PassionFord Is Back

**IB Admin** · 22-02-2008, 12:53 PM

Welcome Back to PassionFord, now running vBulletin.
We realize this is sudden, and we're sorry we couldn't give you any advance notice. Whether it was through a compromised account or a security flaw in phpBB, someone was deleting old threads, and we had to take this step without further delay - and without giving this person an incentive to delete even more content. Now that we are on vBulletin, we have much better capability to track these things.

From the user perspective, the experience should be familiar. phpBB and vBulletin have very similar operation. From the moderator perspective, it will be easier to manage threads & track down people who try to skirt around bans.

Status of Features from the Old Board

Gold Memberships - These will be coming back soon.
Trader Accounts - These will be coming back soon.
Trader's Banners - These will be coming back soon.
The Garage - This will not be available for a few weeks. Our original plan was to create a vBulletin-compatible version, and then switch over to vBulletin after it was ready. Unfortunately, we had to do the upgrade now to address the security issues, so we haven't had a chance to port it over. We have a developer who will be working on this soon.

New Features

Pages are compressed, so they load quicker.
Everyone can have their own custom title. The automatic "10K+ Super Poster!!" etc. ranks are still here, but you can override them with your own text if you prefer.
Regular members get to store 100 private messages.
Gold members & traders get to store 500 private messages, and upload images directly to the forums for use in their posts.
Moderators will also get large PM storage and better capabilities than the old board offered.
There is now a reputation system.
There will be a portal on the front page, rather than a redirect that goes straight to the forums.
We can easily install modifications such as iTrader, which is designed to allow members to rate other members on sales that they have done.

Moderators
I've pulled an all-nighter to make this happen, and I need to get some sleep! I got some of the mods reinstated, but not all. I will be back later to finish the job.

Pardon Our Dust
After a move like this, there are bound to be some settings that are out of order. Please bear with us while we get everything sorted.

A Note About Account Security
While I've got your attention, your password should be impossible to guess, and it should not be the same one you use anywhere else. If you are using an easily guessed password, or the same password you use somewhere else, or you haven't changed it in a long time, now would be a good time to pick a new one.

IF YOU NOTICE SOMETHING IS WRONG
Post here rather than starting new threads about it. I can keep track of this thread very easily. I cannot keep track of several threads that are lost among a sea of other subjects, that might be off the front page before I even have a chance to see them.

If you forgot your password
http://passionford.com/forum/login.php?do=lostpw

If you can't stay logged in
Make sure your browser is not set up to reject cookies from passionford.com. Clear your cookies, and make sure you tick the "Remember Me?" box when you are logging in.

If you were thinking about PMing me
Don't

I don't want to get 50 PMs about the same thing. Just post in this thread.

_DAN_ · 22-02-2008, 01:00 PM

Bloody hell, looks much better.

Looks like the banned lot are un-banned and the muppet room is open too.

Search actually works too!

Sick Boy · 22-02-2008, 01:07 PM

much better

Christian and Beccy · 22-02-2008, 01:08 PM

I most excited about the fact that I might not have to log in every 10 mins!!

Nice one guys.

Stephen_B · 22-02-2008, 01:12 PM

jesus its fast now

**The Diva** · 22-02-2008, 01:12 PM

Looks excellent

**IB Admin** · 22-02-2008, 01:13 PM

Muppet Room is fixed. I need to turn in soon, been at this for over 16 hours now.

fordsportjay · 22-02-2008, 01:13 PM

i have lost my trade and goldmember status.........

have they expired-

can someone tell me please

**Stu @ M Developments** · 22-02-2008, 01:13 PM

Sorry from me too for not telling anyone, but this time it was important that nobody knew what we were doing. Im sure you will all agree it was for the best.

Very impressive work Webmasters, and well overdue. Thanks for your work.

topaz · 22-02-2008, 01:13 PM

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nice fresh start with new software, i wish you well

antony215 · 22-02-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordsportjay

i have lost my trade and goldmember status.........

have they expired-

can someone tell me please

I was just about to ask the same thing about goldmember status

RS SHORTIE · 22-02-2008, 01:14 PM

Much better and quicker too

Bobby Singh · 22-02-2008, 01:15 PM

Looks great

Ollie MK5 Turbo · 22-02-2008, 01:15 PM

Looking good.

Moonstone Steve · 22-02-2008, 01:15 PM

great new look, keep up the good work

RS SHORTIE · 22-02-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordsportjay

i have lost my trade and goldmember status.........

have they expired-

can someone tell me please

Quote:

Originally Posted by antony215

I was just about to ask the same thing about goldmember status

Status of Features from the Old Board
Gold Memberships - These will be coming back soon.
Trader Accounts - These will be coming back soon.
Trader's Banners - These will be coming back soon.
The Garage - This will not be available for a few weeks. Our original plan was to create a vBulletin-compatible version, and then switch over to vBulletin after it was ready. Unfortunately, we had to do the upgrade now to address the security issues, so we haven't had a chance to port it over. We have a developer who will be working on this soon.

Sick Boy · 22-02-2008, 01:16 PM

avatars work if you do them again as in put the link again or add from your pc

**Stu @ M Developments** · 22-02-2008, 01:17 PM

Come on chaps, the fellas been up ALL NIGHT doing this for us, and he has ANSWERED YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU ASKED THEM.

Please at least take 2 mins to read the post...

Yeti Racing · 22-02-2008, 01:18 PM

How the hell do you track old posts? IE ones you've posted on or have taken an interest in?

fordsportjay · 22-02-2008, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS SHORTIE

Status of Features from the Old Board
Gold Memberships - These will be coming back soon.
Trader Accounts - These will be coming back soon.
Trader's Banners - These will be coming back soon.
The Garage - This will not be available for a few weeks. Our original plan was to create a vBulletin-compatible version, and then switch over to vBulletin after it was ready. Unfortunately, we had to do the upgrade now to address the security issues, so we haven't had a chance to port it over. We have a developer who will be working on this soon.

sorry,didnt read it all!

p17fld · 22-02-2008, 01:18 PM

Much better IMO looks like mig

topaz · 22-02-2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diamonds

avatars work if you do them again as in put the link again or add from your pc

would be nice to copy them accross en-mass when he's had a sleep

oh and no smileys either

22-02-2008, 12:53 PM	#1
IB Admin MY BOY, this peace is what all true warriors strive for. Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 164	PassionFord Is Back Welcome Back to PassionFord, now running vBulletin. We realize this is sudden, and we're sorry we couldn't give you any advance notice. Whether it was through a compromised account or a security flaw in phpBB, someone was deleting old threads, and we had to take this step without further delay - and without giving this person an incentive to delete even more content. Now that we are on vBulletin, we have much better capability to track these things. From the user perspective, the experience should be familiar. phpBB and vBulletin have very similar operation. From the moderator perspective, it will be easier to manage threads & track down people who try to skirt around bans. Status of Features from the Old Board Gold Memberships - These will be coming back soon. Trader Accounts - These will be coming back soon. Trader's Banners - These will be coming back soon. The Garage - This will not be available for a few weeks. Our original plan was to create a vBulletin-compatible version, and then switch over to vBulletin after it was ready. Unfortunately, we had to do the upgrade now to address the security issues, so we haven't had a chance to port it over. We have a developer who will be working on this soon. New Features Pages are compressed, so they load quicker. Everyone can have their own custom title. The automatic "10K+ Super Poster!!" etc. ranks are still here, but you can override them with your own text if you prefer. Regular members get to store 100 private messages. Gold members & traders get to store 500 private messages, and upload images directly to the forums for use in their posts. Moderators will also get large PM storage and better capabilities than the old board offered. There is now a reputation system. There will be a portal on the front page, rather than a redirect that goes straight to the forums. We can easily install modifications such as iTrader, which is designed to allow members to rate other members on sales that they have done. Moderators I've pulled an all-nighter to make this happen, and I need to get some sleep! I got some of the mods reinstated, but not all. I will be back later to finish the job. Pardon Our Dust After a move like this, there are bound to be some settings that are out of order. Please bear with us while we get everything sorted. A Note About Account Security While I've got your attention, your password should be impossible to guess, and it should not be the same one you use anywhere else. If you are using an easily guessed password, or the same password you use somewhere else, or you haven't changed it in a long time, now would be a good time to pick a new one. IF YOU NOTICE SOMETHING IS WRONG Post here rather than starting new threads about it. I can keep track of this thread very easily. I cannot keep track of several threads that are lost among a sea of other subjects, that might be off the front page before I even have a chance to see them. If you forgot your password http://passionford.com/forum/login.php?do=lostpw If you can't stay logged in Make sure your browser is not set up to reject cookies from passionford.com. Clear your cookies, and make sure you tick the "Remember Me?" box when you are logging in. If you were thinking about PMing me Don't I don't want to get 50 PMs about the same thing. Just post in this thread. Last edited by IB Admin; 25-02-2008 at 07:25 PM. Reason: Added advice on lost passwords & staying logged in

22-02-2008, 01:00 PM	#2
_DAN_ Yoon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Norwich Posts: 6,649	Bloody hell, looks much better. Looks like the banned lot are un-banned and the muppet room is open too. Search actually works too! __________________

22-02-2008, 01:08 PM	#4
Christian and Beccy 15K+ Super Poster!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Norfolk Posts: 17,124	I most excited about the fact that I might not have to log in every 10 mins!! Nice one guys. __________________

22-02-2008, 01:12 PM	#5
Stephen_B I actually Bum This Place Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Swadlincote (Near Derby) Posts: 1,426	jesus its fast now __________________

22-02-2008, 01:12 PM	#6
The Diva Super Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Liverpool of course..... Posts: 7,147	Looks excellent __________________ Cheshire Group RSOC Chairman

22-02-2008, 01:13 PM	#7
IB Admin MY BOY, this peace is what all true warriors strive for. Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 164	Muppet Room is fixed. I need to turn in soon, been at this for over 16 hours now.

22-02-2008, 01:13 PM	#8
fordsportjay PassionFord Post Whore!! Join Date: May 2004 Location: warrington Posts: 5,883	i have lost my trade and goldmember status......... have they expired- can someone tell me please __________________ MANOR CARS PERFORMANCE CAR SALES CARS WANTED FOR CASH VEHICLE MOVEMENT SERVICE WORKSHOP FACILITIES NORTH-WEST AREA 07932 365555

22-02-2008, 01:13 PM	#9
Stu @ M Developments PassionFords Creator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Blackpool, UK Destination: Rev limiter Posts: 21,495	Sorry from me too for not telling anyone, but this time it was important that nobody knew what we were doing. Im sure you will all agree it was for the best. Very impressive work Webmasters, and well overdue. Thanks for your work. __________________ Best Regards, Stu Click here to read my technical articles: - Or here to buy a chip for your car.

22-02-2008, 01:13 PM	#10
topaz 1K+ Super Poster!! Join Date: May 2004 Location: MK2 MEX & EMPTY GARAGE Posts: 1,733	avatars are not displaying nice fresh start with new software, i wish you well __________________ www.cslregister.com

22-02-2008, 01:14 PM	#12
RS SHORTIE Regular Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Suffolk Posts: 347	Much better and quicker too

22-02-2008, 01:15 PM	#13
Bobby Singh PassionFord Post Troll Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,700	Looks great __________________ Golf TDI 220hp

22-02-2008, 01:15 PM	#14
Ollie MK5 Turbo Too many posts.. I need a life!! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey Posts: 906	Looking good. __________________ www.Area-Six.co.uk--~--www.GroveGarage.com---~---www.ProAlloy.co.uk--~--www.GearBoxMan.com 350+bhp Blacktop Zetec Turbo Coming Soon...

22-02-2008, 01:15 PM	#15
Moonstone Steve Advanced PassionFord User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kent Posts: 2,218	great new look, keep up the good work __________________ for quality used RS parts phone Paul @ NY Spares 01751 477766 or 07759729390

22-02-2008, 01:17 PM	#18
Stu @ M Developments PassionFords Creator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Blackpool, UK Destination: Rev limiter Posts: 21,495	Come on chaps, the fellas been up ALL NIGHT doing this for us, and he has ANSWERED YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU ASKED THEM. Please at least take 2 mins to read the post... __________________ Best Regards, Stu Click here to read my technical articles: - Or here to buy a chip for your car.

22-02-2008, 01:18 PM	#19
Yeti Racing The real Franco! Join Date: May 2004 Location: SECRET!!! Posts: 11,020	How the hell do you track old posts? IE ones you've posted on or have taken an interest in? __________________ PS3 TAG: YetiRacing

22-02-2008, 01:18 PM	#21
p17fld Gilf hunter. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wigwam Posts: 380	Much better IMO looks like mig __________________ Assumption is the mother of all fuck ups.