taste of what charter membership has to offer! Great move! :)

-Justin

Another example of what happens when you encourage discussion, rather than stifle it.

[corruption]

Another example of what happens when you encourage discussion, rather than stifle it.

And I truly do thank you and the BOD for all the work done so far, and that which is yet to come. Thanks for helping make this a better place on all fronts! :)

-Justin

[ErikH]

WOW, what a great idea! Very cool. :)

[allan]

Is there money in the budget to employ Rob full time? Wheres that MAAST secretary when you need em?? (just kidding, Allan :D)

-Justin

Ha! If we're to hire a full time dude, it will be an Assistant to the Administrative Assistant.... aaaand that person will be responsible for making the coffee. :) Ancillary duties to assist Rob in the soon to be burgeoning frag swap program.

[Mr Cob]

Allan, I think I need a personal secretary for the Frag Exchange Program..... HAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone has me laughing on the comments.

Glad to see everyone is stoked about the level one being opened up. We think it will be a good change as well. (great idea Allan <I'm stepping on a stool and giving you a pat on the back>) If it gets too busy, I know who to come to.... Karin and Justin...haha.

[Big_Pun]

this will be a great help to newbies, alot my fav stuff came from trading, good job BOD

[corruption]

...But I'm too busy being involved on the Newsletter Committee! I couldn't POSSIBLY commit more time out! :rofl:

-Justin

[BSJF]

Fun times for all :wink_smile:

[marcusgonzales210]

how do you become a part of the frag exchange? Or at least look at the frags? I can't find it

[Europhyllia]

Edit: Removed link. Causing problems.
Thanks,
-Mr Cob

[marcusgonzales210]

It says I don't have that privilage

[Mr Cob]

It says I don't have that privilage

Are you trying to post in level two and three? I just tested the forum and it's still working correctly as it should be. Please give more details as to what forum it says you do not have that privilege.

Thanks.

[marcusgonzales210]

http://maast.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=101

I just went to this thread.

[Mr Cob]

Can you get to it without clicking on the link? Try navigating there and tell me what error you get.

[Jordan N.]

Can you get to it without clicking on the link? Try navigating there and tell me what error you get.

Having the same issues as marcusgonzales210. Where is the forum supposed to be located? I've looked up and down the index and I just don't see it.

-Jordan N.

[Mr Cob]

It's right above the ">> Trading & Selling Forums (http://maast.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=4): Forums dedicated to selling and trading"

It's titled: ">> MAAST Frag Exchange (http://maast.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=101): Donate a frag, decide the value, post it in the...."

Note: You may need to click the drop down arrow for the forum to show. I tested it and it's working and other web members have posted in there.

[Meslo]

Im also unable to find it on the list could it be set so you have to have been a member for over 90 days ?

[Mr Cob]

No restrictions.

It's there. You may have to click the "hide" arrows or drop down windows for it to show.

They are little plus signs "+".

The forum is in it's own section. Directly under the MAAST Library.

[txav8r]

You should see this:

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii234/joat_mon_3/frag-1.jpg

[saabtech]

http://maast.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=101

i am having the same problems as some others.
the message i get is....

saabtech, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

[Mr Cob]

Do not click the link in this thread, in fact I'm going to remove it. Try to navigate there.

Web members have access to view the threads and post but can NOT post in level 2 and 3.

[txav8r]

I'll try to get a better screenshot than the one I posted. Having problems with that image for some reason.

[Mr Cob]

Thanks Jack for posting a screenshot!

I just tested everything again and it's working. I went into each forum as a web member and could post with the exception of level 2 and 3.

[H2Ochem]

To try help out here I will say it does not show up for me either. The header with the "+" is not even there to expand the forum section. Looks likes there's a bug for some of us not sure if browser related of other issue.

[Mr Cob]

To try help out here I will say it does not show up for me either. The header with the "+" is not even there to expand the forum section. Looks likes there's a bug for some of us not sure if browser related of other issue.

Appreciate the details. I will send our site admin a PM.

Thanks.

[txav8r]

Should see this in the forums list. There will be locked threads but you can still view them.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii234/joat_mon_3/frag2.jpg

[H2Ochem]

Nope. That doesn't show up. That section isn't even listed in the "forum jump" scroll down for me either. I logged out, cleared cookies, closed browser session and started new. Still not showing up. Hope that helps.

[Meslo]

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae187/aquajohn/maastforums.jpg

[Meslo]

I dont see it on my list

[tzhanks]

I am not seeing it either I tried on Explorer, Firefox, and Google Chrome. On my sceen it goes from MAAST Library to Charter Member for Sale/Trade.

[Mr Cob]

I sent the site admin a PM. I'm sure he'll reply here, if not I'll let everyone know what he says or when he fixes it.

Sorry for the troubles.

[Meslo]

I also have tried both 32 bit and 64 bit IE

[greenmako]

taking a look at it now will see whats going on

[greenmako]

ok found the problem had a back end process that took some people out of Web Member group, working on fixing it now

[hobogato]

thanks brian!

[Meslo]

I can see it now I get to be one of the Cool Kids :)

[greenmako]

Everyone should be ok now, if anyone has problems please pm me.

[H2Ochem]

Working for me as well.:applause:

[Mr Cob]

Awesome. Thanks Brian.

Sorry to everyone that was having a problem.

[Jordan N.]

Is there anyway to make it so that all of the threads from the frag exchange don't show up on the home page? I've alweays navigated the site by looking at the most recent posts, this has become much more frustrating now that most of the threads are just from the frag exchange.

-Jordan N.

[Mr Cob]

Guess that would be a matter of preference...because for me personally, I also navigate the site by selecting "new posts" and if the frag exchange ones never showed then I wouldn't have a way of knowing what changes on the site....in particular the frag exchange....which I have to update.

So, I guess what is a benefit for me may be an annoyance for you.

Another way to look at it is... what benefits the club? Well, by having the posts show up it's an opportunity for web members to find the program...if they find it and enjoy it, it may turn into an opportunity for the club to get a few more web members to become charter members.

Another angle... if I'm a Frag Exchange participant it could be another way to flag me that someone wants to adopt my coral.

If you haven't bought into the idea yet, perhaps you can select to hide that forum....not sure if that will change what shows up in new posts for you or not.

Anyways...just trying to give you another angle on the subject.

[greenmako]

Is there anyway to make it so that all of the threads from the frag exchange don't show up on the home page? I've alweays navigated the site by looking at the most recent posts, this has become much more frustrating now that most of the threads are just from the frag exchange.

-Jordan N.

This is possible just let me know if this needs to be done

[hobogato]

i like it the way it is - keeps everyone up to date with what has been donated and what frags of theirs have been requested

[corruption]

Agreed -- I like seeing whats coming and going, even if I'm not quite prepared to join in the fun yet :)

For the record, I browse the same way -- the portal and latest posts.. :)

-Justin