Do you think we should upgrade to vBulletin 4?

The Conqueror · 02-04-2011, 08:15 PM

Well, there are plenty of bugs and other sorts of issues. I think its about time we upgrade to vBulletin 4.
What do you think?

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thetechfreak · 02-04-2011, 11:45 PM

Absolutely, 3.8.6 needs to be upgraded. If bugs reduce and there is better seo I am with v4

Rahim · 03-04-2011, 12:20 AM

vBulletin isnt free?

The Conqueror · 03-04-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rahim

vBulletin isnt free?

It isn't free. However, I reckon that the upgrade to version 4 is free.

If the license was in active status when vBulletin 4.0 is released, TDF is eligible to get the update free of charge. And since we are using vBulletin since a long time, I think we are eligible for the free upgrade.

Gaurav Bhattacharjee · 03-04-2011, 11:23 AM

Voted: 'Yes'

Garbage · 03-04-2011, 11:27 AM

Unless there is some issue with latest release, there is no point *asking* if we want to update. It's a MUST!

@vi · 03-04-2011, 06:50 PM

Don't know about version, but I think we need change in Theme

khmadhu · 03-04-2011, 07:17 PM

they can try phpbb.. or a similiar one..

thetechfreak · 03-04-2011, 08:10 PM

Nah man, I hate phpbb.

DigitalDude · 03-04-2011, 10:06 PM

only 3.x versions are free. upgrade to V4 is paid.

anyway Digit can pay that spare change. can't they ?

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Garbage · 03-04-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DigitalDude

only 3.x versions are free. upgrade to V4 is paid.

anyway Digit can pay that spare change. can't they ?

_

hmm... Considering the ads they are showing on the forum and on their site, they should be able to!

The Conqueror · 03-04-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DigitalDude

only 3.x versions are free. upgrade to V4 is paid.

anyway Digit can pay that spare change. can't they ?

_

Upgrade to version 4 is free if they were running the v3 license when v4 was launched which certainly the case is. So the upgrade is free.

rajan1311 · 03-04-2011, 11:13 PM

TDF is easily making thousands of $$$ a month....a few hundreds a year will not hurt...they should upgrade imo, no reason not to...

Garbage · 03-04-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rajan1311

TDF is easily making thousands of $$$ a month....a few hundreds a year will not hurt...they should upgrade imo, no reason not to...

Proof / Support?
Source?

thetechfreak · 03-04-2011, 11:50 PM

man now a days there is even ad's between posts.
Slowly becoming too much.

rajan1311 · 04-04-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Garbage

Proof / Support?
Source?

being a webmaster myself, i can guess....friend owns a site much smaller than tdf and makes $500 a month and has far less ads too...so its a pretty safe bet...how much did you think they make? sure they have other expenses,but $180 odd a year will not hurt....good to see tdf on new servers, far far better now, was so slow before...

**ico** · 04-04-2011, 07:48 AM

I think there are two banners. One at the top and one below.

thetechfreak · 04-04-2011, 08:03 AM

@ico
For some reasons I see ad's between what the thread starter has posted and the first post.

**ico** · 04-04-2011, 08:05 AM

hmm okk..not in my hands. I usually block that on my desktop. We do need a solution for mobile users though.

Garbage · 04-04-2011, 08:19 AM

Actually, I can't see any ad on TDF. Adblock Plus FTW!

**Krow** · 04-04-2011, 04:43 PM

Upgrade now now now!

Many more themes to choose from and all the plugins we use will have support for sure. Current versions always help.

vB4 is stable now.

sparx · 08-04-2011, 03:38 PM

BUMP!

furious_gamer · 08-04-2011, 03:39 PM

Does TDF running in VB4 now? or we need some serious upgrade? mods, please change the themes, it's very boring.

**Krow** · 08-04-2011, 03:41 PM

Will any admins respond here? IMHO upgrading is the best idea.

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Originally Posted by furious_gamer

Does TDF running in VB4 now? or we need some serious upgrade? mods, please change the themes, it's very boring.

furious_gamer · 08-04-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Krow

Will any admins respond here? IMHO upgrading is the best idea.

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Much better themes are available for vB4 as compared to vB 3.8.x IIRC.

Oh, sure they will respond. Let's wait and see.