A few updates...
We've been silent for a while, so it looks like it's time for an update. Or a few. We have done a lot since the latest Dolphin upgrade and despite of the recent problems with DDoS attack we have a lot of things in the pipeline.
1. Trac update.
We have seen petitions to add a new Wiki for documentation, we have received some emails with requests for it, but afters some research we concluded that Trac is still a very capable solution for Wiki and it just needed an upgrade to the latest version.
So, Trac is now upgraded and is better integrated with BoonEx.com. We renewed the Documentation structure and welcome everyone to participate in developing a comprehensive Documentation for Dolphin. We need your help. There is also a "How To" section where you could add your own "guides" or links to them (reposting content from Forums or Blogs is OK too, with a reference).
New Wiki has pictures attachments and now all Advanced and Premium members can edit Wiki.
Additionally, i have to report that tickets submission didn't work for a few weeks and is now fixed, so premium members can submit tickets again.
REMINDER: Trac login is Case-sEnsitiIVE (your Unity username/pass is used).
2. Dolphin 7.0.3
We have evaluated the most pressing issues that need to be addressed and now work on Dolphin 7.0.3 around the clock to deliver it in beginning of August. It takes a little more time than we expected partly due to DDoS attacks but mostly due to significant update of Forums.
So, in 7.0.3 you're going to see a seriously improved Forum. We removed unnessesary AJAX effects, streamlined the UI, added moderation features and some basic forum features.
Second most important part of 7.0.3 update is speed improvement, this affests JS files, images, compression, some DB optimisation, etc. We plan a lot of speed improvements for future updates and will gradually bring them, starting with 7.0.3.
3. BoonEx.com
Unfortunately, many of you have witnessed periods of downtime and slow performance of BoonEx.com earlier this month. We were a target of a massive and fairly sophisticated DDoS attack. At this stage I can only say that it has been beneficial to us, because we had to learn a lot from this and this new knowledge is very valuable for our work. We have aquatinted ourselves with different web-server software options, optimised our code, found some problems in Dolphin and moved to new, better servers. The move is now complete and we are back to speed.
4. Unity update.
We are now testing a major update of Unity. It's scheduled to go live about the same time as 7.0.3. Expect new browsing pages that would better display content updated across entire system, all-new Websites section, updates Blogs, Market and Jobs and new moderation tools.
Along with Unity we plan to update BoonEx.com with a goal of making it faster. Much faster.
5. Trident
We have some news in Trident department too, and plan to post them for Premium members in about a week.
6. DosDawg vs ModMySite "unrest"
There was an issue and an argument between the two members of Unity recently and we have received some unhappy comments about it. I'd like to make it clear that we see both DosDawg and ModMySite as valuable and respectable members of BoonEx community and plan to collaborate with both now and in the future.
We made a decision to remove Moderator status from DosDawg. This decision is based solely on a potential of conflict of interests, since DosDawg provides hosting services and is in competition with some other members. At the same time we work on the ways to collaborate more closely with DosDawg in regards to hosting services and Dolphin improvement.
Although ModMySite decided to pull their free RMS offer, we have achieved an agreement to co-operate in areas of Dolphin improvement and we hope that their offers would be reinstated soon.
There're sometimes very fine (and blurred) lines between "advertising" and "help/support" and "comment", so arguments like this happen and it's only natural.
The new Dolphin solution is powered by UNA Community Management System.
[edited out by Andrew Boon. Comment: DosDawg didn't do anything wrong and he's not removed from the network. We're only taking his moderator status to free him from any controversy regarding his status and his commercial services]
Lior
/DM
New Forums sounds great too.
Can't wait.
Hope it squashes all the bugs I have.
@ Number 6: When having 2 valuable members not seeing eye to eye, sometimes it's tough making a decision to ensure both parties will remain valuable members of Boonex/Dolphin.
@ Number 3: Although things do go wrong they do turn out better as long as you stick with it and it's good to see that you guys are still sticking with it, learning and fixing mistakes that were there...I'm assuming the future of boonex/Dolphin's stability will only improve.
@ Number 2: Although everyone see more
As I recall, the only time dosdawg posted anything to you, was when you posted a link to a gay porn site in the Dolphin 7 forum, without warning people.
@ anyone else that cares, I agree with dosdawg's actions as a moderator. I'm sure he's all brokenhearted about losing moderator status. I'll be sure to console him with a six pack of Lone Star beer, the next time he's in town. I kinda figured there was some sort of private relationship between modmysite and Boonex... thanks for confirming see more
@Andrew thanks for the update. We all thought you all were taking a world tour or something..lol
I don't know who is DosDawg I see hem on the forum sometime but I can't talk bad about hem because I realy don't know hem like others
But ModmySite they are realy good people greate server good support and they realy friendly with everyone on the site
Good Work Boonex
But why only Premiums memebers going to have acces to the Trident deparment
Do you know how many time I been visiting Boonex Every day 24/7
Yep check my statu or on your cpanel whoo login see more
2 - No comments on the moderation status removal (although no one can ever say there is a conflict of interest anymore)
3 - @LightWolf , Is my moderation not up to par for you? LOL.. Ya know, I try to do whats best too ya know :P If there is something that I may be missing please feel free to contact me (that goes for any member of Unity)
4 - @Others - This is not a post for you to submit your personal opinions about another member (DosDawg) nor anyone see more
Couple of ideas for you...
Any chance that us DEVS can get a pre-release copy?? (lots of mods to update + wouldn't mind a look at Orca)
Also, how about a DEV only forum for release discussions?
- only members of DEV forum can get access to the beta download
- download from link in DEV forum.
- membership to DEV forum has to be personally activated
The current BETA forum is probably a perfect candidate, just change the access.
IMHO betas should be for a beta team only see more
Please consider also to add membership level shown at Profile page. It is a real must that other members can see the membership of another member!
That would be really nice :-)
Thank you for your efforts and work!
If Dolphin, in its latest versions (6 and 7) is an unfinished product with lots of bugs and routines (I´m from the Basic age) that don´t work properly, how come does Boonex expect to make a dime out of it from selling licenses? I mean, who, besides myself, would be so naive as to pay for a license of something that doesn´t work? (I actually donated a little bit more than the price of a yearly license when free licenses see more
By the way, others who are not aware of the drivel going on here sometimes give a very high rating for boonexed sites like this.
Good content, attractive design and well organised website. Overall Performance is Great!!
or
Very professional looking website. The layout is functional and easy to navigate! Very fast loading will help you in the SERPS. Use of colors is pleasing... Great Job! If you would like free one-way see more
Most of what you asked for was suggested a long time ago.... sort of. For a while they expanded the old 'Pundit's group here on boonex.com, and I guess that was their idea of a 'QC' team. Trouble is.... a lot of the people they added to the group couldn't have found their ass if it had a bell on it. Now the entire world is allowed to enter tickets. I predict Boonex will regret the day they implemented the current ticket editing policy. Apparently, having some sort of clue how web apps see more
@Zarcon you so rock..lol You have done a lot for members here and we do appreciate you. :-)
Regards,
DosDawg
Thanks to all of you that do take time out of your day to help!
So you will have more time to work rest of the Dolphin.
I think it would be great to separate dolphin from the forum.
Can a script this good also be fast? Let's find out! I am totally confident that once my site is a bit faster, I will totally blow away my competition in the SERPS. Thanks Boonex.
/DM
I see your statement about working "night and day" on the new update has been removed & a post was made that states how everyone is going on vacation.
More lies.
Is this necessary? Do you think it somehow helps to lie to people and then drop a bomb on them later? This is EXACTLY what the thread I started complains about.
Of course I am a "bitch" who foolishly accepted your word as your bond multiple times - only to be bent over again and again. (Beat you see more
It was told that SOME people are going on vacation, FIY in different time and for short periods. I would also add that this is only good for their productivity.
deeemm. I do find the outburst using this blog entry not very professional.
we can all agree on one thing and that is having a better workable community for our own sites is what we need. What we don't need is all the in-house bitching about each other. And DosDawg perhaps you should back up and keep your sexist comments to yourself. I am female and I like wearing see more
There are too many inconsiderate diners who don't watch what they are doing with the bowl of mashed potato's.
Of course then there is that whole "hairy pudding" problem too...... be we needn't go there.
.......just sayin' ; )
I've provided you all possible solution in the current version, all other solutions requires more changes and will be implemented in future versions. It is structural change and it will be fixed in 7.1.
I've already checked it, but I will try to check it again - if it is possible to implement some easier(or maybe temporary) solution to include it in 7.0.x update.
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Yeah, I realized I had misspoken after it was too late to edit it. Still, doesn't it occur to you that this vacation announcement is a huge slap in the face after what you had posted see more
With all due respect, if you tell me that Dolphin "may potentially have problems that may occur in different circumstances", why would I use it?, to experience those problems?
My wish is to be able to use Dolphin, of course.
I am pro Dolphin!
My concern is that there are so many complaints about bugs and lists of pending fixes, that I began to feel that something was not going in the right direction.
Maybe simpifying the script to a basic forum, chat, photo and little see more
it will be possible to upgrade - 6.1.6 to 7.0.3 ?
daniel
Do you think you will fix the issue with the database multiple select with pre-defined values on 7.03? It make both the join form and the search functions essentially dysfunctional but is something that worked fine in D6. The Trac report on this was erroneously labeled as "fixed". As I understand from some of Alex's comments, this was either a mistake, or something that they forgot to do when they developed D7.
by @AlexT
@CALTRADE
I've provided you all possible solution see more