View Full Version : WTF.com Site Software Update
Jason
09-10-2005, 09:52 PM
Hey Campers,
Sometime shortly we'll be upgrading our site to the latest version of our forum software. While quite a few things will remain the same on our site, there will be a few differences that you will notice.
In addition to the new features the upgrade will bring, it will also bring a few bugs as well as certain past customizations we've made that will no longer function with the new version. I assure you, all unique features of this website that are not a part of the new code WILL be returning in time.
What exactly won't be working you ask? Damnit, I hoped you were already asleep. Well, some of the following will not be available for a short time: confessions, the wall, quotes database, chatroom (you can still access us from any IRC client), forum store/points & gifts, current moods, horoscopes, unique layout of our forums "What The?!?!" category, among other things. We'll be working hard to bring these things all back in time, as modification authors update their code for compatibility with the new software versions.
We think you'll enjoy the new site when all is said and done, as it not only enhances your experience by allowing quicker software updates and new features but it also gives us some new backend tools which helps us behind the scenes. We're also looking forward to starting with fresh code and optimizing a few things that have been lacking since our traffic explosion...
In summary, WTF.com will be under construction over the coming days and weeks but the process will be well worth it. Thank you for your continued support (especially those who have been donating, we REALLY appreciate it!)
As always, if you experience any problems it's Descent's fault.
Slacker
09-10-2005, 10:10 PM
What kind of format will it be?
Jason
09-10-2005, 10:15 PM
Same format you're accustomed too, along with the same default design. A few minor layout changes might occur inside of threads and changing our current button set across the site as well.. Nothing significantly different visually, though we do have plans in that area as far as a new selectable skin later this year if all goes well... We'll see.
teh anarchist
09-10-2005, 10:29 PM
Sounds good, just make sure to add a 'recent posts' button on the new skins (and blue hell too for that matter). That button alone is the only reason I haven't switched from red rage
junglizm
09-10-2005, 10:50 PM
Cool, I'm looking forward to 3.5 and AJAX. :thumbsup:
Sounds good, just make sure to add a 'recent posts' button on the new skins (and blue hell too for that matter). That button alone is the only reason I haven't switched from red rage
You mean THIS button? (http://forums.wtf.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1131)
junglizm
09-10-2005, 11:51 PM
Sounds good, just make sure to add a 'recent posts' button on the new skins (and blue hell too for that matter). That button alone is the only reason I haven't switched from red rage
You can also click the "New Posts" link on the portal and forum front pages.
teh anarchist
09-11-2005, 01:24 AM
You mean THIS button? (http://forums.wtf.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1131)
HEY!
Where'd that come from?!? haha :happysad: - so I overlooked it.
I Hate The FCC
09-11-2005, 08:28 AM
I should've read this before I made the thread in the feedback section. I failed at the internets. :happysad:
Darklight
09-11-2005, 08:52 AM
yay new software!!! is it gonna splode? and go all freaky and start doing whatever it wants and link up to every computer on earth and hate people and destroy the world so we go back in time to stoptheevilandriodfromfindingjohn conner... and and and... shit im outta espresso.. get more!!
billybob13
09-11-2005, 04:04 PM
Running the new system.
Good so far...
Jason
09-11-2005, 04:07 PM
We'll be adding everything back one by one, but it will take a while.
Right now, things are very bare bones but we have some really cool new things popping up shortly! The fun of it will be, you never know what a page refresh will bring to the site over the coming hours and days. :)
Fire_ze_Missles
09-11-2005, 05:09 PM
I hope I don't lose my rep forever! It's the only way I am able to live. :)
Taylor_Blade
09-11-2005, 05:12 PM
I hope I don't lose my rep forever! It's the only way I am able to live. :)
O NOEZ!!!!
I hope I don't lose my rep forever! It's the only way I am able to live. :)
As has been said many and numerous times. Rep has been reset for everyone. Everyone will have to rebuild it.
meh_it_all
09-11-2005, 05:15 PM
As has been said many and numerous times. Rep has been reset for everyone. Everyone will have to rebuild it.
Everyone loved me only one time... What if they don't again?
Taylor_Blade
09-11-2005, 05:26 PM
Everyone loved me only one time... What if they don't again?
Awww.... I wouldn't worry about that. We wubbles meh!
Jason
09-11-2005, 05:28 PM
What Taylor said. :)
jamesp
09-11-2005, 05:58 PM
Okay, somthing I just noticed. When I posted, it put html in the editor when I trried to edit my post. Seems like a security problem. Just letting you know.
Okay, somthing I just noticed. When I posted, it put html in the editor when I trried to edit my post. Seems like a security problem. Just letting you know.
What exactly do you mean? Which editor and options are you using?
Odd, I'm using same ones as you and it's working fine for me. I only see vB-code... and HTML options is off.
Jason
09-11-2005, 06:15 PM
Can you explain in further detail? If you mean, when you clicked "edit" button you saw a window inside your editor that is working as designed...
jamesp
09-11-2005, 07:17 PM
Nevermind that one, but the shoutbox isn't working in DeerPark 2 for me, though it is working in IE.
Canadian Pyro
09-11-2005, 07:25 PM
Nevermind that one, but the shoutbox isn't working in DeerPark 2 for me, though it is working in IE.
I suggest using Firefox, it works in that.
Nevermind that one, but the shoutbox isn't working in DeerPark 2 for me, though it is working in IE.
Hrm, not sure about what would be causing that... it's using basic AJAX, so as long as they didn't break standard DOM compliance, it should function.
ThomConspicuous
09-11-2005, 07:28 PM
I suggest using Firefox, it works in that.
Deerpark = Firefox 1.5 beta
Most likely a problem with it being beta.
jamesp
09-11-2005, 07:30 PM
WEll, its working now.
And DeerPark 2 == DeerPark 2
BrIONwoshMunky
09-11-2005, 07:30 PM
Deerpark = Firefox 1.5 beta
Most likely a problem with it being beta.
Deerpark = Firefox 1.5 ALPHA, it's not even good enough to be a Beta yet.
ThomConspicuous
09-11-2005, 07:31 PM
It's Beta 1;)
Check it out (http://www.mozilla.org/projects/firefox/)
Edit:
Firefox 1.5 Beta 1 is now available for download. This is the first Beta release of our next generation Firefox browser, to be released later this year, and it is being made available to our developer and testing community for compatibility testing and to solicit feedback.
WEll, its working now.
And DeerPark 2 == DeerPark 2
Do you mean DeerPark Alpha 2?
BrIONwoshMunky
09-11-2005, 07:40 PM
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/deerpark/releases/alpha2.html
Deer Park Alpha 2 is an alpha release of our next generation Firefox browser and it is being made available for testing purposes only. Deer Park Alpha 2 is intended for web application developers and our testing community.
Canadian Pyro
09-11-2005, 07:42 PM
I just noticed this, when you edit your post, it doesn't show up when you load the shoutbox. What up with that?
screwy
09-11-2005, 07:46 PM
I miss my Red Rage. :(
jamesp
09-11-2005, 07:47 PM
Yup.
Deer Park Alpha 2
version 1.0+
junglizm
09-11-2005, 07:50 PM
Deer Park is the CODE NAME for the 1.5 code base. It started out as Deer Park Alpha, but is now in Beta, although the Beta is just called Firefox 1.5 Beta 1 since it's an official release. Code names are reserved for testing and alpha releases.
Btw, if some features are acting weird, just clear your cache by holding down CTRL and hitting F5.
jamesp
09-11-2005, 07:55 PM
Sorry if I didnt post earlier, but I already cleared my cache and everything seems to be working now.
I just noticed this, when you edit your post, it doesn't show up when you load the shoutbox. What up with that?
Can you explain this in english?
Canadian Pyro
09-11-2005, 08:44 PM
Can you explain this in english?
Bleah, I put it up to lack of sleep, what I meant was that when you edit your shout, the edit isn't actually visible outside the shoutbox archive.
billybob13
09-11-2005, 09:11 PM
I miss my Red Rage. :(
same here... At least the user info is still at the top.
we can always remember the header with this ytmnd:
http://wtfdotcomdown.ytmnd.com/
Jason
09-11-2005, 09:52 PM
we can always remember the header with this ytmnd:
http://wtfdotcomdown.ytmnd.com/
Ahahaha, I almost spit when I saw that. :thumbsup:
Janglenut
09-11-2005, 10:26 PM
The minute I get rep above the normal n00bs you get rid of it!
Whatever will I do~!!!!
:D
(nice upgrades)
Vader
09-11-2005, 10:37 PM
same here... At least the user info is still at the top.
we can always remember the header with this ytmnd:
http://wtfdotcomdown.ytmnd.com/
Lol, That is to funny!!
ok.. i know things are still in the process here and i might answer my own questions if i wait until morning.. but..
has anyone got the old red screen and if so how so?
anyone got latest rants? i'm using quick links - todays posts at the mo..
anyone seen their gifts..
anyone having problems editing?
*ducks rapidly flung shitballs, (like snowballs, but shittier)*
billybob13
09-11-2005, 11:10 PM
has anyone got the old red screen and if so how so?
nope, I think Jason's cutting it. I really hope not.
anyone got latest rants? i'm using quick links - todays posts at the mo..
not yet
anyone seen their gifts..
they are coming. be patient
anyone having problems editing?
not here. the editing program is complety diffrent, mabye a reboot?
Just remember that it's not done yet. Give them time, it'll be better soon.
billybob13
09-11-2005, 11:14 PM
Ahahaha, I almost spit when I saw that.
Lol, That is to funny!!
I thought you'd like it.
thanks.. i though that would be the case but as i was offline all afternoon and evening i thought maybe i was missing an announcement that i couldn't find.. thanks :thumbsup:
Yes, the reputation system has been reset. It's formula has also been tweaked.
You can only give out reputation 5 times a day. Use it sparingly and wisely.
Disclaimer: We reserve the right to make additional changes.
Vader
09-11-2005, 11:46 PM
How much reputation does it give out? Is it different every time?
How much reputation does it give out? Is it different every time?
It's still based upon the same algorithm, just the coefficients have changed.
junglizm
09-11-2005, 11:57 PM
I can make a Red Rage type theme, but it would only be for Firefox users who use Deer Park, trunk builds or the new Beta. It won't be tonight either...
I know I already said this, but... If you're having trouble editing hold down CTRL and hit F5.
Slacker
09-12-2005, 12:39 AM
This is weird and it is really different and is the rep power reset? Is there anything different I should know about?
junglizm
09-12-2005, 01:11 AM
and is the rep power reset? ... Is there anything different I should know about?You should probably try reading the thread.
Slacker
09-12-2005, 01:22 AM
Just for shits and giggles I tried to play hangman and it says I did not have permission to do that. Is there something wrong?
Blaze Daily
09-12-2005, 03:08 AM
Just for shits and giggles I tried to play hangman and it says I did not have permission to do that. Is there something wrong?
Whenever I try to 'Quick Reply' using that button, the quick reply box stays disabled.
I'm using Mozilla in Linux. The only way I can reply is by quoting someone else - no quick reply for me!
junglizm
09-12-2005, 03:54 AM
Have you tried clearing your cache like we've mentioned already?
Darklight
09-12-2005, 07:15 AM
bummer.... never liked blue hell.. but also dont use firefox...
screwy
09-12-2005, 07:44 AM
http://www.ubuntulinux.org
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox
:thumbsup:
Blaze Daily
09-12-2005, 08:11 AM
Yeah, Ctrl + F5...
Quick Reply works now.
BklynCannonball
09-12-2005, 09:21 AM
Who's up for resetting the high scores in the arcade? It would be a darn good time!
Canadian Pyro
09-12-2005, 03:40 PM
Who's up for resetting the high scores in the arcade? It would be a darn good time!
No way, some of my pwnage would disapear!:cool:
latinmaxima
09-12-2005, 03:48 PM
just curious. i can't post in some of the forums still anyone ele not able to.
junglizm
09-12-2005, 03:50 PM
just curious. i can't post in some of the forums still anyone ele not able to.
Maybe if you mentioned what those forums were...
BklynCannonball
09-12-2005, 03:52 PM
Yeah, there's this one thread in the clam bar that doesn't have a "new thread" button. I think it's called hottest guy or something.
Jason
09-12-2005, 05:03 PM
The Clam Bar & Tallywacker Tavern are currently closed to new posts.
They will return shortly after custom code is configured to allow them to work again...
BklynCannonball
09-13-2005, 09:46 AM
Ahhhhh! That explains a lot.
Thanks!
Slacker
09-13-2005, 09:24 PM
As has been said many and numerous times. Rep has been reset for everyone. Everyone will have to rebuild it.
The rep isn't working correct or its just me. I got repped 4 times and and it didn't do anything to my points or whatever it is above my green bars. It is still being worked on?
Slacker
09-13-2005, 09:27 PM
As of now 6 times. It says 55 points total but I can't see it in my posts.
Taylor_Blade
09-13-2005, 09:29 PM
Maybe it's because no one really has enough rep to make a difference.
Then again, what do I know. :happysad:
linksy.. mine went up from 2 to 3 today.. i've had 6 reps since the switchover.. 63 points..
Slacker
09-13-2005, 09:34 PM
Ohh didn't know. But how did people start out with different points?
Ohh didn't know. But how did people start out with different points?
my (stupid fucking n00by) guess would be it's based on how much you already had or how long you've been here.. although in the two weeks i was here prior to the change i had about 35 reps and 9 gazillion points so i really don't know..
or it could be an arbitrary, imposed amount.. just like a lottery..
i want to see what happens when an arcade poster rolls into town, before just one shot of bad rep was enough to make them red.. who knows now..
whatever, it's only a website..
The rep isn't working correct or its just me.
It's working as intended.
Slacker
09-13-2005, 09:48 PM
my (stupid fucking n00by) guess would be it's based on how much you already had or how long you've been here.. although in the two weeks i was here prior to the change i had about 35 reps and 9 gazillion points so i really don't know..
or it could be an arbitrary, imposed amount.. just like a lottery..
i want to see what happens when an arcade poster rolls into town, before just one shot of bad rep was enough to make them red.. who knows now..
whatever, it's only a website..
True....
It's working as intended.
Thats good, I guess I didn't understand. I am used to the old rep system...
But how did people start out with different points?
Each user has several unique attributes such that when plugged into the reputation algorithm, a number is returned. Given two users with identical attributes, the algorithm will produce the same number. Prior reputation is not a component of the algorithm.
Icarus
09-13-2005, 10:46 PM
Liking the updates so far. Good job to everyone involved :thumbsup:
Slacker
09-13-2005, 10:49 PM
I like the RPG game thing....
I Hate The FCC
09-16-2005, 07:22 PM
Either I missed a past post by Jason or BRiT but the Feedback & Suggestions isn't working, or I've been banned from making suggestions. :happysad:
Canadian Pyro
09-16-2005, 07:39 PM
Either I missed a past post by Jason or BRiT but the Feedback & Suggestions isn't working, or I've been banned from making suggestions. :happysad:
Yeah, same here, I can post in existing threads, but not a new one.
Jason
09-18-2005, 11:06 AM
streaming radio in upper right hand corner of site now works again...
2 additional pages of comics have been added..
front page/portal has been streamlined a little bit, but it's still in progress..
rss feed info has been re-added to the portal (thanks for the reminder brit)
jamesp
09-19-2005, 11:12 AM
Yeah, this "This Just In..." news feed stuff is really bogging my stuff down. When I try to view any forum that has the RSS feed, it wont load, says its waiting on jade.mcli.yadda.yougetit.
EDIT:
Okay, far enough. Is there any easy way to make the news feed an option that I can turn off, I hate it, its taking me almost a minute to load any page with it on it, whereas it used to take me maybe 2 seconds. You can see that this is pretty bad.
BklynCannonball
09-19-2005, 11:14 AM
Either I missed a past post by Jason or BRiT but the Feedback & Suggestions isn't working, or I've been banned from making suggestions. :happysad:
lol, they're probably sick of what you have to say :tongue:
You know I love you man!
latinmaxima
09-19-2005, 11:27 AM
okay everything seems to be working better now. i see tallywacker is gone so that was the one i had problems with. everything looks really nice. glad about the update
junglizm
09-19-2005, 11:32 AM
TTallywacker Tavern isn’t gone, it’s just a sub forum now. http://forums.wtf.com/forumdisplay.php?f=34
latinmaxima
09-19-2005, 11:44 AM
okay didnt see that sorry. see why it isn't working yet either. i will just wait. thanks jung.
okay didnt see that sorry. see why it isn't working yet either. i will just wait. thanks jung.
Not sure what you meant to convery with that post, but to clarify some matters that have been posted multiple times: TallyWhacker and Clam Bar are in read-only modes until we have our customized code ported over to the new software version.