Integration with vBulletin - News Slideshow

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[ZiG]

i see, so your saying my problem with the multiple stories not showing is because i don't have a complete slideshow.php...

ok well i will e-mail the developer (i don't know what his e-mail account is) and request a complete slideshow.php file to fix the problem.

and just so you know, i understand vbulletin.org support for scripts you release to the public can be very frustrating and you deal with a lot of morons, but you can't necessarily assume that everyone you are helping is a dumb ass and/or an a**hole and knows nothing about code. im very aware of everything you mentioned in the first paragraph of your reply above, and the way you come off when you are providing support for your script is kind of snotty and isn't a very pleasant attitude whatsoever. i don't blame you because im sure it stems from the 2-3 page arguement you had with the idiot earlier, but it really doesn't reflect well to others who are browsing this thread looking for support...

i really do enjoy the mod though and appreciate that you released it. i have been looking for something just like this for a long time, and your hard work is appreciated. thank you for the support you've given me, I will let you know if the complete slideshow fixes my problem.

[Lionel]

Well one thing about supporting a hack... it is no longer fun when you have to repeat same thing over and over and have to explain to someone how to do unrelated things or educate them about vbulletin basics between threads and posts.

[Quantnet]

Originally Posted by ZiG

is there a reason why my post was completely ignored? i've paid for this script i deserve a little support as well, and I even PMd you about it Lionel...

could I have a response to this please.........

Lionel has been extremely helpful with his mod. He is under no obligation to answer every and all question. Remember he does this out of his time to give support to his free mod.

Question about the slideshow you bought should be directed to the script owner.

I completely understand your frustration when you run into trouble and don't have quick answer to your questions.

First thing you should do is to look at all the posts and see if someone has the same trouble. Most of the time, I found the answer from other user posts.

I don't know Lionel in person but I used his mod (VBA stock trader mod) and he is more than going the extra mile to help me.

My 2 cents.

[gqueipo]

Hello,

I've been trying to buy the module, but it seems the url given in this forum, and the one displayed in Joomla is missing or removed... Any ideas where else I can get this module, or what happened with developers page???

Thanks!

[GrendelKhan{TSU]

Originally Posted by Lionel

Well one thing about supporting a hack... it is no longer fun when you have to repeat same thing over and over and have to explain to someone how to do unrelated things or educate them about vbulletin basics between threads and posts.

ya..ok. with a crack like that... I give up on trying to reasonable about this. Zig is a better, more patient man than I.

thank you, oh high-n-mighty. I know the difference between threads and posts. Do you know the difference between clearly written responses, good helpful support and being a condescending pr!ck?

well let me educate you.. you are NOT the former. just cause you can't actually fix it or answer a question straight or write proper instructions.. do'nt take it out on us.

Maybe that guy accusing you of pirating wasn't far off... maybe you actully had to get someone else to code it, which is why you can't answer straight questions and get all defensive about your horrible instructions.

well, in the least, it seems he was correct about your character.

Originally Posted by Quantnet.org

Lionel has been extremely helpful with his mod. He is under no obligation to answer every and all question. Remember he does this out of his time to give support to his free mod.

Question about the slideshow you bought should be directed to the script owner.
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I don't know Lionel in person but I used his mod (VBA stock trader mod) and he is more than going the extra mile to help me.

My 2 cents.

then you're lucky. obviously, plenty of others (not just me) aren't.

yah, its true, coders have to put with a inordinate amount of annoying questions... but if he's so knowledgeable that shouldn't be a surprise to him, nor should be used as an excuse to be condescending to anyone with a questions he finds "below him". All other coders I've seen here handle it with grace and courtesy.

So, yup...he's not required to answer questions... but likewise, neither is it unreasonable to expect some support if he marks it as "Supported hack"--ESPECIALLY for one that requires a PURCHASE, nor was it required to be defensive, reactionary baby and put-down others with legimate questions when he finally did reply about it (talk about arrogant). I'm not required to take it either...just cause he obviously has some serious insecurities to have an attitude like that over simple questions.

I can live without the hack (sux aobut the money, but oh well), or ask someone who ain't a insecure bish to help out, but sadly for him there isn't a bug fix for him the poor image he has just created for himself by being a condenscending pr!ck.

I completely understand your frustration when you run into trouble and don't have quick answer to your questions.

First thing you should do is to look at all the posts and see if someone has the same trouble. Most of the time, I found the answer from other user posts.

note: I didn't personally attack him, I even said it was a great hack and appreciated the help, but now... after the last cracks at me and others in that few posts, I will say... honestly....

I've been on the board for long time with hundreds of hacks installed at one point or another... to all who may reead this: he is simply the rudest, most patronizing, uncooperative coder with the weakest instructions with the most passive aggressive support I've ever had to deal with.

It is telling that this is the first time I've had issue with a coder's attitude after all this time. I know I am not alone in thinking this either. Absolutely unacceptable for a hack that requires a paid for script.

my 10cents


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Originally Posted by ZiG

ok well i will e-mail the developer (i don't know what his e-mail account is) and request a complete slideshow.php file to fix the problem.

To Zig and others with problems with this mod:

1. Here is the "full vBversion" of the slideshow.php which genius over here didn't seem it necessary to tell people you have to request from the joomala coder and was needed for implementing his mod. use it in lieu of the one in the first post download.

Yup the slideshow.php uploaded here by lamea$$lionel doesn't work (for many). And you have to request a different one from joomala (which, yes, defeats the purpose of having it here).

2. NOTE: You still have to purchase the Frontpage slideshow from joomala to get the the needed files (mod_fpslideshow_1.1.zip), so don't think you're getting anything free. this is what SHOULD here for download with this mod.

[criscokid]

Originally Posted by criscokid

I'm trying to get my head around this mod and the Joomla addon... more specifically what this mod does that makes it work with vB.

I use vbPortal so I'm wondering what I would have to do to get the Joomla addon to work on a vbPortal page.

I don't think you quite understood what I'm asking... what does your mod do to make it work / interact with the Joomla mod? I don't want to pay to download the Joomla mod only to see the specifics of how it does (from a site owner's perspective) what it does.

[Lizard King]

Originally Posted by GrendelKhan{TSU

ya..ok. with a crack like that... I give up on trying to reasonable about this. Zig is a better, more patient man than I.

thank you, oh high-n-mighty. I know the difference between threads and posts. Do you know the difference between clearly written responses, good helpful support and being a condescending pr!ck?

well let me educate you.. you are NOT the former. just cause you can't actually fix it or answer a question straight or write proper instructions.. do'nt take it out on us.

Maybe that guy accusing you of pirating wasn't far off... maybe you actully had to get someone else to code it, which is why you can't answer straight questions and get all defensive about your horrible instructions.

well, in the least, it seems he was correct about your character.



then you're lucky. obviously, plenty of others (not just me) aren't.

yah, its true, coders have to put with a inordinate amount of annoying questions... but if he's so knowledgeable that shouldn't be a surprise to him, nor should be used as an excuse to be condescending to anyone with a questions he finds "below him". All other coders I've seen here handle it with grace and courtesy.

So, yup...he's not required to answer questions... but likewise, neither is it unreasonable to expect some support if he marks it as "Supported hack"--ESPECIALLY for one that requires a PURCHASE, nor was it required to be defensive, reactionary baby and put-down others with legimate questions when he finally did reply about it (talk about arrogant). I'm not required to take it either...just cause he obviously has some serious insecurities to have an attitude like that over simple questions.

I can live without the hack (sux aobut the money, but oh well), or ask someone who ain't a insecure bish to help out, but sadly for him there isn't a bug fix for him the poor image he has just created for himself by being a condenscending pr!ck.



note: I didn't personally attack him, I even said it was a great hack and appreciated the help, but now... after the last cracks at me and others in that few posts, I will say... honestly....

I've been on the board for long time with hundreds of hacks installed at one point or another... to all who may reead this: he is simply the rudest, most patronizing, uncooperative coder with the weakest instructions with the most passive aggressive support I've ever had to deal with.

It is telling that this is the first time I've had issue with a coder's attitude after all this time. I know I am not alone in thinking this either. Absolutely unacceptable for a hack that requires a paid for script.

my 10cents


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To Zig and others with problems with this mod:

1. Here is the "full vBversion" of the slideshow.php which genius over here didn't seem it necessary to tell people you have to request from the joomala coder and was needed for implementing his mod. use it in lieu of the one in the first post download.

Yup the slideshow.php uploaded here by lamea$$lionel doesn't work (for many). And you have to request a different one from joomala (which, yes, defeats the purpose of having it here).

2. NOTE: You still have to purchase the Frontpage slideshow from joomala to get the the needed files (mod_fpslideshow_1.1.zip), so don't think you're getting anything free. this is what SHOULD here for download with this mod.

I don't give a damn about whole your post but there is one thing that is sure.

You have absolutely no RIGHT to redistrubute someone else's codes.

As the coder stated several times he is not releasing the full version here since he doesn't want pirated versions to use it and look at the clever guy around , you , has no respect to anyone and release the script without any premission.

Because of people like you noone is willing to share anything at vb.org.

You shall know that even a hack is supported the author have a right not to support everyone especially if the question has been asked and answered before. You may have tons of free time but most people don't. And answering the same question over and over again takes tons of times.

[GrendelKhan{TSU]

You have absolutely no RIGHT to redistrubute someone else's codes....

As the coder stated several times he is not releasing the full version here since he doesn't want pirated versions to use it and look at the clever guy around , you , has no respect to anyone and release the script without any premission.
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You shall know that even a hack is supported the author have a right not to support everyone especially if the question has been asked and answered before.

fine. didn't think it a different big deal thing.

but I have no idea what the last part of yoru paragraph meant "look at the clever guy around, you ," .. I think you had typos. but whatever taken off.

Because of people like you noone is willing to share anything at vb.org.

don't overstate. you know nothing about me and I don't see any problem with releasing code here. plenty out there and as far as I can 99% of the coders release code fine and with no drama. if he wasn't such a pr!ck...it wouldn't have been an issue at all.

You may have tons of free time but most people don't. And answering the same question over and over again takes tons of times.

Originally Posted by Lizard King

I don't give a damn about whole your post but there is one thing that is sure.

that's the problem. maybe you should give a damn. You seem to have an stong opinion about the results, which is fair enough, but maybe you should look at the CAUSE and see which would have been a simpler solution this.

questions were NOT answered at all and it wasn't the same question. and if some others were.... too f-in bad that if he is too much a baby to handle it.

So precious to him...
he should be smart enough to realize maybe he should have just answered it clearly in the first place, added FAQ links in the first post, or wrote decent instructions... or stopped being such a pr!ck so he wouldn't have to deal with crap like this or repeatign himself etc. he would have saved much aggrevation on both sides. especially with a PAID for script...he should know better.

99% of the other coders do it and manage it without resorting to petty put downs. its a crying shame he can't... but he made his bed, I don't feel bad if he has to lie in it. defend that all you want.

[Lizard King]

As i stated , coders have a right to support anyone they want to because it is their own code and they release it free for people here. If the question is asked in a proper way the coder will answer the question. If the question will be asked in an irrogant way the question will not be answered. If the question has been asked and answered before , and again someone else comes and asks the same question it will not be answered.

Most coders are not releasing their job here because of people exactly like you. People like you appriciate nothing , no effort at all and release coders works without permission. Also people like you complain everything. Thats why if you check vb 2.3 forums and vb 3. hack release forums and compare number of Major hacks released against 3.5 , 3.6 you will see the difference but i don't expect you to understand anything.

I don't need to give a dam to your long post because all your points are useless and i explained why. I dont like to repeat myself.

I read the thread and i can easily find an answer to all avaible problems with this hack. If you can't that is your own problem. Maybe it is time for you to hire an technician for your board or improve your knowledge.

[Lionel]

Originally Posted by gqueipo

Hello,

I've been trying to buy the module, but it seems the url given in this forum, and the one displayed in Joomla is missing or removed... Any ideas where else I can get this module, or what happened with developers page???

Thanks!

the link works for me