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Macroz · 09-10-2006, 02:41 PM

Well since installing mods isnt possible from user to user. cant limez just add some basic mods.
1) who is online color (more ranks)
2) mods have "activate" and "deactivate" user powers in a mod control panel
3) un-deadminable first admin

No. 3 is crucial! other 2..are ok (no. 2 probably wont ever happen!)

Post your thoughts on this people
p.s. it should be so that no. 3 is automaticalyl enabled (so other admins cant disable) and no. 1 is enabled as well u just have to add the ranks urself.
and no. 2 can be enabled if u want

HB. · 09-10-2006, 03:13 PM

My suggestion

....

//edit by limez

HB, this forum is for posting suggestions to improve forumer!!!!!

**Limez** · 09-10-2006, 03:53 PM

Macroz,

thanks for the suggestions, we'll have these eventually.

**Limez** · 09-10-2006, 03:55 PM

macroz, what do you mean by:

re: un-deadminable

have you seen the FAp functionality? it allows the original owner to easily re-gain control of their forum.

Doesn't this solve the problem?

**Attitude** · 09-10-2006, 04:28 PM

I think he means somthing like the owner of the board should be demoteable. Meaning, there should be some kind of security to protect the core admin from accidently banning, or demoting themselfs.

The FAP, however will get get your admins back to you should you ever do one of those things.

HB. · 09-10-2006, 07:08 PM

Limez,

I understand that you want topics and posts that will help Forumer, and my edited post did not follow those guidelines. I made my comment based off my observation being a member at this community for almost a year now. Correct me if I wrong, but the only MOD I've seen installed on the phpbb forums that members wanted in the past 9 months is the portal. I've seen features such as the cafepress shop, and domain name, but members constantly request such as cash, and shop MOD, a anti-spambot MOD, online/offline MOD etc etc. I've been directing members to post in the suggestion forum for months now, and noticed no follow up upon their request.

If you feel this post is out of line, please let me know, but it's a fact that vetern members will advise new members to go with ipb because of the limited flexibility using your phpBB forums.

**Limez** · 09-10-2006, 11:05 PM

ok HB,

we've been doing a lot in the background to keep things working well.
we've installed special captchas on the phpBB forums to help decrease the spammers (other hosts are 10 times more buried in spam)

We have also created different enhancements:
fDomains
fAdRemoval
fShop
fInvites
Meta Tags
Directory editable from fsettings
fPortals
FAP

I see you still are disappointed in our efforts, because a number phpBB mods have not been installed. In some cases it is a lot trouble to install these mods (especially when it comes to upgrading phpbb versions etc). I have seen some other hosts out there that seem to have one/two of these mods ...but I also notice their forums are a few major versions behind, and in some cases they are not running well.

Having said it,

if you will create a list of 15 mods, in order of importance and in order of demand and I will put those points on our agenda and will discuss them with our programmers. (some might be immediately eliminated, but some might be justifiable and we might go ahead and develop them).

You have to understand that the reason we don't have every hot hack installed is because we have a different setup compared to a single installation of phpbb software. So, many times, even a simple mod might be incompatible with our system. Also, considering that each server hosts thousands of forums, the existing hacks need substantial re-working to be integrated with Forumer.

HB. · 09-11-2006, 06:53 AM

Thank you Limez,

Actually I'm not disappointed as I've never requested a MOD to be installed here. I know you stay busy with backend procedures, maintenance, advertising and so forth. This is why you may have missed a lot of the topics members have been asking for. I am also well aware of the difficulties in making sure all MODs mate well with each other. The time needed to research the MOD for compatibility, stability, installation time, security, possible server load is over looked by many, but I am aware to run a successful forum host, you can not overlook these avenues.

For the most part, the members who are asking for these features are looking for an answer, and not to disrespect the staff, but most of them don't have a clue. The fact is a lot of the members here look up to you, and hopes that you will reply to their request. When you do reply, it shows them that you care about their questions or concerns (we all know you can't reply to everyone).

I personally couldn't give you 15 most desired features, but from what I see people have been asking for these:

cash
shop
attachment (a big no no)
better spam prevention
#1 most requested...backups (paid and not paid)
sub-forums (better off waiting to phpbb3)
avatar restrictions
shoutbox

I'm sure others can add to the list. Thank you for listening.

**Attitude** · 09-11-2006, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HB.

The fact is a lot of the members here look up to you, and hopes that you will reply to their request. When you do reply, it shows them that you care about their questions or concerns (we all know you can't reply to everyone).

That's true. I have noticed Limez taking part more lately. I think it's because he's found more time. None the less, it is really good that he's active more and taking part in threads, not to mention asking "how will this benifit Forumer?" He's also listening to ideas and feed back - another very good sign. Keep in mind: This is somthing a lot of other huge, famous board admins DO NOT do. They just want to do whatever they desire. But not Forumer, they actually listen to their costomers

I just wanna thank Limez for his work and deadication.

Macroz · 09-12-2006, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HB.

Thank you Limez,

Actually I'm not disappointed as I've never requested a MOD to be installed here. I know you stay busy with backend procedures, maintenance, advertising and so forth. This is why you may have missed a lot of the topics members have been asking for. I am also well aware of the difficulties in making sure all MODs mate well with each other. The time needed to research the MOD for compatibility, stability, installation time, security, possible server load is over looked by many, but I am aware to run a successful forum host, you can not overlook these avenues.

For the most part, the members who are asking for these features are looking for an answer, and not to disrespect the staff, but most of them don't have a clue. The fact is a lot of the members here look up to you, and hopes that you will reply to their request. When you do reply, it shows them that you care about their questions or concerns (we all know you can't reply to everyone).

I personally couldn't give you 15 most desired features, but from what I see people have been asking for these:

cash
shop
attachment (a big no no)
better spam prevention
#1 most requested...backups (paid and not paid)
sub-forums (better off waiting to phpbb3)
avatar restrictions
shoutbox

I'm sure others can add to the list. Thank you for listening.

Hey dont forget usergroup colors! That adds that little punch to ur forum!

Imoen · 09-15-2006, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limez

if you will create a list of 15 mods, in order of importance and in order of demand and I will put those points on our agenda and will discuss them with our programmers. (some might be immediately eliminated, but some might be justifiable and we might go ahead and develop them).

I think the cash mod is probably the most wanted by members... so if this one could be considered in the future. =)

terminator69 · 09-17-2006, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Attitude

I think he means somthing like the owner of the board should be demoteable. Meaning, there should be some kind of security to protect the core admin from accidently banning, or demoting themselfs.

The FAP, however will get get your admins back to you should you ever do one of those things.

Yeah i thought they would have already had that, just incase u add some guy and deletes you.

terminator69 · 09-17-2006, 12:27 AM

Why are mods so hard to install, please make some for noobs.

And sometimes screenshots help the tutorial.

Opally · 12-08-2007, 11:22 AM

Just a thought on this and don't know if it is a mod, thinking about the spambots... wondering

1. will links on my forumer forum will pick up spambots because I link to them?

2. if so, can I add <no follow> somewhere or is it already added in HTML code for forumer?

3. lastly, this is a good reason to have an option for a global account required before showing in the memberlist of a board... I'm deleting probably 20 at least a day that must be spambots, never an active account etc.

rsrikanth05 · 12-08-2007, 11:28 AM

This is a one year old thread.
Also, @ Limez, is it possible to install a hack or mod that allows phpBB user to change their favicon?

09-10-2006, 02:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Macroz Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0 fTrader: (1) fBuck$: 121 Bank: 860 Total fBuck$: 981 Send fBuck$ » My Forumer My Country:	mods... Well since installing mods isnt possible from user to user. cant limez just add some basic mods. 1) who is online color (more ranks) 2) mods have "activate" and "deactivate" user powers in a mod control panel 3) un-deadminable first admin No. 3 is crucial! other 2..are ok (no. 2 probably wont ever happen!) Post your thoughts on this people p.s. it should be so that no. 3 is automaticalyl enabled (so other admins cant disable) and no. 1 is enabled as well u just have to add the ranks urself. and no. 2 can be enabled if u want

09-10-2006, 03:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
HB. Banned User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,461 Rep Power: 0 fTrader: (10) fBuck$: 122 Bank: 0 Total fBuck$: 122 Send fBuck$ » My Forumer My Country:	Re: mods... My suggestion .... //edit by limez HB, this forum is for posting suggestions to improve forumer!!!!! Last edited by Limez; 09-10-2006 at 03:54 PM.

09-10-2006, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Limez Admin Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Forumer.com Posts: 2,942 Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 10 fTrader: (4) fBuck$: 2,803,337 Bank: 620 Total fBuck$: 2,803,958 Send fBuck$ » My Forumer My Country:	Re: mods... Macroz, thanks for the suggestions, we'll have these eventually.
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09-10-2006, 03:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Limez Admin Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Forumer.com Posts: 2,942 Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 10 fTrader: (4) fBuck$: 2,803,337 Bank: 620 Total fBuck$: 2,803,958 Send fBuck$ » My Forumer My Country:	Re: mods... macroz, what do you mean by: re: un-deadminable have you seen the FAp functionality? it allows the original owner to easily re-gain control of their forum. Doesn't this solve the problem?
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Attitude VIP Team Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Right Coast Posts: 11,749 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 16 fTrader: (11) fBuck$: 710 Bank: 3 Total fBuck$: 713 Send fBuck$ » My Forumer My Country:	Re: mods... I think he means somthing like the owner of the board should be demoteable. Meaning, there should be some kind of security to protect the core admin from accidently banning, or demoting themselfs. The FAP, however will get get your admins back to you should you ever do one of those things.
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09-10-2006, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
HB. Banned User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,461 Rep Power: 0 fTrader: (10) fBuck$: 122 Bank: 0 Total fBuck$: 122 Send fBuck$ » My Forumer My Country:	Re: mods... Limez, I understand that you want topics and posts that will help Forumer, and my edited post did not follow those guidelines. I made my comment based off my observation being a member at this community for almost a year now. Correct me if I wrong, but the only MOD I've seen installed on the phpbb forums that members wanted in the past 9 months is the portal. I've seen features such as the cafepress shop, and domain name, but members constantly request such as cash, and shop MOD, a anti-spambot MOD, online/offline MOD etc etc. I've been directing members to post in the suggestion forum for months now, and noticed no follow up upon their request. If you feel this post is out of line, please let me know, but it's a fact that vetern members will advise new members to go with ipb because of the limited flexibility using your phpBB forums.

09-10-2006, 11:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Limez Admin Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Forumer.com Posts: 2,942 Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 10 fTrader: (4) fBuck$: 2,803,337 Bank: 620 Total fBuck$: 2,803,958 Send fBuck$ » My Forumer My Country:	Re: mods... ok HB, we've been doing a lot in the background to keep things working well. we've installed special captchas on the phpBB forums to help decrease the spammers (other hosts are 10 times more buried in spam) We have also created different enhancements: fDomains fAdRemoval fShop fInvites Meta Tags Directory editable from fsettings fPortals FAP I see you still are disappointed in our efforts, because a number phpBB mods have not been installed. In some cases it is a lot trouble to install these mods (especially when it comes to upgrading phpbb versions etc). I have seen some other hosts out there that seem to have one/two of these mods ...but I also notice their forums are a few major versions behind, and in some cases they are not running well. Having said it, if you will create a list of 15 mods, in order of importance and in order of demand and I will put those points on our agenda and will discuss them with our programmers. (some might be immediately eliminated, but some might be justifiable and we might go ahead and develop them). You have to understand that the reason we don't have every hot hack installed is because we have a different setup compared to a single installation of phpbb software. So, many times, even a simple mod might be incompatible with our system. Also, considering that each server hosts thousands of forums, the existing hacks need substantial re-working to be integrated with Forumer.
	FORUMER.com - Pioneering forum hosting since 2003. Why should you host with Forumer? The Forumer network is powered by a robust cluster of 35 high-end servers. Create your own forum NOW phpbb/IPB phpBB3 is open to almost everyone Forumer turns 4 YEARS OLD!!! < add me to your blog, get code here!

09-11-2006, 06:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
HB. Banned User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,461 Rep Power: 0 fTrader: (10) fBuck$: 122 Bank: 0 Total fBuck$: 122 Send fBuck$ » My Forumer My Country:	Re: mods... Thank you Limez, Actually I'm not disappointed as I've never requested a MOD to be installed here. I know you stay busy with backend procedures, maintenance, advertising and so forth. This is why you may have missed a lot of the topics members have been asking for. I am also well aware of the difficulties in making sure all MODs mate well with each other. The time needed to research the MOD for compatibility, stability, installation time, security, possible server load is over looked by many, but I am aware to run a successful forum host, you can not overlook these avenues. For the most part, the members who are asking for these features are looking for an answer, and not to disrespect the staff, but most of them don't have a clue. The fact is a lot of the members here look up to you, and hopes that you will reply to their request. When you do reply, it shows them that you care about their questions or concerns (we all know you can't reply to everyone). I personally couldn't give you 15 most desired features, but from what I see people have been asking for these: cash shop attachment (a big no no) better spam prevention #1 most requested...backups (paid and not paid) sub-forums (better off waiting to phpbb3) avatar restrictions shoutbox I'm sure others can add to the list. Thank you for listening.

09-17-2006, 12:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
terminator69 Junior Forumer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 112 Rep Power: 2 fTrader: (0) fBuck$: 1,212 Bank: 0 Total fBuck$: 1,212 Send fBuck$ » My Forumer My Country:	Re: mods... Why are mods so hard to install, please make some for noobs. And sometimes screenshots help the tutorial.

12-08-2007, 11:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
Opally Junior Forumer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WNY Posts: 94 Rep Power: 2 fTrader: (0) fBuck$: 571 Bank: 0 Total fBuck$: 571 Send fBuck$ » My Forumer My Country:	Re: mods... Just a thought on this and don't know if it is a mod, thinking about the spambots... wondering 1. will links on my forumer forum will pick up spambots because I link to them? 2. if so, can I add <no follow> somewhere or is it already added in HTML code for forumer? 3. lastly, this is a good reason to have an option for a global account required before showing in the memberlist of a board... I'm deleting probably 20 at least a day that must be spambots, never an active account etc.

12-08-2007, 11:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
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