My users enjoy this hack, so I donated a few bucks. Hoping to upgrade to 4.0 once this hack is complete. Thanks for your hard work. Much appreciated.

Nice hack...thank you! :up:

Thanks for the candor. If you make this a custom hack that users have to pay for then I'm willing to pay for it. Your post confirms why there is a gap between the theory of open source and the reality of it. I'd much rather pay for a hack that you've put your intellectual property into but am heartened that you're still taking on the work.

I would like to give thanx for a few of you that did send a donation recently. The latest is that I have the postbit just about done. I finally got the remove all and remove user thanx there.

Now, who can come up with the new images for 4.0? I'm no design artist and I need someone wip up a "thumbs up". While you guys are waiting for this hack to be released, I'm sure you all are twiddling your thumbs.

For those of you who can make one, it has to match the design of the new images at the bottom of each post, like the edit and reply images. There should be 2 images, a reg one and one when a user moves over it, like how vb has it. The size should be the same height as those images. Side to side should not matter as long as it is relative to the others.

Please update VB4

As you know the word 'reply' etc is not a button, its the image to the left of it.

The image is so small you lose the actual quality of the image by reducing it to 16x16.

Here's what I came up with.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2009/12/1.gifhttps://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2009/12/2.gif

@abe1: Im currently using it on my forum as thanks buttons.

These look very good. Do you have them PNG format.

Et voila, png format 4 you. :)

Thank you very much. You should see the new version released in the coming hours.

vb4.0 versions released here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=231666

Thanks a lot Abe1 well done!!

ABE1... Quit spamming updates for your 4.0 version using THIS mods Update feature i.e. the 3.8 thread here to send out updates to 24,000 + installers versus the few using your 4.0 version you have confused the hello out of a lot of members and some have tried downloading and attempting to install the 4.0 version. You know how some are, we know how we coders are but to me this is misuse of the update system here at vb.org to promote one of your mods when it should not be used this way, as always IMO but honestly I'm tired of getting update notices about this mod when it clearly says: Last Update: 28 Jul 2008

Reported.

Mike

What an ignorant ungrateful moron! Get a frigging life! If you run a vBulletin forum, you should know how to unsubscribe from email notifications by now.

Many of us appreciate the updates. If you don't, unsubscribe and shut the hell up.

Honestly, you just can't please some people.

Sorry bud I don't speak DA!

Basically, this is the 3.8 thread, I have this installed and only want updates for this not the 4.0 version using this 3.8 mods update feature. What kills me is how some of you never read and COMPREHEND what your replying to before you do ;) and maybe visit one of your own site links for online counseling before you decide to run off at the mouth next time eh?

Touche' and remember to bring a translator next time you come otherwise I won't be able to understand you :p.

Mike

I read your post. Let me try to explain it to you in simpler language and in point form so you don't get lost...

1. I have the 3.8x version installed.
   
2. I have purchased the 4.0 version.
   
3. I am waiting to install the 4.0 version until the plug-ins that I think are important are updated.
   
4. In view of #3, I and many others like me find updates like those sent out by Abe1 to be helpful.
   
5. If you don't like them, unsubscribe from notifications.
   
6. You subscribed to notifications from this thread via one option or another or you would not be receiving said notifications. Therefore, by definition, the notifications you are receiving are NOT spam.
   
7. In case you missed it the first time I posted it, stop whining and complaining and try to remember that you are using a FREE add-on created by individuals like Abe1. Some of us are grateful for that. If you're not, you know you always have the option of uninstalling it.

As for

Has anyone other than you actually been confused? I thought the notification about the update was very clear.

No you did not read, I aplologize for being out of line like you were calling me a moron etc and like to be kind to others so please take thius the right way.

I understand ALL of that, all seven things you listed however I get this...
I LOVE Abe's mod, LOVE it bar none but why am I getting update notices about the 4.0 mod when it's from the 3.8 thread HERE... see the links? I'm not lost or confused and help run and maintain over 30+ sites and have more clients I work for on a regular basis and many of them have emailed me asking why they cannot update it? You do realize many do not even know a 3.7 mod will work on a 3.8 forum right? Well it's true and it that confuses people then it explains why they think their 3.8 Post hack should be upgraded yet the way the update was used from this mods thread they believe thier 3.8 version needs updating!!! Nope... not the case right djbaxter? Correct - It's the 4.0 version Abe updated so simply use the 4.0 update feature to send out the update.

It's that simple! Your just overlooking how I meant it completely bud and tried to make me out to be some DA when in fact you ripped yourself a new one not even understanding what I meant!

Mike

I mean if we can send out an update on any new version of a mod being released let me know, I'll glady go back and re-announce all of mine I forgot no matter how simple or complicated they can be I just took it as the Update feature was meant for updates of that mod not to promote a future version of the mod when it is coded completely different but no matter how it was intended to be used these actions taken have already confused some, I received 4 emails this morning from clients asking if they should upgrade their Post Thank You Hack... they all run 3.8.x so I had to spend time explaining why they did not need to since it was a 4.0 mod not even related to their 3.8 version.

I understood what you said and what you meant. It was pretty simple.

I also got that email. How anyone could confuse the message sent out is beyond me:


Further, for those who WERE somehow confused by the message:

What I find really annoying, is the fact that the same Product ID is used for both versions. So when you check your plugin versions for updates, the 3.7/3.8 modification says 7.80 is available which is not the case.

I suggest that you change the pid to be something like this. For both version.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/misc.php?...=post_thanks3x

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/misc.php?...=post_thanks4x

Why? Because now I can't tell when you update version 3x of your module for security updates.

They were, I have emails in my inbox, others are too just not posting here for fear of slanderous comments by members who call them morons no matter what they ask O.o

See my point? Your still missing it from what I gather no matter if you say you understand.

3.8 mod = Updates on just that 3.8 mod
4.0 mod = Updates on just that 4.0 mod

Don't use a 3.8 mod you have thousands of installs and more in downloads to send an update to the members who might not have a 4.0 forum after all anyone who wants his mod for 4.0 can easily check his profile, click his title or even check the 4.0 mods area to see if a new version has been released. No matter that some do not even know what the tabs are on here up top, yes I said it I have PM's and posts on an owners forum stating such and before you go calling everyone stupid between the lines by saying you have no clue how they could misinterpret it you have to take into consideration the learning curve for some in regards to vBulletin and the sites you can visit to learn more, the alternate mod sites, the manual... it's a whole lot and all I ever see on here is more negative than positive in regards to helping others and simply pointing them in the right direction.

All I know is to me it seems pretty clear, use your mods thread to promote just that mod not a new version of it, that is up to us and the reason all the resources and links, and articles, and the few helpful members are on here. The link to update the notifications is fine, thanks for that as many might not even know how to navigate back there but again the point is... I and many others received an update on a mod that was not updated per say... and by that I mean this actual 3.8 mod was not updated which is what the update system was intended for, a NEW 4.0 mod was released coded differently than this (or not is does not matter if it were for 3.5 it's still a different mod we choose to post even if code is the same) and should be handled by itself entirely.

That might actually be an honest mistake on Abe1's part.. and Abe I love you too man along with the 3.x and 4.x versions of your mod lol not trying to derail your thread but this is confusing some, I have emails I will forward to prove it and despite how some think many others are morons they are not and simply do not know so you can imagine how confusing this can be at times - I didn't just come in here to derail a thread and argue... to me it's the point of the matter that this has confused some already and to me should not have been used to promote the 4.0 version of this mod.

Mike

TheLastSuperman, the reason you got an update about the 4.0 is because it was the FIRST time the 4.0 version was released. There are many, many users waiting for the 4.0 version and this is why it was sent from this thread. It was sent once, and it will never be sent again from this thread. People what to know about a new version and that is exactly what I did. Now that the 4.0 version is around, updates to that version will all be in that thread. Basically, since the new version is an update to the 3.8 version, it deserved a message here letting the users know.

fatal1980, If I do use a different product id, then users will loose their current info since they would have to uninstall the other version to install the new version. The update feature wont work if the product id is different. Also, I will not be releasing any more updates in this thread. I will only be coding for the latest version.

I just followed the install directions of the newest release --and On a new install of vB4 Pub, it seems to be running in the forums. Haven't tested it fully, but so far --

GOD BLESS YOU :) :up:

Is there a way connect this with the "comments" in v4B CMS publishing /Blogs.

It's the same issue -- encourage participation, & keep "atta boys" to a minimum.

But, I'll donate for this. Very helpful. TY. Every vB forum I've seen w/ this installed had Much Tighter conversations

not to be a pest, use the v4 mods forum thread for support on that version, not sure this one is still read.

On 3.8.4 ...clicking thanx refresh page... i checked posts earlier about this.. i reinstalled after uploading files again... but still refreshing .

Can't get this working 3.8.4 .... doesn't show the "thank you" button not sure why. Uninstalled..... wish I could have gotten this working.

hi

i use this hack but is it possible to change the image of this hack coz i wanna make it the same with my theme....can u teach me please

Uhm, you want to have a different product id when you have two different versions of your module. It just makes sense. You should have done this when you created the 4.0 product.

Some people haven't fully moved over to 4.0 and I'm getting update notifications about my module being out of date. And this is important because if a security problem for your module comes out, I'm sure you would want to put an update out and let people know that your module has issues. Or it will be removed from vbulletin.org

i get erros when thanking some one with new version any idea

I want to put button in the middle of the post, not at the end as it apear now.
How can I do this?

Thank you

I just installed in 3.8.4 PL2... NO PROBLEM! Working Good!

Make sure the Thanks image is uploaded to your servers correct folder for buttons ;) next time be patient before uninstalling and simply disable it until you receive an answer to try ;).

Yes, simply make the button and save it over the one in the .zip file same name then upload onto your server, done.

Agreed (what?! shoot me later Abe :p)

Move the hook location ;) if your unfamiliar how to do that PM me and I'll post back here so everyone benefits from the reply.

Mike

I'm having a problem with this hack, it works OK in the default template, but i can't get it to work into my custom one. The image is in the correct directory i've also tried some template changes that i found in this post https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....postcount=1752 but that didn't work either, any suggestions?

Same with me, it works in default but not my custom layout.

How do i change in the postbit, the format of the info that shows you how many thanks do you have or do you give. I mean i want that this text is in big bl;ack.

An option I'm missing is that the reputation given to a thanked user is not based on a fixed number but on the actual reputation power of the user who gives the thanks. Or am i overlooking this feature?

it's not showing.....i upload it but not showing the new image

Thanks for this great mod!

Is it possible to add the thank you button manually.

I've installed GARS addon and I can only see the thanks function in the first post but not the subsequent replies (though it's set to show all).

I have a very old version 6.2 working on 3.8.4 PL2.
Is it safe to upgrade?

Thank you.