Forum question...

[MysterySoul]

Hello!

How do you create a reputation, ranking system for forums?
... just curious...

 

[DDRtists]

Depends on what forum system you are using....

Simple machines comes with it, you just have to enable it.
PHPBB has to have a mod.

The rest, I don't know.

 

[R@d14nc3]

Depends on what forum system you are using....

Simple machines comes with it, you just have to enable it.
PHPBB has to have a mod.

The rest, I don't know.

Um, Vbulletin has reputation, but InvisionFree doesn't.However, InvisionFree and many other forum types have the "warn system" (something like reputation)

 

[Vector]

The warn system in invisionfree forums is not so much a "reputation" style award system, but moreso an administrative function. It works to the effect of, "If moderators see you being really bad, they'll increase your warn level. If your warn level reaches x amount [set by forum admin] then you're instantly banned."

Although I often find a gentle nudge in the right direction more effective and productive.

 

[MysterySoul]

Uh, well... i do not have any thing up and running, just curious.
I'd like to have the reputation, ranking and things like that based on the number of posts, subjects, etc. as well... been wishing, but my knowledge and time doesn't allow me to learn the coding so well... if at all...

So anyone help further?

 

[Vector]

Uh, well... i do not have any thing up and running, just curious.
I'd like to have the reputation, ranking and things like that based on the number of posts, subjects, etc. as well... been wishing, but my knowledge and time doesn't allow me to learn the coding so well... if at all...

So anyone help further?

MysterySoul, it might just help if you started by telling us which forum you intend to use...

 

[MysterySoul]

Uh, i haven't decided, which is why i am asking... gimme a few options and their features maybe? ...then i probably can tell...

 

[Vector]

What the forum-makers say about their forum systems...

vBulletin is a powerful, scalable and fully customizable forums package for your web site. It has been written using the Web's quickest-growing scripting language; PHP, and is complemented with a highly efficient and ultra fast back-end database engine built using MySQL.

Key features include:

* Fast and efficient database back end
* Template driven interface
* Powerful search engine
* Language system
* User profiles
* Extensive admin control panel
* Unlimited forums/posts
* Email notification
* Support for COPPA

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What is phpBB?

phpBB is a high powered, fully scalable, and highly customizable Open Source bulletin board package. phpBB has a user-friendly interface, simple and straightforward administration panel, and helpful FAQ. Based on the powerful PHP server language and your choice of MySQL, MS-SQL, PostgreSQL or Access/ODBC database servers, phpBB is the ideal free community solution for all web sites.
Who are phpBB?

phpBB are a group of individuals based internationally who believe in Open Source software. The project has been stable since its creation in June 2000 without changes in licensing, leadership or corporate associations. Our goals remain unchanged and clear, to continue developing and supporting a stable, free, Open Source forum system.
Key Features

* Supports popular database servers
* Unlimited forums and posts
* Multiple language interface
* Private or public forums
* Powerful search utility
* Private messaging system
* Complete customisation with templates

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What is SMF?

Simple Machines Forum - SMF in short - is a free, professional grade software package that allows you to set up your own online community within minutes. Its powerful custom made template engine puts you in full control of the lay-out of your message board and with our unique SSI - or Server Side Includes - function you can let your forum and your website interact with each other. SMF is written in the popular language PHP and uses a MySQL database. It is designed to provide you with all the features you need from a bulletin board while having an absolute minimal impact on the resources of the server. SMF is the next generation of forum software, and best of all it is and will always remain completely free!

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What I reckon

From what vBulletin forums I've used, I've never had any trouble. I've never personally installed one so I couldn't tell you how easy/difficult it was.

InvisionFree forums are good, basic, free forums. You don't have to worry about hosting, but if you want a customizeable forum, it's not for you, because you can't add any features. You also can't transfer your forum over, because they own the databases. Unless maybe you ask nicely. Invision sell professional forums which you can install. They have a nice clean interface, but again I've had no experience with setting them up.

phpBB is a popular one. It's fairly easy to set up, and there are lots of modifications out there (with easy-to-follow instructions attached). I think for your purposes this should be high on your list. There are also a lot of skins to choose from if you don't like the default appearance.

As far as simplemachines goes, I've installed it once, but had no other experience with it. It was easy to install, but I'm not sure on the modifiability.

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Hopefully that gives you some idea of what you might want. =)

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Slightly OT...

Junior User (Am I getting my questions answered?)

One word and one emoticon:

Heh.

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Cheers
--Vector

 

[MysterySoul]

Hmmm, let's pick one of a few -- phpBB for now.
Does it allow ranking by number of posts per article/subject,
reputation, warning and last-posted activity rating?

I don't know... is this too much?
What else can you tell me?

 

[Vector]

As this post states on the PHPBB official forum,

I used "rate" as the search term, and found:

Rate users (Dev)
Rate users v1.0.1 (beta)
Rate users (abandoned)

There's also phpbbhacks.com, and I think they have a couple over there.

Your best bet out of that list is the first one, Rate users (Dev). However, I checked phpBBHacks and I found this reputation mod.

I would try the phpBBHacks mod first, and failing that, the phpBB official forum's mod.

Cheers
--Vector

 

[mase]

There is a script for this on http://www.ifskinzone.net -The mod site for IF

 

[DDRtists]

@Vector: Simple Machines has a built in mod installing system, you can view a list online, and click "Install now!" and it will install it without you haven't to manually edit files.

 

[MysterySoul]

Uhh, does it allow system like the first-half of the rank by reputation and the second-half by posts/living in community?

You know, like Webrunner User ('Webrunner' from activity and 'User' by reputation, this is just example)? I hope, there's even more complicated programs to rate, or is there?

 

[DDRtists]

I have no idea what you are asking about, sorry.

 

[MysterySoul]

Heh, is that why i always end up with 'mysterious' names on web?
Making people confused... lol

Well, i meam a system that creates a rank from 2 portions/pieces
and each piece is rated by different thing, i.e. posts and reputation.
I think... or i hope, i spoke it easier to understand now.

 

[Vector]

Uhh, does it allow system like the first-half of the rank by reputation and the second-half by posts/living in community?

Well MysterySoul, a good way to find out would be to install your phpBB forum and install the mod to see if it does what you want.

 

[MysterySoul]

Well MysterySoul, a good way to find out would be to install your phpBB forum and install the mod to see if it does what you want.

Well, that is not possible yet... becouse, i have no connection on my computer and on the other hand -- am not allowed to install anything on my vocational training centre's computer, nor my family computer (shared by family). So i cannot install it...

But does it require programming? I barely have any knowledge, skill or experience in phpBB. :banghead:

 

[Vector]

I barely have any knowledge, skill or experience in phpBB.

Well this may just be your opportunity to gain a bit of all of the above.

From their website,
"XAMPP is an easy to install Apache distribution containing MySQL, PHP and Perl. XAMPP is really very easy to install and to use - just download, extract and start."

What this means for you
You can install XAMPP and run a website from your home computer. Your website will not nessecarily be set up to run on the internet. As a matter of fact, you need to do a few things to achieve that.

HOWEVER, you can access the website on your own computer, so effectively you can set up and run a website without it ever being on the internet. You can see, with your web browser, what it will be like if you were to put it on the internet.

I haven't personally used XAMPP but I've heard good things about it, and they claim that it installs to one directory and is easy to use.

What you should do
Use the time that you "can't do anything." Get some experience with phpBB! Set up your own personal web server on your computer, just for testing. Install the phpBB database on that website, and try installing the mods. If you need help with those things, the internet is saturated with manuals, instructions, tutorials and the like on almost any topic. Failing that, you've always got the option to post your question here.

If that's not an option...
You could always try getting some free webhosting and install the phpBB forums and the mod on that.

When There's A Will, There Is Always a Way!

Good Luck!

--Vector

 

[MysterySoul]

When There's A Will, There Is Always a Way!

Good Luck!

--Vector

Hey, that sounds like FFX and FFX-2's female character Captain Lucil.
Anyways, i thank you and shall try later when i have time and energy.
See/hear ya later!

 

[Oninuva]

I would suggest opening a invision free board and playing around with it. That should give you a basic idea on what kind of funtions you would be looking for. Anyways its free so give it a try!