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Elise
@elise
09/06/16 05:18:44PM
249 posts

Migration from Ning: a few questions


Ning To Jamroom

paul:
Hi Elise
Yes, this is the way Jamroom works. Followers don't automatically get reciprocated.
If this is a show-stopper for you, a simple custom 'listener' module could solve this problem - the module would listen for a follower being accepted then add the reciprocating arrangement to the Follower datastore. Basically a few lines of code in a custom module. See this documentation - https://www.jamroom.net/the-jamroom-network/documentation/jamroom-developers-guide/127/module-development
I can advise further on this if you want this follower functionality.

Yes, this is exactly what I would like :)
When the request is approved, both the sender and receiver are authorized to contact each other.

I'm not a PHP developer, so this is a lot to take in. But I think the docs are precise enough that I can create a module and a listener function.

I'd need help on what is the datastore call that authorizes the other party?
Elise
@elise
09/06/16 03:56:55PM
249 posts

Migration from Ning: a few questions


Ning To Jamroom

Strumelia:
When you think about it Elise, 'friending' a two step process on Ning as well, where you actually DO need the other person to 'do something' to make the connection complete. You send another member a Friend request, but nothing happens unless they in turn ACCEPT the request back. Only after that second step happens is the connection completed both ways and the two people can send private notes. ... Both Ning and Jamroom also require the other person to respond before anyone can send private notes.

I am confused then because it doesn't look the same to me.

In Ning:
1) I make a friend request.
2) You accept it. We can both send each other private messages.

In Jamroom.
1) I make a follow request.
2) You accept it. You can send me private messages but I can't.
3) You make a follow request back to me.
4) I accept it. We can both send each other private messages.

It takes 4 steps in Jamroom, right?
Elise
@elise
09/06/16 02:26:21PM
249 posts

Adding User image to /blog page


Ning To Jamroom

I found an answer here. The answer provided is not Nova specific. It works on my Ningja skin as well.

https://www.jamroom.net/the-jamroom-network/forum/design-and-skin-customization/22295/nova-blog-images-not-showing
Elise
@elise
09/06/16 02:16:19PM
249 posts

Adding User image to /blog page


Ning To Jamroom

For my blog page
http://empathcommunityeliselebeaucom.jamroomhosting.com/blog

I would like to display the User profile image on the left of the title. It's too dry without an image :)

See screenshot for desired outcome.

I have a cloned Ningja template. I would like to know:
- which file in the template needs change?
- what is the code snippet to add the image to the left of the title?

Thanks!
Screen Shot 2016-09-06 at 2.12.13 PM.png Screen Shot 2016-09-06 at 2.12.13 PM.png - 158KB

updated by @elise: 12/06/16 09:14:10AM
Elise
@elise
09/05/16 05:57:27PM
249 posts

Keeping SEO links: /forum/topics


Ning To Jamroom

Oh, so I'll end up with 404 that I'll have to fix one by one. Ah well, better than not knowing. Thanks!
Elise
@elise
09/05/16 10:14:42AM
249 posts

Keeping SEO links: /forum/topics


Ning To Jamroom

My web site has a lot of external linked content, meaning other people linked to a specific discussion. If possible, I would like to keep my discussion links the same to avoid tens of thousands of 404 errors in google webmaster.

The url for existing posts is /forum/topics/post-slug (as determined by ning)

Since I have a custom domain already, I can keep the first part the same.

My question is:
1) can I configure something to keep the /forum/topics/post-slug format when I move to Jamroom?
2) Does migrating forum posts keep the post slug?

Thanks!
updated by @elise: 12/11/16 04:26:43AM
Elise
@elise
09/05/16 09:01:29AM
249 posts

Migration from Ning: a few questions


Ning To Jamroom

It doesn't sound like an ad, it sounds like you did the research :)

As I work with both head to head, I've had glimpses of this. Their SE Ning import feature only works on self hosted (not their cloud version). Ok, I can do that. But when I tried to use it, I got php memory errors that no amount of .htaccess could fix. They could not tell me what was wrong (even with the error message) unless I gave them unbridled access to my cpanel.

Thanks for explaining how the updates work. I didn't realize at first that the module are developed only in house (my main web site is on wordpress with third party plugins) so I was having cold sweats at the thought of compatibility nightmares...

It helps a lot.
Elise
@elise
09/04/16 05:53:19PM
249 posts

Migration from Ning: a few questions


Ning To Jamroom

Hi Strumelia,
Actually a lot of the posts I was reading were from you ;) You're FAMOUS!

Thanks for the extensive reply. I think I can manage all of this.

But the two step "follow" thing is unfortunate. I have been with Ning for 9 years and I have members with a huge friend list and I wish a SINGLE request could connect people. Meaning if you agree to be my friend, we're both connected. We don't need the other person to do something else.

There isn't a module out there that would make this possible, is there?

Many thanks

Elise
Elise
@elise
09/04/16 12:47:22PM
249 posts

Migration from Ning: a few questions


Ning To Jamroom

As you may have heard, Ning is ejecting 2.0 customers by eliminating the Mini plan and doubling the hosting fees of the survivors. You might a flurry of refugees, like myself.

I am debating between Social Engine and Jamroom and I have questions :)

1) Groups. My groups need to a place to talk about specific topics. Do you have a group feature that has their own forums? I searched for this but all I found was a VERY long thread about the lack of this feature lol. If not, I assume groups have to become forums categories?

2) I'm concerned about upgrade conflicts as it's a popular topic in the JR support forums. Does the monthly hosting ensures that my site's core gets updated without suddenly showing 404 or PHP errors? Or it's just "space" and there is no upgrades to the core modules involved. Note that I am not talking about bad stuff that can happen when you hack a skin. That would be my own damn fault. I mean upgrades to the "bones" of Jamroom.

3) Friends. With their friend list gone, my members will have to rebuild their network. I want this to be easy for them. When I "friend" someone and they accept, we should be able to send messages and write comment on each other's wall. Can it work that way?

Thanks!




updated by @elise: 12/07/16 12:44:53PM
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