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Ben · 01-09-2005, 10:57 AM

Several forum fixes have gone into effect and several more will go into effect later today. So far we've fixed an Admin CP issue, Login and Posting security issues, and a problem with the "Lo-Fi Versions" of pages (now the link actually goes to the correct topic). Several more fixes are planned. We do not currently have sufficient funds to upgrade to a full license of IPB -- this is our best option as far as keeping the forums up to date go.

I also have installed a modification allowing the Admins to select how many characters are required for a post to be valid. I have set it to 150 which is very low in my opinion. I would like to reduce the number of useless posts that aren't helpful enough by requiring them to be a little longer. I want QUALITY posts, I am not trying to be hard on you guys. This along with the spell check modifications hopefully are going to attain that goal. Also, if anyone thinks this is too short or too long, I can change it very easily so bring it up in a topic/poll if it's a problem.

NiborDude · 01-09-2005, 03:46 PM

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I also have installed a modification allowing the Admins to select how many characters are required for a post to be valid. I have set it to 150 which is very low in my opinion.

I think that in the end, people will start finding ways to by pass it by having huge spaces between words, and other stuff like that. Which is worse than a short post, IMO.

Ben · 01-09-2005, 03:51 PM

I realized that. I also thought further on it and if I see anyone extending their post with meaningless things, that won't be allowed. Also, 150 characters isn't that much, I doubt most people would notice. This is to, mostly, prevent small worthless replies.

Ben · 01-09-2005, 03:52 PM

This is a test of another modification I installed. Hopefully, this will be posted in my previous post instead of making a new post. An "anti-bump" mod of sorts. I believe you must wait 24 hours to make a post after your own.

Edit: Appears to not have worked. I'll just not do this one then, it wasn't even designed for our exact version of IPB anyway.

01-09-2005, 10:57 AM	#1
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,016 UserID: 1	Several forum fixes have gone into effect and several more will go into effect later today. So far we've fixed an Admin CP issue, Login and Posting security issues, and a problem with the "Lo-Fi Versions" of pages (now the link actually goes to the correct topic). Several more fixes are planned. We do not currently have sufficient funds to upgrade to a full license of IPB -- this is our best option as far as keeping the forums up to date go. I also have installed a modification allowing the Admins to select how many characters are required for a post to be valid. I have set it to 150 which is very low in my opinion. I would like to reduce the number of useless posts that aren't helpful enough by requiring them to be a little longer. I want QUALITY posts, I am not trying to be hard on you guys. This along with the spell check modifications hopefully are going to attain that goal. Also, if anyone thinks this is too short or too long, I can change it very easily so bring it up in a topic/poll if it's a problem. __________________ Note: I am busy so if I am slow to respond, be patient. email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post but do miss some.

01-09-2005, 03:51 PM	#3
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,016 UserID: 1	I realized that. I also thought further on it and if I see anyone extending their post with meaningless things, that won't be allowed. Also, 150 characters isn't that much, I doubt most people would notice. This is to, mostly, prevent small worthless replies. __________________ Note: I am busy so if I am slow to respond, be patient. email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post but do miss some.

01-09-2005, 03:52 PM	#4
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,016 UserID: 1	This is a test of another modification I installed. Hopefully, this will be posted in my previous post instead of making a new post. An "anti-bump" mod of sorts. I believe you must wait 24 hours to make a post after your own. Edit: Appears to not have worked. I'll just not do this one then, it wasn't even designed for our exact version of IPB anyway. __________________ Note: I am busy so if I am slow to respond, be patient. email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post but do miss some.

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