Razors Edge ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 6, 2019 ...done the right way? We’re happy to announce that the Cyclingnews forums are migrating from phpBB to XenForo forum software starting Wednesday, August 7. We expect the migration to take the full day, during which time any posts or responses made will not be kept following the update until the upgrade is completed. You’ll be pleased to find the new XenForo forum platform is faster, more powerful and feature-rich than the older phpBB software in place. It provides for better security, improved spam controls and a responsive design that scales well for browsing on both desktop and mobile devices. Our goal with this transition is to provide a stable and secure platform that will serve our community exceptionally well and last long into the future. The new theme is designed to provide a simpler and cleaner experience for both veteran and new users. We know that jumping platforms may be disruptive to natural habit, but we’re confident that you’ll come to enjoy the added features and quality-of-life improvements the new software has to offer. The new forum features: • An exciting new reputation and reactions system - earn trophies! • Trending, new, and popular threads to engage in. • Much improved stability • Improved user interface and search functionality • ...and tons of other new features For all the changes you can expect from transitioning from phpBB to XenForo, check out our handy Guide to XenForo Features on Cyclingnews. If you encounter a bug or issue with the new platform please let us know in this thread with a response below. We’re very much looking forward to the great new forum software, and all the fantastic opportunities it can provide to the community. We deeply appreciate your patience and understanding during the transition, and we look forward to seeing you on the forums! Yours, The Cyclingnews Community Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 6, 2019 New and improved is how marketing people justify their jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted August 6, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 6, 2019 ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted August 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: New and improved is how marketing people justify their jobs. How did you miss this part????? You’ll be pleased to find the new XenForo forum platform is faster, more powerful and feature-rich than the older phpBB software in place. It provides for better security, improved spam controls and a responsive design that scales well for browsing on both desktop and mobile devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 6, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: How did you miss this part????? And the answer...... Selective reading. Most of us do you on your posts. Or @jsharr just rudely let's you know TL/DR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Kzoo said: And the answer...... Selective reading. Most of us do you on your posts. Or @jsharr just rudely let's you know TL/DR. Bullshit. I ask for Cliff Notes. I am not all hip to all that coder, hipster, nerd abbreviation stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 6, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, jsharr said: Bullshit. I ask for Cliff Notes. I am not all hip to all that coder, hipster, nerd abbreviation stuff. WYS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Share #8 Posted August 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Kzoo said: WYS... Yes, wild yams do indeed suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 6, 2019 Share #9 Posted August 6, 2019 1 minute ago, jsharr said: Yes, wild yams do indeed suck. YHNI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Share #10 Posted August 6, 2019 Just now, Kzoo said: YHNI Sir, my hiney definitely needs inspection. When can I expect you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 6, 2019 Share #11 Posted August 6, 2019 1 minute ago, jsharr said: Sir, my hiney definitely needs inspection. When can I expect you? NMJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Share #12 Posted August 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Kzoo said: NMJ Next Monday is fine. What time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 6, 2019 Share #13 Posted August 6, 2019 Just now, jsharr said: Next Monday is fine. What time? IHLTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted August 6, 2019 Share #14 Posted August 6, 2019 There are still other forums on the internet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted August 6, 2019 Share #15 Posted August 6, 2019 Cyclingnews has forums? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted August 6, 2019 41 minutes ago, Kirby said: Cyclingnews has forums? But probably too bike related for most - yet they have a CAFE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share #17 Posted August 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: they have a CAFE!!! ...with a DOG THREAD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted August 6, 2019 Share #18 Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: How did you miss this part????? You’ll be pleased to find the new XenForo forum platform is faster, more powerful and feature-rich than the older phpBB software in place. It provides for better security, improved spam controls and a responsive design that scales well for browsing on both desktop and mobile devices. Their better security and spam control is that they blocked you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share #19 Posted August 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Their better security and spam control is that they blocked you? Not yet. And they may blame @Kzoo if all goes as planned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Share #20 Posted August 6, 2019 Who is Red Prick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted August 6, 2019 Share #21 Posted August 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Not yet. And they may blame @Kzoo if all goes as planned! I can see how they'd be confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted August 6, 2019 Just now, Prophet Zacharia said: I can see how they'd be confused. I do worry about legal complications, but am pretty sure I can claim ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 6, 2019 Share #23 Posted August 6, 2019 Just now, Razors Edge said: I do worry about legal complications, but am pretty sure I can claim ignorance. I am more than pretty sure. I might save you from the legal system but it might not stop the Ban Hammer from dropping on your possibly ignorant noggin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share #24 Posted August 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Kzoo said: I am more than pretty sure. I might save you from the legal system but it might not stop the Ban Hammer from dropping on your possibly ignorant noggin. How about the Old Spice or maybe Degree (for men) Hammer? I'm no fan of Ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted August 6, 2019 Share #25 Posted August 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Razors Edge said: ...done the right way? We’re happy to announce that the Cyclingnews forums are migrating from phpBB to XenForo forum software starting Wednesday, August 7. We expect the migration to take the full day, during which time any posts or responses made will not be kept following the update until the upgrade is completed... The Cyclingnews Community Team ...why are they buying software for a mass migration event from a company that specializes in xenophobia ? Clearly this thread can only be properly discussed in the P+R, where we can also speculate on the conspiracy to subvert @Kzoo 's avatar that you seem to be pursuing. I see here a move toward forum anarchy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share #26 Posted August 6, 2019 Just now, Page Turner said: we can also speculate on the conspiracy to subvert @Kzoo 's avatar that you seem to be pursuing. I'm starting to believe it was Kzoo who stole MY avatar. It may take a while to clear this issue up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted August 6, 2019 Share #27 Posted August 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Razors Edge said: An exciting new reputation and reactions system - earn trophies! ....is @AirwickWithCheese going to finally be compelled to come to terms with Cycling News ? This is a very dark day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted August 6, 2019 Share #28 Posted August 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: I'm starting to believe it was Kzoo who stole MY avatar. It may take a while to clear this issue up. ...apparently, you also believe that the folks at Cycling News are changing platforms to help you, as opposed to making their ad sales more appealing. I can't help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted August 6, 2019 Share #29 Posted August 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: I'm starting to believe it was Kzoo who stole MY avatar. It may take a while to clear this issue up. No, I could clear up any confusion you have created in a New York minute. Others have suggested it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share #30 Posted August 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...apparently, you also believe that the folks at Cycling News are changing platforms to help you, as opposed to making their ad sales more appealing. I can't help you. What's interesting is that the SWCF has pretty much all of this stuff. @Square Wheels is ahead of the curve. • An exciting new reputation and reactions system - earn trophies! • Trending, new, and popular threads to engage in. • Much improved stability • Improved user interface and search functionality • ...and tons of other new features Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted August 6, 2019 Share #31 Posted August 6, 2019 People move from forum to forum trying to recreate what they didn't like before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc2000 Posted August 7, 2019 Share #32 Posted August 7, 2019 It appears usable. I would give the software a 2.5 on a scale of 1-10. It has the LF forum software beat, but that isn't hard to do. There is lots better forum software available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted August 7, 2019 Share #33 Posted August 7, 2019 Xenforo is very good. I almost chose that over this, but felt this had a bigger development team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted August 7, 2019 Share #34 Posted August 7, 2019 19 hours ago, maddmaxx said: People move from forum to forum trying to recreate what they didn't like before. It is the nature of people. We also move country to country doing the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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