So after a looooooooooooong time, I finally got around to upgrading the forum software. This was not an upgrade for the sake of upgrading, but because there have been problems with people trying to join receiving database errors. I ran a repair utility on the database and upgraded the software - hopefully this will repair the problem. I notice some new features & looks, including a new "landing" page, where you are directed to a "What's new" display instead of the regular forum. Since I always click on "new posts" first thing anyway I find this a nice feature. I don't know whether it can be disabled, whether on an individual basis or the whole forum, as I haven't had a chance to explore the control panel, but I welcome you guys to check out your profile settings and see what's new there.
A NICE feature is that WYSIWYG editing has finally made it to those of us using Chrome :mullet: That means that now you can type up a post and see your attachments, images and smilies inline instead of just seeing the vbcode for them. Also if you BOLD, Italicize, or underline your text, or even change font colour it shows up while you're typing. These features have always been available in Explorer and Firefox but are new to Chrome. Guess the vBulletin guys finally got around to using standardized code instead of browser-specific stuff.
Anyway, have a look around and let me know what you think, what new features you discover, or if you find any problems. Not saying I'll be able to fix said problems, but at least I'll be aware of them :hick:
Thanks for putting in the work to keep this place running. It is appreciated.
+1
Yes, I agree, thanks for keeping this site alive.
the recent activity is a bit annoying, but ill live.
thanks for the.great job.
It's just a little different in a few no one will notice lol
I like the activity stream. You would never know when somebody posted new pictures to their album before. It helps generate more comments and discussion.
I don't care for the new landing page, but since it's my only gripe, I'll just edit my bookmark.
I've found the setting and changed it back. "What's New" is still there but now you have to click on it. The regular forum page opens by default now
Aaaah...that's better. Thanks Carm!
I always click new posts first thing, so no biggie. Still, a little freshening up didn't hurt a dang thing. :)
good work :)
Always going forward....
Travis