This is how I would like to see the PROJECTS posted:

They could be on the MAIN PAGE, so ALL viewers/MB members/CIRCLE members see ALL the projects on the MAIN PAGE of the forums as they are posted.....in the order they are posted. The SUBJECT under the picture could be the name of the main cartridge used or merely a title of the project....whatever is desired. If a tiny picture would show up (is this a bitmap...not sure if that shows a small picture or not)...., one would know whether or not they are interested enough to go inside to see the blowup and the comments made by the poster. There would be NO dialogue in any of the projects other than that made by the person posting the project and that would be anything they want to say.....what inspired them to make the project, what they used (or not). Now, some people are very GOOD at describing everything they used on a project; others of us don't presume everyone wants to know that information until we are asked.

This could be enticing as CIRCLE members are posting projects of Exclusive Cartridges for more members to want to join the CIRCLE...when they can afford it and/or if they already can but don't know if they want to join the CIRCLE if they are enjoying certain projects with images they cannot buy anywhere on the market. It could be a DRAW for new members in the CIRCLE.......if the CIRCLE is going to remain after this next year. I think the regular MB members should GET to see the inspiration from the projects from CIRCLE members. AND, I think they want to be able to see them.

There could be a PM button within so anyone wanting to contact the person who made the project to find out any details could do so. If the person who made that project wanted to disclose further details on her original post, she could. OR, she could merely PM the person back to share the information.

This dialogue would only be seen if one CLICKED INTO the project. As the project is CLICKED INTO, there would be an automatic VIEW posted, with the # of views showing. Also, inside the project would be the name of the person who created the project.....not on the outside. I DO THINK IT WOULD BE GREAT, THOUGH, IF WE CAN KEEP SOME OF THE DT MEMBERS POSTING THAT THEY WOULD INCLUDE "DT:" AT THE BEGINNING OF THEIR PROJECT TITLES/SUBJECTS (ON THE PICTURE BEING SHOWN THAT WE HAVE TO CLICK ON TO GO INTO). AFTER ALL, THEY DO HAVE SOME CREDENTIALS AND IT WOULD BE NICE TO KNOW THEY ARE BRING INSPIRATION TO US AS ONLY THEY CAN.........AND THIS NOT JUST FOR THOSE DT PEOPLE, BUT FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CERTAIN CREDENTIALS. THEY WOULD GO THROUGH A PROCESS WITH PC TO HAVE THAT DESIGNATION ON THE OUTSIDE OF THEIR POSTS ON THE MAIN PAGE.

It's really demeaning to post a project that gets little or no attention (even though it gets the views) when you are one to post on many others' projects from time-to-time. Maybe our projects aren't as great as others but we feel they are..............I think we feel some just don't want to give us the time of day, as we have given them. The number of views makes us all feel good.

Perhaps as we post our projects, there could be a cross-reference of our names going into a gallery that shows all the posts of those projects made by a certain person. That way, we could come to the MB and show our family/friends the projects we have made over a year's time. We could also go to each person's gallery to find something we're looking for....we can usually remember who made a project we're very interested in.

I have always felt it counter-productive to have projects show up in the CHAT areas (Cricut Chat, General Chat in the CIRCLE, etc.!). They should be in one place only on the MB Main Page. In the past, up to today, they show up in the chat areas, (both sometimes as they are cross-posted) and then also in the various cartridge forums. It gets so confusing and it wastes my time to go into someone's project at least two times and sometimes three.........I know, that's my problem. It's still frustring to click into projects you've already seen.

Sorry if this is confusing; I've never been one to mince words or be able to put it all together all that good.

JMHO.

Char

Edited by user Saturday, July 28, 2012 4:14:46 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

This is a great idea! I would love to have an area like that! It would be great to have a seasonal area too. So many great projects are posted for Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, Halloween, etc... It is so hard to find them when you are looking for them. It would make it so much easier if we had a section with the categories you mentioned, and also add the holiday/ seasonal categories too. I know I would use those categories, and it would make it so much easier for us. Great suggestion!

Hi Nathan,

Thank you for asking us MB members about what we would like to see on the MB. I'm very positive that with your help, MB members, BG, and PC. We can once again make this a great place to visit, post our projects, get help, get inspiration, and make friends.

I personally don't like the idea of a personal gallery. I think it will leave many MB members feeling left out. I think if someone wants to see more projects from a certain memeber you can always click on the link to that persons blog to see more. I do think you will increase your members if you have challenges and prizes (randomly picked). I don't think it's nice to pick the "best" when you have members that are new or not as experienced as others. If you offer something for free people come in droves. I see it on many blogs and also on YouTube. When there is a giveaway, the numbers increase. This is why they have them, it promotes their products and sales.

I like the cartridge library but if it's broken and people can't post then it needs fixing. If people prefer the cards, LO, Vinyl, and crafts library then maybe it needs to be broken down into more categories. I think there is a way to see a certain members work by clicking on his/her name? I don't use this feature because I like to see what everyone has done.

I also think it's a good idea to offer a little reward to members who post comments on members work. They give their time to make that person feel good. When someone feels good about what they have done, they will post more and spend more on products.

I would also like to see posts for updates and information on products all in one place, perhaps by product name.

I have never gotten an email from PC about anything! I'm now thinking my email has problems like many others. I've been a memeber since 2009.

Thank you for listening and good luck with improving this MB

Krissy

I agree with Kathy. I loved the one hour challenge. It is what got me crafting regularly. Kathy and the other members encouragement helped me become the crafter that I am today. I am so grateful.

1. I would like to see a photo gallery of projects - showcased by cartridge and theme. This way when you want to find birthday inspiration, you come to the message board, go to the gallery - click on birthday and you have the projects that people have done for birthdays. With the Coppermine photo gallery program you can do this and you can have a fun voting option for best project of the week.

2. Our one hour daily challenge was fun - we didn't need prizes, we just wanted to come and talk to our friends. It was so much fun. It also inspired me and a lot of other crafters to get projects done that we had been putting off for a long time.

3. Less bickering. Often I come on the board and so and so is complaining about this. Their are a lot of good things about Cricut and the products we love - let's talk about that.

4. The Bug Guides are very helpful. Kathy has helped me many times when I have had issues with my Cricut Imagine, E2, etc. In managing other forums for different things (not crafting) I know that moderators are key to keeping things running smoothly and trolls at bay. These hard working people need to be commended. It is not an easy job to do.

5. An online crafting chat once a month - where we can ask questions and share tips. We can do different focused chats but do this to help the newbie Cricut crafters learn to love their Cricuts, too. We do it for actor chats - it works really well.

6. The message board to have more organized threads - simplified if you would. The design is beautiful. Maybe just clean up a few threads. I also like the idea of adding back in projects and tips from the old message board. It was a great resource to us all.

Thank you for all that you are doing to improve our community!!

There needs to be a forum where only PC employees post the current updates and current fixes for the machines. This should be done by the ones who are heading these projects. No more "We are working on it." No members should be allowed to post on this board or stickies. It's just a board for current PC news.

Gallery- TwoPeas, SCS, Scrapbook.com all have well run galleries. Nobody has to click on a little paper clip to see a project and risk their computer getting a virus. Nobody has to weed through posts just to click on one with no project but a post telling people to visit their blogs to see the project.

BugGuides- You have one Bug Guide over here that is known for her bullying that is talked about on several major scrapbook forums and social networking sites for her bullying. The Bug Guide program needs to be looked at and fixed.

Members should not be bullied here at all. One warning by PC and then banned if it happens again. If they post with a different user name and continue the bullying then you guys need to step up with some legal action. Cyber bullying is a crime. Your company needs to stop it. Your members should not have to take their own legal action at their expense because you can't control your board. That's what I had to do. Members should feel safe to post here. On the old board we used to have teenagers come to the board. I would not let any teenager come to this board now.

Awww. C'mon. Don't take this thread in a negative direction. We've had enough of that. It's so uncomfortable.

Edited by user Sunday, July 29, 2012 9:25:17 AM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

I have yet to download any of my creations because frankly I do not know how.
I don't belong to any of the photo download places.
I don't know how to make my photo a smaller size.
I would like to suggest that a sticky be put up with detailed step by step instructions on how to do this.
Maybe it would include some of the different ways so we could pick the one we feel comfortable with.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who hasn't posted simply because I don't know how.

Thank you Nathan and everyone at PC for listening and helping when you can.

Happy crafting!
D-

I thought of another idea ... can we get a LIKE Button added ... it's great to have the THANK button for when someone helps you but a LIKE button would be great for when someone post a picture of a project, offers good crafty advice, makes a good suggestion, etc.

Nathan , hope you are a religious man because you are going to be tested like Jobe.

I think there should be a Tech forum for all basic questions / fixes (FAQ if you would) for each machine. Then when there are updates or fixes it should be posted there under each machine. A notification sticky should be placed in this forum telling people to check the Tech forum when updates/ fixes come out.

I would also like to see videos on how to put pictures of our work on to the board, maybe a monthly or quarterly project video that highlights carts or machine functions and have a contest that goes along with it.

I know you have a hard job a head of you but I do feel there needs to be more official input from PC. Once they let the Moderators go I think we felt there really wasn't any place or person to turn to when people felt misunderstood.

You have got to take the bull by the horns and turn it around,there has to be more positive energy put on to this board and It has to come from the Top. Why doesn't the new head honcho Pop on and say HI!( maybe not a good idea right now ) at least post a sticky introducing himself to us and stating where he hopes to lead the company. I think members really need to be reassured.

This is truly a fun place to be Most of the time. I miss the excitement of popping in as seeing what's going on.
Thanks again for reading this .
Gina

You remind me of Steel Magnolias, read this quote from the movie:


M'Lynn: No! No! No! It's not supposed to happen this way! I'm supposed to go first. I've always been ready to go first! I-I don't think I can take this! I-I don't think I can take this! I-I just wanna *hit* somebody 'til they feel as bad as I do! I just wanna hit something! I wanna hit it hard!
[continues sobbing]
Clairee: Here!
[grabs Ouiser by the shoulder and positions her in front of M'Lynn]
Clairee: Hit this! Go ahead M'Lynn, slap her!
Ouiser Boudreaux: [taken aback and confused] Are you crazy?
Clairee: Hit her!
Ouiser Boudreaux: Are you *high*, Clairee?
Truvy: [in a frightened tone] Clairee, have you lost your mind?
Clairee: We'll sell t-shirts sayin' "I SLAPPED OUISER BOUDREAUX!" Hit her!

Hi Nathan. You've had a busy past week it looks like.

Ideas
There are so many different topics and subtropics on the message board. I think it makes it more confusing for new users and time consuming. Ie you can post a project as a layout, in the specific cartridge forum etc. I like the machine ones as those are good for technical help.

I think just cards, layouts, home decor, classroom, knifty knitter, etcwould be great. Maybe a way to make the cart used part of the post ( drop down menu? ) and a better search engine feature.


Some moderators that are overseen with specific rules and known so that if something needs to be reported it can be. I've moderated boards and know its not an easy task and easily a full time job.

I'm on both sides of the board and fine with both or one. The main reason I like the circle side is because it has more a crafters atmosphere to me that you're wanting. I guess to get a clean slate rules need to be in place and enforced. No enforcement and people quickly realize it.

My thoughts for now
Thanks!
Khrista

Did someone mention that cricut.com doesn't have all the handbooks available to download.

Some are available in the shopping area, but there are several that are totally missing (Go Canada is but ONE example). Having them in one location would be great - but at the minimum, PLEASE have them all available either in the "information" area OR in the "shopping" area.

I don't understand why some can't follow the instructions in your post.
It is clear to me. I wish you luck in making changes to this MB.
Best Wishes!!

There are several more that are seemingly nowhere to be found. I just went looking for several CM handbooks for a customer and they are now all removed in the cartridge section and not all of them are in the library section either. Not sure why they would be removed from there. I always look at the handbook prior to making a purchase of a cartridge to see what all is on there.

Thanks for mentioning this, Sandy.

Have a great day!