Dolphin 7.0.1 and Unity update. Not an April Fools joke (hopefully).
Right now we spend most of the time on 2 things - Dolphin 7.0.1 and the next set of Unity updates. I'd like to share some details with you to make sure the community is informed on what's to come.
Dolphin 7.0.1
We're preparing a beta version now. It's just a "service update", but the amount of addressed issues warrants the need for at least one beta run. Tuesday next week is likely to be the date for the beta.
Along with published tickets we are improving Dolphin in terms of security again. Second round of security audit is passed and we're working on the report.
Unity
Mostly based on your feedback we are preparing a range of Unity updates. Take a look at what's planned:
Forums
- Post editing/deletion to be allowed only for 5 minutes after submission.
- Remove redundant AJAX features and unnecessary notifications.
- Move "Post" form to the bottom to see your own message once it's posted.
- Show Unity member menu in Forums.
- Improved Spy.
- Signatures.
Market
- Jobs to receive it's own sections again, same as Market, Forums, Blogs, etc. Extended and Premium members will be able to post in Jobs.
- Market listings will be displayed more according to members/vendors reputation. We're improving the reputation/ratings as well. Falling/rising graphs considered.
- More prominent "Reports" display with warnings
Websites
- Current automated system seems to be a failed experiment. So, (inhale-exhale-inhale) all currently registered "websites" will be removed and instead we'll provide a directory-like service. Extended and Premium members will be able to submit their Dolphin/BoonEx related sites for a free review. Websites will be displayed only after admin review. Websites don't have to be Dolphin-based, but have to be related to BoonEx somehow. There won't be any automated data pulling, maybe just a custom RSS. Website listing will only include a screenshot, title, url and description. Opinions and ratings will remain.
- We're cutting off submission to Websites from Dolphin 7.0.1 license registration process.
Blogs
- Some improvements in comments, such as anti-double-post, more comments per page, etc.
- More "recommended" tags in "Post" form.
Welcome Page
- We're adding a big, highly visible "Welcome" page explaining newcomers everything about Unity terms, memberships, market, jobs, etc.
Unity Spy
- A Unity-wide tracker of current activity, similar to forum spy, but covering all modules, including Blogs, Market, comments, ratings, websites, forum, etc.
Moderation/Reports/Administration
- "Hide" function for all types of content (including separate comments) for moderators, with obligatory "comment".
- Reports list visible to moderators to hide reported problematic content quickly.
- Obligatory "comment" for reports.
- 3 strikes policy for account cancellation.
- 1 week and 1 month account suspension when needed.
Terms
- Current Terms will be updated according to the new changes.
Favorites
- Links-saving tool.
General
- Search system.
- Mailbox imrpovements.
- Email notifications with settings.
- FInally, a Trident Blog.
- Agent changing for Premium members.
- I'm thinking about adding a chat and IM, but not sure yet. Comments welcome.
There're some other things, like bug-fixes and minor changes, etc. Unity updates will be rolled-out step-by-step, and will start happening after Dolphin 7.0.1 release.
The new Dolphin solution is powered by UNA Community Management System.
And where is the search function for members, market ....???
Only Tag-Searching is very horrible!!!
2. We would be more happy if you will be adding a banner-link exchange system to make networking more powerful.
3. Banner ad placement for advertiser will be also helpful to make dolphin community sites generate income.
4. Please add other options other than PayPal for payment system.
Thank you.
6. Please include back the "Affiliate" feature.
Thank you.
2-SEO tools more than welcomed.
3-Banner-link exchange system, please!
Thank you.
1-Affiliate feature, please!
2-SEO tools more than welcomed.
3-Banner-link exchange system, please!
Good Wrok Bonnex
Thank you.
Extended? Is this a new membership type or is it Advanced?
Will Extended members be able to post jobs free?
1. Can the post/edit function be for 1 hour. Most posts can do with a 5 minute rule, but since alot of our stuff is technical we might not find the error in the post within 5 minutes, but rather not until someone else points it out. This would allow the techie posts to be edited still for a full hour and hopefully not confuse the newbies when we drop a mistake into a post. I know, many of us are coding heroes here, but even coding heroes make typos.
2. see more
- To refrain from going through betas on upgrades, release the updates more frequently. If you want to limit your tickets to like 50 per update/version, then do so. I would rather do several "smaller" updates than to attempt a extremely large one that could cause more harm than good.
- Some of the "reported" members, mail, etc are really old. Maybe you can do a "One-Time" forgiveness and clear all reports see more
I should have just installed 6.16 and been happy with that. This waiting stuff just never ends.
Provide an upgrade package that contains ONLY the changed files. Why needlessly overwrite 4,000 + files with an identical copy? I've done this myself on every upgrade since RC3, so I know it's not overly difficult
An upgrade package with only edited files would be great because it is a pain in the ass to have to go by all files to see whats changed so you can update it with your mods.
I think they did this by setting the mandatory on the join pages but then disabling it on all other pages, including the search page. When the mandatory see more
My web have a lots of bags, after a mounth of installing D7...((
1. Chat doesn't load
2. I can't publish Articles...wich contain copy&paste frome web text,
3. Video coment's not loading
4. Board not loading.
5. Whole news module just dissapear- so I needed to write posts and install it again
6. Yestuday I got an email from my host "
As you probably aware, here at **** we proactively monitor all our servers
to ensure that our clients websites are loading see more
Please release a smaller version of 7.0.1! There are plenty of numbers left for you to use till you get to D8 :)
Looking forward to the changes to the Unity forum as that will hopefully help improve the functionality of our Orca forums.............something see more
2-SEO tools more than welcomed.
3-Banner-link exchange system, please
It's a simple enough solution and will keep most people happy.
It's a simple enough solution and will keep most people happy. Of course it will mean its a little bit work for you to release 2 updates but trust me when I say it will be worth it as by many of the above posts, it seems see more
Though as Magnassoft suggests also, it would also be handy to have the ability to edit our posts whenever we want.
Having a timer on the delete and edit function is kinda like saying you have freedom of speech...........but only for 5 minutes!!! :)
Example: Photos | Video/Sound | Communications | Templates | Integrations
A couple of observations.
1.) I do not understand the need to limit how long someone can edit their post. In the 7 years I have had an online community I have never had an issue that required that. I would find it intrusive. If you add that feature, please make sure we can turn it off.
2.) I disagree with Mydatery on the signatures. Signatures are only available to registered members. If you are having trouble with people using the see more
Make sure this is added in time so that its included in 7.0.1
2.Google Voice
3.Email System
4.Symbian/Java Client
5.Cloud Ready [frameworks/mods]
Admin
1.Create Tabbed Blocks[Global/Private]
2.Create Games/Quiz [Wizard based]
lots of improvements are required for Dolphin7 to become the "ULTIMATE"
I hope Trident will not be a disappointment.
Hopefully expecting wishes come true in future releases...
Could we please get a response regarding the seemingly popular desire to have an update of 7.0.1 released that is not a Beta? I realise its the Easter weekend but it would be great to hear something back by tomorrow please.
An update with fixes that you are sure do not need testing would be awesome as we could get rid of some major issues immediately. Please take into consideration that many of us have working sites with real members that are relying on us to fix these issues asap...........and see more
My comments regarding release cycles are in my blog, (http://www.boonex.com/unity/blog/entry/Product_release_cycles), so I will not repeat them here, but it might be worth considering that beta's do not necessarily have to be tested on the see more
The bugs in our sites make us look unprofessional and seemingly not in complete control due to a lack of action. Coming from our members stand-point, they just want the problems fixed and can't understand why there is such a delay.
There have been numerous requests to have updates released more often. Please release the update now so we can keep our members content.
And if there s a reason why you cannot release it then it wouldn't hurt to let us know by actually responding see more
wishing you all the best and hope you are all ok.
Dean