sangiro 26 #1 November 13, 2008 Heya all, We just launched a new scuba diving site and I know there are quite a few of you who dive as well so I wanted to let you know. We started developing Divetime.com before we sold the other 3 sites to NM. I originally wanted to just let it die, sit back and not build web sites for a while, but we were really having fun creating the site and at the time we'd already built up quite an asset in the dive site database. I decided to keep going and I'm glad we did. We really enjoyed building this site. Since it was done from scratch we were able to focus on the actual site and functionality for a while without being "distracted" by the day to day running of a large community. Divetime.com utilizes the same basic framework as DZ.com and our other sites, so the interface will feel familiar to you. We've have however taken the time to not only get rid of a lot of the noise that exists in terms of functionality on some of the other sites but also to evolve some of the features that we liked on here, but that wasn't functioning the way we wanted it to. There's still a lot of stuff that can be improved, but we're very happy with the end result. Drop in, if anything check out the database of more than 5,300 dive sites, and give us your feedback. This is by far the largest database of dive sites we can find online, and we plan to rapidly grow this to 10,000 sites. Feel free to list and add your own favourite diving spots. Drop me a PM on there if you're interested in helping in any way... we're looking for "area managers" to help manage the dive sites in specific areas on the globe, article contributors and just generally cool people to hang out with! I've got a few people looking after Divetime.com for me, and we've got a whopping 16 registered users at the moment... most of which are developers, testers and family. Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfilarsky 0 #2 November 13, 2008 Looks like it'll be a good place... especially once you get a few people onboard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #3 November 13, 2008 Ok.. Thanks for the new site HH I look forward to a lot of new info for me... all my stuff is old and I gave up diving up here in the cold water anyway. There is some great diving here but I have been hypothermic a few times to many... I will stick to diving in the tropics when I travel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 26 #4 November 13, 2008 Quote Looks like it'll be a good place... especially once you get a few people onboard! Yeah, thanks for signing up! W're going to focus on growing the value that the site delivers, especially from a dive site perspective, and I trust the community will shape and form over time. You, Amazon and Squeak almost doubled our user-base by joining. Hehehe! Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #5 November 13, 2008 I am looking forward to the gear stuff.. I have a lot of really old stuff...that I have had for 30 years or more... seems to work just fine for my diving.. but maybe some upgrades would be good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 26 #6 November 13, 2008 Quote I am looking forward to the gear stuff.. What is this gear stuff you speak of? We already have a catalog of almost 6,000 gear items on the site... we've partnered with LeisurePro, so you can buy your new gear online via Divetime.com. Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 November 13, 2008 Dude, advertisements need to go in the classifieds. Careful or you'll get the red spatula of whipping from the J! --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #8 November 13, 2008 I'm not a scubadiver, but the site looks nice and comfortably familiar. May the "deep seas" (or whatever the equivalent is) forum be empty/unnecessary for a long time..."That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #9 November 13, 2008 i just registered. Thanks for what looks like another great site to waste time at work I will add some info on a couple local dive sites in the San Antonio, TX area later this afternoon. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #10 November 13, 2008 Quote We really enjoyed building this site. Since it was done from scratch we were able to focus on the actual site and functionality for a while without being "distracted" by the day to day running of a large community. It's beautiful! I am DYING to dive regularly again. There is no recreational sport I enjoy more.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #11 November 13, 2008 Quote Looks like it'll be a good place... especially once you get a few people onboard! ISn't the goal to get them overboard?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaRusic 0 #12 November 13, 2008 Im a big fan of diving....got zero dives this summer due to being way to involved with skydiving The Altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel not in the plane are totally worthless Dudeist Skydiver # 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawndiver 0 #13 November 13, 2008 Wow! Look at all those zeros next to the forum listings _________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #14 November 13, 2008 yeah!!! another playground for me to be in. doc and i get about 100 dives a year ----so will add some photography stuff and places where we have been eventually. looks like its going to be fun. DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #15 November 13, 2008 Hey, Careful ! You said that about skydiving !!! smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #16 November 13, 2008 Nice, just registered, thanks! Blue Skies & Blue Seas! ;)Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #17 November 13, 2008 Nope. Started scuba-diving in my early teens. I've always maintained if I had to choose... Thank goodness I do not. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #18 November 13, 2008 Just what I needed, yet another site to downgrade my productivity...Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #19 November 13, 2008 I signed up, but it won't let me log in. Keeps telling me my email hasn't been validated. I'm sure once that gets sorted out, i'll be scuba PW too. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #20 November 13, 2008 You will have some catching up to do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #21 November 13, 2008 QuoteJust what I needed, yet another site to downgrade my productivity... What she said....cool sight though, THANKS! -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #22 November 13, 2008 I'll volunteer to be a mod. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #23 November 13, 2008 Quote You will have some catching up to do[Wink] Maybe i was just "pre-banned" from the site. I never received the validation email - it's not in my spam box. i've been told it got resent, but it's still not there. I emailed the admin and still got nothing. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #24 November 13, 2008 Your on there as a member....Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #25 November 13, 2008 Quote Your on there as a member.. But it won't let me log in. I get this: Existing Divetime.com Users Your email address has not yet been validated. We've sent another verification email. If you do not receive it, please contact the site administrator. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
