=VG= Solar Posted June 23, 2015 at 10:18 PM Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 at 10:18 PM Hi guysI'll try to keep this short since my posts can get quite long. Let me list some problems below.You may have noticed the website, especially the forums, are broken and basic functionality you would expect from a website isn't there. There are a number of reason for this, but we've been unsuccessful in trying to fix.The site uses an outdated, no longer actively developed CMS. This means we don't get bug fixes or security patches. This also makes it hard to use documentation as a way to fix thing because the community around the software is mostly dead too.They have released a V2 but its not compatible with V1. A lot of work would be required to port it.I've posted a number of times in the admin forums and there has been a lot of discussion on what we should do. Unfortunately, even if we agree on something we don't have the resources at the time to actually implement what we're trying to do.My plan would be to ditch our current website and move to something called invision board. This is commercial forum/community software that requires us to purchase a license. It would include support and is actively developed by professional developers. Bug fixes and security patches are released often as soon they are discovered.My plan would be to buy this software, port the users and forum content over and start fresh on the new software. This would mean we would have all our user accounts and forum posts. We might lose things like our rank, medals, PMs and personalization's made to your profile. I think having a forum that actually works, without having to wrestle with it just to post a youtube video is much more important.Invision board will cost about $150-$175 for the license. I have created a paypal donation link so people can donate any amount of money, until we reach our goal of about $150. I can then fire up a VM and start porting stuff across. You are welcome to check out the software before you contribute anything.Invision Power https://www.invisionpower.com/Donate Link https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=TB2YUUWU8CUEWFeel free to ask any questions and I'll reply or possibly add the information to this post.I've kept this separate from the regular donations page because its not really a running cost, its just a one off cost of the site. Its also easier if the money comes to my account and I can just buy what I need when/if the time comes.You might decide you don't want to move site, or you don't want to donate. That's fine. Although if we do chose to stay with this site it'll never get fixed. There is no pressure to donate even if you do want to move. This is simply here so there is a place people can donate if they're interested in investing in a new VG. Even if it takes 6 months to a year to get the money, at least we've got the ball rolling and we can eventually move away.Let me know if you've got any questions, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted June 24, 2015 at 04:34 AM Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 at 04:34 AM YES, I LOVE Invision Board.they changed there site on me? LolzI would love to donate but i am unemployed at this timeyou should be able to convertForumsMembersPersonal MessagesPostsTopics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim59 Posted June 24, 2015 at 05:28 AM Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 at 05:28 AM Perhaps, it is time for us to evolve. I'm trying to get a job soon, hopefully, I'll be able to support the cause! Long live VG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= SavageCDN (Inactive Duty) Posted June 24, 2015 at 01:11 PM Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 at 01:11 PM Thanks for this Solar - I voted yes before even reading your post :)Getting married in July so I won't have any time to help until late July / early August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubtheman Posted June 24, 2015 at 02:46 PM Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 at 02:46 PM Mmk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mectus11 Posted June 25, 2015 at 03:59 AM Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 at 03:59 AM Why not Xenforo though? or mybb if you want to go for the whole free thing and a seperate website for everything else.I'm a web developer myself if you guys need anything from me I'll gladly do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted June 25, 2015 at 03:08 PM Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 at 03:08 PM mectus11 LAN_WROTE ...Why not Xenforo though?I have been on forums that use Xenforo, its OK but i never used them/administrated Xenforo so i do not know Xenforo.So i will not recommend something I have not used. (but does anyone really care what I say/think? I don't think so :-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillymoose Posted June 25, 2015 at 06:09 PM Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 at 06:09 PM WhiteWolf LAN_WROTE ...(but does anyone really care what I say/think? I don't think so :-\I do, Wolf. I do.I've used Xenforo before and I don't really have anything negative to say about it. If anyone frequents the Deployment server group PR Teamwork Alliance [PRTA], that's what their forum is powered by. Clean and UI is easy on the eyes. Unfortunately I can't say much about Invision - I don't think I've used any forums made with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= BLuDKLoT Posted June 26, 2015 at 04:23 PM Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 at 04:23 PM Hey wat apps we using? Forum, pages,down loads, gallery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted June 26, 2015 at 05:09 PM Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 at 05:09 PM BLuDKLoT =VG= LAN_WROTE ...Hey wat apps we using? Forum, pages,down loads, gallery?to match this website you will need Forum, pages, and down loads; i was thinking gallery would be nice for everyone posting pictures but not needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= Solar Posted June 26, 2015 at 05:13 PM Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 at 05:13 PM All we need right now is forum. We can buy the rest later.If we decide we need to buy all the parts first, migrating will never happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= BLuDKLoT Posted June 26, 2015 at 05:54 PM Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 at 05:54 PM its 350 for the apps listed. we shud shoot for that. got 200 just need 150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= Solar Posted June 26, 2015 at 06:55 PM Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 at 06:55 PM Why don't we just buy the license now? Then I can get to work porting stuff across Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= BLuDKLoT Posted June 26, 2015 at 07:06 PM Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 at 07:06 PM Wouldnt it be better to wait till we can buy everything we need? We almost there, but u tell me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzCougar Posted June 30, 2015 at 05:38 AM Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 at 05:38 AM You got my vote .... and donation .... keep up the great work guys!Cheers :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITN Posted June 30, 2015 at 07:01 AM Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 at 07:01 AM A donation has been sent.Holy moly! Has it been five years?! !beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= Solar Posted June 30, 2015 at 02:15 PM Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 at 02:15 PM Thank you both for your donations - they are massively appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= SavageCDN (Inactive Duty) Posted June 30, 2015 at 02:40 PM Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 at 02:40 PM SolarFlame =VG= LAN_WROTE ...Why don't we just buy the license now? Then I can get to work porting stuff across+1 here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= SemlerPDX Posted June 30, 2015 at 03:00 PM Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 at 03:00 PM Can we please keep a theme that is light text color on dark background? I've always loved it like this, instead of those white-wall forums with black text... details like that are probably not high on the list of priorities, but I just wanted to see if we're all in agreement with this simple theme element...!hi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted June 30, 2015 at 05:03 PM Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 at 05:03 PM SemlerPDX =VG= LAN_WROTE ...Can we please keep a theme that is light text color on dark background? I've always loved it like this, instead of those white-wall forums with black text... details like that are probably not high on the list of priorities, but I just wanted to see if we're all in agreement with this simple theme element...!himost of the time i can't read white text on black, my eyes are not that great.little bigger font help :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= BLuDKLoT Posted June 30, 2015 at 05:06 PM Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 at 05:06 PM The new site should look as much like this in colors as we can get. I like these colors too. No bright white! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= Solar Posted July 1, 2015 at 02:35 PM Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 at 02:35 PM Damnit, I already started the design in dark brown and purple!!Don't worry guys. I'll install it with the stock theme, port data over that is compatible with new system and then we can have a look and start to hunt for other themes and changes the cosmetics around. Right now is just about getting the back end all set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mectus11 Posted July 1, 2015 at 02:59 PM Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 at 02:59 PM SolarFlame =VG= LAN_WROTE ...Damnit, I already started the design in dark brown and purple!!Don't worry guys. I'll install it with the stock theme, port data over that is compatible with new system and then we can have a look and start to hunt for other themes and changes the cosmetics around. Right now is just about getting the back end all set up.Glad to hear that, can you keep us updated with pictures and such :) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= BLuDKLoT Posted July 1, 2015 at 05:10 PM Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 at 05:10 PM Solar you ready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=VG= BLuDKLoT Posted July 1, 2015 at 05:19 PM Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 at 05:19 PM I bought everything let me know what you need to get started Solar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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