[geeklog-modules] Re: Forum Opinion Requested

[Tony Bibbs]

First, be sure to send these kind of request to 
geeklog-modules at lists.geeklog.net so we have a running history.

Well, I my opinions is GL-native modules like this should count on GL to 
provide the glue for integrating process flow down to the plugins.  For 
example, GL should provide a user control panel interface that centralizes 
all module-specifc stuff into a common UI.  As a visual, imaging clicking 
on a link named "My Account" where the first page you see will be core GL 
settings and then there could be tabs for each installed modules that the 
user could navigate to to set module-specific setting.

Also, after much thought, I think GL needs a system for private messages.  
This is already designed into GL-2 but there is a good argument for 
integrating this into the 1.3.x.  There are already a couple of non-GL 
hacks that use a PM system and, IMHO, this is best managed by GL.  That 
way all modules have a common way to do PM.  Just a thought, work with 
dhaun on assessing the value and assigning a priority for completion as it 
relates to 1.3.x

Notifications can be looked on similar to PM's.  GL2 will support 
'watches' where a user can watch a user, or any 'item' supported by a 
plug-in.  GL2 should manage watches for the plugins.

--Tony

 On Wed, 15 Jan 
2003, Matthew DeWyer wrote:

> Hey guys,
>  
> Blaine and I were discussing our opinions of having a user control panel
> for the forums.
> We could not come to any great decision by ourselves, so I would like to
> know what your opinion(s) are on this subject.
>  
> Here is just a little background on our discussions:
>  
> Some of the pros to having a User CP for the forum would be that it
> would centralize the user forum stats, the private messages,
> notifications, and user specific settings, all in one area. Also, many
> forums have a User CP, so people would be more familiar with using one.
>  
> Some of the cons to having a User CP is that this forum is not a stand
> alone forum. So there may not be a need for such a place. Also, using a
> CP may break the Geeklog integration feeling by having some settings
> available for change in the forum, instead of straight through Geeklog.
>  
> Both of us agree that we should have a link under the User Menu to point
> to the forum settings. Where the settings reside we have not decided on
> yet.
>  
> To get an idea of what the User CP would be like, you can go to:
> http://www.cweb.ws/forum/cp.php. It is not finished yet, but should give
> you an idea of what it would be like.
>  
> So, the questions are: 
> What is your thought about having a User CP for the forum?
> If so, what should be in it? 
> If not, where should the user specific settings go?
>  
> Plus any other suggestions / opinions you may have.
>  
> Thank you for your time and aid in helping us come to a decision.
>  
> Matthew & Blaine
>  
> 

-- 
------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Tony Bibbs         | "I guess you have to remember that those who don't |   
tony at tonybibbs.com | hunt or fish often see those of us who do as       |
                   | harmlessly strange and sort of amusing. When you   | 
                   | think about it, that might be a fair assessment."  | 
                   | --Unknown                                          |
------------------------------------------------------------------------|