Upgrade is coming

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08-03-2006, 07:14 PM
hex1848

Upgrade is coming

Just so you guys know what’s coming in the next few days, vBulletin just released the newest version of the bulletin board system. I’m going to get that installed and start work on a new look for the site. The new version of vBulletin has some improved functionality you can read more about what’s new with this upgrade here: http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=186803

I would like to also get vbDrupal installed. This will allow you to have your own personal blog on the site. You can use it to keep a cigar journal, post cigar related news and experiences, etc. I am also going to look into how to integrate a feed of new blog posts to the front page so people can easily keep track of new content.

You are also going to notice some more ad’s in the short term. Don’t fear, once things get settled I will implement an optional subscription service ($30 a year) which will give you more PM space (1000 messages) and no advertisements when you are logged in.
08-03-2006, 07:36 PM
bigpoppapuff

lmk where to send the check...and when to send it...i'm in:smiley20:
08-03-2006, 08:49 PM
Lopaka

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Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

lmk where to send the check...and when to send it...i'm in:smiley20:

What he said!
08-03-2006, 08:51 PM
mauied1101

sweeeeeet :smiley20:
08-03-2006, 09:20 PM
thepyrofish

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

lmk where to send the check...and when to send it...i'm in:smiley20:

Same, assuming all goes well in the next week or so jobhunting.

:smiley20:
08-04-2006, 04:02 AM
WOXOF

Sounds great Hex. Count me in. :smiley20:
08-04-2006, 04:23 AM
heftysmokes

:smiley20: I'm on board as well!
08-05-2006, 12:14 AM
drew_goring

I am game!:smiley20:
08-05-2006, 10:19 PM
TheSilentChamber

So do paying members get access to a VIP lounge and champaine room?
08-06-2006, 03:15 PM
hex1848

Part 1 of this is done. I have upgraded the forum software to vBulletin 3.6.0. Please let me know if you have any problems.

More to come!
08-06-2006, 03:29 PM
bigpoppapuff

i get an error thingy when i click on this thread
08-06-2006, 03:49 PM
mauied1101

Upgrade Questions

Hi Hex,

Just a couple quick questions on the upgrade - what is the multi-quote option (nothing happens when I click it) - and I'm assuming the green blocks will correspond to (future) post counts?

Lookin' good! :smiley20:
08-06-2006, 03:57 PM
brian

Everything is going smoothly here. No problems at all.:smiley4:

Quote:

Originally Posted by hex1848

Part 1 of this is done. I have upgraded the forum software to vBulletin 3.6.0. Please let me know if you have any problems.

More to come!
08-06-2006, 04:33 PM
hex1848

Quote:

Originally Posted by mauied1101

Hi Hex,

Just a couple quick questions on the upgrade - what is the multi-quote option (nothing happens when I click it) - and I'm assuming the green blocks will correspond to (future) post counts?

Lookin' good! :smiley20:

I fixed a bug in the template that broke the multi quote function. (It should let you quote from multiple posts at once). The Green blocks are for User Reputation. It comes as part of the forum now, so I enabled it. More to come on that as well.
08-06-2006, 04:58 PM
bigpoppapuff

hjrd lpnckki uxemklt......wtf???
08-06-2006, 06:41 PM
illilli

This all sounds real awesome!
08-06-2006, 08:53 PM
Bkcloud114

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

i get an error thingy when i click on this thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

hjrd lpnckki uxemklt......wtf???

Sid.... you OK ??

Haha... I love this option
08-06-2006, 09:49 PM
bigpoppapuff

i'd probably love it too.....if i could figure out how to use it....

and,btw...i'm on a distinguished road.....
08-06-2006, 09:52 PM
kevin7

Im an unknown quanity LOL
08-06-2006, 09:54 PM
Bkcloud114

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bkcloud114

Sid.... you OK ??

Haha... I love this option

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

i'd probably love it too.....if i could figure out how to use it....

and,btw...i'm on a distinguished road.....

Click the box next to the "Quote"... then hit reply
08-07-2006, 05:30 AM
stjohnroe

That would explain why I had to logon this morning
08-07-2006, 08:14 AM
hex1848

Quote:

Originally Posted by stjohnroe

That would explain why I had to logon this morning

Yep, it probably cleared out everyones login cookies. I had to relog in from each of my computers after the upgrade.
08-07-2006, 08:34 AM
nhcigarfan

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

i'd probably love it too.....if i could figure out how to use it....

and,btw...i'm on a distinguished road.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

hjrd lpnckki uxemklt......wtf???

Quote:

Originally Posted by illilli

This all sounds real awesome!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bkcloud114

Sid.... you OK ??

Haha... I love this option

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin7

Im an unknown quanity LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bkcloud114

Click the box next to the "Quote"... then hit reply

sweet now I can do the lazy man's pick-apart-the-thread post.
08-07-2006, 01:12 PM
Shelby07

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

i'd probably love it too.....if i could figure out how to use it....

and,btw...i'm on a distinguished road.....

I wanna be on tobacco road
08-07-2006, 01:55 PM
thepyrofish

Quote:

Originally Posted by illilli

This all sounds real awesome!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

i'd probably love it too.....if i could figure out how to use it....

and,btw...i'm on a distinguished road.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bkcloud114

Click the box next to the "Quote"... then hit reply

:smiley3:

I'm always too lazy to go back and do multiple quotes by hand, so I never do. This is sweet!

Heh, look at us all, we're like kids in a toy store..."I want to try this, and this, and I want one of these and BUY ME SOME ICECREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
08-08-2006, 12:32 PM
nhcigarfan

what is the little green box (over here under post count ----------------------------------------------------->)

that say's "nhcigarfan is on a distinguished road"

all about? :smiley25:
08-08-2006, 12:56 PM
thepyrofish

It's the beginnings of your reputation graph. If you click the rep button at the top right of a post you can -rep or +rep someone...
08-08-2006, 11:43 PM
prophetic_joe

Cool, like the changes not so sure about the reputation thingy as I have seen it abused on other forums but definitely some cool new stuff.
08-09-2006, 01:37 AM
Lopaka

Nice upgrade!
08-09-2006, 04:01 AM
bluesman455

Huh ?.... I don't see nothing.:smiley5:
08-09-2006, 07:29 AM
Newfie

Hey Hex, can this option be turned off?

Quote:

The threads below have not been updated since your last visit or since forums have been marked read.

Not a real biggie, just a would-like.
08-09-2006, 08:16 AM
hex1848

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newfie

Not a real biggie, just a would-like.

where do you see that?
08-09-2006, 08:19 AM
Newfie

Quote:

Originally Posted by hex1848

where do you see that?

I always check latest posts by going:
Quick Links >> Todays posts on the tool bar. That is between any thread that has new posts (or new threads obviously) and any old threads that haven't been updated since last visit.
If you wish, I can take a screen shot with Snag-It and e-mail it to you.
08-09-2006, 06:34 PM
hex1848

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newfie

I always check latest posts by going:
Quick Links >> Todays posts on the tool bar. That is between any thread that has new posts (or new threads obviously) and any old threads that haven't been updated since last visit.
If you wish, I can take a screen shot with Snag-It and e-mail it to you.

Ok, I see what you are talking about now. I don't think I can change that, I think its a new feature.. I might be able to change the style so it looks different (seperate things a bit more maybe?).
08-09-2006, 06:39 PM
hex1848

Quote:

Originally Posted by hex1848

Ok, I see what you are talking about now. I don't think I can change that, I think its a new feature.. I might be able to change the style so it looks different (seperate things a bit more maybe?).

Actually the stupid thing uses a generic style. I can't do that either...

sorry.
08-09-2006, 10:09 PM
Newfie

No problem Hex, thanks for checking.
08-09-2006, 10:36 PM
Desert Rat

Great job Hex!! I even gave you a reputation BJ while trying out the features.

I too have seen problems with reputation on other BB's.