The forums have been upgraded to the latest version of vBulletin. There are many new features available in your "User CP" and profile pages.
A short description of the new features :
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Customizable profile options" : Which means you can fully customize your profile page with different colors and background images.
Any deliberate tampering with this option may result in a Ban or Suspension. (
Example : making all your colors black so that nothing is visible to read. ) More info on this -
Customizable profile options
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Public User Messaging" : You can now post comments or messages on other members profiles. You'll also have the ability to delete messages others put on your profile. (if you wish to do so) Theres also a "report" link if you want to report something thats over the top on yours or someone else's profile. More info on this-
Public User Messaging
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User Photo Albums" : Pretty self explanatory. You can now upload photos and have your own photo album on your profile.
Any inappropriate images (porn , grotesque , etc ) will result in a ban or suspension depending upon the seriousness of the image. You can also click on the "report picture" link next to the image if you see something that shouldnt be there. More info on this -
User Photo Albums
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Social Groups" : You can now create your own Social Groups. In which you can participate in discussion....or exchange publicly or privately messages and/or photos with other members in your group. Example : Clan groups , Game specific genre groups , community groups, or whatever.. More info on this -
Social Groups
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Thread tagging" : Thread tagging makes things alot easier for people to find specific topics. Basically, Thread tagging your own threads will help others find your topics more easily. To search for tagged threads, click on Search..or the drop down menu next to the Search link for Tag search options. The more popular the Tagged term is, the biggest the font size will appear for that term. More info on this -
Thread Tagging
These options are brand new...So we'll see how it goes over the next few weeks. If certain options are abused, they may be turned off...In the meantime, enjoy the new stuff !
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