3.5 Modification Classification
 

The current categories for 3.5 mods of plugins, extensions, and code modifications is useless. People do not think "Hey, I want to install an extension today. I better look in the extension category." No, they think "I want to install a mod that shows reputation comments on a member's info page. I better check the Profile Enhancements board." Do you agree?

Other the the roll over in keeping template mods seperate, I must say I prefered the 3.0 version.

It would be okay if 'plugin' and 'extension' made a significant difference in how hard they are to install, but due to the presence of betas, minimalistic hacks and general variance in quality, the installation difficulty isn't well divided between the fora.

Hence I prefer the 3.0 way.

I have no doubt the staff will come along soon and tell you that it will all change when they upgrade the site (and install the hacks database) - but this has been "promised" for months now, with no sign of it actually happening.

It's going to happen. It's not something that will happen overnight, but it will eventually happen. People involved with the hack database and upgrades also have other commitments and actually have lives (zomg), and we want to make sure everything is perfect before the upgrade - it's a big forum after all. And I thought a hacker like yourself Paul would understand something so simple. But I've lost count how many times you've slammed the staff for not upgrading fast enough... WE'RE SORRY!

Anyway, the hack database will soon change the way the 3.5 mod forums are set out but until then it's staying like this. Some people don't want to install mods that change their source files, so this setup isn't exactly useless.

When I get on vBulletin.org, I do not go to the Code Modifications section. I only go to Plug-ins and Extentions. I like the way it's setup.

Tony, I have not "slammed" anyone - I have stated the facts - the same reasons have now been given out time and time again - vb 3.5 has been around for 7 months now. I have also repeated a number of times - if the people involved are so busy then ASK FOR HELP - the forum is full of coders who I'm sure would be more than willing to assist. :)

... around and around we go, the wheel is round and goes roung...

someone please stop this spam of asking to upgrade...

(oh, yes, a big red banner on top of the forum stating that the site will be upgraded when people stop whining...)

Edit: to me is just a proof that some admins are not working hard enough to admin their own websites... or please open new forums to take care of...

Didn't mean to start anything. I didn't know that an upgrade was in the process. I was just sincerely wondering if the admins of this site thought the current classification was better.

I believe having the coder in charge of the hack database have to explain to other coders what needs to be done, how, and what the end product should be would only delay the project even further. And we're not in any rush either, we knew it would take quite some time for everything to be finished. Anyway, that's not my call.

You stated facts? Give me a break. You honestly think I'd believe all you were doing was stating facts with no personal opinion on the matter?

I wonder what those quotation marks are supposed to mean. Sarcasm? Staff are lying? It's not going to happen? ARE THOSE FACTS?

All your post did was imply to me you think we are lying or making up this upgrade. And in anyone's language, that's some sort of derogatory comment towards the staff, and it's one of many, too.

I think the 'promises' about the hack database coming 'soon' being used as a reason to avoid changes to the hack release forums have been proven to be baseless, unless you really do think every day that the hack database is coming 'soon'.