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OverkillZJ
08-09-2010, 10:44 AM
I've been getting a lot of feedback lately about how much this place, well, sucks. Believe me, I'm well aware. I started changes and upgrades when I thought I was going to have time to complete what I have been planning for this place for years: easier to use software, host your pictures and videos here, on line / live chat, an active runs / M/G calendar, etc. Unfortunately I got sidetracked by several things and let a lot of important things slip by, this summer the great weather included, and am now focusing on the business which keeps me fed and clothed.

I haven' given up on this place, but I'm not planning on completing the upgrades and big changes for months. I'm working insane hours on the business and finally have my priorities in order, and truthfully making this place prettier at the moment is toward the end of that list.

It will be worth it eventually, but for now, hang in on the suckiness, and go wheel. It is at least serving its basic purpose of bringing 4wheelers together in an open setting with no club laws, dues, or requirements (other than not being a complete asshat.)

-Matt

BAD_GNR
08-09-2010, 10:47 AM
As much as this place sucks, it still doesn't suck as much as Al's mom. Between giving BJ's and eating (and when she eat's it's pretty much like a vacuum cleaner, I mean, she's ****ing huge), there isn't much time for anything else with her.

Given how much Al's mom sucks, that might not be much of a compliment. That's like saying, your football team is better than the cleveland browns.

Deadman 94 xj
08-09-2010, 10:52 AM
Well, at least you know it sucks :D. I personally don't mind it.

Wrecker
08-09-2010, 10:55 AM
At least something in my life sucks.

Doug 98TJ
08-09-2010, 11:02 AM
As you stated, the forum serves it purpose, and it's free! The people on here that have families, jobs, looking for jobs, and going to school to better themselves, completely understand and will not complain. You do a great job Matt keeping up with the site.

Super Scout
08-09-2010, 11:24 AM
Yeah I think its fine we still post pics, set runs up, and act like asses works for me!

Mykal
08-09-2010, 11:26 AM
My offer to help still stands. I know its hard to let someone else work on your project but if you want help, just ask.

trailblaze
08-09-2010, 10:24 PM
it's not that bad matt. like you said the function of it still works and thats all that matters. this sucky color does not bother me as much other things in my life.

88wd21
08-09-2010, 10:50 PM
Good enough for me, I ain't gonna complain about somethin that's free.

SirFuego
08-09-2010, 11:10 PM
It's a forum for information exchange. Information is exchanged. M&G and other events are planned. People laugh. People get pissed. People type stupid things. People get pissed. People get off-topic. People type stuff that isn't PC. People get pissed. Matt steps in and puts people in their place.

It's the same forum, just without the black/gold theme. Seriously...slap on a black/gold theme like it was before and how much different is this new site from the previous one? Were there a bunch of naked women on this site that I wasn't aware about?

I'm not saying that this forum has always sucked -- far from that in fact. I'm just saying that everyone's perception of this site "sucking" is all psychological because it's not the same interface you were used to.

For a group of people that participate in a hobby where bling is frowned upon, it's sort of amazing that the bling is expected for the website ;-)

Ragnorox
08-10-2010, 12:43 AM
The forum is fine Matt, It's just you that SUCKS! http://www.ajarnforum.net/vb/images/inthedoghouse.gif

atvboo
08-10-2010, 09:04 PM
U are doing a hell of alot more with this site than my dumb a$$ can do. And i can still do all the things i did on the previouse site.

13below0
08-11-2010, 09:57 AM
Hell this is way better than most sites. Theres a good bit of info on here, tech, fab, people actually wheel on this board so all in all I think its serves its purpose. Good job!

fathersnsons
08-11-2010, 10:31 AM
CRAP
I did not know this sucked. I happen to enjoy my time on it.
The responses to my newbie questions are helpful, and the members I have met and who have unselfishly helped us have been awe sum.

What makes a great forum is the membership. Yes the bells & whistles, the colors are cool but it takes a lot of work to make what appears at times to be a simple change.

Last week a wrangler flagged my wife & I down while in the truck. The driver saw our Forum sticker and said he has been watching us because he just moved here and is looking for a place and for guys he can wheel with.

SO for those who think it SUCKS I suggest,
1st look within, (are the challenges extreme, or the difference between chocolate & vanilla)
2nd offer suggestions

JMO
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OverkillZJ
08-11-2010, 11:42 AM
Thanks everyone. A lot of it is a matter of pride, I never liked half-assing anything. I'll do it when the weathers cooler and I don't want to spend all my evenings running, playing with the dog, and having fun!

Dick.Breakey
08-11-2010, 01:55 PM
you know one of the little things i really like about this site compared to the others? i can always go back and edit a post or thread title. the time to edit doesnt expire after 8 seconds like other places. i appreciate that

88wd21
08-11-2010, 07:42 PM
Thanks everyone. A lot of it is a matter of pride, I never liked half-assing anything. I'll do it when the weathers cooler and I don't want to spend all my evenings running, playing with the dog, and having fun!
You have a life outside work and the computer? Hows one do that?

OverkillZJ
09-16-2010, 03:11 PM
Its raining out, and I'm brain-fried on the server work I did today, so I have a surprise on the forum by tonight. It'll look a lot different. Step one of a 12 step program to a less sucky forum!

OverkillZJ
09-16-2010, 03:11 PM
At least something in my life sucks.

...I can't believe no one commented on this. I let it go for a month, but had to bring it to light!

jlovbasz3
09-16-2010, 05:25 PM
I like the new look bad ass!! And it's easier on the eyes too.

OverkillZJ
09-16-2010, 06:12 PM
Before anyone comments on it - yeah, the logo doesn't look right! I sent it to one of my graphics guys, we'll have something nicer looking that matches the colors and theme shortly.

ridgerunner97
09-16-2010, 06:15 PM
Hoooray!

Doty152
09-16-2010, 06:49 PM
Good work

mangotango
09-16-2010, 06:49 PM
Yeah, I was completely unaware of this site's suck factor. Wow. Thanks for cluing me in, Matt.

Dragonslayer
09-16-2010, 06:51 PM
Sweet!!!!!!!!

Powerguy37
09-16-2010, 07:10 PM
I like it.

fathersnsons
09-16-2010, 07:56 PM
WOW
How nice
I had to double check to ensure I was on the right site. Thx for your efforts so we can play.
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DeathBlade556
09-16-2010, 08:20 PM
So Matt, whens the zombie invasion?

trailblaze
09-16-2010, 08:53 PM
LIKE IT!

initial reaction......"holy shit"

pittim
09-16-2010, 08:57 PM
Before anyone comments on it - yeah, the logo doesn't look right! I sent it to one of my graphics guys, we'll have something nicer looking that matches the colors and theme shortly.

matt, you going to keep it 2 lines? if you're open to making the logo one line, something like www.PGHOFFROAD.com might work well in the skinny banner. do the text in a dark grey to match the background of the posts, and have the image on a transparent background so you dont have to try to match the yellow diamond plate

everything looks good though :thumbsup:

ridgerunner97
09-16-2010, 08:59 PM
I like it alot!

justin'sbig7
09-16-2010, 09:04 PM
very niiiice!!!!

JKchick
09-16-2010, 09:16 PM
sick.. i dig it

OverkillZJ
09-16-2010, 09:38 PM
Thanks all. I found this theme and the guy that wrote it was very helpful on a few tweaks to make it perfect. I'm not done yet, I thought I'd be at this point a few months ago, haha. Coming as I find time will be live chat, galleries, members "garage" of modifications / vehicle progress, shoutbox, etc.

abrzrkr
09-16-2010, 10:55 PM
Cool!

Deadman 94 xj
09-16-2010, 11:00 PM
Absolutely love it Matt. I couldn't have imagined anything cooler or more fitting. Good job!

Deadman 94 xj
09-16-2010, 11:07 PM
At least something in my life sucks.


http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj232/Skittles_Of_Domsers/dog-peanut-butter.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd202/Lanceman2/peanut_butter.jpg


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OverkillZJ
09-16-2010, 11:14 PM
Hahahahahahahahaha

Doty152
09-17-2010, 12:02 AM
Dude, this thread is total not suck - I just spent like five minutes scrolling up and down watching the side bars

Ragnorox
09-17-2010, 12:58 AM
your fawking with my head Matt, not what I expected when the window opened! Did a double take

Dragonslayer
09-17-2010, 05:07 AM
I just spent like five minutes scrolling up and down watching the side bars



LMAOooooo!!!!!!

SirFuego
10-29-2010, 11:30 AM
So I've been noticing that my mousewheel scrolling is really slow on this site (no issues with other sites). I suspect the issue might be due to the background image (the weathered yellow/black diagonal stripes). Is there any way in IE8 to disable a background image for a given webpage to see if this is the problem? I looked through the advanced options in IE and also did a little Google searching and came up with nothing...

OverkillZJ
10-29-2010, 12:04 PM
I'm on an old laptop on IE8 (XP) and I'm not seeing that. I have seen it on some computers with crappy graphics cards on sites with graphics.

SirFuego
10-29-2010, 01:24 PM
Haha, there is a "Windows Experience Index" rating for a computer these days now? Just noticed it getting the specs on my laptop. My "Graphics Performance Index" is 6.5.

Anyways, Core2 Duo 2.66GHz, 4 GB RAM, 64-bit Windows 7, NVIDIA Quadro FX 770M, 512MB dedicated video memory with 1.8 Gig shared.

Not a powerhouse, but not anything I would think that would be underpowered.