[QUOTE=asantos3;38706018]Keep redoing always adding some features and if you really like the area just make various and hard projects, like doing a html5 game from scratch or something just for the fun/learning.
[editline]4th December 2012[/editline]
Dude, don't use a framework just for that simple site, it's useless and make some better css design if you know what i mean...[/QUOTE]
All boilerplate does is fix up some general stuff, uses modernizr to fix other things and generally help with making quick sites without having to deal with all of that yourself.
[QUOTE=KmartSqrl;38706094]There's nothing wrong with using frameworks for any size project.[/QUOTE]
No fun allowed then.
[QUOTE=Amiga OS;38706346]There's plenty of fun to be had during the design phase, why make the actual implementation a chore if you don't have to?[/QUOTE]
I do kind of agree with what he's saying. I'm really not a designer, but as of now this framework helps me with annoying bugs etc. Once I've learnt a lot more I will most probably not use a framework.
[QUOTE=nehkz;38706420]I do kind of agree with what he's saying. I'm really not a designer, but as of now this framework helps me with annoying bugs etc. Once I've learnt a lot more I will most probably not use a framework.[/QUOTE]
Honestly, it's stupid to write something just to avoid using something that someone else made. Just keep using frameworks.
[QUOTE=Amiga OS;38699916][t]http://i.imgur.com/fMYFB.png[/t][/QUOTE]
Looks nice, Amiga. Could be worth subtitling the phone numbers (Primary, Secondary) or (Landline, Mobile, etc). You could even have little icons like those on the footer, or initials like M for mobile.
Still feels weird seeing my place on that map though.
[QUOTE=saming;38700762]Neither 9GAG, Tumblr or Reddit require a Facebook account to make an account.
I'm sorry, it's just a fact: it's better to propose multiple choice. Not doing so just ends up reducing your potential target.[/QUOTE]
9GAG does.
[editline]5th December 2012[/editline]
Custom accounts are on their way.
I'm on the new myspace. It's really unresponsive.
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/QaKsG.png[/IMG]
I caved into peer pressure :(
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[QUOTE=kragmars102;38701470]Please take no offense by this. But before destroying the project why not make backups? How reliable is amuzor when a misunderstanding / argument can get a whole project "nuked" and everyone's data deleted?[/QUOTE]
By that stage there was little chance the project was going to continue, we were dividing up assets and it didn't seem likely we'd continue on it. I do have database backups, but they're pretty much useless without the related images. We also didn't have an automatic backup system in place which is something that we've since added.
there are many two/three/four letter names
Even my name is too short
other than that it looks nice, clean and simple, I would change the Name field to Last name though
[QUOTE=wizard`;38710728]there are many two/three/four letter names
Even my name is too short
other than that it looks nice, clean and simple, I would change the Name field to Last name though[/QUOTE]
Oh yeah, you're right. I have a pretty long name (9 characters) so it didn't even cross my mind. I'll change it to 2.
[editline]5th December 2012[/editline]
We never actually use the last name anywhere so it's kinda redundant, I guess the name could just be a concatenation of your first name and last name (I can't do this for a variety of reasons, different languages being one) but then I can just foresee people who don't want to put their actual name putting an alias in the first name and jibberish as their last name.
[QUOTE=Jelly;38710810]We never actually use the last name anywhere so it's kinda redundant, I guess the name could just be a concatenation of your first name and last name (I can't do this for a variety of reasons, different languages being one) but then I can just foresee people who don't want to put their actual name putting an alias in the first name and jibberish as their last name.[/QUOTE]
Yeah no that is a pretty valid point, you could have the name field as a requirement and have a second field under it that simply splits the value of the name field and takes the first word and puts it in there, and then is editable if people don't like it or go by a nickname (Katelin -> Kate, etc). That way you could safely make the assumption that the rest of the name is their last name (and potentially middle name).
I imagine this is because of the facebook registry you are storing first name and full name instead of first name and last name?
All that being said I don't really think it's a big problem if people use alias', I mean what is the real point of having their name other than personalising things? Besides you will always get people who enter jibberish names.
[QUOTE=Jelly;38710810]Oh yeah, you're right. I have a pretty long name (9 characters) so it didn't even cross my mind. I'll change it to 2.
[editline]5th December 2012[/editline]
We never actually use the last name anywhere so it's kinda redundant, I guess the name could just be a concatenation of your first name and last name (I can't do this for a variety of reasons, different languages being one) but then I can just foresee people who don't want to put their actual name putting an alias in the first name and jibberish as their last name.[/QUOTE]
Yea my name is 3 letters long so kinda short. Also what is the difference between username,name and first name?
[QUOTE=Mega1mpact;38710909]Yea my name is 3 letters long so kinda short. Also what is the difference between username,name and first name?[/QUOTE]
Username: wizard`
First name: Cody
Name: Cody Dorsett-Lynn
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as for the difference from their stand point the username is the (presumably) unique name of the user. Either that or it is simply the display name and doesn't have to be unique, it's a tricky decision to make because either two people want the same name and they can get it or you have 300 people with the same name as the best poster and it gets confusing.
Their first name is for personalising messages (IE, "Hey Cody! You have 4 new messages.").
The full name would presumably have been collected for the username from the facebook API and is now kind of redundant (unless the user is still using facebook registry but that isn't applicable to the registration form). It's probably just because they have the field in the database and would rather have it filled then empty.
[QUOTE=wizard`;38710921]
Their first name is for personalising messages (IE, "Hey Cody! You have 4 new messages.").
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Can't you just obtain the first name from the name?
[php]$firstName=explode(' ',$name)[0]//Yes I know some versions of PHP hate it when you do it this way...[/php]
[QUOTE=Mega1mpact;38710983]Can't you just obtain the first name from the name?
[php]$firstName=explode(' ',$name)[0]//Yes I know some versions of PHP hate it when you do it this way...[/php][/QUOTE]
It's not a good idea post-registration because not all cultures and languages have names that can just have the front chopped off like that. Many asian cultures for example write the name backwards, as in Last name then the first name.
It is better to chop it at registration and give the user the opportunity to change it if they wish. Additionally have it as an option on the settings page is advisable.
[editline]asd[/editline]
having access to both the first name and the full name allows you to actually add a bit of context to the name by finding where the first name exists in the name. You can also use the preset language and nationality (if available) to estimate this.
[QUOTE=wizard`;38711008]It's not a good idea post-registration because not all cultures and languages have names that can just have the front chopped off like that. Many asian cultures for example write the name backwards, as in Last name then the first name.
It is better to chop it at registration and give the user the opportunity to change it if they wish. Additionally have it as an option on the settings page is advisable.
[editline]asd[/editline]
having access to both the first name and the full name allows you to actually add a bit of context to the name by finding where the first name exists in the name. You can also use the preset language and nationality (if available) to estimate this.[/QUOTE]
So make it so that it says that the first name is optional and it just chops it unless you say otherwise? Also It'd be great if it was more clear what the first name was used for.
Also can't you just use the username??
[QUOTE=Mega1mpact;38711028]So make it so that it says that the first name is optional and it just chops it unless you say otherwise?[/QUOTE]
That's exactly what we were just suggesting but it chops it in the registration process rather than randomly after registration.
[QUOTE=Mega1mpact;38711028]Also It'd be great if it was more clear what the first name was used for.
Also can't you just use the username??[/QUOTE]
just off the top of my head
a) the username is often quite a lot longer than the name (not always the case but you can usually count on it).
eg; username (xxtoohotforyou92xx) and name (lisa), bad example but you get the idea.
b) A first name is more personal than a username so it gives a nice touch in that sense.
c) A name is better for formality, if you need to send a warning / congratulations it's much better to use their real name (if they didnt enter jibberish).
[QUOTE=Mega1mpact;38711028]So make it so that it says that the first name is optional and it just chops it unless you say otherwise? Also It'd be great if it was more clear what the first name was used for.
Also can't you just use the username??[/QUOTE]
Making it optional implies it has no importance. The first name is used to refer to the user on their user page "Sebastian upvoted X" instead of "Sebastian McKenzie upvoted X", it's redundant to have their full name splattered everywhere. The username is only used as a unique identifier for the user and has no place in the UI.
[QUOTE=Jelly;38711078]Making it optional implies it has no importance. The first name is used to refer to the user on their user page "Sebastian upvoted X" instead of "Sebastian McKenzie upvoted X", it's redundant to have their full name splattered everywhere. The username is only used as a unique identifier for the user and has no place in the UI.[/QUOTE]
Prominence in the UI should help to detract from jargon information too in the sense that after registration and they see "afeksw" as their name everywhere they will be motivated to actually change it to their real name, or at least a more suitable alias.
[QUOTE=nehkz;38705723]Re-done my site again taking peoples advice from before. I think it looks pretty nice as of now and serves it purpose.
[url]http://nehkz.me[/url]
Be sure to give me any feedback.[/QUOTE]
too wide
[QUOTE=Jelly;38711078]Making it optional implies it has no importance. The first name is used to refer to the user on their user page "Sebastian upvoted X" instead of "Sebastian McKenzie upvoted X", it's redundant to have their full name splattered everywhere. The username is only used as a unique identifier for the user and has no place in the UI.[/QUOTE]
OR you could split the field into First name, Middle, Last name
OR you could make a simple javascript script that will autofill the first name so that you can edit it, it will show importance and it will make the registration process shorter
[QUOTE=Mega1mpact;38711204]OR you could split the field into First name, Middle, Last name
OR you could make a simple javascript script that will autofill the first name so that you can edit it, it will show importance and it will make the registration process shorter[/QUOTE]
Did you not read the previous posts? I can't do that because of localisation, some languages have the first name and last name backwards. Some even don't have spaces.
[QUOTE=Killervalon;38711129]too wide[/QUOTE]
Well that's really helpful.
[QUOTE=Jelly;38711218]Did you not read the previous posts? I can't do that because of localisation, some languages have the first name and last name backwards. Some even don't have spaces.[/QUOTE]
The idea is that it will autofill using javascript. This will make it easy for western users to just ignore the field (kinda) and move on but other users with "complex" names will have the ability to change it. This will smoothen the registration process a lot if you ask me.
[editline]5th December 2012[/editline]
Or just apply i18n to the registration field.
[QUOTE=Mega1mpact;38711405]The idea is that it will autofill using javascript. This will make it easy for western users to just ignore the field (kinda) and move on but other users with "complex" names will have the ability to change it. This will smoothen the registration process a lot if you ask me.
[editline]5th December 2012[/editline]
Or just apply i18n to the registration field.[/QUOTE]
Did you still not read the previous posts.. that is exactly what we were just discussing.
[QUOTE=wizard`;38711425]Did you still not read the previous posts.. that is exactly what we were just discussing.[/QUOTE]
I did read all the posts... I just have the feeling that I'm misformulating my ideas or that you guys do not understand what I'm trying to say (no offense).
[QUOTE=Jelly;38710539][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/QaKsG.png[/IMG]
I caved into peer pressure :(
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Yo, Dick here. Can't register.
--Horrible joke...--
[QUOTE=Mega1mpact;38711204]OR you could split the field into First name, Middle, Last name
OR you could make a simple javascript script that will autofill the first name so that you can edit it, it will show importance and it will make the registration process shorter[/QUOTE]
what if someone doesn't have a middle name
or if someone has multiple middle names
your idea is bad
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