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Discussion in 'Site Feedback and Suggestions' started by Whiffen, Jul 6, 2008.

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  1. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter Posts: 18,353

    I know a good techsite that you could use :)

    I'd say this is the important part

    If Julio is doing it on his own, and running a entire tech forum, and updating his own website. Then he should be commended on this. Maybe he should outsource a bit more to some support members.
    kimsland, Jul 13, 2008
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  2. Whiffen Newcomer, in training Posts: 323

    Yay new forums look whoo!!!
    Whiffen, Jul 13, 2008
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  3. skitzo_zac TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 459

    I like the new look for the forums :D
    skitzo_zac, Jul 13, 2008
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  4. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter Posts: 18,353

    Wow a lot happens around here in a couple of hours!

    Thumbs Up on the new look :grinthumb
    kimsland, Jul 13, 2008
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  5. jtickner1 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 663

    The forums look great.
    jtickner1, Jul 13, 2008
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  6. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor Posts: 6,055   +121

    I'm glad you like the change. As always, this may get sometime to get used to, but so far, so good :)

    You should know that besides the obvious visual changes, I have updated our forum backend to the latest version available. A ton of improvements both in the admin and the end-user side have now become available with this update.

    I tried to make the transition as painless as possible by accommodating all of our custom changes to the new version but please if you find any errors let me know.

    While I still have to go through all new options in this new version of vBulletin, some stuff that has been added from the top of my mind...

    * Thread tagging is now available
    * User profiles and its functionality has been expanded... think of social networking features, friends, public messages, etc.
    * vB now comes with a built-in gallery but we are sticking with our previous gallery that is more feature rich.
    * Control over signatures and BB code can now be enforced easily from the admin panel, so you will notice your color and other special tags have been disabled. This is something we have wanted to do for some time now.
    * There's likely at least a few more cool new options but that's all I can come up with at 7am with no sleep as of yet...

    Enjoy and thanks for your support.
    Julio Franco, Jul 13, 2008
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  7. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter Posts: 18,353

    Well done.

    Also, I understand that you are still getting things sorted, so that's ok
    But just a quick noticeable issue.
    On replying to members I do not have the Internet link button (on the reply toolbar)
    So to give others links, I must actually display the entire link, instead of using it in the text.

    Color was another issue. Text color is also (presently) gone
    kimsland, Jul 13, 2008
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  8. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor Posts: 6,055   +121

    Thanks for the feedback.
    I skipped on link BB code accidentally, color in the other hand will be disabled permanently, just not needed.
    Julio Franco, Jul 13, 2008
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  9. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter Posts: 18,353

    Oh really ? There are many posts that used color in support replies. I believe this made it clearer to understand in some cases. Any chance on getting color back?
    kimsland, Jul 13, 2008
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  10. Blind Dragon TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,048

    We need color in the security section. It helps to sort sections of post when giving somebody 6 different sets of instructions then it helps to identify where one set of instructions end and where the next begins. I hope that you reconsider as it took me a very long time to make all of my canned speeches and they are all color coded with bbcode

    Regards,

    BD


    Edit: (eg. http://www.techspot.com/vb/showthread.php?p=638599#post638599 )
    Blind Dragon, Jul 13, 2008
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  11. turbo1 TechSpot Maniac Posts: 360

    And some of the past replies in the other sections too with
    colors used are now a bit wacked.

    hard to read & confusing.I hope we can still have the text color feature back.

    like Blind Dragon said,he uses canned speeches in responding to a victim
    which is a very useful tool in giving a guide,saves lots of time & typing.
    some of them are critical & must be color coded to separate it from a normal text.

    likewise if he has a ton of that canned
    speeches then he must edit them all over again.
    turbo1, Jul 13, 2008
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  12. ITGuy702 TechSpot Member Posts: 86

    Keep up the great work!

    Damn Julio...you're the man. I didn't think you'll get to the forums so soon. I was thinking a few weeks or so. Good Job! :grinthumb

    I agree with the color...sometimes a clean layout to explanations, such as color coding, help readers follow instructions a bit better.
    ITGuy702, Jul 13, 2008
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  13. ITGuy702 TechSpot Member Posts: 86

    ITGuy702, Jul 13, 2008
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  14. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor Posts: 6,055   +121

    Per your request, colors have been added back. As long as those are not abused too much I think it will be fine.

    I have also corrected the email functionality setting so your addresses are no longer compromised.
    Julio Franco, Jul 13, 2008
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  15. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter Posts: 18,353

    Thank-you (woops sorry) :)
    kimsland, Jul 13, 2008
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  16. ITGuy702 TechSpot Member Posts: 86

    Thank you sir!
    ITGuy702, Jul 13, 2008
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  17. Obi-Wan Jerkobi TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 592

    It's clean looking! And the buttons are pretty! (Simple-minded statement of the day) :p

    lol Good job Julio. I woke up to this and was like: "Wha-wha-wha-wha-what?"
    Obi-Wan Jerkobi, Jul 13, 2008
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  18. turbo1 TechSpot Maniac Posts: 360

    Thanks Julio,

    over all,very nice & neat. :grinthumb


    turbo1
    turbo1, Jul 13, 2008
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  19. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord Posts: 7,246   +16

    The new forums are a pleasant change from the old ones.
    Props to Julio and team for all the great work. :grinthumb
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Jul 13, 2008
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  20. Blind Dragon TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,048

    Thank you, and I hope they are not abused as well
    Blind Dragon, Jul 13, 2008
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