Well today I spent troubleshooting some issues with the forum regarding URL links and problems with the registration system (password reset forms/emails). I managed to successfully track the issues down and we should have full functionality back with the forum. Here are the items I updated:
Also, I put a new notification banner up requesting users to take a moment and update their profile. If you don't want to, you can click on the "x" in the top right of the banner and close that notification on the website. Not looking for anything besides a basic update if you have a moment. Most people look at the profile into to figure out who they are talking with and how to respond to posts. Anyways, if you have time, please update it (humorous entries get bonus points).
That's it. As always, if you have any questions or observe any website issues post them here or shoot me a message.
Thanks,
John
- New Forum Software: Upgraded to 1.4.6. No new features, just a bug fix.
- Thread PRE-FIXES (new feature!): Enabled the option to put a prefix before the thread title. I am using "NEWS" for this thread post. Other options that I made up and included, where NSFW, ASTB, OCS, USN, GOUGE, USMC... Honestly I don't know if this feature is even needed, but I have seen it used on other forums. The main one that I think would be helpful would be selecting and using NSFW (not safe for work), to help identify any threads that should not be opened from a work computer. Open to any suggestions for other prefix additions or just getting rid of this option. You of course have the option to not use a prefix and ignore it.
- User Registrations: The URL link has been fixed for new user registrations asking for email confirmations.
- User Password Reset: The URL link has been fixed for password reset that is sent via email.
- SSL Connection (HTTPS): The website server has been set to default to https, so you are now accessing the site via a secure connection. I wanted a more secure connection for login while on public networks (IE hotel wifi, etc, and yes, I use VPN while travelling, but I wanted the extra security for our logins).
- Chat: Got rid of it (lack of use). If there are enough people that want it back I will turn it on.
- Multi Quote (new feature!): Enabled the forum feature to Multi Quote from several posts across different pages. You should see a "+ Quote" in the bottom right of each post that you can click on.
- Updated Forum Header Graphic: If you have any photos you would like me to use, send them my way!
- Website Ads: To speed up the website, I updated all the google adsense code and made it asynchronous. Theoretically this means that the website will load and won't wait on an ad to be served. These ads help me pay for the server and forum software. As always, if you ever donated to the site, you should NOT be seeing ANY ads while logged in. Please message me if that is not the case and I will update your account settings.
Also, I put a new notification banner up requesting users to take a moment and update their profile. If you don't want to, you can click on the "x" in the top right of the banner and close that notification on the website. Not looking for anything besides a basic update if you have a moment. Most people look at the profile into to figure out who they are talking with and how to respond to posts. Anyways, if you have time, please update it (humorous entries get bonus points).
That's it. As always, if you have any questions or observe any website issues post them here or shoot me a message.
Thanks,
John
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