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Forums Outdated

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 6:21 pm
by hallsofvallhalla
The forums have become a bit outdated and all the customization I have done has made it impossible to update without reinstalling the board completely. I can still save all the posts and users of course. I will just have to do a lot of work getting the them back in and such. Any suggestions or comments welcome. No would be the time to suggest new features or ideas.

Re: Forums Outdated

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:10 pm
by vitinho444
I have no ideas since this is the only forum I participate :)

Good luck migrating ;)

Re: Forums Outdated

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 1:27 pm
by C. Indie
What are you trying to do? A new theme for the phpBB-Forum or update the phpBB-Forum-software or install a new forum-software?

Re: Forums Outdated

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:30 pm
by hallsofvallhalla
Just update the current forum and hopefully not have to change the theme too much.

Re: Forums Outdated

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 7:14 am
by C. Indie
I never used the phpBB-Software, so I can't imagine what is possible.
All I can do is to wish you Good Luck for the update(s).

Re: Forums Outdated

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 3:52 pm
by Chromeozone
I posted a forum thread few years ago saying that PhPbb isn't fit for purpose. Nice to see it's taking it's toll ^

Re: Forums Outdated

Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 4:57 am
by hallsofvallhalla
i love PHPBB, there is nothing wrong with actually PHPBB, i made many customizations and cannot do a normal upgrade.

Re: Forums Outdated

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:49 am
by Kesstryl
I honestly like the old school look of this forum. A lot of the new modern ones are really cumbersome to navigate. But then again I don't surf the web on my phone like most people do; I still do everything from a computer. Old school things are optimized for desktop surfing, whereas mobile optimized make desktop surfing a bit of a pain. I'm sure it's the same in reverse. Are you trying to draw in more mobile users?

Re: Forums Outdated

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 2:13 am
by Jackolantern
I know that Google is giving huge search benefits to mobile responsive websites.

Re: Forums Outdated

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 5:36 pm
by hallsofvallhalla
All I am wanting to do is get it updated so we can battle bots and protect ourselves from hackers. I too like the old school feel of this and I think it looks and works okay on a phone.