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Post Posted: 07-04-2007 02:59 PM Post subject: Forum reinstall choices for BCU.......

Ok, here are the current proposals. Right now we are mainly looking at two options..

1) SMF with a conversion of the current post tables to SMF format so they can be imported. A similar theme would be used.

2) fresh and current phpBB install with the same theme, but none of the mods. It would be a vanilla install.

The other option is to go with another forum type, but the top two are preferred. Let me know what you think.

I will need someone to assist wth setting up a test forum somewhere so we can test the clean build.


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Post Posted: 07-04-2007 11:55 PM Post subject:

May be worth changing to SMF. Php is soooooo two years ago.


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Post Posted: 07-05-2007 07:18 AM Post subject:

I'll vote SMF as well.


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Post Posted: 07-05-2007 01:07 PM Post subject:

Ok. Just keep in mind, might be difficult to convert the tables in the database to SMF...otherwise we would lose all of the prior posts.


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Post Posted: 07-07-2007 10:19 AM Post subject:

Not a massive loss, although some of the old mod threads are good. I'd like some of the RPG stuff saved but I've backed that thread into a word file anyway.


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Post Posted: 07-07-2007 12:47 PM Post subject:

Although, some mods that were only released in threads here would be lost if you delete these forums and create a new one.


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Post Posted: 07-07-2007 10:50 PM Post subject:

I don't think there's any reason to delete these forums. Lock them down to posting and new registrations and keep them online as a public archive.


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Post Posted: 07-08-2007 09:21 PM Post subject:

SMF is awfully shiny

As for transfering posts over, it's not exactly a serious problem. I like RC's idea and failing that there's always cut and paste :p


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Post Posted: 07-10-2007 06:22 PM Post subject:

Depending on whether it's worth keeping them, it'll still cost to host and have bandwidth dedicated to it, but if we were to divert to a new forum and disable user account creation and posting (to cement the site as "archives"), surely the people bhind the advertisement revenue that helps pay for it would be a bit miffed. (Noting that I have never dealt with this side or any form of hosting, plus, I'm just assuming we'd deactivate the forums. I'm just guessing).


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Post Posted: 07-12-2007 07:29 AM Post subject:

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Not a massive loss, although some of the old mod threads are good. I'd like some of the RPG stuff saved but I've backed that thread into a word file anyway.


I thought that whole forum got deleted anyway?


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Post Posted: 07-12-2007 07:36 PM Post subject:

Well, I want to keep the current posts and the user base, save the bots and zero posters. If we switch over to SMF, it would have to be a solid post transfer to the new forum.


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Post Posted: 07-14-2007 05:44 PM Post subject:

I'm not well versed with board nomenclatures. So, what is SMF?


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Post Posted: 07-16-2007 08:42 AM Post subject:

SMF = Simple Machines Forum . BCS:TNG uses it.


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Post Posted: 07-18-2007 07:50 PM Post subject:

It seems that alot of people like SMF....I have to do a bit more research, but I am leaning in that direction.


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Post Posted: 07-19-2007 05:56 AM Post subject:

yeah SMF is quite cool


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Post Posted: 08-01-2007 11:06 PM Post subject:

If you need any help regarding SMF, just ask. I'm pretty much maintaining the BCS's SMF board. It's quite cool and safe.

We've had a lot of hits last month (stats show over 1 000 000 hits) and no problems.


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Post Posted: 08-05-2007 08:38 PM Post subject:

Excuse the n00bishness (i've never been able to shake it all off)

But do we need to change the boards in such a drastic manner?

What would the possible benefits and possible downsides be?

And what could go wrong (thinking worst case scenario lads)

Just my 2 pence.


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Excuse the n00bishness (i've never been able to shake it all off)

But do we need to change the boards in such a drastic manner?

What would the possible benefits and possible downsides be?

And what could go wrong (thinking worst case scenario lads)

Just my 2 pence.


Well, the main benefit would be better security, and the lack of bugs.

The site woudl still be essentially the same.


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Post Posted: 08-07-2007 08:29 PM Post subject:

ah, ok. well, you're the one running the show mate, so it's up to you. But to be honest as long as the site runs quickly enough and is reliable I couldn't really give a toss.

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Post Posted: 08-11-2007 11:46 PM Post subject:

I vote for Pedro


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Post Posted: 08-18-2007 09:56 PM Post subject:

Deport Pedro.

I already voted SMF, IIRC.


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Post Posted: 08-18-2007 10:42 PM Post subject:

Also, not having to log in every time you visit is a bonus of a re-install.


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Post Posted: 08-21-2007 11:11 AM Post subject:

I vote for whatever forum means I can auto log.


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Post Posted: 08-22-2007 11:16 AM Post subject:

I vote for SMF myself it seems to be rather good and popular.


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Post Posted: 08-24-2007 07:26 AM Post subject:

Yea, im leaning in the SMF direction. Just have to make sure the port is safe. I want all the original posts. Im discussing it now with the SMF guys.


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Post Posted: 09-01-2007 08:14 PM Post subject:

the main thing is SMF is more secure and stable.some of the threads are good , but I don't mind a restart. Smile
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Post Posted: 09-04-2007 12:04 AM Post subject:

semi related... I had a phpBB board for a Role play and recently switched to a SMF board (we had some security issues with the phpBB and we had no issues with it. So based on the expirence I had I would say SMF is the way to go

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Post Posted: 10-06-2007 10:49 PM Post subject:

Any way that saves the old posts and files is fine with me.


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Post Posted: 10-07-2007 07:07 PM Post subject:

We'd probably clean up the forum, deleting some topic which aren't useful; it'd only use up space. I haven't heard from Raven what his strategy will be, though.

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Post Posted: 04-03-2008 11:26 PM Post subject:

This maybe late but if I were you I would stick to phpBB or maybe get the fully modded version which has better security features.I would maybe add a couple of themes though.

There are certian thingsSMF can't do.These boards maybe pain to update but one it is done it is done.

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