ComicsPriceGuide.com Forums - General Comic Discussion - Where have all the peoples gone... - Messages https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 ComicsPriceGuide.com Forums - General Comic Discussion - Where have all the peoples gone... - Messages en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:15:34 GMT Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:15:34 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from netstuffers Defiant1 wrote:

From an end user point, it simply has to work.




Yep, no doubt, this is it in a nutshell. That's why we're making these heavy investments to get us to a place where we can make sure behavior is way more consistent.]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:15:34 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Defiant1 I understand what a huge task it is and I empathize.
From an end user point, it simply has to work.
If I search and it doesn't work then all your coding might as well be the most complicated and expensive 404 error page ever designed.]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2017 17:08:51 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from netstuffers Defiant1 wrote:
netstuffers wrote:
What kind of errors? What's the message you're seeing?


It initially told me that my login didn't take. It was going real slow. I tried again. Nothing happened and no confirmation. I tried a third time and it told me I was already logged in. I opened another window and tried other sites. They were working fine without any delays. Then I started searching and I got several weird errors, but I don't remember exactly what they were. Everything was working at a snails pace.




This site was initially built in the 90s, and coding has changed a lot since then. While we've done a lot of updates to the engine and the heart of the site, at the end of the day the framework is super old and definitely leading to some performance problems.

That's why our new launch will be more or less a fresh start with newer tech and coding standards, and we hope it will limit some performance issues like this]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2017 12:56:56 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Defiant1

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2017 06:38:30 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from deadone Defiant1 wrote:
I don't like the new board software or category arrangements.
I used to submit scans and missing issue information but the delays were too long.
I'm not going to waste my time if they can't keep up.
Price updates were lagging behind too.
I think the site needs to publish hard copies of their price info so they have an income stream and tool to attract new user to the site that want to contribute. I'm posting now because I'm on a 2-1/2 week vacation. Chances are that I won't be back for awhile one I start back into the crunch at work.

Wave]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2017 20:27:34 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Defiant1 netstuffers wrote:
What kind of errors? What's the message you're seeing?


It initially told me that my login didn't take. It was going real slow. I tried again. Nothing happened and no confirmation. I tried a third time and it told me I was already logged in. I opened another window and tried other sites. They were working fine without any delays. Then I started searching and I got several weird errors, but I don't remember exactly what they were. Everything was working at a snails pace.]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2017 19:39:07 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from netstuffers Tue, 03 Jan 2017 10:46:54 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Defiant1 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 01:20:01 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Robbie But in this case, I'd suspect the site was misbehaving.]]> Sun, 01 Jan 2017 23:00:26 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Defiant1 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 03:24:03 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Robbie
The old forum was better, this one is slow and burdensome.]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2016 21:11:43 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Defiant1 I used to submit scans and missing issue information but the delays were too long.
I'm not going to waste my time if they can't keep up.
Price updates were lagging behind too.
I think the site needs to publish hard copies of their price info so they have an income stream and tool to attract new user to the site that want to contribute. I'm posting now because I'm on a 2-1/2 week vacation. Chances are that I won't be back for awhile one I start back into the crunch at work.]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2016 02:20:28 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from netstuffers ]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:46:24 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from comic droid netstuffers wrote:
We're a small team. We were just as crushed as you guys by the data loss and it's an unfortunate lesson we continue to pay for and learn from. We could definitely use some help getting the community active again and if you're passionate about bringing it back, please consider applying to be an admin or a moderator here.

I will be reaching out to all applicants this week to begin structuring our team and making a path forward.


I've done just that and applied a few days ago. Can't wait to hear back.]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2016 17:45:56 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from kds_comics netstuffers wrote:
We're a small team. We were just as crushed as you guys by the data loss and it's an unfortunate lesson we continue to pay for and learn from. We could definitely use some help getting the community active again and if you're passionate about bringing it back, please consider applying to be an admin or a moderator here.

I will be reaching out to all applicants this week to begin structuring our team and making a path forward.


Papa

I think of this as the Christmas equivalent of Scrooge raising rents on drafty houses with no capital improvement.
To use a second allegory, the comic publishers have been relocated to "Pottersville".

'nuff said.

KDS]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2016 19:43:05 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Gilgandra comic droid wrote:
This must be my first response to a post in a couple of years.
I'm still here, however Im devoting my time to entering issue info into the database.
Its become an obsession. Maybe I have too much time on my hands, maybe its the aspergers but I'm having a blast.
The Mad Magazine data never looked so good. But Im not done yet....




G'day Mr. Droid how's things. Nice to hear from you. (more please)
Yes i have seen your good work, Keep it up sir!.
edited by Gilgandra on 12/16/2016]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2016 02:17:51 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from comic droid I'm still here, however Im devoting my time to entering issue info into the database.
Its become an obsession. Maybe I have too much time on my hands, maybe its the aspergers but I'm having a blast.
The Mad Magazine data never looked so good. But Im not done yet....]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2016 01:47:08 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Oxbladder Finley2020 wrote:
I kinda liked the old point system too. Not that anyone was going to catch up to Ox but it was fun smile


Well until Tex started not posting regularly on the old forum noone would have been able to keep up with him. I was just lucky to be able to post and visit regularly. BTW if you thought my number were impressive you should have seen some of the post counts over at the CGC forums. Some of those guys were in the 20-50K post counts. That would have been huge in the point on the old CPG forum. You got something like two point for just posting a comment/response.
edited by Oxbladder on 12/5/2016]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2016 14:19:32 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Finley2020 ]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2016 14:23:22 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from sclingerman
About the Forums: I'd love to see a feature where you can view your most recent posts. A "Now where WAS I at?" thing so you can quickly see if people answered responded to your posts.

About the Guide: I'd LOVE to see a more frequently updated "Recent Value Changes" and "Comics To Watch", and longer lists of both.]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2016 11:39:54 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Finley2020 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 14:10:27 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from psmart Sun, 30 Oct 2016 09:29:31 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Oxbladder
You don't like new that's fine but just keep in mind that there are lots of folks who DO like it and it sucks something fierce to always have what you enjoy being crapped on. If you don't like it don't buy it. I don't care what you collect but please don't crap on what I DO like. I could poop on a number of "classics" but I don't, unless you ask. So return the favour. (I could also go on about how the new tactics used that drive everyone nuts have been with us a LONG time)

/rant]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:31:35 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from expander ruk wrote:
They cannot force you to buy.


+1
So very true]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2016 23:00:31 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from ruk i agree-i mainly collect Golden age
the new stuff is silly-
but as my grandson once said when I and he were watching a TV program that i felt
was too violent for him
"SO TURN IT OFF"
so just pass on purchasing.
They cannot force you to buy.]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2016 10:59:28 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from PapaBoon Sat, 15 Oct 2016 22:24:36 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from netstuffers admin or a moderator here.

I will be reaching out to all applicants this week to begin structuring our team and making a path forward.]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2016 11:27:54 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from genuine_article_comics edited by genuine_article_comics on 9/25/2016]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2016 16:21:46 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Oxbladder Sun, 25 Sep 2016 09:59:56 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from expander I then changed jobs, houses, and priorities. A few times.

Before I moved I had no access to an lcs, however since moving to Ohio I now have two! In the smaller (and better IMHO ) of the two, the owner pulled out his iphone and introduced me to the clz app.

So I will admit to downloading it, using it, and liking it but it's not without flaws one of which being the key factor that brought me to this very site more than 10 years ago via a yahoo search.....The actual price guide. sure you can add values to your collection in the app but did marvel dump a movie with an obscure cameo this week that bumps the value through the roof? idk it's hard to tell. but i seem to be struggling with typing this out on my tablet so for now i close and must recharge anyhow. thanks to all who take the time to endure my posts i have abandoned sentence structure and punctuation in lieu of time and battery.

I still love the site for tracking my collection and (alphabetizing)]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2016 02:41:07 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from legendoflore
I used to use my own database for comics but it was tiresome to always have to register all new comics myself. But I do know a lot about databases. Some things are easy to implement and some things are harder.

I would have loved to be able to add new functionality to this site. mostly to cover my own needs of course;-)

Here's to hoping we will get information soon about status and plans:-)]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2016 02:46:43 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from CapnDoug wchever wrote:
Crowman wrote:
I am in agreement with what everyone is saying. The place just does not have the same "feel" as it had before the crash. It is also very frustrating with the lack of upkeep/housekeeping..... or whatever you want to call it. If it is a lack of moderators then maybe the site should advertise for anyone willing to step up?


"They" did that a while back and must have gotten volunteers because CapnDoug is a new moderator. I just wonder how much authority he gets concerning prices and verifications.

I submitted a couple bug reports, not issue issues (I couldn't help myself,) in January with no resolution, so i suspect the coders have day-time jobs.


To give some context, I have zero authority outside the forums. I am more here to make sure that the spam doesn't get out of control and that people do not get too carried away in their debates (though this is a very chill site to moderate).

As for the other issues, I take the concerns to the front page staff (though they do actually check the forums). Sometimes I get a response that I can share publicly, other times I don't. But if a concern gets posted, it does get read at the very least. If something can be done about it, that's a different issue entirely and one that is out of my control.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:29:47 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from wchever Crowman wrote:
I am in agreement with what everyone is saying. The place just does not have the same "feel" as it had before the crash. It is also very frustrating with the lack of upkeep/housekeeping..... or whatever you want to call it. If it is a lack of moderators then maybe the site should advertise for anyone willing to step up?


"They" did that a while back and must have gotten volunteers because CapnDoug is a new moderator. I just wonder how much authority he gets concerning prices and verifications.

I submitted a couple bug reports, not issue issues (I couldn't help myself,) in January with no resolution, so i suspect the coders have day-time jobs.]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2016 23:02:43 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Crowman Sat, 18 Jun 2016 22:19:46 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from gregbrookins Sat, 18 Jun 2016 20:41:32 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from wchever ruk wrote:
i am still here and will be
but I agree there sd be some relevant news on price movements


My biggest issue has always been the entry of missing comics. When I first noted the price discrepancies, I decided to use the site more for tracking my collection rather than pricing. But I have a stack of comics I can't enter, most of which I have scanned and submitted...last February. And for get newer variants. I started a while back on completing the New 52 Batman series. Check out #50 and look at the variant covers. And that's not all that actually exist. Makes it hard to keep track of what you have...but I'm still here too.]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2016 17:21:46 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from ruk but I agree there sd be some relevant news on price movements]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2016 08:46:04 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from Oxbladder Thu, 16 Jun 2016 23:30:19 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from quinnspuddinjoker Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:47:10 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from ruk I am upset
all the new price increases are for new comics
but as a Golden age collector I know the old stuff is moving skyward
but there is almost never a price increase?
Guys --try and buy anything at the prices you suggest for Golden age.
Being a list nut- I wd love to have realistic prices set for old comics.
is no one collecting Golden age?
But that cannot be as.
Why do the auction houses have multiple bids for Golden age classics?
Just watch any auction and see...]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:24:24 GMT https://comicspriceguide.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=6047 Message from gregbrookins ]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:04:31 GMT