COTD topic! - Ancients.info - The Online Resource for Ancient Coins & Antiquities

Incitatus · Jan 23, 2006, 01:28 AM

I would love to see a 'Coin of the Day' section, where members could show off and discuss their favorite coins, whether they arrived in the mail yesterday, or whether it was the first coin they ever bought!

Gunner · Jan 23, 2006, 08:28 AM

COTD would be a nice addition! I have alot of them I'd like to show off =)

Gunner

cogito · Jan 23, 2006, 08:52 AM

Do we even know who's running this site? Is there anyone even getting these suggestions? The site was dormant for so long that I wonder about these things...

Jeff

Gunner · Jan 23, 2006, 11:35 AM

I think someone is running the site as I noticed this morning that there was a different message upon posting regarding moderation. The site is fully functional though. I know Steve sent an email to Wayne regarding the site. We'll see what Wayne says. I think this site has a great deal of potential!

Gunner

Winter Camp · Jan 23, 2006, 08:40 PM

So far I like the site. Not so much the feeling of a pecking order, just newer collectors with (not versus) more experienced collectors. On some sites, I always feel that if I post something like:
Help with this Arcadius
I get a reply that tho it doesn't say so literally, has the tone of:
"That's a Theodosius II you twit!"

Gunner · Jan 23, 2006, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Winter Camp
So far I like the site. Not so much the feeling of a pecking order, just newer collectors with (not versus) more experienced collectors. On some sites, I always feel that if I post something like:
Help with this Arcadius
I get a reply that tho it doesn't say so literally, has the tone of:
"That's a Theodosius II you twit!"

That is the intention exactly! There is no "Heirarchy". =)

Gunner

jclavender · Jan 24, 2006, 08:46 AM

Just FYI, Ancients.info is owned and maintained by Bill Puetz, the same guy who creaed Vcoins.com. He provides free web space just for the asking, and for those who don't want to create a web site they can simply post images of their collection in the photos section. I actually have several galleries under jclavender if you care to look.

John

Gunner · Jan 24, 2006, 09:04 AM

Thanks for the information John,
I have indeed viewed your galleries. Tell me all of those EID-MAR coins aren't yours?

It is very nice of Bill to host such things for free. Please let him know that I, for one, appreciate it.

Chip

jclavender · Jan 24, 2006, 09:31 AM

No, those aren't mine... mine are actually nice.

cogito · Jan 24, 2006, 10:36 AM

I second that "thank you" to Mr. Puetz.

I'm hoping that we can pick up the activity on ancients.info, so he'll benefit from the increased advertising exposure. It's VERY refreshing to have a discussion forum devoid of dual-relationship ethical issues (e.g., website owner and dealer on same site).

Jeff

Incitatus · Jan 24, 2006, 11:07 AM

Hello gang!

I am talking directly to Bill about the board and he is very receptive to the new traffic and to our ideas for the board. I am currently discussing adding the COTD section! If any of you have ideas for the board you'd like to see, either post it or let me know directly!

Incitatus · Jan 24, 2006, 11:13 AM

PS - Jeff. Since Bill is the owner of VCOINS, I think this site will very much develop in a positive way, as it won't matter WHICH dealers you choose to discuss or purchase off of - almost every major dealer has a VCOINS presence!

cogito · Jan 24, 2006, 11:41 AM

Here's a few suggestions:

1.) Increase the window size for inputting text descriptions for gallery items...that tiny window makes it difficult at times to see what you're inputting.

2.) Allow for multi-level personal galleries (e.g., Cogito gallery, but then sub-galleries within to allow for coins within collections to be organized by region, topic, etc.).

3.) Let Bill know that I'd be receptive (as probably others) to contributing funds to get that long-awaited AncientAssistant upgrade! I use his program exclusively for my collection, but it would be nice to have all of the bells-whistles at my disposal. Additionally, it would be AWESOME to have AncientAssistant generate ancient.info gallery listings. I noticed that Bill was working the program towards do this for Vcoins, but it would be nice to have the option for the non-commerical ancients.info gallery items.

Lastly, allow me to kiss the feet of Bill for providing this site...

Jeff

Jan 23, 2006, 01:28 AM	#1
Incitatus Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 389	COTD topic! I would love to see a 'Coin of the Day' section, where members could show off and discuss their favorite coins, whether they arrived in the mail yesterday, or whether it was the first coin they ever bought!

Jan 23, 2006, 08:40 PM	#5
Winter Camp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 120	This site So far I like the site. Not so much the feeling of a pecking order, just newer collectors with (not versus) more experienced collectors. On some sites, I always feel that if I post something like: Help with this Arcadius I get a reply that tho it doesn't say so literally, has the tone of: "That's a Theodosius II you twit!"

Jan 24, 2006, 08:46 AM	#7
jclavender Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Watkinsville, GA USA Posts: 341	Site owner Just FYI, Ancients.info is owned and maintained by Bill Puetz, the same guy who creaed Vcoins.com. He provides free web space just for the asking, and for those who don't want to create a web site they can simply post images of their collection in the photos section. I actually have several galleries under jclavender if you care to look. John __________________ -- John C. Lavender Moneta Numismatic Services, Inc. Triskeles Auctions

Jan 24, 2006, 09:31 AM	#9
jclavender Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Watkinsville, GA USA Posts: 341	Eid Mar No, those aren't mine... mine are actually nice. __________________ -- John C. Lavender Moneta Numismatic Services, Inc. Triskeles Auctions

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Jan 23, 2006, 08:28 AM	#2
Gunner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 559	COTD would be a nice addition! I have alot of them I'd like to show off =) Gunner

Jan 23, 2006, 08:52 AM	#3
cogito Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 1,721	Do we even know who's running this site? Is there anyone even getting these suggestions? The site was dormant for so long that I wonder about these things... Jeff

Jan 23, 2006, 11:35 AM	#4
Gunner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 559	I think someone is running the site as I noticed this morning that there was a different message upon posting regarding moderation. The site is fully functional though. I know Steve sent an email to Wayne regarding the site. We'll see what Wayne says. I think this site has a great deal of potential! Gunner

Jan 24, 2006, 09:04 AM	#8
Gunner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 559	Thanks for the information John, I have indeed viewed your galleries. Tell me all of those EID-MAR coins aren't yours? It is very nice of Bill to host such things for free. Please let him know that I, for one, appreciate it. Chip

Jan 24, 2006, 10:36 AM	#10
cogito Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 1,721	I second that "thank you" to Mr. Puetz. I'm hoping that we can pick up the activity on ancients.info, so he'll benefit from the increased advertising exposure. It's VERY refreshing to have a discussion forum devoid of dual-relationship ethical issues (e.g., website owner and dealer on same site). Jeff

Jan 24, 2006, 11:07 AM	#11
Incitatus Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 389	Hello gang! I am talking directly to Bill about the board and he is very receptive to the new traffic and to our ideas for the board. I am currently discussing adding the COTD section! If any of you have ideas for the board you'd like to see, either post it or let me know directly!

Jan 24, 2006, 11:13 AM	#12
Incitatus Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 389	PS - Jeff. Since Bill is the owner of VCOINS, I think this site will very much develop in a positive way, as it won't matter WHICH dealers you choose to discuss or purchase off of - almost every major dealer has a VCOINS presence!

Jan 24, 2006, 11:41 AM	#13
cogito Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 1,721	Here's a few suggestions: 1.) Increase the window size for inputting text descriptions for gallery items...that tiny window makes it difficult at times to see what you're inputting. 2.) Allow for multi-level personal galleries (e.g., Cogito gallery, but then sub-galleries within to allow for coins within collections to be organized by region, topic, etc.). 3.) Let Bill know that I'd be receptive (as probably others) to contributing funds to get that long-awaited AncientAssistant upgrade! I use his program exclusively for my collection, but it would be nice to have all of the bells-whistles at my disposal. Additionally, it would be AWESOME to have AncientAssistant generate ancient.info gallery listings. I noticed that Bill was working the program towards do this for Vcoins, but it would be nice to have the option for the non-commerical ancients.info gallery items. Lastly, allow me to kiss the feet of Bill for providing this site... Jeff