UBB.threads PHP Forum Software Community Forums General Suggestions and Feedback threads is a little on the boring side

Hey all,

I know I'm going to get attacked by this, but I'd like you all to educate me a little.

Vbulletin looks a bit more flashier and has so many other options that threads doesn't. I've tried to change templates and styles so it looks a little more interesting, but I don't get too far. Plus it's cheaper! Did I mention the admin functions rock! I've been a happy classic user for a long time, then upgraded to threads... love that it uses PHP with mysql but it just doesn't have the features I really like in VB. I mean, heck, even OpenTopic rocks on the design... Why can't Threads have a similar design?

Anticipating your responses.

Threads is more efficient and reliable than vBulletin. Threads is short on features because Rick cares for reliability and speed. Threads virtually produces 1/3 of the SQL queries of vBulletin.

The OpenTopic/UBB.x UI is not currently possible because it uses DHTML menus, which is proprietary to certain browsers. In order to get that UI into threads, browser detection would be needed.

What makes you think vB has a better design than UBB.threads? I find vBulletin's interface cluttered and hard to use for the novice user. I definately disagree with the people who say vBulletin looks like UBB.

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Current Theme: Airliners

Boeing 717-200 and 737-600 > Airbus A318
Boeing 737-700 > Airbus A319
Boeing 737-800 > Airbus A320
Boeing 757-200 > Airbus A321
Boeing 767-200 > Airbus A310
Boeing 767-300 > Airbus A300
Boeing 767-400 > Airbus A330-200
Boeing 777-200 > Airbus A340-300
Boeing 747-400 > Airbus A340-600

WINNER: Boeing

Different strokes for different folks. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Remember we aren't here to bash vB.... but instead to talk about specific features that we want to see in threads. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

We are seeing new features added over time, so that the impact can be measured on each new feature.

Too many radical changes at once could make a mighty buggy version, and alot of headaches. It's best to introduce stuff slowly. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

But many, much requested features here have become standard.

Stay tuned to the changelog for more "surprises". <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> It seems to be changing every day. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

Josh
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ThreadsDev.com Administrator | InfoPop Community Moderator
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My threads 'tweaking' abilities are for hire for upgrades, tweaks and modifications.

Definitely interested! Especially on server load and SQL query's... Are there any "surprises" you can tell us about? I'm very interested!

Josh

I know pretty much what you know.
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Josh
www.joshuapettit.com
ThreadsDev.com Administrator | InfoPop Community Moderator
Register to see my How To/Site Help Library Forum at ThreadsDev.com.
My threads 'tweaking' abilities are for hire for upgrades, tweaks and modifications.

Funny, I don't think that Da Forum looks borring... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

Maybe you should stop by Threads Dev and check out the Forum Design Integration, Templates, and CSS StyleSheets sections <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Da LAN Tech

Threads Dev Moderator

naaa not boring with a little tweaking! Yes thats a nice touch using them borders on Da LAN Tech also see All-Forums.com

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Makeover thanks too J.C from UBBDesign.com

Thanks <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

Here is a redesign I just finished. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Josh
www.joshuapettit.com
ThreadsDev.com Administrator | InfoPop Community Moderator
Register to see my How To/Site Help Library Forum at ThreadsDev.com.
My threads 'tweaking' abilities are for hire for upgrades, tweaks and modifications.

Moving to "Just Conversation"

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