Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

bark_bark_bark · Posted: Wed 16 Jan 2013, 20:38 Post subject:

Does JohnMurga even have decent php version to even run 3.0.11

Q5sys · Joined: 11 Dec 2008 Posts: 844

gcmartin · Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 2633 Location: Earth

@Q5sys, I don't think anyone has suggested that we step beyond JohnMurga's work, currently.

I glean that this thread is discussing Forum improvements in a way as to view methods of moving the forum from its current release to a version that brings added functionality to forum use.

This includes ideas on personnel approaches, product information availability, ideas of methods of accomplishing build and testing, etc.

You and others are being very helpful with ideas and experiences to consider.

I view this thread as providing insights which will be useful should a forum change occurs by providing helpful info and hints to accomplish it in a safe and easy manner.

I not taking issue, but, I think that is, simply, all thats being shared thus far.

Any ideas that we bring to bear could be helpful to John.

simargl · Joined: 11 Feb 2013 Posts: 374

It would be nice to have chat box feature like it's provided in Porteus http://forum.porteus.org/
Then, people could get answers more quickly...

Q5sys · Joined: 11 Dec 2008 Posts: 844

Q5sys · Joined: 11 Dec 2008 Posts: 844

Can we please get a lower time between searches for registered users?
I understand having a time buffer for guests to do repeated searches. If you accidentally put in a typo in your search query... you have to wait an annoyingly log time to be able to re-search

Makoto · Posted: Tue 12 Mar 2013, 21:29 Post subject:

Well, people who have been around for a while, perhaps. I believe the limit was put in for spammers/bots, and those are less likely to stick around for a while. (We have had some spambots who have waited six months to a year, or more, before posting.)

I think I've run into the limit a few times while running the occasional search for older spam. Mr. Green

Q5sys · Joined: 11 Dec 2008 Posts: 844

Makoto · Posted: Tue 12 Mar 2013, 22:38 Post subject:

I'm not sure why. Embarassed

As far as I'm aware, though, the limits are primarily put into place on forums to discourage spammer/bot abuse. I'm guessing it's the ones that try to find a 'relevant post' for adding their spam replies.

Flash · Posted: Tue 12 Mar 2013, 23:46 Post subject:

I don't know why for sure. I get the impression it's the result of a general limit on how rapidly you can access the forum. Probably an anti-spam thing, but I could be wrong. In any case, it doesn't seem to be consistent. It seems to me that I can usually repeat searches pretty quickly. Only sometimes does the forum complain.