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Post by Night on Apr 25, 2013 6:08:47 GMT -5
Are we upgrading this weekend? Anything we need to know?
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Post by Steven on Apr 25, 2013 6:09:54 GMT -5
The look will pretty much be the same christina.freemessageboards.com/You just have to reactivate. You will log in with your email address once. Once your account is recognized, you will be logging in the same as usual. |
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Post by ♪ *~ Lola ~* ♪ on Apr 25, 2013 6:15:30 GMT -5
Not really.
Yarn and Fenrir wrote most of the scripts on here, so most things will carry over just fine.
Anything that doesnt, we can request it, or point it out.
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Post by boots on Apr 25, 2013 6:16:50 GMT -5
Dont even sweat the upgrade. The only people complaining are those who know nothing about running a site, or webdesign. It wont even affect you. The staff will redesign everything, and add new features. All we do is reactivate our accounts.
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Post by xea989 on Apr 25, 2013 6:35:33 GMT -5
There's nothing that will really mess with you as the user. Take a look at the link posted above. That's more or less what this forum will initially look like.
You will be asked to reconfirm your email address and reactivate your account. Then you can log in with your same username.
Karma is going back to zero and the location flag code may be removed.
There should be no other issues.
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Post by burne on Apr 25, 2013 21:07:47 GMT -5
We should just pick a date like June first and prepare
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Post by Sweet Dreams Are Made of These on Apr 26, 2013 17:03:46 GMT -5
so is there anything to really worry about?
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Post by calyta on Apr 26, 2013 17:29:29 GMT -5
There's probably less to worry about here than on another site I'm on for RP where some of the codes won't work in V5 :/
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Post by Sweet Dreams Are Made of These on Apr 26, 2013 19:52:05 GMT -5
yeah I heard that on pbs. they told me it's only a problem if scripts dont carry over.
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Post by Ryanizme on Apr 26, 2013 22:50:16 GMT -5
RIP Darc's infamous karma
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Post by True Patriot on Apr 26, 2013 23:31:08 GMT -5
The only people complaining are those who know nothing about running a site, or webdesign. Really? I'm a fan of V5. It is wonderful for brand new forums and those that use very few hacks. However, all one has to do is visit support to see that the transition is not nearly as seamless as promised. There are people there who have been running successful forums for years and years who are having issues. Many requests are languishing. Clearly those coders who are trying to help are overwhelmed. Even this forum gave up on some codes. In light of my conversations with several long time admins, I think your comment is a bit condescending and inaccurate. My understanding is that the beauty of Proboards was that an individual could build and run a forum without having to be a coder or versed in web design. There is a lot to like about V5 and ultimately the forums will be better for it, but many admins are walking away from forums that they have had for many years because too much time and effort is required to convert what they have worked on over the years to create or there are important features that will be lost. Again...I like V5, but the transition has been poorly executed. Communication and help is lagging for those who are making conversions and numerous hacks and plugins do not work as they should. Let me say that none of the above effects the members. The only issue for members is registering their email address with the new global log-in feature. Even that has proved confusing to some members. Of course their probably the ones who know nothing about logging in to a forum. |
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Post by xea989 on Apr 27, 2013 5:41:19 GMT -5
^The test site doesnt show evidence that we gave up on anything.
Christina got rid of the affiliates a month ago.
v5 gives you access to EVERYTHING, every script, and makes it easier to customize. People on the support forum are crying because they relied on other people entirely. If they can't run a site, they can't complain when FREE HELP is no longer available.
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Post by bigballofyarn on Apr 27, 2013 5:43:06 GMT -5
^The only code I'm not moving over is the flag code because I don't want to make new images for all the new flags. Fenrir and I recoded everything that doesn't carry over. The smiley hack (which we did not code ourselves) is already redone and supported in v5 by another coder.
Things that are added to the forum:
Sub-board Drop - I am setting it back as text and don't need it.
Perfect of Posts - v5 has this built in.
Forum Resize - This is basic java script and carries over.
Image Shrink - v5 has this built in.
Smiley Hack - This is rewritten in the v5 database.
Mini Profile Center - v5 has this built in.
Flag Code - I don't want it.
Spoiler Code - v5 has this built in.
Karma - This is rewritten in the v5 database.
Remove Attachments - v5 has this built in.
Colors/Banners - I recoded it.
Privacy - v5 has this built in.
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Post by True Patriot on Apr 27, 2013 6:45:01 GMT -5
^The test site doesnt show evidence that we gave up on anything. Christina got rid of the affiliates a month ago. v5 gives you access to EVERYTHING, every script, and makes it easier to customize. People on the support forum are crying because they relied on other people entirely. If they can't run a site, they can't complain when FREE HELP is no longer available. Condescending indeed. I suggest you not give your help out for free. I doubt that you do based on your attitude. You're suggesting that only coders should admin forums. That's fine...That's your opinion. Not one shared by Proboards. I'm guessing you are against the new plugin system. You are also wrong in your basic premise that only those people that are not nearly as bright as you clearly are and mooch on the knowledge of others are the only ones having issues. There are admins who have been coders since the early years of Proboards who are also frustrated that they need to reorganize their coding to accommodate the new platform. It's not that they CAN'T do it, though clearly their talents would pale to your own, but that they HAVE to do it and that there are new specifications that need to be made. There must be a reason this forum was not converted at the earliest opportunity. Some forums utilized the talents of associates that are no longer with their forums. Again, all anyone has to do is read the requests in support. You make me sound like I'm down on Proboards and V5 which is not the case. But I understand that there is a 'shut up and just get in line' attitude these days with regard to nearly everything it seems. Perhaps Todge and others can be convinced not to devalue the efforts of coders like yourself. Interesting that many of the features requested and suggested by the hoi polloi and coded by wonderful people like Todge and coders looking to take on projects to hone their skills were incorporated into the new version. Todge's smiley code being a great example. This is a beautiful forum and you should be proud of the work you've put into coding it but I don't think you need to talk down to those who have not. It comes across as if you're trying to highlight your own genius. I'm done. I won't argue the point. You're obviously more up to speed than the rest of us. |
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Post by flamewolf on Apr 27, 2013 7:33:04 GMT -5
*shrugs* I guess everyone sees things differently.
I only agree with xea in the aspect that people shouldnt complain about a free service. Provides lets you use their software for free. If they want to change it, they don't really need our permission.
But I agree with TP that the coder comments are offensive and condescending.
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