Forum vBulletin upgrade complete

[Charlie]

Well vBulletin® will be released next week, I am going to assume Monday. This will be a major upgrade and I have no time line when this will be live on my site as I have to get with my Ultimate Administrator KT. To get a glimpse at what will be added I posted a few of the many pics that will be included on this version and hope that our users decide to use it to its fullest. I'll try to keep you informed when I know something. If I don't know anything yet I just won't post on this. Anyways feel free to talk about this here if you wish. I work very hard to create a community that wants or will interact. This is a support forum but I want it to be more than that.

Inline Spam Management and Prevention Tools

Forum spam is an increasing problem for many boards. Unfortunately, due to the visible-source nature of vBulletin and most other forum systems, most preventative measures we might add to the system can simply be reverse-engineered and worked around by persistent spammers.

Therefore, 3.7 contains a new set of tools to help clean up spam and deal with spammers.

Threads and posts can be selected in the usual inline moderation fashion, and then the new 'Delete Threads/Posts as Spam' command can be selected, which will load the spam management interface, which contains options on a single page for removing the spam posts and threads, banning the spammers and finding other spam they may have posted.

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Thread Tagging

A new way to facilitate searching and grouping of threads, it is now possible for users to add tags to threads they post or read.

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Tags can be added when creating a new thread, or to an existing thread by any user (with appropriate permissions).

I love this as it will help the search engines to identify certain threads as key words on our site.

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/2955/threadtagsshowthreadkn0.png

Post Edit History

For boards where the history of posts is important, it is now possible to log all edits to posts and then review the changes at a later date.

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/9717/postedithistoryil4.png

Inline Moderation Enhanced Authentication

When performing inline moderation actions, board staff will now be required to re-authenticate themselves if they have not done so in their browsing session.

This prevents the possibility of unauthorized parties acting as a moderator on a public computer where a board staff member has accidentally ticked the 'remember me' box.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8317/inlinemodreauthwu5.png

New Human Verification Systems

In addition to the image verification system available in previous versions of vBulletin, 3.7 introduces the means for the administrator to choose the verification system employed on their board.

They may choose to use the popular RECAPTCHA™ system, or to define a set of questions and answers for their visitors to deal with.

Seems very nice to have to fight spammers.

Social Bookmarking of Threads

Administrators can now define a list of their favorite social bookmarking sites and have them available for use on the showthread page for bookmarking threads.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8919/socialbookmarkingod5.png

I really like this one. :) As you can see there will be some digg this as well as google etc.....

New Member Profile Page

In order to accomodate all the new features in vBulletin 3.7, the member profile page has been completely redesigned from the ground up.

The new page presents information in a far cleaner and more logical manner, while dividing up information into manageable chunks using a tabbed interface.

Individual profile field categories can be displayed alone in blocks in the right column, in addition to appearing by default in the 'About Me' tab.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8009/newmemberinfobdm4.png

Stable 3.7.0 Next Week - vBulletin Community Forum (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=267513)

[Charlie]

Gold was released today. I have no ETA on when we will go live as I'll be testing this with our Ultimate Admin KT over the weekend but it will take about a week I would presume to see if there is any errors after adding mods etc....

[Charlie]

We are currently running a test forum to get all the kinks out right now. Are plan is to have this all completed by tomorrow night or Saturday then go live here with this new version. When we do there will be a small amount of downtime as I need to rest all the permissions and ensure they are all indeed set correctly. I'll try to get some screen shots today as it will show our style with the new features.

[Smduff]

Cool can't wait to see it.

[Charlie]

It is overwhelming just by a bit but allot of nice features but I'll get with the admins on the questionable features later today as I need to update the mods needed for the new version. Some stuff we'll be missing that we have now till I get with the mod authors and ask then yo update it or them.

[Charlie]

Here is a few new screenshots of our style and the new stuff added. There is allot so I won't show them all now as if all goes well you'll see all the new features.

This is similar to private messages but anyone can leave a message however guests will not be able to use this only those registered as I want to reduce spam. If I was to enable guest to post this I can and would have to put it in moderation to be reviewed before it is seen by the masses.

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7402/guestmessagesdd6.png

This is social bookmarking I am unfamiliar with it right now but it will help on getting the word out on a thread or the forum. Click on the image to see it in full view.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5664/socialbookmarkingszn0.png

This is tags the use for this is similar to help the search engines specifically to certain threads of interest that are googled or searched. Simply to get us on search engines. Click on the image to see it in full view.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2733/tagsxi7.png

This is just a taste on what's new on vBulletin® Version 3.7.0.

[Ralph]

I am super Glad that someone has brains on this Forum, it is not me.:giggle:

[Charlie]

It is taking a bit of getting used to that's for sure.

[Charlie]

For the social bookmarking you will need to create an account for digg this and the others. On google social bookmark you'll need a valid gmail account. Thought I would let you all know this in advance so you are ready. Using this will help ring more attention to the forum which = more users which = more activity here.

[Charlie]

This was in conjunction of the use of a mod but this is added to the new version now as well.

Notice the usernames. :)

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/6959/81659809zy8.png

[Charlie]

Not the category status icons but the thread status icons are now changed as well to the new version.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4388/44003137bd0.png

[Vinman]

nice thanks

[Charlie]

Yes doing all I can so we can go live this weekend. I want you all to enjoy these new features. :)

[Vinman]

that will be so cool! thankyou

[Charlie]

No problem I only want the best for the members here.

[Charlie]

The new profile look. Click on the pic to get the full view.

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5447/92470305mc7.png

[Charlie]

If you click on your UserCP here you'll see something similar to this pic. 3.7 has more features so more images were needed of course. Click on the attachment to see it at full scale.

[Charlie]

Am I the only one hyped up on this? Shoot this is like christmas to me. Not exactly but similar.

[HemiDog]

:clap::clap::worship:clap::clap:Thanks1:newbow:che ers:

[Charlie]

Thanks1: :thanx :thanks:

[Smduff]

LOL it does look pretty good but I was just getting the hang of all the stuff in this one.

[Charlie]

Well you we can give an exception as you're relatively new as a mod.

[Charlie]

Also take note there is allot of new security features and to post when the new version of vBulletin® 3.7.0 it will e required to go into the user control panel and select the following fields. This will also assist us as the staff an easier approach to helping users out and getting the forum into a more K.I.S.S. method. There will be a few more tweaks set as well but that is more on a forum layout.

The security features will be required to set before a user posts, creates a new thread. This will be very simple things as well as being informative. They are :

What OS you use. The choices start at Window 2000 or 2000 Pro to Vista Ultimate 64 bit.

What version of DNC you use, choices are Standard, Pro, Xpress.

What Decrypter you use, choices are DVD43, AnyDVD or AnyDVD HD, Machinist.

PC Brand choices being HP, Dell, Emachines, Gateway, Acer, Custom Build, Other.

PC Type choices Laptop or Desktop.

I feel that his will help and ensure us to assisting others and making it easier on us to help as we will have the key viable info.

I really made it using the K.I.S.S. method too so a 12 year old could answer the questions. I have a few more tweaks to do with the profile as well but those will be optional like the RAM use, CPU type, DVD Drive(s) that will allow users to add if they wish.

Doing this will allow me to use the K.I.S.S. method and redo the forums whole layout as well. We were going to go live this weekend but I think that has been postponed to an unknown time as I have to get with my other Admin first. There is allot of new rich features and I want to take advantage of what we can and still be a support forum and still have fun.

I hope you all understand and enjoy this when it goes live. Below is what is set now and is mandatory except location.

Here is a pic of mine for now.

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/938/40928845ro6.png

[HemiDog]

Looking good Boss Thanks1:

[Charlie]

Yes allot of features and allot of learning on my behalf as there is just allot. Spent the past 3 days so far tweaking it out.

[Charlie]

I'm just tired. LOL but not as bad as if I had to run this on helping and do the testing too. So a big thanks to the mods and users that continue to contribute here as it makes things easier on me.

[Smduff]

That looks awesome Charlie some great ideas there that will definitely benefit everyone here.

[Vinman]

great job! when are we going live?!!!

[Charlie]

Well that is up to KT and when the other forum he's doing is done with him. He was ready as of Thursday if I remember right.

[Charlie]

I still need to do a few tweaks to the forum but it is stable and up and running. I hope you enjoy the new version and what it has to offer.

[zebadee]

Hi :)
Persevere & it all will become clear. :giggle:
Looking good. :Bow: :biggrin:

[Smduff]

Looking good charlie.

[Charlie]

I am pretty much ready for bed now.

Thanks for the kind comments. Is everyone getting an error to edit their profile fields?

[zebadee]

Hi :)
Not anymore.
I only got that when it was TestVB.

[Charlie]

LOL well that's good. I am in hopes this will eliminate a few common questions.

[Charlie]

unfortunately we did have to do a major restore in the database so a few about 5 at most members were lost on this upgrade.

[HemiDog]

I got a message that I had some empty fields that needed to be filled. Had to do with OS etc. Once I edited those, no problems.

[zebadee]

unfortunately we did have to do a major restore in the database so a few about 5 at most members were lost on this upgrade.

Hi :)
Unfortunately that 'Moaning Old Git' wasn't one of them. :naanaa:

[Charlie]

Nope the database image was from 05/05/2008.

[Charlie]

I got a message that I had some empty fields that needed to be filled. Had to do with OS etc. Once I edited those, no problems.

Great as I had to redo that here. Still need to fix the welcome panel too but maybe will do all that tomorrow as I am too tired now to mess with that.

[HemiDog]

get Some Sleep

[Charlie]

I will tonight. Least this all took place after I called you :giggle:

[Smduff]

I'm still getting it Charlie

[zebadee]

I'm still getting it Charlie

Hi :)
It's your (excellent) avatar.
It is drawing attention to itself. :naanaa:

[Charlie]

This is all mandatory.

Windows Operating System
Windows Vista Ultimate 64

Desktop or Laptop
Desktop

Machinist or DVD43 or AnyDVD
AnyDVD HD

DVD neXt COPY Version
DVD neXt COPY Pro

PC Manufacturer
Personal Build

Once that is done you shouldn't be bothered. The other fields are optional but the list above is a must.

[Smduff]

LOL could be

[Smduff]

I have done that already.

[Charlie]

If you didn't you couldn't post. Not even I nor Tony. :) Are you sure it is still saying you need to edit that stuff? The layout up there is different than what we are all used to. I still ain't used to it and I have been testing it on the test site.

[Smduff]

I filled it out twice hasn't happened again since.

[Charlie]

Great I don't need more headaches right now.

[Smduff]

Don't worry about it it seems ok now that I did it twice.

[Charlie]

I bet you missed a field that's all as I added them one after the other.

[zebadee]

Hi :)
Or forgot to save new settings............................. :wink:

[Charlie]

Yes also we have tags now so use them. :biggrin:

[ReadMeToo]

just logged in all is working fine on my end so far.

[Charlie]

Yes I am glad too. Man what A night least I can sleep well tonight.

[McstylisT]

Must say all looks fantastic to me. Great work. :Bow: :Bow: :Bow: :Bow: :Bow: :Bow:

[Charlie]

Icon legend and mark forums read are now fixed as it was before on the forum home at the bottom.

[Smduff]

Hey anyone using fire fox 3 have the little icon disapear since the upgrade or just me?

[Charlie]

I'm using it exclusively and it is working on my end. Run ccleaner AWC and then use the default system cleanup and then this should fix you up. I'll look and ensure the fav icon is indeed working as well.

[Charlie]

The code is in the right spot too.

<link rel="shortcut icon" href="http://www.dvdnextcopysupportforum.com/favicon.ico" />

[Charlie]

There is now more options in your user control panel like adding friends to your profile, uploading pictures of your artwork or pictures of you and your family. I encourage our users to use these nice new features as I set it up to allow you to use them. Feel free to befriend me as I will always accept those from anyone.

[Charlie]

Vinman your drop down new posts is installed as it was on version 3.6.9. Also Paypal donations is now installed for those that wish to contribute for the wonderful support and site we have here.

[Charlie]

There you go Hemi.

Usergroup legend added on the who's online.

Paypal donations are now added as well and is safe to use.

Senior members and staff the flashchat is now working.

new post drop down by day(s) added as well.

[Vinman]

There you go Hemi.

Usergroup legend added on the who's online.

Paypal donations are now added as well and is safe to use.

Senior members and staff the flashchat is now working.

new post drop down by day(s) added as well.
Nice very very nice!

[KT]

There you go Hemi.

Usergroup legend added on the who's online.

Paypal donations are now added as well and is safe to use.

Senior members and staff the flashchat is now working.

new post drop down by day(s) added as well.



well done mate .. you been busy :)

[Charlie]

ea right only been busy getting the forum back online. Thanks to you for the tweaks of course.

[Charlie]

Reputation notes now install. When you give someone rep points you should be allowed to state why if you choose if not it will show the thread or post of why you go the rep. Any mod bugs feel free to let me know here or via PM.

[ReadMeToo]

yea what he said to!!!!!:agree::agree:

YEA what he said LOL:giggle:

[ReadMeToo]

Charlie Now If you would install the Automatic POPCorn dispensor, an soda fountain then we are set for new release day.

Keep up the good work, now where's the candy counter " WHat NO SNICKERS " wheres that BAN BUTTON

LOL

[Charlie]

There is a 3.7.1 update but awaiting to hear from someone on some stuff.

[Ralph]

What have I missed " What upgrade":whizz:whizz

[Jet Li]

What have I missed " What upgrade":whizz:whizz

The one right next to your Wife's frying pan...:naanaa:

[Ralph]

Alright Jet LI, or John, or Johnny, or Johnny Boy. This is where you have been hiding?

Is the law after you? for taking that lollipop from that small kid.:naanaa::naanaa:

Men my back has gone out again, trying to find out where it went so I can have it back.:jumping:jumping

[ReadMeToo]

Would that have happened a WEEK BACK:naanaa:

Alright Jet LI, or John, or Johnny, or Johnny Boy. This is where you have been hiding?

Is the law after you? for taking that lollipop from that small kid.:naanaa::naanaa:

Men my back has gone out again, trying to find out where it went so I can have it back.:jumping:jumping

[Charlie]

Moved the new thread or post reply icons now. Just a minor tweak. They show above the post reply or new thread now.

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1135/35348571ee3.png

[Charlie]

New mod added just look at the quick reply now. Enjoy.

[Charlie]

Upgraded to vBulletin® Version 3.7.1 Patch Level 1 this morning just a security fix.

[Charlie]

I didn't have Chief first post upon new page set...that's done.

Also no notification given on thanked post. Now if given thanks you get some reputation points plus notified of a thanked post.

[Charlie]

3.7.1 Patch Level 2 forum update complete. This was just a security patch nothing big.

[Charlie]

Thanks to KT forum has been upgraded to version 3.7.2.

Thank you KT.

[Smduff]

Thanks KT

[McstylisT]

KT you truly are the man. :agree: :giggle: Even if my pc is better than yours. :giggle: :giggle: LOL ! ! :joking :joking :Bow:

[Jet Li]

KT you truly are the man. :agree: :giggle: Even if my pc is better than yours. :giggle: :giggle: LOL ! ! :joking :joking :Bow:

Dreamer..LMAO...KT's Computer processor alone is enough to put me in the poor house and get my butt kicked out by the wife:giggle::giggle::giggle:

[KT]

anytime Guys ... always a pleasure to help out here..

[KT]

KT you truly are the man. :agree: :giggle: Even if my pc is better than yours. :giggle: :giggle: LOL ! ! :joking :joking :Bow:

Man you are so funny !!

when you have a real contender to challenge my PC
I will take you serious ... :naanaa::naanaa::naanaa:

:giggle::giggle::giggle:

LOL

[Charlie]

vBulletin 3.7.2 Patch level 2 has been installed. This was just a small security fix.

[Charlie]

Most of you know what a signature is in each post towards the end if you don't. I took the liberty to modify the old code to a newer nicer looking one, well I think that is. :tounge: below is a screen shot of the new look with my signature.

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/3570/716200891749amhe5.png

[Charlie]

Forum has been updated to the latest security patch vBulletin® Version 3.7.2 PL2.

[ReadMeToo]

Getting closer to my MacPro
((( BEWARE ))) !!!!
LOL
:irritating
Man you are so funny !!

when you have a real contender to challenge my PC
I will take you serious ... :naanaa::naanaa::naanaa:

:giggle::giggle::giggle:

LOL

[Ralph]

Getting closer to my MacPro
((( BEWARE ))) !!!!
LOL
:irritating

Is that like a Big Mack from Mc Donalds??????:naanaa::naanaa::naanaa:

[Charlie]

Thanks to KT our forum has been upgraded to the latest vBulletin® Version 3.7.3. This address a few areas of security issues one main one being that if you use your username as your password you will receive an email to change it and can't access the forums content till doing so.

Thanks again KT for the hard work. :Bow:

[Charlie]

I upgraded vBulletin® Version 3.7.3 PL1 just now it just address security fixes for bugs found that are a security threat.

[Charlie]

I re-arrange the forum a bit to make things a bit easier to get around. I hope you all enjoy the easier layout.

[GJ]

Is this because V3 will be out soon:wink:

[Charlie]

Soon is the best answer I can give right now.

[Smduff]

Soon is the best answer I can give right now.

Ask me no questions and I will tell no lies...:disagree::agree::disagree::agree::naanaa:

[Charlie]

Vbulletin software has been updated. This was just some minor bug fixes mainly.

Thank - You KT for the updating the forum.