<![CDATA[PHP Freaks News & Announcements]]> http://forums.phpfreaks.com Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:23:26 +0000 60 New Moderator: Ignace http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/275374-new-moderator-ignace/ I'm pleased to announce that ignace is now a part of our moderating team! He is a very knowledgeable individual and has been a great asset to us.

Welcome aboard!  :hail_freaks:

]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:23:26 +0000 http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/275374-new-moderator-ignace/ Forums updated http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/274954-forums-updated/ Hello!

 

We've updated our forums to the latest version of IPB - which includes the following new features:

 

Upgraded editor

The editor has been updated to include better Code & Quote features as well as numerous performance updates.

 

Topic Solved

The topic solved feature was originally a home-brewed solution that we ran on PHP Freaks. Now, we're glad to say that IPB has this by default and we've enabled it on our forums. This is great because the following features are enabled:

  1. You can select an individual post to be the "Best answer" instead of generalizing the topic. This answer is then provided at the top of the topic.

  2. Clicking the "Solved" tag on the forum view will take you directly to the best answer.

  3. Forum views now include an option to view only (un)solved topics.

Better Sharing

You'll notice in the topics that there is a share icon next to the post number (at the top right of each post). You can now share individual posts via this.

 

Many Backend changes

There have been numerous changes what our staff can do, as well as updates for more spam prevention. Anything to help make our staffs' lives easier is a win in my book!

 

 

 

In any case, with an update there is always a chance for an issue or two to pop up. Please let us know in this topic of any issues you might have spotted.

 

We thank you for your patience and continued support!

]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:35:22 +0000 http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/274954-forums-updated/ New Guru: Christian F. http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/273958-new-guru-christian-f/ Christian F., you've earned it! :intoxicated:

Your decoder ring should be in the mail shortly ;)]]> Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:48:23 +0000 http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/273958-new-guru-christian-f/ Php Freaks 2013 - Updates And Feedback From You! http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/272568-php-freaks-2013-updates-and-feedback-from-you/ :hail_freaks:

With this new year brings many changes to the main site & forums. We have a lot in the works:
  • A new main site, completely redesigned from the ground up.
  • An updated forum skin to match the new main site (integrated)
  • A premium membership, with a job board, private forums and no ads
  • New articles, tutorials and more!
We'd love to get some input from you guys on what you'd like to see change around here. Have a great idea or like something from another site that you really like? Suggest it and help make 2013 a great year for PHP Freaks! :)]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:33:50 +0000 http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/272568-php-freaks-2013-updates-and-feedback-from-you/ New Admin: Pikachu2000 http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/271372-new-admin-pikachu2000/ Pikachu2000 for his help around the boards for the past few years & recently stepping up to take over IRC duties. We'd like to honor him with a shiny new badge & cold beer.

Congrats! :intoxicated:]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:56:28 +0000 http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/271372-new-admin-pikachu2000/ Back To Badged: Barand http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/269837-back-to-badged-barand/ Barand! :intoxicated:]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:46:33 +0000 http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/269837-back-to-badged-barand/ About The New Forums http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/268635-about-the-new-forums/
We have recently upgraded our forums to new software - IPB. PHP Freaks has been needing to grow and expand, which our previous software did not really allow us to do. We're excited to make the first steps of bringing in new features to our members and this conversion was definitely a giant leap in the right direction. Of course with change comes pains, but we've done our best to mitigate these. However, if you see anything wrong or have suggestions / complaints, we definitely would love your opinion to be heard.

You'll also notice with the upgraded forums a new look. We're updating our branding and will be tweaking this over the next few weeks to make the new skin a bit more bearable.

What else is in store for PHP Freaks? We're in the process of developing a brand-new main site with more features, upgraded branding (to match here) and most importantly - more content! Yup, more tutorials, articles, etc. will be coming in the next few months.

Again, thank you for your patience as we fix any bugs! :)

The PHP Freaks Team

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Other notes:
If you have an iPhone, you can get a mobile app ($1.99) that allows you to get push notifications (for replies, PMs, etc.) We do not own the app, it is our software providers, however our forums will support this.]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:48:20 +0000 http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/268635-about-the-new-forums/ New(ish) Guru: Jesirose http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/267572-newish-guru-jesirose/ jesirose!

:intoxicated:]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 00:43:50 +0000 http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/267572-newish-guru-jesirose/ Tutorials are working again http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/266798-tutorials-are-working-again/ Wed, 08 Aug 2012 05:53:19 +0000 http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/266798-tutorials-are-working-again/ Migrating to IPB http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/266128-migrating-to-ipb/
We plan on moving from SMF to IPB (the forum software).  If all goes well, all info should be ported correctly (login credentials, posts, etc..). 

Below is our migration schedule:
Friday, Sept 21 - The forums will be put in read-only mode and will possibly be taken completely offline.
Saturday, Sept 22 - Most of the main conversion process should be done, however we'll need time to do things like rebuild thumbnails for users & attachments (which takes a while for a board our size.)
Sunday, Sept 23 - Internal testing will occur that morning with our staff, and will re-open if no issues popup.
Monday, Sept 24 - All is back to normal, however some hotfixes might be required and thus some downtime might occur. Please let us know if any issues you spot.

Our IRC Channels will remain open all weekend and will not be affected by the forum conversion. The main site should remain up as well, however some downtime might occur with it as well.]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:20:48 +0000 http://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/266128-migrating-to-ipb/