PKForum: first preview... an alternative to Orca - part 3
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Prashank and I updated the PKForum test site with the latest changes and now invite everyone in the BoonEx community to visit. Please create an account and see if you like what we have so far. We think we're very close to having a new Dolphin Forum module ready for everyone with a D7.1 site to use. The test site can be found at: http://pkforum.dolphinhelp.com. After you've created an account and logged in you will see member-only info for how you can access the Admin settings for the PKForum module. You'll be able to make config changes... please put them back once you've finished playing with the settings. Send us your feedback privately or leave your comments in the new forum... thank you! Note: your new account will be automatically activated... no email confirmation. So you can log in immediately. Paul :-) http://pkforum.dolphinhelp.com |
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Got that error when I tried to make a post. Only tried 3 paragraphs of dummy text with a 2mb photo attachment, Also, there didn't seem to be a way to delete an attachment once it was selected. My opinions expressed on this site, in no way represent those of Boonex or Boonex employees. |
@HL... thank you for the feedback... I've added a couple of "bug" issues to our bitbucket list. http://pkforum.dolphinhelp.com |
@HL, The file attachment file size is a limitation beyond the control of the PKForum code... it's determined by the server setup. Regarding not being able to remove an attachment (without canceling the post)... I see that's true but for the first attachment only. I vaguely remember discussing this with Prashank several months ago but seems I forgot to add an issue to our bitbucket list so it could be resolved. I'll do that ASAP, thank you. --- Paul http://pkforum.dolphinhelp.com |
Some really useful 'upgrade' features with this over Orca and much needed. Can you give an estimate on when it might be released? Just that Im soon to launch a site that has forum central to its structure! Would prefer to delay it in order to use this, than launch it without having to switch forums just after launch!
will it be days, weeks, or ....months! :-) |
Don't worry about that error, HL. Its on DO server and i just installed everything but didn't put any time to configure it to run properly, maybe because, i never wanted to run it forever, its just temporary setup. You would't have that error on your server if you configured your server properly and you if your other modules works fine ;) so much to do.... |
Maybe is a good idea to insert "Preview Post" before submiting post, if it's possible... I guess there's a lot of work, maybe in the future you will add it. In any case, this is something that I can not wait to see on my site... |
Also, there didn't seem to be a way to delete an attachment once it was selected. https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=431098 Firefox is getting more buggier and unstable these days. EDIT: On IE too, so looking for a fix now... so much to do.... |
Some really useful 'upgrade' features with this over Orca and much needed. Can you give an estimate on when it might be released? Just that Im soon to launch a site that has forum central to its structure! Would prefer to delay it in order to use this, than launch it without having to switch forums just after launch!
will it be days, weeks, or ....months! :-) There will be an import function that will import your Orca boards and posts. Geeks, making the world a better place |
Maybe is a good idea to insert "Preview Post" before submiting post, if it's possible... I guess there's a lot of work, maybe in the future you will add it. In any case, this is something that I can not wait to see on my site... @SirOliver, I've added your suggestion to our new feature ideas list... for a future upgrade... thank you :-) http://pkforum.dolphinhelp.com |
epaulo said: @ Rod: answers are 1>yes, 2>yes, 3>yes, 4>no, and 'yes' to access... please send me a private message with your email address and I'll send you some login info for testing. Thank you, Paul :-) 1. a homepage block, with recent forum posts, showing user's avatar, post preview, date posted... 2. the lightning bolt next to unread posts 3. ability for user to view posts for a topic oldest or newest first 4. forum search integrated with site search Can I have access to the test site to give it a spin? Thanks, Rod Hi Paul, 1. I understand the correct response was 'no' here. Is the homepage block with recent forum posts available with the first release? 3. I understand the correct response was 'no' here. Can you indicate when users will be able to do this? 4. Can you indicate when this will be available? Every module should be part of the site search (and is, apart from the forum), otherwise well, it's not a site search! This is just a keyword search so should be simple to implement. Without it the forum module will still feel like a standalone tack-on. :)
I will be very happy to purchase your revitalised forum module, but I need these features. Thanks, Rod Rod | www.mystampworld.net | hosted with BoonexHosting.com |
1. a homepage block, with recent forum posts, showing user's avatar, post preview, date posted... --> Is the homepage block with recent forum posts available with the first release? 3. ability for user to view posts for a topic oldest or newest first --> Can you indicate when users will be able to do this? 4. forum search integrated with site search --> Can you indicate when this will be available?
#1... the option to add a Latest Posts block on the homepage has been added... check out http://pkforum.dolphinhelp.com #3 ... an option for each site user to control whether a topic's posts are listed from oldest to newest or visa versa will not be added to the initial release nor is it being considered for the second release. At this point in time you are the only person to request such a feature and it's not a simple thing to add. #4 ... we have no plans to integrate the forum search with the site search for the first release... but we are considering it for the second release. --- Paul http://pkforum.dolphinhelp.com |
Thanks Paul, then it seems like I need to wait a while. Regarding 3. Sorry, but I don't understand your reasoning with this. You've implemented it at the admin level, for the admin to choose which sequence posts should appear, but don't you see that's a useless option? Who cares what the admin's preference is, when it's the users preference that matters. I am saying that in this case the option has been ill conceived and should be addressed properly, as it is on popular forum software such as phpBB (see attached for phpBB user display preferences). Regarding 4, I guess I'm a little disappointed that this cannot be included with the initial release, as it's just a few lines of code. I have a different mind set here. I see it as a bug not being part of site search, it's that simple. You need to support the existing Dolphin features, and this is the first search that new users to a site will use. Please don't see this as criticism per se, sometimes I'm just a bit blunt when I'm passionate about something. Rod | www.mystampworld.net | hosted with BoonexHosting.com |
JuSt ChEcKiNg In......... How we doin on a beta release? http://towtalk.net ... Hosted by Zarconia.net! |
JuSt ChEcKiNg In......... How we doin on a beta release? Beta is already released. We are not gonna release it the wild tho, our public release will be a stable version. so much to do.... |
any estimated ETA?
JuSt ChEcKiNg In......... How we doin on a beta release? Beta is already released. We are not gonna release it the wild tho, our public release will be a stable version.
yes, I searched before asking.... |
Mobile,Mobile,Mobile The usage of www is changing rapidly, cause of that i think its much needed that forums could be accesible via the mobile apps. Greetz and keep up the awesome work |
@FFP Mult: should be soon... we're working on one final major feature... moderator notifications... to make sure it's working as we'd planned it. Once that's passed the testing phase we'll be able to provide a good estimate for when PKForum will be ready for the Market. any estimated ETA?
JuSt ChEcKiNg In......... How we doin on a beta release? Beta is already released. We are not gonna release it the wild tho, our public release will be a stable version.
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awesomesauce @FFP Mult: should be soon... we're working on one final major feature... moderator notifications... to make sure it's working as we'd planned it. Once that's passed the testing phase we'll be able to provide a good estimate for when PKForum will be ready for the Market. any estimated ETA?
JuSt ChEcKiNg In......... How we doin on a beta release? Beta is already released. We are not gonna release it the wild tho, our public release will be a stable version.
yes, I searched before asking.... |
mark this. I am planning a new site with forum based and this looks like the solution. |
By the way, if this forum can translate into other languages that would be a big plus. Because I notice most of Dolphin webmasters are not English speakers (originally).
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By the way, if this forum can translate into other languages that would be a big plus. Because I notice most of Dolphin webmasters are not English speakers (originally).
It uses lang keys for everything on frontend, so why not... so much to do.... |
Here's a list I've concocted using phpBB's features that I'm hoping the PKForum folks can look at and update. To make it easy, each feature is prepended with Osho|PKForum: By changing instances to red (not supported) or green (supported) in colour, like this Osho|PKForum or Osho|PKForum or Osho|PKForum or Osho|PKForum and re-posting here, we'll have a great feature comparison list. Everything I've missed can be added too.  GeneralLicensed under the GPLv2Osho|PKForum: is open source, licensed under Version 2 of the GNU GPL. Written in PHPOsho|PKForum: is written in the PHP programming language.  Basic FeaturesUTF-8 SupportOsho|PKForum: is fully compatible with UTF-8 and uses it as the default character encoding. XHTML 1.0 Strict CompliantOsho|PKForum: complies 100% with the W3C specifications for XHTML 1.0 Strict. User PreferencesOsho|PKForum: offers a completely modularised User Control Panel to give users full control over their account on the board. See the Users section for more details. ModerationOsho|PKForum: provides tools in order to moderate your board. See the Moderators section for details. AdministrationOsho|PKForum: provides an Administration Control Panel which allows you to configure and customise your board. See the Administration section for details. Search Engine Spider HandlingOsho|PKForum: comes pre-loaded with configuration for the most common spiders and optimises your board when they visit. Unread Message TrackingOsho|PKForum: keeps track of the topics and posts users have and have not read, including between sessions. Private Message SystemOsho|PKForum: allows Users to send messages to one another directly via the board. See the Private Messaging section for details.  PostingFlat Topic StructureOsho|PKForum: utilises a flat topic and post structure, rather than threaded. tinyMCEOsho|PKForum: allows users to format their posts, insert images and links, and post emoticons using the tinyMCE editor. Osho|PKForum: images can be uploaded or linked when using the tinyMCE editor. AttachmentsOsho|PKForum: provides the ability to post multiple attachments to posts. Osho|PKForum: the types and size of files allowed to be posted is fully configurable within the ACP. Quick ReplyOsho|PKForum: provides a simple posting box on the board to facilitate faster replies to topics without having to load the Posting page. Smilies & EmoticonsOsho|PKForum: supports smilies. Osho|PKForum: you also have the option of adding custom smilies. QuotingOsho|PKForum: allows users to quote another user's post within their own. Osho|PKForum: supports nested quoting, as well. Word CensorsOsho|PKForum: allows you to implement word censors and language filters to automatically eliminate or replace choice words or phrases. Syntax HighlightingOsho|PKForum: when placing code within a post using BBCode, can automatically highlight the syntax to make it easier to read. Post DraftsOsho|PKForum: allows users to save unfinished posts to their Drafts so they can finish them later. PollsOsho|PKForum: offers a configurable Polling feature for topics. Osho|PKForum: Multiple polling options as well as time limits can be set. Osho|PKForum: users can be allowed or disallowed to change their vote at a later time. Osho|PKForum: users can only vote once. Beaten-to-Posting ReviewOsho|PKForum: if another user posts a reply while a user was typing theirs, the user will be notified so that they can make changes to the post if necessary. Posting PreviewOsho|PKForum: users have the option of previewing how their post will appear before submitting it.  AttachmentsAutomatic Image ThumbnailsOsho|PKForum: for larger images, will automatically create a thumbnail when placing the image in the post to keep things looking neat. Attachment TypesOsho|PKForum: can control what type of files and which extensions are permitted to be uploaded to the board. Multiple AttachmentsOsho|PKForum: multiple attachments can be placed in a single post. Osho|PKForum: the exact number is configurable in the ACP. Attachment PlacementOsho|PKForum: place links to the attachments anywhere in the body of the post, not just at the end.  ForumsCategoriesOsho|PKForum: uses categories as organisational containers which house the individual forums. Password Protected ForumsOsho|PKForum: require a unique password to be entered in order for any user to access a single forum. Forum-specific StylesOsho|PKForum: can set individual forums to use a different installed style. URL Redirect ForumsOsho|PKForum: makes a forum link directly to a specified URL instead of the forum itself. Forum RulesOsho|PKForum: can customise and display forum rules at the top of a single forum or globally across the board. SubforumsOsho|PKForum: allows for an unlimited number of subforums in the hierarchical structure. Last PostOsho|PKForum: will list who made the last post in a particular topic and when it was made on the forum's page. Forum PruningOsho|PKForum: provides options for pruning old or inactive topics using custom conditions. Osho|PKForum: this can be a one-time action or be done automatically. Display Active TopicsOsho|PKForum: a list of the most active topics in a forum can be displayed in a separate container at the top of the forum. Subscribe to Forums & TopicsOsho|PKForum: users have the ability to subscribe to individual topics or entire forums so that they can be notified of any new topics or posts made. Bookmark TopicsOsho|PKForum: users have the ability to bookmark topics that interest them for quick access at a later time. Topic & Post SortingOsho|PKForum: users have the ability to change the order in which topics and posts are displayed, such as oldest to newest, Osho|PKForum: or alphabetical order, Osho|PKForum: or by the number of replies. Topic Participation TrackingOsho|PKForum: users will see an indicator next to topics in which they have posted. Print & Email TopicOsho|PKForum: creates a custom formatted page that is printer-friendly. Osho|PKForum: users also have the option to email a topic to their friends.  UsersSignaturesOsho|PKForum: Each user can customise their own signature. AvatarsOsho|PKForum: if avatars are enabled, each user can customise their own. RanksOsho|PKForum: user and group specific ranks are available and fully customisable. Osho|PKForum: ranks display under a user's username in a post or in their profile. Users Online ListOsho|PKForum: can list all of the users who are currently online Osho|PKForum: or have signed in during a specified period of time. User Preferences & Profile SettingsOsho|PKForum: Individual users can customise their board preferences, such as the way the board looks, Osho|PKForum: the sorting of topics, Osho|PKForum: the language used. Osho|PKForum: users can customise their profile and add additional information such as an email address or IM accounts. Manage Saved DraftsOsho|PKForum: saved PM or post drafts are able to be edited from within the User Control Panel. Manage Bookmarks & SubscriptionsOsho|PKForum: Users can view a list of their bookmarks and subscriptions from within their control panel and unsubscribe if desired. Custom Profile FieldsOsho|PKForum: supports an assortment of profile fields (such as AIM/WLM/ICQ accounts), Osho|PKForum: board owners have the option to add completely custom profile fields. Friend/Foe ListOsho|PKForum: users can decide to add a particular user to their friend or foes list, enabling fine tuning of whose posts they see while browsing the board.  ModeratorsGlobal ModeratorsOsho|PKForum: a Global Moderator immediately has access to moderation tasks for all forums on the board. Forum ModeratorsOsho|PKForum: Moderators can be assigned to individual forums on a per-user or per-group basis. Posts/Reports Moderation QueueOsho|PKForum: Moderators have quick access to a list of any post needing approval or posts which users have reported, and can deal with it efficiently. Topic HistoryOsho|PKForum: Moderators have access to a full log of a topic's history, such as when it was approved, locked, or moved to another forum. Forum Topic LogsOsho|PKForum: Moderators have access to logs of actions that took place in an entire forum or on a per-topic basis. Post EditingOsho|PKForum: Moderators can have the ability to edit the contents of a user's post. Post LockingOsho|PKForum: Moderators can lock individual posts so that the original author cannot edit it any longer. Post DetailsOsho|PKForum: Moderators have access to view details about a particular post, such as the IP address used while posting. Change Post AuthorOsho|PKForum: Moderators can change the author of a particular post from one user to another. Move TopicsOsho|PKForum: Moderators have the ability to move any number of posts to a new forum. Osho|PKForum: selecting and moving multiple topics at once is supported. Merge Topics/PostsModerators have the ability to merge two topics together or only merge selected posts from one topic into another. Split TopicsOsho|PKForum: Moderators can split a topic into two separate topics, deciding which posts stay and which go. Lock TopicsOsho|PKForum: individual topics can be locked so that regular users can no longer reply or edit their posts. Delete TopicsOsho|PKForum: Moderators can permanently delete a topic and all of its replies from the board. Global Topics/AnnouncementsOsho|PKForum: Moderators can create topics which are present as announcements in all forums on the board. Copy TopicsOsho|PKForum: Moderators can duplicate a topic to another forum. Announcement/Sticky TopicsOsho|PKForum: announcement topics having their own section at the top of the list of topics. Osho|PKForum: stickies are less prominent, but still remain at the top of the forum no matter when the last post was made. Manage Bans and WarningsOsho|PKForum: Moderators who have permissions to issue and remove bans can do so from within a Moderator Control Panel. Osho|PKForum: from here, moderators can also issue and edit warnings. User NotesOsho|PKForum: Moderators can keep a log of notes on a particular user which only other moderators can see.  UsergroupsGroup TypesOsho|PKForum: offers several type of groups: Hidden (only members can see it), Osho|PKForum: Closed (everyone can see it, but users must manually be added), Osho|PKForum: Open (anyone can join), Osho|PKForum: Request (users can request to be added by the Group Leader). Multiple Group LeadersOsho|PKForum: supports the option to make multiple users the leaders of a group. Custom Group ColoursOsho|PKForum: users in a particular group can have their usernames set to a configurable colour. Group Ranks & AvatarsOsho|PKForum: custom ranks and avatars can be set to display for all members in a particular group. Group-based Memberlist DisplayOsho|PKForum: can show a list of users based on their groups from within the memberlist.  Private MessagingCustom PM FoldersOsho|PKForum: users can create custom PM folders and create a set of filters/rules to automatically sort PMs. Multiple RecipientsOsho|PKForum: private messages can be sent to more than one user at a time. Send Blind Carbon Copies (BCC)Osho|PKForum: private messages can be Blind Carbon Copied to a set of users. To these users, it will appear as if they are the only recipient. Send to GroupsOsho|PKForum: PMs can be sent all users in a particular usergroup. Address BookOsho|PKForum: U\users can quickly send a PM to someone in their friends list. Message DraftsOsho|PKForum: unfinished PMs can be saved as drafts and, just like posts, can be edited and sent later. Export MessagesOsho|PKForum: private messages can be exported for archiving purposes. Attachments in PMsOsho|PKForum: just like posts, attachments can be placed in PMs. Conversation ViewOsho|PKForum: keeps track of PM replies Osho|PKForum: displays a chronological view of the PM history.  SecurityPaid Code Security AuditOsho|PKForum: the code has been independently inspected by a PHP security consultant. Password HashingOsho|PKForum: All passwords are completely hashed before stored in the database.  Anti-SpamFlood ControlOsho|PKForum: provides the option to limit the number of posts that can be made or PMs that can be sent in a given time period. User Banning & SuspensionOsho|PKForum: allows designated administrators or moderators to permanently ban or temporarily suspend a user's account for a given time period. WarningsOsho|PKForum: designated moderators and administrators are able to issue warnings to users. Osho|PKForum: these warnings can be set to expire automatically. User LoggingOsho|PKForum: user's actions on the board can be logged and viewed by administrators and moderators. Osho|PKForum: IP addresses are logged for these actions as well as each post made. Report Posts & Private MessagesOsho|PKForum: users have the ability to flag a post or a PM as spam to a moderator for later review. Post ApprovalOsho|PKForum: can be configured to require individual topics and posts to be approved by moderators before they're visible to everyone.  Data Management
Osho|PKForum: utilities are provided to fully backup and restore your board's database.  CachingDatabase Query CachingOsho|PKForum: will cache the results of commonly executed queries in order to decrease page load times. Template CachingOsho|PKForum: has the ability to cache its output in order to save on CPU cycles and decrease page load times, rather than recompiling the template on each page load. Manually Refresh CacheOsho|PKForum: options in the Administrator Control Panel allow board owners to manually clear the template cache, Osho|PKForum: the theme cache if applicable, Osho|PKForum: or everything all in one go.  StylesUser Selectable StylesOsho|PKForum: if multiple styles are installed on the board, each user will have the option to use the one he or she likes best. Install/Manage Custom StylesOsho|PKForum: style is fully customisable by tweaking an existing style or creating one from scratch. Customise Style ComponentsOsho|PKForum: individual style components, such as CSS themes, template files, and images, can be customised from within the Administrator Control Panel.  PermissionsPermission RolesOsho|PKForum: permission roles are supported allowing board owners to create a "template" of permissions and then applying them to various users and groups. Group-based PermissionsOsho|PKForum: allows board owners to place multiple users into a group and then apply a set of Moderator, Osho|PKForum: Administrator, Osho|PKForum: Forum, Osho|PKForum: or Global permissions to the group. User-based PermissionsOsho|PKForum: allows board owners to assign Moderator, Osho|PKForum: Administrator, Osho|PKForum: Forum, Osho|PKForum: or Global permissions to individual users. Permission MasksOsho|PKForum: permission masks show exactly what a user has access to at any given time.  AdministrationFounder Status/Board CreatorOsho|PKForum: the founder status of a user ensures that no other administrator can take complete control of the board without the founder's explicit permission. Load SettingsOsho|PKForum: allows board owners to configure various settings which have an effect on the load on the server. Prune Inactive UsersOsho|PKForum: The Administrator Control Panel gives administrators the option to remove inactive users within a specified time period. Manage RanksOsho|PKForum: add, edit, or remove user and group ranks from the board. Osho|PKForum: customise the images displayed or the number of posts necessary to achieve a certain rank. Manage GroupsOsho|PKForum: create groups, add users to groups, assign leaders to groups, and assign permissions to groups from within the Administrator Control Panel. Manage AttachmentsOsho|PKForum: control attachment settings, such as file times Osho|PKForum: or file sizes from the Administrator Control Panel. Osho|PKForum: board owners can view a list of attachments on the board and delete any if necessary. User EditingOsho|PKForum: ability to manage a user's profile and board preferences. Topic IconsOsho|PKForum: add, edit, or remove custom topic icons which can be selected by users when creating a new topic. Mass-emailOsho|PKForum: send out a bulk email to all of the board's users simultaneously. Manage report/denial ReasonsOsho|PKForum: when users report posts, they have the option to select a reason for the report. Osho|PKForum: Administrators can create, edit, or remove these reasons from the Administrator Control Panel. Manage BansOsho|PKForum: view a list of banned users, Osho|PKForum: unban users, Osho|PKForum: initialise a new ban by username, email address, or IP address.  Search SystemIntegrated Keyword SearchOsho|PKForum: has a keyword search integrated with Dolphin's site-wide search facility. Customised Topic SearchOsho|PKForum: users can search for a particular post from within a topic using various filters and sorting options. Customised Forum SearchOsho|PKForum: users can search for a particular post or topic from within a forum using various filters and sorting options. Author SearchOsho|PKForum: search for a list of topics or posts by a particular author. Advanced SearchOsho|PKForum: a range of filters and options can be set when performing a search, Osho|PKForum: such as timeframe, Osho|PKForum: post author, Osho|PKForum: or within multiple forums. Osho|PKForum: wildcard searches are also supported. View Unanswered PostsOsho|PKForum: search system can find a list of all topics on the board or in a forum which have no replies. Active/New TopicsOsho|PKForum: the search system can find topics which have been very active or have a certain number of replies. Posts Since Last VisitOsho|PKForum: can show users a list of posts and topics which have been made since their last visit to the board. Search Flood ControlOsho|PKForum: can be configured to limit the number of searches that can be performed in a specified time interval.  NotificationsOsho|PKForum: can send users notifications via email about new posts in subscribed topics or when a PM is received. Instant MessagingOsho|PKForum: users can receive notifications via instant messaging. SubscriptionOsho|PKForum: users can subscribe to the board, Osho|PKForum: a forum, Osho|PKForum: or individual topics. TimelineOsho|PKForum: can be configured for new or changed topics and posts to show on the homepage timeline. Osho|PKForum: can be configured for new or changed topics and posts to show on the user's timeline. Osho|PKForum: can be configured for new or changed topics and posts to show on EVO-Wall on the homepage. Osho|PKForum: can be configured for new or changed topics and posts to show on the user's EVO-Wall.
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Yep... that about sums it up. My opinions expressed on this site, in no way represent those of Boonex or Boonex employees. |
ON another note, rodt needs to make the switch to decaffeinated coffee or something. My opinions expressed on this site, in no way represent those of Boonex or Boonex employees. |
ON another note, rodt needs to make the switch to decaffeinated coffee or something. I swear!! lol ManOfTeal.COM a Proud UNA site, six years running strong! |
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First, We see you are trying to get us to add more features, i suppose you're interested in the "module". So thanks but we have closed the more features line for this release. Nothing more will be added for this release now.
Second, We have done research on multiple forums s/w before starting on, did not just started making this "module" without any idea. The idea was to make things simple not clutter it up like full forum s/w. It has to look and feel like a dolphin "module" and match the UI elements like other places of dolphin. Making too much variations will make look like an integration of some other software. We tried to add every needed feature to run a successful forum "inside" your dolphin installation while keeping things easy to do and optimized so it runs fast and smooth. If we miss something, we would love to have some feedback where lots of people want a new feature for a new release. To finish it up, it was meant as a replacement of orca not phpBB or dolphin itself.
Third, I have an advise for you. If you really want two mailboxes for your users, please look for an integration of phpBB or if you don't want 2 mailboxes then switch to phpBB. so much to do.... |
Cramming a forum like phpbb, vbulletin, or IPB into Dolphin would instantly give it a clumsy, awkward feel. On the other side of the coin, those folks at vBulletin and IPB trying to add social networking stuff to their base forum software, are creating platforms that I can't say have a lot of elegance.... they just don't have the right feel. There must be balance. My opinions expressed on this site, in no way represent those of Boonex or Boonex employees. |
So, I try to put up something constructive here, and apparently have hit some raw nerves. The reaction I get is 'hang on, you don't actually expect this to be REAL forum software do you? It's just a replacement for Orca's similarly named module'. I don't give a toss about phpBB. I was just acknowledging my source for most of the features listed. I just think there should be a feature comparison list between the 2 contestants, that's all. Right now I don't see much difference between the two. Rod | www.mystampworld.net | hosted with BoonexHosting.com |
You didn't 'hit any raw nerves', so don't give yourself too much credit. To be brutally honest, your last post is simply absurd for reasons that are obvious to some of us. My opinions expressed on this site, in no way represent those of Boonex or Boonex employees. |
So, I try to put up something constructive here, and apparently have hit some raw nerves. The reaction I get is 'hang on, you don't actually expect this to be REAL forum software do you? It's just a replacement for Orca's similarly named module'. You seem to have a different definition of forum. Hang on, you don't expect it to be a standalone forum do you? EDIT: I think i have made myself clear on what our plans are. so much to do.... |
As usual, the two chief protaginists here would rather attack the individual rather than critique the subject matter. Rod | www.mystampworld.net | hosted with BoonexHosting.com |
Here's something else to consider: PKForum is a product of it's developers, and as such, they have a right to develop their own product however they damn well please. PKForum is a third party module for Dolphin, and no one is required to use it if they don't like it. From what I have seen, it adds some much needed features that Orca probably won't have any time soon, and that's a pretty good start. I have no doubt PKForum will evolve over time to become even more robust, but it is not remotely sensible to believe it will ever turn into something like phpbb... nor would we want it to. My opinions expressed on this site, in no way represent those of Boonex or Boonex employees. |
HL, I'll repeat, I don't give a toss about phpBB. This is all I'm interested in, where you said "From what I have seen, it adds some much needed features that Orca probably won't have any time soon" Wonderful - what are those features? Rod | www.mystampworld.net | hosted with BoonexHosting.com |
hey Rod, I just took a peek at your site http://mystampworld.net/ and it looks nice... no doubt the developer, you I assume, put a lot of work into it and the site has improved over time. Or maybe you got it perfect right from the initial launch... an unusual case in my experience. I've launched over 100 websites and none of them have ever been "perfect" initially, i.e. they've all been launched with the best intentions and eventually additional features we added based on user feedback. Regarding "Wonderful - what are those features?" ... have some patience and you'll soon see the list of features in the Market description. Then you can decide whether it's worth your time to purchase the module... or not. http://pkforum.dolphinhelp.com |
Let's revise your list first, removing things that are the function of Dolphin outside of PKForum; like members messaging each other, PKForum is not going to handle that because Dolphin has a messaging system. Members will handle their avatars through the regular avatar module, so PKForum does not need the ability for members to add/customise their avatars. Online list of members, that can be handled by Dolphin, PKForum does not need to show you the members that are online. This is what we meant by PKForum is not a standalone forum, it is a Dolphin forum module. Some of the things on your list are there in PKForum. I have helped to test the module and it is a much needed improvement over Orca. It is a fantastic improvement over Orca. The module is getting ready to be released. The feature set is frozen at this time. Geeks, making the world a better place |
Let's revise your list first...
These still belong in the list for forum features. A reference like * provided by Dolphin is all that's needed.
It is a fantastic improvement over Orca.
So the devotees keep saying, without listing the improvements.
The feature set is frozen at this time.
That's been stated many times here. The feature list is to show what is and isn't available, not a request for new features to the first release. Rod | www.mystampworld.net | hosted with BoonexHosting.com |
Just as a thought, will there be any facility, or do you think it could be 'added' afterwards (maybe an upgrade module? ;-) where forum could act like the Q&A system on stackexchange.com? Kinda like a forum, but dressed up as Q&A, then members vote for best answers, and they get moved to the top...
Would be very nice to play with alongside Dolphin...! |
Very interesting idea... now on my home/office whiteboard ;-) Just as a thought, will there be any facility, or do you think it could be 'added' afterwards (maybe an upgrade module? ;-) where forum could act like the Q&A system on stackexchange.com? Kinda like a forum, but dressed up as Q&A, then members vote for best answers, and they get moved to the top...
Would be very nice to play with alongside Dolphin...!
http://pkforum.dolphinhelp.com |
Just as a thought, will there be any facility, or do you think it could be 'added' afterwards (maybe an upgrade module? ;-) where forum could act like the Q&A system on stackexchange.com? Kinda like a forum, but dressed up as Q&A, then members vote for best answers, and they get moved to the top...
Would be very nice to play with alongside Dolphin...! StackExchange is not a forum. Its more like a question/answer site. http://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/92107/is-stack-overflow-a-forum It has completely different functions and implementing that in a single "forum" module is not logical. so much to do.... |
dailho, there is already a Q&A Module like that by Modzzz in the market. bought this popular mod yesterday. |
I know how you guys can stop all this banter ....
RELEASE IT!
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Ok, this post is so long and I am so lazy I'm just gonna ask. Does the new forum allow me to disallow member posts deletes or set a time limit like this forum does? I just ran across a need for that tonight. I hate it when a member starts a thread, lets it grow for a week then deletes his (or her, lets be fair here) original comment. Makes the rest of the post hard to follow.... http://towtalk.net ... Hosted by Zarconia.net! |
@SkyForum, thank you for your suggestion... we sincerely appreciate all your efforts to help us create a feature-rich Dolphin forum module :-) Prashank and I considered it for this release and decided we'll add it in the second release. At this time we're trying to finish all the little bits and pieces, including documentation, necessary to launch the product on the BoonEx Market... and prefer to not add extra features that would create further delays. -- Paul 8^) Ok, this post is so long and I am so lazy I'm just gonna ask. Does the new forum allow me to disallow member posts deletes or set a time limit like this forum does? I just ran across a need for that tonight. I hate it when a member starts a thread, lets it grow for a week then deletes his (or her, lets be fair here) original comment. Makes the rest of the post hard to follow....
http://pkforum.dolphinhelp.com |
any closer to release? |
Must be. The test site has disappeared....... http://towtalk.net ... Hosted by Zarconia.net! |
The documentation is 99% done and I just put up the final 1.0.0 version on the demo site. I still need to run a couple of tests for the last set of code changes we made, such as dealing with how the forum will display posts by members who were later removed.
http://pkforum.dolphinhelp.com |
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