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Time for vBulletin 3.0.7
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Considering the security warnings that Jelsoft has been giving administrators in recent days, I'd say that it is definitely time to upgrade to vBulletin 3.0.7. Besides, I have no way to say this tactfully, but... MacNN is the least attractive Web site and bulletin board that I visit on the Internet.
Is there a reason for the delay in upgrading, and is the delay going to remain indefinite just because the board seems to be thriving in its present state?
I would really like to take advantage of all of the personalizable experience-enhancing options of 3.0.7, which I enjoy on my own Web site and others that I visit.
Settling for vBulletin 2.3.5 to view interesting content is like having to settle for using a Windows computer at work. Well, to be fair, an upgrade to 2.3.6 would also solve the same security risks, but it is still an unenjoyable user experience.
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Your new around here, aren't you?
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Originally posted by MacGorilla:
Your new around here, aren't you?
I used to post a lot under my real name in past years, but I'm trying to erase my footprints all over the Internet by switching my user names to this alias and removing references to my real name and email address wherever possible.
However, if what you really mean is that I'm maybe rehashing an age-old discussion or somehow violating Forum Rules by potentially irritating the administrators, I guess I didn't do enough background reading before posting my message. :-)
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Moderator Emeritus  Join Date: Dec 2000
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Originally posted by Xiaopangzi:
However, if what you really mean is that I'm maybe rehashing an age-old discussion or somehow violating Forum Rules by potentially irritating the administrators, I guess I didn't do enough background reading before posting my message. :-)
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Admin Emeritus  Join Date: Oct 1999
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We run a highly-customized copy of vB, so the major upgrades (like v3) require us to redo all those customizations, and that's where we're at now. We don't have a paid programmer, so we have to allow our guy to work on it when he has time.
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Originally posted by Xiaopangzi:
Considering the security warnings that Jelsoft has been giving administrators in recent days, I'd say that it is definitely time to upgrade to vBulletin 3.0.7. Besides, I have no way to say this tactfully, but... MacNN is the least attractive Web site and bulletin board that I visit on the Internet.
Is there a reason for the delay in upgrading, and is the delay going to remain indefinite just because the board seems to be thriving in its present state?
I would really like to take advantage of all of the personalizable experience-enhancing options of 3.0.7, which I enjoy on my own Web site and others that I visit.
Settling for vBulletin 2.3.5 to view interesting content is like having to settle for using a Windows computer at work. Well, to be fair, an upgrade to 2.3.6 would also solve the same security risks, but it is still an unenjoyable user experience.
LOL or phpBB, I think its a better forum and its free 
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Brian says (9:16 AM): I was looking at houses in Ottawa... I actually have a temptation in me to move
Jeff ******* says (9:19 AM): Eww, Ottawa is gross. It's infested with politicians, and presently, 1 Harper as well.
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tooki,
Can you give the forum an approximate date of when we might expect something like this to materialize.
I agree with Xiaopangzi, that these changes need to happen soon.
Noah
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Originally posted by im_noahselby:
tooki,
Can you give the forum an approximate date of when we might expect something like this to materialize.
I agree with Xiaopangzi, that these changes need to happen soon.
Noah
[Apple PR]
1st Half of 2008.
[/Apple PR]
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Originally posted by ManOfSteal:
[Apple PR]
1st Half of 2008.
[/Apple PR]
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"In darkness there is strength, therefore strength is darkness."
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Originally posted by tooki:
We run a highly-customized copy of vB, so the major upgrades (like v3) require us to redo all those customizations, and that's where we're at now. We don't have a paid programmer, so we have to allow our guy to work on it when he has time.
It's like using OS9 with Tiger a few weeks away. But seriously, this site is pretty popular and it does make it look dated and not very visually pleasing with such an antiquated version being used.
I would like to think that the powers that be that own this site can see that and would at least have something in mind to at least make it look as if this forum belongs in the 21st century.
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Administrator  Join Date: Mar 2000
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the vbulletin 3 install does look vastly more modern. now, i just have to do a few more weeks of tweaking and it'll be ready.
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Originally posted by Demonhood:
the vbulletin 3 install does look vastly more modern. now, i just have to do a few more weeks of tweaking and it'll be ready.
I'll mark those words for damn sure...
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Originally posted by Demonhood:
the vbulletin 3 install does look vastly more modern. now, i just have to do a few more weeks of tweaking and it'll be ready.
Sounds good to me!
I wonder what the new macnn forums will look like...
Noah
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