Forum Modifications

[jmurrayhead]

This thread contains details regarding any modifications we make that impact the way our forums function.

[03-15-2008] Member Profile Repuation Display:
This modification displays members reputation comments in their profile. Any user that can view another user's profile will be able to see their reputation comments.

[03-15-2008] User-Defined Reputation Points:
This modification allows users to choose how much of their reputation power to use when agreeing or disagreeing with a user's post.

[03-15-2008] One Signature Per Thread Page:
In order to keep the forums neat looking, this modification will only display each posters signature once per page.

[03-15-2008] ShoutBox (Upgraded 04-13-2008):
This modification allows members to chat in real time. The shoutbox is located at the bottom of the forum home page.

[03-15-2008] Reputation Comments in Posts:
This modification displays a user's reputation comment in the post they received reputation in.

[03-15-2008] Forum Reputation Permissions:
This modification allows us to control which forums the reputation system can be used in.

[03-15-2008] vBExperience (Removed 05-05-2008, looking for better alternative):
This modification uses forum statistics and calculations to hand out awards to members for their contributions to the forums.

[03-20-2008] Navigation Bar at Bottom of Threads:
This modification places the breadcrumb navigation bar at the bottom of each thread. This is just one of those things that makes life easier by not having to scroll to the top to go back.

[03-22-2008] Solved Threads (Removed 05-05-2008 due to incompatibility with thread prefixes):
This modification allows threads to be marked as solved. This should help keep the forums clean. This is not available for all forums, like the Off-Topic Forum. Users should be able to mark their own threads as Solved as well as the moderation team.

[05-07-2008] Search Engine:
This modification allows you to search the web via Google. Anytime you use our advanced search, you have the option to perform a Google search as well.

[05-25-2008] Advanced Forum Statistics:
This modification displays a table of forum statistics on the forum home page, including top posters, hottest threads, top referrers and more.

[05-25-2008] Post Thank You:
This modification allows members to say "Thanks" to other members whose post was helpful. This allows threads to be kept clean of unnecessary posts that simply say "Thanks".

[06-28-2008] Display Reputation Given:
This modification allows members see a list of members they last gave reputation points to.

[07-27-2008]Awards System:
This modification allows moderators and administrators to give awards to members that will appear in their profile, posts and the member listing. It also allows members to request an award for themselves and for other members.

[08-20-2008]Extended Reputation Display:
Extends the reputation display system to both green and golden pips, and then large stars as the pips limit is reached.

[09-24-2008]GLA & GLA Who's Online:
These two modifications work together to display a flag and country name next to users in the Who's Online display.

[09-28-2008] User Group Color Bar Legend:
This modification displays a legend of forum user groups with their respective colors.

[10-07-2008] Meet Our Staff:
This modification shows a listing of forum staff, their details and biographies.

[10-28-2008] Syntax Highlighter:
This modification allows the use of highlight /highlight tags to highlight the syntax of code within posts.