Question to JP

nyguy · 02-23-2006, 06:44 PM

JP, do you believe that when you are ready to make the transfer, the forum will be down for a while?

Jean-Paul · 02-23-2006, 06:57 PM

It may go down for a little bit. Big difference is that we have already got the other one up and running with all the old posts, and we have tested it to death so we know it works, so there won't be any significant downtime. We have had to intermittently shut the place down as we work on it. This has been the ultimate nightmare, but it is close to finished. I am on a steep learning curve with the new control panel right now. It is not quite as user friendly as the last one, but I have a lot more control and a lot more flexibility with the new layout.

At this point, I don't even mind if you guys want to go over and look at it. All the members and all the posts up till Jan 14th are on there. All posts are locked, but don't post if you see that they're unlocked just yet. It will just mean more work for me later when I try to clean the data. Here's the link: http://forums.jpfitness.com/vb

I haven't changed out the header yet, but I have been tweaking the colors a little. Give me some feedback guys! I personally love the new layout.

The final switchover will probably take place on Saturday or Sunday. Moving over all the posts SINCE 1-14 and removing any duplicates is going to be challenging.

OldGuy · 02-23-2006, 07:08 PM

Looks good, JP. I can see my 300th post again.

Ah, the memories. [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

I hope I don't have a steep learing curve for posting pics.

JoshDunn · 02-23-2006, 07:09 PM

I like the look of the new forum.

Thanks for all you time and effect (and stress) JP. Much appreciated. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

canuckguy · 02-23-2006, 07:10 PM

Looks good, JP. I see you're using your corporate colours on the forum, which is a nice tie-in for your website. Keep everything consistent.

I've been to a few vb forums before. Shouldn't take anybody too long to get used to the change.

nyguy · 02-23-2006, 07:19 PM

It looks f....g great. Mahler will have a blast browsing his old posts.

Lost Dog · 02-23-2006, 07:22 PM

Canuckguy, you visit other forums?!?! For shame...

Kevin T. · 02-23-2006, 07:22 PM

WOO HOOO! Look amazing. Thanks JP for all you've done for us.

Keith S. · 02-23-2006, 07:25 PM

it even changed my signin name to "Keith S."!

OMFG I love you JP and I'd really like to thank you for doign all of this. MY sincerest thank you for all your efforts!

Keith S. · 02-23-2006, 07:28 PM

By the way, if you just changing the routing of the url from this forum to that one, it should take all of 2 seconds to go into effect with now down time...(Since the other is already up)

Keith S. · 02-23-2006, 07:31 PM

I got my PMs back too (although they are blank)...

Mahler · 02-23-2006, 07:44 PM

I got the screen that says:
"Thank you for logging in Mahler"

I think I'm going to cry. LOL

Mahler

ninja · 02-23-2006, 07:46 PM

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I got the screen that says:
"Thank you for logging in Mahler"

I think I'm going to cry. LOL

Mahler

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You'll be crying after I give you that ass whuppin' at the retreat.

jax · 02-23-2006, 07:52 PM

lookin' good JP.... thanks!

Keith S. · 02-23-2006, 07:53 PM

JP:

Here is my suggestion:

1. Change the "vBulletin" header image. :P

Just to let those of you new to vBulletin know there are tons of great features on it.

1. If you login, under "Quick Links" you can see the posts of that day.

2. You can actually serach the old posts, unlike where UBB threads wouldn't let u search the old posts.

THE BEST THING ABOUT THE NEW FORUMS:

3. Lou & Mahler (and myself) have been restored!

nyguy · 02-23-2006, 07:57 PM

It's good to have you back, TK and TM.

cappuccino · 02-23-2006, 07:57 PM

Cool, JP and it's FAAAAST [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Keith S. · 02-23-2006, 08:02 PM

Of course TS had to post...

nyguy · 02-23-2006, 08:03 PM

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Of course TS had to post...

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RLMAO

BamaDave · 02-23-2006, 08:05 PM

It looks great!! Congrats for getting past this technical nightmare, JP. When can we start playing there? This version of the forum is so January.

Keith S. · 02-23-2006, 08:07 PM

Seriously Dave,

Maybe we should try a new forum software every month...

Marykaa · 02-23-2006, 08:09 PM

Congrtatulations!

Excellent! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Mahler · 02-23-2006, 08:10 PM

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You'll be crying after I give you that ass whuppin' at the retreat.

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Oh, yeah! We will just have to see about that, sonny.
(Mahler heads to the basement to practice his sprints on the treadmill.)

M

CC dad · 02-23-2006, 08:10 PM

It wouldn't let me log in.

Keith S. · 02-23-2006, 08:13 PM

For those of you who it won't let login, your username may have changed (mine did). Simple go to a post you know you posted in or search the member list/posts for your name. C&C dad your new user name is "C&C dad", see:

http://forums.jpfitness.com/vb/member.php?u=16298

oxymoron · 02-23-2006, 08:57 PM

Looks great! I sincerely hope all the headaches nearly all over for you JP!!

Marykaa · 02-23-2006, 09:04 PM

I just noticed that my title is "Senior Member" on the other forum.. do I get a Rocking Chair and knitting needles with that? LOL

Keith S. · 02-23-2006, 09:07 PM

Mary,

I've got the same title...At least I'm not a Lurker there!

Marykaa · 02-23-2006, 09:08 PM

Keith.. ahhh good so we can Rock together! lol

I didn't really like the "I know fitness" title.. anyway.. sounds prtentious

Deserve · 02-23-2006, 09:24 PM

It looks great JP. I'll miss the color scheme I've got here but to get Keith, Mahler and Lou back I'll gladly lose it and the 100 or so posts.