I found a problem.
I tested 2 users using the extension SMFPasswordHash. The users can login without problems.
But now I found the users can't change their password. Every time I try to do it, I get an error telling the old password is bad. I think this could be a problem of your extension.
What do you think ?
Thank you !
Err, this is not my extension, it's Steve who made the PasswordHash thingy. I had various problems with it: the password worked, but not for all users. It appears to only work correctly with SMF 1.1 RC1 or below from what I've understood.
My solution was painful but simple: I disabled the extension and asked all of my users to reset their passwords.
Yes they can, they just need to use the forgotten password form and enter their username. Then they'll receive an email wich will allow them to change their password.
But I don't understand how the SMF Password Hash works. I installed it like an extension and enabled it. Is that all? How does it work? A tried to log in as a different users and it doesn't work. What have I missed? thx
I was just thinking if you don't find a solution, you may want to install Massmailer to explain your users how to change their passwords, with a direct link to /people.php?PostBackAction=PasswordRequestForm. It's quite useful in this situation.
@medy:
Looking to convert from SMF and I tried the links to your converter script, but I got 404s.
As for general impressions of SMF vs Vanilla, I think I have finally found that which I desire. I well-done, semantic, valid and extensible online community software. I have been using SMF for about 6 months and just installed MKPortal last week. While I initially liked the added features and customizations ability, I found the complete solution bloated, awkward and just plain cluttered (even after turning off many features and altering css and HTML code). Some users like my current setup, probably because they don't know what better alternatives are out there. I looked long and hard for a forum solution that matched my ideals. SMF was the best I could find. Until now.
The only missing feature that I hope comes along shortly (in form of an extension), is an events calendar. Having an integrated month by month calendar linked to current discussions, with upcoming events listed in the side panel is a key bit of functionality for me and my users. I know there are already some developers working on a calendar...
In any case, a big thanks goes out to the developers (Mark O' Sullivan) behind Lussumo!
cheers,
skube
I had a phpbb which I thought was cool too, lots of bells and whistles which I took great pride in setting up, trouble-shooting and fixing. It worked beautifully.
There was only one problem, it scared my users away because it was too complicated in their minds.
That's when I discovered Vanilla, set up a test forum and they came back in droves!
The KISS principle always works best - Keep It Simple Stupid.
I agree with the above comments, it´s just that I have a fairly healthy, active SMF forum at the moment. If I could easily switch the data and users to Vanilla, it would be a done deal.
I ran both in tandem for a while (about 2 months I think) then chopped off the old one once people stopped using it.
However I had nothing of extreme "historical" value that begged to be kept, I even ran a user poll, 99% agreed to let go of the past and move on to the future!
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My solution was painful but simple: I disabled the extension and asked all of my users to reset their passwords.
I finally decided to convert SMF to Vanilla...
SMF version: 1.1 RC3
Vanilla version 1.0.3
I had absolutely no problems with converting categories/comments/users/discussions. It worked like a charm.
http://www.e-participacija.si/forum_EU/
http://www.e-participacija.si/forum2/
But I don't understand how the SMF Password Hash works. I installed it like an extension and enabled it. Is that all? How does it work?
A tried to log in as a different users and it doesn't work. What have I missed?
thx
but i dunno
i have seen vanilla for 10 days
and i am in love with it now
it does not have that ewwy "normal" forum look
it is sooo different
i like different
invision power looks so bad compared to this
i dunno
my oppinion
i especially love the digg theme
soo coool
smf, phpBB, invision power
they all have the same look
i am tired of it
so boring
i actually had an ipb board 2.2.2
it was really cool and all
but it gets boring
There was only one problem, it scared my users away because it was too complicated in their minds.
That's when I discovered Vanilla, set up a test forum and they came back in droves!
The KISS principle always works best - Keep It Simple Stupid.
However I had nothing of extreme "historical" value that begged to be kept, I even ran a user poll, 99% agreed to let go of the past and move on to the future!
cool
^^