How to use VBulletin

[iron81]

As the sticky says, we'll be switching software in a few days to VBulletin. The interface will be very different and we will likely miss many of the functions that we're used to in UBB.

I was hoping to solicit tips for neat stuff we can do in the new software. We can get started with people who use VBulletin at other forums, but I figure this thread will pick up as we start exploring the new software. Questions that come up about how to use VBulletin's features are welcome as well.

[mbillie1]

will it suck as much as the last time they switched?

what's wrong with UBB?

UBB FTMFW

[DING-DONG YO]

mbillie, I just want to drop in and say you're my favorite poster now.

XOXOXOXO

[StevieG]

vB pwns UBB, if only for Search

iron, a "Meet vB" post would probably be a good thing.

here are some cool things about vB right off:

Search is much easier and straightforward

It is possible to send PMs to multiple people - they essentially work like private threads.

There is a built in download function for PMs.

There are suggestions for related threads at the bottom of the thread you are reading.

Quotes include reference to quoted poster.

[niss]

Can I send a virus to BluffThis by PM that prevents him from posting on any message board ever again?

[StevieG]

niss,

no, but there may be a mod for vB that allows this

[mbillie1]

Pros and Cons of vB and UBB

vB
Pro: search feature, multiple-PM-recipients, etc
Con: THIS IS A TERRIBLE IDEA

UBB
Pro: everyone is already using it and it's working fine
Con: none

[StevieG]

mbillie,

UBB is way overtaxed for this volume of activity. It is not working fine.

[kylephilly]

verybad vs ultrabadbeat

[metsandfinsfan]

the standard on VB is not to nest quotes, but i know it can be programmed to