THAT is why we need so many add-ons
Some suggestions are just plain massive. A good example is the CMS suggestion. This isn't a feature suggestion; this is a product suggestion, a potentially very complex product suggestion. While XenForo is a framework, it is primarily based around the forum software; that is presumably why you're all here. That is likely to be our primary product for the foreseeable future. While it may be worthwhile for us to create a CMS, this would have a knock on effect on everything else we do so this (or any new product) is not something we could take on lightly. In my opinion, it's unfair to cite the lack of a CMS as a failing of a forum software package. It may be something that you need and it may be provided by others, but it's still separate from a forum and our primary product. If you need a CMS that is natively integrated with your forum, unless there's an add-on that you're comfortable with, XenForo is unlikely to fit that and I'm not in a position to say if or when it would fit that.
Heck, there are already a bunch that are still on 1.2.x series now... so I would agree that won't change (the philosophy) when 2.0 comes out. If you read here, you would think that it was MANDATORY that you upgrade to 2.0 when it is released.I don't think that was the only reason they didn't move onto vb4 or 5.
I do think there's going to be a decent amount of sites that stay on xf 1.x for several months, maybe even a year+ after release. The jump isn't going to be instant, that's for sure. Unless of course you don't use a custom style or any add ons and don't mind working out bugs.
If you read here, you would think that it was MANDATORY that you upgrade to 2.0 when it is released.
but I think what Admins want is to bring Thread-content forward to the "Homepage"
Wasn't this the option with vB5?You can continue to use XF1 if you prefer, it's not compulsory to upgrade.
I think some people are just confused about its definition. It is not a portal (or similar), it is a system which can stand on its own and the purpose is to easily manage all content of a website. If people want something to simply show content from the forum on a homepage, they can't really call that a CMS. Not that there is anything wrong with such an add-on, but I do not expect an official release for this from what Mike posted.As from what I understand, everyone interprets "CMS" differently.
It wouldn't be a problem adding other content types.I have no idea if that idea can be expanded upon to include other content.
It wouldn't be a problem adding other content types.
At the very least though I would have to rename the add-on
I think some people are just confused about its definition.
That may or may not be a correct guess, however a thoroughly written CMS can do all that and could be sold separately, attracting more customers. Another point is do people care about portals? Whenever I see one I skip it because it's just plain boring looking.99% of people don't need a CMS. They need a homepage/portal with a widget manager. I thought it a bit strange that Mike referred to a CMS as he must know that's not what most people really want (even if they don't really know the difference).
If XF2 brought in a widget framework system then that's a lot of the hard work done and something like Brogan's portal would be more than enough for most people's needs.
As you describe it, this is already available in the core. Watch Nodes, Watch Threads, all customizable and filtered to an individuals requirements including notification by email or when they return and check their Alerts.1). The ability to 'push' content in some kind of activity stream that users can filter/customize to their requirements; this way they get the latest and greatest fed to them when they next return without having to go looking for it.
As you describe it, this is already available in the core. Watch Nodes, Watch Threads, all customizable and filtered to an individuals requirements including notification by email or when they return and check their Alerts.
As for a CMS, that is exactly what XenForo is and does. It is a Content Management System. There are add ons available to enhance more specific content and portals to arrange displays to your liking. And there is an abundance of styles to present the whole package to to your members to your liking.
No, you're missing the point. You are asking for features/functionality that is already in the core that is intuitive and user friendly. If you want enhanced functionality to "push" specific information to users then buy the add on that suits your purpose.I'm already aware of all of this, but you're missing the point.
No, you're missing the point. You are asking for features/functionality that is already in the core that is intuitive and user friendly. If you want enhanced functionality to "push" specific information to users then buy the add on that suits your purpose.
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