Justin_M17 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I like that idea. I'm thinking maybe that users aren't allowed to post new topics in that forum, but rather an administrator can go through weekly and make one thread for each day of the week and then users could discuss who is/isn't going on a particular day in that day's own thread. If that makes any sense at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Wouldn't it be easier - especially for the administrators - for the first user to post to be the one who creates the thread, and then those who are also going can post in that same thread as well. That way there wouldn't end up being blank days when no one decides to go. (If that would ever happen.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_M17 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Wouldn't it be easier - especially for the administrators - for the first user to post to be the one who creates the thread, and then those who are also going can post in that same thread as well. That way there wouldn't end up being blank days when no one decides to go. (If that would ever happen.) Yes but it wouldn't be too far out of character for people to ignore posts made by other users and make their own, which would lead to multiple posts on the same day, then people post in one and not the other and other people read one but not the other and people are going to KI/CP without knowing who else is going, which kind of defeats the purpose of the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Wouldn't it be easier - especially for the administrators - for the first user to post to be the one who creates the thread, and then those who are also going can post in that same thread as well. That way there wouldn't end up being blank days when no one decides to go. (If that would ever happen.) Yes but it wouldn't be too far out of character for people to ignore posts made by other users and make their own, which would lead to multiple posts on the same day, then people post in one and not the other and other people read one but not the other and people are going to KI/CP without knowing who else is going, which kind of defeats the purpose of the forum. Seeing your point. I'm still annoyed that I can't make a new thread being the control freak that I am, but I think I can live with it. I can so see that happening, so I think I'll change my opinion. Flyer, who does listen occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_M17 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Wouldn't it be easier - especially for the administrators - for the first user to post to be the one who creates the thread, and then those who are also going can post in that same thread as well. That way there wouldn't end up being blank days when no one decides to go. (If that would ever happen.) Yes but it wouldn't be too far out of character for people to ignore posts made by other users and make their own, which would lead to multiple posts on the same day, then people post in one and not the other and other people read one but not the other and people are going to KI/CP without knowing who else is going, which kind of defeats the purpose of the forum. Seeing your point. I'm still annoyed that I can't make a new thread being the control freak that I am, but I think I can live with it. I can so see that happening, so I think I'll change my opinion. Flyer, who does listen occasionally. I actually won an argument for once....there's one for the books But back on topic, I really hope that someone sees this and decides to implement it. Personally I make a post almost every time I go to KI asking if people would like to meet up (Despite me having never gotten a single reply) and this would make it a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Personally I make a post almost every time I go to KI asking if people would like to meet up (Despite me having never gotten a single reply) and this would make it a lot easier. I guess I should pay more attention to such posts...but do you really want to meet me? You'll have to hear about trim brakes all day. Honestly though, I'd love to meet more of y'all, and I think that this is a really good idea as well. I'm always glad to chat with anyone who wants to chat, and have on many occasions taken multiple coaster rides with random people I have met at the park and just started chatting with. I have met a few very interesting people in this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_M17 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 90% of the time when I go to Kings Island i'm going alone because most of my friends can't go as often as I do, so believe me i'm interested in meeting anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 90% of the time when I go to Kings Island i'm going alone because most of my friends can't go as often as I do, so believe me i'm interested in meeting anyone. Well, if you're sure.... I'm there alone about half the time or a little less, so it could be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Going back to Avatar's idea, I use Twitter from my BlackBerry. If you've got mobile web you can use mobile Twitter. I update my Twitter fairly often when I'm at the park, so anyone who follows me can check to see approximately where I am at any given time. I'm violakat03 on Twitter for anyone that's interested in following me. I love Angie's original idea. Especially with Terpy's addition of putting it on a calendar. Some sites have an event calendar where you can click on a day and see what's going on that day. Something like that where we could add our usernames to the calendar on days we're going would be outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittenpooh Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 LOOOOOVVVVEEE it! I think someone needs to take this idea and make it happen!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I was thinking it would be a great idea to have a forum where we can post who is going to which park on what day. Kind of like a meeting forum, so everyone's posts don't get lost in the shuffle with the regular Kings Island forum. Gator has posted a topic on his park trips this year, and that is a great example of what to put in the forum I am thinking about. I like this idea. I'm glad I helped spark it in giga's mind! Almost every time I go it's with GatorGirl and Mrs. Gator, so unless you want to stay in Nick U and ride the few rides elsewhere in the park that a 40" kid can ride, it's hard for me to meet up those times. But there are a few times that I'm going solo, and it'd be great for those occasions. I think I might color code the dates in my signature as to when I'm going with the family or alone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Gator - there are others on these boards who tend to be confined to Nick U as well due to kids. My 5 year old is still upset that I went to opening day on my own - I'll be making it up to him on Saturday! Maybe I'll come across you one day standing at Swippers Sweepers while looking toward D-back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 It's hard telling if this will be implemented or not. I do realize the task of editing a website, as I had experience with that in college. However, I won't be disappointed or offended if the idea is rejected. I will just continue to put the dates I intend to visit parks in my signature, and send out my own little "broadtext" to the massive number of KIC people I have in my cell phone. There are random days when I wake up before the robins on my day off (which is quite early), and think to myself.. I want to go to KI or CP. So I'll pack a bag, jump in the car, and be gone the rest of the day. When I do that this year, I will edit my sig as needed before I go running out of the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Going back to Avatar's idea, I use Twitter from my BlackBerry. Hey, I thought that was my idea. I have a twitter account, but don't use it much for I had not had a good use, with facebook and myspace it is hard to keep up. I would use it for this idea though! Here is mine, feel free to follow me, and I will add you! Indyguys Twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 As I predicted, the regular Kings Island forum is now being flooded with "who's going?" topics. There are similar posts in the off topic forum. Unless these posts stay on the list of recent posts, they will likely not be seen by a lot of forum members. I think my idea is helpful to the site because it is a step toward topic organization, and better feedback from members about who is going on a particular day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Is there an official topic for your idea yet or are you just requesting the idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 No and yes. Terpy, aren't you surprised? He is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuskin Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 We need an easy button for this post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Approved. KIC Meet Ups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 WOW, this is SO AWESOME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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