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KodGex

Is it possible?

Is it possible for us to code our own forums, instead of just editing the templates over and over?
admin (no pm's please)

Pay for hosting somewhere and you can do what you want, of course your forum will end up broken as actually programming forums is hard and you will be on your own without no support.
KodGex

Not really, I've learned a lot:

Coded these websites by editing them for practice:

Edited by Symon

links removed as that site give pop ups etc
Symon

Editing a standard template and hard core coding is like jumping off a bike and trying to fly concorde in the same day
admin (no pm's please)

Everyone seems to think they can do the job of a professional programmer, whereas actual professional programmers will often choose to come here as they know what a headache forum coding can be...
KodGex

Well I'm trying to give my forum like a style my new website is going to have. The styles here on myfastforum, don't really match up to the style I really need.
Symon

Moderator wrote:
Well I'm trying to give my forum like a style my new website is going to have. The styles here on myfastforum, don't really match up to the style I really need.


Then you are free to pay for am export and move to your new hosts.
admin (no pm's please)

Moderator wrote:
Well I'm trying to give my forum like a style my new website is going to have. The styles here on myfastforum, don't really match up to the style I really need.


styles are editable here! so what are you fussing about?
Zudane

To second the admin... All of the styles here are 100% customizeable.  If you think you are a good programmer, then you are free to design your own styles.

Programming a forum is EXTREMELY difficult.  I know some programming and I easily get lost in just reading over things for forums.  I decided not to even touch it.

Back to the styles... do a search for some PHPBB3 styles, if you find one you like, post it in the appropriate sticky and ask for it to be added here, then, if you need to, tweak it however you want.
Nick(NR)

Symon wrote:
Editing a standard template and hard core coding is like jumping off a bike and trying to fly concorde in the same day


Exactly, template editing(coding) and coding a forum is two very different things.

Out of curiosity guess what this chunk of forum coding is for:
Code:
if ( !defined('IN_PHPBB') )
{
   die('Hacking attempt');
   exit;
}

// Do we have an id? No, then just exit
if (empty($HTTP_GET_VARS['id']))
{
   exit;
}

$confirm_id = htmlspecialchars($HTTP_GET_VARS['id']);

#if (!preg_match('/^[A-Za-z0-9]+$/', $confirm_id))
if (!preg_match('/^[[:alnum:]]+$/', $confirm_id))
{
   $confirm_id = '';
}

if ($confirm_id === 'Admin')
{
   if ( !$userdata['session_logged_in'] )
   {
      die('Hacking attempt');
      exit;
   }
   $code = '';
   $font_debug = true;
   $bg_img_debug = true;
}
else
{
   // Try and grab code for this id and session
   $sql = 'SELECT code  
      FROM ' . CONFIRM_TABLE . "
      WHERE session_id = '" . $userdata['session_id'] . "'
         AND confirm_id = '$confirm_id'";
   $result = $db->sql_query($sql);

   // If we have a row then grab data else create a new id
   if ($row = $db->sql_fetchrow($result))
   {
      $db->sql_freeresult($result);
      $code = $row['code'];
   }
   else
   {
      exit;
   }
}


Moderator wrote:
Well I'm trying to give my forum like a style my new website is going to have. The styles here on myfastforum, don't really match up to the style I really need.


Then tweak one heavily like: http://portalogy.myfastforum.org/index.php

I'd like to add the template I used to build this one on was elitegreen and there isn't much left of the original template.
admin (no pm's please)

I can figure it out  
Nick(NR)

I know you know Wink

tis for moderator to work it out.
Bravo

I know you both know, but I don't bloomin know you know, I'm pretty sure Symon will know too, who knows?
KodGex

Yes, well I'm saying like even if you edit the coding here on the myfastforum, it's confusing because you have to edit each template. I have a forum template I've gotten permission to edit it from another website. Since our website is a fansite, we're trying to make the style just like the website, we're a fansite for. The only thing is we must edit each of the coding they have on their forums, to match ours.

And can you please unhide my posts, it's getting annoying.
admin (no pm's please)

You got put on moderation for good reason, and not a lot is convincing me that this was wrong.
KodGex

Um it was like 3 months ago... Lol? Kinda unjust mute...
admin (no pm's please)

When you use the name "Moderator" on a forum where you are not a moderator, it could be ten years and you would still be on moderation.
Zudane

I vote that Moderator needs to just follow basic instructions >_>

Simply, you need to change the template, not code a forum.

Changing the template, yes, is a lot of work, but you only need to change a few pages to change the overall layout. And as symon (?) suggested, find a forum that you like the look of, or is similar to what you want, and then change it from there.  Change images, colors, move things around, but that gives you a base to work from.  It's a lot of work to completely code a new template.

If you can't do that, then I would suggest finding someone willing and able to do it for you.  But it is a lot of work, so don't expect it free, unless someone is bored or wants to test/hone their abilities.
KodGex

uh change my name then?... On a website that doesn't let you even know why you're muted doesn't seem like they have a good customer support. Anytime I post in a forum my message is not even unhidden, and it's not fair to me that the "Mute" hasn't been lifted.
KodGex

Zudane - I run a basic company in which we deal with a lot of HTML. Since I've hired new staff members they've taken a look at the html and you'll need to change it for the forums we want. Each forum has a different html coding, so whatever forum you want you'll have to change the code. I think what you're trying to say is that I want to add stuff on to the code, but no I don't. I just want to change the whole thing so the forum I got permission to copy from for a fansite, is the exact same forum.
Nick(NR)

Moderator wrote:
uh change my name then?... On a website that doesn't let you even know why you're muted doesn't seem like they have a good customer support. Anytime I post in a forum my message is not even unhidden, and it's not fair to me that the "Mute" hasn't been lifted.


You were told at the time and also to my knowledge who ever put you on moderation had the option to put in a reason that you got either by email or pm, so don't act innocent.

Moderator wrote:
Zudane - I run a basic company in which we deal with a lot of HTML. Since I've hired new staff members they've taken a look at the html and you'll need to change it for the forums we want. Each forum has a different html coding, so whatever forum you want you'll have to change the code. I think what you're trying to say is that I want to add stuff on to the code, but no I don't. I just want to change the whole thing so the forum I got permission to copy from for a fansite, is the exact same forum.


You've obviously not seen some posts regarding themes that you have to pay for, by pming the zip file to admin he can add a template to a specific forum on an empty slot, you could then change what you need without having to go through every file doing the copy and paste scenario.
admin (no pm's please)

You are free to change your name, and you were put on moderation for good reason. It does not happen casually.

If you do behave sensibly on the support forum you will be taken off moderation in due course.
KodGex

Um, I have been... For like 5 months now -.-
admin (no pm's please)

Okay I have removed moderation.
KodGex

Finally, thank-you.
KodGex

Nick(NR) - It's not a file, I use the html code from the website. 'View Soruce'. The people who gave me permission, didn't give me a file for the forum, lol. If they did I would have signed up for a forum service [paid for], and gave them the file, lol.
Nick(NR)

KodGex wrote:
Nick(NR) - It's not a file, I use the html code from the website. 'View Soruce'. The people who gave me permission, didn't give me a file for the forum, lol. If they did I would have signed up for a forum service [paid for], and gave them the file, lol.


hmmm if they've given you permission you might wanna go ask for some page samples rather than having to hijack it via source, that aside you'd still have to edit each file of a template regardless what code you have if you want to tweak a forums template, as they haven't provided a template, all I can suggest is finding one as close to the look you want as possilbe and tweaking away.

here's a list of what's on the system for phpbb3:
http://howtodoit.myfabforum.org/viewforum.php?f=22
KodGex

Well like I can't get in contact with them since their customer support like totally "sucks". They got rid of it so we can't contact them now, lol. Um anyway this is why I'll have to try to use the view soruce. Since these people are so stupid not giving me a stupid file to use for the forum.
Symon

KodGex wrote:
Finally, thank-you.


Sarcasm even when admin complies  

I think it may have been me that put you on it ages ago , for your short bad tempered posts, ever since you appeared here, using your other name of  RPF Forum and demanding we remove some runescape rank you have been short and bad tempered, rude and a royal pain in the arse, as you never use the search first.

You have been given another chance, best you use it wisely, as any other support forum would have banned you long ago.
KodGex

Symon,

I do not wishes to be flamed by people at anytime during my time here. I'm a normal person with my own job to complete. I am now a one man moderator, since my whole entire team is working on something else, and I'm stuck with this new project, we're completing.

"The customer is always right"

Thanks, I wish no more off-topic posts.

With your comment about RuneScape ranks:

Jagex ltd reserves the copyright to the ranks, and as they've stated they are not to be used anywhere else, expect on the offical forums. As you can read Jagex's copyright: www.jagex.com. I've only asked you to remove the ranks as your own wish, because you would have been fined 1 million dollars for misuse of Jagex copyright.

This isn't coming from me, it's Jagex.
Symon

KodGex wrote:
Symon,

I do not wishes to be flamed by people at anytime during my time here. I'm a normal person with my own job to complete. I am now a one man moderator, since my whole entire team is working on something else, and I'm stuck with this new project, we're completing.

"The customer is always right"

Thanks, I wish no more off-topic posts.

With your comment about RuneScape ranks:

Jagex ltd reserves the copyright to the ranks, and as they've stated they are not to be used anywhere else, expect on the offical forums. As you can read Jagex's copyright: www.jagex.com. I've only asked you to remove the ranks as your own wish, because you would have been fined 1 million dollars for misuse of Jagex copyright.

This isn't coming from me, it's Jagex.


There is a difference between flaming and the truth, and your childish response proves it.

Tone down the attitude or be put back on moderation or even banned its as simple as that.

As for the customer is always right, when a customer follows the guidelines , then they may be , when a customer is rude lazy and a pain, they are not right , and can and will be told so.

You seem to forget one big thing,,,, we are here to help those that wish to learn, we are here to help on the core issues only, any extras like editing and portals etc is EXTRA.

If you think you can find any other free forum host that would have put up with your rudeness , and still be willing to help you, and help you in areas they do not have to , then feel free to move.
KodGex

Lock this thread, I've had enough with the flament on this thread. If I have some more questions I'll post them, since admin cleared this up.

Thanks,
Symon

KodGex wrote:
Lock this thread, I've had enough with the flament on this thread. If I have some more questions I'll post them, since admin cleared this up.

Thanks,


Topic will stay open
KodGex

Ok then, don't post on this thread since the topic has been resolved.

Thanks.
Symon

KodGex wrote:
Ok then, don't post on this thread since the topic has been resolved.

Thanks.



    You do not make the rules.

    You do not dictate to what we can and cant do.


Anymore of these  childish posts will put you back on moderation.
KodGex

Since the topic has been resolved do you think people wish to have spam on this thread? It's a simple statement, and it's not against the rules. If I am put back on moderation, then I'll have to speak with admin. Unfair mutes don't make anything. Since I just wanted the topic locked since I'm the author I'm being flamed cause of it.

The topic has been resolved, so what's to post for?
Symon

KodGex wrote:
Symon - You've made me send a complaint to the customer support. Since the topic has been resolved do you think people wish to have spam on this thread? It's a simple statement, and it's not against the rules. If I am put back on moderation, then I'll have to speak with admin. Unfair mutes don't make anything. Since I just wanted the topic locked since I'm the author I'm being flamed cause of it.

The topic has been resolved, so what's to post for?







If i only had the time to drag up all your end of thread spam, and all your posts ignoring admins and others requests to follow the guidelines.


Topics are not often locked, as someone using the search may find a thread and wish to comment or confirm an answer etc.


Edited

i see you have edited your post to remove the threat of a complaint.

It seems to me as if you are happy to shout and rave and be rude, but if someone points this out and says a few home truths , you then make a complaint.
Symon

Your last post was removed by accident

You said cant we gat along and not fight.

That is easy to answer, the answer is yes,

All we ask is that you follow the posting checklist, and remember that we are not here to be abused.

Calm down, with the threats and attitude, and like 95% of the other members we will get along fine.
KodGex

Thanks for your responce.

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