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Site updates

I’d like to announce a few exciting site updates. More amazing changes will be announced in the next few days.

  • Speed: The OpenDesigns code is being revamped to preform less database queries. THis process should be finished in the next few days, and will eliminate up to %90 of all database queries
  • Forums: The forums are now running on the awesome BBPress. This will improve speed, reliability and integration with WordPress, as well as enhance the overall user experience. You may notice that the forum posts from the last few days are missing. Well, it took that long to do the transfer, and we didn’t want the forum offline for that long.
  • Forum Moderators: As much as we love free all the discussions going on around here, let’s admit: it becomes way too ugly way too fast. If you think you have it in you to be an official OD peacemaker, apply now to join the OD 2009 moderator lineup.
Posted by LobsterMan on January 12th, 2009 at 6:14 am In Uncategorized | Comments RSS

11 Comments

  1. NickyD   Jan. 12th 2009 at 2:13 pm

    Well, I was a moderator, and would still like to be one, so continue to consider myself. Thanks.

  2. Ainslie   Jan. 13th 2009 at 10:05 am

    Welcome back Joe.

    I have been kind of vocal in criticising things around here recently. I hope this now means the site is going to be run better.

    Anyway, I wish you every success.

  3. uberlemurguy   Jan. 13th 2009 at 2:33 pm

    Very nice! I wish to apply as a moderator. I want to be involved with the code of the frontend and backend.

  4. Colum McGaley   Jan. 13th 2009 at 3:12 pm

    Can I apply to be a mod?

  5. LobsterMan   Jan. 14th 2009 at 11:45 am

    Sure you can. Send me a message through the contact page
    http://www.opendesigns.org/email-user/?user=LobsterMan

  6. SuperiorDesign   Jan. 15th 2009 at 11:16 am

    wow… great job. It’s great to see such progress.

  7. conartistdesigns   Mar. 15th 2009 at 6:01 am

    I would still like to be one. i replied back to your offer for it… But do still not have privileges. I know you are busy, I’m just reminding you in case you forgot. Thanks

  8. uberlemurguy   Apr. 22nd 2009 at 5:19 pm

    HOW ABOUT DOING SOMETHING. THIS COMMUNITY IS DEAD.

  9. Gnome   Apr. 27th 2009 at 5:53 am

    Designs are being approved with some regularity. I’ve cut the queue down a bit.

  10. AndriesLouw   May. 14th 2009 at 12:07 pm

    Wow, didn’t been a while here, and what a change! But I do miss the previous lay-out somewhat ;)

  11. tomw   Jul. 30th 2009 at 1:15 am

    Hey Joe, any chance you might want to sell this site. If the price is right I would like to buy it for the community. Thanks.

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