Ask me anything! Getting to know the new owner

[Mike]

Well, it has been a fast paced change for TR since I took over. I have made a bunch of changes, some major and most minor. Here is a list of the major changes.

• New front page for members to get caught up on TR fast
• New server to speed up your experience
• The site software was updated to fill in needed security holes
• Member pages added for showing off trade/want lists
• A gallery system to show off your cards
• Team and Member badges added for easy identification
• PM increases and member privileges based on rank (more images, PM, etc)
• A trade system to notify members when their trade is complete
• Members can now promote their Ebay auctions
• Referral tracker (will be used to reward members)
• Smiles and avatars added to make your posting experience fun
• Dial up friendly changes to graphics
• Media capability to play videos and audio

That is a quick list off the top of my head. What am I working on?

• Non Sports Card Info is being worked on and restored. This should be up by next weekend with articles and product reviews
• An awards system
• Point system restructured and a store that you can turn in your points
• Article/Review system for professional member articles and box breaks
• 4-5 major contests a month (many exclusive for our higher ranking members)
• Newsletter system

These are some of the projects I am working on this weekend with some others close hold until completed.

Hopefully, by now you have read the "TR under new ownership" thread and know a little bit about me. This thread is intended for you to ask any questions you may have about TR, me or anything that floats your boat! ask anything and I will attempt to give you the best information possible.

Also, I am interested in any feedback or suggestions you may have in making TR even better.

[FrankMcdee]

What is the air speed of a swallow?

[Nail]

Originally Posted by FrankMcdee

What is the air speed of a swallow?

I knew that was coming! You asked for it Mike!

[Mike]

Answer:
style.org > Estimating the Airspeed Velocity of an Unladen Swallow

Next!

[Mike]

how about a bio

Small bio under "TR Under new ownership" thread.

[Dacubs?]

how's the weather in hawaii

[Mike]

how's the weather in hawaii

Weather is always great. I am from Massachusetts, so it is great to have such nice weather. If are from the north east you know what I am talking about.

I have been in Hawaii for 5 of the last 6 years. The other year was a tour in South Korea, at Osan Air Base specifically. Any other military guys on here?

[BiggioDioguFreakman759]

Hey Mike,

Frank had this, dont know if you do. It was where if you broke a box and posted scans, you got a free GU/Auto/RC. Can we still do that? Thanks!

[Mike]

I am finalizing the box break section. We will have the official TR reviews and the TR member reviews. Yes, I will continue that program. I will have to develop what is required for a box break first. We will have a prize vault soon and you can pick a card from the vault.

[BiggioDioguFreakman759]

Thanks!