PassionFord Is Back

IB Admin · 22-02-2008, 12:53 PM

Welcome Back to PassionFord, now running vBulletin.
We realize this is sudden, and we're sorry we couldn't give you any advance notice. Whether it was through a compromised account or a security flaw in phpBB, someone was deleting old threads, and we had to take this step without further delay - and without giving this person an incentive to delete even more content. Now that we are on vBulletin, we have much better capability to track these things.

From the user perspective, the experience should be familiar. phpBB and vBulletin have very similar operation. From the moderator perspective, it will be easier to manage threads & track down people who try to skirt around bans.

Status of Features from the Old Board

Gold Memberships - These will be coming back soon.
Trader Accounts - These will be coming back soon.
Trader's Banners - These will be coming back soon.
The Garage - This will not be available for a few weeks. Our original plan was to create a vBulletin-compatible version, and then switch over to vBulletin after it was ready. Unfortunately, we had to do the upgrade now to address the security issues, so we haven't had a chance to port it over. We have a developer who will be working on this soon.

New Features

Pages are compressed, so they load quicker.
Everyone can have their own custom title. The automatic "10K+ Super Poster!!" etc. ranks are still here, but you can override them with your own text if you prefer.
Regular members get to store 100 private messages.
Gold members & traders get to store 500 private messages, and upload images directly to the forums for use in their posts.
Moderators will also get large PM storage and better capabilities than the old board offered.
There is now a reputation system.
There will be a portal on the front page, rather than a redirect that goes straight to the forums.
We can easily install modifications such as iTrader, which is designed to allow members to rate other members on sales that they have done.

Moderators
I've pulled an all-nighter to make this happen, and I need to get some sleep! I got some of the mods reinstated, but not all. I will be back later to finish the job.

Pardon Our Dust
After a move like this, there are bound to be some settings that are out of order. Please bear with us while we get everything sorted.

A Note About Account Security
While I've got your attention, your password should be impossible to guess, and it should not be the same one you use anywhere else. If you are using an easily guessed password, or the same password you use somewhere else, or you haven't changed it in a long time, now would be a good time to pick a new one.

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Post here rather than starting new threads about it. I can keep track of this thread very easily. I cannot keep track of several threads that are lost among a sea of other subjects, that might be off the front page before I even have a chance to see them.

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_DAN_ · 22-02-2008, 01:00 PM

Bloody hell, looks much better.

Looks like the banned lot are un-banned and the muppet room is open too.

Search actually works too!

Diamonds. · 22-02-2008, 01:07 PM

much better

Christian and Beccy · 22-02-2008, 01:08 PM

I most excited about the fact that I might not have to log in every 10 mins!!

Nice one guys.

Stephen_B · 22-02-2008, 01:12 PM

jesus its fast now

**The DIVA** · 22-02-2008, 01:12 PM

Looks excellent

IB Admin · 22-02-2008, 01:13 PM

Muppet Room is fixed. I need to turn in soon, been at this for over 16 hours now.

fordsportjay · 22-02-2008, 01:13 PM

i have lost my trade and goldmember status.........

have they expired-

can someone tell me please

**Stu @ M Developments** · 22-02-2008, 01:13 PM

Sorry from me too for not telling anyone, but this time it was important that nobody knew what we were doing. Im sure you will all agree it was for the best.

Very impressive work Webmasters, and well overdue. Thanks for your work.

topaz · 22-02-2008, 01:13 PM

avatars are not displaying

nice fresh start with new software, i wish you well

antony215 · 22-02-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordsportjay

i have lost my trade and goldmember status.........

have they expired-

can someone tell me please

I was just about to ask the same thing about goldmember status

RS SHORTIE · 22-02-2008, 01:14 PM

Much better and quicker too

Bobby Singh · 22-02-2008, 01:15 PM

Looks great

Ollie MK5 Turbo · 22-02-2008, 01:15 PM

Looking good.

Moonstone Steve · 22-02-2008, 01:15 PM

great new look, keep up the good work

RS SHORTIE · 22-02-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordsportjay

i have lost my trade and goldmember status.........

have they expired-

can someone tell me please

Quote:

Originally Posted by antony215

I was just about to ask the same thing about goldmember status

Status of Features from the Old Board
Gold Memberships - These will be coming back soon.
Trader Accounts - These will be coming back soon.
Trader's Banners - These will be coming back soon.
The Garage - This will not be available for a few weeks. Our original plan was to create a vBulletin-compatible version, and then switch over to vBulletin after it was ready. Unfortunately, we had to do the upgrade now to address the security issues, so we haven't had a chance to port it over. We have a developer who will be working on this soon.

Diamonds. · 22-02-2008, 01:16 PM

avatars work if you do them again as in put the link again or add from your pc

**Stu @ M Developments** · 22-02-2008, 01:17 PM

Come on chaps, the fellas been up ALL NIGHT doing this for us, and he has ANSWERED YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU ASKED THEM.

Please at least take 2 mins to read the post...

Franco · 22-02-2008, 01:18 PM

How the hell do you track old posts? IE ones you've posted on or have taken an interest in?

fordsportjay · 22-02-2008, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS SHORTIE

Status of Features from the Old Board
Gold Memberships - These will be coming back soon.
Trader Accounts - These will be coming back soon.
Trader's Banners - These will be coming back soon.
The Garage - This will not be available for a few weeks. Our original plan was to create a vBulletin-compatible version, and then switch over to vBulletin after it was ready. Unfortunately, we had to do the upgrade now to address the security issues, so we haven't had a chance to port it over. We have a developer who will be working on this soon.

sorry,didnt read it all!

p17fld · 22-02-2008, 01:18 PM

Much better IMO looks like mig

topaz · 22-02-2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diamonds

avatars work if you do them again as in put the link again or add from your pc

would be nice to copy them accross en-mass when he's had a sleep

oh and no smileys either

antony215 · 22-02-2008, 01:19 PM

Sorry must read the whole thing next time

LEE-RS · 22-02-2008, 01:20 PM

I like it but will take abit to get used to

Stephen_B · 22-02-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topaz

would be nice to copy them accross en-mass when he's had a sleep

oh and no smileys either

if you put the smiley symbols they appear, you just cant click on them yet. I'm sure its the top of IB's list to get the PF favourite

working

CossieGirl · 22-02-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeti Racing

How the hell do you track old posts? IE ones you've posted on?

Quick Links
My Profile
Find all posts by xxx

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeti Racing

or have taken an interest in?

Quick Links
Subscribed Threads

GiRO · 22-02-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeti Racing

How the hell do you track old posts? IE ones you've posted on or have taken an interest in?

what he said..

rest looks mint tho

GiRO · 22-02-2008, 01:23 PM

doh..

kitchy · 22-02-2008, 01:24 PM

how do you edit the title of your posts as i cant change my one in the restorations section?

Stephen_B · 22-02-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitchy

how do you edit the title of your posts as i cant change my one in the restorations section?

in vb you just edit the first post and there should be a title box at the top. I know mods can double click a title in the rooms, not sure about normal members doing that to their own threads though

Franco · 22-02-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CossieGirl

Quick Links
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Find all posts by xxx

Quick Links
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bonus_boy · 22-02-2008, 01:26 PM

been waiting to get on all morning...keep refreshing the page lol...

does look much better though i must say

**Adrian** · 22-02-2008, 01:29 PM

Looks good to me and runs very fast.

Top work

kitchy · 22-02-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen_B

in vb you just edit the first post and there should be a title box at the top. I know mods can double click a title in the rooms, not sure about normal members doing that to their own threads though

ill have another go but im sure i couldnt change it...

and it cant be done

Munch · 22-02-2008, 01:32 PM

Nice one guys

Ade · 22-02-2008, 01:48 PM

Urgh... V bulletin

Maybe I'll grow to love it.... *looks for PF crying smiley that is now either gone or hidden*

antony215 · 22-02-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ade

Urgh... V bulletin

Maybe I'll grow to love it.... *looks for PF crying smiley that is now either gone or hidden*

Smiley's are at the bottom left mate

Christian and Beccy · 22-02-2008, 02:00 PM

Anyone noticed the PM's??!!

I have over 500 PM's and it won't let me send one until I have deleted some. All my old sent PM's since I joined are in there!! I had deleted those. AFPMSL.

antony215 · 22-02-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy

Anyone noticed the PM's??!!

I have over 500 PM's and it won't let me send one until I have deleted some. All my old sent PM's since I joined are in there!! I had deleted those. AFPMSL.

Yeah i just whent through and deleted about 150 old ones i had in my sent box

Ade · 22-02-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antony215

Smiley's are at the bottom left mate

Nope not one showing here!
(Firefox 1.5, Vista)

VBulletin would still be balls even if they did appear though!

22-02-2008, 01:00 PM	#2
_DAN_ Yoon Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Norwich Posts: 6,847 Rep Power: 13	Bloody hell, looks much better. Looks like the banned lot are un-banned and the muppet room is open too. Search actually works too! __________________

22-02-2008, 01:08 PM	#4
Christian and Beccy #1 in Spelling Club Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Norfolk Posts: 23,373 Rep Power: 35	I most excited about the fact that I might not have to log in every 10 mins!! Nice one guys. __________________ Renaultsport Megane F1 230 I've earnt £450 for doing almost nothing!! Click here to see how!!

22-02-2008, 01:12 PM	#6
The DIVA Super Moderator 2003 Land Rover Range Rover Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Liverpool of course..... Posts: 8,153 Rep Power: 16	Looks excellent __________________

22-02-2008, 01:13 PM	#9
Stu @ M Developments PassionFords Creator Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (12) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Blackpool, UK Destination: Rev limiter Posts: 26,347 Rep Power: 36	Sorry from me too for not telling anyone, but this time it was important that nobody knew what we were doing. Im sure you will all agree it was for the best. Very impressive work Webmasters, and well overdue. Thanks for your work. __________________ Best Regards, Stu . Click here to read my tuning articles. . Click here to visit our Brand NEW webshop. Find us on FaceBook.

22-02-2008, 01:13 PM	#10
topaz 1K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2004 Location: MK2 MEX & EMPTY GARAGE Posts: 1,796 Rep Power: 9	avatars are not displaying nice fresh start with new software, i wish you well __________________ www.cslregister.com

22-02-2008, 01:07 PM	#3
Diamonds. BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West London Posts: 12,633 Rep Power: 0	much better

22-02-2008, 01:12 PM	#5
Stephen_B I actually Bum This Place Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Swadlincote (Near Derby) Posts: 1,481 Rep Power: 6	jesus its fast now

22-02-2008, 01:13 PM	#7
IB Admin MY BOY, this peace is what all true warriors strive for. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 159 Rep Power: 4	Muppet Room is fixed. I need to turn in soon, been at this for over 16 hours now.

22-02-2008, 01:13 PM	#8
fordsportjay PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (6) Join Date: May 2004 Location: warrington Posts: 8,532 Rep Power: 16	i have lost my trade and goldmember status......... have they expired- can someone tell me please

22-02-2008, 01:14 PM	#12
RS SHORTIE Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Suffolk Posts: 511 Rep Power: 7	Much better and quicker too

22-02-2008, 01:15 PM	#13
Bobby Singh PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,861 Rep Power: 11	Looks great __________________ Golf TDI 304hp For ALL your ICE needs I recommend

22-02-2008, 01:15 PM	#14
Ollie MK5 Turbo I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! 1993 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,177 Rep Power: 9	Looking good. __________________ www.Area-Six.co.uk--~--www.GroveGarage.com---~---www.ProAlloy.co.uk--~--www.GearBoxMan.com

22-02-2008, 01:15 PM	#15
Moonstone Steve PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kent Posts: 5,175 Rep Power: 14	great new look, keep up the good work __________________ www.rapidford.co.uK

22-02-2008, 01:16 PM	#17
Diamonds. BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West London Posts: 12,633 Rep Power: 0	avatars work if you do them again as in put the link again or add from your pc

22-02-2008, 01:17 PM	#18
Stu @ M Developments PassionFords Creator Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (12) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Blackpool, UK Destination: Rev limiter Posts: 26,347 Rep Power: 36	Come on chaps, the fellas been up ALL NIGHT doing this for us, and he has ANSWERED YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU ASKED THEM. Please at least take 2 mins to read the post... __________________ Best Regards, Stu . Click here to read my tuning articles. . Click here to visit our Brand NEW webshop. Find us on FaceBook.

22-02-2008, 01:18 PM	#19
Franco 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 11,393 Rep Power: 19	How the hell do you track old posts? IE ones you've posted on or have taken an interest in? __________________ _____________________________________________ I recommend the following companies from past/present experiences: www.reyland.co.uk www.proalloy.co.uk www.randbmotorsport.co.uk www.cosworthrsspares.co.uk

22-02-2008, 01:18 PM	#21
p17fld Never owned a Ford. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manchester/Dubai Posts: 1,345 Rep Power: 8	Much better IMO looks like mig __________________ My favourite colour is ham.

22-02-2008, 01:19 PM	#23
antony215 Escort Rs Turbo Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: PORTSMOUTH Posts: 3,492 Rep Power: 10	Sorry must read the whole thing next time __________________

22-02-2008, 01:20 PM	#24
LEE-RS Custom Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In The Workshop Posts: 1,171 Rep Power: 8	I like it but will take abit to get used to __________________ 2.0 ZVH /AVO/CAGED/T3 S3/CUSTOM BIG VALVE HEAD/NMS INTERCOOLER/NEWMAN CUSTOM CAM /

22-02-2008, 01:23 PM	#28
GiRO Care Free....... Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Under a Mini.. Self harming.. Posts: 961 Rep Power: 6	doh.. __________________ G-G-G-G-G-GIRO UNIT!!!!! Team Giro Unit bodged up '3i.. http://www.passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=233059

22-02-2008, 01:24 PM	#29
kitchy RS2000 4x4 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burbage Embassy, Barwell, Leicestershire Posts: 1,097 Rep Power: 7	how do you edit the title of your posts as i cant change my one in the restorations section? __________________ Audi S3 aka "Sabine" MRC remapped, 254.7bhp & 261.9lb/ft www.mrctuning.com

22-02-2008, 01:26 PM	#32
bonus_boy PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: brierley hill Posts: 2,837 Rep Power: 8	been waiting to get on all morning...keep refreshing the page lol... does look much better though i must say __________________

22-02-2008, 01:29 PM	#33
Adrian Super Moderator Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 7,637 Rep Power: 16	Looks good to me and runs very fast. Top work __________________ http://www.7thnote.co.uk/ 360 : AdeBarbs69 PS3 : AdeBarbs69 Feel free to add.

22-02-2008, 01:32 PM	#35
Munch Mr. Sparkle! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wiltshire - swindon Posts: 12,687 Rep Power: 19	Nice one guys __________________ CHEERS, LEE Onslow Loves COD! Arguing on the internet is like racing in an impreza, even if you win, you're still a twat.

22-02-2008, 01:48 PM	#36
Ade Fast Ford snapper Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 2,366 Rep Power: 9	Urgh... V bulletin Maybe I'll grow to love it.... looks for PF crying smiley that is now either gone or hidden __________________ MK3 Escort LHD, ST170 2.0 ZVH, GT28, 6 speed Mk4 Escort Estate, ST170 on throttle bodies Sierra Sapphire, Cosworth 24v drifter

22-02-2008, 02:00 PM	#38
Christian and Beccy #1 in Spelling Club Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Norfolk Posts: 23,373 Rep Power: 35	Anyone noticed the PM's??!! I have over 500 PM's and it won't let me send one until I have deleted some. All my old sent PM's since I joined are in there!! I had deleted those. AFPMSL. __________________ Renaultsport Megane F1 230 I've earnt £450 for doing almost nothing!! Click here to see how!!

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