Author Topic: Thread Transfers (Read 100901 times)

Joeylc · « **on:** February 09, 2014, 09:03:18 AM »

Tacman I moved your pm to an open topic so all can see what is going on...
And hopefully volunteer to moderate a topic and or help / Move topics just like your doing>>>
>>> Great Job Dan it looks good all the important stuff with out all the fluff-junk post to go along with it.....

"Great taste, less filling"

Quote from: Tacman on February 08, 2014, 09:06:16 PM

Joey, I started transferring important problems/answers from the Gamemaker topic. I have been trimming the threads to the basic questions/answers and supporting docs/pics to cut it short. If that is OK, then I will continue with the WMS video topic next, since I am the topic moderator for those two. After that, I will let you know what topic is next. Maybe a post listing topic transfer and the responsible member, so no overlap occurs. If you want me to hold off from transferring let me know.

Dan (tacman)

If you want to mod a topic post which one you want and we will add your name to it.

If you are going to move topics please post which one you are working on so we done get an overlap.

And as always

you guys are the core/glue that makes NLG what it is.....

Here's to you. Cheers.........

..

Tacman · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2014, 10:39:52 AM »

Yeah, Joey, its working. No other bites yet?

Dan (tacman)

Tilt · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2014, 05:39:40 PM »

I can work on the GK/Igame posts if ya want me to.

cowboygames · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2014, 09:06:17 PM »

I'd be willing to Mod a topic I know something about, like in the IGT platform or whatever. Would need to be trained a bit though I guess. Also would be glad to help move threads if you tell me what and how to do it. Not a computer guru, but not out of the sludgy part of the IQ pool either

Joeylc · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2014, 08:14:02 AM »

Quote from: Tilt on February 10, 2014, 05:39:40 PM

I can work on the GK/Igame posts if ya want me to.

It's all yours your added you to the mod list IGT I-Game and Game King Thanks

Joeylc · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2014, 08:18:07 AM »

Quote from: cowboygames on February 10, 2014, 09:06:17 PM

I'd be willing to Mod a topic I know something about, like in the IGT platform or whatever. Would need to be trained a bit though I guess. Also would be glad to help move threads if you tell me what and how to do it. Not a computer guru, but not out of the sludgy part of the IQ pool either

gave ya IGT S2000 and Vision Games... Thanks

Tacman · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2014, 09:14:09 AM »

Hey Guys, this transfer is a bit of a hassle because of the editing, but here is how I do it and it seems to work for me:
I open two windows, one for the old site and one for this site. I review posts in the old site that have important info/pics or specific problems and hopefully solutions. You create the same name thread in the new site topic and then you then highlight and copy from the old site and paste into the new site thread.The highlight is accomplished by left click mouse button and hold over text you want to copy then release left button. Then right click mouse button, choose copy and then go to new site thread topic, right click and choose paste.
I also copy over pics and attachments, these you will have to right click over the pic or attachment file and save them on you computer (I have a folder on desktop). You can then attach them to the thread on the new site. You can only attach 2 pics/attachments per post.
Please review the posts in the thread and cut out the BS, and only repost the problem/solutions. I add the member ID to the post if it isn't already there so the member gets the credit for the info. You may have to "Modify" the post after you first post it because the format pushes everything together. Take a look at the threads I transferred in Gamemaker or WMS video to get an idea.
I do not transfer any problem post if it does not have a successful resolution, this would not benefit any members searching with the same problem. Let them repost the problem on the new site and someone may now have the answer.
Thanks for the help!
Dan (tacman)

cowboygames · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2014, 10:03:17 AM »

Tacman, in reading through the topic forum on the old site I notice, especially in the S2000 section, there are a crapload of topics to go through, around 2500 in that one and a lot of it is repetitious. The bypassing door optics topic for example is a very long thread, but could actually be eliminated with a new sticky topic titled correctly and one reply with a diagram. Do all the "conversational" or "debate" type replies need to come with it? It doesn't seem necessary, to me, to transfer 4 pages of replies for what is really a straight forward simple answer. I know you stated you glean the best info from a topic when you move it, just wondering how much of the tree can be left behind

Tacman · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2014, 11:15:56 AM »

Trim the thread as much as possible, if it is just a problem and solution with fluff in between, then cut it to the quick. Just remember though that in some problems, there may be different avenues to check (if viable), try and put these in as well as the solution. What may have fixed the problem for the original poster, may not work for someone searching the topic, one of the other possibilities may be their solution. Also try not to copy and paste links to other threads on the old site as a solution, if the site crashes or is eventually closed, the link would be useless.
My condolensces, the S+ and S2000 topics are both gonna be a BEAR to go through and transfer, Good Luck!
Dan (tacman)

Tilt · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2014, 11:30:46 AM »

Thanks for the tips Dan. I'll try to get started this evening or tomorrow.

knagl · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2014, 05:23:44 PM »

I'll take on the S+ stuff. No need to attach my name as a moderator of that topic, though.

Joeylc · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2014, 08:16:44 AM »

if we add you to it .... it will give you a few new moderator button's to work with. ?? it's up to you ...

CVslots · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2014, 11:02:28 AM »

I'm avail if there's anything other topics/whatever you need assistance on. Just let me know, I'm here if you think of anything!

Roz

Tacman · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2014, 11:11:39 AM »

You could look through the forum index tab, if there is a topic you're interested in and there's no moderator name in red, let Joey know the topic so he can assign it to you and then have at it.

Dan (tacman)

CVslots · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2014, 11:23:05 AM »

Will do...

CVslots · « **Reply #15 on:** February 12, 2014, 11:29:20 AM »

Well, since all the GOOD ones are taken already! I see the Bally Alpha, Konami, and Odyssey need some love. Give me some general instructions and I'm all over it!

Tacman · « **Reply #16 on:** February 12, 2014, 11:42:18 AM »

General instructions and a few tips are in messages I posted in this thread a couple of messages up. It may get a little frustrating but once you get the hang of it, it will get easier.

Dan (tacman)

a69mopar · « **Reply #17 on:** February 12, 2014, 02:27:35 PM »

I'm good for any. previous Bally, rants and raves etc. I have been crazy busy with my day job lately, but will begin to transfer posts as soon as I can. Obviously only meaningful posts.
I assume we are leaving the posts on the old site also.

It's good to see so many hands helping with this.

Thanks,
Wayne

CVslots · « **Reply #18 on:** February 12, 2014, 03:10:08 PM »

Will we be doing any of the Rants, eBay, Craigslist, Classifieds? I'm kinda busy this week, but could really put some time in in the upcoming weeks. Just let me know if we think of some topics not covered. I'm a nerd and like doing this kind of thing.

Roz

Joeylc · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2014, 11:19:50 AM »

Quote from: Tacman on February 11, 2014, 09:14:09 AM

Hey Guys, this transfer is a bit of a hassle because of the editing, but here is how I do it and it seems to work for me:
I open two windows, one for the old site and one for this site. I review posts in the old site that have important info/pics or specific problems and hopefully solutions. You create the same name thread in the new site topic and then you then highlight and copy from the old site and paste into the new site thread.The highlight is accomplished by left click mouse button and hold over text you want to copy then release left button. Then right click mouse button, choose copy and then go to new site thread topic, right click and choose paste.
I also copy over pics and attachments, these you will have to right click over the pic or attachment file and save them on you computer (I have a folder on desktop). You can then attach them to the thread on the new site. You can only attach 2 pics/attachments per post.
Please review the posts in the thread and cut out the BS, and only repost the problem/solutions. I add the member ID to the post if it isn't already there so the member gets the credit for the info. You may have to "Modify" the post after you first post it because the format pushes everything together. Take a look at the threads I transferred in Gamemaker or WMS video to get an idea.
I do not transfer any problem post if it does not have a successful resolution, this would not benefit any members searching with the same problem. Let them repost the problem on the new site and someone may now have the answer.
Thanks for the help!
Dan (tacman)

Tacman..... I changed the Max number of attachments per post to 6 for now..

let me know if it helps..

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