Archived mods : how bad VB considers is clients ?

[G0F0RBR0KE]

I think that all archived modification should be available for download (including images to view). However, a bracket within the thread should indicate that there will be no support for that modification that the user(s) wishes to use on his will.

I know that a lot of threads are being posted within the "General vBulletin Discussions" about modification not being supported, why it's not working. Maybe, if they can put some notification indicating that the user(s) will not receive any support about their issue unless it's a vBulletin related (the software it self).

If a mod request that he/she no longer wishes for his/her product to be available, by all means the attachment should be deleted beside the thread (for those who seek to find a solution within the million of replies).

vBulletin doesn't support older version, however, they do allow us to download an old version of the software for a sole purpose. Not because their host provider isn't up-to-date on the MySQL and PHP. But, because some owner doesn't wish to have all these new modification.

[imported_Fabz]

If you indicate strictly "No support" for those mods, and let people access those threads attachments, I will agree to be banned or deleted if ever I ask for support publicly for those old mods.

I can't imagine there is no solution on this usefull board. I (we) don't ask for support, and you are the best way to help vb coders, but this should be done by accessing only the code within the threads, nothing else.

Please : is the decision permanent ?

[Adrian Schneider]

Some people just flat out prefer older versions of software. It's usually faster, smaller and might be the only thing their servers support. Who cares.... let them use it.

Look at Winamp forums for example, they still use 2.3.9 yet run a very active forum. If they want modifications, why the hell not?

[G0F0RBR0KE]

I remember Capcom.com also running an older version of vBulletin. But, they made their own software.

So, why not bring the attachment. In-fact, I wish to run an older version of my vBulletin to use a cool modification I enjoyed since it's no longer going to be updated and supported (iCash and iShop).

[Xphusion]

i think the mods should be downloadable or maybe even some of the old mods that are not currently support be revamped to work with the latest version (with the permission of the original coder)

[Carnage]

Originally Posted by Xphusion

i think the mods should be downloadable or maybe even some of the old mods that are not currently support be revamped to work with the latest version (with the permission of the original coder)

This is another valid point; old code would be of use to any coder who wanted to port the feature to a newer version of vb. At the very minimum, i think you should allow members of the coders user class to download said mods.

I'd quite like this mod: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...ghlight=cpanel as it ties into a project i'm working on atm; Using vb as a webhost manager with support forums, possibly project tools for tickets etc. It needs an interface to cpanel that mod will provide an example on how to do it.

[fanyap]

yes, this was just another bad decision by the vB.org staff even considering this type of solution. The mods should always remain up for download. If anything, close the threads so nobody else can reply.

It is frustrating at the least, I agree 100% with this thread creator.

[King Kovifor]

Originally Posted by Carnage-

This is another valid point; old code would be of use to any coder who wanted to port the feature to a newer version of vb. At the very minimum, i think you should allow members of the coders user class to download said mods.

I'd quite like this mod: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...ghlight=cpanel as it ties into a project i'm working on atm; Using vb as a webhost manager with support forums, possibly project tools for tickets etc. It needs an interface to cpanel that mod will provide an example on how to do it.

Even if the decision was reversed; that modification wouldn't be available. The author took that one down; not vBulletin.org Staff.