Bell Tree Direct - 12.21.2014

[Zulehan]

I don't know the ins and outs of the forum like Jer and Jubs do, but this is a pretty major factor. It's easy to think up the idea, but often times the software for it just isn't available (or sometimes extremely buggy)

And even if it's possible, our addies are pretty tightlipped about any upcoming features (most of the time), so you probably shouldn't expect a definitive answer.

It is possible, but I can see a lot of work and time necessary coding/customizing such an add-on for this forum, even if instructions are already available. I spoke about this issue before:

http://www.belltreeforums.com/showt...plied-to-you&p=3931636&viewfull=1#post3931636

Reminds me of the years I used this forum software, vBulletin. I assume the software version is 3.8.x.

There was a developer, Nexia (changed his user name to vbenhancer, and has since retired: http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/member.php?u=363548), who was working on several modifications I really liked for vBulletin, but one that was only featured on his forum was a 'quote notification.' That feature added a profile tab from which a member could view new posts in which she was quoted.

Unfortunately, that modification was never developed, but from my searches there may be similar ones for vBulletin 3.8.x that are still usable. For instance, from what I read, here is a similar modification that might still be downloaded on the last page here, and includes updated instructions: http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showt...=112498&page=7 I have forgotten my login details for that website and no longer use the software, so cannot confirm for myself.

Obviously, this modification is different from the one Nexia had in mind, and I can imagine issues with flooded inboxes, not to mention I have no idea how many queries this would add, or how much code must be added.

As implied, I do not believe a quote notification feature was integrated with vBulletin, at least the 3.x version, but there certainly has been interest in adding one.

 

[oath2order]

You just can't take no for an answer can you.

 

[Jeremy]

Thanks, but we're perfectly capable without armchair admins.

 

[Zulehan]

You just can't take no for an answer can you.

Hi, Oath.

If you are referring to me, I am not particularly invested in such an add-on. Rather, since the add-on was brought up, thought I would refer to an old post for informational purposes. I understand that adding such a feature would require a lot of time and effort, and my last intention would be to pressure the administration into adding something for my convenience.

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Thanks, but we're perfectly capable without armchair admins.

Hope I did not give the same impression I may have given Oath about my intentions. I appreciate the work you guys do, and am under no illusions that an add-on, even if of interest to the administration, would be added overnight.

 

[Jeremy]

Well we've looked into it and there's no easy way to do it. We are on version 4, not 3, so... But I will probably look into it a little more at some other point in the future.

 

[PrayingMantis10]

Thanks, but we're perfectly capable without armchair admins.

Oops. Sorry. I think I clicked on thumbs down by mistake. I obviously need to go drink some coffee.

 

[Zulehan]

Yeah, I know; members were asking if it was even possible, so I meant my post to show what such an add-on might entail. If the only promising relevant add-on for vB 3.x was never publicly released and the developer retired, and the only other relevant add-on I could find is an old one that you have to dig up instructions for dozens of pages in... Well, it does not seem promising.

 

[BiggKitty]

Thanks, but we're perfectly capable without armchair admins.

Right, I am trying out your new feature on a post you have made, so why is the thumb pointing down and not up, I thought is was a Like button not a Dislike?

 

[Jeremy]

Right, I am trying out your new feature on a post you have made, so why is the thumb pointing down and not up, I thought is was a Like button not a Dislike?

After you give a post a thumbs up, the button turns into a thumbs down which is how you remove the thumbs up.

 

[Goth]

After you give a post a thumbs up, the button turns into a thumbs down which is how you remove the thumbs up.

This is like a free liking thread now

 

[Maruchan]

Regarding the Invisible Mode:
would it be, say, a monthly subscription, or would it be like using the site's basic uploader, everytime you wish to be invisible, there will be a fee? Thank you.

 

[Jeremy]

Regarding the Invisible Mode:
would it be, say, a monthly subscription, or would it be like using the site's basic uploader, everytime you wish to be invisible, there will be a fee? Thank you.

Yes, subscription. And I think it should be affordable too (and not limited stock like collectibles).

 

[KarlaKGB]

paid invisible mode wtf why

 

[Goth]

paid invisible mode wtf why

Jeremy needs more money

 

[Lock]

Welp. I don't ever think the tbt features were ever a source of complication with the trades I've done through this site. I think most of that was due to failures on my behalf or the people I traded with. I have yet to have any lingering issues with trades. I actually find this site to be user friendly in comparison to some others Ive tested out in the past so I'm content with and without invisible mode. You kinda walk into these things with some expectation of having to actually correspond/interact with people and it not go yer way. Honestly though, if you get to the point where you have to chase someone down, then maybe you should consider the transaction void...

But don't worry guise, I promise to not stalk you too much.
That is... If yer still around March 1st, 2015.
Declaring it Official TBT Creepers Day.

 

[Geoni]

I thought people only used invisible mode for mafia.

 

[Jeremy]

I thought people only used invisible mode for mafia.

A lot of people use it for no reason, which is why we're adding one extra step to it. It shouldn't be too expensive though.

 

[WonderK]

A lot of people use it for no reason, which is why we're adding one extra step to it. It shouldn't be too expensive though.

I actually like this a lot.

 

[kittenrobotarmy]

I wonder how the invisible mode is gonna affect Mafia, considering it's pretty useful. A few people might be too cheap to pay Bells for it.

 

[Aradai]

the lines under the sig is scaring me every time I have a post without a sig smh
I love the new icons! they are so adorable aww