Freebird Posted February 26, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 26, 2008 OK folks...it's that time again. I have some updating to do on our software here and it is pretty major. I may even have to back it up before I do it this time. First of all, in preparation of a major upgrade, I will be slightly changing the URL of the forum. This will affect you only if you have the actual forum bookmarked and come straight here instead of to the home page. The URL is now http://www.venturerider.org/forum the new URL will be http://www.venturerider.org/forums The only difference is the plural forums instead of forum. The reason for this is because about 4 years ago when I started this site, I used forum instead of forums and should not have done that. All upgrades and changes that I make assume the default is "forums" and it causes me a LOT of extra work having to change all the files. That is just the small part. There is a major upgrade coming in the very near future. Not sure yet about the exact date but I will give another warning. It could be a few days from now or a couple of weeks. The new upgrade will add a number of new features. There are some new features included that I will likely disable because I just don't know that I like them. One such thing is "social networking". It basically allows members to create their own custom profile pages, much like MySpace and similar where you can post pictures, personal interests, even public messages and responses. I don't know that I like that idea. I am afraid that it will take away from the general forum. If everybody is posting and swapping messages on their personal pages, I think it will take away from the "one family" feel that we have now. There are other features also though and some good reasons for doing the upgrade. More on all of this later. I will give another warning before making the changes and then will list the new features gained from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosebud Posted February 26, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 26, 2008 Just remember that BACKUPS ARE OUR FRIENDS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted February 26, 2008 Yea yea yea....but it is SO much trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted February 26, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 26, 2008 Couldn't survive another crash!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted February 26, 2008 Share #5 Posted February 26, 2008 I going to start saving tech articles right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Popeye Posted February 26, 2008 Share #6 Posted February 26, 2008 It's funny, sort of...I got all the major help I needed about 8 months before the crash. Now, I'm wondering what the cool new stuff will be. I HOPE IT'S NOT POST COUNTS & TITLES FOR VARIOUS NUMBERS OF POSTS....DATE JOINED, ETC. Other sites have that & it just causes too many junk posts to get #s up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autopilot Posted February 26, 2008 Share #7 Posted February 26, 2008 Dude, yer the Capt'n of this boat! It's yours to command.........Sir! autopilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted February 26, 2008 It's funny, sort of...I got all the major help I needed about 8 months before the crash. Now, I'm wondering what the cool new stuff will be. I HOPE IT'S NOT POST COUNTS & TITLES FOR VARIOUS NUMBERS OF POSTS....DATE JOINED, ETC. Other sites have that & it just causes too many junk posts to get #s up. Actually, we have all of that available already. I just have it all disabled. It will be in the update also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted February 26, 2008 Share #9 Posted February 26, 2008 Standing ready at my post Capt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIKD Posted February 26, 2008 Share #10 Posted February 26, 2008 Looking forward to it On a side note date joined might be interesting however anything that makes your title change by post count definitely just opens it up for post whores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share #11 Posted February 26, 2008 Join date is already here. On the right side. Above the flags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Fishin-C Posted February 26, 2008 Share #12 Posted February 26, 2008 Standing ready at my post Capt. a sinking Ship:rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene-b Posted February 26, 2008 Share #13 Posted February 26, 2008 You are "THE MAN". Thanks for all you hard work here, I love this site! You Rock Dude! Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted February 26, 2008 Share #14 Posted February 26, 2008 a sinking Ship:rotfl: Well you know that every ship has rats on board....and then you piped up Touche' you OLD fart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted February 27, 2008 Share #15 Posted February 27, 2008 Just remember that BACKUPS ARE OUR FRIENDS! Yea yea yea....but it is SO much trouble. Make sure you have a good backup.......... Don't hit the "Delete" button......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted February 27, 2008 Share #16 Posted February 27, 2008 I read and obey, our most honored leader! More power, Scotty, we need more power!!!!! Dan PS, I noticed our PM count is now up to 100, YOU DA' MAN, DON!! :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted February 27, 2008 Share #17 Posted February 27, 2008 I have been chased by that lynch mob. Backup 3 times and make a copy somewhere. I am here today cause I was faster than they were. :rotf: Good luck and let know if you need anything done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted February 27, 2008 Share #18 Posted February 27, 2008 If you need some to test the new system, ask me, I can really screw things up when necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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