loooking for a forumupgrader?

Post by **pilkguns** » Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:26 pm

Anybody outthere competent with forum softwared, that would like to move this forum to a newer format?

call me at the office please, 931-924-3400

David Levene · Post by **David Levene** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:44 am

But Scott, we've only just got used to this one after 9.5 years ;-)

atomicbrh · Post by **atomicbrh** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:11 pm

Why mess with success unless there is a technical reason to change this forum?
This forum is a classic just like a 1957 Chevrolet 2 door, a 1911, a Harley-Davidson, a Anschutz 2002CA, a Steyr LG100. Should I go on?
There are some things that should not be changed. Never try to improve a classic product.
Bobby

Bob-Riegl · Post by **Bob-Riegl** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 1:17 pm

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.........(anonymous) "Doc"

Trooperjake · Post by **Trooperjake** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:59 pm

I double Bobs reply, if it ain't broken, why try to fix it.
This is a great site.

TRIPP · Post by **TRIPP** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 6:12 pm

Might give Brian Enos a shout over on his forum.
They used to use the same forum.
http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?act=idx

Black_Talon · Post by **Black_Talon** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:43 pm

I also vote for "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".

I've see n waaay too many forum "upgrades" go sideways over the years.

ChipEck · Post by **ChipEck** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:07 pm

I really like what we have. It is a treasure!

Chip

william · Post by **william** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:00 am

Please leave it alone. Too many of the "new and improved" formats are much less user-friendly.

jhmartin · Post by **jhmartin** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 8:13 am

Black_Talon wrote:I also vote for "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".

Ditto

RandomShotz · Post by **RandomShotz** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 8:43 am

I also like the forum the way it is. Which is not to say that I won't like it if it changes appearance.

The form of the forum is Scott's decision - he is putting in the time, money and effort to keep it going and if there is a format that would make it easier to maintain or in any other way more to his liking, so be it. I have never abandoned a forum because of its format, although I have done so because of its content or the attitudes of the other members. What makes TargetTalk.org important to me are the people who show up, share problems, solutions, information and love of Olympic (and Bullseye) shooting sports.

My tuppence, for what it's worth.

Roger

muldoon9 · Post by **muldoon9** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 12:15 pm

This is a most reliable format.
Not broke.
So why invite grief .
M-

TB · Post by TB » Thu Nov 07, 2013 1:34 pm

A new version of the phpBB forum will not neccesarily be much different. But wil have more possibilities and features. It might not be broke but I think it is great that Scott wants to make it even better!

conradin · Post by **conradin** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:59 pm

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If spam is a huge problem then set up more captcha, and also have more moderators to delete spam.

I know PhPBB is the most unsecure forum software, but there is no need to have a CMS since you are just running a forum.

Shooterer · Post by **Shooterer** » Thu Nov 07, 2013 5:19 pm

Change is good. Upgrade now, so if (when) the site crashes later it can be repaired and the data is saved.

Too many people out there don't know how hard it is to fix old technology and that the companies don't support the products any more. Have you ever tried to get a rear seat mount for a 51' Nash?

You will always have someone complaining about innovation and change, but they don't have to deal with the problems.

"Be aggressive or be left behind"
(author unknown)

Jim

joel · Post by **joel** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 4:14 pm

Perhaps you could also consider Tapatalk so that it is easier to navigate with mobile devices.

My $0.02 worth,

Joel

TargetTalk

loooking for a forumupgrader?

loooking for a forumupgrader?

We like this format!

Do it soon