Upcoming Competitor

[Admin]

Within a month or most likely, the next quarter, Cal Poly Forums will have a new competitor.

It was Wednesday and I was in my IBM 301 class. Minutes before the class began, a student from another class popped right in and asked if everyone can participate in his survey. I do not recall which campus organization he was from.
The survey was simple and as follows:

1) Would you want to see a picture of yourself on a website?
2) Do you want to see a picture of your friend(s) on a website?
3) Do you want a website that allows people to download/upload pictures?
4) Would you use the website?

And on Friday in the IBM 301 class, my professor passes a survey to all the students.

1) Do you want to see a website that allows student to exchange textbooks, bypassing the bookstore?
2) Would you want to see a site with pictures of Cal Poly students?
3) Would you like a site where students can download/upload pictures to the website?
There were about 10 questions but I forgot the others.

As you can see, there will be competition and will not be friendly.
I am not concerned with the upcoming sites but what concerns me is if whether the sites are related to ASI in any way. If it is, might be a challenge for Cal Poly Forums.

[ak]

But calpolyforums.com still stands as the FIRST forum.

We'll see how things go from here.

[JPWRana]

yeah, but being the 1st never guarantees u a spot. I hope the best 4 this forum, but if the other one offers more features, like avatars and links to sig pics, more PM space, blah blah, i may consider it.... of course though, if THIS ONE has the most members, then i'll just stay here

HEY, if that site EVER DOES GO UP, make a link to THIS site on a thread, hehe

[Trader]

So why don't you offer a service for the forum members to upload their pictures and friends picture. Not that I would use it.
Would be great to put a face on some of the members.

[Admin]

Originally Posted by Trader

So why don't you offer a service for the forum members to upload their pictures and friends picture. Not that I would use it.
Would be great to put a face on some of the members.

I am working on few services but will be out by next week due to upcoming midterms.
The service will include uploading pictures of Cal Poly members. Members can share their uploaded images with their colleagues and online buddies.

[Admin]

Originally Posted by JPWRana

yeah, but being the 1st never guarantees u a spot. I hope the best 4 this forum, but if the other one offers more features, like avatars and links to sig pics, more PM space, blah blah, i may consider it.... of course though, if THIS ONE has the most members, then i'll just stay here

HEY, if that site EVER DOES GO UP, make a link to THIS site on a thread, hehe

You are allowed to have images linked in your signature.
I will soon allow url links on the signature and I'll just keep an eye out for the first few weeks. I'm more concerned about spammers who doesn't bother to read the rules and have url links to adult content, advertisements, spam, virus contained .exe, and more.

[MandyMindy]

Oooh competition. Don't worry, I'll support the forums.

[JPWRana]

Originally Posted by KayCee

You are allowed to have images linked in your signature.
I will soon allow url links on the signature and I'll just keep an eye out for the first few weeks. I'm more concerned about spammers who doesn't bother to read the rules and have url links to adult content, advertisements, spam, virus contained .exe, and more.

understandable