Upcoming Changes

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Stefan, Apr 7, 2005.

  1. Stefan

    Stefan Big Cheese Administrator

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    I would like to share with all of you some of the upcomimg changes that will take place at maverick.to. The changes will be gradual but should be completed by June at the latest.


    • We are outgrowing are current host, so I will be moving the site to a new server with more disk space and bandwidth. I will also have full control over the server and will be able to configure the server to our needs and install software.
    • With the increase in disk space and bandwidth, I am going to purchase a photogallery software that integrates with the forum. Members will then be able to upload pictures and videos of their cars, events, etc and each member will also have an individual photo album as well. Im currently looking at two different gallery softwares and here is an example of how it will generally look http://www.allfordmustangs.com/photopost/index.php
    • The forum software will also be updated to the latest version and an Ebay style rating system will be added. Members will then be able to rate each other on how a transaction between them went. Here is an example: http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/traderratings.php?u=4839
    • There will also be some behind the scenes changes that I will be working on once we switch hosts.
    The first thing that will be done is the server move, followed by the forum software update. Once that is done, I will then install the photogallery. Im also open to suggestions on how to improve the forum.
     
  2. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    VERY COOL STEFAN! :bananaman

    I hope additions like these will encourge more site users to become supporting members. This is the most unique site on the internet for mavco owners and enthusiasts!

    (PS - any chance of a spell checker for those of us that went to public schools?)

    Eric J
     
  3. Stefan

    Stefan Big Cheese Administrator

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    I looked into this a while ago and it would not work with the enhanced message editor. Ill find out if a "hack" has been made for the enhanced editor.
     
  4. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    sounds like another great improvement.:)
     
  5. littleredtoy

    littleredtoy Seth

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  6. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Sounds Stefantastic!!!:clap:
     
  7. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Looks pretty neat.
     
  8. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    you are, the man!!! (y) :bananaman :bananaman...frank...:bouncy:
     
  9. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    Stefan; sounds like a great set of updates for the forum. I like the idea of the individual photo galeries, so we can keep up with updates on projects and member rides. Thanks for what you do for us.

    Earl
     
  10. comet dad

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    just can't add to that statement .........(y)

    Robert

    ps ....... is the photogallery stuff, since I am a moron on resizing pics, able to do that automatically or what? ie .... can we upload full size pics?
     
  11. Rick Book

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    I can't wait for that Pull-down Beer Tap menu. :drink:

    (good luck with the switch-over)
     
  12. just1993

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    This forum is great the way it is. These upgrades will only make better:clap: Excellent ideas.
    Also don't mean to sound stupid but what is a supporting member. If it will help this forum or anyone on it. I would like to help. Get more involved so to speak.

    Thanks Mike(y)
     
  13. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    That's great Stefan! Keep up the great work.:clap: :clap:

    just1993 you can get more information on becoming a supporting member by clicking Support Us at the top of the screen.(y)
     
  14. J_dub

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    woohooo more bells and whistles for me to play with.
     
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    You Da Man Stefan!:bananaman :bananaman
     

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