We've been running the "Vintage" theme for quite a few years, and we're at version 1.1.17 . At this time I've become tired of clearing the "Manage Membership" page of "Comment Spammers" "Spam Bots" etc, etc.. I think we're up to 31 pages of me "Banning" IP Addresses, User Names, and Email Addresses... :laugh: I'm rejecting approximately 50-100 "Joining" members a day. Two times a day I'm clearing the page. :crazy2:
The fellow who setup the website for us originally is difficult to get in contact with, and isn't always willing to make changes on the theme.
Any help available with this ?
Hi,
"(Vintage Theme)" I made , but what is it specifically you need help with??
Quote from: Cycle on Jan 06, 13, 09:57:08 PM
We've been running the "Vintage" theme for quite a few years, and we're at version 1.1.17 . At this time I've become tired of clearing the "Manage Membership" page of "Comment Spammers" "Spam Bots" etc, etc.. I think we're up to 31 pages of me "Banning" IP Addresses, User Names, and Email Addresses... :laugh: I'm rejecting approximately 50-100 "Joining" members a day. Two times a day I'm clearing the page. :crazy2:
The fellow who setup the website for us originally is difficult to get in contact with, and isn't always willing to make changes on the theme.
Any help available with this ?
under your admin security settings> anti spam > at the bottom you can ask question that are pre- set buy you to authenticate that they are humans and not robots>
Please note not sure about the old versions of SMF, but if not you'll need to upgrade your SMF to the current version>
Any trouble, let us have temp admin permission so we can check the out for you!
regards,
Maxx
Quote from: Maxx on Jan 07, 13, 11:02:21 AM
Please note not sure about the old versions of SMF, but if not you'll need to upgrade your SMF to the current version>
Any trouble, let us have temp admin permission so we can check the out for you!
regards,
Maxx
I think we're outdated as far as compared to the new version of SMF.
Example: We have
Required strength for user passwords (?):Low- character minimum
Medium- cannot contain username
High- high mixture of different characters
This is a sample of the choices we have as far as setting security. There's no area to set-up "Security Questions" etc.
We're a little behind the times I believe.
Maxx I've set you up as an Admin. and your username is Maxx and I've PM'ed you your password.
And Mr.Jeff, I have taken the liberty to set you up as an Admin. also, and your username is Crip. Your password is en route as well if you'd like to have a look around, since it's originally your baby. :laugh:
Yeah, actually, I don't believe the security questions were added until SMF 2.x came out but they do help. Also, SMF2 is much better with security issues than SMF 1.x. Combine that with the fact that Crip really isn't doing much as far as designing new themes for SMF 1.X and your best bet will probably be to eventually migrate to SMF 2.X, latest stable version 2.0.3 though we are doing some testing with SMF 2.1 at this point though I doubt that Crip will be releasing any 2.1 versions of themes until it has been officially released.
As for the Vintage theme, I remember the name but it's so old, I don't remember what it even looks like. ;)
@ ZarPrime ===
Vintage Theme pic:
I have your info , I'll get a look ASAP!
Quote from: Cycle on Jan 07, 13, 11:22:19 PM
And Mr.Jeff, I have taken the liberty to set you up as an Admin. also, and your username is Crip. Your password is en route as well if you'd like to have a look around, since it's originally your baby. :laugh:
yes guys I was thinking he may need to upgrade, how ever I don't know itf the Capatcha or what it's called has that version available We/He could Check the SMF mods for it!
KeyCaptcha
http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=2839 (http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=2839)
NOTE will work for him!!!
regards,
Maxx
I would upgrade to the newest SMF software and add some mods like:
Add security verification to the Login page
Bad Behavior mod
cb|Emailogin
Stop Spammer
Bot Buster
Anti-Spam Links
Login Security
You can add some or all. Descriptions and downloads are over at the SMF site. The latest software version is more secure than older ones too.
We've been using these because of all the fake posters and spammers. I would have given up our site if I still had to deal with spammers manually. It just takes to long. :P
At one point we went overboard with security at US Cleaners Network (as Crip can tell you ;D). We've cut back a bit and found a happy medium.
So if he does go with 2.0 , he'd have to find him another Theme , "Vintage" is very old , & not on my 1.1 updated list of Themes..
Crip~
We always recommend upgrading for those purposes, but some do not want to changes their custom stuff like mods and themes etc. Not to mention we offer to help them upgrade!!
But he can fix his problem for now with a mod. then take his time to upgrade.
I agree upgrading is the best way, but... that's us! lol!
Heck I'm making themes for the 2.1 version already, I'm always looking forward and not back >>N
regards,
maxx
True Maxx ,
===>so , it's really Cycle call on this..
With all the great themes Crip turns out regularly there must be something he would like? :)
Yes, upgrading can be a lot of work. :P
Quote from: Scrubmeister on Jan 08, 13, 09:24:16 PM
Yes, upgrading can be a lot of work. :P
But really worth it in the long run..
Quote from: Crip on Jan 09, 13, 07:59:43 AM
Quote from: Scrubmeister on Jan 08, 13, 09:24:16 PM
Yes, upgrading can be a lot of work. :P
But really worth it in the long run..
:gp:
Yes, I can attest to both those statements!!!! :laugh:
See-ya
Mitch
Thank you for all your input Crip, Maxx, and members. I haven't replied because I was in the middle of an ISP change over, at home.
Well I couldn't seem to make the KeyCaptcha merge onto the site. I believe downloaded it properly, however I couldn't seem to install it... I was able to make a different Mod load up and curve some of the Spambots... I somehow managed to load up "Social networks profile block" which seem to take care of most of the Russian, Ukraine, and some Chinese registrants. It probably curbed over 80% of the sign-ups.. It went from 20-30 registrants twice daily down to 10-15 a day.
Unfortunately I'm no internet programmer/code writer, so as for making a changeover to 2.0 I'd be a little lost in the dark. I wouldn't be against learning, I'm just not sure I'd want to wipe out the current site trying to Hack Up an installation attempt of 2.0. :crazy2:
I haven't looked at any of the current themes because we were happy with the "Vintage" theme, and it's color Green/Black was the reason for being chosen.
If I knew enough about color and it's coding and how that works I could probably be happy with any number of Crips themes, or possibly a default theme if I had the ability to change the color and header to match what we have now. I am partial to Crips theme, they tend to some of the nicest available.
Most of the reason for not switching/upgrading software was from past conversations with the original fellow who set the site up. I was always stuck on the look of the "Vintage" theme and later as the SMF software changed, and mods became cooler and more accessible the things I wanted to add in some cases weren't supported by the older software or weren't going to merge with the "Vintage" theme without major code writing etc... At least that is how I grasped the conversations between him and I on the subject of adding newer mods to our theme etc.
There are other things that didn't pan out as far as progress and mods to our site, but what I've listed above are the basics of my dilemmas... :)
Thanks,
Cycle
Say,
Friend if you are happy, then so are we, got to stick with what works for you the 1,17 is stable version of SMF and if you've cut down on the spammers that's a big plus> Thanks for getting back and letting know what you decided and, that will mark this thread as complete!
Anything else.... Just ask!
regards,
Maxx and the Zone team!
Cycle ,
u upgrade to 2.0 , i'll update "Vintage Theme" 4 U =// 2.0 //..just a thought..
It's really not that difficult to upgrade SMF from 1.1.x to 2.x. Just make sure you've got backups of everything, the site and the database.
Quote from: Crip on Jan 20, 13, 08:10:50 AM
Cycle ,
u upgrade to 2.0 , i'll update "Vintage Theme" 4 U =// 2.0 //..just a thought..
Sounds like a pretty good deal to me. O0
Crip I really appreciate your offer, and I'm more than happy to upgrade.
I tried yesterday and today, to upgrade the software which I thought I'd be capable of doing through the "Admin Panel" .. And I did back-up the site in the Admin. Panel just in case I wiped the site out in the process. At least I think I backed it up properly... :laugh:
It wouldn't allow me to make the switch. So I was reading through the SMF Manual and the way I interpreted it, I should have been capable of the switch through the Forum Admin Panel.
When trying to download several different attempts, I continually received this message.
"Error
The package you tried to upload either is not a valid package or has become corrupted. "
Is this something where the site needs to be in the "Off Mode" where as not to have members online while in the process of Downloading?
And ZarPrime,
You're right Jeff's offer is a fantastic deal... Hopefully I can pull off the upgrade... :crazy2:
Thanks again,
Cycle
Bro '
you just need the 2.0.3=>Large\Upgrade Package , Ftp:// and that's it.
this site was once was "(SMF 1.1)" until I decided to upgrade.
*/* http://download.simplemachines.org/
You do not use the Package Manager to 2.0 upgrade , you download
the Zip , and FTP [all] of it = up to where all your forum is now ,
+ overwrite everything there ., then run the UPGRADE.PHP which
takes about 10min. Max =>
but i'd Back Up everything 1.st.. your Database and all of your
FILES AND FOLDERS just incase of a bobo happens you got them safe.
Crip~
Well first I had to get the FTP server info username/password. It took a few days to obtain from the Hosting Service. After obtaining that and logging on, I realized I'd be in over my head trying to make the swap. :o
It would probably be like asking/telling someone here to do a Valve Shim adjustment on their motorcycle to clear up a rough idle on the bike.... I know, I know, most of you just shook your head and thought to yourselves... What did he just say? while rubbing your foreheads... :crazy2:
That's how I felt when I went in to the FTP Server Data Base... I looked at all those folders, and said to myself, where would I begin? :idiot2:
So I poked around a little bit and said (out loud) let me walk away before I wipe something out... :2funny:
Is there a particular folder/file I would be looking for to start in?
Example: File:.htpasswd
forum
File:index.htm
Thanks,
Cycle
Lol..
You really should understand what your doing so , I do suggest you go to SMF 2.0 Support and ask them where/how to upgrade , I'm sure it's been asked before..
- http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?board=147.0 // or read here // http://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Upgrading //
regards...
Thanks, Jeff and members for pointing me in the right direction. I asked for assistance over on simplemachines.org and a fellow going by the screen name "mashby" made the upgrade/conversion from 1.1.17 to 2.0.4 to our forum. It was a smooth transition, and took him about 15 minutes or so.
I couldn't thank him enough, and he's awesome. 8) He also uses a "Crip" theme on his site, and is impressed with Jeff's work.
I hope to stick around here at CripZone and maybe learn something. :)
good you guys sorted it..
yeah , were open here 24/7 for support.
Hello Mr.Jeff and team..
Any luck/headway with updating the Vintage Theme to run with 2.0.4 ?
hey cycle - -
Nah , it's just too old to update , & I'm sorry about that!
Jeff,
I'm sorry to hear that, but it's ok.
We did find another theme of yours that we like, however the color is what is holding us up from making the switch. Is it possible to change one color in a theme to the Vintage Green Color?
yes , it's possible with some work -
--which Theme is it ?
RedZone88
Ok..?
Ha ha, I thought you'd know the answer by osmosis...
Swap the Red for the Green..
can you change the red / to the green??> ... if so, go right ahead and do that.
Yes, that's what I'm asking. Because I don't know exactly how it works, I assumed that it would be possible to go into the RedZone88 template, and remove the code that commands it to "Show" Red in certain areas. and replace it with the code that commands it to "Show" Green in those same areas...
Is that how it works or no?
Is it as simple as me writing this paragraph?
Or is it.... Ok take the Engine out of the Motorcycle for a lengthy rebuild and have less hair at the end of the project? :2funny:
Yes --
Photoshop will work well , and so does Gimp software work on colors..need any help wee's here.
Just make Red to Green ? I reckon..
http://www.jpr62.com/demos/Themes/redzone88/images/theme/main_block.png
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