Permissions

[Kenadian]

By default, nobody other than you Leimboy and the Administrators (Duke, Wapwap) have access to this forum.

Each member will have to either apply for access, PM one of us 3 for access (preferably you), and/or can apply via a new form added to "Contact Us" if you want one.

I leave it all entirely up to you so just let me know what you need and I'll make it happen.

BTW, you've been given Super Moderator access but I haven't fully flushed out the permissions for this group so if you can give me an idea of what your permissions are at Hitech I can get started. BTW, if you require more or less accesses here that too won't be a problem.

 

[Leimboy]

Thanks Duke! Mucho excellente!
Me and Wappy should be quite OK as administrators for our forum. If needed we'll request changes later.

Members applying for access is the way it works over at hitech as well, so this is good.
The way a totally new member will join us is to first register at fragtard.net, then apply for membership on our forum, am I right? This is the way it worked over at hitech too and we're happy with that.

I think my permissions on hitech is something along the line of: full access to our forum (regarding posts and posting), none for the level above (like, the rest of the site). This, I think, will be optimal if you can adjust to something like that.
In principle I would have restricted my access first and then open up what is needed.

 

[Kenadian]

You should have full Super Moderator Level Access which means you have control over this forum and pretty much all forums sitewide (except Staff Forums).

I think we'll just have to wait and see how it goes and dial in the permissions better as we move forward. If it's not enough then I'll move you to either a Site Admin or Admin position.

The only reason I didn't originally is because Site Admin isn't configured yet and since you're doing just this area Site Admin didn't exactly sound right lol. Actually, the site permissions are a bit of a mess right now and don't even get me started on the Ranking System.

 

[Leimboy]

I.WANT.RANKINGS!

Right! I didn't think of the permissions as pre-defined groups. No worries, we'll fine-tune this as we go.
I'll post in this thread if I have questions about permissions, just so my questions doesn't float all over the forum as I usually do

 

[Kenadian]

Of course you want rankings, who doesn't

Just an FYI, this is the newest version of vBulletin and I'm not quite acclimated to it yet. I'm a full series behind at Lifesupporters.com and that's the vBulletin I can work with in my sleep.

vBulletin 4.x series is as robust as it is a PITA and it will take me some time to wrap my head around all of it. Of course we can make anything happen at this point, it's just a bit cumbersome until I get all the usergroups sorted.

 

[Leimboy]

No worries Duke, I was only kidding about the rankings (I'm not even sure what to use them for) and other stuff.
Take your time to get familiar with the new software and give us the goodies when you're ready

 

[Kenadian]

Well I think we need to feel like this place is home so we gotta have some goodies lol.

I'm open to suggestions but if they mean I have to get on my knees, I'll have to defer you all to wappy.

 

[Leimboy]

We'll see, Duke. We'll see *evilgrin*

 

[Kenadian]

OK Leimboy, you mentioned to me earlier that you might be interested in having this forum unhidden but not fully, is this true or did I dream it?

If it is true, what are your thoughts on level of exposure?

Do you:

1. Want people to see the forum Category Only when on the main forum index with a locked icon on it and instructions on how to gain entry?
2. Want people to be able to view the forum discussions as well but not be able to respond to them without gaining proper access?
3. Have limited discussion access in the form of responding to current topics but no ability to create new topics?
4. Have full access similar to the rest of the site?

I'm pretty sure I can cater the access level to whatever you want. Just let me know the details and I'll set it up.

 

[Leimboy]

It was all an evil dream....

Just kidding
I was thinking out loud about making our forum less hidden than it is today, but first we'll have a voting on that subject in our forums so everyone can voice their opinions on the matter.
One of your choices are spot on for what I wish for, but I won't give any leads of what it is for now. I want people to voice their opinion without any influence by me

I'll arrange a poll right now.

 

[Kenadian]

OK I'm hoping I did this correctly but who knows really?

A new usergroup has been created titled "332 Officer". This group comprises of all current membership who has entry into the 332 Hidden Forum, nobody else will be allowed to join this group without Leimboy's approval since it's essentially a Moderator Level (Staff) Usergroup.

I'll be creating a custom .png image for this Usergoup (because the text sux) and it will eventually link to your blog page here at Fragtard.net. I have to sort out the top navbar (just below the header) and relocate the Search Box, once that's done a 332 Viking Link will be created and linked to your blog page as well. BTW, the 332 Blog Page will be custom skinned for you fella's so start up your imaginations because it should entice people to join your ranks.

Also, the 332 Officers are all visible on the Forum Leader Page just for added 332 visibility.

I've opened up the Squadron Forum and the 332 Viking Squadron Forum to the public. I've also posted a Sticky in the 332 Viking Squadron Forum just so the forum isn't blank. Leimboy, you can edit it to whatever you think it needs to say; I just didn't want an empty forum there.

If I messed anything up, please let me know.

 

[Leimboy]

Sweet! Thanks Duke! The .png r0x0rz

 

[Kenadian]

Glad you're happy Leimboy

BTW, I also changed the color of your usernames and made it a bit lighter orange so you stand out from regular membership. Pretty much everything I do for 332 around here is going to be structured to make you stand out from the rest whenever possible.

 

[Leimboy]

Sweet!
I'm a bit envious on the others for having the badge and I'm not though

 

[Kenadian]

Your permission set doesn't allow for usage of the badge

If you really want it I'll see what I can do.

 

[Leimboy]

Never mind Duke, I'll manage. I'll envy the others but I'll manage
My leaf is also cool and I would feel naked without it (ten points for anyone making the Bible reference )

 

[Kenadian]

There's plenty of room behind that leaf, believe me

 

[Leimboy]

Heeeey! How do you know that?

 

[Kenadian]

Wappy told me

 

[HaJa]

B-) Don't tell the rest of the story, i've got a bad picture in my mind already ..