ChiefsPlanet SERVER: It's that time again... another look at upgrades - Page 5

**AustinChief** · 08-11-2016, 03:39 PM

Ok so there is a new version of our forum software out and MAYBE this time it is worth upgrading to. I am going to do another fake install for us to play with and look at as soon as I can. I'm also looking at some minor hardware upgrades but honestly we seem to be doing pretty good on that front for a change.

The biggest change in the new VB software seems to be that they fixed the add on system (or so they claim) and they have a nifty new VB Messenger(like a poor man's FB Messenger)

I'll keep everyone posted on what I find out and link up the test area soon.

If anyone want to donate to the cause, feel free.

DONATE!

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 09-30-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Though I'm not the one making the decision, I think Xenforo is the way I'd go at this point. I'm pretty convinced vBulletin just isn't all that great anymore.

Even though it looks similar, though, there are a LOT of things that would have to change. Though I haven't looked at it extensively, even things like reputation, first post on every page, user ignore, thread ignore, etc. might not work. People would survive, but it'd take an adjustment.

XF has addons for that stuff apparently. That was one of the things brought up over there. Not sure about the static first post, but the ignore stuff at least

Nickhead · 09-30-2016, 03:23 PM

not sure how others feel, but i always hated first post on every page. absolutely hate it. especially when the OP is three pages long

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 09-30-2016, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickhead

not sure how others feel, but i always hated first post on every page. absolutely hate it. especially when the OP is three pages long

I don't mind it except for the tards that don't realize you shouldn't post a 5 inch long post

**DaFace** · 09-30-2016, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

I don't mind it except for the tards that don't realize you shouldn't post a 5 inch long post

Well, you know what they say about guys with long posts...

**Ming the Merciless** · 09-30-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickhead

not sure how others feel, but i always hated first post on every page. absolutely hate it. especially when the OP is three pages long

I think on page two or after it should be automatically shortened , and images / embeds removed with a (....more) type of button to reveal the stuff. Theres a few dipshits that KNOW better that STILL insist on making the OP too ****ing long KNOWING it will be like that on every page. Morons. It is because of these few idiots that I would suggest the above...
Also, newer people that dont realize they can put things in spoiler tags or whatnot it gets old having to explain how to not to make an annoying OP.

my 2 cents

Nickhead · 09-30-2016, 03:45 PM

my theory goes like this. 'generally' when someone opens a thread the first time, they go to the op. now they have read the op, anywhere in the thread pages they click they already know the subject of matter of thread. not on vb, but smf, they had an option where the individual user could disable the original post beyond page 1.

obviously its not a deal breaker, just providing feedback

**AustinChief** · 09-30-2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

I think on page two or after it should be automatically shortened , and images / embeds removed with a (....more) type of button to reveal the stuff. Theres a few dipshits that KNOW better that STILL insist on making the OP too ****ing long KNOWING it will be like that on every page. Morons. It is because of these few idiots that I would suggest the above...
Also, newer people that dont realize they can put things in spoiler tags or whatnot it gets old having to explain how to not to make an annoying OP.

my 2 cents

In a perfect world I'd have time to code things so the 1st post is collapsed on every page other than the first one. That way you could click a + to expand and read it if needed.

Nickhead · 09-30-2016, 04:03 PM

no worries, i know exactly how much time is involved. and i was a beginner.

08-11-2016, 03:39 PM
AustinChief Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Austin Casino cash: $2699112	SERVER: It's that time again... another look at upgrades Ok so there is a new version of our forum software out and MAYBE this time it is worth upgrading to. I am going to do another fake install for us to play with and look at as soon as I can. I'm also looking at some minor hardware upgrades but honestly we seem to be doing pretty good on that front for a change. The biggest change in the new VB software seems to be that they fixed the add on system (or so they claim) and they have a nifty new VB Messenger(like a poor man's FB Messenger) I'll keep everyone posted on what I find out and link up the test area soon. If anyone want to donate to the cause, feel free. DONATE!
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09-30-2016, 03:23 PM	#62
Nickhead EvOlVeD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Blue Mountains, Australia Casino cash: $2559868	not sure how others feel, but i always hated first post on every page. absolutely hate it. especially when the OP is three pages long
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09-30-2016, 03:45 PM	#66
Nickhead EvOlVeD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Blue Mountains, Australia Casino cash: $2559868	my theory goes like this. 'generally' when someone opens a thread the first time, they go to the op. now they have read the op, anywhere in the thread pages they click they already know the subject of matter of thread. not on vb, but smf, they had an option where the individual user could disable the original post beyond page 1. obviously its not a deal breaker, just providing feedback
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09-30-2016, 04:03 PM	#68
Nickhead EvOlVeD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Blue Mountains, Australia Casino cash: $2559868	no worries, i know exactly how much time is involved. and i was a beginner.
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