Reputation System

[GrandOldTeam]

We've had to remove the reputation system.

Alright, alright. Settle down. Read the below before kicking off in the replies.

As mentioned here;

'Rep' is not a core component of the forum software. We used a third party modification and plugged it in. The developer sold it to a company in Vietnam who have subsequently been found guilty of shenanigans and been expelled from providing modifications for the forum software we use.

Given its not supported, its living on borrowed time as with every update performed on the forum software, the reputation system becomes more vulnerable and more unstable.

I know this isn't going to be a popular move to most on here, but I can't risk the security of the forum. On our latest upgrade, we couldn't proceed without addressing the below. We're advised;

The two security issues are XSS vulnerabilities. XSS (Cross Site Scripting) issues allow scripts and malicious HTML to be injected into the page, potentially allowing data theft or unauthenticated access.

^ And that's that.

Usually, we can just pickup another piece of software that plugs in but currently, there's no alternative available. The demand isn't there. Most forum owners don't see a need for a reputation system, given the is now plentiful opportunities to show your appreciation of a post via a 'Like', as well as the opportunity to comment on member profile pages - as well as of course, the private messaging facility.

That said, there are some forums in the same boat as us - wanting a reputation system, and one which improved on the last in offering greater functionality, as well as crucially, a secure script that doesn't compromise the forum. We've joined this mini crowd surfing effort, and will be funding the development of this new reputation system.

But for the foreseeable future, there is no reputation system on GrandOldTeam.

@Woolly Blue will be projecting leading the '24/7' search for a new reputation system. Feel free to send your comments directly to him.

 

[Elong]

Thank god for the ignore feature.

If they ever take that, im GONE.

They need to upgrade the feature so that if you have someone on ignore, they can't quote you, I know you don't get a notification but the fact that they still wish to partake in a conversation with you despite the fact you'd rather crap in your hands and clap is annoying.

 

[Dithering Dougie]

They need to upgrade the feature so that if you have someone on ignore, they can't quote you, I know you don't get a notification but the fact that they still wish to partake in a conversation with you despite the fact you'd rather crap in your hands and clap is annoying.

How do you mean mate...

 

[Goat]

They need to upgrade the feature so that if you have someone on ignore, they can't quote you, I know you don't get a notification but the fact that they still wish to partake in a conversation with you despite the fact you'd rather crap in your hands and clap is annoying.

It just requires self control.

Never click the show ignored messages button and everything is rosy in the world.

 

[Elong]

How do you mean mate...

If you ignore someone, they ignore you perhaps. Could be mental like.

As if I could put you on ignore!

 

[Elong]

It just requires self control.

Never click the show ignored messages button and everything is rosy in the world.

So hard though, so hard to remain strong.

 

[Dithering Dougie]

If you ignore someone, they ignore you perhaps. Could be mental like.

As if I could put you on ignore!

You'd miss half the Howard thread!

 

[Goat]

So hard though, so hard to remain strong.

The first hour is the hardest, stay strong brother.

 

[Elong]

You'd miss half the Howard thread!

I don't think I miss it at all lol

 

[Prevenger17]

Is that an olive branch I see between Elong and Doug? What the eff has happened here?!

 

[Elong]

Is that an olive branch I see between Elong and Doug? What the eff has happened here?!

Had an epithany the other week, this place is basically a bunch of internet weirdos chatting about Everton and there's not really any need for all the angst is there, so a clean slate for all but one member, feels good to be a pacifist for a while.

 

[Prevenger17]

Had an epithany the other week, this place is basically a bunch of internet weirdos chatting about Everton and there's not really any need for all the angst is there, so a clean slate for all but one member, feels good to be a pacifist for a while.

Wow. Racking my brains to think of what member you're talking about. The only person on my list is Zatara. Haven't a clue if he's a bulb or not, just can't abide his crimes against quoting.

 

[Dithering Dougie]

Is that an olive branch I see between Elong and Doug? What the eff has happened here?!

It happened a few weeks ago.

I always thought he was alright really and I never meant to annoy him in the begining defending Osman.

 

[chicoazul]

Ok lads let them be your strength and follow their lead.

Come on, hugs all round.

 

[Elong]

You take away rep, you bring back the love, it's like fuckn Woodstock in here at the moment.

SOMEONE CHIN SOMEONE FFS

 

[Elong]

Ok lads let them be your strength and follow their lead.

Come on, hugs all round.

STARTING WITH YOU LAD