There is a basic set of Facebook "Like" and Twitter "Tweet" buttons that've been in the product since 7.5.6 (August 21, 2010), they're ugly as sin and never really saw any attention once they where added (though we have discussed updating them, but haven't made concrete plans).
You can activate them, and enter your Twitter Account (for any replies), in the Control Panel: CP -> Display Settings -> General -> Primary Tab -> Topic & Post Page Settings Show Facebook "Like" Button Show Tweet Button Your Twitter Account
A likes/kudos/thank post feature is currently in development on my dev site, however there is currently no concrete release date/version for when it'll be available as a stock feature as it is still undergoing testing.
A likes/kudos/thank post feature is currently in development on my dev site, however there is currently no concrete release date/version for when it'll be available as a stock feature as it is still undergoing testing.
Any idea as to when the next release will be available with the Like/Thank You post feature?
I'll try clearing the cache. They are working for my wife, but not for me as an admin or as a test user I set up. I've tested it on both my Mac and my PC.
They are working for my wife, but not for me as an admin or as a test user I set up. I've tested it on both my Mac and my PC.
The "Like" and "Share" buttons are provided by Facebook API. The "Tweet" button is provided by Twitter API. If you have any privacy protection add-ons installed to your browser such as Privacy Badger, Disconnect, Ad-block, or even just Firefox's Privacy Settings enable, than you wont be seeing anything from Facebook or Twitter. Those extensions also block third-party cookies and page elements which you have not specifically white-listed.
This not related to UBB.threads software, but instead related to your browser settings. In some cases, this could also be related to the settings on your DNS or within your router, if they are blocking social-networking sites. But you've said your wife has no problems seeing the Like/Share/Tweet buttons. If you're on the same network as her, its more likely to be a browser extension on your computer setup which is blocking them.
Cleared the UBB cache, browser cash and cookies and I still can't see them. But my darling wife can. Strange. This holds true on my pc and as my test user.
I personally prefer using the Facebook and/or Twitter buttons. They allow my users to block one or the other if they choose. I personally dont like sending ads to my users, I enjoy my online privacy, and do encourage my users to block ads and tracking if they choose to do so. But I do have ads on my websites. Just very few of them, and fewer to registered members. (edit: my display ads cover the cost of running each of my websites.)
Sharaholic provides the resources to share with many other services. But if a user decides to block Sharaholic, they are blocking all the Sharaholic sharing services at once.
OPTION A: Facebook and/or Twitter... OPTION B: Sharaholic -- which is an all-in-one service.
Though, you can run all three at once, and just not display facebook/twitter within your Sharaholic bar. But then you are fighting agains the load-times of three other domains on your single page.
OPTION C: All the things.
So its really up to how you want to run your own forums.
Another issue has since originated. When I 'share' a photo from my photo album, it picks up a photo from other one to use as the link back to mine????
Im not sure how you'd share an individual photo. The sharing within UBB.threads is all about sharing the entire thread/discussion page.
Facebook use to let you choose between which page image to use as the cover image for that facebook share, but they change their code around so often, it seems like something new every week. Seriously.
If you wanted to show your website logo as the default image for when items are shared, edit and use this code as your Header Insert For All Pages: <meta property="og:image" content="https://www.EXAMPLE.com/LOGO.png">
Ok, thanks. That makes sense. Sorry for all the questions, but I've not used this software or any other since at least 2011.
I noticed on here the share button does not grab a photo if you are sharing a regular post. Mine is doing that no matter what forum I'm in. It has decided to take a picture of myself and my wife and add it to the shares. I think it's possessed. LOL
You can disable all of the about shareaholic bloat (ads, the little backlink buttonv that goats to the bottom left of pages, etc), it just takes the time to read what each default option does.
I did install the Shareholic code and so far am loving it. I like the idea of being able to have more than just a couple of sites to share. I've put up a poll to see who would like to see what.
I don't know if you remember or not, but I used to run Truckers Road using the software Josh created. Came back here because there is nothing else out there that I've found that works as well. Very pleased with all the advancements that have come along with UBBthreads.
I tried out the Sharaholic buttons and didn't like them so I deleted the information from my settings and checked the facebook and twitter options. Now they are not showing up. Any ideas?
Yup, did that. Cleared the cache just in case. Nada. Added the shareaholic buttons back and last night they only showed up on the main page and this morning. MIA.
I am able to see the stock share/like buttons on my forum when I use my phone. When I use both my Mac and Pc they are not there? Suggestions?
Well...
Originally Posted by fuzzy47
I do have AdBlock enabled, but it's also enabled on this site and I see all the share buttons, etc.
Originally Posted by fuzzy47
Disabled it on both the PC and Mac and still nothing shows up
Originally Posted by fuzzy47
And all of a sudden, after several minutes they are now showing up. Go figure. Anyway, Isaac, thank you for all your help.
Disable adblock and tracking protection again (or any other security plugins which would interrupt the execution of offsite content or social networks), it's blocking the Facebook API as it's a 3rd party site
It has been disabled for a few days now. I have it enabled on here and your Sharaholic buttons are showing up. If I reinstall them on my site they do not show up. Cleard the cache, rebooted the computer and no luck.
It has been disabled for a few days now. I have it enabled on here and your Sharaholic buttons are showing up. If I reinstall them on my site they do not show up. Cleard the cache, rebooted the computer and no luck.
Shareaholic does not utilize the Facebook API for their buttons, something is blocking the Facebook API on your systems; even as you stated, they're there on your phone.
Just fyi, Even though I have been an advocate of Firefox for many years. The last major update has caused me nothing but grief with how the browser cache is managed now. Plus a lot of apps or connections ,On my desktop will not run correctly. I have had more success with Microsoft Edge lately.
Blue Man Group There is no such thing as stupid questions. Just stupid answers
So far I've not had issues with Firefox. I've never like MS Edge from the beginning. Don't have the option now as I tossed Windows in favor of a Mac and have not regretted it.