bart182

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« on: 06-15-2003 21:10 »
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It seems like PEEL is running into a lot of problems lately, and it seems like there's always a problem involing this extremely out-dated UBB system.
it uses resources and bandwidth, many things dont work right, it's search feature is out dated and doesnt work sometimes (and now we can't edit posts, and we had problems with 'last post by')
I say we start using a new system, that has added features with less bandwidth usage.
We could subscribe to threads, ignore users, and have a lot more options for moderators (such as temp ban with timers)
With any new system, I'm sure marc could make a style that easily resembles the way PEEL looks now. It might look a little different, but we'd get used to it.
I asked marc about this already, and he said even if he did want to change board systems, he couldn't, because the host doesnt have mysql in the package he has, and it would cost more to have it enabled... though, I can't image it's that much more, and people on peel are already paying the bills of the board anyway (mostly).
Anyway, I just figured I'd see what you all think.
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Anarchist

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If mArc said it can't happen, it can't happen. Why start a thread about it if you already know the answer? Yeah, this UBB setup IS extremely outdated, but it's better than nothing.
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bart182

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I don't know why I made the thread... I just figured we could discuss it to see what happens.
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Grim

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you can probably blame that on Cartoon Network
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Melllvar

DOOP Secretary

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I'm not one of these people who thinks that they always know better, so I'll go along with whatever Marc thinks, as he knows best, it's his board.
I would certainly re-register if that was called for, but at the moment, it isn't.
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Tweek

UberMod
DOOP Secretary

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I think it is best to keep this board, there are few problems with it, sure it is occasionally slow but not very often.
If the board got replaced I'd join PEEL Mk2, but I can see people that only post once or twice a week, or less, not bothering.
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Otis P Jivefunk

DOOP Secretary

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Call me nostalgic, but I like it the way it is. Sure it has it's problams, but nothings perfect. Unless things get really bad, I'd rather keep it how it is.
[Zapp]Call me back when it's a catastrophe[/Zapp]
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Anarchist

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I'm not certain on this, so correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this ancient CGI-based system suck a hell of a lot more power out of the server than it should? As far as I know, PHP-based systems are significantly more efficient. It would be cost-effective. Also, the Internet is littered with cheap [PHP/MySQL-offering] webhosts. But yeah, moving = downtime + taking more time out of the admin's life than it should. So I don't blame you for sticking with this rusty piece of antiquated code. It does work, after all.
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Teral

Helpy McHelphelp
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« Reply #22 on: 06-16-2003 15:02 »
« Last Edit on: 06-16-2003 15:02 »
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PEEL can be hard to wrestle occasionally, but most of the time it runs smoothly (like now). I'm for staying with this system, it feels "cosy".
You know, like a pair of old, wornout shoes. Sure, the string is broken and there's a tiny hole in the front, but they're comfortable and you wouldn't trade them for the world.
Can the old threads even be converted to the new system? I would hate to lose those threads in General Discussion, HR, Fanart, etc. Those threads are full of information, and are part of Futurama history.
Anyway, whatever mArc decides I'll back.
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Allen

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If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If it starts spitting fire and booting users out, then it's time to change. But it's fine for now.
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Loki

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I vote for changes.
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Sil

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I think it's fine. I've never had a problem with it, but I'm the world's worst with computers, so I probably wouldn't know a problem if it came up and kicked me in the ass.
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Sil

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Yeah that's true. But also, the titles of the threads don't always have anything to do with the body of the thread, so it doesn't come up in the search. For eg, it might be about...Nibbler's involvement in bringing Fry to the Future, but it might be named "bite my shiny metal ass" or something.
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Killerfox

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i really think its okay the way it is now, i cant see the need for changes, besides all the treads already in existance..... no, its okay to leave it the way it is
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Anarchist

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Originally posted by Australian Guy: Still WTH is XUBB. Infopop seemed to be saying it was better, perhaps we could change to that. I'm sure it is better, but that's not saying much. Why go with an expensive board like UBB, though? There are excellent free boards out there. (Yes, I AM a phpBB advocate.) *sigh*... Won't happen, though. The one thing I hate the MOST about people is that they're afraid of change.
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Anarchist

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Um... you are aware of hundreds of various themes being available, right? Including some pretty blue ones, I'm sure. Also, another thing I've been meaning to mention - a move wouldn't necesserily mean we lose all the posts and accounts, and start from scratch. There are tools available to convert these things into a different board's format.
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Anarchist

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phpBB is very moddable. Possibly the most moddable (and the most modded) board around, since it's free and it's very well coded. Just check out www.phpbbhacks.com . If you want a particular feature, chances are, someone already made it available. That's basicly why I love it.
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