vBJournal for VB3

[VBDev]

So,

Spence asked on our site for a such system, it seems some people had a project to do it, but nobody really works on it :mad:

Has someone began a serious project ?

Thanks to answer, else I'll create a new one

Thread on our board :

http://www.vbulletindev.net/forums/showthread.php?t=188

[Giveit2u43]

I think you`ll find lots of Journal talk and very little Jounral action.. I think anybody that actually gets a journal hack released would have a winner on their hands..

[AN-net]

i can quickly make this(not like a few minutes but maybe like by 2morrow night).
i have alrdy started it:)
questions:
do you want a rating system?
do you want a comment system?


any other suggestions please post here:)

[Giveit2u43]

I think a Ratings & Comments System are a must for this kind of hack :)

[VBDev]

What have you already done An-Net ?

Sure you can finish it quickly ?

[AN-net]

i am currently working on the comment system.

[AN-net]

ok im done with the comment system

[sabret00the]

wow, will it be able to port ryangels entries an-net?

[spence2]

AN-net, here is a copy of my post from grog6's site:

Now, for this proposed hack:
Admin grants permissions to view journals by usergroup.
Admin grants permissions to create journals by usergroup.
Admin names & sets up multiple instances (types, kinds, categories, whatever) of journals.

For example: "JOURNALS" "SHORT STORIES" "DEAR DIARY" "FAMILY TRIPS"

In the navigation there should be a dropdown list instead of the present "JOURNALS" link.
Basically, the categories regardless of their names are just: Journal 1, Journal 2, Journal 3, Journal 4
as each is just a duplication or multiple instance of the original "journal" in terms of presentation.
A link is presented on these pages for members to "CREATE THEIR OWN" based on which category they are viewing.

Members add entries into their journals, designating whether they are:
Public (all members may view and comment)
Public no comments (all members may view but comments are disabled)
Buddies (only members on their buddy's list may view & comment)
Buddies no comments (buddy's may view but comments are disabled)
Private (no viewing or commenting)

WYSIWYG submission form with preview option for entries.
Photos allowed (thumbnails?)
Attachments allowed
Word wrap
Users may edit or delete own entries
Link in user's profile to various submission pages
(example: add to journal
add to short story
add to dear diary
add to family trip)

STYLE: templates & .css that may be ammended by admin and incorporated into all styles available on board

Pagination for both entries, entry lists and comments.
Number of comments display.

There should be links in postbit (including legacy postbit) to view user's journals if they exist.

Admin can delete journals.
Admin can view/delete/edit rights for all entries.
Admin allow/disallow BBcode in entries & comments.

Perhaps tables could be added to memberlist to show categories with icon links to journal pages.

This gives you roughly an idea of what this hack would be...a lot of work, I know!

And, yes, if this could import the entries from Ryangel's vb2 hack, all would be terrific in hackland!

Thank you so much for taking up this project.
No doubt, you will have many grateful "customers."

[AN-net]

AN-net, here is a copy of my post from grog6's site:

Now, for this proposed hack:
Admin names & sets up multiple instances (types, kinds, categories, whatever) of journals.

For example: "JOURNALS" "SHORT STORIES" "DEAR DIARY" "FAMILY TRIPS"

Buddies (only members on their buddy's list may view & comment)
Buddies no comments (buddy's may view but comments are disabled)
Private (no viewing or commenting)

WYSIWYG submission form with preview option for entries.
Photos allowed (thumbnails?)
Attachments allowed



Admin can view/delete/edit rights for all entries.


ok about admin's editing/viewing/and deleting entries. well i have decided that all entries labeled private may not even be viewed by administrators cause i believe if something is private it deserves to stay that way i.e. private messages.

um attachments sounds like much but i guess ill think on it

WYSIWYG i dont really have any experience with but if someone cares to explain to me how to use it will gladly code it:)

instead of using buddylist i though the journalist could designate for each entry who may see that entry by userid

i really wasnt thinking categories this time around but user's can title their journal's as they please or leave them blank and it use their user name.

[AN-net]

wow, will it be able to port ryangels entries an-net?

i have never used ryangles so as of yet no it cannot. if i someone were to lend access to their database to check out how the database and information is setup i may be able to make a script to port stuff:)

[AN-net]

im currently working on inserting journals trying to get it to update the last entry field in the table:)

[VBDev]

Ok

I'll could create add-ons for other spence's suggestions ... ;)

Coz it's now a long time (and he isn't alone) he's waiting for this, and I think he really wants what he's written :devious:

[AN-net]

well if you someone tells me how to code WYSIWYG i can do that:)

[Dean C]

AN-Net - you might as well make private journal logs available to admins. And add that as a note when making one. Remember most people have phpmyadmin access and they can just browse a user's journal entries freely there :)

[VBDev]

I've never used it ;)


I am not better than you on it

[AN-net]

true, i guess so:)

[AN-net]

vbdev, exactly what are you coding?

[Drile]

I can't wait for this.

A very nice subscriber only feature.

[AN-net]

ok im currently working on the privacy system:)

[kerplunknet]

This definitely has to go through. I don't know much about hacking, but I wish you guys the best of luck!

[AN-net]

really the only thing i have to code after this is the administration part;)

[spence2]

AN-net, it is great to hear that you are making progress! This will be a great hack for all of the community and your work is really appreciated.

The requests that I made earlier are based on various threads here at vB that discuss the previous journal system for vB2...the things that people who have used a journal system seemed to need.

The ability for admin to delete/edit/view all entries is needed to avoid abuse of the system by users. It would be great if everyone were as nice as you and I, but they aren't.

If you could perhaps give us a list of your proposed features, those with experience using this kind of hack could contribute to making this an amazing hack.

Please do not be discouraged by the lack of responses to your proposed hack...I think the reason that people are not jumping in to cheer you on is because so many people have promised this hack and then not followed through. And a lot of people are "stuck" with Ryangel's vB2 Journal Hack with no way to upgrade it to vB3. You should take a look at this thread (http://www.everythingvb.com/showthread.php?t=148) to get an idea of how truly desperate those people are! And you might look at this (http://shinraonline.com/board/journal.php?) to see what type of journal system most people are hoping for.

Again, thank you for your hard work.

[AN-net]

do you really want this hack to use your buddy list you provided for vb already?

[spence2]

Of course we are talking about only the journalist who wish not to have a certain entry viewed publicly, correct?

In an earlier post you said:

"instead of using buddylist i though the journalist could designate for each entry who may see that entry by userid"

1. I'm not sure how this could work. Let's say the journalist has 30 people that they would allow to see the entry or comment on the entry. That would take a lot of work to add them individually.

2. If the journalist has a buddy list, and he/she has the option of saying yes/no to the people on his buddy list viewing a particular entry, then that seems a more efficient way to do it. If they don't want someone on their buddy list to view their entries, then they could take them off the list as a buddy.

3. I like your idea of it being on a per entry basis.

4. It is your hack, your hard work. I think it would be nice if this could some how be left to the journalist as their option...but that is your decision. I totally respect that you should do what you think is best.

And I thank you for being open to suggestions!

[13th_Disciple]

if this was to be added to my site, admin would set viewing permissions at install.. by default, it should only be to ragistered and above.. anything that needs to remain that private doesn't need to be on a public forum..

that is my personal opinion and mine alone.. i just don't think it's a good idea that potential community issues could develop if one of the viewers says how the writer hates another user within the community.. that would break up a board very quickly.. and i would hope an "addition" to a forum wouldn't mean instant subtraction of participation and membership..

only an admin should ever have the ability to keep entries private.. and only his own..

[spence2]

AN-net...could the permission to view be changed on an entry later by the journalist?

What I am thinking is that this would allow journalists to keep entries "hidden" if they want to work on a "rough draft" version of something. Then later, when they have polished their words, they might "publish" them by changing the viewing/comments permissions.

And in a separate issue:
Will it be possible to list say 25 of the journalist's entries with a "view all entries" link to keep things tidy?

And could you keep the word "journal" template driven? So, that the admin can call journals whatever we want? Say..."reports" or "journals" or "articles" IF you have ruled out letting admin define categories?

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if this was to be added to my site, admin would set viewing permissions at install.. by default, it should only be to ragistered and above.. anything that needs to remain that private doesn't need to be on a public forum...

I agree that most will want only registered users to be allowed to have journals or to post comments. However, what remains "private" on a public forum may really depend on the nature of your board and the way you use the journal system to cater to your members. Some use the journal system as a "diary" for members to record their personal thoughts, which they may not wish to share with the community. I suppose it all depends on your purpose and the needs of your community as you perceive them.

[AN-net]

yes all entries are editable and so are comments and journal info. i do plan of adding the setting to allow privacy. anyways ill keep working on this and hopefully have some screenies soon;)

[spence2]

Thank you, AN-net. I know a lot of people are looking forward to it!

[AN-net]

it may take me a little bit longer to finish this hack because i currently accquired a new coding job:) but i will try my best to keep up with it;)

[spence2]

I am happy for you, AN-net. Hope all goes well with your job.

Could you give us any idea what kind of delay you are anticipating? Days? Weeks?
Months?

[AN-net]

maybe a like a week and a couple days:) but its coming along nice;)

[spence2]

I'm certain that as soon as you can place this in beta that you will find a lot of people helping with the finishing touches.

Probably a lot of people don't even realize yet that you are working on this because they never read this forum. Looking forward to your continuing progress.

[kerplunknet]

Three cheers for AN-net!

Hip, hip, hurray!

[sabret00the]

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=43717&page=1&pp=40

ryangels incase it's unseen :)

[djohn]

Don't know if these features were suggested yet...

Some sort of customizable user info on the side a-la livejournal, e.g mini calendar(!) with latest post dates, avatar, web site, ect.
Ability to add friends, view other people's friends, have a special part in your journal with your friend's latest posts.
Total stats: number of journals, posts, comments.
Journal list with username, number of entries, number of comments, last post time, last comment by, and it's time, total views of the journal.
Ability to search journals, filter them, search entries and comments.
Journal rating
Ability to edit styles of the journal

[TheComputerGuy]

I think a way for someone to make their journal whatever style they want to...like customize it would like really kick-@$$ of LJ or anything like that.

Also a way for only friends like that are on your buddy list can view a private entry.

I am very excited about this!

[Cold Steel]

/me cheers for AN-net.

[AN-net]

just finished the editing part of the journal and entry. i am currently working on the deletion system:)

[spence2]

glad you see you back! hope all went well.

[Zachariah]

I got one better .... Port http://cafelog.com/ B2 blog to each user in the forums.

Personal catagory with user name the member can only post in their own but can choose if other members may reply or not on a submission post.

Make B2 use VBCODE, smiles, VB user base ... Basically rip out the user fields and recode a few files to VB standards. ?

Why reinvent the wheel.. less code to figure out ... ect .. It offers rss feed and all that good stuff.

Could also leave blog intack and make a addon that when you reg @ the forums some of the same info is added to the blog tables.

There would also have to be some code to update user info. I would have the forums update the blog tables.

There will need to be a "login" made to login/out @ the same time.

just ideas.

[AN-net]

how much do you guys really want to be able to attach things in this journal hack?

[Diva]

how much do you guys really want to be able to attach things in this journal hack?

Depends... How much more time will it take to finish? :D I look forward to seeing it either way. Thank you.

[sabret00the]

how much do you guys really want to be able to attach things in this journal hack? it would be a nice usergroup dependent action.

[sabret00the]

I got one better .... Port http://cafelog.com/ B2 blog to each user in the forums.

Personal catagory with user name the member can only post in their own but can choose if other members may reply or not on a submission post.

Make B2 use VBCODE, smiles, VB user base ... Basically rip out the user fields and recode a few files to VB standards. ?

Why reinvent the wheel.. less code to figure out ... ect .. It offers rss feed and all that good stuff.

Could also leave blog intack and make a addon that when you reg @ the forums some of the same info is added to the blog tables.

There would also have to be some code to update user info. I would have the forums update the blog tables.

There will need to be a "login" made to login/out @ the same time.

just ideas.
most of them type of sites run on the livejournal code, i'm sure that could be ported over to php (if it hasn't been already) then made to work for vB

[sabret00the]

feature request:


link from profile with journal entry name

buddies view private entries

search for journal

search through journal

display all journals

display all entries on multiple pages

attachments

HTML allowed in entries

journal catergories

only certain usergroups can create entries

user has ability to disable comments

currently playing music

emoticon legend on add reply and add comment

flood checker

ability to personalise/customize journal colours, fonts and background

New journal entires and comments appear in new posts and searches

admin override that you can edit, delete, or lock

It must have an archive by year / month

A mini calendar with a link to every day posted

If several posts in one day, than than they are united under one date, not repeating it several times.

A WYSIWG panel (as HiveMail)

Download as txt file hack integration and Vb code in titles

Can have multiple attachments and place them where you want $attachment01 $attachment02 style

Zodiac and Age hack integration

Notify me when someone replies to this journal

Thank you to people who are working on Journal hacks/integration. The efforts are appreciated by us plus all of our users. Since this is a call for features, I will add a couple comments. Some of it might be redundant; I skimmed thread but might have missed something.


ability to easily add/remove Journal moderators in admin cp

ability to disable private entries in admin cp

a "report" feature for lurkers to notify the moderators

link from user postbits through to user's jorunal

some sort of paged organization, either by month or number of entries

search capabilties (of some kind)

a "last edited by" forced feature that shows if user edited journal or if moderator took action

integration with a common user warning system (yes, I know this would be a huge pain)

ability to list or display journals in order of who is most active/popular in last week or month (not since beginning)


I know these are some crazy requests, but since this is an open call for suggestions I thought I would just put down some ideas. Again, thanks for the work on Journals.
Here are some more comments:


create ability of entries and comments to apply towards poster's overall post count

allow "ignore" function to be active in journal area

ability for journal moderators to block or de-activate a specific poster's ability to use the journal area (similiar to forum-specific suspensions)

ability for journal moderators to lock a specific poster's journal (without suspending the actual poster)

ability for journal writer to decide if they do not want replies to a specific entry

restrict the length of journal entries to match the number of characters allowed in normal posts (or allow a separate maximum length for journal area)

ability for people to convert from other journals/blogs and transfer all of their material to the message board's journal area (I know it is crazy request, but people always ask for it)


I just offer these comments, feel free to sort out which (if any) are useful or relevant. Again, thanks for the work with journals.

[AN-net]

that is alot to ask for>_>

[sabret00the]

heh, it was from a collated list :)

but a great list :)

i haven't even mentioned the store integration for custom blocks yet :nervous:

:o :o :o

[spence2]

Hope we haven't scared you away from completing this hack!

How is it coming along? Any updates?

[sabret00the]

that is alot to ask for>_>
fyi, i was in no way demanding them features, to the best of my knowledge most of them were to be featured in kura's paid Journal system, i was just making sure they were here, if you want to add em, it'd be appreciated but it's in no way a neccessity.

[msimplay]

no way am i gonna pay for a journal :)

[Oblivion Knight]

I'm trying to fix up the currently released port of vBJournal 1.1b to make it much more stable and usable.. Progress on this can be found at EvB (http://www.everythingvb.com/showthread.php?t=148), and all being well should be released by the end of next week..

I'm however having a couple of problems with this, and would appreciate any help that anyone can provide.

[sabret00the]

no way am i gonna pay for a journal :)
i think we'd all prefer not to pay :o

[sabret00the]

I'm trying to fix up the currently released port of vBJournal 1.1b to make it much more stable and usable.. Progress on this can be found at EvB (http://www.everythingvb.com/showthread.php?t=148), and all being well should be released by the end of next week..

I'm however having a couple of problems with this, and would appreciate any help that anyone can provide.
if it's code then i'm useless, i saw the problem at BF2 and just got confused lol

[Oblivion Knight]

if it's code then i'm useless, i saw the problem at BF2 and just got confused lolYeah, it's code related.. :disappointed:
The only way I could fix it is by studying showthread.php for hours and hours and see how jelsoft do it by default, which I don't really fancy doing to be honest.!

[sabret00the]

from what i read of your problem (post, not code) you might be able to do a dirty fix with a conditional and a $clause in the query so

if (&page >= 1) {
$clause = blah + 1
} else {
$clause = blah
}


// then have the query down here
SELECT (*)
FROM journal_entry
WHERE journalid = $bbuserinfo[userid]
AND $clause

[msimplay]

i think we'd all prefer not to pay :o
lol na i mean theres some things i would pay for but journal isnt one of em
i don't mind giving my appreciation in the way of donations but paying for a journal i don't think thats worth it as its only useful as an addon script

coupled with that if i wanted to use a seperate script i'd just get a free blogger

[spence2]

AN-net,

Are you still working on this? If so, how is it coming along?

[AN-net]

im still tinkering with it and i am also still bit occupied with my paid project but i hope to resume this project fully soon:)

[kerplunknet]

Sooner the better. :/

[AN-net]

is as one still interested in this hack?

[Cold Steel]

Yes, I am.

[spence2]

An-NET...I think one of the ways to judge interest in this hack is by the installs of the vB2 Journal system.

A lot of the people who want/need this hack have quit posting because so many people announced they were releasing their journal hack "soon"....and again and again no one followed-through actually doing the hack. Lots of promises from at least half-a-dozen hackers, but nothing ever released even in beta.

So, is there interest? Sure! Lots of interest in actual hack...but not much interest in building up hopes and being disappointed again.

[Oblivion Knight]

AN-net, I plan on switching to your journal script from the current beta journal package available at EvB. Hopefully there is some way in which the entries can be carried over.?

Interest still remains very high for a decent, stable and bug free Journal hack..

[nicholas]

Aye! AN-net, everyone is eagerly, eagerly awaiting your release.

[Thanatos]

Still interested..providing I Can port over from the existing journal hack into yours :)

[AN-net]

AN-net, I plan on switching to your journal script from the current beta journal package available at EvB. Hopefully there is some way in which the entries can be carried over.?

Interest still remains very high for a decent, stable and bug free Journal hack..
i would gladly work with you to create a port hack for the one over at evb:D

[Oblivion Knight]

i would gladly work with you to create a port hack for the one over at evb:D
Get in touch via AIM/MSN, I'm sure we can produce something between us.. ;)

[SmasherMaster]

Aye! AN-net, everyone is eagerly, eagerly awaiting your release.
Same here...ditto to spence2 as well. I might have to code something myself if nothing comes around soon. :dissapointed:

[kerplunknet]

Please finish/make this hack AN-net. :)

[y2krazy]

I am, in additon to my members, very interested in getting a Journal system up for vB3! I am looking forward to seeing you come out with a great hack for a Journal system! ^^

*eagerly awaits*

-y2k-

[Oblivion Knight]

There is a beta journal package currently available here:
http://www.everythingvb.com/showthread.php?t=148

Check the later pages for vBJournal 1.1c (http://www.everythingvb.com/showpost.php?p=2022&postcount=231) or vBJournal 1.2a (http://www.everythingvb.com/showpost.php?p=2093&postcount=287)
These packages are MUCH improved from the original port, and the main difference is template layout (demo of 1.1c here (http://www.gamerseuphoria.com/forum/journal.php)).

[spence2]

Please try to include a way to list all journals...displaying say 30 with a link to display the next 30, etc.

And "categories" would be wonderful; however, not if it means delaying the release.

Thank you very much for working on this! Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

[TheComputerGuy]

Good to see this has not died yet!

[Chris M]

AN-net - Are you still making this hack?

Satan

[AN-net]

but im experiencing problems with one of templates which is holding me up:(

see php/html forum on this for the problem is anyone wants to help;)

[Chris M]

Cool cool :)

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with :)

Satan

[ZenithUK]

Me too. I know it's hard work, but it's very very much appreciated.

I've been waiting for a journal hack for what seems like years. :D

[AN-net]

sorry but i have been having problems with it still and with my paid project. i have also been having some community issues on my site.

[Robink]

Can you atleast release a Beta version for us who've been starving for this journal for years? :)

Will you be making a script or give instructions on how to convert from Ryangel's VB2 journal to this one?

[weaver]

Can't wait to see the release. :) :)

[AN-net]

Can you atleast release a Beta version for us who've been starving for this journal for years? :)

Will you be making a script or give instructions on how to convert from Ryangel's VB2 journal to this one?
um i will need to look at the database setup for how his was set up:)

[TheComputerGuy]

I hope the release is soon :)

[The Dok]

Not a big deal just wanting to check and see how it's going...

[AN-net]

hi, all. well im getting out of school soon and finals are almost over so hopefully i can start this back up again;)

[Bryan Ex]

Add me to to the list of interested users as well.

[TheComputerGuy]

I am excited to see it in action to be honest.

[Sufian]

as am I, can't wait for it to be released :)

[AN-net]

finally out of school and finals are done. i am planning to code the administration part of this hack this weekend and then go back and fix the bugs still left and add some more stuff.

[AN-net]

ok i coded the moderation portion of the administration for journals. some more administration work and then some more actual journal coding. i will also be reviewing all request journal features and publish a list i will be coding.

[AN-net]

Journal and Entry Moderation Completed Successfully:)

[AN-net]

i was wondering how would everyone prefer journal options/settings to be stored. would u like to be stored in the vbulletin options table or in its own table:)

please respond as soon as possible

[NyCwill]

i would like it on its own table :) ...... i'm glad that a journal system is going to be out... cant wait :D

[Jacko]

any kind of ETA on this an-net??

[AN-net]

i hope for a beta soon:) but i still need more feedback on how people would like the administrative settings to be, so far i have heard only one voice.

[Typhon]

I'd prefer it in its own table as well.

[blueuniverse]

Yeah, own table suits me.

Can't wait for this mod.

[m0h2]

Own table :)

[AN-net]

here are some journal admin screenshots:)

all screenshots are attached

[Cold Steel]

Can't wait for release fo shizzle my nizzle.

[blueuniverse]

lol, great stuff there. Can't wait for this release, my members will love it.

[AN-net]

hey do you guys what it to log ip adresses?

[Reeve of shinra]

logging ip addy's is more a necessity I think.

[AN-net]

ok ipaddress loging is now added ^_^

[Koutaru]

Wow :) This looks great.. [drool]

Could there/ is there smile support?
How about current moods? :) :D

[AN-net]

Koutaru do you mean smilie parsing or what?

moods do you mean like they type in their mood or sumthing

[Koutaru]

Yes, smilie parsing, and tags too.
I had a custom journal for vb2 with moods.. hmm let me show you, one sec :ninja:

If it's not default I'm sure I can make an addon so don't sweat it

[AN-net]

oh yeah of course there will be parsing i just havent gotten around to doing that yet, i want to build the main system first and then do the odds and ends:D

ok, i see the moods do you want it show the corresponding smilie for it next to it or is ok the lil smilie only shows up on the entry?

[Koutaru]

I'm pretty sure either would work fine :) whatever's easier for you. You don't have to fit all the features with the first release ;)

I think it's just a little HTML and php tweak to make it show next to it. I don't know much about PHP but I got that working so it must mean something :D

[NyCwill]

what kind of features will be on it?.. i hope users can customize the journal like background and table color...

[AN-net]

yeah i was planning on doing color customization but i think ill hold that off till the second version:)

also moods are fully installed:D but havent done image showing up with corresponding mood on add entry

[NyCwill]

that would be nice.... have you seen one of the journal they have over at phpbb i think its from a portal. it lets the user customize to their liking.

http://www.mkportal.it/index.php?ind=blog

[AN-net]

well those are blogs, these are journals:)

[NyCwill]

blogs and journal are basically the samething lolz.... it would be great if you can make somthing like that :) ..... going to be hack of the month :D

[AN-net]

This list below is most likely not to change unless i see a feature that is most wanted/needed or is considered important

Features for Original Release:
search for journal
-admin override that you can edit, delete, or lock
-search through journal
-flood checker
-user has ability to disable comments
-only certain usergroups can create entries
-display all journals
-display all entries on multiple pages
-search capabilties (of some kind)
-a "last edited by" forced feature that shows if user edited journal or if moderator took action
-link from profile with journal entry name
-display all entries on multiple pages
-comment system
-ratings system
-Admin grants permissions to view journals by usergroup
-Users may edit or delete own entries
-links in postbit (including legacy postbit) to view user's journals if they exist
-Admin can delete journals
-Admin can view/delete/edit rights for all entries
-Admin allow/disallow BBcode in entries & comments
-Ip Logging
-Journal and Entry Moderation(exactly like Vb's post/thread moderating
-Mood System
-Private Entries
-Completely Private Journals
-Journal Buddy List
-Define specific users who can view private journal/entries who are not on journal buddy list
-BB Code Parsing in Entries
-Admin can lock specific options such as if the journalist can enable smilies and bb code
-A report system that private messages administrators of the board(requires administrator usergroup to be default id)
-last entry displayed on journal index page for each journal
-journal description
-journalists can name his/her journal, if not it pocesses their username
-showentry page just like vb's showpost page
-administrators can define specific users who may not have a journal
-administrators can reset ratings and views for journals
-install script

Features for later versions:
-journalists can specify colors for their journal
-attachments
-subscriptions

you may post suggestions for the future features list and the original release list but for original release list only post ones that are important:)

[Osterling]

sounds phat man... looking forward to this.. how much is done so far, 10%, 20%, ?

[momzone]

this sounds great :-) since we have upgraded to v3 and are starting to install several hacks again... this will be perfect for our site... can't wait to see and buy!

[Cold Steel]

For what version of vB will this work for? Please say 3.0.1.

Also, will there be upgrade instructions for vBJournal?

[AN-net]

well im running Vb 3.0.0 and i dont think there should really be any conflicts since not alot changed in the base code mainly since Vb 3.0.0, at least i dont think. Correct me at any time anyone:)

[Osterling]

how much is done so far, 10%, 20%, ?

[AN-net]

i would say maybe like 40% to 50%

[momzone]

ok - i'll bet the token pest.... do you have any estimated date on the release? Would love to get this when you are done.

[AN-net]

here is what the index page will look like:)

i would like some feedback on it;)

screenshot attached

[Sypher]

looks great, keep it up!

[AN-net]

i have finished the displaying of a users journal info in their profile:)

screeny attached, feedback on this is welcome also

[AN-net]

i have finished the postbit link from post to journal

screenshot attached

[Osterling]

man.. screw other journal hacks, this hack looks to be the best IMO

i cant wanit to get it!!

[momzone]

looks great! thank you for working on this :-) I can't wait to use this... go go go

[AN-net]

here is the search page, i havent finished coding the results page but here is a screeny of what the page will look like

any and all suggestions are accepted including cosmetic

[TheComputerGuy]

This looks awesome. Can't wait to see it released :)

[AN-net]

ok heres a screenshot when and if results are found:)

[TheComputerGuy]

Your worst than a girl taking one piece of clothing off at a time.

[Osterling]

it's somewhat teasing.. hehe, but i know he will release it, so it's a good tease and i am excited!

[AN-net]

Your worst than a girl taking one piece of clothing off at a time.
oh should i take 2 or three off at time ;)

[TheComputerGuy]

oh should i take 2 or three off at time ;)
LOL! You got a sense of humor! Good good...............maybe take 10-20 :)

Its always a plus to look forward to the teasing to be over :)

[AN-net]

ok i finished the search engine, you can search five different ways with it but all results will be displayed as entries as of now. I have also finish the gotmyjournal portion of the hack. more work is being done so stay tuned;)

[spence2]

AN-net, thanks so much for staying with this! Your work is sooooo... appreciated!

[CycloCide]

ok - i'll bet the token pest.... do you have any estimated date on the release? Would love to get this when you are done.
Any idea AN-net?

[AN-net]

new feature:)

users viewing now works so you know who is viewing selected pages;)

screeny attached

[andor]

top dollar - - - who said hack of the month? Maybe hack of the year??

[TheComputerGuy]

Looking good. Ah-Net rocks the house!

[kira]

Greatly looking forward to this! It looks wonderful, Ah-net. Keep up the great work!

[AN-net]

an update for y'all:)

i have completed the highlight system so when you search and click to go view the entry it will highlight all the other words in an entry just like vb's regular search engine;)

i am also in the process of completeing the feature like vb's that will show how many people are viewing a journal just like vb displays how many people are viewing a forum.

I still have some more work to get done but soon i hope for a beta release ^_^

[andor]

yay - count me in.

[AN-net]

this may be an important update to some of u but i have successfully completed the journal rating system and i am working on the entry rating system. i have designed it so guests can not rate/vote on journals since it would cause a repeat of 0 in the array thus denying a guest after the first vote by another guest. I am sry if this causes any kind of inconvience but i find using a serialized array in keeping track of voting is the best and most efficent way:)

[AN-net]

i was wondering if anyone really wanted to be able to rate an actual journal entry, anyone?

[chris2707]

I don't see any reason why not if ratings are switched on for the main threads. Perhaps you could link the 2 together - if it's enabled for the board, enable it for vbj (or perhaps have a separate option to switch it on/off).

[nexialys]

on my side, i don't see why so much features...

if i write my personal journal, i don't see why other friends would even rate my comments... read them is already a lot... rating, commenting on personal entries, part of my life... strange behavior...

anyway... the more you add, the more users you will have.

[AN-net]

well i kind of thought about and i thought it is very silly to rate a journal entry but i just want to make sure that no one would mind it not being included.

[chris2707]

Perhaps it could go on a list of things to consider for a future version (that is of course if you're still sane after doing this version!)

[spence2]

There will be people who use your hack for things it's hard to imagine. For example, a journal hack would be perfect for a "writers" forum ... and "journal" entries become short stories or poems users post for the purpose of comments and ratings from others. Or a business site might use it as a means for their managers to relay their thoughts to their employees. They may want comments but no ratings ... etc. etc.

So, IMHO, the more features the better for the future of the hack ... however, the features should ideally remain "options" ... at least for the admin to choose as to whether they fit his type of board.

Having said that, I have witnessed how once a hack is posted, it begins to evolve as more people give you feedback and suggestions. And some of those people (unlike me) can actually help code their "good ideas".

Again, IMHO, people are just anxious to have a rock-solid basis from you and your support in helping them implement a few "bells and whistles" as the hack grows and grows.

[AN-net]

yeah i guess i will leave it out for the original release and if enough of feedback and demand comes for it i will implement it back in futre versions.

[spence2]

Talk about interest in a hack! ... This thread is approaching 4,000 views (and only 3,000 of those were me). Thanks again, AN-net.

[AN-net]

i am getting closer to completing the listed features for the journal's original release and as of now i am fully updating the file and the templates with usergroup permissions:)

i hope to be done soon:D

[blueuniverse]

this is going to be so cool *drools*

[Typhon]

I don't think rating a journal entry is that important ... since it really makes it an article system instead; and there are plenty of those already out there.

[AN-net]

here is an updated look of how the journal's index will look:)

[TheComputerGuy]

I am so excited!!! I can't wait to see this hack released!

What does an individual journal look like?

[jamesk]

Seems you definitely have a Hack of the Month on this one.

[sross]

here is an updated look of how the journal's index will look:)

Wow, I am so dying for this hack it's crazy. Keep the momentum going, coffee, drink lots of coffee and bang this sukah out! :)

[9mmPrincess]

Wow, I am so dying for this hack it's crazy. Keep the momentum going, coffee, drink lots of coffee and bang this sukah out! :)


i know man, me too. i want it, baaaad....

[AN-net]

while the journal page has yet to be completely finished i am posting some screenshots on how it looks so far anyways thanks and enjoy:)

[sross]

i just drooled all over my keyboard :)

[Koutaru]

wait, are the comments on the journal or the entry? o_O because it looks like just the journal right now. ^^;

[AN-net]

only entries are displayed on those pages, the only comments shown on the page is the last 5 or so comments made for that journal. There is a comment page where you can go and view all comments or just view comments for a specific entry.

[TheComputerGuy]

Looking nice AN-Net!!

[9mmPrincess]

Looking nice AN-Net!!
*gentle bump*

[AN-net]

sry i will try my best to get this done with as quickly as possible but I am currently tied up with my job right now and I am very tired on my time off but I will try to motivate myself to finish this. It will most likely be released in the beginning of August.

[Reeve of shinra]

* Reeve of shinra brews a pot of coffee

I know I could use some ;)

[Halarkin]

This is looking nice. Not to put any pressure on you, but I've got a community of over 30,000 users and I'm really looking to upgrade to vb3. The only thing that is keeping me from doing it is the fact that many of them are very attached to their journals and we would need this to be availible.

So, good luck and I hope to see it released soon!

[M.C.]

so... that hack didn`t come out yet? :disappointed:

[TheComputerGuy]

so... that hack didn`t come out yet? :disappointed:
Nope not yet. Its a work in progress. It looks great to me thus far!

AH-Net is working extremely hard, and I can't wait to test it.

[AN-net]

i am basically finishing up the report system but here are some screenshots;)

i was also wondering if anyone wanted a reason for reporting added^.^

[spence2]

Great to see your progress, AN-net. It's hard to convey our true gratitude and excitement ... hard to cheer you on from a distance ... but, your work is going to enhance so many of our forums because of the unique nature of "journals."

As to "reports" ... are those journal entries reported by readers to admins? If so, I think that's a great addition for some. I know privacy is a tricky matter, but I think a lot of us feel some responsibility for the material posted in our forums. And although I'm all for free speech, there are also some people who might try to exploit or abuse via their journal entries. Although the feature might not be a "must have" ... it certainly might be useful to many.

Again, thanks for your hard work and for your willingness to share it!

[AN-net]

Great to see your progress, AN-net. It's hard to convey our true gratitude and excitement ... hard to cheer you on from a distance ... but, your work is going to enhance so many of our forums because of the unique nature of "journals."

As to "reports" ... are those journal entries reported by readers to admins? If so, I think that's a great addition for some. I know privacy is a tricky matter, but I think a lot of us feel some responsibility for the material posted in our forums. And although I'm all for free speech, there are also some people who might try to exploit or abuse via their journal entries. Although the feature might not be a "must have" ... it certainly might be useful to many.

Again, thanks for your hard work and for your willingness to share it!
thanks and i do feel it is not necessary but admins can put usergroup permissions on it as to who can use it or disable it all together;)

[momzone]

Looks great! Thanks much as this is something that so many of us are excited about. I appreciate your tenancity and hard work!

[AN-net]

2 new features planned:
-downloadable version of journal as a text file
-downloadable version of journal as a xml file

[Halarkin]

..will that stall the release?

(ignore me, I'm drunk right now)

[AN-net]

most likely not since the code is fairly simple:)

[AN-net]

i have finished the downloading txt file version of a journal, see attachment;)

[spence2]

AN-net,

Will it be possible for us to easily include a link to a user's journal in the member list?

And a link to user's journal in their profile? Like "Billy Bob's Journal"?

And a "New Journal" (create a new journal) link appear above the existing journals on the journals index or list of journals?

And a "Journals" link be added to the navbar that links to the journal index or view all journals?

And will an alphabetized list of all journals be possible ... one that displays say 30 journals ... with pagination to the next 30, 30, 30, etc.?

Thanks!

[AN-net]

all have been done but they ordering of journals(havent gotten to it yet because its a very small thing) and linking from memberlist to journal. i have added a link to usercp:)

[PixelFx]

looks good, can't wait to try it all out :)

[spence2]

Talk about interest in a hack! ... This thread is approaching 4,000 views (and only 3,000 of those were me). Thanks again, AN-net.

Over 5000 views now ... that's about 1000 in the last ten days.
Wow!

[AN-net]

finished XML download;) one problem though for me is opening file and not downloading gives me an error other than that, its great;)

attached what the xml file looks like

[PixelFx]

twitches a bit

[9mmPrincess]

so excited to install this :)

[TheComputerGuy]

LOL I got all excited, I thought there was a release here..and boom its nothing. LOL!

[AN-net]

well here is an updated list of features, the ones with (x)'s have been completed:
-search for journal(x)
-admin override that you can edit, delete, or lock
-search through journal
-flood checker
-user has ability to disable comments
-only certain usergroups can create entries(x)
-display all journals(x)
-display all entries on multiple pages(x)
-search capabilties (of some kind)(x)
-a "last edited by" forced feature that shows if user edited journal or if moderator took action
-link from profile with journal entry name(x)
-display all entries on multiple pages(x)
-comment system(x)
-ratings system(x)
-Admin grants permissions to view journals by usergroup(x)
-Users may edit or delete own entries(x)
-links in postbit (including legacy postbit) to view user's journals if they exist(x)
-Admin can delete journals(x)
-Admin can view/delete/edit rights for all entries(x)
-Admin allow/disallow BBcode in entries & comments
-Ip Logging(x)
-Journal and Entry Moderation(exactly like Vb's post/thread moderating)(x)
-Mood System(x)
-Private Entries(x)
-Completely Private Journals
-Journal Buddy List
-Define specific users who can view private journal/entries who are not on journal buddy list(x)
-BB Code Parsing in Entries(x)
-Admin can lock specific options such as if the journalist can enable smilies and bb code
-A report system that private messages administrators of the board(requires administrator usergroup to be default id)(x)
-last entry displayed on journal index page for each journal(x)
-journal description(x)
-journalists can name his/her journal, if not it pocesses their username(x)
-showentry page just like vb's showpost page(x)
-administrators can define specific users who may not have a journal(x)
-administrators can reset ratings and views for journals(x)
-download journal entries in XML and TXt formats(x)
-install script

[9mmPrincess]

well here is an updated list of features, the ones with (x)'s have been completed:
-search for journal(x)
-admin override that you can edit, delete, or lock
-search through journal
-flood checker
-user has ability to disable comments
-only certain usergroups can create entries(x)
-display all journals(x)
-display all entries on multiple pages(x)
-search capabilties (of some kind)(x)
-a "last edited by" forced feature that shows if user edited journal or if moderator took action
-link from profile with journal entry name(x)
-display all entries on multiple pages(x)
-comment system(x)
-ratings system(x)
-Admin grants permissions to view journals by usergroup(x)
-Users may edit or delete own entries(x)
-links in postbit (including legacy postbit) to view user's journals if they exist(x)
-Admin can delete journals(x)
-Admin can view/delete/edit rights for all entries(x)
-Admin allow/disallow BBcode in entries & comments
-Ip Logging(x)
-Journal and Entry Moderation(exactly like Vb's post/thread moderating)(x)
-Mood System(x)
-Private Entries(x)
-Completely Private Journals
-Journal Buddy List
-Define specific users who can view private journal/entries who are not on journal buddy list(x)
-BB Code Parsing in Entries(x)
-Admin can lock specific options such as if the journalist can enable smilies and bb code
-A report system that private messages administrators of the board(requires administrator usergroup to be default id)(x)
-last entry displayed on journal index page for each journal(x)
-journal description(x)
-journalists can name his/her journal, if not it pocesses their username(x)
-showentry page just like vb's showpost page(x)
-administrators can define specific users who may not have a journal(x)
-administrators can reset ratings and views for journals(x)
-download journal entries in XML and TXt formats(x)
-install script
this is just an idea, tis probly too hard/complicated to do....but have you thought about users being able to customize the colors of their journal? obviously not for the first release but i mean sometime down the line? even just like allowing them to change a few colors, or maybe allowing them to upload their own logo for their journal... i dont know how possible that is..

thats just an idea for future versions tho, right now i'm just waiting as patiently as possible for this to come out, cuz i know my members are gonna love it :)

[AN-net]

oh yes color changing is planned for future versions;) and the logo is an idea;)

[Halarkin]

I'd like the option to completely disable completely private journals. You'd not believe the paranoia that causes.

[Osterling]

yeah that would be hot to be able to do

[AN-net]

I'd like the option to completely disable completely private journals. You'd not believe the paranoia that causes.
hmmm maybe not in the original release but ill add that in the second release;)

[BarHopper]

Brilliant. When do you think this will be expected?

[AN-net]

i can not say but hopefully will complete it shortly ;)

[spence2]

AN-net,

Might it be possible as an admin option for all persons either who register or who are assigned to a particular usergroup to automatically have a journal created for them?

Thanks.

[AN-net]

AN-net,

Might it be possible as an admin option for all persons either who register or who are assigned to a particular usergroup to automatically have a journal created for them?

Thanks.
not with my hack, sorry:( but its easy to create though, i thought it would be too hounding and database straining if every user was forced to create a journal.

but maybe ill think of something like that for later versions

[spence2]

Thanks for your reply.
I hope you will consider it. My notion was that journals could be part of a package of "premiums" I could offer those who might subscribe to my forum ... beats the heck out of bigger avatars or glowing usernames.
And, of course, it would be great if BAM! here's your journal from the get-go. But, I can create them myself or just grant them the "privilege" for now.

Anyway, thanks again for all your work and for listening to all our "good ideas"! :cool:

[9mmPrincess]

:::::::9mmPrincess's daily encouragement post::::::::

hey An-net :) cant wait to see the new journal, it's gonna rock :D

[Typhon]

I'm so ready to 'donate' some $$$ to you for getting this done man... Rock it!

[9mmPrincess]

I'm so ready to 'donate' some $$$ to you for getting this done man... Rock it!

i second that emotion

[9mmPrincess]

::::9mmPrincess's daily encouragement post:::::

hey AN-net :) cant wait for this to come out-thanks for all the hard work you're doing :cool:

[Halarkin]

Yo daddy-o, what's the haps?

[AN-net]

i will get back to workin on this 2morrow:)

[trackpads]

i will get back to workin on this 2morrow:)
Awesome!

[AN-net]

i am currently working on administration settings;)

[spence2]

I just put on a pot of coffee for you!

[AN-net]

i am currently adding numerous options to admin settings due to the fact that i know some admins dont need all these features and some do. I am also doing this so for those who worry about server loads, queries etc. wont have to because of some feature is active that you didn't want.

I am going to beta test the journal system on my site shortly after i make the instructions file and installation file. Also as of now the install file will not install templates but it will handle all the necessary SQL queries;)

I will announce when the journal system is setup for public beta test:)

[Halarkin]

yeee!

[AN-net]

ok here are some screenshots, i have added some dropdown menus to give it more of a thread feel and maybe help organize more;)

anyways i will later add the dropdown for ratings and add a link from memberlist to journal;)

[spence2]

AN-net, this is very exciting news! :)

[JamesFrost]

I've got quite a high number of journal users on my site, and also some dedicated testers (or breakers, depending on your point of view). Happy to participate in a beta test - any ideas on timescales yet?

[AN-net]

ok i think i have finished the admin settings but i want feedback if anyone thinks that there should be more settings, i have provided a screenshot of the settings as of now:)

[Osterling]

are there user group premissions?

[Polo]

Wow is looking good AN Net!!! Keep up the good work ;)

[AN-net]

yes usergroup settings are in the usergroup management section of admincp;)

so basically it belongs where it is susposed to be:)

[spence2]

AN-net,

Did you decide to include/exclude ratings?

Is there a method for admin to delete a journal? Journal entries? Comments?

Are URL's consistent? Easy to formulate a link with username or userid?

[AN-net]

Did you decide to include/exclude ratings?

ratings are included but only for journals, not for journal entries;)


Is there a method for admin to delete a journal? Journal entries? Comments?

you can not delete comments as of yet but journals and journal entries can be deleted only by administrators as of now


Are URL's consistent? Easy to formulate a link with username or userid?

the journals are not based on userids or usernames but finding ones journal id is easy and not necessary thanks to the gotomyjournal function which will automatically redirect the user to his/her journal if one exists and if not it will redirect them to the journal start page;)

[Reeve of shinra]

Looks nice. Your gonna have to release this soon or everyone will question you to death! ;)

[pipedreams]

This is the plugin I always wanted and just can't wait for!!!

When oh when will we see it?

I would be even willing to pay for this!!

Well done AN-net !

[opus]

will there be categories for the journals? can the users adjust the look of their journal in anyway?

[AN-net]

journal categories do not exist however in the next version i plan to give users the options of coloring their journals

[LizerisCHN]

Here's my idea:

Journal banners that are either hosted locally or in the database...

http://gamingforce.com/forums/journal.php?s=&action=view&userid=2
That kind of thing... I saw this at a journal I used to go to and thought it would be pretty cool.

[AN-net]

thanks for the suggestion but as of now the features for this version are locked, i will add that to my list of features for the next version;)

[AN-net]

ok the journal buddy system is almost fully installed into the journal system, many thanks to Wonko the Sane for allowing me to use his code for journal buddies. Also to Oblivion Knight who helped me with getting permission to use the journal buddy system by Wonko the Sane. Again many thanks to Wonko the Sane:)

[Osterling]

how much longer ;)

[trackpads]

ok the journal buddy system is almost fully installed into the journal system, many thanks to Wonko the Sane for allowing me to use his code for journal buddies. Also to Oblivion Knight who helped me with getting permission to use the journal buddy system by Wonko the Sane. Again many thanks to Wonko the Sane:)
AWESOME!!!!!!

[AN-net]

i will resume work on the journal system 2morrow:)

[spence2]

Is it time for a drumroll?

[Polo]

I hope it is ;)

[9mmPrincess]

I hope it is ;)
so looking forward to this :)
one Q: is it going to be really hard to install?

[AN-net]

the install file will run all necessary queries and install the phrases;)

templates will have to be installed manually;)

everything else it shouldn't be hard to install;)

im going to work on it tonight but for now im gonna play a game cause i just worked 8 hours>_<

[AN-net]

hey well i haven't had any updates in awhile but here is one;)

i have successfully intergrated a journal link from memberlist to user's journal:)

see attachment

[opus]

i can't wait

[Halarkin]

my forum is dying for this.. please consider all the souls who live by their journals.. give them your time! :)

[PixelFx]

Can't wait to try it out :)

[arurcard]

progress report man

[AN-net]

have less than a 11 small things to do and then it should be ready for beta;)

[Reeve of shinra]

* Reeve of shinra goes out to buy that bottle of champagne ;)

[TheComputerGuy]

/me orders strippers for the big day.

[ChessMess]

Is this the system that Gamers Euphoria runs?

[opus]

has anyone looked at rottentomatoes.com's journal integration? I'm not sure if that journal is completely custom or what but it is very nice.

[spence2]

AH....a couple of rookies in the quest for a vb3 journal! You'll find that hack here (http://www.vbhacks.us/forum/showthread.php?t=430). It' s a much appreciated "patched" version of an obsolete vB2 journal system that some are using while awaiting AN-net's shiny new vB3 journal system!

* spence2's got the steaks on the grill, sizzling!

[AN-net]

will this journal allow inserting of pictures into journal entries?
attachments are planned for the second version;)

also my hosts move to a new a server has slowed me quite a bit since i think my ftp is turned off.....

[arurcard]

attachments are planned for the second version;)

also my hosts move to a new a server has slowed me quite a bit since i think my ftp is turned off.....
that sucks hard

[arurcard]

Cant Wait, Ive been lurking aound this thread for like a month.

[JamesFrost]

a lot of talk, no actual product (Like most other journal hacks.... Reeva et al excepted from this) ;)

any rough idea of timescales?

[Osterling]

i don't want to be rude by any means...

but i keep getting deadlines that turn out false.. like i was told a little bit ago it would be done at the end of the weekend, and that was like two weeks ago. then last week, i was told that this week would be beta and at the end their would be a release.. and yet he doesnt seem to be able to make that deadline either..

i just have to wonder when some one says it will be done by the end of the weekend, and yet a few weeks later he is still working on it..

so to be honest.. i am wondering if this will ever be released..

[Ghostsuit]

I have to say my advice is go with the Reeva version until something better eventually get's released. I've given up waiting for people to release Journals hacks if they appear fine if they don't I've still got one working at the moment.

Porting the basics won't be that hard.