What about Vbulletin? [Archive]

shailey

08-14-2007, 01:08 PM

What does everyone think about going with the Vbulletin style forum which is what every other forum in the world uses? It is also what everyone is used to that is on other sites.

DawgBone

08-14-2007, 02:04 PM

I like how this format is different, but I'd have to say that the other seems to be easier to navigate. But like you said, maybe it's just because that's what we're used to. Why not make it a poll?

knox_titan

08-14-2007, 02:43 PM

Here is a test version of the way this forum is about to go to.

http://smfdemo.boardnation.com/index.php?board=3.0

looks very similar to the vbulletin boards, but has some extra stuff on it also. They did test on switching everyone over this past weekend, so the change should be coming quickly.

Transformer

08-14-2007, 04:01 PM

For what it's worth .... I would like the V-Bulletin format. I hate learning curves, but would be more than happy to learn any new forum due to the great guys that are here. I really would prefer the VB though.

knox_titan

08-14-2007, 04:03 PM

that is the way this one is going to look once they change it over. should be pretty soon!!! I think it will make it a lot more user friendly!

and it has a calander to put OTIV on! lol

DawgBone

08-14-2007, 04:30 PM

For what it's worth .... I like the u just showed us a link to !! I hate learning curves, but would be more than happy to learn any new forum do to the guys that are here. I really do like the link one.
Definitely agree - that's really sharp!!

Transformer

08-14-2007, 05:26 PM

that is the way this one is going to look once they change it over. should be pretty soon!!! I think it will make it a lot more user friendly!

and it has a calander to put OTIV on! lol

Cool .. anywhere for some Viagra ads ?? JK

Firecracker

08-14-2007, 05:39 PM

I know I'll be able to get around the forums better if you use VBulletin. If not...I've just got to learn

Transformer

08-14-2007, 06:03 PM

I think they are going that route ... hang in there .. lol

knox_titan

08-14-2007, 06:57 PM

as of RIGHT NOW we are not going the Vbulletin route. The link I posted is actually the boardnation updated version and we are waiting for that one to take over. should be very soon, so please just bare with us until the switch.

I know the site right now is not very user friendly, but IT WILL GET BETTER!!!

Crazy_Steve

08-14-2007, 07:00 PM

I hope so!!!! lol

Firecracker

08-14-2007, 07:11 PM

as of RIGHT NOW we are not going the Vbulletin route. The link I posted is actually the boardnation updated version and we are waiting for that one to take over. should be very soon, so please just bare with us until the switch.

Very similar setups, right?

Is this going to take place tonight?

Firecracker

08-14-2007, 07:11 PM

Will we have to log off and back on?

Firecracker

08-14-2007, 07:11 PM

Will Kurk be able to EASILY post a pic?

knox_titan

08-14-2007, 07:35 PM

I wouldn't say it will happen tonight......lol boardnation is changing over all of the forums to their new format...
here is a sample.........
http://smfdemo.boardnation.com/index.php?board=3.0

knox_titan

08-14-2007, 07:35 PM

Will Kurk be able to EASILY post a pic?

yes they make so easy a cave.........never mind!

Firecracker

08-14-2007, 07:39 PM

LOL.......I can see his "therapist" now:

"huh, Mr. Malwin, why do you think you hear those voices?"

DawgBone

08-14-2007, 07:48 PM

Knox, will the "Shout" feature translate to the new format? From the look of it, that will be a popular one!

knox_titan

08-14-2007, 07:51 PM

The "shout" feature is a special thing that Joe formated himself. You can't even get that through boardnation, but he hooked us up, and yes it should go right over to the new format.

When they turn the forum over to the new format everything "SHOULD" switch over with out a problem! lol

DawgBone

08-14-2007, 08:03 PM

knox_titan

08-14-2007, 08:06 PM

One more thing about the shout feature. With as much posting as there is now some very recent posts get pushed off of the bottom. Can it be expanded to see more of the previous posts so something doesn't get missed? Just a thought.

I will have to check but I dont think so. You can scroll down on it though.

its more for PMs when you dont want to pm...lol

Qaher

08-14-2007, 10:54 PM

What does everyone think about going with the Vbulletin style forum which is what every other forum in the world uses? It is also what everyone is used to that is on other sites.

other sites easier to navigate, and we ar used to it. I will go with the standard and do some tweeking to it to make it even better than the rest.

Firecracker

08-14-2007, 11:21 PM

You guys can do what ever you want with this site. I'm here....

Transformer

08-15-2007, 01:08 AM

Will Kurk be able to EASILY post a pic?

yes they make so easy a cave.........never mind!

Hey now .. lol

Transformer

08-15-2007, 01:09 AM

LOL.......I can see his "therapist" now:

"huh, Mr. Malwin, why do you think you hear those voices?"

Too funny ...... I just wantta post a pic is all . lol

Firecracker

08-15-2007, 01:22 AM

You STILL can't do it?

The_Homewrecker

08-15-2007, 01:47 AM

Invision PowerBoards are actually really good. I admin a forum, and the admin commands are simple.

Firecracker

08-15-2007, 01:55 AM

It'll be great, whatever they come up with..I'm sure!

erik

08-15-2007, 02:53 AM

This is gonna be great! I can't wait!

float_test

08-15-2007, 02:53 AM

Well im old, got grey hair and i also druel. So whatever you guys do wont help me any.......lol
Kurk dont feel bad i have not a clue what im doin let alone post a dern pic......lol

etalian2005

08-15-2007, 03:13 AM

i personally would love to have VBulletin. It would be a lot easier for everybody. And could possibly increase your membership since it's easier to use and navigate. Just my 2 cents

erik

08-15-2007, 03:15 AM

i personally would love to have VBulletin. It would be a lot easier for everybody. And could possibly increase your membership since it's easier to use and navigate. Just my 2 cents

Later in the thread, they stated they aren't doing VBulletin..but if you click that link of the sample forum, you'll see this layout is getting a complete makeover very soon..and it's setup just like VBulletin. I'm looking forward to it! I just hope it has a good Active Topics feature.

etalian2005

08-15-2007, 03:34 AM

ok. i checked it out. only thing that appears to be missing is a "user cp" so you can view your subscribed threads. That is probably the one thing i miss the most from VBulletin.

shailey

08-15-2007, 07:58 AM

Nope. THere is a place at the bottom that you will click that says "All threads you have posted in" or something like that. So you will have the same thing there, just worded differently.

We aren't going to rule vbuilletin out. I am ready to purchase the license as of right now. BUT, we are going to give this other one a shot first.

etalian2005

08-15-2007, 02:24 PM

Do we have that "button" now shailey?

knox_titan

08-15-2007, 02:29 PM

no there is only the 10 most recent posts now.

what I do is look for the threads that have new posts and open them up. I dont like it very much, and think one of the changes will happen VERY SOON!!

DawgBone

08-15-2007, 02:32 PM

I also keep an eye out for the diamonds to the left of each forum changing from gray to blue when there's a new post.

knox_titan

08-15-2007, 02:34 PM

yeah thats what I look at, but I miss the NEW POSTS option.

DawgBone

08-15-2007, 02:36 PM

Me too.

etalian2005

08-15-2007, 05:18 PM

yea, i would say the "user cp" is the thing that I miss the most. But at least, as shailey said, we will have what is basically the "user cp" but hey, I'm still open minded :P

Transformer

08-16-2007, 10:12 PM

Well im old, got grey hair and i also druel. So whatever you guys do wont help me any.......lol
Kurk dont feel bad i have not a clue what im doin let alone post a dern pic......lol

Thanks Roy .. I needed that .. lol

float_test

08-17-2007, 01:22 AM

LOL.....we are in the same boat Kurk. Although you have a good pic of T there, she's lookin GOOD man. smile

float_test

08-18-2007, 07:46 AM

Ah Hah! I have a pic or avitar? Anyway a BIG "Thank You" to Knox or Shailey.

Hivoltage23k

08-18-2007, 10:46 AM

You guys can do what ever you want with this site. I'm here....

I agree, do whatever, we'll just get used to it that's all.

shailey

08-18-2007, 10:20 PM

The new system (IF WE EVER GET IT) is pretty close to vbulletin and has a lot of pretty good features like vbulletin has. The only difference is the buttons are in different places and we will have to find them.

etalian2005

08-19-2007, 08:45 PM

this new site is great!! slightly different, but very, very nice!!

shailey

08-19-2007, 08:49 PM

Check out this thread for site features. As anyone finds a feature that you like, please post it in this thread...

http://mightytitans.boardnation.com/index.php?topic=295.0

wakeboarder2186

08-22-2007, 02:04 PM

i like the forum guys, there are some features i miss from VB tho. new posts and such but im sure there are similar commands that we just gotta get used to. but i can tell you from experience, i have run many forums and currently have a vb license that i havent used in a couple years, their software is top notch. i have tried about 5 other types and this one is new for me. so im excited to see where this software goes and to see how it compares. but you cant go wrong with vb.