Author Topic: Seems like a lot of little problems...  (Read 5159 times)

sheepdog

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Seems like a lot of little problems...
« on: February 22, 2013, 11:43:27 PM »
Seems like a lot of little problems are creeping in, probably due to the age of this software. VB is nearing version 5, and this is still 3 and they are likely dropping support soon and their prices have only gone up. The hackers have found holes, and patch on top of patch has been applied. I think it's time to move on.

Once I get the new backup system flushed out, I am going to look to moving this place over to SMF.


This won't entirely be an easy transition as SMF does things quite a bit differently, I will try and get some tutorials ready before the switch so you guys can find everything. Banning spammers by IP and email is a piece of cake. I do need to find a plug in to allow timed bans though.

Spam management is MUCH better, you guys think you see a lot of spam, and the truth is, this system is keeping out A TON of it. The new forum will be better at this. It's so good, I will only have to block a few email services as opposed to almost every free one available.

This does mean a new look though, and that will send some users into a rage, so be ready.
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« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2013, 12:11:25 AM »
Is there going to be some downtime during the transition to SMF?

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« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2013, 09:09:05 AM »
I'm looking forward to it.  I've set up a forum or two using SMF, seemed easy to use.
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« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2013, 12:59:44 AM »
Quote from: gabskee;120387
Is there going to be some downtime during the transition to SMF?

As little as possible.
"When trouble arises and things look bad, there is always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is crazy." --Dave Berry