[To Xda Mods and Admins] Contest idea - About xda-developers.com

Hello all of xda.
okay so I was looking all over these android theme sites and they had a whole bunch of contests. And I thought it's near Christmas time so XDA should start one of their own. You start a thread and sticky maybe. People donate to a contest prize and nominate their favorite themer in a thread. Then a poll is made and the leader gets prize money. Contests brought alot of activity to Rootzwiki. Make a banner and make it look official and imagine how much more a site like xda will get!!!! Even if I don't win I'll still be happy cause the chance for people to see my work in the themes section will be increased There was something similar here before.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=493829
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=482227
Please hear me out thank you!

I´ll flag the admins

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I´ll flag the admins
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Thank you

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TouchXperience - Anyone willing to participate in new website life?

Hi!
I am currently working on a new version of TouchXperience website where I will try to keep you frequently updated about project progress and releases. The new website is community-oriented so if you have any questions, suggestions, or if you would like to contribute in my projects, you are free to take part in forum or wiki. Support will be maintained on TouchXperience forum in the future.
As you know I don't have a lot of free time (and a free PC at the moment) to care of TouchXperience project and website, and I have limited knowledge in website content/forum/wiki management, so I would be glad if some of you were willing to help me. But I'm looking for serious/professional people, to moderate forums, to help users and post frequently asked questions,... everything you want to contribute in TouchXperience website life! The best would be if you have good knowledge in CMS, webdesign, forum/wiki management that could help me to improve website.
Thank you in advance!
ready to help
i'm a bussy man too! but in afternoons and nights i'm online so I can support your forum with my experiences.
i'm already there !!!
gretz!
nice page, well idea with forum
im in
I wouldn't mind giving a bit of my time, I can help with:
*FAQ management
*Posting answers to questions
*Writing articles for wikis ect
*General forum stuff
Give me a shout if you want to talk it over more
Im also an admin on Touch-innovation, and im sure we would love to help promote your work even more
me!!!!
got enough experience on all faculties - cms (joomla - as ur site is built on that!), wiki, forum... and integrating all of them!
.... if u need proof of what i am doing currently... just send me a pm!
Schaps, I wish I could help but I am not familiar with any of that stuff. However, I do want to say the site is looking good! And I think this new interactive site is a GREAT idea. TWO THUMBS UP FOR SCHAPS!
I'm in..
I can help what I knew as well as post suggestions/question.
oops
I tried to go to your website while at work. I went to thetouchexperience.com which happens to be an adult sex toy.
ricrellim said:
I tried to go to your website while at work. I went to thetouchexperience.com which happens to be an adult sex toy.
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Sorry buddy, if you love porn this is not the site. Schap's is www.touchxperience.com not the one you mentioned.
Nice joomla
Count me in ... I'll work with Veyka to update stuff there if you wish. Even though I won't be doing any testing my self don't like touchflo/animation/etc on a hermes screen with edges!
Php and and MySql skills. Not too much time available but let's do it!!
Nico
For the record I was not trying to promote the other site. I was simply trying to prevent someone from making the same mistake at work as I did. Thanks for the real address.
I'm curious... What's wrong with the XDA-Developers wiki & forums?
Why do you feel the need to split off from XDA dev to somewhere else?
CRCinAU said:
I'm curious... What's wrong with the XDA-Developers wiki & forums?
Why do you feel the need to split off from XDA dev to somewhere else?
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Well on the last thread there were a lot of blathering jackasses that were making stupid posts *****ing at each other and *****ing about how long the development is taking which pissed everybody off and eventually got the thread closed. This seems to be the newest and only TouchXperience thread?
-P.S. Schaps, count me in to help with the new site.
fredline12002 said:
Well on the last thread there were a lot of blathering jackasses that were making stupid posts *****ing at each other and *****ing about how long the development is taking which pissed everybody off and eventually got the thread closed.
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That's what the triangle with the exclamation mark is made for, so one can report such posts for the moderators to take care of.
I can help with Forum and SEO
I´m a webdesigner and systemadministrator, i would be happy if i could help you with your project
fredline12002 said:
Well on the last thread there were a lot of blathering jackasses that were making stupid posts *****ing at each other and *****ing about how long the development is taking which pissed everybody off and eventually got the thread closed. This seems to be the newest and only TouchXperience thread?
-P.S. Schaps, count me in to help with the new site.
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However, all this will mean is that the blathering jackasses will then be blathering on a different forum? I guess I fail to see the benefits... lol
Hell yeah
Count me in...
You can contact me in PM
- Forum moderation
- Updating site
CRCinAU said:
However, all this will mean is that the blathering jackasses will then be blathering on a different forum? I guess I fail to see the benefits... lol
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lol I guess we'll see and hope for the best?

[REQ] More Ranks on XDA

Hi!
Do you think that we should have more ranks on XDA like on other forums (PPCgeeks, MoDaCo)? Because after we reach the 100 post count, we are just 'senior members' and are ranks stay like that. It would be nice if we introduced more ranks, i.e - 200 post, 300 post we get new ranks!
Thanks!
Yea that would be nice but until then you got to love with it
I can't see any benefit in this? It's just a couple of words under your name...
the_scotsman said:
I can't see any benefit in this? It's just a couple of words under your name...
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No benefit, but atleast we can have the title which would be cool
@OP,
I´ll bring this to discussion
yeah, i'd say i would enjoy it. not really a necessity, but it'd be kinda cooool, lol
Great idea, i hope that it's implemented.
It might be a nice perk for those who donate - on other sites, once you've become a 'premium member' or donated a certain amount you have the ability to change your own title.
Thumbs up for this idea!
Why bother
Surely admin have better things to do - then come up with pointless words under our names? OK it may be fun, but still pointless, though I do like reinbeau's idea.
How about donating some money instead and have some lovely gold stars under your name -
orb3000 said:
@OP,
I´ll bring this to discussion
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itd be great thanks!
olyloh6696 said:
Hi!
Do you think that we should have more ranks on XDA like on other forums (PPCgeeks, MoDaCo)? Because after we reach the 100 post count, we are just 'senior members' and are ranks stay like that. It would be nice if we introduced more ranks, i.e - 200 post, 300 post we get new ranks!
Thanks!
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XDA is a developer site
not a fun site
it's geared towards Programmers, Coders and ROM Chefs and all GOD almighty people beyond your regular user that comes joins, download the ROM and flash the phone, or download their Apps and go merry happy go round.
though the forum welcomes any feedback from the users regarding ROMs, MODs, HACKs, & APPs
it's not your regular forum to hang out and chill, as some people takes it for granted, and also brings all their ego and fights, etc, which turns this place more like a Playground than a Development Board
As you can see with all that in mind, there's no real need to add more Ranks as it's not a site for people to earn rank, unless you can Code, Develop, and make something useful and provide it for FREE to the members of this board.
I honestly don't see any benefit in this. Nonetheless is may or may not be harmless. I'm for one is don't care about ranks. I'll even get pointers/tutorials from new members with less than 10 post. It doesn't matter anyways.
Yes e all have our own opinions. But why not? It doesn't sketching a ifferwnce whether this site is a fun site or not. it just gives members more incentive. I guess thatas my own opinion though.
olyloh6696 said:
it just gives members more incentive.
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More incentive for what? From my experience, it would be an incentive for extra spamming...but that's just my opinion
the_scotsman said:
More incentive for what? From my experience, it would be an incentive for extra spamming...but that's just my opinion
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Well, as I suggested, it could just be a perk for those who donate - I don't see a lot of stars on many of the threads I participate in, I was just trying to come up with a creative way to fund raise to support the site.
XDA is growing, and you're attracting lots of new people - and many here are over the top helpful. So you're going toget a more social atmosphere as the site grows. That can be a good thing, as long as it's managed well - considering the audience, management is going to become more and more of an issue (I'm a moderator on a huge forum myself).
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More incentive for what? From my experience, it would be an incentive for extra spamming...but that's just my opinion
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To help other members i would like a new rank rather than just being a senior member.
ie those who donate get better ranks et c, and posters
olyloh6696 said:
To help other members i would like a new rank rather than just being a senior member.
ie those who donate get better ranks et c, and posters
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If people want to help ONLY to get to their new "rank", then that goes against what xda is all about. People here help others because they want to help, not because they want a higher "rank".
the_scotsman said:
If people want to help ONLY to get to their new "rank", then that goes against what xda is all about. People here help others because they want to help, not because they want a higher "rank".
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True, but it would be nice to have a great reputation.
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True, but it would be nice to have a great reputation.
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Trust me, if you are a helpful member, you do become noticed and do get a reputation

Thank you XDA

Just wanted to say Thank you to XDA just found this site while searching around and am so excited for the resources and information found here..
Thank you
Welcome
It's a fantastic resource isn't it! So many clever people here working on making our smart phones much better
True. I just semi-bricked my device and got it back up by nvflash.
great job xda, lots of street cred
Thank you so much
This forum is fantastic. I have managed to root my nook, cause my nook not to boot, fixed that, changed mods many times, again caused it not to boot, fixed it again and all while having a bunch of fun. Just so you know I am a 50 year old woman who knows very little except how to follow directions and this place is great.
I completely agree, these developers, moderators, and admins really make this site amazing! Thank you!
This certainly makes a nice change from the 'Screw you for...' and 'Why can't I post in...' threads!
As Scotsman said, there truly is an amazing array of information, resources and people here. It's absolutely mind-blowing
Take the time to have a look around, read a lot, check the marketplace etc. Even answer a few questions in Q&A for newer members if you can. All adds to the experience
Most of all, enjoy yourselves!
EDIT: Threw a few 'thanks' around to spread the love! Don't forget to do the same if you find someone's post, ROM or information useful! (this post doesn't count)
Forum is great but the restriction of 10 posts are driving me crazy!
I absolutely love xda-developers! I'm so happy a nerd friend of mine link me here a while back. Before this forum, I didn't even know cell phones were hackable! lol
XDA is always a good time! Have Fun & Happy Flashing!
Have read XDA for a while. Today finally I stand here and say "Hello" to you guys. Thank you all XDAERS! XDA is really a helpful and useful source. Cheers!
if it werent for xda...wow i dont even want to think about it
so yes...THANK YOU XDA
Thanx XDA
I managed to unbrick and unbrand my german vodafone htc trophy
Welcome to the club!
Always nice to say thank you, and I second everything already posted!
I've used XDA for ages (as the awesome source of info it is), but only just registered to post in the forum. Reckon I can annoy and help in equal measure!
Just posting so I can thank Dlev7. Thanks for wasting my time, XDA
cz75 said:
Just posting so I can thank Dlev7. Thanks for wasting my time, XDA
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You don't need 10 posts to press the Thanks button. Cluttering up dev threads with a "thanks" post is exactly the kind of thing devs don't like.
thank you xda, nice team, nice developers, nice roms, nice all
XDA great job on your forum I found everything I'm interested in LG GT540
okay i have to add to this post..
i must also thank xda. i have learned so much on this website and it has helped me focus on my future and what i want to do for the rest of my life.
this forum is home to so much information. this website is the bible of mobile hacking and development. and the bible is still being written. i hope the information stored here is never lost.
this really makes me think. im that guy that bought a tablet form 1992. and spent 3 months trying to find touchscreen drivers for windows 95. i had to turn to the internet archives to find it... but i found it!
10 years from now im going to find my moto droid. look back on the primitive technology that i once used every day. and remember the adventures i had with it here on this site.
i love you xda.

I love XDA Forums and here's why

I just wanted to let me know that I really appreciate this website, one of the only REAL communities on the internet, no fights about religions or what is better, everyone helps eachother and well, if you want to know anyhting about your smartphone or add a cool feature, the chance is big it already exists on this site, when I need something for my phone i'll go to XDA 99% of the time. I've been on this site for a little over a year now and I couldn't go without it.
Thanks to everyone!
If you had a look once , you would have found similar thread right here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260915
But
Welcome to xda.. you should have a look at this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949604
And please don't create threads unnecessarily.. you will find some thread as this if you search where you could have posted instead of making a thread
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Deadly said:
If you had a look once , you would have found similar thread right here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260915
But
Welcome to xda.. you should have a look at this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949604
And please don't create threads unnecessarily.. you will find some thread as this if you search where you could have posted instead of making a thread
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"The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking."-Albert Einstein
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Lol thx for shoveling sh*t in my face when I try to be nice but I already use this site for over a year.
gFrenken97 said:
Lol thx for shoveling sh*t in my face when I try to be nice but I already use this site for over a year.
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And yet you still make a useless thread..
(҂`☐´)︻╦̵̵̿╤── .:system:.
gFrenken97 said:
Lol thx for shoveling sh*t in my face when I try to be nice but I already use this site for over a year.
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well, I didn't bother to check your profile thinking it must be a new user as the user surely didn't get that such thread exists or one was just created an hour before this thread got created.. so my mistake that I thought people would know if they were 1 year member here already..
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gFrenken97 said:
Lol thx for shoveling sh*t in my face when I try to be nice but I already use this site for over a year.
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And still you don't follow rules.
A Hero Can Be Anyone. GENERAL HELP THREAD
Thread Closed
That got a bit out of hand. I am closing this thread now.
Next time, if you think there is an issue with a thread, I strongly encourage you to hit to report button and fill in the reason you believe there is an issue with the thread.
Thank you,
mf2112
XDA Senior Moderator

Have you considered allowing the talented devs on xda fix the bugs in the site?

I just created an account on XDA a few weeks ago, but have been using your site for maybe 8 years. I really appreciate that such a community exists in the first place! Obviously by the thread title I have no idea what I'm talking about and am most likely simply wasting oxygen and server data. I was just wondering if the website is "open" for the developers that post all of their content here to fix any bugs in the site itself or if it's a closed system. I think it would be cool to allow the official devs to have the ability to fix things on the site when they go wrong. Now as I come to the end of this post, I realize just how trivial and meaningless it is. However, I am now going to click "Submit New Thread" anyways just to become an interactive member. I am proud to become part of XDA and excited to learn and hopefully help in any way I can. Thank You. :fingers-crossed:
It is a "closed system", devs working for XDA website (paid position) are just a few. AFAIK, 99% of the time they are hired from elsewhere than the forum.
ROMs/Kernels/Apps devs sharing their work on XDA are not doing the same kind of work, they are working on Android. Running/mananging/fixing a website is not the same stuff.
I don't mean that it never happened and won't happen again, but generally I think XDA owners don't hire devs from the forum.

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