PHPBB3 Phorum

Post by **stipud** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:27 pm

There's a new major revision of our forum software out. It offers a ton of new features (many of which we have here already through modifications), and some other stuff. So I have set up a smaller copy of the database (removed some sections), and converted it to run on the new software in order to test it out.

I would like you guys to let me know what you think. Things like the look can be changed, so I am more looking for comments on the overall flow and feel.

http://phpbb3.phoenixphorum.com

If there is enough positive response, I will eventually convert the full forum to use the new software. I would have to take the board down for about a day to do this completely.

Check here for the list of added features:
http://www.phpbb.com/about/features/

Post by **Rold Gold** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:44 pm

It's too bright!!!!

My eyes don't start hurting for atleast 3 hours with this version.

Can we better protect the site from JOMA and other ass-hats?

Post by **stipud** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:54 pm

FuzzyHoNutz wrote:It's too bright!!!!

My eyes don't start hurting for atleast 3 hours with this version.

Can we better protect the site from JOMA and other ass-hats?

Turn your brightness down

It does offer much more moderation control through much easier to use control panels. You can report posts for moderation, give warnings, probations, and full out bans. MUCH more flexible, and way more secure.

Post by **Bfowler** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:54 pm

im cool with either one. is one easier to manage then the other?

im sure that we can put different themes on the version 3

(harold...did you try changing your theme in the profile?)

Post by **stipud** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:56 pm

Bfowler wrote:im cool with either one. is one easier to manage then the other?

im sure that we can put different themes on the version 3

(harold...did you try changing your theme in the profile?)

Check out the [ Moderator Control Panel ] in the top left

There are also different levels of moderators... global moderators, partial moderators, queue moderators. Management of them for me is also way easier, plus it logs all moderation actions, so I can keep tabs on you. Muwahahaha!

Post by **Bfowler** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:57 pm

lol...or what i DONT do!

Post by **stipud** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:58 pm

Bfowler wrote:lol...or what i DONT do!

Yeah, or that

Post by **Bfowler** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:00 pm

that's pretty i slick, i like moderator tools quite a bit, they would be lots easier to use, and people could flag posts/topics for me to lay my unbridled rage upon.

and the approve posts for certain members would kick ass

Post by **stipud** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:06 pm

Bfowler wrote:and the approve posts for certain members would kick ass

Yeah... force Brandon to spellcheck before he posts a thread

do u r i like audio cars

Post by **mr tibbs** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:56 pm

I like the layout here better, but I'm sure that can be changed or I'll just have to get used to it. I would say go for it! Anything that makes it easier on you and the mods I'm all for!

BTW, are there more smilies??

eyesofra · Post by **eyesofra** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:03 pm

its looks pretty sleek and i luv that brushed-aluminium finish type background color and offers tonnes of new features too... looks great

just a suggestion tom, if ur planning in having that list of welcome in multiple languages in the final product.... do put in " Selamat Datang" and " Vanekam" if possible. That covers many parts of Asia.

gkitching · Post by **gkitching** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:14 pm

Seems like the text is easier to read. The look is just a matter of getting used to. The forum topic headers(audio, cars, etc.) are a bit small.

One problem I do see is that some of the avatars aren't as clear. Like Pedi and twisted. I wouldn't want to mess them up!

Post by **fuzzysnuggleduck** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:29 pm

gkitching wrote:One problem I do see is that some of the avatars aren't as clear. Like Pedi and twisted. I wouldn't want to mess them up!

That's because it's upscaling them... I think.

Post by **stipud** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:42 pm

gkitching wrote:One problem I do see is that some of the avatars aren't as clear. Like Pedi and twisted. I wouldn't want to mess them up!

The new forum code is very picky about not breaking the HTML tables.

If you post a huge picture in a thread, you have to scroll horizontally to read all the text on the page... it's really annoying. Or one person has an externally hosted avatar, which is enormous, and skews the page as well. The new code will make all attached images scrollable, or if you click on them, they will appear full-size in situ, without causing horizontal text scrolling.

For example: http://phpbb3.phoenixphorum.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=878

From the looks of it it rescales all externally hosted avatars to 125x125 (forum maximum size), to keep them from being bigger than that. Unfortunately it also keeps them from being smaller as well, and it screws up the aspect ratio. I will see if I can find a preference to disable that. If not, I will disable externally hosted URLS, and boost the filesize of internally hosted ones. Then you can all reupload your boobie avatars, and they should display in the correct size.

fordtough1 · Post by **fordtough1** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:46 pm

mr tibbs wrote: Anything that makes it easier on you and the mods I'm all for!

X2

brenzbmr@sb · Post by **brenzbmr@sb** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:19 am

its cool, i like the look of this forum better though

also "Selamat Datang" is philipines only?

Post by **Rold Gold** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:46 am

I was just messin around about the brightness.....

Anything that can help keep this little slice of heaven safe from from being over run with assholes, perverts, know it all's and morons is a plus in my book.....

Hey wait------ Will my password still work??????

Post by **Bfowler** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:23 am

^yeah!...no perverts allowed here!

see ya guys.....

Post by **VW337** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:58 am

So was it just me or does that forum load a bit faster?

I know I have not had enough coffee yet, but It did appear to me that the code may be a bit more streamlined and renders quicker, or is it just running on a smaller DB that causes that?

Post by **stipud** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:24 am

VW337 wrote:So was it just me or does that forum load a bit faster?

I know I have not had enough coffee yet, but It did appear to me that the code may be a bit more streamlined and renders quicker, or is it just running on a smaller DB that causes that?

Seems a touch faster to me as well.

itchnertamatoa · Post by **itchnertamatoa** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:34 pm

looks fun
nothing about feedback, for sale, auction of interest sections ???
or is it just me?

Post by **Wakeup** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:02 am

Itchy, it's only a test for now. Not all the stuff has been copied over. Tom just wants to get a feel for what we all think first!

itchnertamatoa · Post by **itchnertamatoa** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:10 am

ohhh I see
I kinda thought so, but was just asking

either is fine for me, like the new one though as it says welcome in french, can you put it in Tahitian rather then french?

Post by **VW337** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 2:16 am

The new code is far better via mobile device. Big props.

Pedi · Post by **Pedi** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:24 am

gkitching wrote: One problem I do see is that some of the avatars aren't as clear. Like Pedi and twisted. I wouldn't want to mess them up!

Agree