Forum Software Update

[Gismo]

I updated the forum software recently and so far it would appear no problems.

One thing that is available to vBulletin is a blog and i'm very concious that in this ever faster web based universe we now live in that it would be something that NMS folks (especailly the young guns) may be interested in??

So, give me a clue, good or bad idea, would like to see a show of support before i pay for it

[Scottie]

I'm a no idea:blush: not bothered either or

[The Dogfather]

Alan, not sure its worth it look at MINIpedia - OK idea but never took off.

[Gismo]

Taken from the vBulletin site:-

Fast Start
vBulletin Blog makes it simple for community members to create their own space within the community. Getting started is as simple as posting the first message (using the same familiar vBulletin editor). There is no lengthy setup process - blog owners are free to personalise their blog at any time by defining a title and a description that will appear at the top of every blog post.

Fully Featured
It is a feature-rich blog application, with support for fully formatted WYSIWYG posts, attachments, comments, trackbacks and pingbacks, draft posts and categories, as well as seamless integration with the overall vBulletin system.

Blog Home Page
Available via a single click from any vBulletin page, the blog home page aggregates activity from all member blogs into a single page – with information about the most recent and highest rated blog posts, recent comments, a featured blog post (selected by the administrator or at random), full support for browsing posts by date and overall blogging statistics.

Syndication and Subscriptions
Site wide and per-blog RSS feeds allow syndication to external readers, and full support for vBulletin subscriptions enables users to join their favorite blogs and receive regular email updates.

Profile Support
Member blogs are integrated with the vBulletin profile system – profile information is displayed alongside blog posts, and existing profile pages are enhanced with information about blog activity.

Blog Control Panel
The Blog Control Panel empowers members to control every aspect of their blogs, from permission controls (who has access to view and comment on the blog), to full management of blog categories, draft posts, trackbacks/pingbacks and subscriptions. Blog owners also have the ability to moderate comments on their own blog.

[Livi]

there is not a good amount of people who would use a blog, which is why most tend to do on blog sites to bleather there stuff.

i did notice that forums who do use blogs tend to run alot slower ;)

[Bazthemod]

I dont think its worth it really ... Motoringfile and Switchback have mini blogs pretty well covered. As for personal blogs, i can't be arsed updating facebook never mind something else lol

[Bumble]

But on a side note .... I'm liking the wee chilli reds and LIQUID YELLOW mini's for the posts :)

[Scottie]

But on a side note .... I'm liking the wee chilli reds and LIQUID YELLOW mini's for the posts :)


+1 a bit small though

[GCA3N]

I agree with most here Alan, don't think enough folks would utilise it.

[Crombers]

Lost :yawn:

[Gismo]

Puts wallet back into his pocket, it's a resounding no then :D

[stoney]

i do think it would be a waste of time i have a twitter acc and have posted on it 2 times

i like NMS the way it is :thumbs up::thumbs up::thumbs up: