The Hub Forums Upgrade - *PLS READ*

[RR]

*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*

A major upgrade to the hub is scheduled in the coming week. Please read on:

A quick FAQ:

Q. Why are you doing this?

The Hub has been running on PHPBB2 platform - a free software - for more than 6 years now. But, over these years, the hub has grown by leaps and bounds (close to 190K registrations). Plus, phpbb2 is now obsolete and no longer supported. To meet the growing demand in the long run, we have decided to move to vbulletin4 - a popular commercial software adopted by large forum communities worldwide.

Q. When are you going to upgrade?

During the coming week. You'll be informed. Pls check
the top banner messages.

Q. What does it mean to me? Do I need to learn to post, start a thread, etc?

No. Basically you'll have the same look n feel viewing/posting.

Q. Ok, what happens to my username, posts?

Your login/password will remain the same. Upgrade will bring over everything from current forums.

Q. What's new we can expect?

* Attachments: you'll be able to add images/docs to your posts
* much better pm box, user panel,etc.
* facebook integration
* some other possible new features: photo albums, calendar,etc.
* and more..

Q. I'm curious. Can I try it out?

We don't have a preview yet, but see here to get an idea:

- Forum Index Page sample : http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/
- Fourm Topic list sample: http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/forumdisplay.php/6-Chit-Chat
- Topic view sample: http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php/338146-Is-Facebook-ruining-Forums

If you want to try posting, register here first: http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/register.php . Then go to the Chit Chat forum (link above) and play around.

vbulleting forum FAQ is here: http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/faq.php?faq=vb3_board_faq#faq_vb3_board_usage

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Stay tuned for more..

[chevy]

Sounds great!

[chevy]

I wish there's a feature where we cud navigate to the middle of a thread instead of 1,2,3,4 and then the last few pages......

[Anban]

I wish there's a feature where we cud navigate to the middle of a thread instead of 1,2,3,4 and then the last few pages......there is a way to do this..

each page now has 15 posts..

so if u want to go the 31st.. then, 30*15+1 = 451st post direct link given below..

http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=15057&start=451

[RR]

*** ANNOUNCEMENT ***

The upgrade is scheduled tomorrow Feb 1st, 4AM (IST). It is expected to last about 7 hours. Yes, it is that long! During this period, hub forums will not be available. You will see a message like "Sorry, but this board is currently unavailable. " Pls be patient. After the upgrade is done, you'll see a link to the new forums. It should happen around this time tomorrow.

Here's the plan:

T = Feb 1, 4AM IST

* At T+0hrs, the forum is closed.
* During T+0 to T+7hrs, upgrading process goes on..
* At T+7hrs, New forums are ready. A link to this site added on the current phpBB (current) forums.
* You jump in, and start 'hubbing fun' on the new site .. :)

IMPORTANT: In case you haven't, pls try exploring the vbulletin.com links I posted above ASAP. For most of you, hubbing on new site should be a seamless experience (this is based on our beta testing with selected hubbers), but for some of you, it may need a little getting used to. So I strongly suggest you try it before the upgrading happens, and be prepared. Or, at least try to do this during the downtime (4AM-11AM) tomorrow.

Disclaimer: Please note that

i) 7 hrs is a rough estimate. It may take longer.
ii) There will be some inevitable hiccups, please bear with me! Thanks..

[RR]

Welcome to the Revamped Hub!

Hi Hubbers.. Happy to report that the 'hub'grade is done and we have migrated almost everything successfully..! :thumbsup:

A warm welcome to you all to this new platform.. So, what's changed? Pretty much nothing for you as the user. Your username, avatar, posts, threads remain the same, so do the viewing & posting processes. So basically it's same as our beloved Hub. But the backend has changed completely to a more robust platform with a lot of new features:

* add attachment to pm,post,thread
* post images/youtube in a jiffy
* your own user panel with album, calendar,etc.
* and lot more..

I'll let you enjoy exploring. However, note that the ground rules still remain the same. No offensive posts or personal attacks! :) In particular, no abuse of 'post image/video' feature will be tolerated. If things really go overboard, we may have to disable it completely. We really want to give you the maximum set of features, so pls let us. Thanks..!

I realise that some of you may have problems migrating to the new version. This is expected, and not all of us can make the switch overnight. But we are here to help. Please post your questions & problems in the troubleshooting forum here:

http://www.mayyam.com/talk/forumdisplay.php?80-Hub-Questions-Problems-and-Troubleshooting

Happy Hubbing..! :D

[Scale]

Great job RR & Team :clap: :clap: Its only a matter of time we get used to this...

[hamid]

the look and feel is definitely great.. Hope so are the features too.
:thumbsup:

[kid-glove]

Excellent work. Will report bugs (if any) :clap:

[hamid]

Actually my profile pic was lost.. Not a big issue.. just want to keep it posted.

[hamid]

can we have a seperate thread to report clarifications/bugs?

Is there any link which is similar to "Latest Discussion" in the old Hub..

[kid-glove]

Hamid,
Try 'New posts' on top left corner below 'FORUM'

[Siv.S]

Good .. ohh short-aa post panna mudiyatha.. good good.. :D

[Siv.S]

Karthi explain it.. didnt get it..

there is a way to do this..

each page now has 15 posts..

so if u want to go the 31st.. then, 30*15+1 = 451st post direct link given below..

http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=15057&start=451

[hamid]

Hamid,
Try 'New posts' on top left corner below 'FORUM'

Thanks KG.. itz working..

also changed few settings in the general settings page.. Like the no of posts in a page, Default Thread Age Cut Off, Receivee Email from other members etc.. Looks good.

[hamid]

Karthi explain it.. didnt get it..

Siv.. it is not necessary as we have moved to a diff platform..

Now it is easier.. just right click on any page link of a thread and select "copy shortcut" option [eg : http://www.mayyam.com/talk/showthread.php?8943-RAJINI-s-Enthiran-The-Biggest-BB-in-Indian-Cinema-History-12/page2] and paste the same in the URL.. and change the page no[last digit] accordingly.

[Raikkonen]

Good Job. Looks Good.

[Dinesh84]

Great job :thumbsup:

what does "Thread Age Cut Off" mean? :roll:

[littlemaster1982]

Siv.. it is not necessary as we have moved to a diff platform..

Now it is easier.. just right click on any page link of a thread and select "copy shortcut" option [eg : http://www.mayyam.com/talk/showthread.php?8943-RAJINI-s-Enthiran-The-Biggest-BB-in-Indian-Cinema-History-12/page2] and paste the same in the URL.. and change the page no[last digit] accordingly.

There's a much easier way. See this:

http://i54.tinypic.com/5ycaq0.jpg

[Punnaimaran]

Good job done. Thanks to the technical team.

[NOV]

Great to hear that many Hubbers are finding the migration easy. :thumbsup:

[hamid]

There's a much easier way. See this:

http://i54.tinypic.com/5ycaq0.jpg

Great :cool2:

[Siv.S]

So only 10 posts per page.. what about our profile pics? except mods others avatars are not visible.. i have tried to edit from settings.. still could not get it.

[ajaybaskar]

Superb!! But cant i post a message below 10 characters?

[hamid]

So only 10 posts per page.. what about our profile pics? except mods others avatars are not visible.. i have tried to edit from settings.. still could not get it.

You can have upto 40 posts per page.. check the General settings page.

Profile pic.. not sure whats the problem.. mine was also gone.. added a new one which is showing in profile page. .but not in the thread.. maybe they are switching on feature by feature..

[NOV]

So only 10 posts per page.. what about our profile pics? except mods others avatars are not visible.. i have tried to edit from settings.. still could not get it.
Give some time please. RR will set it right soon.

On the positive side, no more limit of 100 pages per thread!

[hamid]

On the positive side, no more limit of 100 pages per thread!

:cool2: :thumbsup:

[Siv.S]

NOV ok ok :)

[hamid]

seems the Hub links provided in the past wont work..

[RR]

Guys,

report problems here:

http://www.mayyam.com/talk/forumdisplay.php?80-Hub-Questions-Problems-and-Troubleshooting

[MADDY]

Congrats RR - HUB looks great now

[dinesh2002]

great look!!

[kugan98]

Great job RR and team.
I hope to enjoy this new version.
Thanks, Kugan98

[karthikmba]

Thanks for Great Update..
Really i'm waiting for vbulletin...
Please Add the Mobile Theme in vbulletin.. Really it helps a lot

[gurusaravanan]

Thanks for Great Update..
Really i'm waiting for vbulletin...
Please Add the Mobile Theme in vbulletin.. Really it helps a lot
+1.........................

[RAGHAVENDRA]

Dear Moderators,
The new look of the hub simply stands great! The only thing is, it might take some time to settle down to the new environment. Hope we pick up soon.
My sincere appreciations to all the team members who made it.
Regards,
Raghavendran

[saradhaa_sn]

தளத்தின் புதிய வடிவத்துக்கு வாழ்த்துக்கள்.

இந்தப் புதிய பொலிவினைப்பெற உழைத்தவர்களுக்கு நன்றிகள்.

[San_K]

find work :clap:

[Sunil_M88]

@ Admin team... Loving the changeover guys, :ty:

[NOV]

find work :clap:
are you saying all of us posting here are vettis? :rotfl2:

[Nerd]

are you saying all of us posting here are vettis? :rotfl2:
That was hilarious :rotfl:

Anyway good job we were so 1980s now we have been transformed :-)

[NOV]

Yes Nerd. this update was long due. There seems to be some teething problems which RR and the technical crew will sort out over the next few days.
One major good thing is that Hub crashes will now be a thing of the past. :)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Awesome! Congrats! In course of time my eyes shall get used to the new colour, form and all other features. My profile picture also is hiding!!!!

[Plum]

:cool2: :thumbsup:

ada 100 pages limit irundhA dhAne aduthhu yAru thread open paNdradhu, threadukku enna pEru vekkaradhunnu discuss paNNa mudiyin?

[Plum]

orE jigu jigunnu irukku - that is my only problem. Otherwise, features are good. :thumbsup:

[app_engine]

Congrats, RR!

Great job!

[Mahen]

bring back the old hub...romba confusing-aa iruku

[pavalamani pragasam]

How can set the time to IST?
somebody educate me on how to find the Tamil pad!

[Dilbert]

Excellent job ! an amazing transformation.

[hamid]

How can set the time to IST?
somebody educate me on how to find the Tamil pad!

not sure about the tamilpad.. But you can change the timezone settings in General Settings -> Date and Time Options.

[hamid]

I am unable to edit the title of a thread..

[hamid]

:cool2: we can have multiple options Poll.. and I think we can also see who are all voted...

[ajaybaskar]

Mods,

Pls enable the dp soon. Now its like standing nude in front of a large group.

[V_S]

Great Job! UI Looks cool.

[VinodKumar's]

Where is my simple old HUB

[Sunil_M88]

Why is HTML off?

[venkkiram]

Great job ! well done !

[jaiganes]

is there a way to customize the hub to show more responses per page. frankly it gets tiring to read very few posts per page.
If PR gets in a mood, then we would have the misfortune of scrolling for 3 to 4 pages to complete reading one post. Can anything be done regarding this?


Ahh. I found the option in customize my profile page. I can go from as far as 5 posts to 40+ posts per page. this is fantastic... great job!!!

[CLUELESS]

Great job. Looks neater and easier to the eye.
Congrats on the efforts taken by your team.

[groucho070]

Great job guys. Very exciting features.

[Sarna]

nice :clap: :clap:

[Plum]

Today 09:51 AM
Thalapathy Rock (http://www.mayyam.com/talk/member.php?120954-Thalapathy-Rock)
Junior Member Admin HubberNewbie HubberTeam HubberModerator HubberPro Hubber


Join Date Mar 2010 Posts 4

[Plum]

enna ipdi neraiya hubbersku "Admin HubberNewbie HubberTeam HubberModerator HubberPro Hubber"-nu irukku profilela?
ivLO moderators and admins appoint paNNi irukkIngaLA?

[Punnaimaran]

How to enable my profile pic??

[Sunil_M88]

The legendary TFMPage Hub/Mayyam undergoes a design change!!

:ty: Karthik, inetk

[HonestRaj]

How to enable my profile pic??

i'm also not finding this :(

[HonestRaj]

Where is my simple old HUB

nanbEnda :)

[HonestRaj]

is there a way to customize the hub to show more responses per page. frankly it gets tiring to read very few posts per page.
If PR gets in a mood, then we would have the misfortune of scrolling for 3 to 4 pages to complete reading one post. Can anything be done regarding this?


Ahh. I found the option in customize my profile page. I can go from as far as 5 posts to 40+ posts per page. this is fantastic... great job!!!

where is this option? I too want to increase the posts per page?

[ajaybaskar]

Forum actions ------>General settings

[RR]

Avatars are up!

[NOV]

Avatars are up!

:clap: :clap:
nice to see ppl clothed again. :lol2:

[pavalamani pragasam]

Hurray! And I am now a Platinum hubber!!! Promotion from diamond to platinum! My head is in the heavens!!! i am so happy!

[SoftSword]

:clap: :clap:
nice to see ppl clothed again. :lol2:

oh did i miss something?

[pavalamani pragasam]

-------lol------

[printhan]

The new forum looks quite Good.. Well done for ther entire team. And thanks for Activating my Old ID

[rajeshkrv]

Very nice. Appearance is very pleasing

[Badri]

:clap: :clap:
nice to see ppl clothed again. :lol2:

haha! mela, rajeshkrv-oda avatarukku thaan clothes pathala!

[Querida]

haha! mela, rajeshkrv-oda avatarukku thaan clothes pathala!


good observation :lol: your avatar looks even more clear in his benevolent look.

[RR]

good observation :lol: your avatar looks even more clear in his benevolent look.
Q, is that a polite way of saying 'Yours too'? ;)

[Querida]

:D now that you mention it :lol:

It's been so long since I last heard from you, hope you are doing well :)

Still have the cds, though incense is long gone, but your words of encouragement when it came to my attempts at poetry are well remembered and appreciated :)

[Scale]

Double :lol:

RR, we want you to post more..

btb, I have 2 problems

http://www.mayyam.com/talk/showthread.php?8822-Films-Documentary-that-made-you-post-here&p=628248&viewfull=1#post628248

[Guru-V]

nicely done

[RR]

Double :lol:

RR, we want you to post more..

Q & Scale,

Metoo but you see, ppl only talk to me on problem reports :) Seriously, other chores take more of my time. I'll jump in once in a while.

Anyway, thanks everyone for the nice comments! It took a lot of effort to make the migration as painless as possible. I am glad that you are all loving the new look. Keep giving your honest feedback. Together we can make Hub the best community site ever :thumbsup:

[TamilMoon]

new look... super'a irukku... :)

[Sourav]

80*80 size is too small for an avatar... pls increase the size! :(

[Dinesh84]

80*80 size is too small for an avatar... pls increase the size! :(

I second that :)

[ajaybaskar]

I third that

[RR]

80*80 size is too small for an avatar... pls increase the size! :(
Increased to 100x100.

[VinodKumar's]

80*80 size is too small for an avatar... pls increase the size! :(

// Sourav,

Yean Shewag oda belly button theriya maatigutha :banghead::banghead::banghead: //

[jinju]

sooberabbu...

[Shakthiprabha]

Fabulous job RR and team. Too much of hard work behidn this . Goodluck. :clap: :cheer:
and oh I love those icons... for titles.. :yes:

[RR]

Fabulous job RR and team. Too much of hard work behidn this . Goodluck. :clap: :cheer:
and oh I love those icons... for titles.. :yes:
SP :D Your long requested jump-to-any-page feature is in also.

[crazy]

:clap: :clap:

[Stiglitz]

Love the new face if the hub rr! just keeps getting better :P

[Sourav]

Increased to 100x100.

Thanks RR! :D

[Ravi Krishnan]

Its neat and simple. Fantastic job and keep up the good work!

[cnnatarajan]

Hope the revamped site will lead to better communication and interaction between members!!

[mmv4music]

my sincer thanks to the whole team ...

[Madhu Sree]

Wowwwwww congrats and Happy to see the new hub... and it is cool... :cheer: :D

[layman10]

The forum looks great!. Good for me, my Id got activated and able to post!.

RSS feed is working very differently!. The feed comes only for new threads created, that too only the first post of the OP.
Please fix it, very useful to read from mobile devices!.
Thanks.

[Shakthiprabha]

posting pictures.....IS THE BEST THING for poetical communication.
OH I LOVE IT. thanks a million team.

[shalushalu]

Great job RR & Team :clap: :clap: Its only a matter of time we get used to this...
Yaa....I am glad that the revamp, finally, took place..... Nice. Am learning - the tricks and the traits.