Forum Software Change - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum

Mazda Gremlyn · 10-21-2009, 11:46 AM

We have been discussing moving the forum software over to vBulletin for some time now, and AF now has some techs freed up to throw at the task and would like the member's opinions on whether we should make the switch. This forum, after all, is here for you to use and enjoy and we want to give you what you want.

Changes:
- The garage, as it currently is, will disappear. There is just no way to port that info over properly to a new forum software. There will be a similar feature set up if we switch over, but you'll have to re-enter your info. We will give you ample warning to gather your info/pictures to save on your computer.
- Forum updates will be much easier for AF to implement, not to mention faster. The majority of their sites run vBulletin, so they are very familiar with it. This is definitely a good thing.
- More as we figure them out...

As of right now, we aren't clear if the transition is 100% smooth, sometimes things happen like all users needing to reset their passwords on their first login, but such things are usually a minor inconvenience compared to the long term stability we would gain.

Alan · 10-21-2009, 12:21 PM

I think it would be a good move as long as all the posts and logins don't get screwed up.

The primary reasons I stopped frequently visiting this site was due to the lack of organization, required login EVERY TIME, and the adwords.

Just my $0.02

Rawyzf · 10-21-2009, 12:27 PM

QUOTE (Alan @ Oct 21 2009, 11:21 AM)

Quote:

I think it would be a good move as long as all the posts and logins don't get screwed up.

The primary reasons I stopped frequently visiting this site was due to the lack of organization, required login EVERY TIME, and the adwords.

Just my $0.02[/b]

I agree 100% even though I don't have a Mazda anymore.

djquik1 · 10-21-2009, 12:29 PM

QUOTE (Alan @ Oct 21 2009, 11:21 AM)

Quote:

I think it would be a good move as long as all the posts and logins don't get screwed up.

The primary reasons I stopped frequently visiting this site was due to the lack of organization, required login EVERY TIME, and the adwords.

Just my $0.02[/b]

I agree with this statement 100%

AdminAF · 10-21-2009, 12:41 PM

QUOTE (Alan @ Oct 21 2009, 09:21 AM)

Quote:

I think it would be a good move as long as all the posts and logins don't get screwed up.

The primary reasons I stopped frequently visiting this site was due to the lack of organization, required login EVERY TIME, and the adwords.

Just my $0.02[/b]

Adwords? What adwords? Also, the required login thing and other bugs of the site will be gone if we upgrade. The site will be a lot more secure as well.

Nadeem

Rawyzf · 10-21-2009, 12:42 PM

QUOTE (Mazda Gremlyn @ Oct 21 2009, 10:46 AM)

Quote:

We have been discussing moving the forum software over to vBulletin for some time now, and AF now has some techs freed up to throw at the task and would like the member's opinions on whether we should make the switch. This forum, after all, is here for you to use and enjoy and we want to give you what you want.

Changes:
- The garage, as it currently is, will disappear. There is just no way to port that info over properly to a new forum software. There will be a similar feature set up if we switch over, but you'll have to re-enter your info. We will give you ample warning to gather your info/pictures to save on your computer.
- Forum updates will be much easier for AF to implement, not to mention faster. The majority of their sites run vBulletin, so they are very familiar with it. This is definitely a good thing.
- More as we figure them out...

As of right now, we aren't clear if the transition is 100% smooth, sometimes things happen like all users needing to reset their passwords on their first login, but such things are usually a minor inconvenience compared to the long term stability we would gain.[/b]

I just realized I bought my HID's for the Pontiac from you

long101 · 10-21-2009, 12:44 PM

QUOTE (Alan @ Oct 21 2009, 08:21 AM)

Quote:

I think it would be a good move as long as all the posts and logins don't get screwed up.

The primary reasons I stopped frequently visiting this site was due to the lack of organization, required login EVERY TIME, and the adwords.

Just my $0.02[/b]

Who has to login everytime? I sure dont. It sounds like the only downfall is that the garage will disappear which I dont care about.

LinkinX · 10-21-2009, 12:54 PM

Lets do it!

Alan · 10-21-2009, 01:03 PM

QUOTE (AdminAF @ Oct 21 2009, 11:41 AM)

Quote:

Adwords? What adwords? Also, the required login thing and other bugs of the site will be gone if we upgrade. The site will be a lot more secure as well.

Nadeem[/b]

Those annoying underlined words that pop up a balloon when you mouse over them. They may have been removed now, I don't know, like I said, I haven't been here as frequently.

QUOTE (long101 @ Oct 21 2009, 11:44 AM)

Quote:

Who has to login everytime? I sure dont. It sounds like the only downfall is that the garage will disappear which I dont care about.[/b]

I used to stay logged in all the time, but it seems if I don't visit for a day or two, or visit from another IP, I have to login again.

djuosnteisn · 10-21-2009, 01:08 PM

sure, do it.

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Mazda Gremlyn Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7,194 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	We have been discussing moving the forum software over to vBulletin for some time now, and AF now has some techs freed up to throw at the task and would like the member's opinions on whether we should make the switch. This forum, after all, is here for you to use and enjoy and we want to give you what you want. Changes: - The garage, as it currently is, will disappear. There is just no way to port that info over properly to a new forum software. There will be a similar feature set up if we switch over, but you'll have to re-enter your info. We will give you ample warning to gather your info/pictures to save on your computer. - Forum updates will be much easier for AF to implement, not to mention faster. The majority of their sites run vBulletin, so they are very familiar with it. This is definitely a good thing. - More as we figure them out... As of right now, we aren't clear if the transition is 100% smooth, sometimes things happen like all users needing to reset their passwords on their first login, but such things are usually a minor inconvenience compared to the long term stability we would gain. __________________ 2004 Mazda6s MTX: Injen/CP-E Tunable, Espelier Lowering Springs, Racing Beat Sway Bars, 6gunrocket endlinks 1988 323 GTX: It LIVES!!

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Alan Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 856 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I think it would be a good move as long as all the posts and logins don't get screwed up. The primary reasons I stopped frequently visiting this site was due to the lack of organization, required login EVERY TIME, and the adwords. Just my $0.02

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