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posted January 18, 2011 10:48 AM            

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I'm sure there is some way to migrate your data base to a new software platform

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posted January 18, 2011 10:49 AM            

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More smilies would be nice too

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posted January 18, 2011 10:52 AM            

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No, a different board software is incompatible with UBB. Like I said, I can upgrade to the new UBB and keep the same style settings and all of the posts. The smilies would be broken images in all of the posts, though. It's something I have to weigh (this vs that).

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posted January 18, 2011 10:54 AM            

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LL does not need a complete facelift imo.

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posted January 18, 2011 10:59 AM            

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No facelift in my opinion,either.
LL feels like home.
Home does not have to have the newest technologies.
It feels comfy how it is

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posted January 18, 2011 11:00 AM            

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Originally posted by Randall:
It used to wrench my heart having to prune the site and choosing which ones to lose forever (prior to moving to a server with virtually unlimited space). From Ra's dream analyses to YIVY's lexigrams, Lindaland has a rich history that I am not going to discard just for a few extra perks like an ignore button...not to mention all of the more recent and current contributions.

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Absolutely! The energies that helped create Lindaland is alive and moves through the forums as a creative entity that is her soul and back bone. To lose it is unthinkable

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posted January 18, 2011 11:01 AM            

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I don't mind changing things up some (like the Quote Button I added), but I'm not going to throw out the baby with the bath water.

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posted January 18, 2011 11:04 AM            

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You are so wise, Juni. I believe that, too. Lindaland is a thoughtform...created and fed by the thoughts, emotions, and energy of every single contributor. She is alive.

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posted January 18, 2011 11:33 AM            

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I think (if it's possible) the 'Show Signature' automatically checked would be cool.

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posted January 18, 2011 11:34 AM            

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Rooting for #2 and #3 also!

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posted January 18, 2011 11:41 AM            

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I disagree with all of you, and with good reason. Point by point I have rebuttals for everything you said Randall. I will concede that you can purchase an upgrade of your forum software. I suggested switching to a free software that is constantly being improved, and which will stay free. (You can trasfer UBB to SMF, too)

The history is just hoarding. It's letters from a past love that you keep in a shoebox. Those people have passed, and their personalities went with them. If you cared about the history, you wouldn't be cavalier about seeing people to the door. The real personality of LL is whatever today's members bring to the table, same as always.

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posted January 18, 2011 11:55 AM            

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Curious AG when you listen to a favorite tune from your past, are you hoarding memories or the energy from that particular time & tune ?
(edited to add) Memories ARE energy!
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posted January 18, 2011 12:02 PM            

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You're certainly entitled to your opinion, AG.

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posted January 18, 2011 12:09 PM            

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I don't know that this is an apples to apples comparison. If I heard some song on the radio that I don't own, how would I be hoarding it?

With regard to the forum, the history can be saved one way or another. I just question the use of it. I, myself, can take pleasurable strolls down memory lane here whenever I like, and I don't find myself doing it all that often. I don't think I'm unusual in this regard.

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posted January 18, 2011 12:18 PM            

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There's loads of free bulletin boards out there, and I do like some of them. It does say to "proceed with caution" with converting at the link you gave. Anyway, I value Lindaland's history. I think throwing it away is disrespectful. And I love our current platform. I like the idea of making some minor improvements, but I am not going to discard all that we have created over the years. Sorry to disappoint you, AG.

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posted January 18, 2011 12:20 PM            

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You "own" the memory or energy of the tune,yes?

Back to the program, Avatars would be nice but the search function , I believe, would be a most valuable addition.

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posted January 18, 2011 12:28 PM            

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At least now you've given me what I wanted, which was consideration.

I did notice that it said proceed with caution. The point needed to be made that, in fact, many of the forum platforms out there will do conversions (you could try one with a back up copy if you wished to test it). If I were building a forum I'd probably only consider vBulletin (which costs money) or SMF. I don't know if any others have come up in the time since I last researched this, but I think these are pretty solid.

Juni, I still think it's irrelevant. I love all kinds of old songs. I love songs way more than even my old forum posts, so comparing them doesn't really work for me. It's like my old keyboard. It was one that I could actually program music on, and by program I mean something closer to what you'd call record. It stored my songs on an old 3.5" floppy disk. Several years ago now, someone tipped my keyboard over breaking the disk drive. I've not heard any of those songs since. I could've had the drive repaired, but I didn't. I'd still like to listen to what I made, but I can't, and that's the end of it. It's nothing that's going to adversely affect my life from this point forward. It's like a house you used to live in, or a car you used to drive. You remember them, but you don't need them.

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posted January 18, 2011 12:36 PM            

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I disagree. Nothing beats the newest UBB. If anything, I would go with that upgrade.

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posted January 18, 2011 04:20 PM            

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I don't know about the Ubb vs the s-thingy but I second the Search functions and avatars.

And I think Avatars are better than search because I feel "Seeing" a person will hopefully make people reconsider before posting hurtful comments than just a string of alphabets...it's not a sure-shot, but I can dream

P.s. Randall...*puppy dog smilie*

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posted January 18, 2011 04:22 PM            

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Genie Randall granted one wish today.

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posted January 18, 2011 04:23 PM            

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Oh, and a lot of people use an image file instead of an actual pic of themselves with avatars.

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posted January 18, 2011 04:39 PM            

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YAY for the Search Function

I know Randall about the icons...but a kid can dream

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posted January 18, 2011 04:42 PM            

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Well, with the search function restored, the past Forum posts hold even more significance.

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posted January 18, 2011 05:09 PM            

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Go with the Upgrade Randall.... I love the history here... I didn't realise you would lose it if you were to switch... I'd probably CRY!!!

So, how much does the upgrade cost??? I am willing to HELP if needed!!!

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posted January 18, 2011 05:32 PM            

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I appreciate that, SC, but I can't accept.

I haven't decided to upgrade yet. It would be a trade-off with us losing the smilies in all posts prior to the upgrade (lots of broken images). I am weighing the pros and cons. I restored the search function, though.

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