vBulletin.org Update: Summary and Details

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Big News

2007 is a new beginning for vbulletin.org.
To start with, we are implementing the first of many new features.

Our Goals:

• To educate our members.
• To give back to the community
• To support the entire member base - new and old.
• To create a user-friendly environment.
• To provide user customization.
• To create a system in which we can upgrade/extend easily.

New Style

The first thing you probably have noticed is the new style. The unique thing about this style is its flexibility.

• Please go to your profile options page and you will find an array of options for the style:
  1. Choose your Design: You can choose a different design ... currently, it's only a color change but new designs will be available soon.
  2. Default Style Width: Not a fan of of the fixed width? Well change this option to switch the style's width to a fluid layout.
  3. Thread Listing Color Status: This option allows you to color code threadbits based on specific status of the thread: Posted, Popular, Closed, etc...etc...

Information Page

• Both members and guests can now find important information regarding vBulletin in a centralized page: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/info.php?do=about

Forums

Forum outline has been completely revamped. You will find some forums have been removed while others have been merged. We have segregated the forums in the following format:

1. Discussions - can be found in the "Forums" section.
2. Articles - can be found in the "Articles" section.
3. Modifications - can be found in the "Mods" section.
4. Styles - all styles/graphics can be found in the "Styles" section.

Revamped Modifications Area

A completely new look with the same goal in mind.

1. A user-friendly interface.
2. AJAX driven "Mark as Installed" and "Nominate for MOTM" options.
3. A visible rating system.
4. Promotes supporting Developers - new Paypal Donate option.

Paypal Donate Options

We have implemented a system in which members can donate to their favorite coder. It's a simple system but we hope it will encourage donations.
Developers can enter their paypal information via the Edit Paypal Options:

1. Choose a default Currency
2. Enter Paypal Email
3. Enter default donation amount
4. For Paypal Premier and Business Account holders, the option to use a custom Payment Page.

Townhall Forums

We are implementing a new Townhall Forums system. The new system is per forum and will provide us with additional "controls".