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Support / Re: Help!
« on: July 03, 2017, 04:40:18 pm »
We would certainly appreciate that, thank you!

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Support / Re: Help!
« on: July 03, 2017, 04:34:08 am »
Like I mentioned, we will definitely consider your feedback so thank you for voicing your opinion. :) It's a shame to lose you, hopefully you'll be able to return someday!

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Support / Re: Help!
« on: July 02, 2017, 08:48:54 pm »
I understand, and sorry we can't help further. We have to be able to fund this service which is why we do what we do, but I understand that it can be inconvenient for the average user. So thanks for the feedback, we'll take it into consideration. :)

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Support / Re: Help!
« on: July 02, 2017, 02:50:48 am »
Well, to be fair, finding a host that costs less than our Ultimate Plan can be difficult. And if you're able to find a free/cheaper host, setting up an SMF forum can also be troublesome at times if you're unsure of how to handle the backend of web hosting. SMFNew is here so that people who aren't willing to deal with the backend of forum hosting can enjoy having their own forum. We have other ad-free plans if the Ultimate Plan isn't something you want to go for, such as the Unlimited Ad-Free plan or the smaller plans. I just recommended Ultimate Hosting because it's the best deal overall.

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Support / Re: Help!
« on: July 02, 2017, 12:23:12 am »
The problem at hand is that SMFNew uses a rather modified framework with SMF as its foundation. If you were to transfer your forum to another host, it'd lose a lot of functionality even if you're able to get it to install properly. You'd end up having to install various mods to SMF itself to get some of the features we have available. And there'd be no guarantee everything would install properly with the level of modification our forums have.

That being said, it'd probably more worthwhile to purchase one of our ad-free plans. Going for the Ultimate Plan is the best deal if you're going to do this, as it gives you features other than the ad-free credits, such as adding custom smiley packs, posting your own ads, a classifieds system, the downloads feature, the removal of the SMFNew branding at the bottom of the forum, etc.

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Support / Re: Insecure password warning
« on: June 30, 2017, 09:18:01 am »
Original Pro offered a full hosting plan but it wasn't in the best shape; we do have upgrades though, which you can find through the Forum Upgrades section of the Admin panel.

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Support / Re: Insecure password warning
« on: June 29, 2017, 10:40:40 am »
This occurs because SMFNew currently doesn't have SSL encryption meaning the info COULD potentially be intercepted by hackers. It's unlikely to happen but if it does happen, it'd be more likely to happen on an unsecured (no password) wi-fi connection, such as public internet at restaurants, hotels, etc. If you're on a connection that is secured via a password, typically it's less likely that the connection could be intercepted.

It's an issue being fixed but for the meantime, you shouldn't have to worry about it unless your users connect from a public or unsecured wi-fi connection. :)

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Support / Re: Eze portal
« on: June 24, 2017, 11:25:06 pm »
Haha it's no problem. :)

We're happy you're enjoying your experience with SMFNew, thanks again for choosing us!

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Support / Re: Eze portal
« on: June 23, 2017, 09:35:11 pm »
Hey, I know your problem seems to be fixed but I just wanted to say that you don't have to apologize for asking for help. That's what we're here for! :)

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Support / Re: How do i get custom smileys???
« on: June 11, 2017, 07:19:42 pm »
You can upload your own though, buy the $20 custom smiles away you go.... I've got loads on my forum now. Members love it :D

Ah yes, I had forgotten about that! It's been awhile since I've dealt with upgrades, thanks for adding. :)

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Support / Re: How do i get custom smileys???
« on: June 11, 2017, 02:16:51 am »
Currently, this isn't possible with SMFNew as we haven't installed any smiley packs across the platform. If we roll out any smiley packs then you'll be able to select your favorite from Admin > Forum > Smileys and Message Icons.

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Support / Re: My forum getting real slow
« on: June 10, 2017, 08:03:18 pm »
Likewise, it seems to load as fast as usual for me. Is this issue occurring for other users or just yourself? If it's seemingly only on your end, then it could be something to do with your own internet service provider (ISP). If other people are having this issue, it could be the external images and/or scripts mentioned above.

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Support / Re: Some kind of warning from Google
« on: June 03, 2017, 03:46:04 am »
I believe this has to do with the SSL encryption that many sites use. If you check to the left of the URL you have in your address bar, if there's a gray circle with a lowercase "i" inside, you can click that and change site permissions (can it access your location, your microphone, etc), how many cookies are being used by the site, site settings within the browser, as well as whether or not the site is secured with SSL. When a site is not secured with SSL, it will say "Your connection to this site is not secure". On the other side, if a site is secured with SSL, the "i" icon won't be there: it will be replaced with a green padlock followed by the text "Secure", then it will show you "https://" in green like that, followed by your URL.

It shouldn't be anything to worry about. :) The only issue might be for users who use the same password across multiple websites, as if a hacker intercepts their connection, it's possible they may obtain that data. It's not a good idea to use the same password across multiple sites, however, even if SSL is enabled.


Addendum: Just a general web browsing tip. It's not a good idea to use credit cards (and especially not debit cards) on pages that aren't secured with SSL. For example, if you use Amazon, you'll notice they have SSL encryption thus your transaction is safe from hackers. Otherwise, you could be leaving yourself open for a hacker to intercept and steal your card number.

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New User Introduction / Re: Afternoon!
« on: June 02, 2017, 07:32:41 pm »
Haha, no problem, it's good to hear you're learning things here. We're here to help if you have questions. :)

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New User Introduction / Re: Afternoon!
« on: June 02, 2017, 12:05:24 am »
Hey Ceekay, welcome to SMFNew! I know we're all happy to have you here, thanks for choosing us!

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Support / Re: Help in my forum !
« on: May 09, 2017, 09:11:43 pm »
Yes, this forum is for forums hosted on SMFNew itself. You'll have better luck at http://www.simplemachines.org as they're more suited for custom help. Good luck! :)

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General Discussion / Re: A real problem
« on: May 07, 2017, 12:30:35 am »
The reason people still use SMF free hosting like SMFNew is because it's a free and simple setup. You don't have to pay anything and you don't have to mess around with setup. I mean, yeah, hosting your own forum on your own server can offer the full control over your forum if you intend to use it as, say, a corporate forum, but using free forum hosting just makes sense for forums based on an entertainment franchise like Pokemon. He probably thinks that because we manage the back end, you have little to no control over how your forum is run. Funny thing is, SMFNew -- particularly SMFNew 2.0 -- offers more customization and control than some hosts do.

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General Discussion / Re: A real problem
« on: May 05, 2017, 08:30:32 pm »
Oh absolutely, I much prefer forums even to this day. Social media is convenient, that's why it's popular. But I still love forums more, and I wish there were a way to rejuvenate them and revolutionize them so that we can make them popular again. I'd say the social network that killed forums the most would be Reddit, since Reddit is like a site where you can create your own forum-like discussion boards for different topics but they're all linked to a central database meaning you don't have to register for multiple different sites and such.

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General Discussion / Re: A real problem
« on: May 04, 2017, 10:42:03 pm »
Yeah, it is unfortunate that social media does overtake forums. I have always preferred forums to social media, personally. But no one can seem to be hassled enough to use forums nowadays when they can use social media for everything. :\ But yeah, if we were to get forums back to the way they used to be, we -- the collective community that loves forums -- would need to do some serious work to make forums more appealing to people. This would require pretty large changes to the way forums work, which I'm not sure everyone would be into.

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Support / Re: How add this
« on: April 30, 2017, 07:30:02 pm »
To do that, you'd need to navigate to Admin > "Registration" (under the Members category) > Settings > "Method of registration employed for new members" > set to "Admin Approval" > Save. After that, all new registrations will require admin approval.

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