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 Jul 17 2005, 12:40 AM
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The Ghost in our Machine  Group: Retired Admins Posts: 166 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Unlisted Datastore Member No.: 52  |
I'm currently working on upgrading a test copy of the forums to a recent version of the Invision software that we use. When we finally do the switch to the new version, the skin that you are currently looking at is going to go the way of the dodo and we'll be running a more mundane skin that looks a lot more like the default, at least for the beginning. It's tough to keep skins up to date when new releases come out, and this one is so far out of date that updating it is really not an option. I'll post a test URL in this thread when I'm ready to open the doors for people to give it a beating, I just wanted to give everyone a heads-up about what we're working on. |
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Jul 17 2005, 01:33 PM
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The Ghost in our Machine Group: Retired Admins Posts: 166 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Unlisted Datastore Member No.: 52 |
So, I did a dry-run of the install of the latest version of Invision last night and it went quite well. I've decided to open the test forums up for people to play wit, but first a caveat: these forums are strictly for testing; content may be wiped at any time. Also keep in mind that right now they're 100% stock Invision default, the only thing that has been done is to import a snapshot of the live forum data to test against.
With that said, you can reach them at: http://forums-beta.dumpshock.com/ Please reply in this thread with any comments or suggestions. |
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Jul 20 2005, 01:26 AM
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Jesus Freak Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,141 Joined: 23-April 04 From: Anaheim, CA Member No.: 6,274 |
It would be much better to have the forum resize itself to the browser window. I'm not a big fan of fixed width forums.
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Jul 20 2005, 01:53 AM
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The Ghost in our Machine Group: Retired Admins Posts: 166 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Unlisted Datastore Member No.: 52 |
I agree, I just downloaded that theme today to play with. It will not be fixed width when we launch. Thanks for the feedback though, I'm glad someone is looking. :)
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Jul 20 2005, 03:43 AM
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Jesus Freak Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,141 Joined: 23-April 04 From: Anaheim, CA Member No.: 6,274 |
Yeah, and while I like silver as a color, there isn't a whole lot fo contrast on that theme. Though, I'm guessing you already know that and plan to change things up a bit.
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Jul 20 2005, 03:56 AM
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Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill. Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,545 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gloomy Boise Idaho Member No.: 2,006 |
LOVE IT!!!
I like that you can change the theme, the blue one matched the Main DS page and was easy on the eyes. When are we moving to it? |
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Jul 20 2005, 11:21 AM
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The Ghost in our Machine Group: Retired Admins Posts: 166 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Unlisted Datastore Member No.: 52 |
It'll probably be a couple of weeks before we try any kind of switch to the new version. I want to make sure that the server is r completely stable before I go mucking about with new versions.
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Jul 21 2005, 07:25 PM
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Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill. Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,545 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gloomy Boise Idaho Member No.: 2,006 |
I notice you removed the silver skin. While I didn't like it a few people I showed it to liked it a lot. Any chance we could have that back?
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Jul 21 2005, 08:12 PM
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The Ghost in our Machine Group: Retired Admins Posts: 166 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Unlisted Datastore Member No.: 52 |
Good question. Technically, it's possible to have a number of skins that the users can select between. Practically, however, that's only viable if you don't do any mods that would have to be replicated across all skins since it becomes a maintenance nightmare.
I'll do my best to keep skin mods to a minimum, since it makes upgrades simpler for us if nothing else. If I manage to keep things fairly "stock" we should be able to have multiple skins for you to choose from. How's that for a non-answer? :) |
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Jul 22 2005, 12:58 AM
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Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill. Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,545 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gloomy Boise Idaho Member No.: 2,006 |
You're a lawyer right?
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Jul 22 2005, 03:57 AM
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The Ghost in our Machine Group: Retired Admins Posts: 166 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Unlisted Datastore Member No.: 52 |
Lawyer? *splutter* How long did you say you wanted to be banned for, again?
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Jul 23 2005, 06:41 PM
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Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill. Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,545 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gloomy Boise Idaho Member No.: 2,006 |
15 to life?
Sorry, its just that lawyers and middle managers are the kings of 'non-answers'. :grinbig: |
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Jul 29 2005, 07:36 PM
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Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill. Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,545 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gloomy Boise Idaho Member No.: 2,006 |
Any set date on the change over yet?
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Jul 30 2005, 12:03 AM
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The Ghost in our Machine Group: Retired Admins Posts: 166 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Unlisted Datastore Member No.: 52 |
Nope, not yet. I'd like to have a logo chosen for the grand re-opening, and the contest for that doesn't end until 8/8.
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Sep 23 2005, 06:39 PM
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Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill. Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,545 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gloomy Boise Idaho Member No.: 2,006 |
Any update on the change over?
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Dec 8 2005, 11:48 PM
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Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill. Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,545 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gloomy Boise Idaho Member No.: 2,006 |
So its been 4 months, any word?
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Dec 16 2005, 03:24 AM
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The Ghost in our Machine Group: Retired Admins Posts: 166 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Unlisted Datastore Member No.: 52 |
Not really. Life has a way of kicking me in the balls lately and I have had zero time to even think about Dumpshock, much less handle the forum upgrade. I'm taking some much need time off the week after Christmas and I might try to revisit this then, but I don't want to create any unrealistic expectations (again) ao I'm not going to promise anything this time. I'd definitely like to get it done since I feel like I've been neglecting things, but with everything that goes on in my house on a weekly basis with a job, wife, 4 kids, and just living in general, it's hard to find the time. No excuses, just reality.
Anyway, enough whining from me. I'll see what I can do. |
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Dec 16 2005, 12:21 PM
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Running, running, running Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,220 Joined: 18-October 04 From: North Carolina Member No.: 6,769 |
just dont forget the breath occasionally :) |
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Dec 16 2005, 05:23 PM
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Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill. Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,545 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gloomy Boise Idaho Member No.: 2,006 |
No worries. 4 kids wow, surprised you have time to day anything but play with them :) |
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Jan 26 2006, 01:11 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,379 Joined: 16-April 02 From: the LI shadows Member No.: 2,607 |
Was the upgrade why the site was inaccessible for the past 4 days (at least from my end)?
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Jan 26 2006, 01:18 AM
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The Ghost in our Machine Group: Retired Admins Posts: 166 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Unlisted Datastore Member No.: 52 |
No. Adam will be posting a short explanation and I'll try to follow it up later with more details.
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