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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jan 13, 2013 9:39:35 GMT
ProBoards has updated the “ProBoards Forum Software”. It has been under BETA testing for some time now. The new forum software will be available from 24th January 2013. Consequently, our forum will be updated as well, and it will look like this. This thread has been made to inform all the members about the upgrade and it will be updated in the coming days to keep you informed.
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Post by samwiseg on Jan 13, 2013 18:45:50 GMT
Thanks for that BB, good to know
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jan 13, 2013 21:30:44 GMT
You're welcome Sam
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Post by stace on Jan 14, 2013 0:33:35 GMT
Will there be any new features, BB?
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 14, 2013 8:15:04 GMT
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jan 14, 2013 8:18:51 GMT
Well the general feeling is that it is not mind blowing but it is light years ahead of what they currently have It looks a lot better, current and neat. It has more designs. The code is a lot better. They call it "Future of the Free Online Forum". Here are some of the forum features one can look forward to... A single, global loginGone are the days of having to remember numerous different logins to access all of your favorite forums. With our new global login, you can access all your favorite forums with the same account details. Switching between your accounts is a breeze, and registering on a new forum takes only seconds. AJAX driven searchProBoards has taken forum search to the next level. ProBoards v5 introduces our new AJAX driven "live-search" tools that bring up search results as you type. We know that being able to sort through forum content is key, and our new search system delivers the results you expect in the Web 2.0 world. Avatar CreatorWe know that when you join a forum you don't always have a forum avatar ready to go. We are happy to introduce our new v5 Avatar Maker! This flash-based tool allows you to create a unique, engaging, and fun avatars on any ProBoards forum you join. Integrated Forum NotificationsOur new v5 forum software integrates new notifications into the forum experience. These notifications can tell you when someone quoted you, tagged you in a post, liked a post you made, and much more. This provides a much more engaging experience and encourages forum participation. Forum Activity FeedsProBoards v5 introduces a great new way to stay up to date with your friends. You can easily "follow" other members on the forum to build a customized activity feed for the members you care about. You can also see what an individual member has been up to in their profile's Activity tab, such as postings they have made, posts they liked, and much more. Activity feeds help you and your members stay more engaged with your forum. Strong Privacy ControlsOur privacy controls help you control your forum experience. You can restrict who can see your activity feed, prevent members from following you, block members from sending you messages, hide posts made by specific forum members, and much more. Integrated Moderation ToolsIntegrated into ProBoards v5 are new tools that help your moderator team communicate effectively and efficiently. Forum members can report posts to your moderation team for possible action. Our tools provide your moderators what they need to effectively review, discuss, and take action in a given situation. Visual Posting EditorProBoards v5 integrates an amazing WYSIWYG editor into the posting experience. This posting editor allows you to visually see what your post will look like as you create it.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jan 14, 2013 8:22:11 GMT
You beat me to it ;D
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 14, 2013 8:24:05 GMT
But your post was more detailed BB
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Jan 14, 2013 12:40:40 GMT
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 14, 2013 13:58:28 GMT
Thanks Julie. Unfortunately, if we are forced to update, as looks likely then we shall have to embrace it. I'm sure we'll get used to it.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 14, 2013 13:59:02 GMT
Also lets us not forget that this forum is free.
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Post by Learner on Jan 14, 2013 20:41:31 GMT
The upgrade looks interesting to me! Is this true about Bookmarks: "Bookmark Notification — Optionally receive a personal message or email when one of your bookmarks has been updated." My reason for asking is (probably due to my Internet security settings) I cannot see anything to indicate new posts / replies in threads that I have contributed to... so I search around endlessly trying to recall where I was the last time I visited....and then I get side-tracked reading something interesting An email letting me know someone has posted in the same thread as me would be very useful.... I think.
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Post by Hezz on Jan 14, 2013 23:07:10 GMT
I am having enough trouble finding my around a new computer with windows8. If there are any frustrations with the forum I can blame it all on the computer!
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Post by Learner on Jan 14, 2013 23:36:59 GMT
I am having enough trouble finding my around a new computer with windows8. If there are any frustrations with the forum I can blame it all on the computer! Windows 8? We've got about the same number - all double glazed thankfully 'cause it's cold outside! ;D Seriously I'm running limping on WindowsXP "professional" with some very fancy internet security... so secure I sometimes can''t see a thing even with my glasses on.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jan 15, 2013 7:40:45 GMT
The upgrade looks interesting to me! Is this true about Bookmarks: "Bookmark Notification — Optionally receive a personal message or email when one of your bookmarks has been updated." My reason for asking is (probably due to my Internet security settings) I cannot see anything to indicate new posts / replies in threads that I have contributed to... so I search around endlessly trying to recall where I was the last time I visited....and then I get side-tracked reading something interesting An email letting me know someone has posted in the same thread as me would be very useful.... I think. One can receive email notifications even in this version of ProBoards.
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