As soon as I saw THIS thread posted by Zed I couldn't help but remember the countless suggestion threads that have been made in the past to improve the forums. Most of which went widely unperceived or shut down because of CubeCraft not having a web developer. Since the forums are being revamped, I feel like it's only valid to bring all of these precious ideas back on the table, for a second consideration!
It's important to note that while I'll be linking to suggestion threads not every time will I agree with everything that's being suggested and I'll let it be known while presenting each suggestion. But I invite you all to judge each idea for their main essence and not to derail into the smallest details. I tried to find the oldest versions of each suggestion but I might have gotten a few incorrectly, I'm really sorry if I end up creditting the wrong people.
Maybe some of these ideas are already being worked on, there isn't many public information about what's happening to the forums with this "refresh" so some of these things might already be coming. I also don't know if all of these are possible.
I will be sorting these ideas by importance, in separate spoilers for each. Some require more resources to be implemented, while a few are really simple visual tweaks that shouldn't involve too much effort. So without further ado, I present what are (In my opinion) the best suggestions out there for CubeCraft's forums.
That's all for now! Thank you for having read this thread, any feedback is appreciated. I want to say I'm extremely excited for the rework the Forums will be getting. And I hope this thread can help shape some of the changes to come! Let's get the conversation going! I'm not 100% sure about all of these ideas which is why everyone's participation is so important.
It's important to note that while I'll be linking to suggestion threads not every time will I agree with everything that's being suggested and I'll let it be known while presenting each suggestion. But I invite you all to judge each idea for their main essence and not to derail into the smallest details. I tried to find the oldest versions of each suggestion but I might have gotten a few incorrectly, I'm really sorry if I end up creditting the wrong people.
Maybe some of these ideas are already being worked on, there isn't many public information about what's happening to the forums with this "refresh" so some of these things might already be coming. I also don't know if all of these are possible.
I will be sorting these ideas by importance, in separate spoilers for each. Some require more resources to be implemented, while a few are really simple visual tweaks that shouldn't involve too much effort. So without further ado, I present what are (In my opinion) the best suggestions out there for CubeCraft's forums.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/suggestion-the-senior-member-veteran-member-rank.166669/ Original suggestion made by @Stefanvld
The main idea of this suggestion was adding a Senior Member/Veteran Member rank to motivate members to stay active. This suggestion got an insane amount of support with 35 likes by the time I'm writing this. It's one of the most liked suggestions of all time. The thread wanted titles to be up to the decision of the staff team, while I think it could be made much easier setting up quantitative requirements as showcased below. This thread by @Riley further developed this idea and even proposed more ranks to have in the forums:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/forum-suggestions.213910/
It'd be amazing to have this ranking system for our forum's best known and most active users, all of them deserve the recognition! Realistically the only benefit these ranks would bring is the reduction of post cooldown. Which can sometimes be a pain. I feel like this would be a very appealing perk. But those looking for this distinction would know it's more about a special recognition than the post cooldown. This is how Riley's thread proposes it should work:
Member - Just the regular role applied to newly registered users or users that have not reached requirements to receive a higher role. These members should have a post cooldown of 50 seconds
Active Member - The role applied to members that have reached over 250 likes and 250 messages. These members have a post cooldown of 45 seconds
Known Member - The role applied to members that have reached over 1,000 likes and 1,000 messages. These members have post cooldown of 30 seconds
Well-Known Member - The role applied to members that have reached over 2,500 likes and 1,500 messages. These members have a post cooldown of 20 seconds
Forum Legend - The role applied to members that have reached over 7,500 likes and 5,000 messages. These members have a post cooldown of 10 seconds
(I would remove Message Requirements and only use likes though. Some people may not post as much yet they still get a plenty full of likes)
The main idea of this suggestion was adding a Senior Member/Veteran Member rank to motivate members to stay active. This suggestion got an insane amount of support with 35 likes by the time I'm writing this. It's one of the most liked suggestions of all time. The thread wanted titles to be up to the decision of the staff team, while I think it could be made much easier setting up quantitative requirements as showcased below. This thread by @Riley further developed this idea and even proposed more ranks to have in the forums:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/forum-suggestions.213910/
It'd be amazing to have this ranking system for our forum's best known and most active users, all of them deserve the recognition! Realistically the only benefit these ranks would bring is the reduction of post cooldown. Which can sometimes be a pain. I feel like this would be a very appealing perk. But those looking for this distinction would know it's more about a special recognition than the post cooldown. This is how Riley's thread proposes it should work:
Member - Just the regular role applied to newly registered users or users that have not reached requirements to receive a higher role. These members should have a post cooldown of 50 seconds
Active Member - The role applied to members that have reached over 250 likes and 250 messages. These members have a post cooldown of 45 seconds
Known Member - The role applied to members that have reached over 1,000 likes and 1,000 messages. These members have post cooldown of 30 seconds
Well-Known Member - The role applied to members that have reached over 2,500 likes and 1,500 messages. These members have a post cooldown of 20 seconds
Forum Legend - The role applied to members that have reached over 7,500 likes and 5,000 messages. These members have a post cooldown of 10 seconds
(I would remove Message Requirements and only use likes though. Some people may not post as much yet they still get a plenty full of likes)
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/editing.142589/ Original suggestion made by @xx_360noscope101
The amount of times you make a typo on a Status Update or profile post... Allow us to edit these. Allow us to edit conversations as well, it's terribly annoying to not be able to fix a mistake of yours, especially since you have to wait for the post cooldown to post the corrected version. It's been suggested quite a few times from there:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/forums-suggestions.208679/
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/edit-conversations.225497/
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/massieve-suggestion-thread-piii.205673/
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/allow-us-to-edit-conversations.205364/
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/conversations.183335/
The amount of times you make a typo on a Status Update or profile post... Allow us to edit these. Allow us to edit conversations as well, it's terribly annoying to not be able to fix a mistake of yours, especially since you have to wait for the post cooldown to post the corrected version. It's been suggested quite a few times from there:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/forums-suggestions.208679/
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/edit-conversations.225497/
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/massieve-suggestion-thread-piii.205673/
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/allow-us-to-edit-conversations.205364/
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/conversations.183335/
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/double-the-amount-of-available-characters-on-a-status.219514/ Original suggestion by @komododragon 2002
Very simple petition, double the amount of available characters on a status. The current limit is just not enough to properly express certain things.
Very simple petition, double the amount of available characters on a status. The current limit is just not enough to properly express certain things.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/allow-to-mark-replies.226094/ Original suggestion made by @Jevmen
I really, really, like this idea. This basically allows the thread owner to "pin" or "mark" a reply that they considered is a good addition to their idea. This could also be used by Staff Members to pin the answers to a thread's questions.
I really, really, like this idea. This basically allows the thread owner to "pin" or "mark" a reply that they considered is a good addition to their idea. This could also be used by Staff Members to pin the answers to a thread's questions.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/small-suggestion-for-redstone-subforum.222827/ Original thread by @Riley
Some sub-forums don't show up recent activity on "New posts" (Which in the new design is called "Latest Posts"), all subforums should show up to promote all parts of CubeCraft's community.
Some sub-forums don't show up recent activity on "New posts" (Which in the new design is called "Latest Posts"), all subforums should show up to promote all parts of CubeCraft's community.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/bedrock-vip-level-on-forums.226009/ Original suggestion by @Tom Dunkins
Allow Bedrock users to link their accounts so their VIP level is showcased on the forums. Bedrock users are lacking the linking feature and perhaps it'd please some to be able to showcase their bedrock rank.
Allow Bedrock users to link their accounts so their VIP level is showcased on the forums. Bedrock users are lacking the linking feature and perhaps it'd please some to be able to showcase their bedrock rank.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/quality-of-life-suggestions.212658/ Original suggestion by @Riley
Allow us to mark whatever threads we want as favorite. Some threads are really useful and it'd be convenient to be able to access them easily if they aren't pinned already. Or just threads we want to keep up with.
Allow us to mark whatever threads we want as favorite. Some threads are really useful and it'd be convenient to be able to access them easily if they aren't pinned already. Or just threads we want to keep up with.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/suggestion-the-emoji-cringe.205128/#post-967392 Original suggestion made by @skifby
This thread proposes to keep these
though I think they should all be removed and replaced with some more visually pleasing emojis. Like this thread by Lightning McQueen points out:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/add-real-emojis-instead-of-these-disgusting-looking-pixels-
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Really simple and straightforward thread, the current emojis are horrible. Give us new emojis!
This suggestion by @Sweetenerera wanted emojis to be toggeable https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/emojis.220791/ Sometimes you might prefer the plain character emojis over the CubeCraft emojis, I feel like if emojis were to be improved this wouldn't be necessary since people shouldn't have an issue with using them. But if it's not the case then this would be really neat to have!
This thread proposes to keep these
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/add-real-emojis-instead-of-these-disgusting-looking-pixels-
️️️.206239/Really simple and straightforward thread, the current emojis are horrible. Give us new emojis!
This suggestion by @Sweetenerera wanted emojis to be toggeable https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/emojis.220791/ Sometimes you might prefer the plain character emojis over the CubeCraft emojis, I feel like if emojis were to be improved this wouldn't be necessary since people shouldn't have an issue with using them. But if it's not the case then this would be really neat to have!
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/appeal-section.207720/ Original suggestion by @elchuii
it's really simple, add an "Appeals" section on the CubeCraft menu. I noticed that with the new layout this is also missing, it should go here:
Perhaps in between "Reports" and Marketplace"
This would be especially useful for confused users that don't know what to do about their punishments. I'm sure everyone has seen someone trying to appeal through a profile post or thread, this would help reduce some of that confusion.
it's really simple, add an "Appeals" section on the CubeCraft menu. I noticed that with the new layout this is also missing, it should go here:
Perhaps in between "Reports" and Marketplace"
This would be especially useful for confused users that don't know what to do about their punishments. I'm sure everyone has seen someone trying to appeal through a profile post or thread, this would help reduce some of that confusion.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/unwatch-status-post.217007/ Original thread by @Sweetenerera
Let us unwatch and watch a Status Post. To get notifications from a Status Post you have to manually comment on it. Sometimes when you comment on a status post it derails into long conversations, hence an excessive spam of notifications, unwatching profile posts would solve this problem.
Let us unwatch and watch a Status Post. To get notifications from a Status Post you have to manually comment on it. Sometimes when you comment on a status post it derails into long conversations, hence an excessive spam of notifications, unwatching profile posts would solve this problem.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/time-spent.224221/ Original suggestion by @komododragon 2002
Let us know the amount of time we've spent on the forums. I'm guessing the timer would start at the moment of this feature's implementation. A small but welcomed detail.
Let us know the amount of time we've spent on the forums. I'm guessing the timer would start at the moment of this feature's implementation. A small but welcomed detail.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/long-time-no-speak-trophy-should-go-too.207593/ Original suggestion by Gainfullterror
The trophy "Long Time no Speak" awards users who have been registered for 1 year and posted less than 1 post per day (364). Firstly there's a point when this trophy becomes unattainable if you get more than the amount of posts the trophy is asking you for. And the only way to get it would be to become inactive and not post in a long time.
As said by @Marieke2001 on this thread https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/long-time-no-speak-achievement.222175/
So please, remove it.
The trophy "Long Time no Speak" awards users who have been registered for 1 year and posted less than 1 post per day (364). Firstly there's a point when this trophy becomes unattainable if you get more than the amount of posts the trophy is asking you for. And the only way to get it would be to become inactive and not post in a long time.
As said by @Marieke2001 on this thread https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/long-time-no-speak-achievement.222175/
So please, remove it.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/seasonal-banners.216687/ Original suggestion made by @WannabePolice2
Basically change the CubeCraft banner during seasonal events (Easter, Halloween, Christmas) and allow plus users to set their custom backgrounds as the seasonal main lobbies!
Basically change the CubeCraft banner during seasonal events (Easter, Halloween, Christmas) and allow plus users to set their custom backgrounds as the seasonal main lobbies!
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/new-feature-for-plus.214782/ Original suggestion by @_The13thDoctor_
Allow Plus users to set their profile pictures as GIF's. This should logically be possible for Staff Members as well if it already isn't. This used to be a thing for all users but that changed And if it's actually possible, perhaps all members should be able to have animated avatars, GIF's look awesome as profile pictures.
Allow Plus users to set their profile pictures as GIF's. This should logically be possible for Staff Members as well if it already isn't. This used to be a thing for all users but that changed And if it's actually possible, perhaps all members should be able to have animated avatars, GIF's look awesome as profile pictures.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/new-feature-for-plus.214782/ Suggestion by @_The13thDoctor_
Let plus users set custom backgrounds apart from the pre-set old gamemode lobbies.
Let plus users set custom backgrounds apart from the pre-set old gamemode lobbies.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/likes-messages-content-from-staffs.228090/ Original suggestion made by @Sergiio12
Make a Staff Member's like show their rank's colour. Like this:
Make a Staff Member's like show their rank's colour. Like this:
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/staff-list-forums.208645/ Original suggestion by Gamerfull
The current Staff List is confusing and disorganized, it takes some time to find the person you're looking for. Together with the custom forum titles, it's somewhat hard for a newcomer to decipher a Staff Member's role. Simple, organize the Staff Member list by roles.
The current Staff List is confusing and disorganized, it takes some time to find the person you're looking for. Together with the custom forum titles, it's somewhat hard for a newcomer to decipher a Staff Member's role. Simple, organize the Staff Member list by roles.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/better-forum-member-search.220637/ Original suggestion by @Simply
Rather straightforward, if a user has linked their MC account to their forums account, allow us to look for their account that way. Many times do you know someone's MineCraft username but not their Forums Username.
Rather straightforward, if a user has linked their MC account to their forums account, allow us to look for their account that way. Many times do you know someone's MineCraft username but not their Forums Username.
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/massieve-suggestion-thread-piii.205673/ Suggestion by @Sweetenerera
There's a leaderboard for most likes, most points, most messages. Why not most followers?
There's a leaderboard for most likes, most points, most messages. Why not most followers?
https://www.cubecraft.net/threads/profile-message.208634/ Original suggestion made by @Shallidor
I really don't know if it's possible. But it's really annoying when you press enter writing a status post and it gets posted without you wanting to. Let us press enter without posting the Status Post!
I really don't know if it's possible. But it's really annoying when you press enter writing a status post and it gets posted without you wanting to. Let us press enter without posting the Status Post!
That's all for now! Thank you for having read this thread, any feedback is appreciated. I want to say I'm extremely excited for the rework the Forums will be getting. And I hope this thread can help shape some of the changes to come! Let's get the conversation going! I'm not 100% sure about all of these ideas which is why everyone's participation is so important.
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