New vb3 Upgrade issues and ToDo's!

**Malice** · 07-26-2004, 12:52 PM

CS! will be upgraded to VB3

To do this I will start doing some backgroud work.

YOUR ACTIONS
1) Clean out PM's
I need each of you to go into your mailbox, and DELETE all the PM's you do not require. Please make sure to go into INBOX, SENT ITEMS and MESSAGE TRACKING.

DELETE all the messages you do not need to keep.

2) Save Threads
If you list a certain thread, that actually has not been posted in, in more then 365 days, you better post in it. I am pruning the threads shortly, this will save the post from the trashcan.

MY ACTIONS

1) Pruning of Old Threads
All threads, not posted or touched within a year, will be deleted. If you like a thread, and wish to have it kep on the board after its updated (within the next week) post in it, and it will be save.

2) Deletion of Users
Users will not be touched, have no fear, your account is will going to be here. NO USERS WILL BE DELETED in the upgrade.

3) Post Counts
Users posts....I will not intentionally reset post counts or anything like that. But part of the upgrade process, I think this actually MAY be automatic. If you count goes down, or up for that matter. DO NOT ASK FOR US TO CHANGE IT. I hate to put it this way, tough, live with it. Users that have been here for a long time, will most likely be more affected by post count loss than those only been here for 370 days.

4) Board Changes
The board when we bring it back up, will look like the default VB. Have no fear, over a few days/weeks time, we will be changing it accordingly. We will slowly change it to make it C! compatable!

5) Board Outage
Now, people will ask when I will start and when will it be complete. I will post a Global Announcement hopefully 24 hours in advance of its upgrade. Then the board may be down as long as 24-48 hours to do this (because we have so many users and posts) This upgrade is not a nice thing, because of the changes. Do NOT EMAIL me, do not message me. It will be up when its up.

The TENTATIVE schedule is to start LATE Friday night and have it down all weekend.

Questions?

Citizen Kane · 07-26-2004, 01:02 PM

What are some of the significant differences between vb2.3.5 and vb3?

**Malice** · 07-26-2004, 01:11 PM

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Citizen Kane · 07-26-2004, 01:13 PM

Very awesome.

Tornado · 07-26-2004, 01:14 PM

Sounds good.

Alien · 07-26-2004, 01:14 PM

Shouldn't users who have not been online in months be deleted to free up names that others may want but are taken? At least delete the ones that have no posts or less than 15 posts and haven't been on line in months.

Since no one ever listens to me anyway feel free to ignore me.

IdahoMR2man · 07-26-2004, 01:16 PM

I can't wait. I'm excited.

Tornado · 07-26-2004, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Alien
Shouldn't users who have not been online in months be deleted to free up names that others may want but are taken? At least delete the ones that have no posts or less than 15 posts and haven't been on line in months.

Since no one ever listens to me anyway feel free to ignore me.

Hmmm... instead of that, I would suggest that they possibly just delete all of the banned member's accounts.

Citizen Kane · 07-26-2004, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tornado in a different thread
Malice mentioned that with the upcoming update (the VB3 one, not this one) that there could be post count changes. If it were to drop, how much would it drop? We talking like 10 to 15 or like 3000 to 4000?

Xander · 07-26-2004, 01:18 PM

Malice, will there be any changes to Avatar size/Post count names/HTML allowed in posts?

And what is User Reputation?

PS: sounds pretty ****ing cool.

**Malice** · 07-26-2004, 01:18 PM

Nope...not deleting accounts at all...

**Malice** · 07-26-2004, 01:19 PM

I may go thru and prune their PM's though

**Malice** · 07-26-2004, 01:22 PM

Avatar Size we will leave as is...50x50....
HTML will NOT be allowed in posts

Imagine the same rules...plus new ones because the board can then enforce new policies.

IdahoMR2man · 07-26-2004, 01:26 PM

* Post Reporting - report posts to moderators

Is this going to be enabled? I know it originally is set to be emailed, but what about through PMs?

**Malice** · 07-26-2004, 01:30 PM

Dont know...we will see!

Citizen Kane · 07-26-2004, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Citizen Kane

Quote:

Originally posted by Tornado in a different thread
Malice mentioned that with the upcoming update (the VB3 one, not this one) that there could be post count changes. If it were to drop, how much would it drop? We talking like 10 to 15 or like 3000 to 4000?

spiderman_2k · 07-26-2004, 01:35 PM

Are we going to have the User Reputation turned on?

Alien · 07-26-2004, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Malice
Nope...not deleting accounts at all...

Is that just so that the home page will still say Members: 10,447 and not Members: 1,447?

Alien · 07-26-2004, 01:43 PM

or

When we get the new forums are we going to change logo? I kinda hope we don't.

spiderman_2k · 07-26-2004, 01:45 PM

I like the new look logo I think its pretty good but i dont know what it looks like without The Village add in the background (I think thats what it is there) but I like the stlye of the logo.

Alien · 07-26-2004, 01:51 PM

The new logo looks cool but the one we have now fits in better. So it all depends how the forums look like.

spiderman_2k · 07-26-2004, 01:54 PM

I think the purple fits in better with the blue that the board uses now, green isn't anywhere else on the board, I like the current logo, I just think the new one would fit better IMO.

**Malice** · 07-26-2004, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Citizen Kane

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Depends...Depends on how many posts of yours are no longer on the board...

People that have been on the boards for A LONG time will be hit the worst by this.

**Malice** · 07-26-2004, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spiderman_2k
Are we going to have the User Reputation turned on?

Dont know.

**Malice** · 07-26-2004, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Alien
Is that just so that the home page will still say Members: 10,447 and not Members: 1,447?

No...
WE ARE NOT DELETING ACCOUNTS

07-26-2004, 12:52 PM	#1
Malice Bringer of Newer Versions! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,397	New vb3 Upgrade issues and ToDo's! CS! will be upgraded to VB3 To do this I will start doing some backgroud work. YOUR ACTIONS 1) Clean out PM's I need each of you to go into your mailbox, and DELETE all the PM's you do not require. Please make sure to go into INBOX, SENT ITEMS and MESSAGE TRACKING. DELETE all the messages you do not need to keep. 2) Save Threads If you list a certain thread, that actually has not been posted in, in more then 365 days, you better post in it. I am pruning the threads shortly, this will save the post from the trashcan. MY ACTIONS 1) Pruning of Old Threads All threads, not posted or touched within a year, will be deleted. If you like a thread, and wish to have it kep on the board after its updated (within the next week) post in it, and it will be save. 2) Deletion of Users Users will not be touched, have no fear, your account is will going to be here. NO USERS WILL BE DELETED in the upgrade. 3) Post Counts Users posts....I will not intentionally reset post counts or anything like that. But part of the upgrade process, I think this actually MAY be automatic. If you count goes down, or up for that matter. DO NOT ASK FOR US TO CHANGE IT. I hate to put it this way, tough, live with it. Users that have been here for a long time, will most likely be more affected by post count loss than those only been here for 370 days. 4) Board Changes The board when we bring it back up, will look like the default VB. Have no fear, over a few days/weeks time, we will be changing it accordingly. We will slowly change it to make it C! compatable! 5) Board Outage Now, people will ask when I will start and when will it be complete. I will post a Global Announcement hopefully 24 hours in advance of its upgrade. Then the board may be down as long as 24-48 hours to do this (because we have so many users and posts) This upgrade is not a nice thing, because of the changes. Do NOT EMAIL me, do not message me. It will be up when its up. The TENTATIVE schedule is to start LATE Friday night and have it down all weekend. Questions? __________________ I dont have a very interesting Signature... Last edited by Malice; 07-26-2004 at 02:07 PM.

07-26-2004, 01:02 PM	#2
Citizen Kane lol MasterChief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jonathan Ross Posts: 13,401	What are some of the significant differences between vb2.3.5 and vb3? __________________ "Have a SNEEZE on me, Batman!"-The Joker

07-26-2004, 01:11 PM	#3
Malice Bringer of Newer Versions! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,397	Threads * Thread display options - sort by, sort order, from date * Thread and forum subscription (notification by email optional) * Thread preview on mouse-over (optional, via Admin CP) * Active Users viewing thread shown * New Post Indicator * Printer Friendly versions on threads * Admin tools for Threads - edit/delete/move/lock/Make sticky/ etc * Email page to a friend option * Similar Threads displayed on all thread views Posts * Linear, Threaded, Hybrid display views available * Supports BB Code in posts * Supports HTML in post * Smilies * Avatars * Optional WYSIWYG or standard editors for posts and Private Messages * Attachment images (.gif,.jpg, etc) are no longer in the database (optional, via Admin CP) * Quick reply box (with optional "forced" click on post to quote) * Preview post option * Post rating * User reputation * Polls * Post Reporting - report posts to moderators * User post count * Admin tools for Posts - edit/delete/move/ etc * Preview safe attachments Members * Member List * Member Search * User Style picker * Private Messaging * Buddy list * Member Birthdays shown on Forum home Calendar Features * Supports multiple private and public calendars * Viewable public and private events (adminCP option) * Weekly, monthly and yearly views * Jump to Today option * Add single, ranged or recurring events * Add all day events * Option to show calendar event on forum home page (adminCP option) * Show events to specific usergroups (adminCP option) * Calendar Moderation * Private events reminder * Ability to add custom fields General * Who's online * Search Editable user profile This information can be viewed by other members from the member list. Custom user title, URL home page, date of birth, instant messaging medium, location, occupation, biography, interests, vB version, plus any other custom user fields that may be defined by the administrator Profile pictures Allows members to upload pictures that can be viewed in the users' profile. Private Messaging * Pop-up notification when new PM recieved * Private Message Tracking * Private Message filing in custom folders User Options These include Daylight Savings options, forum style chooser, selection of notification types for PM, emails etc, thread display options, WYSIWYG editor options, language chooser, vCard downloads to allow the user profile to be placed into an address book Attachment Management * View attachment statistics - shows limit and used space * View the attachments you have posted (link or thumbnail views available) * Remove attachments Avatar Options * Admin Defined Avatars * Custom Avatars - upload from your own computer or specify a URL General * View and manage subscribed threads and forums * Calendar event reminders for subscribed events * Pop-up auto-refreshing buddylist with ICQ-style alerts when new buddies come online * Signature Editor * Email and password changes require current password * Joinable Public User Groups Styling & Templates * Templated system * Conditionals supported in the templates * Ability to create multiple styles which can be applied to different forums and users * Ability to upload / download styles and languages Language & Phrase Management * Language manager - allows you to easily translate you forums in any language * Multiple languages supported * Phrase manager Users & Usergroups * User registration options * User banning (by name & IP) * Global ignore user aka 'Tachy goes to Coventry' - when enabled all posts by the specified user will be ignored/unseen by other members. Automatically added to the all users ingnore lists * Unlimited Moderators and SuperModerators * Permission system, based on user, usergroup or forums Board Maintenance * Task Scheduler * Control Panel, Moderator & Task logs * Board statistics * Maintentance - Database backups, table repair * Post Prunning Moderation * Moderation queues for user registration and posting * Calendar moderation Import Facility * Import facility - import posts and members seamlessly upgrade from other bulletin board systems, including Infopop's Ultimate Bulletin Board, UBBThreads, OpenTopic, ezboard, and Ikonboard Attachments * Multiple attachments and types (types defeined by admin in CP) * Attachment thumbnails (requires PHP to have GD enabled) * Storage type options for attachements (database or file system) * Attachment moderation General * Multiple calendars supported * Paid Subscriptions (PayPal, WorldPay, NOCHEX and Authorize.net) * Private forums * COPPA compliant * Server Settings and Optimisation options configurable via the adminCP * Editable FAQ for your own boards * Context sensitive help throughout the adminCP __________________ I dont have a very interesting Signature...

07-26-2004, 01:13 PM	#4
Citizen Kane lol MasterChief Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jonathan Ross Posts: 13,401	Very awesome. __________________ "Have a SNEEZE on me, Batman!"-The Joker

07-26-2004, 01:14 PM	#5
Tornado I am busy. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 32,407	Sounds good. __________________ MY BLU-RAY COLLECTION

07-26-2004, 01:14 PM	#6
Alien Space traveler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 314 Pi Avenue Posts: 20,828	Shouldn't users who have not been online in months be deleted to free up names that others may want but are taken? At least delete the ones that have no posts or less than 15 posts and haven't been on line in months. Since no one ever listens to me anyway feel free to ignore me. __________________ Gamertag: Seraph31 \| Twitter: Seraph_31 Space travel's in my blood There ain't nothing I can do about it I always flirt with death I could be killed, but I don't care about it Je suis le roi des Dauphins!

07-26-2004, 01:16 PM	#7
IdahoMR2man Executive Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 12,671	I can't wait. I'm excited. __________________ Custom promotional USB Drives Mobile Web and Joomla Website Design - Boise Idaho

07-26-2004, 01:18 PM	#10
Xander The New Pope. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NY, NY. Posts: 1,826	Malice, will there be any changes to Avatar size/Post count names/HTML allowed in posts? And what is User Reputation? PS: sounds pretty ****ing cool. __________________ It's pathetic how we can't live with the things we can't undestand. How we need everything labeled and explained and deconstructed. Even if it's for sure unexplainable. Even God. You. Now you can take a good, deep breath. I still have not.

07-26-2004, 01:18 PM	#11
Malice Bringer of Newer Versions! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,397	Nope...not deleting accounts at all... __________________ I dont have a very interesting Signature...

07-26-2004, 01:19 PM	#12
Malice Bringer of Newer Versions! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,397	I may go thru and prune their PM's though __________________ I dont have a very interesting Signature...

07-26-2004, 01:22 PM	#13
Malice Bringer of Newer Versions! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,397	Avatar Size we will leave as is...50x50.... HTML will NOT be allowed in posts Imagine the same rules...plus new ones because the board can then enforce new policies. __________________ I dont have a very interesting Signature...

07-26-2004, 01:26 PM	#14
IdahoMR2man Executive Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 12,671	* Post Reporting - report posts to moderators Is this going to be enabled? I know it originally is set to be emailed, but what about through PMs? __________________ Custom promotional USB Drives Mobile Web and Joomla Website Design - Boise Idaho

07-26-2004, 01:30 PM	#15
Malice Bringer of Newer Versions! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,397	Dont know...we will see! __________________ I dont have a very interesting Signature...

07-26-2004, 01:35 PM	#17
spiderman_2k Hey Mods! Moderate This!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In Exile Posts: 37,350	Are we going to have the User Reputation turned on?

07-26-2004, 01:43 PM	#19
Alien Space traveler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 314 Pi Avenue Posts: 20,828	or When we get the new forums are we going to change logo? I kinda hope we don't. __________________ Gamertag: Seraph31 \| Twitter: Seraph_31 Space travel's in my blood There ain't nothing I can do about it I always flirt with death I could be killed, but I don't care about it Je suis le roi des Dauphins!

07-26-2004, 01:45 PM	#20
spiderman_2k Hey Mods! Moderate This!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In Exile Posts: 37,350	I like the new look logo I think its pretty good but i dont know what it looks like without The Village add in the background (I think thats what it is there) but I like the stlye of the logo.

07-26-2004, 01:51 PM	#21
Alien Space traveler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 314 Pi Avenue Posts: 20,828	The new logo looks cool but the one we have now fits in better. So it all depends how the forums look like. __________________ Gamertag: Seraph31 \| Twitter: Seraph_31 Space travel's in my blood There ain't nothing I can do about it I always flirt with death I could be killed, but I don't care about it Je suis le roi des Dauphins!

07-26-2004, 01:54 PM	#22
spiderman_2k Hey Mods! Moderate This!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In Exile Posts: 37,350	I think the purple fits in better with the blue that the board uses now, green isn't anywhere else on the board, I like the current logo, I just think the new one would fit better IMO.