09-22-2011, 12:50 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Hello all. The 986Forum is undergoing some changes, as you might have noticed. The forums software that was on the site was from 2005, more than six years old. The site had already been hacked quite a few times because of these security holes. In addition, the performance of the site was terrible because the software was so old.
The plug-in that gave all of that information on the front page was also very old, and isn't compatible with the software update. The two features that you mention (recent posts and birthdays) are still available on the site - simply click on the "New Posts" link at the top of the page, and the birthdays are listed at the bottom of the page. Other than that, the only thing on the front was the rules page from 2008, which didn't do much to attract new members to the site. To refresh your memory, I have attached screenshots to this post.
No one likes change, but in this case, it was *absolutely* necessary to update the site's software into this decade. In addition, the speed of the site should be lightning fast now, which is pretty important as well.
There are some other changes coming to the forum in the near future - announcements forthcoming soon. In the meantime, your patience is appreciated.
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09-22-2011, 05:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Bowie Md.
Posts: 117
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Apparently the forum is now wide open for spammers.
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09-22-2011, 05:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 2,029
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Just typed out a long PM to someone...went to preview it and was unable to do so. Instead, I got the following message:
You have been banned for the following reason:
No reason was specified.
Date the ban will be lifted: Never
Such treatment, after all these years as a forum member!!! No reason given, just banned (apparently) forever. 
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09-22-2011, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 998
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is 986forum also trying to compete with google+ (i.e. the big facebook update) LOL 
honestly I didn't eve see any changes, I go directly to the forums directory
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kabel
Orlando - 99 BMW M Coupe (autocross toy), '11 Mazdaspeed 3 (dog hauler), '99 10AE Miata (the new daily driver)
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09-22-2011, 06:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Denver/Winter Park, CO USA
Posts: 600
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No noticed changes here either - except that it's much faster. Thanks for that. New owner, new furniture. 
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Carrera, Cabriolet, 6-Speed, Black/Tan
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09-22-2011, 07:27 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Frederick, MD
Posts: 1,396
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DenverSteve
No noticed changes here either - except that it's much faster. Thanks for that. New owner, new furniture. |
someone needs to visit the optometrist. *I KEED*
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09-22-2011, 09:01 PM
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Forum Sponsor
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Redondo Beach
Posts: 125
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DenverSteve
No noticed changes here either - except that it's much faster. Thanks for that. New owner, new furniture. |
About 10X faster by my measures. Still trying to work out a few kinks from the software upgrade. Going from 2005 to 2011 software in one swoop is not fun nor painless.
Thank you everyone for your patience and continued support.
-Wayne
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09-23-2011, 04:26 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posts: 8,083
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I am sure it will take some time for the "bugs" to get worked out of the new software platform. You patience is appreciated, as this is never easy.
Oh, and please, no references here to Facebook in the same sentence as our beloved Forum. That would be hurtful to us old timers, who eschew something so new as FB!
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