A New Chapter for Interference.com - Page 2

phillyfan26 · 05-07-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally posted by LemonMelon
Oh, and I forgot to add, good luck on all future endeavors, Elvis. This place has always been in good shape, and you were a large part of that.

Varitek · 05-07-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally posted by cinnaminson

will it still be blue??

**Sicy** · 05-07-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally posted by Sicy
don't worry its still going to be blue

Varitek · 05-07-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally posted by Sicy
A lot is going to be different, as far as the forums, a lot of new features and a slightly different look, but don't worry its still going to be blue. I made sure of that. I know its going to be hard for some to adjust and I hate change as much as the next person, especially since I've seen this place stay the same for pretty much 8 years, but we are in the process of testing the new forum and I honestly think once everyone gets used to it they will love it.

Blue = good. Though when I was at an office job it always made me nervous because no legitimate website I would have been on could possibly have been blue.

Good luck Elvis. When will we start to see the changes? Is there a forum out there right now that has them implemented that we could go lurk on to take a look?

Axver · 05-07-2008, 12:31 AM

Interesting. I'm wary of this due to a string of bad experiences of ownership changes, but I'll try to be positive.

I do hope the forum upgrade doesn't add features just for the sake of having more features. We're all familiar with sites like MySpace that are just overburdened by feature after feature. Simpler often tends to be better and clearer. Like Varitek, I'd be interested in seeing an example of another forum already running on the latest software.

BAW · 05-07-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally posted by Sicy
A lot is going to be different, as far as the forums, a lot of new features and a slightly different look, but don't worry its still going to be blue. I made sure of that. I know its going to be hard for some to adjust and I hate change as much as the next person, especially since I've seen this place stay the same for pretty much 8 years, but we are in the process of testing the new forum and I honestly think once everyone gets used to it they will love it.

I know how much you hate change, and if you are actually excited about this, I know it HAS to be good!!!

**KhanadaRhodes** · 05-07-2008, 01:16 AM

as for who has vbulletin 3.7 implemented, there's always vbulletin's forums

**Andy R** · 05-07-2008, 01:30 AM

Hey there,

Thanks for the kind welcome Joel (and Sicy).

I am really excited to be joining you all here. I love music (in general) and have been a U2 fan since I was in my early teens (around 20 years ago). My favorite venue is Red Rocks where I saw various shows while I was in College in Colorado. I travel quite a bit taking my laptop with me and working from the far corners of the world (there is high speed internet everywhere). My most recent trip was to Africa where I spent 9 weeks seeing things first hand and learning about all the issues Bono talks about.

I'll respond to some of the questions that have been posted.

As Sicy mentioned, Blue Crack is staying. The new version of the software will have minor changes such as the buttons (quote, new topic reply, etc). For the most part the site will look exactly the same but it will just be the latest version of vBulletin (the software that runs this forum). It will not be any kind of overwhelming changes more like modernization while trying to keep the character of the site that you all love so much intact.

the new features are pretty much just out-of-the-box vBulletin features that have been added to the software over the last 5 years. They include things like better handling of attachments and lots of new tools for the staff. There is no plan to go feature crazy like MySpace but you will be able to make friends with each other (that is one of the standard features of the new version).

Please keep the questions coming and I will respond to them as soon as possible.

Mr. BAW · 05-07-2008, 02:01 AM

My 2 cents ~ I hope Bono is alright with this...

Lila64 · 05-07-2008, 02:12 AM

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Originally posted by corianderstem
Thanks for all you've done, good luck, and I'm very curious to see what Interference will look like with the new changes!

Best of luck to your Joel. And welcome to Andy

Be gentle with us

Mr. BAW -

gluey · 05-07-2008, 02:12 AM

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Originally posted by Mr. BAW
My 2 cents ~ I hope Bono is alright with this...

I love you Mr. Baw

This sounds really positive, Welcome aboard Andy, hope we don't scare you too much

Good luck Joel with your endeavours, sounds like you're entering a new and exciting phase in your life!

gluey · 05-07-2008, 02:28 AM

Actually, one quick question.....will this change make a difference to our subscriptions?

**Andy R** · 05-07-2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally posted by gluey Actually, one quick question.....will this change make a difference to our subscriptions?

No, nothing will change with your subscriptions. We will be looking at ways to bring more value for those of you who subscribe while at the same time trying to give non-subscribers a little more access also. We have not worked out the details but we have started talking about it. After the upgrade and a few other projects we will circle back to this.

Carek1230 · 05-07-2008, 02:53 AM

Good Luck Joel, and welcome Andy. I embrace any changes Interference might take on, I only hope it remains BLUE!

COBL_04 · 05-07-2008, 02:54 AM

Howdy Andy!!

When are the changes implemented? I'm a bit excite.

And is Elvis leaving or...

Still have know idea how to use Rss

05-07-2008, 12:31 AM	#20
Axver Assver, Setlist Antichrist Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: A Melbourne tram departing Wellington Posts: 88,700 Local Time: 03:15 PM	Interesting. I'm wary of this due to a string of bad experiences of ownership changes, but I'll try to be positive. I do hope the forum upgrade doesn't add features just for the sake of having more features. We're all familiar with sites like MySpace that are just overburdened by feature after feature. Simpler often tends to be better and clearer. Like Varitek, I'd be interested in seeing an example of another forum already running on the latest software. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard “Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat.” - Ian McCulloch U2gigs.com: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database on the web! Contradiction is balance: Axver's blog \| Axver's crappy photography

05-07-2008, 01:16 AM	#22
KhanadaRhodes Khanda Bear Forum Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: memfiz Posts: 47,675 Local Time: 10:15 PM Images: 43	as for who has vbulletin 3.7 implemented, there's always vbulletin's forums __________________ "Feel the warm wind touch me, hear the waters crashing, see my windows wiping clean. It's my recurring dream." khanadarhodes [at] interference.com video of the week \| last.fm \| livejournal \| facebook \| myspace \| superthread "I can't sing that high, Tim wrote songs that high because he is a eunuch."

05-07-2008, 01:30 AM	#23
Andy R Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Our Earth Posts: 157 Local Time: 10:15 PM	Hey there, Thanks for the kind welcome Joel (and Sicy). I am really excited to be joining you all here. I love music (in general) and have been a U2 fan since I was in my early teens (around 20 years ago). My favorite venue is Red Rocks where I saw various shows while I was in College in Colorado. I travel quite a bit taking my laptop with me and working from the far corners of the world (there is high speed internet everywhere). My most recent trip was to Africa where I spent 9 weeks seeing things first hand and learning about all the issues Bono talks about. I'll respond to some of the questions that have been posted. As Sicy mentioned, Blue Crack is staying. The new version of the software will have minor changes such as the buttons (quote, new topic reply, etc). For the most part the site will look exactly the same but it will just be the latest version of vBulletin (the software that runs this forum). It will not be any kind of overwhelming changes more like modernization while trying to keep the character of the site that you all love so much intact. the new features are pretty much just out-of-the-box vBulletin features that have been added to the software over the last 5 years. They include things like better handling of attachments and lots of new tools for the staff. There is no plan to go feature crazy like MySpace but you will be able to make friends with each other (that is one of the standard features of the new version). Please keep the questions coming and I will respond to them as soon as possible. __________________ "Music can change the world because it can change people." - Bono Here's a great example - One Love Concert, April 22, 1978

05-07-2008, 02:28 AM	#27
gluey Shamalamadingdong Guru Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cattle Class Posts: 13,898 Local Time: 05:15 PM	Actually, one quick question.....will this change make a difference to our subscriptions? __________________ If you can see my finger You're following too close

05-07-2008, 02:53 AM	#29
Carek1230 Playing Grandma with Noah Premium Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The best vitamin for making friends...B1 Posts: 50,618 Local Time: 08:15 PM	Good Luck Joel, and welcome Andy. I embrace any changes Interference might take on, I only hope it remains BLUE! __________________

05-07-2008, 02:01 AM	#24
Mr. BAW ONE love, blood, life Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Life's too short to drink cheap wine! Posts: 11,203 Local Time: 08:15 PM Images: 23	My 2 cents ~ I hope Bono is alright with this...

05-07-2008, 02:54 AM	#30
COBL_04 is trying to suck a lemon Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Put 'em Under Pressure, 2008 AFL Thread!! & Wezza Posts: 8,009 Local Time: 03:15 PM	Howdy Andy!! When are the changes implemented? I'm a bit excite. And is Elvis leaving or... Still have know idea how to use Rss __________________ Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

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