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Moving the board

Discussion in 'Tea Room (Book Chat)' started by Bookangel, 27 Nov 2015.

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Combing the boards

  1. Yes - vBulletin

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  2. Yes - Xenforo

    3 vote(s)
    37.5%

  3. Yes - as long as it works I don't care!

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  4. No

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  1. Bookangel

    Bookangel Administrator Staff Member

    For 2016 we're looking at putting a forum in. It's one of our patreon goals, but we might do it anyway. We're currently running the phpBB board, the club BBpress board, a proboard (largely dead), goodreads, and the comments system on the main site, and its getting a bit overwhelming.

    It's going to be expensive, but we're proposing to buy vBulletin or Xenforo, which combine the best features for all and would use a lot less server space and make it easier to manage. All the users can be transferred automatically, but threads would have to be shifted manually (copy and paste) which would take time over christmas. RA have offered to manage the install for us.

    Feedback?
     
    Bookangel, 27 Nov 2015
    #1
  2. porridge

    porridge Member

    Will we lose our posts?
     
    porridge, 28 Nov 2015
    #2
  3. jessica

    jessica Active Member

    Will custom titles be available? Finally? And why can't we just be on Facebook?
     
    jessica, 30 Nov 2015
    #3
  4. Bookangel

    Bookangel Administrator Staff Member

    No, we will copy and paste them across. We'll keep the boards running in sync for a bit so if we miss anything let us know.
     
    Bookangel, 30 Nov 2015
    #4
  5. Bookangel

    Bookangel Administrator Staff Member

    Argh, Simulpost!

    1) We'll see. 2) As Bookangel isn't on Facebook, that would be difficult. We can't set up a club page without giving out personal details and after the way some authors reacted to reviews we aren't doing that.
     
    Last edited: 27 Dec 2015
    Bookangel, 30 Nov 2015
    #5
  6. Reader

    Reader Vile Critic

    I know I asked at the club, but I think it needs to be repeated for everyone else, are we still going to have to create threads for reviews? How are the comments going to work?
     
    Reader, 1 Dec 2015
    #6
  7. RA Books

    RA Books Our lovely IT Gurus

    Each review and news should generate its own thread for comments when it is posted. We're going to try to link the posts to the threads so we can get rid of the wordpress comments system completely, along with the spam issues.
     
    RA Books, 4 Dec 2015
    #7
  8. porridge

    porridge Member

    I'll believe it when I see it.
     
    porridge, 4 Dec 2015
    #8
  9. Reader

    Reader Vile Critic

    Cheery little soul, aren't you? n/off
     
    Reader, 4 Dec 2015
    #9
  10. porridge

    porridge Member

    Always (n/taken)
     
    porridge, 5 Dec 2015
    #10
  11. RA Books

    RA Books Our lovely IT Gurus

    Well, from the technical side, vBulletin costs more, and we'd be happier going with Xenforo. Your current server can support it, so it's up to you.
     
    RA Books, 7 Dec 2015
    #11
  12. Bookangel

    Bookangel Administrator Staff Member

    Well as you can tell, we're trying out Xenforo. There is a thread under Site News called Forum Update for your opinions. Also, we'd like to introduce CatInASuit, our new Admin and IT guy for your non-book complaints.
     
    Bookangel, 28 Dec 2015
    #12
  13. jessica

    jessica Active Member

    Welcome to CatInASuit, BTW!
     
    jessica, 28 Dec 2015
    #13
  14. atry

    atry Member

    There are a few more threads popping up on the proborads. Are you moving them?
     
    atry, 25 Feb 2016
    #14
  15. littlesister

    littlesister New Member

    I have used the Xenforo software before. The admins of the site really seemed to like it and it works really well. There are a few other forums that I visit that are also on Xenforo software. It is a well-liked forum software but I look forward to whatever you choose!
     
    littlesister, 9 Jul 2017
    #15
  16. Bookangel

    Bookangel Administrator Staff Member

    The move took place last year. You're using the new board, and I'm glad to hear you like it.
     
    Bookangel, 10 Jul 2017
    #16

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