We weren't quite sure what to expect when we decided to open MorningBigBlue.com. We are very pleased to say that the response has been beyond our expectations. A big thank you to everyone who has come and contributed to make this place the success that it is.

After being open for only a week, I am proud to say that we have grown to 100 registered users and 950 posts in 55 threads.

With such an overwhelming response, we decided to invest in better software for the site. We found a package (special thank to Brandon for the suggestion) that not only provides the majority of the features asked for, but will allows us, with your help, to grow into a Winnipeg Blue Bomber Community rather then just a message board.

We hope that you will agree after giving the new site a spin that this software brings us from "amateur" to a professional, full blown site.

Some of the features we can now offer:

- A more aesthetically pleasing theme that allows for easier post differentiation, makes new posts easier to find, better search capabilities and and an overall cleaner, more professional design

- Easier site navigation

- More then 10 posts listed per page

- A fully integrated chat room

- Quick Reply box

- Preview of posts when hovering over topics

- The ability to collapse and hide the Twitter feed

- Ability to "Like" posts

- Ability to hide signature lines

- Administrators and moderators are now easier to find

- Ability to login with your Facebook or Twitter account (or continue using you board credentials if you prefer)

- A member blog section where any member of our community can create their own articles. Tired of the Winnipeg media's slant on the Bombers? Write your own article to refute them.

- A mobile version of the site (which you can easily switch on or off from your mobile devices)

- You still have the ability to ignore people!

And so much more.

The conversion seems to have mostly worked. A large number of your avatars did not convert properly. My apologies for the inconvenience. Please let me know if you encounter any issues with the new site.

As always, your feedback is important to us as we strive to make this the premiere Winnipeg Blue Bomber and CFL fan site around. We expect a few bumps as the new software gets broken in. Let us know of any issues you find, or suggestions for continued improvement.

I've also decided to go by my real name on this site from now on.

Rich (aka JimmyFresco)

I have yet to use that one here until now.

 

Actually, if we have to be honest and I can't throw anyone under the bus, I forget who suggested the morningbigblue name. Does anyone remember? Part of me wants to say it was you.

 

Sadly it wasn't me.  I believe it was Rich, since he was the first one to suggest it in our previous discussions.

Sadly it wasn't me.  I believe it was Rich, since he was the first one to suggest it in our previous discussions.

 

Actually I think it was Mike who suggested it.

Actually I think it was Mike who suggested it.

 

LOL

 

I mentioned it to Rich, but I swear that somebody brought it up to me in a PM when we were first considering the idea of this site.

 

Let's just go with "it was a group effort"

am I the only one hitting report instead of reply? It seems like its in an akward spot.

I just use the quick reply option...never even noticed the "Report" thing was there...

I keep clicking on it when I go to hit quote.

Well, then you sir, are lazy with your mouse........

It is a unique name. Certainly not generic like you see on the internet for other similar sites.

It is a unique name. Certainly not generic like you see on the internet for other similar sites.

 

www.bombersareneat.com was taken

www.bombersareneat.com was taken

That's a groovy name...

My preference was still www.abombernation.com, but that one was sadly taken.

 

I do like MorningBigBlue though.

I just figure since everyone really loves the name we might as well show it off a bit.  Could just get a little blurb on the front page or something.

I just figure since everyone really loves the name we might as well show it off a bit.  Could just get a little blurb on the front page or something.

 

I agree, I got the About menu up tonight.

Nice add to the Forums link.  I hated having to click that then go back to the forum I was in.  At least now I can just select where I want to go by hovering over the button.  

Love the mobile version. Very smooth and easy to use. One nice thing to possibly add to it would be those forums links at the end of the page. Having to go back to the top gets a bit old after a few threads.

I agree, I got the About menu up tonight.

 Very nice touch!

I apologize for adding this to the thread (the other one in the general discussion area was locked) but I'm a little peeved at the administrator of another site. A person can type "Our Bombers" here but over there if you type Morning Big Blue (with or without the spaces) the board censor changes it to "that other forum". I have to say you guys have definitely taken the high road.

I apologize for adding this to the thread (the other one in the general discussion area was locked) but I'm a little peeved at the administrator of another site. A person can type "Our Bombers" here but over there if you type Morning Big Blue (with or without the spaces) the board censor changes it to "that other forum". I have to say you guys have definitely taken the high road.

 

That's funny. I posted there this morning to address something and I referred to our site as "that other forum" without the censor. I wonder if Colin thinks I tried to type in the name.

 

I've been told by a few people that there are rumblings over there that we planted that Access_Blue guy to stir **** up. I can't see why we'd want (or need) to do that.

That's funny. I posted there this morning to address something and I referred to our site as "that other forum" without the censor. I wonder if Colin thinks I tried to type in the name.

 

I've been told by a few people that there are rumblings over there that we planted that Access_Blue guy to stir **** up. I can't see why we'd want (or need) to do that.

 

dont let that poster lurks here, Mike.

That's funny. I posted there this morning to address something and I referred to our site as "that other forum" without the censor. I wonder if Colin thinks I tried to type in the name.

 

I've been told by a few people that there are rumblings over there that we planted that Access_Blue guy to stir **** up. I can't see why we'd want (or need) to do that.

 

I've heard that too.  Fact is, conflicting / inaccurate info from training camp has been a problem pretty much every year.

 

"Which practice were you watching?" is an annual question.

I happened to check out OB last night and saw people claiming that we are over-modding and shutting down threads over here.

Only real modding I've done is to shut down bashing of OB.

I happened to check out OB last night and saw people claiming that we are over-modding and shutting down threads over here.

Only real modding I've done is to shut down bashing of OB.

 

yup, same here.

 

On top of that, I hate to say it but maybe they're UNDER moderating over there. 8 of the last 9 threads with replies in them were all created by that Access_Blue guy, who is very clearly a troll.

yup, same here.

 

On top of that, I hate to say it but maybe they're UNDER moderating over there. 8 of the last 9 threads with replies in them were all created by that Access_Blue guy, who is very clearly a troll.

It bottles the mind as to how that poster isn't banned yet.

yup, same here.

 

On top of that, I hate to say it but maybe they're UNDER moderating over there. 8 of the last 9 threads with replies in them were all created by that Access_Blue guy, who is very clearly a troll.

 

That guy is what will kill that site for good if they are not careful. Starts too many threads, all trash, and makes any other real content disappear in the noise. They need to do something quickly.