Forum Software Upgrade
12-06-2006, 02:11 PM
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Hello all,
I've spent the last couple hours upgrading the forums to the newest release of IPB, version 2.2. There's some minor changes here and there. A majority of the changes are internal which allow the forums to run more efficiently. In addition the registration process is slightly changed so we might see a drastic decline in spam (so I'm hoping). There's also some cosmetic improvements.
I'm in the process of upgrading the gallery but wanted to bring the board back online as quickly as possible. I'd love to hear your comments. Most notably IPB changed the way forum members profile pages are displayed, what do you think?
I've spent the last couple hours upgrading the forums to the newest release of IPB, version 2.2. There's some minor changes here and there. A majority of the changes are internal which allow the forums to run more efficiently. In addition the registration process is slightly changed so we might see a drastic decline in spam (so I'm hoping). There's also some cosmetic improvements.
I'm in the process of upgrading the gallery but wanted to bring the board back online as quickly as possible. I'd love to hear your comments. Most notably IPB changed the way forum members profile pages are displayed, what do you think?
12-06-2006, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Lomag' post='364309' date='Dec 7 2006, 01:11 AM
Hello all,
I've spent the last couple hours upgrading the forums to the newest release of IPB, version 2.2. There's some minor changes here and there. A majority of the changes are internal which allow the forums to run more efficiently. In addition the registration process is slightly changed so we might see a drastic decline in spam (so I'm hoping). There's also some cosmetic improvements.
I'm in the process of upgrading the gallery but wanted to bring the board back online as quickly as possible. I'd love to hear your comments. Most notably IPB changed the way forum members profile pages are displayed, what do you think?
I've spent the last couple hours upgrading the forums to the newest release of IPB, version 2.2. There's some minor changes here and there. A majority of the changes are internal which allow the forums to run more efficiently. In addition the registration process is slightly changed so we might see a drastic decline in spam (so I'm hoping). There's also some cosmetic improvements.
I'm in the process of upgrading the gallery but wanted to bring the board back online as quickly as possible. I'd love to hear your comments. Most notably IPB changed the way forum members profile pages are displayed, what do you think?
I love the member's drop down list with shortcuts and the new sidebars!! All at once!!
VERY NICE Mark
Congrats
12-06-2006, 02:51 PM
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Looks good so far Lomag! Thanks for your continuing efforts to keep this place up-to-date and running smoothly!!
It's going to take me a while to poke around and investigate the changes, etc. As far as the profile page, it's interesting but I'm surprised it doesn't resize (width-wise) as well as it could. For me, it's not a problem but for some, it might mean a lot of horizontal scrolling.
I added you as a friend (hope you don't mind) to see how all that works/looks.
More playing around after dinner, I suppose...
Thanks again!
It's going to take me a while to poke around and investigate the changes, etc. As far as the profile page, it's interesting but I'm surprised it doesn't resize (width-wise) as well as it could. For me, it's not a problem but for some, it might mean a lot of horizontal scrolling.
I added you as a friend (hope you don't mind) to see how all that works/looks.
More playing around after dinner, I suppose...
Thanks again!
12-06-2006, 02:56 PM
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Awwww I have a friend. 
LOL.
There's a couple issues I've noticed. The profile issue you mention which works OK in another forum I tried but not here. I'm not sure why. There's also a wierd gallery issue now so I'll probably have to close the gallery for a little bit while it's resolved. I'm doing some actual software upgrades on the server itself now, apache/php/mysql and such which is slowing down the site a little bit but it's needed!
LOL.
There's a couple issues I've noticed. The profile issue you mention which works OK in another forum I tried but not here. I'm not sure why. There's also a wierd gallery issue now so I'll probably have to close the gallery for a little bit while it's resolved. I'm doing some actual software upgrades on the server itself now, apache/php/mysql and such which is slowing down the site a little bit but it's needed!
12-06-2006, 02:56 PM
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Looks great Lomag! Awesome upgrade!!!
Thank you very much for all you do
I was actually wondering if the online symbol (little man) suppose to change from a male to a female when you change the setting... it didn't change when I tried
Thank you very much for all you do
I was actually wondering if the online symbol (little man) suppose to change from a male to a female when you change the setting... it didn't change when I tried
12-06-2006, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Lomag' post='364326' date='Dec 7 2006, 12:56 AM
... I'm doing some actual software upgrades on the server itself now, apache/php/mysql and such which is slowing down the site a little bit but it's needed!
That's why.
I was about to say the site is slower...
But then everything is fine.
12-06-2006, 05:00 PM
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I'm trying to figure out what the "friend" thing is all about. The old software had a place where you could store "buddies" (or something) and you could add a short (private) comment about that person to help you remember who it is, etc.
Did the upgrade lose all that information? I can't seem to find the list of member names that I had saved from the old version of board software...
Did the upgrade lose all that information? I can't seem to find the list of member names that I had saved from the old version of board software...
12-06-2006, 05:31 PM
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Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
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It would seem to me that the "friends" feature of the message board is akin to adding friends on MySpace.
12-06-2006, 05:41 PM
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Lomag, can you let us know what's up with the "ratings" of each member (5 stars, etc.) I see that many of us are at 5 stars but others are at less (Iceman is at zero stars). Obviously, the ratings are not a function of post count so what determines someone's rating?
12-06-2006, 05:45 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
I went a little crazy with the rating system earlier. Each one of us can rate other members. You've noticed that most have 5-stars and one person (EBMCS03) has 1 star. 