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ridgeline4wd
Joined: 30 Sep 2005
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:08 am Post subject: Converting the site |
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Based on a suggestion by a helpful user I am thinking about converting this site to VBulletin which is probably the most popular forum software out there.
Does anyone find this site hard to use? Except for perhaps the Profile (USER CP)..its not that much different is it? Post, reply, quote..its all the same.
Give me your suggestions--I dont even know if there would be an easy way to convert this stuff but ill look into it if it is worthy |
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Pizza Man
Joined: 16 Sep 2006
Posts: 667
Location: Bristol, Pa
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:12 am Post subject: Re: Converting the site |
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| Probably because I'm most familiar with it, I prefer vBulletin. I think its easier to maneuver through. Just my thought. Good luck. |
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bigdave269
Joined: 02 Oct 2005
Posts: 1203
Location: Santa Clarita
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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| To be honest, I don't know the difference. Can you link to a site that uses it? |
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Pizza Man
Joined: 16 Sep 2006
Posts: 667
Location: Bristol, Pa
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: Converting the site |
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| [url] http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com[/url] for one. |
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bigdave269
Joined: 02 Oct 2005
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Location: Santa Clarita
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:38 pm Post subject: |
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To be 100% honest (and I'm not saying it because I'm a moderator), I like the operation of this board better. I find postings are easier, and I like that it has recent posts along the left-hand column when you log on. And to me, I think the User CP is a bit more intuitive than the other site, although it does have more columns to choose from here.
The one advantage vBulletin has over php is that it handles photos better, but it is limited to a much smaller size.
So, if you were asking me, I would say keep the board the way it is. If it's not too late, maybe this should be a poll.
Edit: I took the liberty of adding a poll at the top. It expires in 14 days. |
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CR-V
Joined: 02 Oct 2005
Posts: 309
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:51 pm Post subject: Re: Converting the site |
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| You got my vote Dave. If it ain't BROKE don't fix it. |
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bigdave269
Joined: 02 Oct 2005
Posts: 1203
Location: Santa Clarita
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| Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 12:16 am Post subject: |
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| Vote in the poll! |
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Pizza Man
Joined: 16 Sep 2006
Posts: 667
Location: Bristol, Pa
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| Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 7:54 am Post subject: Re: Converting the site |
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I voted for change. vBulletin operates smoother, photos upload easier and there is a whole page dedicated to "New Posts". When this site gets up into the 6K membership area you'll appreciate vBulletin.
Photos appear larger and for whatever reason look better. |
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Ridgeline2006
Joined: 02 Oct 2005
Posts: 1215
Location: South Florida
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| Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:07 am Post subject: |
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| I like the way this site looks and feels. Keep it the way it is. |
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Ultra-Hog
Joined: 06 Feb 2006
Posts: 262
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| Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 7:56 pm Post subject: Re: Converting the site |
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| I participate on several sites that use vBulliten and I find them much easier to navigate that PHP. I would encourage you to switch as soon a s possible. You may see an increase in membership when you do. |
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JerseyRidge
Joined: 16 Dec 2006
Posts: 127
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| Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:04 pm Post subject: Re: Converting the site |
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| I'm definately with the Pizza Man and Ultra-Hog on the change !!! |
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Five S Dude
Joined: 16 Dec 2006
Posts: 47
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| Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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bigdave269 wrote (View Post): › docWrite("quote")To be honest, I don't know the difference. Can you link to a site that uses it?
I concur with joe on this as well. We're just used to the "other" one. |
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bigdave269
Joined: 02 Oct 2005
Posts: 1203
Location: Santa Clarita
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| Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:09 am Post subject: |
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Pizza Man wrote (View Post): › docWrite("quote")
I voted for change. vBulletin operates smoother, photos upload easier and there is a whole page dedicated to "New Posts". When this site gets up into the 6K membership area you'll appreciate vBulletin.
Photos appear larger and for whatever reason look better.
You have the capability here to check all recent topics. Click on Profile above and hit the Home tab. It shows all the recent topics, and there is a pulldown menu allowing you to look at posts since your last visit all the way to a year ago.
As for the pictures, you can load a bigger picture on this board, but you have a thumbnail link to hit rather than a full-size pic. Click on the picture for a larger size. That helps those that still have to log in with dial-up, they don't have to wait for a full size picture to load, and it allows us to have a better view of your Ridgelines here. You can also post a bigger Avatar.
I'm sure there are advantages and disadvantages to each software. What it boils down to is what we are used to. For those of you used to vBulletin, I invite you to navigate around and try different things before voting. If you have questions on how to find something or do something, let me know and I'll do my best to help. Post the question here or send me an e-mail.
Have fun, and again, welcome to our site! And some of you, welcome back! |
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Pizza Man
Joined: 16 Sep 2006
Posts: 667
Location: Bristol, Pa
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| Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:20 am Post subject: Re: Converting the site |
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| Hi Bigdave, can you tell me how to see more than 5 posts per page? |
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bigdave269
Joined: 02 Oct 2005
Posts: 1203
Location: Santa Clarita
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| Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:26 am Post subject: |
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| That would be up to our admin to change the setting. I'll email him with your request. |
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Pizza Man
Joined: 16 Sep 2006
Posts: 667
Location: Bristol, Pa
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| Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:33 am Post subject: Re: Converting the site |
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| OK, thanks. I was hoping that would be a setting available to each user. |
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bigdave269
Joined: 02 Oct 2005
Posts: 1203
Location: Santa Clarita
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| Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:50 am Post subject: |
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| He used to run it at about 25 posts per page, and it would take a long time to load up for some. I asked if he could put it somewhere in the middle. |
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ridgeline4wd
Joined: 30 Sep 2005
Posts: 104
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| Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:12 am Post subject: |
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hey guys
i changed it to 20 posts per page...and if you are logged in..the front page will show all new posts
also when you go to the main forum page
http://www.ridgeline4wd.com/index.php
there is a "view unanswered posts" and "view pasts since last visit" link in the top right.
bigdave269 wrote (View Post): › docWrite("quote")
Pizza Man wrote (View Post): › docWrite("quote")
I voted for change. vBulletin operates smoother, photos upload easier and there is a whole page dedicated to "New Posts". When this site gets up into the 6K membership area you'll appreciate vBulletin.
Photos appear larger and for whatever reason look better.
You have the capability here to check all recent topics. Click on Profile above and hit the Home tab. It shows all the recent topics, and there is a pulldown menu allowing you to look at posts since your last visit all the way to a year ago.
As for the pictures, you can load a bigger picture on this board, but you have a thumbnail link to hit rather than a full-size pic. Click on the picture for a larger size. That helps those that still have to log in with dial-up, they don't have to wait for a full size picture to load, and it allows us to have a better view of your Ridgelines here. You can also post a bigger Avatar.
I'm sure there are advantages and disadvantages to each software. What it boils down to is what we are used to. For those of you used to vBulletin, I invite you to navigate around and try different things before voting. If you have questions on how to find something or do something, let me know and I'll do my best to help. Post the question here or send me an e-mail.
Have fun, and again, welcome to our site! And some of you, welcome back!
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Pizza Man
Joined: 16 Sep 2006
Posts: 667
Location: Bristol, Pa
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| Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:16 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks, Boss, I appreciate it. |
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CR-V
Joined: 02 Oct 2005
Posts: 309
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| Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:13 pm Post subject: Re: Converting the site |
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I would like to express my opinion on this topic with no hard feelings just my 02. Personally I don't know the difference and don't give a hoot about this or that format (will there allways not be a Pro or Con) So my question is when I visit a Chevy or Mercedes Benz forum should I request they change the format to what I am used to on this or that forum ? Don't think so and must turn on the learning curve like I had to when I became a member on ROC.
Now my 02 on the upcoming vote on this topic it will turn out to be nothing but " A Gang Bang" ( Si vis amari,ama)
Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on lunch. |
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