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Old 07-16-2008, 09:33 PM
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Make a recycle bin forum and hide it from forum viewers. Have mods send all old posts there. Then you wont have people responding to 4 yr old posts and you wont lose post count.
There is some value in being able to read the old posts. I think, with your suggestion, the posts would be available via the search engine; but, not for the casual reader who just wants to get caught up on a particular section. I think a lot of new people go back a considerable amount of time just to see what's being written and how who responds to what. That's where I learned who were the knowledge experts versus people who just wanted to post some rambling thoughts.

I can't remember which forum I was in at the time; but, they had it where you couldn't respond to a post older than (I think) four months. I don't remember if it was an automatic lock and / or there was a message the posting was too old for replies.
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Old 07-16-2008, 09:37 PM
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I really miss quotes not being shaded......
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Old 07-17-2008, 08:28 PM
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There is some value in being able to read the old posts.
Yes I'm sure that some posts would like to be kept and they can be locked after moving them to say a forum called Best Of FreeForum that older posts with great questions and answers would go.
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Old 07-18-2008, 06:03 AM
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Is there perchance any way for the the board to automatically include the state (or the country) an OP is from based on their IP in the event they ignore the rules?
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Old 07-18-2008, 03:27 PM
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Is there perchance any way for the the board to automatically include the state (or the country) an OP is from based on their IP in the event they ignore the rules?
That wouldn't work for some IPs. Mine would show that I'm in MO. At least that what is shows on other boards I've been on that detect my supposed location.
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Old 07-19-2008, 06:45 AM
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That wouldn't work for some IPs. Mine would show that I'm in MO. At least that what is shows on other boards I've been on that detect my supposed location.
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Old 07-21-2008, 12:36 PM
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Questions for Msiron

Msiron wrote: These new banner ads that are 728px width and the first page that you must click 'SKIP AD' are way too intrusive. Large banners should be no more that 640px width.

There are many more issues but whoever the admin or webmaster is needs to put allot of time in tweaking this site using products from vbulletin.org

Members with over so many posts should be exempt from ads. I operate 2 large vbulletins and would not be caught doing what is going on here now.

There are rewrite links, small category banners, ads only to members under a certain ct of posts or no posts, and many more plugins which can be applied. Also spammers can be put to rest if you invest some time or hire a webmaster that will.

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These are great suggestions and we would like to explore them more. Can you point us to your sites so we can see how you have implemented your recommendations. Also, it would be great to get more details and feedback. Thanks again.

We're planning a larger usability improvement for the forums and welcome suggestions. We'll also post what we are doing before going live to get your feedback. As far as other changes, we are trying a new ad network and look forward to feedback.
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Old 07-21-2008, 01:47 PM
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I'm running version 3.6.8 (my preference) and I assume your using 3.7 latest version.

The following hacks I am using are compatible with my version though vbulletin.org does have what you need for your version.

vBSponsors Forum and Category Sponsorship... 2.0.6 ****** THIS ONE
vBulletin Project Tools Project management tools, integrated... 1.0.2
Library ... 1.1.4
Classifieds Classifieds system... 1.2.9
Prevent Spam Prevent spam on your boards by... 1.0
Rewrite eBay Links This mod rewrites eBay links so they... 1.2
Quick Ban in postbit. Add a "Quick Ban" button in postbit and... 1.0
Post Thank You Hack Thank You Hack... 7.4
NoSpam! NoSpam! allows you to specify a set of... 2.0
nCode Image Resizer Automatically resize posted images... 1.0.1
Limited Guest Viewing ... 1.0.5
Is Bot Registration Time Check... 1.0.0 ****** GET THIS works great since spammers use sophisticated programs to sign up
HelpCenter Support Ticket System!... 1.00
Restrict URLS - Restricts users from posting URLs until they have x amount of posts or they go into a que
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You can also include your adsense into posts (I personally don't do this)

Here is a pic of my non invasive small sponsor ads or text, use..... vBSponsors Forum and Category Sponsorship... 2.0.6 for this. If you have any problen lining it up, just holla.

mallee.biz/images/examplesponsor.jpg
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Old 07-21-2008, 02:12 PM
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Actually (sorry for the double post) you could incorporate phpadsNEW. I have seen sites with this integrated and it rocks. There are instructions over at vbulletin.org on how to do it, it looked a little complex but I have not throughly read it and I'm not savvy guru.

Apparently you can put any of your advertising right into every so many posts and many different areas of vb (also I think allows advertiser login to track the progress of their own ads)

I will look it over further
openx.org/phpadsnew

here is an integration for it but please look around to find the directions for your version forum
vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=100229&highlight=phpadsnew

The banner prog I use, here is the one for 3.7 +
vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=183335
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Old 07-21-2008, 02:51 PM
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Have noticed that the forums are taking longer to load than they did prior to upgrades. It seems to be caused by whatever is loading from "optimized-by.rubiconproject.com".

Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.0; en-US; rv:1.8.0.6) Gecko/20060728 Firefox/1.5.0.6

(From my laptop at work.)
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Old 07-21-2008, 02:57 PM
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Thanks for the great input

Hi: Thanks for the input. We'll review it and appreciate your time and help. Feel free to send other suggestions. Thanks again.
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Old 07-21-2008, 04:05 PM
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rubiconproject.com".

Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.0; en-US; rv:1.8.0.6) Gecko/20060728 Firefox/1.5.0.6

(From my laptop at work

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This is why it is ESSENTIAL to host everything yourself and not depend on another site to load ads. It can slow a big board like freeadvice down tremendously.

If their server is glitching, it will affect this site.

and to clarify,

NoSpam! NoSpam! allows you to specify a set of... 2.0 [THIS ALLOWS YOU TO SET CERTAIN WORDS LIKE VIAGRA, SEX, IPOD ETC... as spam words] which will go into the mod Que for approval, or auto deletion.

Is Bot Registration Time Check... 1.0.0 ****** GET THIS works great since spammers use sophisticated programs to sign up [THIS WORKS INCREDIBLY as spammers use progs that can sign up a few seconds where a normal person takes more time] it will not allow the spammer to sign up, PERIOD.

I just checked the email I use for forum signups to see who ISBOT blocked from signing up. Look at this, 148 caught within the last 2 weeks. Beautiful, isn't it? Tells me who it blocked along with IP and info.

mallee.biz/images/ISBOTblock.jpg

Restrict URLS - Restricts users from posting URLs until they have x amount of posts or they go into a que. [JUST WHERE YOU WANT THEM, IF THEY USE URL'S as http or www] until they have 3, 5, 50 or 200 posts - you choose the amount via admin panel.

I futher have the follwoing, go to admin ---> vboptions, then to User Banning Options, then paste this into the email section (these are known spam addys)

@mail.ru @web.de @mediciness.net @cashette.com @cashette.com @gawab.com @nightmail.ru @goowyinc.org @116ron.org @12-inch-remix.info @1dating.biz @5crafts.com @aaaa.bg @abc.com @advertfast.com @allwebdrugs.info @alonit.com @armadillo.com @arpad-music.info @atefrog.org @bakedpotato2005.biz @baloon.info @bazehost.info @berahe.info @bezeqint.net @bigmailbox.com @bluebottle.com @breakthru.com @bumpymail.com @burnacouplemore.com @cashette.com @cashette.org @centermail.com @centermail.net @chcb.info @claude-bolling.info @cute-boys.org @discardmail.com @dodgeit.com @doh75.com @domain714.com @domain805.com @domain838.com @drugsmarket.info @e4ward.com @echofind.com @emailias.com @endless-dreams.com @eroti.info @europe.com @example.com @fakeinformation.com @for-fun.info @formails.com @foryou74.com @foteret.info @freehardcorevideo.org @freeideasearch.info @freenet.de @fresh-news.net @fromru.com @front14.org @GameBox.net @ganower.net @gawab.com @getamusic.com @ghosttexter.de @giza.cc @gmx.de @gold2world.biz @gona.com @goolook.ru @goowyinc.org @hisdllls.com @hotpop.com @hubau.net @iframestat.org @inbox.com @inbox.ru @inmail24.com @iqsearch.org @jetable.net @jonasandliz.org @justopt.info @k1w.pl @kasmail.com @kidaf.ua @kisenfad.com @kkw.pl @latinax.info @link2mail.net @list.ru @logo-handy.info @londonon.org @mail.ru @mail333.com @mailexpire.com @mailinator.com @mailmoat.com @manus-manum-lavat.info @medandpharm.info @medicinese.info @mediciness.net @megabox.ru @messagebeamer.de @mp3new4u.com @muuh.info @muzek.com @mytrashmail.com @need-site.com @nerdshack.com @nervmich.net @netlawman.co.uk @netmails.net @netzidiot.de @nurfuerspam.de @octelera.com @online.ua @orlymusic.com @outgun.com @pharmacy.com @pisem.net @pixelhead.info @pochta.ru @portsaid.cc @powertek.info @privacy.net @punkass.com @rambler.ru @res4.info @res5.info @retv.com @rootl.com @rotover.info @runbox.com @safe-mail.net @sanaa.cc @SexMagnet.com @sexyadultworld.com @sibmail.com @sneakemail.com @sofort-mail.de @sogetthis.com @spam.la @spambob.com @spambob.net @spambob.org @spamex.com @spamgourmet.com @spamhole.com @spaminator.de @spammotel.com @spamtrail.com @sriaus.com @tatures.com @teghhu.com @temet-nosce.info @tempori-parce.info @terrgfhu.com @terru.com @test.com @tipro.info @topadult20.info @topmeds20.org @topvideogalerz.info @trash-mail.de @trashmail.net @tut.by @uaxc.com @ukr.net @unaf.mu @usa.com @usa.comfreeecard @web.de @webmailemail.net @wuzup.net @xboxgamer.org @xsecurity.org @yandex.ru @yarter.com @yourmedserv.info @zffk.com
@anticheba.net @lucky.starnet.md
@server.spyderzwebz.org
@spyderzwebz.org @gawab.com @vnet.net
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Hope this helps and any question I will be glad to try and answer but like I said, I'm no guru.

and there is always blocking known spammer countries using .htaccess
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