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October 17, 2007 12:03AM
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Here is a list of things I am planning to do. I have not added priorities yet, but will do soon.

Feel free to comment on the article if you have any suggestions!

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Jolyon
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January 25, 2008 02:15AM
Jolyon - I know you're as busy as heck making MinDat better in rather more important ways....but one way you could help me make it better is by allowing the deletion of photos. I often have very much improved photo sets of worthy specimens & want to replace the old ones. Of course, I can just substitute new photos in the old slots, but then: (1) the view count is wrong; (2) the new, wonderful photo isn't recognized as new and can't be assessed for its potential as PotD (yes, I'm vain enough to want that), and (3) I may want to use a smaller number of photos than before (this is rare but has happened once). And speaking of PotD, what position do I have to assume to merit one? It's been a long while.....

insecurely yours,

Tony
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January 25, 2008 01:46PM
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When you next show up in a PotD will depend upon the random number generator for the website computer. You have three photos in the pool.
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January 25, 2008 02:06PM
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I have nearly finished the photo deletion system.

Basically, it will be a way you can delete photos, however there are certain restrictions to avoid things breaking (such as deleting photos that are used on phot of the day or in articles).

Also, you will be required to enter a reason for deletion so we can track why photos are being removed.

Finally, there will be an undelete facility if you delete something by accident.

Jolyon
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January 25, 2008 02:28PM
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When people replace photos, we probably should show them on the new photo gallery pages and should also reset the view counter and best.
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January 25, 2008 03:24PM
It's all good!
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January 26, 2008 10:32AM
It would be nice to be able to see the name of the person that adds new localities to the site. This way we can contact them dirrectly when any errors or discrepancies are made.
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January 26, 2008 03:24PM
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That information is only available to full members.
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March 24, 2008 02:32PM
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If you log in you can look at the show changes log and it should show you who created or changed the locality?

"A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits."
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March 24, 2008 05:19PM
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Yes, that's right Matt.

As it contains contact information (email addresses) we only make this available to approved members for obvious reasons.

Jolyon
Re: List of future work!
April 01, 2008 02:07AM
David, What exactly is a " full member"? Thanks................Terry (Kentucky)
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April 01, 2008 11:38AM
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There are four levels of membership on the site. Registered users - they have no ability to add photos or location data into the database. The next level allows people to add photos and mineral lists and other locality information which is flagged and has to be checked by a manager. Full members can do these additions, but don't have to be checked by managers. Then there are the managers.
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April 01, 2008 03:41PM
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April 02, 2008 10:11PM
Hello Jolyon
Could you add a RSS on the different language forums?
Thank's
Philweb
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April 02, 2008 10:25PM
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I think they are already there.
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April 03, 2008 06:18AM
OK, thank's David
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April 03, 2008 03:32PM
When you go to the message board list, under General, it would be nice to see a "Fossil" section. Has this been discussed before? Maybe it is just not appropriate here? Thanks everyone!....................Terry (Kentucky)
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April 03, 2008 03:58PM
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Yes, a few years ago.
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April 03, 2008 04:05PM
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Hi Terry and any other fossil collectors. Have you tried www.ukfossils.co.uk/ they have members from the US, Canada etc.

Bill G
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April 03, 2008 05:50PM
Thanks Bill, I will try the link. And after reading the other posts of a few years ago, I agree, this is not the place. Thanks all!......................Terry
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