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Just thought I'd also post about the following "design flaw" in the rules pages - As you can see, the dropdown could use some work. Länk till full forum post
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We have the ability to queue content in certain forums for manual approval. However, we are unable to allow members specific permissions for specific forums beyond having the ability to read, post, create and download content in said areas. Reason why this matters is that we run a marketplace where members can create their own listings and after somewhile wish to remove the content. Länk till full forum post
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As title indicates - it feels odd that one has to press the enter key 3 times in order to separate AND then gain room under a quote in order to write underneath it. Most users said that they would wish for 1 key press to separate the quote and a 2nd in order to gain enough space to write under it. Right now they get confused and write their replies within the quote accidentially at times. Länk till full forum post
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Imagine empowering your community members to take real-world actions and instantly see their achievements recognized online. That’s the power of Quests, a brand-new feature coming soon to Invision Community. What are Quests?Quests are a flexible, engaging way to gamify experiences both in-person and online. They’re made up of challenges that members complete to finish a Quest. Each completed Quest rewards your members with badges or other rewards of your choice, fostering deeper connections and continued participation in your community. Real-World ImpactQuests were designed to bridge the gap between in-person experiences and online communities. For example, at an event, attendees can scan a QR code to join your community and instantly start a Quest, such as completing a quick fitness challenge or checking in at a booth to earn a prize—with their achievement automatically synced to their online profile. Use Cases Across IndustriesEvents & Conferences – Reward check-ins, session feedback, or networking interactions Musicians & Artists – Include Quest QR codes at shows to link attendees to specific events and continue the community vibe post-tour Sports Teams – Gamify game-day experiences with rewards tied to attending the game or visiting fan zones Creators & Educators – Create challenges for students or community learners to track progress and celebrate milestones Brands & Retailers – Incentivize in-store visits or product demonstrations with instant online recognition But Quests go far beyond event activations. They’re also a powerful in-community gamification tool, enabling you to create achievement-based experiences that motivate members to take action, engage meaningfully, and keep coming back. Tailored Gamification ExperiencesOur achievements system is a great way to collect points and move upwards through the ranks while interacting with the community on a regular basis. Quests takes this a step further by allow you to create specific pathways through the community to earn rewards. For example, you may set all new members on a "Welcome" quest where you complete your profile, post a welcome story and follow five members. On completion they could get a badge or a voucher for money off their next order from your store. Set your Quest achievement rulesWith Quest Achievement Rules, you can tailor exactly what behaviors are rewarded. Whether you’re encouraging members to engage with your forums, onboarding flow, or live events, Quests give you the flexibility to align incentives with your goals. Here are a few ways Quests can be used in your community. Reacting to posts RSVPing to events Following members and content Attending online events or webinars Scanning event-specific QR codes Quests are coming soon!We’re extremely excited to see how you integrate Quests into your community strategy. Whether it’s to bridge the gap between in-person and online interactions, or to build tailored gamification experiences entirely within your platform, Quests unlocks a whole new level of engagement. Share ideas for Quests and ways you might use them in your community. Quests is available for Invision Community Team plans and above.Gå till full artikel
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Imagine empowering your community members to take real-world actions and instantly see their achievements recognized online. That’s the power of Quests, a brand-new feature coming soon to Invision Community. What are Quests?Quests are a flexible, engaging way to gamify experiences both in-person and online. They’re made up of challenges that members complete to finish a Quest. Each completed Quest rewards your members with badges or other rewards of your choice, fostering deeper connections and continued participation in your community. Real-World ImpactQuests were designed to bridge the gap between in-person experiences and online communities. For example, at an event, attendees can scan a QR code to join your community and instantly start a Quest, such as completing a quick fitness challenge or checking in at a booth to earn a prize—with their achievement automatically synced to their online profile. Use Cases Across IndustriesEvents & Conferences – Reward check-ins, session feedback, or networking interactions Musicians & Artists – Include Quest QR codes at shows to link attendees to specific events and continue the community vibe post-tour Sports Teams – Gamify game-day experiences with rewards tied to attending the game or visiting fan zones Creators & Educators – Create challenges for students or community learners to track progress and celebrate milestones Brands & Retailers – Incentivize in-store visits or product demonstrations with instant online recognition But Quests go far beyond event activations. They’re also a powerful in-community gamification tool, enabling you to create achievement-based experiences that motivate members to take action, engage meaningfully, and keep coming back. Tailored Gamification ExperiencesOur achievements system is a great way to collect points and move upwards through the ranks while interacting with the community on a regular basis. Quests takes this a step further by allow you to create specific pathways through the community to earn rewards. For example, you may set all new members on a "Welcome" quest where you complete your profile, post a welcome story and follow five members. On completion they could get a badge or a voucher for money off their next order from your store. Set your Quest achievement rulesWith Quest Achievement Rules, you can tailor exactly what behaviors are rewarded. Whether you’re encouraging members to engage with your forums, onboarding flow, or live events, Quests give you the flexibility to align incentives with your goals. Here are a few ways Quests can be used in your community. Reacting to posts RSVPing to events Following members and content Attending online events or webinars Scanning event-specific QR codes Quests are coming soon!We’re extremely excited to see how you integrate Quests into your community strategy. Whether it’s to bridge the gap between in-person and online interactions, or to build tailored gamification experiences entirely within your platform, Quests unlocks a whole new level of engagement. Share ideas for Quests and ways you might use them in your community. Quests is available for Invision Community Team plans and above.Visa hela artikeln
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While I am rebuilding my search index for Elasticsearch, I noticed that the following SQL-statements take a long time to run: SELECT DISTINCT author_id FROM forums_posts WHERE topic_id=19336 Upon inspecting the indexes available for forums_posts the following was returned: Wouldn't it be sensible to build a dedicated index just for the purpose of rebuilding the search? CREATE INDEX idx_topicid_authorid ON forums_posts (topic_id, author_id); I never cared much for the way the apps I use are built, but given that I have to debug some stuff still, certain performance improvements would be nice. Länk till full forum post
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I made a custom application with a Queue extension task for a client. Before calling it, I set a custom flag for a specific member, whose ID I also pass as the $data['member_id'] variable. Then, in the postComplete() function, I reset the flag for the member once the task is done running: /** * Perform post-completion processing * * @param array $data Data returned from preQueueData * @param bool $processed Was anything processed or not? If preQueueData returns NULL, this will be FALSE. * @return void */ public function postComplete( $data, $processed = TRUE ) { $data = json_decode( $data['data'], TRUE ); # Once the task is complete update the member status to READY $member = Member::load( $data['member_id'] ); $member->custom_flag_field = Suggestion::STATUS_READY; $member->save(); } The code above works just fine as long as there is any data to process for the member. However, when the member has nothing to parse, and preQueueData() returns NULL, the postComplete() function doesn't have any data on which member to reset the flag for. The Task::queue() function should be updated to at least still pass the original $data variable values instead of NULL (or an empty array in v5). This is the current code: if ( method_exists( $extensions[ $key ], 'preQueueData' ) ) { $class = new $extensions[ $key ]; try { $data = $class->preQueueData( $data ); } catch( \OutOfRangeException $e ) { $data = NULL; } if ( $data === NULL ) { if ( method_exists( $class, 'postComplete' ) ) { $class->postComplete( $data, FALSE ); } return; } } Here's my suggested change: if ( method_exists( $extensions[ $key ], 'preQueueData' ) ) { $class = new $extensions[ $key ]; $oldData = $data; try { $data = $class->preQueueData( $oldData ); } catch( \OutOfRangeException $e ) { $data = NULL; } if ( $data === NULL ) { if ( method_exists( $class, 'postComplete' ) ) { $class->postComplete( $oldData, FALSE ); } return; } }I store the original values in $oldData and pass that variable to both preQueueData() and postComplete(). If $data ends up being NULL, it properly passes the original values at least, if $data is a proper array instead, the code keeps processing everything else as usual. === The code is slightly different in v5, where an empty array is passed instead of NULL, but the change is also still relevant for it. Länk till full forum post
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Re: https://invisioncommunity.com/forums/topic/483796-monthly-quota-images-etc/ It would be very helpful to have a monthly upload limit per usergroup. It is also something which could be monetized. Perhaps two limits: one for images (which are usually the problem); and another for all other files. Fuller explanation at the linked page. Länk till full forum post
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Enhancing the Mobile Experience with New PWA FeaturesAs part of our ongoing mission to ensure Invision Community 5 feels as smooth and modern across all devices, we’re pleased to announce several improvements in 5.0.10 that enhance the Progressive Web App (PWA) experience. What is the PWA and how do I use it? A Progressive Web App (PWA) is a mobile-optimized version of your community that users can add to their device’s home screen, just like any regular app. It launches in full-screen and supports push notifications and badges (when enabled). To install the PWA: iOS/iPadOS: Tap the Share button in Safari (square with an arrow), then tap "Add to Home Screen." Android: Tap the three-dot menu in Chrome, then tap "Add to Home Screen." The goal for this update is to make your community feel closer to a native app and to make the PWA more accessible, so lets take a look at what's new! Pull to Refresh on iOSAdding pull-to-refresh in the iOS PWA has been a popular request in our feedback forum and I'm excited to share that it has now been implemented. Just like in a native app, users can swipe down to refresh the page in iOS, making it easier and more intuitive to see the latest content. This feature replaces the Refresh button previously found in the mobile footer and brings the iOS experience in line with modern mobile app standards. light-pull-to-refresh.MP4 dark-pull-to-refresh.MP4 Loading animationNavigating between pages in PWAs could sometimes cause confusion due to the lack of a loading indicator. To alleviate this, a custom loading animation has been added which should reassure your visitors that the next page is actually loading. It’s a subtle addition, but it's one which many visitors would expect to see in modern mobile apps - and now they can! ScreenRecording_06-07-2025 13-25-43_1.MP4 Installation prompt bannerSome users may not be aware that they can install your community directly to their device like a native app. To help with that, we’ve introduced a new installation prompt banner to help guide them through the install process. This banner appears when users are browsing your community in a mobile browser. Tapping the banner brings up step-by-step instructions tailored to their device. It’s a gentle nudge that increases PWA adoption while also respecting your visitors choice with a dismiss button. ScreenRecording_06-07-2025 13-56-44_1.MP4 App icon badgesReceiving a notification on the community now adds a notification badge to the PWA icon on your home screen, even if the PWA isn’t open. It’s a great (and familiar) way to inform your members that there’s fresh content waiting for them, and it's just a single tap away. Badges.mp4 Redesigned enable push promptsEnabling push notifications has never been easier. You are now prompted not only in the main notifications menu, but also when tapping follow on any item. EnableFromMenu.mp4 More improvements coming soonThis is part of our ongoing commitment to make Invision Community 5 the best possible experience on mobile. We’re already working on additional improvements to make the mobile experience even more polished and I look forward to sharing them with you in a future update!Gå till full artikel
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Enhancing the Mobile Experience with New PWA FeaturesAs part of our ongoing mission to ensure Invision Community 5 feels as smooth and modern across all devices, we’re pleased to announce several improvements in 5.0.10 that enhance the Progressive Web App (PWA) experience. What is the PWA and how do I use it? A Progressive Web App (PWA) is a mobile-optimized version of your community that users can add to their device’s home screen, just like any regular app. It launches in full-screen and supports push notifications and badges (when enabled). To install the PWA: iOS/iPadOS: Tap the Share button in Safari (square with an arrow), then tap "Add to Home Screen." Android: Tap the three-dot menu in Chrome, then tap "Add to Home Screen." The goal for this update is to make your community feel closer to a native app and to make the PWA more accessible, so lets take a look at what's new! Pull to Refresh on iOSAdding pull-to-refresh in the iOS PWA has been a popular request in our feedback forum and I'm excited to share that it has now been implemented. Just like in a native app, users can swipe down to refresh the page in iOS, making it easier and more intuitive to see the latest content. This feature replaces the Refresh button previously found in the mobile footer and brings the iOS experience in line with modern mobile app standards. light-pull-to-refresh.MP4 dark-pull-to-refresh.MP4 Loading animationNavigating between pages in PWAs could sometimes cause confusion due to the lack of a loading indicator. To alleviate this, a custom loading animation has been added which should reassure your visitors that the next page is actually loading. It’s a subtle addition, but it's one which many visitors would expect to see in modern mobile apps - and now they can! ScreenRecording_06-07-2025 13-25-43_1.MP4 Installation prompt bannerSome users may not be aware that they can install your community directly to their device like a native app. To help with that, we’ve introduced a new installation prompt banner to help guide them through the install process. This banner appears when users are browsing your community in a mobile browser. Tapping the banner brings up step-by-step instructions tailored to their device. It’s a gentle nudge that increases PWA adoption while also respecting your visitors choice with a dismiss button. ScreenRecording_06-07-2025 13-56-44_1.MP4 App icon badgesReceiving a notification on the community now adds a notification badge to the PWA icon on your home screen, even if the PWA isn’t open. It’s a great (and familiar) way to inform your members that there’s fresh content waiting for them, and it's just a single tap away. Badges.mp4 Redesigned enable push promptsEnabling push notifications has never been easier. You are now prompted not only in the main notifications menu, but also when tapping follow on any item. EnableFromMenu.mp4 More improvements coming soonThis is part of our ongoing commitment to make Invision Community 5 the best possible experience on mobile. We’re already working on additional improvements to make the mobile experience even more polished and I look forward to sharing them with you in a future update!Visa hela artikeln
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When 'Users can see topics posted by other users' is disabled in Forum Permissions, 'Also here' should be disabled for that forum too. Since the most common reason to disable seeing other topics is for HelpDesk-type spaces, and since it is common for forum HelpDesks to deal with inter-member problems, it is better that members are not made aware of other members making potential complaints. Further, when 'see other topics' is disabled, there is no general utility in being aware of who else is using a HelpDesk forum. Länk till full forum post
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Long Post text: editor tool bar does not stay with where you are on the post What I mean, if you are editing a post that has long text and you are at the bottom of the post and you need to edit a line: you have to scroll to get the editor tool bar and when you do that you don't not see the line that you are trying to edit. Is there a setting to control editor toolbar section? Not sure if I explain it right? Länk till full forum post
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If you were using tagging on your IPB V4 and if you have large number of tags, on V5 watch out????? IPB convert those tags and make them available when a user create a topic and load tags in the background that makes editor loading for a long time.... Well, if you have this problem either you have to make your tagging size smaller in the Admin CP or turned tagging off (I am talking about large size of tagging: I have 275 pages each page has almost 80-100 tags) If you have any other solution for this let me know Thanks Länk till full forum post
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I'm writing to propose a significant enhancement to the user login experience: updating the current Google Login handler to use Google's new Google Identity Services (GSI) library. The Current Situation Currently, the Google Login handler uses the traditional OAuth 2.0 redirect flow. When a user clicks "Sign in with Google," they are redirected away from the current page to Google, and then redirected back to a callback URL. While functional, this approach has two main drawbacks: Dated User Experience: The full-page redirect feels disruptive compared to the seamless, pop-up based login experience common in modern web applications. Caching Complexities: This flow is difficult to implement on sites that use aggressive full-page caching for guests (e.g., via Varnish or CloudFront). The server-side session initiation required before the redirect conflicts with serving a static cached page, forcing developers to choose between performance and a seamless login UX. The Proposed Solution: Google Identity Services (GSI) Google has deprecated the old platform library in favor of the new GSI library, which offers a vastly superior user experience. Its key features include: Personalized Button: The ability to render a button that says "Continue as [Name]" along with the user's profile picture. One Tap Login: A streamlined, "zero-click" login prompt for returning users. No Page Redirect: The entire flow happens within a pop-up, and the result (a secure JWT ID Token) is passed directly to a JavaScript callback function, not via a URL redirect. You can see the experience here: Google Identity Services - Sign In With Google The Technical Request To properly support this modern flow, we would need two things from the core Invision Community software: Frontend Support: A native way within the theme system to render the new GSI button, configured to use a JavaScript callback function. Backend Endpoint: A dedicated, secure backend controller designed to: a. Receive the JWT ID Token from the frontend JavaScript. b. Validate the token against Google's public keys. c. Find or create a member based on the email from the validated token. d. Securely create a new session for that member. Why This is a Valuable Upgrade for IC5 Modernizes the Platform: It brings the login experience up to the standard set by leading web platforms, enhancing the perceived quality of IC5. Boosts User Conversion: A seamless, trusted, and personalized login reduces friction, which can directly improve user registration and engagement rates. Solves Caching Issues: By decoupling the login process from the server-side render, it becomes fully compatible with advanced caching strategies, allowing high-traffic sites to achieve maximum performance without sacrificing the user experience. This would be a fantastic evolution for the platform, resolving both UX and technical challenges in one go. Thank you for your time and for considering this important enhancement. Länk till full forum post
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We've all been there. You accidentally remove the wrong block when using the Page Editor, and that custom HTML or WYSIWYG editor block is gone forever. You may have also moved some blocks around, only to realise the layout was perfect before. The new Invision Community 5 Page Editor is a powerful tool that enables you to create custom pages using your community data. We know how effective it is; we have used it to build out this site. We also know the pain of deleting the wrong block or wanting to revert to a previous layout. Our Invision Community 5 July release introduces the ability to roll back to a previous version, providing confidence in using the Page Editor, knowing that any action can be undone. The video shows the Page Editor rollback in action. In this example, I "accidentally" removed a text editor with custom text inside. In the past, this would have meant recreating it from scratch, but now you can view past versions of the page from within the Admin CP and restore it with just a few clicks. Each time you change something when using the Page Editor, such as adding a block, editing a block's settings, or changing the block template, a revision is stored. When you click the "Finish Editing" button, a manual save event is stored which is a great way to navigate the list of changes. Those manual save events act as definitive versions of that page. The filters allow you to review those changes quickly, and even show just the changes you made in your last Page Editor session. Accidental deletes, experimental layouts gone wrong and incorrectly edited settings are now a thing of the past. We hope that you find this new feature useful. I know we will!Gå till full artikel
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We've all been there. You accidentally remove the wrong block when using the Page Editor, and that custom HTML or WYSIWYG editor block is gone forever. You may have also moved some blocks around, only to realise the layout was perfect before. The new Invision Community 5 Page Editor is a powerful tool that enables you to create custom pages using your community data. We know how effective it is; we have used it to build out this site. We also know the pain of deleting the wrong block or wanting to revert to a previous layout. Our Invision Community 5 July release introduces the ability to roll back to a previous version, providing confidence in using the Page Editor, knowing that any action can be undone. The video shows the Page Editor rollback in action. In this example, I "accidentally" removed a text editor with custom text inside. In the past, this would have meant recreating it from scratch, but now you can view past versions of the page from within the Admin CP and restore it with just a few clicks. Each time you change something when using the Page Editor, such as adding a block, editing a block's settings, or changing the block template, a revision is stored. When you click the "Finish Editing" button, a manual save event is stored which is a great way to navigate the list of changes. Those manual save events act as definitive versions of that page. The filters allow you to review those changes quickly, and even show just the changes you made in your last Page Editor session. Accidental deletes, experimental layouts gone wrong and incorrectly edited settings are now a thing of the past. We hope that you find this new feature useful. I know we will!Visa hela artikeln
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I realize the Courses app may not be used by every community, but for those of us who do rely on it, it would be incredibly helpful to have more visibility for our courses on the main forum index. Right now, unless I'm overlooking something, there doesn't seem to be a way to display Courses content via a sidebar or block on the main index - at least not natively. What I'd love to see is a Courses widget (or block) that can be added via the Page Builder or Block Manager, ideally with the following options: Displays one Course at a time in a Grid-style format (matching how it's shown in the app itself). Option to randomize, rotate, or display the latest Course. Ideally usable in the sidebar for visibility on forum index or other pages. This would help drive engagement and make Courses feel more integrated into the overall community experience. Thanks for considering! Länk till full forum post
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Invision Community's advertising system enables the inclusion of linked images in your community's feeds to highlight events, draw attention to important updates, and promote external services. You can even monetise your community by selling advertising space via the built-in commerce tools. In Invision Community 5’s July release, we’ve added several improvements to the advertising system to make advertisement placement more flexible and even allow them to be placed in emails. Let’s dive in! A flexible approach to advertisement placementThe system enables you to place advertisements between topics when viewing a list and between posts when viewing a specific topic. However, the current setup only allows for advertisements to be displayed at set intervals, which may not achieve your desired results. For example, if you set an advertisement to appear every three rows and repeat once, it could end up appearing on the sixth row instead of the intended placement. The update introduces an additional option that allows you to place items via intervals, for example, every 10 rows, or via a specific list position, such as after the third item. In addition, you can now specify which forums you want the advertisements to show, giving you even more flexibility when targeting content. Selling email advertisement slotsNew to our Invision Community 5 July release is the ability to sell advertisements in select emails, such as notifications. You could do this for internal marketing, or to generate revenue for your community. The advert will appear at the top of the email. You can set up advertisement sales from the built-in Commerce functionality. You can choose to sell advertisement space on your community, or you can sell advertisement space in notification emails. Furthermore, you can choose which member groups receive these advertisements as well as target specific areas of the community. In addition to these features, we’ve given the Page Editor widgets a refresh to improve their functionality. We continually strive to enhance existing features, and we hope you enjoy the updates to our advertisement system!Gå till full artikel
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Invision Community's advertising system enables the inclusion of linked images in your community's feeds to highlight events, draw attention to important updates, and promote external services. You can even monetise your community by selling advertising space via the built-in commerce tools. In Invision Community 5’s July release, we’ve added several improvements to the advertising system to make advertisement placement more flexible and even allow them to be placed in emails. Let’s dive in! A flexible approach to advertisement placementThe system enables you to place advertisements between topics when viewing a list and between posts when viewing a specific topic. However, the current setup only allows for advertisements to be displayed at set intervals, which may not achieve your desired results. For example, if you set an advertisement to appear every three rows and repeat once, it could end up appearing on the sixth row instead of the intended placement. The update introduces an additional option that allows you to place items via intervals, for example, every 10 rows, or via a specific list position, such as after the third item. In addition, you can now specify which forums you want the advertisements to show, giving you even more flexibility when targeting content. Selling email advertisement slotsNew to our Invision Community 5 July release is the ability to sell advertisements in select emails, such as notifications. You could do this for internal marketing, or to generate revenue for your community. The advert will appear at the top of the email. You can set up advertisement sales from the built-in Commerce functionality. You can choose to sell advertisement space on your community, or you can sell advertisement space in notification emails. Furthermore, you can choose which member groups receive these advertisements as well as target specific areas of the community. In addition to these features, we’ve given the Page Editor widgets a refresh to improve their functionality. We continually strive to enhance existing features, and we hope you enjoy the updates to our advertisement system!Visa hela artikeln
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When you flag a user as a spammer, their topics and posts are automatically hidden. However, as a moderator, you still see them in the forum listings. What I usually do is select those topics and move them to an archive forum that’s only visible to staff, where we keep other archived posts as well. Suggestion: It would save time and effort if flagged content was automatically moved to an archive forum instead of just being hidden. Ideally, you could set the destination forum in the Spam Prevention → Flagging Spammers settings. I’m aware that you can choose to delete all content when flagging a spammer, but that’s risky - if someone is accidentally flagged, their posts are gone permanently, which isn’t ideal. Länk till full forum post
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In the ACP, I can set the default Album Sort Order. However as is an option with Database settings sections in the ACP, I am unable to delineate the actual order. ie; Ascending (0-9) or Descending (9-0). Adding the ascending/descending option would help to order the albums in a further delineated, desired order. Thank you for your consideration. Länk till full forum post
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I have to talk about one feature only one: Theme Editor Simple Easy to use Visual Screen Size changing logos header footer bla bla bla.. wow Wow I am impressed... Keep up the good work.... Länk till full forum post
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I was perusing the Pages section and noticed the video is not working correctly, checked in both Firefox and Chrome. Going directly to the video URL gives an security warning because of an invalid cert I think: https://invisioncommunity.com/features/pages/ Länk till full forum post
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Hi, The link in Client Area for "Interested in version 5? Click here to review the requirements to gain access. " doesn't seem to be working any more. Nothing happens at all. Länk till full forum post
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Hi, On the forum index page, in Grid view, topics always appear in bold; in Feed view, topics always appear non-bold. Neither case is optimal. Like with forums and sub-forums, I suggest that topics' read/unread status (non-bold / bold) should be displayed on the forum index page. Länk till full forum post
