Forum updates & features

Glen_EPGlen_EP
edited April 2020 in Forum Discussion

A few points from design phase

Forum software was selected based on:

  • Cost.
  • Simple, clean appearance.
  • Compatibility testing results with mobile browsers and social media apps. Some forum softwares wouldn't upload images via mobile device.
  • Will automatically show links as graphics where possible (eg, YouTube videos).
  • Availability of social media sign-in (not currently enabled)

Customisations:

  • Added code to detect social media links and launch their dedicated mobile app if possible.
  • Forum is public, with private sections for members whom are assigned a group role.
  • Advanced comment editor allows styling of posts. Syntax is "Markdown" but some HTML code will also work.

Comments

  • Glen_EPGlen_EP
    edited April 2020

    9th April 2020

    • Officially started using the forum to host the Mighty 90s FAQ.
  • Glen_EPGlen_EP
    edited April 2020

    16th April 2020

    • Created general Forum FAQ - covering access and image uploads.
  • Glen_EPGlen_EP
    edited April 2020

    17 April 2020

    • Updated Forum FAQ - re profile pictures
    • Added quote option for comments:

  • Glen_EPGlen_EP

    2 March 2021

    • Improved page loading times by shrinking some photo uploads. Many were overly large.
    • Combined 3 discussion categories (Help/Advice, General, Buy/Sell) into 1: General Discussion
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