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The message board software has undergone a major upgrade.
Some of the new features:
Topic types
Users can select the nature of discussion they are starting.
Poll
Users can post polls in the discussion forum.
Anchored Topic
The admin (me) can anchor topics to remain at the top of the discussion list
User rating system
Registered users may rate other registered users, giving them positive, neutral, or negative scores. These scores are then used to give users a total points and star icons next to their names.
Topic subscription
Replaces the email notification feature. It allows registered users to subscribe to topics of interest. Additionally, the registered users can manage this subscription list from the user menu.
Buddy list
An address book for users to keep track of other registered users.
Scratch pad
Simple scratch pad to keep notes
"Welcome to newest member..." feature
Ability for the users to use Avatars in their messages
Printer-friendly message
Users may now choose a printer-friendly version of the message only. Previous version would only let you print the entire topic.
New interface design
New improved search function
New improved read new messages function
New layout for profiles, rating, who's online features
Improved user menu
New email feature
Topic rating system
Multipage layout for linear discussion pages
Ability to search forums in a conference
Option for a user to receive email when he/she receives a private message
Improved printer-friendly page Features
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I've been up all night installing and testing the new version. Here are a few notes about things that will be correct later this week:
1. I know that the pages are larger and take longer to load. This will be resolved in the next few days so any complaints about this will be rebuffed (you've been warned!)
2. The missing emotion icons will be added back in later this week.
3. Chat will be integrated back in to the main screen.
Complaints will be ignored. Constructive suggestions and bug reports will be addressed in a timely manner. Please DO NOT email me bug reports --- they will be deleted.
Post bug reports ONLY as replies to this thread. This will prevent the same bug from being reported more than once. Your co-operation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Some of the new features:
Topic types
Users can select the nature of discussion they are starting.
Poll
Users can post polls in the discussion forum.
Anchored Topic
The admin (me) can anchor topics to remain at the top of the discussion list
User rating system
Registered users may rate other registered users, giving them positive, neutral, or negative scores. These scores are then used to give users a total points and star icons next to their names.
Topic subscription
Replaces the email notification feature. It allows registered users to subscribe to topics of interest. Additionally, the registered users can manage this subscription list from the user menu.
Buddy list
An address book for users to keep track of other registered users.
Scratch pad
Simple scratch pad to keep notes
"Welcome to newest member..." feature
Ability for the users to use Avatars in their messages
Printer-friendly message
Users may now choose a printer-friendly version of the message only. Previous version would only let you print the entire topic.
New interface design
New improved search function
New improved read new messages function
New layout for profiles, rating, who's online features
Improved user menu
New email feature
Topic rating system
Multipage layout for linear discussion pages
Ability to search forums in a conference
Option for a user to receive email when he/she receives a private message
Improved printer-friendly page Features
-----------------------------------------
I've been up all night installing and testing the new version. Here are a few notes about things that will be correct later this week:
1. I know that the pages are larger and take longer to load. This will be resolved in the next few days so any complaints about this will be rebuffed (you've been warned!)
2. The missing emotion icons will be added back in later this week.
3. Chat will be integrated back in to the main screen.
Complaints will be ignored. Constructive suggestions and bug reports will be addressed in a timely manner. Please DO NOT email me bug reports --- they will be deleted.
Post bug reports ONLY as replies to this thread. This will prevent the same bug from being reported more than once. Your co-operation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
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The new features are great! Thanks Ken!
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[LINK:www.67fordtruck.com|1967 F-Series Registry ( www.67fordtruck.com )]
The new features are great! Thanks Ken!
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[LINK:www.ford-trucks.net/users/stockman|Stockman's Club FTE Site]
[LINK:www.67fordtruck.com|1967 F-Series Registry ( www.67fordtruck.com )]
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Ken, My signature file is missing when I post, Will I have to make a new one or will it catch up? I see Stockmans is in effect.
Our Club FTE forumn isn't available, or shouldn't I have mentioned a special section available only to clubfte members here in public?
John
Our Club FTE forumn isn't available, or shouldn't I have mentioned a special section available only to clubfte members here in public?
John
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You have to make a new one up, unless you are lucky to have it on file like I did. :-)
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[LINK:www.ford-trucks.net/users/stockman|Stockman's Club FTE Site]
[LINK:www.67fordtruck.com|1967 F-Series Registry ( www.67fordtruck.com )]
You have to make a new one up, unless you are lucky to have it on file like I did. :-)
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[LINK:www.ford-trucks.net/users/stockman|Stockman's Club FTE Site]
[LINK:www.67fordtruck.com|1967 F-Series Registry ( www.67fordtruck.com )]
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The only thing Ive noticed is that the oldest threads , dating back months , appear first when I select a forum instead of the posts that are more dated in Nov . Also , I have to log in each time , I assume the cookie function isnt functioning . If these are things that are on your to do list , no problem , just thought Id let you know .
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>The only thing Ive noticed is that the oldest threads ,
>dating back months , appear first when I select a forum
>instead of the posts that are more dated in Nov . Also , I
>have to log in each time , I assume the cookie function isnt
>functioning . If these are things that are on your to do
>list , no problem , just thought Id let you know .
Now fixed.
Ken
>dating back months , appear first when I select a forum
>instead of the posts that are more dated in Nov . Also , I
>have to log in each time , I assume the cookie function isnt
>functioning . If these are things that are on your to do
>list , no problem , just thought Id let you know .
Now fixed.
Ken
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Go down to 1967-79 truck forum and reply to Distributor &fuel pump questions by nick1. When you reply and hit post message it says "Your subject is too long". Well, I didn't make the subject, nick1 did and somehow he got it on there. Oh well, I will just shorten it on my post, I say to myself, so I did and it works, but then I am stuck. The only thing I can figure is the error screen sent me somewhere I can't get out of. I wanted to go back to the forum, or even the lobby, but I had to click on the blue "message boards" on the right of the screen and start over. I voted I don't like the new set-up, but I am getting used to it.
Ken,
I hope this is in the right place now. If not just get rid of it.
Ken,
I hope this is in the right place now. If not just get rid of it.
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As of 1630 on 11/11 I still have to login each session. Since you listed that as fixed in an above post, I'm assuming it's a Netscape-related glitch. Not a major issue by any means but it could stand some attention when you get the time.
I had the same problem with "subject too long" in a response. The previous poster had used his allotted 35 characters and the "RE:" put it over the limit. No problem to shorten to sublect by a word or two.
I've not yet checked out all the features, but I like this generation of graphics much better, All in all a very nice upgrade
I had the same problem with "subject too long" in a response. The previous poster had used his allotted 35 characters and the "RE:" put it over the limit. No problem to shorten to sublect by a word or two.
I've not yet checked out all the features, but I like this generation of graphics much better, All in all a very nice upgrade