Things I think need fixed over there

[Michael Morris]

Anyone qualified to do it is probably as loaded down as I and would charge around $80-$100 / hour to do it. At a minimum they need to know mySQL and PHP thouroughly.

I'll do it when I can get my personal finances in order and free up some time. But I can't put a time table on that.

 

[Crothian]

Well, if Morrus approves I'd like to at least ask EN World if there is anyone willing to give us their time.

 

[soulforge]

This all sounds like a great idea.

I can relate to the crazy schedule Spoony. Remember to find time for yourself to relax.

I miss being able to see the best reviewed products w/ 5 or more reviews, and all of the other stuff you mentioned sounds great.

I would like to see the Review section w/ a facelift.

 

[Crothian]

Just seeing if I can get someone's attention......

 

[Morrus]

I'll shoot an email to Twin Rose and see if he can spare the time to check in on it.

 

[Pinotage]

That'd be cool, Morrus!

Pinotage

 

[Crothian]

Cool, thanks Morrus

 

[Twin Rose]

I'm still 'learning' the review code, to be honest, though I'm starting to get it down. I'd definately love to help make it more professional, smoother, etc. In the store, I'd also like the ability for people to create a review ID based on the product they are viewing. "Be the first to review this product!".

For review comments, what do you think of people being able to rate the review? (Even if it's "Was this review helpful?")

What about comments on products in the review database? Comments about a product that aren't quite a full review.

Adding new products: Maybe in addition to the publisher, anyone who has an approved review count greater than 1 can add one?

What about "Retailer Reviews"? I've seen in GameBuyer mag some really well-thought retailer reviews, and they actually look at things differently than a gamer does. They talk about the support a product gets, it's packaging, game playability. We could even go so far as to have a retailer section (and locator), and if they want more exposure... well.. write more reviews. (This is an off-the-wall idea, but interesting I think none the less!)

Should products in the review database have an "Ennies" section? That admins can make a list of ennie winners / etc for people to look at?

What else is missing? Or feels unintuitive when viewing the reviews section?

 

[Twin Rose]

There's a first time for everything...

I posted like 4 hours ago to get a response from Crothian, and I'm the one waiting on HIM to respond!

 

[Crothian]

I'm still 'learning' the review code, to be honest, though I'm starting to get it down. I'd definately love to help make it more professional, smoother, etc. In the store, I'd also like the ability for people to create a review ID based on the product they are viewing. "Be the first to review this product!".

I don't get what you mean by this. I like thjat the same ID on the message boards is used for the review section.

For review comments, what do you think of people being able to rate the review? (Even if it's "Was this review helpful?")

I have no problem with this.

What about comments on products in the review database? Comments about a product that aren't quite a full review.

Personally, I find comments mostly useless. Some randome person saying "This is great" does nothing to help me know if I would like this product.

Adding new products: Maybe in addition to the publisher, anyone who has an approved review count greater than 1 can add one?

I'd perfer to allow anyone to add or edit the products or publisher entries. We just quo it and make sure a mod reads over and approves of it. Publishers should be able to add and edit without the need for approvals.

What about "Retailer Reviews"? I've seen in GameBuyer mag some really well-thought retailer reviews, and they actually look at things differently than a gamer does. They talk about the support a product gets, it's packaging, game playability. We could even go so far as to have a retailer section (and locator), and if they want more exposure... well.. write more reviews. (This is an off-the-wall idea, but interesting I think none the less!)

If you can get a retailer to do this I think it would be fine.

Should products in the review database have an "Ennies" section? That admins can make a list of ennie winners / etc for people to look at?

This would be great!!

What else is missing? Or feels unintuitive when viewing the reviews section?

There's a first time for everything...

I posted like 4 hours ago to get a response from Crothian, and I'm the one waiting on HIM to respond!

I've been at Origins, I only really checked the ENnies forum to see if there was something I needed to respond to during the con.