Some board functions to be removed, to lighten server load.

[griffin]

With the upgrade of this boards software a few months back, a number of new features appeared. Most of them appear to be fairly redundant at this time, and just adds to our server load.

This is more of an advance warning, so that people know that these things will be disappearing soon, and not to think that it is just a technical fault with the board. But if you know of a reason why any of these should be kept (within the context of our board), please post here with your reasons. Some of these may be reinstated if we relocate to a server with unlimited usage and is more reliable.

- Visitor messages (this is definitely going, as it is being mis-used, and not necessary here with the Private Messaging option).
- Social Groups (not being removed yet, but is being watched to make sure it doesn't get mis-used again - the board rules apply on all board related areas).
- Friends Feature, in members' profile page (seems to be an unnecessary)
- Albums (adds to the server load, and there are other options for free hosting of your images).
- Visitor Tracking (also seems to be unnecessary).

[MV75]

Explain what visitor tracking covers please. Thanks.
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[dirge]

MV75, if you look at a user's profile, you'll see who the last ten visitors were.

[roller]

i was initially against the friend thing

it seemed weird and ultra modern and sissy

but i like it now

[iceburn]

griffin, is there anyway for us to determine (search and filter) members by their locations?

[Pulse]

griffin, is there anyway for us to determine (search and filter) members by their locations?

You mean weirdos like me who encrypt where they live?

[griffin]

griffin, is there anyway for us to determine (search and filter) members by their locations?

I think only admin can do it, and as pulse pointed out, people who don't want their location revealed, wouldn't show up in the search.

There is a privacy issue here as well, which some people might not want others being able to track them down, or get an idea of where they might be located if they aren't a very active member.

[iceburn]

that's cool...no worries then.
just asking as it would be good for orders and i guess we have discussed this thoroughly before. thanks

[JuzMel]

Can we keep friend's feature and social groups please? I like the idea of having many friends... hehe

[iceburn]

mei..griffin needs to reduce cost for the board.
moreover i really feel its "quite" redundant feature too

social group can be kept at the moment