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  • #1352
    archfi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,772 ✭✭✭archfi


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123633498#Comment_123633498

    You may have missed it but the CA rules were loosened very much so a few days ago. Terms of use applies as it always should have without the additional rules and regulations put upon users.

    The only other major forum I can think of that may need a minor rethink is Soccer (going by the posts complaining about it), Radio appears to be dying a death but that may be mainly due to the retirement of a certain VIP who garnered many a descriptive post over the years.

    This country established its own government – hopelessly imperfect though it may be – to serve and vindicate the needs of Irish people, first and foremost.

    The electorate are a huge part of the problem. You put shite in, you get shite back.



  • #1353
    Hibernicis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,165 ✭✭✭Hibernicis


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123633499#Comment_123633499

    I never said anything about paying an expensive expert. There are many experienced business people in the country (and on boards I suspect) who give of their time pro bono if they believe that the "cause" it is worthwhile.

    And with the greatest of respect the majority of the suggestions here appear to be either "shoot a mod I don't like" or "vanilla, vanilla, vanilla". This is first and foremost a business problem; the business of boards.ie isn't viable, and it needs a clear thinker with a detached view and a business background to help put together a credible business/viability plan. The way this has played out over the last 4 or 5 days doesn't inspire any confidence whatsoever.

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  • #1354
    ~Rebel~
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,772 ✭✭✭✭~Rebel~


    Funny seeing two anonymous re-reg's with less than 10 posts between them thanking each others complaints and demanding 'transparency'. As Alanis Morissette might say, "isn't it ironic".

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  • #1355
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,271 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123633701#Comment_123633701

    And 'saddest post of the day' goes to…



  • #1356
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,118 ✭✭✭corkie


    @Hibernicis "conduct a top to tail review and set-out the options towards viability."

    That takes time and effort, don't think anyone would do it pro bono. And the result would probably to suggest write it off as a loss leader and shutdown the site/business anyway? Which I say they have already heard already given the current situation we are in now?

    #Aras25 | Have your say on the two linked polls? AH & CA
    "There will be a protest vote and absolutely people’s right to do that. There is no intention to take away that right or to stop it in any way." ~ Chair of the Electoral Commission Ms Justice Marie Baker
    "Níl mé toilteanach toil a thabhairt"! 24-09-2025 09:31PM



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  • #1357
    MisterAnarchy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 17,195 ✭✭✭✭MisterAnarchy


    Regarding Vanilla and the technical issues, the site is facing, are there possible alternative platforms for the website ?

    Someone mentioned Xenforo, is that a possibility?

    I see some big sites like Redcafe.net and Bigfooty.com are using it.

    What are the main barriers to migrating to a different platform?

    Does Boards have the technical capability to do this in house or would it have to be outsourced at cost?

    Perhaps management are reluctant to avoid the risk of significant downtime after what happened the last time the platform was changed.

    If cost is the primary barrier, I’m sure there are plenty of talented users on the forum, some may be willing to help out free of charge. A good deed.

    I’d throw my hat into the ring but my programming experience is more in Python and R so may not be relevant, but who knows.

    A better platform would definitely help stem the drop in user numbers and may even entice some lost members back.



  • #1358
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 44,263 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123633701#Comment_123633701

    No offence but as I said, most people don't come on the mods radar but within 6 posts, you're already confirming that you're trolling so maybe you should finally accept that the problem is you and not everyone else!

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  • #1359
    pjohnson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,486 ✭✭✭✭pjohnson


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123633748#Comment_123633748

    That level of self awareness will never happen.



  • #1360
    XT1200
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭XT1200


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123633124#Comment_123633124

    The final sentence typifies the mod's attitude.

    A great attitude from someone with a begging bowl in hand



  • #1361
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,118 ✭✭✭corkie


    @MisterAnarchy Checkout a forum using it: - https://codeforum.org/whats-new/

    And the parent forum software has enabled Bluesky embeds which is a good thing, but above forum on my last time checking hadn't enabled it.

    #Aras25 | Have your say on the two linked polls? AH & CA
    "There will be a protest vote and absolutely people’s right to do that. There is no intention to take away that right or to stop it in any way." ~ Chair of the Electoral Commission Ms Justice Marie Baker
    "Níl mé toilteanach toil a thabhairt"! 24-09-2025 09:31PM



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  • #1362
    New Home
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 79,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭New Home


    www.askaboutmoney.com also uses Xenforo, if I'm not mistaken.



  • #1363
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,118 ✭✭✭corkie


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123633846#Comment_123633846

    Bottom of the site:-

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    #Aras25 | Have your say on the two linked polls? AH & CA
    "There will be a protest vote and absolutely people’s right to do that. There is no intention to take away that right or to stop it in any way." ~ Chair of the Electoral Commission Ms Justice Marie Baker
    "Níl mé toilteanach toil a thabhairt"! 24-09-2025 09:31PM



  • #1364
    gerry32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭gerry32


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123633835#Comment_123633835
    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123633748#Comment_123633748

    I do not accept and would wager that the majority of users of the platform are of the belief that the problems that Boards.ie finds itself faced with cannot be simply dismissed by the algorithm complexities of a search engine.



  • #1365
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 44,263 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123633932#Comment_123633932

    I don't recall suggesting anything about the causes of the site's problems. However, I'm adamant that those joining up in recent days to moan about the site were justifiably banned and if you believe that I'm wrong then humour us and tell us your previous username so we can decide for ourselves!

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  • #1366
    Soc_Alt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭Soc_Alt


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123633835#Comment_123633835

    That was always boards.ie

    It transitioned from an open discussion site which promoted debate to a one sided discussion site echo chamber.

    Go against the grain and you were/ are mobbed or modded out of existence.

    I question what the Sub money will be used for and if the target is not reached, what happens to the sub money.

    I know people will say they don't care as its only €50 . But its €100K that someone in BoardsHQ will receive and boards only has 2 or 3 employees.

    hopefully its not used to payoff everyone and then close down.



  • #1367
    gerry32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭gerry32


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123633938#Comment_123633938

    I do not have a previous username and you are placing far too much emphasis on the nature and purpose of my posts.

    The site needs be open to and be prepared to accept fair criticism. If it is not in a position to do that there will be zero lessons learned from all of this.



  • #1368
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 44,263 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123633984#Comment_123633984

    So you made the decision to join the site with the particular aim of telling the existing members on how it should work?
    Yeah, right 🙄

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  • #1369
    Glaceon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,216 ✭✭✭Glaceon


    Where's the muppet check when you need it? :pac:



  • #1370
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,118 ✭✭✭corkie


    @Soc_Alt I question what the Sub money will be used for and if the target is not reached, what happens to the sub money.

    As pointed out by a few posters. If the site gets shut down in two to three months and you don't get the full 12 months out of it, you could start a chargeback process from your payment method. Also you can pay monthly if you choose?

    Some people see the payment as away to reimburse the site for content already received. As a member since Feb 7, 2001, I have gained value from the site while using ad blockers in the past. Sorry I prefer not to be tracked by various third party services. Not really concerned with privacy because I am fairly public with who I am!

    image.png

    Above needs to be fixed to enable the 'avatar' perk of subscriptions? @Boards.ie: Mike

    #Aras25 | Have your say on the two linked polls? AH & CA
    "There will be a protest vote and absolutely people’s right to do that. There is no intention to take away that right or to stop it in any way." ~ Chair of the Electoral Commission Ms Justice Marie Baker
    "Níl mé toilteanach toil a thabhairt"! 24-09-2025 09:31PM



  • #1371
    jackofalltrades
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,278 ✭✭✭jackofalltrades


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123632119#Comment_123632119

    That's not really a fair comparison. I pay Netflix, Spotify or Amazon Prime for content someone else creates.

    On Boards I'm the content creator, someone makes money from the content I create.

    And now the owner is looking for me to contribute my money, so that they can continue to make money from the website.

    Would you pay to post on Twitter or post videos on Youtube? I doubt you would.

    I don't feel asking for a plan is too much to ask. At the moment it seem to be "contribute money for a much worse website".



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  • #1372
    New Home
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 79,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭New Home


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123634013#Comment_123634013

    In VBulletin…😄😭



  • #1373
    gerry32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭gerry32


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123634013#Comment_123634013
    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123634038#Comment_123634038

    This is a prime example @Boards.ie: Odhran @Boards.ie: Mike as to why the site finds itself in it's present predicament.



  • #1374
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,271 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123634034#Comment_123634034

    Are you the only content creator on here? Amazing, I can't say I've seen your username before.

    I don't know about you and all your amazing content creation, but part of the reason I paid my subscription here was to consume all the content others create on here. Apparently I'm not quite as solipsistic as yourself.

    (as an aside, I also pay for youtube premium, so that also lends to my comparison)



  • #1375
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,118 ✭✭✭corkie


    @jackofalltrades People pay to have their videos promote and boosted with youtube?

    https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12199105?hl=en-GB

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbVejKnOxlQ

    #Aras25 | Have your say on the two linked polls? AH & CA
    "There will be a protest vote and absolutely people’s right to do that. There is no intention to take away that right or to stop it in any way." ~ Chair of the Electoral Commission Ms Justice Marie Baker
    "Níl mé toilteanach toil a thabhairt"! 24-09-2025 09:31PM



  • #1376
    SharpCoder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 422 ✭✭SharpCoder


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123633862#Comment_123633862

    Xenforo was created by the devs who left vB when it was having issues. It is nice to use but can have issues just like the rest and can be dependent on a lot of mods also. The problem with migrating is with migration tools in PHP, like if xenforo doesn't have a direct tool for Vanilla → Xenforo for example, you would need to proxy convert instead, say
    Vanilla → phpBB → Xenforo. While this is possible, boards had a terrible migration from vB to Vanilla, which is pretty evident, and i don't know if they confided in a boards member to do it or paid someone else to do it but it was bad. The problem here is to perform a migration on another botched migration would cause a lot of issues, you would be bringing all those issues with you. However, you could easily attempt a migration with no loss to the current boards site, you create a sub domain, say test.boards.ie , you copy Database and add it to a vanilla install, then run a migration on it, even directing it to a different server IP, Domain etc. would be possible and not effect the main boards.ie current site no matter the issues with your migration attempt.



  • #1377
    con747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 10,517 ✭✭✭✭con747


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123634072#Comment_123634072

    Why do you care? You say you never had an account here before so why is it bothering you so much? Why even post on this "dying" site if you never used it before? You seem to know a hell of a lot about past issues and problems here for someone who was never on the site before.

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.

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  • #1378
    Glaceon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,216 ✭✭✭Glaceon


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123634072#Comment_123634072

    Report my post if you think it breaks any rules. How did you even know I was referring to you? For someone who claims to be a brand new user, you seem to know a lot about this site.



  • #1379
    jackofalltrades
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,278 ✭✭✭jackofalltrades


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123634075#Comment_123634075

    No need to be pedantic, you know the point I was making. Users are the content creators.

    Do you pay for Youtube premium to post your own videos to it? I'm guessing not.



  • #1380
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,271 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123634095#Comment_123634095

    Do you need to pay for boards.ie to post your own posts on it?



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  • #1381
    jackofalltrades
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,278 ✭✭✭jackofalltrades


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123634078#Comment_123634078

    That's not the same as paying to post videos though.



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