FYI: Forums might go down a bit today

[LBmtb]

Awhile ago I posted a sneak peak thread about the new vBulletin version, and it's officially out now so I'll be attempting the updrade later today once I get a backup made and what not.

My guess is the forums will be down anywhere from an hour to two, depending on how smoothly the upgrade goes.

Here's the 'mighty' list of improvementst and new features

* Multi-Quote
* Linked Quotes
* Mark Forums Read With AJAX
* New Buddy / Ignore List Editor
* Options Backup And Restore
* Private Message Preview In Notification Emails
* Auto-Resize Oversized Image Attachments
* 'Reason For Editing' On Quick Edit
* Unique Unsubscribe Link In Emails
* Plugin Manager Sorted By Product
* Save Search Preferences With AJAX
* Infraction System (Warning system)
* Default Sorting Option Per Forum
* Rate Threads With AJAX
* IP Resolution With AJAX
* Improved Proxy Support In Session Handling
* More AJAX Auto-Completion
* Paid Subscription Permissions
* Show Threads Or Posts From Quick Search Popup
* Phrase Types Identified By Field Name Only
* LastPostID Column In User, Thread And Forum Tables
* Extensive Signature Permissions
* Uploadable Signature Image System
* Improved Image Verification (Captcha)
* Enforced Required Profile Fields
* 'Find Updated Phrases' System
* Pop-Up List Of Attachments In A Thread
* Validation Of Admin Options
* Product Dependencies Support
* Paid Subscription Logging And Statistics
* APC Support For Datastore
* Description Field For Scheduled Tasks
* RSS Poster Robot allows import of RSS feeds into forums
* Latest version check and product URL for products
* Receive private messages from Buddies only option
* Show private forum option per forum
* Give reputation using AJAX
* Error prevention in upgrades
* Option to disable scheduled tasks
* Parsed signature storage for performance boost
* CRON tasks, profile fields, subs, holidays now phrased
* Option to sort forums by thread creation time
* Super moderator permissions
* Welcome private message at registration
* WYSIWYG front-end editing for announcements
* Plugin execution order control
* Flexible username validation
* Private message quota warning system
* Private message admin quota override ability
* Plain-text BBcode parser
* Cache of syndication data (external.php) for improved speed
* Email logging for diagnostics
* Improved performance in datastore failure handling
* Instant view of deleted / ignored posts using AJAX
* Centralized area to view posts awaiting moderation / deleted
* Admin help, scheduled tasks, FAQ now include product support
* CCBill support for paid subscriptions
* Attachment permissions per usergroup
* List posts / threads selected for inline moderation
* Full BCC support in private messages
* Podcasting support
* Atomic flood checking
* Image verification (Captcha) for guest posting
* Thumbnail display options - border / dimensions etc.
* Copy posts using inline moderation
* Announcements show when viewing new posts
* New built-in option types
* Resume paused attachment downloads
* Better webserver logging for POST requests
* Automatically remove thread redirects after set time
* Announcement DataManager
* Persistent D.O.B cookie for COPPA
* Improved master / slave database support
* Improved RSS syndication system

Update: Looks like the software update went smoothly. I'll try and test as many things as possible. If you notice any bugs or weird things, PLEASE let me know ASAP. Thanks!

 

[i am dino]

this is great news, i'm really looking forward to the following features:

* Plain-text BBcode parser
* Cache of syndication data (external.php) for improved speed
* Email logging for diagnostics
* Improved performance in datastore failure handling
* Full BCC support in private messages

and last but not least...
* Atomic flood checking

 

[LBmtb]

this is great news, i'm really looking forward to the following features:

* Plain-text BBcode parser
* Cache of syndication data (external.php) for improved speed
* Email logging for diagnostics
* Improved performance in datastore failure handling
* Full BCC support in private messages

and last but not least...
* Atomic flood checking

STR will never be the same with atomic flood checking. There will be limitless possibilities!

 

[dstepper]

Geeks

 

[dukethenuke]

Geeks

i wish I was more computer savy I don't even know what half of the improvments are or do

 

[ShinKen]

Geeks

exactly!! I was like WTFudge is thizz atomic flood checking?:lol:

 

[CalEpic]

exactly!! I was like WTFudge is thizz atomic flood checking?:lol:

Similar to an atomic wedgie

 

[P-Funk]

STR will never be the same with atomic flood checking. There will be limitless possibilities!

Atomic Flood Checking RULES!!! (does that involve a flux capacitor?)

 

[Pain Freak]

Down for an hour???

Now what the flock am I supposed to do for that hour?

Did you get anybodys permission before you decided to do this?

I don't think I like this.... I want my money back!!!

 

[LBmtb]

Down for an hour???

Now what the flock am I supposed to do for that hour?

Did you get anybodys permission before you decided to do this?

I don't think I like this.... I want my money back!!!

:lol: Actually might not even happen today. I guess my host decided to change the way I can do backups, so I might have to wait a day or two for that. Of course I could do it without a backup but I would risk losing posts and such if something went wrong. So I'll just wait until I have a good backup.

 

[Pain Freak]

Down for an hour???

Now what the flock am I supposed to do for that hour?

Did you get anybodys permission before you decided to do this?

I don't think I like this.... I want my money back!!!

Nevermind...........:lol:

 

[LBmtb]

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