New GDF!!!

Post by **grant** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:04 am

I'm looking into upgrading phpBB to version 3. Check out the benefits:

http://www.phpbb.com/about/features/

It looks like we'll gain a lot of the new features that we've been wanting!

To Do:
- Add ads back. -DONE
- Add Gun Dog Forum header back -DONE
- Adjust colors from blue to old colors.
- Look into html in signature issue... -DONE
The new forum only allows BB code in the signature. I've added this feature to PerfectPedigrees.com. Just login to Perfect Pedigrees and select My Admin. Next to a pedigree select "Get Webpage Code." Copy the BB code and past it into your signature.

Notes:
- This thing has so many features, I'm still figuring it out...
- Nice Moderator section for our mods. Looks like I don't have to custom write as much code for moderation...
- Members can use report this post feature to report bad posts...
- Members can upload file attachments with their posts
- Polls can have multiple answers...

Grant

Idaho Outlaw · Post by **Idaho Outlaw** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:21 am

I don't know what much of those attributes are, but free upgrade's are alway's nice. I also see that it allow's multiple votes. That would solve one of the problems bigshooter was having yesterday!

JakeDD · Post by **JakeDD** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:30 am

Definitely some good features there, Grant. I'd say go for it.
One feature I think would be very helpful is the "Report Post" functionality.
Would help ID & eliminate the spam easier.

AT2 · Post by **AT2** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:44 am

I run a board on that version, it is very nice and much simpler for attaching pics and such.

BigShooter · Post by **BigShooter** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:42 am

Nice additional security and control features.

I see you could add subscriptions if desired.

Sounds like Ver. 3 is already past beta testing.

I didn't see any negatives.

Mark

Post by **Ayres** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:23 am

Looks good to me!

tfbirddog2 · Post by **tfbirddog2** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:54 pm

Sweet run with it.

NC Quailhunter · Post by **NC Quailhunter** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:07 pm

I am a technilogical dinosaur so I don't know what most of that stuff means. However, if it keeps the spammers and the porn off the site than I say do it. This site is too good to be attacked with that trash.

snips · Post by **snips** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:14 pm

If it is the same as the upgrade the GSP Forum made I do not like it. For dial up I cannot get anything to load, and I can't get hi speed here. So I do not get on there anymore.

firstchoicehardwood · Post by **firstchoicehardwood** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:23 pm

Brenda if you have a phone line you should be able to get high speed Internet. It's called DSL and it is basically as fast as cable. Much nicer than waiting 15 min. for dial-up to load a page. Thought I would just let you know.

On another note I have been trying to load a picture in here of my Brittany for the past month off my camera. Keeps telling me the file is to big. Any suggestions would help. Thanks.

Post by **pear** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:29 pm

Brenda if you have a phone line you should be able to get high speed Internet. It's called DSL and it is basically as fast as cable. Much nicer than waiting 15 min. for dial-up to load a page. Thought I would just let you know.

Sure wish this was true, but it's not. You have to be within so many miles of the main transsmission line, (and it's not all that far) before you can get DSL on your phone line. Been there done that... "pear"

CherrystoneWeims · Post by **CherrystoneWeims** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:38 pm

snips wrote:If it is the same as the upgrade the GSP Forum made I do not like it. For dial up I cannot get anything to load, and I can't get hi speed here. So I do not get on there anymore.

Brenda, I am in the same boat as you. The only solution that I found was to go with a satelite dish for my online needs. It's much faster than the dial-up and I am happy with it.

Pear is right you can't always get DSL if you have phone service.

Post by **ezzy333** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 3:06 pm

DSL is only within a little over a couple of miles. Brenda, check out the wireless, I think that is the way to go.

Ezzy

markj · Post by **markj** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 3:16 pm

I also live outside DSL/Cable land. I am looking into a cell phone card for the laptop. Another alt to dial up.

DSL is like 3000 ft from the CO or Central Office

Hotpepper · Post by **Hotpepper** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 3:29 pm

It looks like a great deal to me.

Pepper

Killer Instinct · Post by **Killer Instinct** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 3:57 pm

Go for it... Looks good....

mtlee · Post by **mtlee** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:09 pm

Looks good to me too!

BigShooter · Post by **BigShooter** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:45 pm

DSL depends upon how far you are from a hub or repeater, usually located at a central office. If I had to deal with dial up I'd tear my hair out.

snips · Post by **snips** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:51 pm

I have called every company I could find on the internet, and no go. I have DirectTV and can't get it thru them. I am in a dead spot or something. Hope I can still get on here if it is changed.

Post by **Ayres** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:27 pm

snips wrote:If it is the same as the upgrade the GSP Forum made I do not like it. For dial up I cannot get anything to load, and I can't get hi speed here. So I do not get on there anymore.

It's not the same. Shorthairs.net uses a forum with the extension .aspx, while GDF uses .php boards. (Different language) That, and the look of GDF is just so much better (the stylesheet).

Post by **Ayres** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:28 pm

Also, if you have DirectTV you might look into HughesNet (formerly DirectWay)

CherrystoneWeims · Post by **CherrystoneWeims** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:11 pm

Ayres wrote:Also, if you have DirectTV you might look into HughesNet (formerly DirectWay)

I have HughesNet and it works for me. We don't have anything else available where I live.

Brenda, you can call Hughes.net yourself. I was stonewalled by DirectTV and told there wasn't anything available by them. Then I found out about Hughes.

Post by **grant** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:44 am

TONS of options, Lots to learn, and I need to make mega changes... So, hang in there with me...

wems2371 · Post by **wems2371** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:45 am

Wow, throwing me for a loop here. Old set up sure was pretty/stylish, but I guess we'll get use to looking at this too...........especially if it keeps the spammers out. Guessing you're not done yet either. No problems here, logging in or seeing site. Thanks for all the effort you put into it. Denise

AHGSP · Post by **AHGSP** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:51 am

WOW! Hit my GDF Bookmark and I thought I clicked the wrong bookmark for a sec..... couldn't understand how, it's the first one at the top of the list and judging by how everything new looks, it will remain at the very top of the short list of worthwhile forums! Looks GREAT so far Grant!
Although I feel like I'm driving in London! Everything is on the "wrong" side of the road

Post by **grant** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:01 am

snips wrote:If it is the same as the upgrade the GSP Forum made I do not like it. For dial up I cannot get anything to load, and I can't get hi speed here. So I do not get on there anymore.

Not the same forum... Also Brenda, I disabled a security setting that I think was breaking your WebTV connection...

WiskeyJaR · Post by **WiskeyJaR** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:16 am

I like the new look...just one thing....wheres the green?

Post by **grant** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:29 am

It will be back =)

sweetsong · Post by **sweetsong** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:33 am

Wow!! Threw me for a loop.

Terry

sjohnny · Post by **sjohnny** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:33 am

I think it looks good, definitely different. I also thought I had gone to the wrong page at first.

Is there a link to go to "previous post" or "next post" that I'm just missing or is it not here?

Thanks,
John

phermes1 · Post by **phermes1** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:50 am

Fancy!!!

bird · Post by **bird** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:12 am

Post by **grant** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:29 am

bird wrote:I don't like the new look....

It looks to generic and blah. I really liked the look of the Old GDF site to be honest with you.

Sometimes change is not a good thing and I think GDF took a step backwards with this new appearance scheme.

jmo

bird

Dude, give me some time to adjust the theme. =) The version we were using was 2.0, is was no longer being developed... So, we evolve...

BigShooter · Post by **BigShooter** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:40 am

I don't know if you can choose colors. I'm getting used to the pale blue but the brown & whites of the old version reminded me of fall, hunting and dogs.

Post by **grant** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:50 am

See my first post =) I just listed my To Do, so you all can see where I'm at...

bird · Post by **bird** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:18 am

Post by **ezzy333** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:19 am

Can we wait to voice an opinion till we see the new version? This is like seeing a car frame with the motor mounted on the assembly line and saying we don't like the looks of the new car. You can't judge till you see it.

If watching the transition is really a bother then the site could be shut down while under remodeling. I like this way a whole lot better. And I'm sure the new version will be good when it is finished.

Ezzy

gotblika · Post by **gotblika** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:18 pm

I like it with the username/avatar on the right, I rather have that be cut off when someone post bigger pictures so you don't have to be scrolling back and forth sideways.

ohiogsp - 2 · Post by **ohiogsp - 2** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:21 pm

When I tried to get on the board it said my password did not transfer. The e-mail it sent my new password to was an old one. I e-mail you grant but thought I would post it here also. I need a new password for my origianl ohiogsp login. Thanks, Grant. I am sure the board will be way better from the change.

prairiefire · Post by **prairiefire** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:48 pm

This looks sweet!

Thanks for all of the effort you put into making this such a wonderful forum, Grant.
Sarah

mtlee · Post by **mtlee** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:11 pm

Looks cool!

GsPJustin · Post by **GsPJustin** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:45 pm

I definatly liked the old colors and layout but ehh... I guess with good comes changes.

Oh and the Signature thing is weird to.

BigShooter · Post by **BigShooter** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:42 pm

Grant him the patience and fortitude to change the things he can
Grant me the serenity to accept the things that will not be changed and
Grant us the wisdom to know a good thing when we see it.

Mark

Post by **grant** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:06 pm

Signatures fixed now... See the first post of this thread...

testing123 · Post by **testing123** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:58 pm

Testing.... Report this post...

Post by **grant** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:01 pm

I've created a Hall of Fame Forum under the General Chat section. Over time, let me know which threads you think should go in there....

ohiogsp · Post by **ohiogsp** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:37 pm

ohiogsp - 2 wrote:When I tried to get on the board it said my password did not transfer. The e-mail it sent my new password to was an old one. I e-mail you grant but thought I would post it here also. I need a new password for my origianl ohiogsp login. Thanks, Grant. I am sure the board will be way better from the change.

Working great now thanks Grant.

Nebraska · Post by **Nebraska** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:17 pm

I can finally log in from HOME!!!! You da man.....

gwgdog66 · Post by **gwgdog66** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:29 pm

grant wrote:TONS of options, Lots to learn, and I need to make mega changes... So, hang in there with me...

I like it so far

lightonthebay · Post by **lightonthebay** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:08 am

Thank you for your effort and time, Grant.

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