jemsite forum RSS feeds

**jemsite** · #1 07-26-2007, 03:03 AM

do you guys have any interest in RSS feeds from jemsite forum?

i am working on a forum update (next couple of weeks going to the latest version of vB which has some nice stuff forthcoming including member blogs).

you can see a sample RSS feed of the entire board here:
http://www.jemsite.com/forums/external.php?type=rss2

or even easier click this icon

in the addy bar of firefox browser or IE toolbar from a sub forum or mainpage.

updates itself every 10 minutes

... glen

Jem#5150 · #2 07-26-2007, 03:08 AM

actually, that sounds pretty cool, getting an overview of the latest threads. i would definetly put it to use.

C.Thep · #3 07-26-2007, 03:13 AM

I wouldn't use it to be honest

Rekuss · #4 07-26-2007, 05:08 AM

I haven't really used RSS before, but I think I'd be more inclined to start using it seeing as I'm interested in jemsite.

I'm looking forward to the forum update! lol

AmazinAzian12 · #5 07-26-2007, 06:36 AM

Dont say im stupid for asking. but, what is an RSS feed? its on vai.com. i looked at them. but what are they for??

jem20thlover · #6 07-26-2007, 12:06 PM

I like it, but would only use it if it was for specific forums. It looks like its for the entire list, where I only check the Off Topic, Jem/Universe, & Classified Jem/Universe forums on a regular basis. I do peek in on some other sections from time to time, but wouldn't want an RSS feed of them. If it were for specific sections I would use the hell out of it, but as it is now, I wouldn't use it, too much information to sift through to get to what I consider the "good stuff".

Joel Lyndgohrd · #7 07-26-2007, 02:30 PM

It's always good to keep updating the forum with new features and the members blogs sounds cool. I seriously doubt that I would personally use the RSS feed though.

Jem#5150 · #8 07-26-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmazinAzian12

Dont say im stupid for asking. but, what is an RSS feed? its on vai.com. i looked at them. but what are they for??

RSS stands for Real Simple Syndicating. Basically, if you look at the RSS feed for jemsite or another website, you will see the latest news or latest forum topics. It's a nice way to browse through only the new topics, which you can look at in full if you want if one peaks any interest.

Dee · #9 07-26-2007, 02:51 PM

I wouldn't use it.

Lefty Robb · #10 07-26-2007, 03:00 PM

Perhaps you should make a poll...

alex10 · #11 07-26-2007, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lefty Robb

Perhaps you should make a poll...

http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65889
I've got nothing better to do

The Euphor · #12 07-26-2007, 05:22 PM

What's the difference between "new posts" and a RSS feed?

jay ratkowski · #13 07-27-2007, 08:55 AM

Everyone wants technology like this, but few people use it. Can you set an RSS up to show the most viewed threads of late? That might actually come in handy now and then.

**jemsite** · #14 07-27-2007, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jem20thlover

I like it, but would only use it if it was for specific forums. It looks like its for the entire list, where I only check the Off Topic, Jem/Universe, & Classified Jem/Universe forums on a regular basis.

i didn't clarify much in my initial post but you can get the feed from any forum area by clicking on the RSS icon that appears in your browser's address bar. when in a subforum it gives a drop-down menu to choose entire board or forum area... glen

**jemsite** · #15 07-27-2007, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay ratkowski

Everyone wants technology like this, but few people use it. Can you set an RSS up to show the most viewed threads of late? That might actually come in handy now and then.

that isn't really what an RSS feed is designed for LOL.

but i'll try to add "most popular threads" link... glen