vBulletin Community Forum - vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/ Please use this forum to post feedback and suggestions related to vBulletin software and features. en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:06:59 GMT vBulletin 5 http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png vBulletin Community Forum - vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/ vBulletin 4 Suggestions http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321668-vBulletin-4-Suggestions&goto=newpost Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:10:00 GMT In order to allow us to better review and evaluate your suggestions on the vBulletin 4.0 product, this forum is closed for the time being. We encourage you to post your suggestions in the vBulletin... In order to allow us to better review and evaluate your suggestions on the vBulletin 4.0 product, this forum is closed for the time being. We encourage you to post your suggestions in the vBulletin 4.0 Suggestions Forum.

If you feel that a suggestion here has merit please send me a Private Message and I will move it if necessary.

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/forum...s-and-Feedback ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback Wayne Luke http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321668-vBulletin-4-Suggestions <![CDATA[Did Anyone Like Kier's Design Better?]]> http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321655-Did-Anyone-Like-Kier-s-Design-Better&goto=newpost Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:28:50 GMT Months ago, when Kier posted the first few pictures of vB4. The Design was rather impressive... In my opinion, the latest screenshots and the more finalized design looks ugly. I really hate the... Months ago, when Kier posted the first few pictures of vB4. The Design was rather impressive...

In my opinion, the latest screenshots and the more finalized design looks ugly. I really hate the "teal" look. What ever happened to the recognised vBulletin Blue?



Even the showthread and forumdisplay looked better in Kier's originals.

Anyone else agree with me?
- Morsolo ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback Morsolo http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321655-Did-Anyone-Like-Kier-s-Design-Better Will we have these options in near future with vb4? http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321653-Will-we-have-these-options-in-near-future-with-vb4&goto=newpost Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:08:19 GMT Will we have these, or are developers think about such? * *Image resize, *resize images through forums, signatures and ect * *Watermark for images*, something as this mod... Will we have these, or are developers think about such?

  • Image resize, resize images through forums, signatures and ect
  • User will be able do delete his account?
  • Widgets will have same options or similar as on vba, every widget will be collapsable?
  • Default option that will allow user upon registration to choose gender, place these users to two different usergroups, also postbit gender image, and so on

I would be happy to see atleast one of these as default option in vb4 ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback goxy63 http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321653-Will-we-have-these-options-in-near-future-with-vb4 Mobile Blog Posting http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321641-Mobile-Blog-Posting&goto=newpost Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:20:41 GMT Currently I use WordPress for my Blog and have their iPhone app that lets me post on the blog on the go.. but I pre-ordered the PS and with its blog do they plan on making a mobile app so can post on... Currently I use WordPress for my Blog and have their iPhone app that lets me post on the blog on the go.. but I pre-ordered the PS and with its blog do they plan on making a mobile app so can post on the vbulletin blog on the go? ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback Lawrence Enterprise http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321641-Mobile-Blog-Posting Styles Styles/Skinning SDK http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321640-Styles-Skinning-SDK&goto=newpost Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:13:45 GMT Hey! It would be great if vBulletin released a skinning sdk with 4.0. Ive read many tutorials and its a no go :( A skinning sdk, would make it easier to create custom styles :) ... Hey!

It would be great if vBulletin released a skinning sdk with 4.0.

Ive read many tutorials and its a no go :(

A skinning sdk, would make it easier to create custom styles :)

Thoughts? ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback tgcsniper http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321640-Styles-Skinning-SDK Friends activity http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321630-Friends-activity&goto=newpost Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:47:01 GMT I don't know if "friend's activity" (forum messages made, images uploaded, comments to images, blog posts, etc) has been implemented.

If not, I think it would be a great addition to interactivity. ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback crkgb http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321630-Friends-activity Forums spacing support http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321618-spacing-support&goto=newpost Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:16:36 GMT I don't know what you would actually call this.

I would like to see actual support for what users type in regards to spacing in forum posts. If a user type four spaces between words that it will save that way and display that way for everyone that reads it. ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback attroll http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321618-spacing-support Albums Catergoriezed albums http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321616-Catergoriezed-albums&goto=newpost Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:07:14 GMT No disrespect but I feel the VB albums are lame. I would like to see it changed so the albums can be categorized with default categories that users have the option to upload to. This way users can... No disrespect but I feel the VB albums are lame. I would like to see it changed so the albums can be categorized with default categories that users have the option to upload to. This way users can upload to there own personal albums or to a default set of categories. Sort of like Photo Post has. ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback attroll http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321616-Catergoriezed-albums Forums Old Thread Warning http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321583-Old-Thread-Warning&goto=newpost Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:09:31 GMT Just a suggestion from me,

it might help if we have an Old Thread Warning System, currently, throughout my licenses, all would benefit.

I propse a system whereby before a [quick] reply is made, the user is warned that the thread is quite old - I've just seen a thread being bumped from the year 2001, quite a change really, but here's something to look at if you can't comprehend the idea. (See attachment)

Some prefer that this is made as a system which can be turned off, or maybe a modification?

What do you think?
Attached Images
]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback deuterium http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321583-Old-Thread-Warning suggestion regarding vb major release http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321546-suggestion-regarding-vb-major-release&goto=newpost Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:51:35 GMT This is a humble and sincere suggestion to the vBteam if u r listening, most of the vbulletin forum owners might not be tycoons to get license for above 100 bucks yearly, so plz take care so that... This is a humble and sincere suggestion to the vBteam if u r listening,

most of the vbulletin forum owners might not be tycoons to get license for above 100 bucks yearly, so plz take care so that the major release takes no lesser than 30 months and best if 36months or more,
I have heard next release is scheduled around in 18months, if that's the truth then its a hard game u r playing on the member's psychology, a member who wishes to run the latest released version has to go on pay even though he might be in a un-comfortable position at the time of pay

and other suggestion is, even when u r releasing such an offer (pre-sale) for members make it atleast 45-60 day prior notice for members so that small owners can accumulate cash needed rather than giving them less than a month short notices

I hope vB team listens to one of its old and probably loyal member ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback riderbook http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321546-suggestion-regarding-vb-major-release <![CDATA[CMS Will vb4 CMS have IMG alignment, IMG text wrapping & IMG caption?]]> http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321544-Will-vb4-CMS-have-IMG-alignment-IMG-text-wrapping-IMG-caption&goto=newpost Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:44:36 GMT Any article system needs a function to place images anywhere in the article, with the texts wrapped around it and the option to add a small text to the picture. Will vb4.0 CMS have this... Any article system needs a function to place images anywhere in the article, with the texts wrapped around it and the option to add a small text to the picture.

Will vb4.0 CMS have this functionality? ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback Alfa1 http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321544-Will-vb4-CMS-have-IMG-alignment-IMG-text-wrapping-IMG-caption An Impex from vB 3.x to 4.x? http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321534-An-Impex-from-vB-3-x-to-4-x&goto=newpost Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:02:07 GMT Hi all,

I'm wondering whether vB has considered creating an Impex importer from vB 3.x to 4.x? Before the quick replies, I do realise that it will be possible and simple just to upgrade from 3 to 4; but many of us have been using vB for many years, gradually upgrading, installing, using, removing Mods, etc. - many of which create database tables and data that, when the mod is removed, don't always get deleted. The result is that our databases are often far larger than the actual content they use. The same is true for files in the directory structure: many are 'left behind' after mod deletes, using up server space.

Which is why I wonder whether a 'clean upgrade', i.e. a fresh install with an impex to port over all posts and user data from 3.x, might be an option? The launch of 4.0 seems a reasonable time to clear out all the dross, since many mods will not work under 4.0, similar to skins.

Any thoughts? ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback monForum http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321534-An-Impex-from-vB-3-x-to-4-x Notices Extend conditions for notices http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321532-Extend-conditions-for-notices&goto=newpost Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:49:52 GMT I find notices very useful.

It would be nice to have a "User is not browsing forum" option and/or an option to select multiple browsing forums.

Also i would like to be able to select several usergroups instead of just one. ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback malmazan http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321532-Extend-conditions-for-notices Threads Didascalia http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321523-Didascalia&goto=newpost Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:53:21 GMT Didascalia in English is caption / subtitle, and it's the description of an image. In newspapers, the picture is in a box, and the message is on the bottom.

E.g.:




I was thinking about a new tag for automatically insert a picture in a box and the description as didascalia; it could be implemented as a modification of the "img" tag or a brand new tag (such as: [IMG]http://url.to.my/picture.jpg[CAPTION]This is my pretty cool picture!![/CAPTION][/IMG])

What do you think about? ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback kn4rF http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321523-Didascalia Moderators Soft delete attachments http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321483-Soft-delete-attachments&goto=newpost Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:50:41 GMT Moderators can already "soft" delete threads & posts, while preserving the attachments in the posts.

It would be great if moderators could "soft" delete individual attachments from the "Manage Attachments" interface so the attachments are no longer visible to all, yet they aren't (irreversibly) deleted from the server.

Thanks,
James ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback JamesAB http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321483-Soft-delete-attachments Xml api http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321466-Xml-api&goto=newpost Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:10:26 GMT I really would like an XML API so that I can create new ways to interact with the forum functions and database. I've been searching all over for one and nobody seems to have been able to create one yet. ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback Halarkin http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321466-Xml-api <![CDATA[Users Dedicated "Notifications" Page]]> http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321460-Dedicated-Notifications-Page&goto=newpost Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:05:46 GMT *Notification Preferences page* I want a single page that controls all notification preferences. For example: * Admin Emails * User Emails * Threads you Subscribed To (open list in new window... Notification Preferences page
I want a single page that controls all notification preferences. For example:
  • Admin Emails
  • User Emails
  • Threads you Subscribed To (open list in new window to toggle on/off)
  • Forums You Subscribed To (open list in new window to toggle on/off)
  • Social Groups
  • Blogs
  • Newsletter
  • Etc...
I can include a link to this page in my FAQs, Welcome Letter, Newsletter, and all outgoing emails. (P.S. Make a global footer template for all email messages!)

Unsubscribe Links That Don't Require Login
Let users stop following a thread or all threads by clicking on a link in the email notification.
  • Click Unsubscribe
  • Go to a page with three options: unsubscribe from this thread, unsubscribe from all threads, or view all Notification Preferences.
This would take a little more design on your part to easily handle all types of notifications, but I hope this conveys the essence of the request.

The way vB handles notifications is simply too complicated for grandma. We've done our best to provide good documentation and clearly worded emails, but there's only so much we can do with the current setup. ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback davide101 http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321460-Dedicated-Notifications-Page <![CDATA[Warning [Merge Posts]]]> http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321391-Warning-Merge-Posts&goto=newpost Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:01:26 GMT There is no special function to disable only the option Merge Posts for the moderator?

Because one moderator with this can delete all posts from BD even if "Can Physically Delete Posts" set to NO, because this way can merge post only to one and edit everthing to 111 ou something...

I only see one way to block this is set to NO "Can Manage Threads" but this way the mod can stick, etc...

There is any way to block only the function "Merge Posts"?

If one account of one of junior mods was hacked . The junior mod account could manage threads. The hacker merged all threads. There was no way to undo this.

That was the end of the forum.

Best Regards ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback Antonio Pereira http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321391-Warning-Merge-Posts SEO vb4.0 SEF URL failover http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321366-vb4-0-SEF-URL-failover&goto=newpost Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:48:04 GMT This was my response to a closed discussion regarding vbSEO compatability in vb4.0. I stupidly wrote this response without realising that the freaking thread had been closed :) Since I feel it... This was my response to a closed discussion regarding vbSEO compatability in vb4.0. I stupidly wrote this response without realising that the freaking thread had been closed :)

Since I feel it is a very valid and very critical point, I thought I would post this as a suggestion in hopes that it will be considered for 4.0 inclusion.

Although this is not my area of expertise at all (preempting any 'corrections' on the technical aspects), I would hope that vB could provide functionality (or at least a hook of some sort) that would trigger on 404's so that the invalid link could be checked for a valid page, but in an incorrect format (i.e. regexp the URL to see if its an 'old format' SEF url). If indeed it is, then a 301 could be issued instead of the dreaded 404. I wouldn't think this would be terribly hard to do and would help prevent customers holding back from upgrading to vb4.0 for fear their existing links will all become invalid.

Many of us who have happily been using vbSEO for years will have hundreds or thousands of published vbSEO formatted links in posts, blogs, etc... Without some type of functionality similar to what is outlined above, any attempt to move from vbSEO will result in countless internal and external links becoming dead ones which would be insane for anyone to consider. It is also crazy to expect customers to cope with waiting for a free .org mod for this. While Search Friendly URLs aren't used on all sites, it is a significant enough number to warrant a default failover. ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback the geek http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321366-vb4-0-SEF-URL-failover Social Groups Group icon under avatar? http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321315-Group-icon-under-avatar&goto=newpost Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:55:22 GMT Can social group icon be displayed in post user info, under avatar? Can social group icon be displayed in post user info, under avatar? ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback ForumUzer http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321315-Group-icon-under-avatar User Registration Facebook Connect for VB4 http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321257-Facebook-Connect-for-VB4&goto=newpost Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:53:51 GMT At long last we are nearing the time when vBulletin 4 will be completed and released. It is looking impressive and the new design is breath of fresh air. One thing I don't see in the list of features but feel would be extremely useful for us to build our communities is Facebook Connect (and perhaps Open ID).

I can speak from experience that when adding this functionality to your site it greatly increases the number of user registrations as it takes away the need for users to enter registration information and remember a password.

Facebook has published the API and there is even a mod on vbulletin.org for 3.x versions of vBulletin. This (Open ID would be nice too) needs to be included in vB4 as a default feature IMO. I sincerely hope that there is some consideration going on about this with the Jelsoft team.

A good example would also be JomSocial for Joomla, they have Facebook Connect integrated somewhat effectively but greatly enhanced by this third party plugin called Facebook Correct: (http://beta.dals.org/). This plugin allows the below options among others:

1. Prompt user to input a username and email address.
2. Redirect the user to a specified page after login completes.
3. Allows user to merge an existing account with their facebook connect account.
4. Imports admin selected profile info and avatar image from Facebook to their JomSocial profile.

Anyway, I hope that the Jelsoft team considers this as it would be a great benefit for those looking to grow their communities. ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback bboy http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321257-Facebook-Connect-for-VB4 Projects Tools http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321218-Projects-Tools&goto=newpost Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:02:00 GMT I was wondering if the Project Tools is going to be included in the Publishing Suite. My site makes heavy use of this. I was wondering if the Project Tools is going to be included in the Publishing Suite. My site makes heavy use of this. ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback Duramax 6.6L http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321218-Projects-Tools Product/Plugin System Crossing Server http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321168-Crossing-Server&goto=newpost Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:59:28 GMT Will vbulletin develop for cross server / CDN Content Delivery Network. Maybe for attachment like rapidshare using multiple server or Avatar in different server. This technique will make server... Will vbulletin develop for cross server / CDN Content Delivery Network.

Maybe for attachment like rapidshare using multiple server or Avatar in different server.
This technique will make server access to a much lighter :)

THanks ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback i-comers.com http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321168-Crossing-Server reported post notifier http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321156-reported-post-notifier&goto=newpost Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:54:19 GMT when a user reports a thread, he must be thanked for reporting and if an action is taken regarding the reported post, he must get an auto-thanked message from staff for reporting the msg, This... when a user reports a thread, he must be thanked for reporting and if an action is taken regarding the reported post, he must get an auto-thanked message from staff for reporting the msg,

This will encourage members in reporting any flaws around ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback riderbook http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321156-reported-post-notifier Infractions Ability to disable infraction types http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321085-Ability-to-disable-infraction-types&goto=newpost Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:27:34 GMT Rather than be forced to delete an infraction type if you don't want it to be available for use anymore, why not have a drop-down for them...

Can be used by: Administrators, Super Moderators, Moderators, No One (Disabled) ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback digitalpoint http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321085-Ability-to-disable-infraction-types Tags More power to tags http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321077-More-power-to-tags&goto=newpost Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:57:50 GMT Somebody already requested a site wide tags for forums, cms, blogs, social groups, photos.

I'd do this as well and take this idea a step further as there's no real secondary categorization option for forums (prefixes are nice but far from perfect).
As the CMS now also includes tags I'd add the following features to tags site-wide:
  • Tag descriptions (it used widely in many professional CMS's and tag systems...think it as a category description)
  • Admin definable tag layout (I'm not sure yet how exactly the CMS will work...a particular tag could be a menu point and we could display related widgets to list the topics, blogs, photos, articles tagged with the same tag...)
  • Tag categories (so we can categorize them...for example motorcycle manufacturers, celebrity names or computer parts etc.)
These features would gave almost unlimited possibility/flexibility to the current system... :) ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback goyo http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321077-More-power-to-tags blocking registration by birth date http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321054-blocking-registration-by-birth-date&goto=newpost Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:36:32 GMT hi everyone,
i have a vb forum, and i've noticed that almost all the spamm users select date of birth 1 january 1980. one ideia to conter the spam would be to block that date.

also, when viewing a member page of such users, there should be an option to ban these users directly, instread of using the admin cp. ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback Patuga http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321054-blocking-registration-by-birth-date Excited! http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321007-Excited&goto=newpost Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:24:25 GMT I'm going to get the 4.0 suite next pay day. It's about time vb!! ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback seangworld http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321007-Excited Just an Idea http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321003-Just-an-Idea&goto=newpost Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:28:16 GMT Why not give current users Active or Expired a bit longer to get the discounted price. I think alot of the issues are that we only have a few weeks to grab 4.0 at a discounted rate and have not seen... Why not give current users Active or Expired a bit longer to get the discounted price.
I think alot of the issues are that we only have a few weeks to grab 4.0 at a discounted rate and have not seen or heard any feedback on it.
So many complaints and no one from IB/VB is coming to calm the situation, Thank goodness for other members who are doing a better job at defending this then you are.
Give us more time to decide and help keep the undecided paying customers (Loyal Customers) who have helped make you what you are today.
Give it some thought.:) ]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback BrandNIC http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321003-Just-an-Idea Branding Free Users. http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321000-Branding-Free-Users&goto=newpost Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:33:56 GMT If we have the Branding Free option are we going to be required to pay for it again with the 4.0 or later releases?????? WTF why did the progress.gif url post on this? Is this something we get... If we have the Branding Free option are we going to be required to pay for it again with the 4.0 or later releases??????

WTF why did the progress.gif url post on this? Is this something we get with the new release?
]]> vBulletin Suggestions and Feedback BrandNIC http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?321000-Branding-Free-Users