What one change would you like to see in bitcointalk in 2023

[virasog]

What one change would you like to see in bitcointalk in 2023?

Why is everyone wants to change some of the features on this forum?

Why aren't we happy with the current setup of the forum?

If there was to change anything, theymos would have done it already. When the forum admin did not want any changes and think everything is perfect, why do we insist on the changes?

My answer is that I am happy with the current bitcointalk forum and no changes are required.

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[LTU_btc]

It's simple question, but it's not so easy to answer and I don't know what to say without thinking for some more time. In general, Bitcointalk is stuck in time, without going deep into details forum looks same like in 2010 and probably it's not that easy to implement changes to such old software.
In general, I'm fine with current state of forum. Offcourse, there is lot of room for improvement, like responsive design on mobile but I think it's difficult to expect big changes. In last few years we didn't had any big changes, and in general, what was last significant update. Trust flags maybe?

What one change would you like to see in bitcointalk in 2023?

Why is everyone wants to change some of the features on this forum?

Why aren't we happy with the current setup of the forum?

If there was to change anything, theymos would have done it already. When the forum admin did not want any changes and think everything is perfect, why do we insist on the changes?

Maybe because Bitcointalk got so outdated? Since Bitcointalk was launched world has changed a lot and forum got stuck in past.
If it would be so easy to implement changes, probably it wouldn't had taken almost 9 years and counting to make new forum software.
P.S. I'm fine with current forum, but I understand people who ask for changes.

[mk4]

Why is everyone wants to change some of the features on this forum?

Why aren't we happy with the current setup of the forum?

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My answer is that I am happy with the current bitcointalk forum and no changes are required.

Being "happy" with the current setup of the forum doesn't necessarily mean that nothing can be improved upon.

If there was to change anything, theymos would have done it already. When the forum admin did not want any changes and think everything is perfect, why do we insist on the changes?

If Theymos didn't want to change anything, then he probably wouldn't have started the Epochtalk project.

[WatChe]

The classical look of bitcointalk.org has its own swag.
If I want to see something new in bitcointalk.org in 2023 is the alerts like we have in facebook, gmail etc. Right now have to manually check whether someone replied to our post or not. If such feature is added to bitcointalk.org then it will ease out things. Apart from that I dont have anything in mind that I want to see here, as I said the classical look has its own swag. 

[Doan9269]

I will want to see the forum in an advanced way bringing down the effect and roles of spammers whereby if one should be reported for cheating then it shouldn't be coming from the forum here, there should be an advanced measure to increase the sanity of the forum, i will also employ the admin to take a look into the merit sources available on the forum and accept new applicants and remove the old existing but inactive merit source come this 2023.

[decodx]

As a big fan of new and modern things, I'm eagerly awaiting the release of the updated forum software. From what I've heard, the new version has been in the works for a while now and is almost ready for prime time. It's exciting to think about all the new features and improvements that might be included in this update. I can't wait to see how it will enhance the overall user experience and bring the forum into the modern age. So let's cross our fingers and hope that the release of the updated bitcointalk software is just around the corner.

[UmerIdrees]

Oh wow, we have a lot of wishes from Epochtalk to Reporter badges , mobile apps , 2fa, security and a lot more.

When I started the topic, I had in the back of my mind that there will be people who will come and say, that one thing that bitcointalk should do is to stop the Signatures. Whenever there is a debate of removing spam from the forum, the idea of getting rid of signatures is always thrown by a few members.

Although, I do not agree with this idea, but since no one asked for this change in this thread, so I guess people have changed their minds on
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[tranthidung]

one thing that bitcointalk should do is to stop the Signatures. Whenever there is a debate of removing spam from the forum, the idea of getting rid of signatures is always thrown by a few members.

theymos had it in his mind too. Before the kick off of merit system and months later, he saw that the initial system did not work well so he enhanced it.

Before the kick-off, theymos asked the community with some Ideas for improving post quality?

What are everyone's ideas for improving post quality?

I have mostly ruled out:

 - Removing signatures or sig ads globally.
 - Requiring payment to wear sig ads.
 - Banning account sales.
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Initial system
Enhanced system

There is currently no such thing as a "demerit". I'm hoping that the positive merits alone will be fine. I could add demerits pretty easily later on if necessary, though.

Due to excessive garbage-posting, you now need 1 merit to be a Jr Member. All existing Jr Members who didn't meet the requirement were demoted. Also, newbies can no longer set any signature or personal text.

Do you want to ask for Demerit button in 2023?
One more idea

• Bitcointalk.org collectible coin?
• It's been in backlog since 2019

[Lucius]

In the fight against spammers, I would like to have a new rule - 10 or more posts deleted in one week would mean a temporary ban for 7 days, and three such bans would mean a permanent ban. I know there is almost no chance of that, but if a spammer reads it, he might have nightmares just thinking about it

[DoublerHunter]

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My answer is that I am happy with the current bitcointalk forum and no changes are required.

^The recent change that I noticed is that there is an (OP) text next to the profile name who opened a post thread. But when it comes to software? Make it simple and the forum is fine with the current software. I agree with a few comments above, the forum is fine with the current setup if there are software changes, that would be on the new forum website, the Epochtalk.
Forum Rules may apply and we all know fighting spammers and scammers are the most priority among us here in the forum.
As of now, Bitcointalk is fine, the merit system works fine and it is very effective, additional improvements could be us, or those who are actively reporting posts, we are thankful to the top reporters who deserve to have badges under their profiles.

[Coyster]

When I started the topic, I had in the back of my mind that there will be people who will come and say, that one thing that bitcointalk should do is to stop the Signatures. Whenever there is a debate of removing spam from the forum, the idea of getting rid of signatures is always thrown by a few members.

Although, I do not agree with this idea, but since no one asked for this change in this thread, so I guess people have changed their minds on
it  

Paid signature campaigns are a tremendous part of this forum as regards traffic, we cannot argue with the fact that removing signature campaigns would definitely affect the forum traffic, i don't mean it would run it to the ground, but truth be told, many users wouldn't post quite frequently, and it is fine/normal/acceptable. There is nothing wrong with paid signature campaigns and suggesting to remove it to combat spam is quite too much to ask, spammers hardly ever make it into signature campaigns because they can't rank up due to the merit system, they are in one bounty campaign or the other, thus it is futile hindering the activity of good users who earn from the forum through their good posts, it might combat spam but it would be a pyrrhic victory.

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Paid signature campaigns are a tremendous part of this forum as regards traffic, we cannot argue with the fact that removing signature campaigns would definitely affect the forum traffic, i don't mean it would run it to the ground, but truth be told, many users wouldn't post quite frequently, and it is fine/normal/acceptable. There is nothing wrong with paid signature campaigns and suggesting to remove it to combat spam is quite too much to ask, spammers hardly ever make it into signature campaigns because they can't rank up due to the merit system, they are in one bounty campaign or the other, thus it is futile hindering the activity of good users who earn from the forum through their good posts, it might combat spam but it would be a pyrrhic victory.

I don't think any mistake about paid signature campaign and have little fault about participants post likely have spam, there are have way keep report their low quality post based on your viewed and I don't think here with many spam post make signature campaign is the mistake made many people not care about their quality post.

Based on personal habit about post quality having and depending which viewed from some one, maybe when user A having bad opinion with low quality post, I think have different viewed by the other with not low quality post. Based on who see and have opinion about some one post could said with low quality or not.

[noormcs5]

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My answer is that I am happy with the current bitcointalk forum and no changes are required.

^The recent change that I noticed is that there is an (OP) text next to the profile name who opened a post thread. But when it comes to software? Make it simple and the forum is fine with the current software. I agree with a few comments above, the forum is fine with the current setup if there are software changes, that would be on the new forum website, the Epochtalk.
Forum Rules may apply and we all know fighting spammers and scammers are the most priority among us here in the forum.
As of now, Bitcointalk is fine, the merit system works fine and it is very effective, additional improvements could be us, or those who are actively reporting posts, we are thankful to the top reporters who deserve to have badges under their profiles.

The change like (OP) text is hardly considered as a change in my opinion as we were expecting some really big changes in the new forum called Epochtalk. Though i am sure that there is no chance of emergence of Epochtalk in 2023 as there seems no recent development in this.

What one change would you like to see in bitcointalk in 2023?

Let's be precise in this discussion and list only a single change that you would like forum admins to make which can make the forum more productive yet it should not lose its traffic.

You have asked opinions from others but you didn't tell me what improvement and changes you want to see in bitcointalk in 2023.

 

[OgNasty]

I can't imagine this change ever happening, but I'll keep suggesting it. 

I think the forum should take over signature campaigns and distribute the funds more widely to members here.  Rather than a handful of members making thousands of dollars a month on advertisements, I think it would be cool if everyone had the opportunity to make a couple dollars a week.  It would be a nightmare to implement and I'm sure people would call for removal of signatures by bad actors which would take a lot of manpower and cause drama, etc.  Not to mention there would be abuse, but I would love to see more members here getting an opportunity to snatch a piece of the pie.

[Sandra_hakeem]

I can't imagine this change ever happening, but I'll keep suggesting it.  

I think the forum should take over signature campaigns and distribute the funds more widely to members here.  Rather than a handful of members making thousands of dollars a month on advertisements, I think it would be cool if everyone had the opportunity to make a couple dollars a week.  It would be a nightmare to implement and I'm sure people would call for removal of signatures by bad actors which would take a lot of manpower and cause drama, etc.  Not to mention there would be abuse, but I would love to see more members here getting an opportunity to snatch a piece of the pie.

Can you imagine the level of chaos that this development would cause?? Lmao.. what's gonna be the percentage differences between the ranks??  How would the members evaluate the payments schedule? Having that a casino could require limited slots?? RANKS ARE JUST NOT GONNA BE VALUED ANYMORE.... Cus anyone could just get registered and Begin to earn -- as much they make 'em post...lol.
Well, I'm not really having anything in mind  to be implemented; that doesn't mean Theymos hasn't got some plans undercovers -- I believe whatever he's implementing would give rise to the wellbeing of the forum -- as at next year, so I'll stick to that.

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

[tranthidung]

I can't imagine this change ever happening, but I'll keep suggesting it.  

Merit system, its enhanced version and new rank requirements work well enough to make the shutdown of signature looks to be far from possible.

The purpose of the forum

This forum exists to provide a platform for the free (but ordered) exchange of ideas. If you have an idea to express, then it is probably possible to do it here as long as you follow the rules.

A lot of people come here primarily looking to make money. The forum administration is very happy that people are able to use the forum in order to better themselves; indeed, one of the reasons for Bitcoin's creation was to break the artificial barriers which prevent so many people around the world from attaining prosperity. However, if your attempts to make money conflict with the forum's primary goal of enabling discussion, then you are swimming upstream, and you will not be sucessful in the end.

If you view the forum as some sort of "job" where you complete some basic tasks and get paid, then you will almost certainly be disappointed, and the forum administration will not be sympathetic. If you do make money using the forum, then it will be through innovation and entrepreneurship, not any sort of mindless busywork.

I think the forum should take over signature campaigns

You are belong to members who want to take down signature industry. Others I know are

• odolvlobo
• philipma1957

[yahoo62278]

1 change I would like to see is the moderators enforcing the rules. Why have rules if noone is going to pay attention to them? I'll elaborate if needed but in general, enforce the rules of the forum.

[Awaklara]

that one thing that bitcointalk should do is to stop the Signatures.

would stopping the signature be better for the forum? if it does have a positive impact on the forum, surely there will be enough active members currently supporting it. although I'm sure it will annoy those already in business on forums.

Regarding spammers, I think the forum has enough users who care about making reports moderators. let's hope it works well.

if there's going to be an update in the year, I'm just hoping there's an update for Moderators who have been inactive on some boards.

[UmerIdrees]

You have asked opinions from others but you didn't tell me what improvement and changes you want to see in bitcointalk in 2023.

Well, i would like to see that our local board is created in this year 2023. We already made a strong Request: New Local Board for Pakistan (Urdu) and are hopeful to see it coming true in 2023.

Regarding the other things that everyone mentioned, we have little or less hope as they would be implemented anytime soon but this wish for a local board seems likely to be made this year. That's what my heart says 

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Firstly I'll like to encourage the management of the forum to keep up their good work, they have done so well in the past and I have no doubt that the future will bring about more productive features implemented on the forum. A change I'll love to see in 2023 is the creation of more local boards on the forum. Everyone should have an opportunity to connect with their people on their own board and be able to discuss issues surrounding Bitcoin in their locality.

Secondly, more decentralization of source merits. While I must acknowledge all merit sources for the good they're doing in encouraging quality poster, I'll love if theymos consider topping up active merit sources that have little to share around even though it requires reducing that of those that have thousands to send around monthly and increasing the supply of those at the end of the chain. Personally I have drop requests (through DM) multiple times but the answer has always been 'there's no plans to increase the supply of merit' so instead some redistribution can do the trick. Happy new year to everyone, hopefully Bitcoin is nice this year.