09/03/2010

Welcome to "Segment #2". Just want to keep you guys updated on the daily so you're aware that I am working and I'm not goofing off. I'm going to answer some basic questions you guys have, so I'll start with some I figured might come my way. If you want to ask more questions you can post them on our Twitter page.

So what are you working on now John?
Well I am working on the setup of the review system. I have made a few requests to the developer and I am waiting on him to get back to me on some enhancements. Once that is done, it will be design time!

Any changes with the forum and its structure?
Actually I have changed the forum completely. It will have some of the basics still intact, but for the most part it is pretty different. In my next update tomorrow I'll speak on the changes, new features, and what you can expect.

Will we still be able to post ads on the forum?
Sure, but you will need to have at least 10 posts and be registered for at least 7 days. The forum will promote your account once that's done and you will have access :).

How about paid ads, are you still doing those?
I would be silly not to. The pricing will not be the same, I may offer some free ad-space for a little while to build up all the traffic I lost.

When do you expect the site to be done?
No ETA, no promises guys. I do have a life outside of the web and while I have more free-time than ever before, I do like to go out and enjoy myself. Give me some time and I promise I will not disappoint. I will say I have no idea when it will be back up. This depends on the developers and their turn-around time.

09/01/2010

Welcome back! It's true, I'm bringing GSPTruth "back", but it never truly left. I always had intentions of bringing it back, just needed to figure out the best course of action before I started. However, before I get into that let me explain what exactly happened to GSPTruth. Unfortunately a few people felt it necessary to have me involved in all sorts of little squabbles between community members. I'm not one to play middle man. Rather than clean a whole mess of items, I just hit the one key that could effectively end it, the "delete" key. That means the old GSPTruth is 100% gone. So everyone should consider this as a clean start on a messy situation.

I am ready to start fresh, are you?! I want to go about this the way it should have been from the start. Right now I am focusing on finishing the review part of the site which will be the meat and potatoes of GSPTruth. Once that is done I will begin on the design work and yes, I will be re-installing a forum. However, it will NOT be anything like it was. I expect it to be moderated more closely and more limited in what users can post. This is not so much to make the forum "less fun", but to make it "more professional".

So what's my next move? Well I'll be working on to get some staff members to help me moderate the forums. If you're interested in helping please email me. I'm looking for dedicated people who have no affiliation or ties to the game or VOIP server industry. People who have experience with vBulletin and know how to handle moderating. You should also be at least 18 years of age, maturity is key!

And, I have been made aware of another forum that has made it's arrival and I don't really have any opinion either way. I'm all for people having choices. If you choose not to be apart of us, that's 100% your choice and I respect that. And vice-versa I am also okay with that. So I guess the final message here is to keep your eyes peeled on progress ;).