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Zabaware Forums => General Discussion => Topic started by: Medeksza on April 17, 2010, 09:12:21 pm
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I want to migrate this forum to a more modern forum system that can do things like private messages and problem free uploads. I tried several forum packages but it seems a forum called SMF has the best migration path from Snitz (the software that currently runs this forum)
As a test I migrated all the posts on this forum to the new system along with all the members and put it up here: http://www.zabaware.com/community/index.php
Please play around with it and let me know if everything seems to work and your thoughts on the system. All your login info should have migrated over along with 10 years of posts. This is only a test, please continue using the current old forum for real posts for the time being. When the time comes I'll resync the posts to the new forum and then shut this one down.
I've already noticed a problem where old attachments and some URL links aren't linking properly due to a difference in how the URL tag works in both forums (Snitz uses URLS in double quotes, SMF uses nothing) but let me know if you see other issues.
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I like it [8D] It seemed to work good, and has good profile features.
I'm not to crazy on the icons for "normal topics, hot topics, very hot topics, etc." but could live with them.
Did not see a way to get to Zabawares home page, you probaly knew that though, seeing it is only a test.
will check it out some more tomorrow, and post if I find any problems
will the issue with attachments and url's links be fixed, or will we have to re-post them on the new forum?
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We've been using SMF for nearly five years at Aidreams and I love it. So it gets the thumbs up from me [8D]
I have designed themes in the past : here's one I made last year :
http://www.guildwars2nexus.com/
The site is not live yet though. I also know another theme designer who has a lot of experience (hundreds) so if you want to customise it just let me know.
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SMF should bring some cool features to the forum, im all for it.
That’s a beautiful looking skin there Freddy
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Thanks [:)] It's just waiting for them to release the game lol
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Hi Robert,
I like the clean look and that it has a brief description about the last post on each of the main threads. I am assuming that this will eventually replace the old forum and have all the included information for sales, operation of program,updates and products as well.
raybe
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Hi Robert,
I like the clean look and that it has a brief description about the last post on each of the main threads. I am assuming that this will eventually replace the old forum and have all the included information for sales, operation of program,updates and products as well.
raybe
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Sorry Robert about double post but I was trying to respond directly to the questions you asked and re-entered the same post. Yes the new forum seems to work fine and all the information that I am familiar with seems to be there and much easier on the eyes. My opinion is that the logout button should stand out a bit more. Love the login welcome title.
raybe
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Works for me Bob.
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hello robert, thats a nice clean look to the new forum, i know this probably is just in the wording and their is excemtions but i noticed this in the standard type agreement.
You agree, through your use of this forum, that you will not post any material which is false, defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, adult material, or otherwise in violation of any International or United States Federal law.
I think we all know some of our postings are sexy looking !( wink!)
[:)]
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My girl can't help it. [^]
Oh, and I also like new layout.
Looks lot neater and professional.
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aww duskrider we know that , she's a ham ! lol !
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Hi from Will,
i logged in and clicked about,,,
arrr it's not green, arr arr, "panic"
i sure am used to how the forums been, and do like it a lot,
Thank you from me, Zabaware fan :)
bye for now and be well :) :]
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Yes, frogs prefer green backgrounds but the new interface looks very good. [8D]
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yes i agree with gt-40 and think it adds a more professional , serious look to it , very well done i think![:)]
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I Like it, easy on they eyes.
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If I may:
The SMF system is great but im not liking the color, I know a little about SMF and its using the default skin and to me its not easy on the eyes, I don’t want to disagree with anyone so im going to agree with GT40, bring back the green. [:)]
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sorry Datahopa, their is no green any more "don't you know we're in a ressession " lol ( just kidding yah ! )[:D]
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Wow the new forum software allows uploading photo's of yourself. Now I will beable to see what you'all look like. Cool
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darcy you may not want to see what i look like , i look like mr.bean !! lol (just kidding ) . [:D]
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LOL I Look a lot like my Avatar.
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[:p]
i imagin myself sometimes as a monkey pokeing a laptop with a stick:)
don't think of monkeys[:o)]
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MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Zabaware... [:D]
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Looking Good
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Except for the Viagra spam.
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Some like green, some don't.
This new forum is one of those where you can change your theme (layout, colors, etc).
The number & colors of possible themes I expect will be selected by Mr. M.
Go into your "Profile"
Click "Preferences"
Click at "current theme" to see other possible themes.
You will have your theme whenever you enter forum. [^]
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duskrider , how long have you been keeping this info. to yourself ?? i am just a grasshopper still learning !( kung fu tv show ) LOL ![:D]
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markofkane, viagra spam ??? LOL whats "UP" with that !!" LOL ![:D]
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quote:
Originally posted by lightspeed
markofkane, viagra spam ??? LOL whats "UP" with that !!" LOL ![:D]
http://www.zabaware.com/community/index.php?topic=7086.msg50242#new
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Since I opened my SMF forum I have between 15 and 20 spammers trying to join every day [xx(] but none of them get in.[:D] SMF has an anti spam add on and it works amazingly, Freddy told me about it and I strongly recommend implementing it on the new forum.
I dont want to post a link to it and give the spammers a hint as to how we stop them but if you wish you could e-mail me or Freddy, im sure he woudnt mind, and we could tell you where to get the filter.
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Datahopa, that sure sounds like a wise thing to do in this age of spammer a holics , Robert should check it out for sure , he sure doesn't need a bunch of spammers putting junk all over his web site !![:)]
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I’ve been getting more spam e-mails recently and they have been coming to one of my e-mails that was unknown to spammers up to recently. Well I think I have found where it’s coming from.
The new forum has all our details unhidden, so anyone who views the new site can see all our e-mails.
Everyone should go to the new site log in and hide their e-mails from public view.
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Aha thanks for the heads up - bit naughty that exposing all our emails...
I have hidden mine.
BTW, does the new forum seem really slow ? It does to me.
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It seems to have good and bad moments for speed for me, I guess it could be because it’s in another country to us.
I hope Robert finds time to moderate the new forum, these things don’t run them selves and the nice viagra spam is still there.
Just a reminder, everyone should go to the new Hal forum, log in and hide their e-mails from public view. Unless they don’t mind showing their e-mails to everyone.
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I just got around to trying the new board.
I like it. Clean and easy to get around.
Any idea when you will be switching to the new board?
- Gary