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## ## ## Mod title: Mail List Bridge Mod ## ## Mod version: 1.0.0 ## Works on PunBB: 1.2.x, 1.2.10 (tested) ## Release date: 2006-01-22 ## Author: Max Khitrov (max@mxsoft.org) ## ## Description: This mod creates a link between mailing list(s) and your ## forum, allowing users to access the same content using ## two different methods. ## ## Affected files: viewforum.php ## viewtopic.php ## post.php ## common.php ## ## Affects DB: Yes ## ## Notes: 1) This is the first release of the mod. Although I've ## been testing it myself, when dealing with topics like ## e-mail and mailing lists the only way of ironing out ## bugs is to have many people test in different ## environments. If you don't feel up to the challenge, ## wait until the next few releases are out. ## 2) Before installation, read problems.txt for a list of ## known issues with this mod. ## 3) The mod is currently English-only (all strings are ## hard-coded), and the documentation is lacking a bit. ## Both will be fixed later on, but if you're not ## comfortable with English, I suggest you wait a bit, ## since miscommunications can cause problems. As far as ## documentation goes, if you need help, please post on ## mxsoft.org forums. Do not e-mail me, or ask questions ## on other boards, since that will only make it difficult ## for others to find answers to similar problems. ## 4) Be sure to thoroughly read and understand the ## descriptions of all options in the admin, before asking ## questions. ## 5) This mod modifies some of the default forum behavior, ## especially when a bridge is in two-way mode. Try to ## understand the modifications as you are doing them, ## just so I don't get a few dozen "where is the reply ## link?" type questions ;) ## ## DISCLAIMER: Please note that "mods" are not officially supported by ## PunBB. Installation of this modification is done at your ## own risk. Backup your forum database and any and all ## applicable files before proceeding. ## ##
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Hello everyone,
Finally was able to finish this mod, though it wasn't easy
May not be much of an audience for this type of functionality, but I hope those few that were looking for something like this would be pleased.
I would like to ask anyone who has questions or comments on this mod, that they post on my forums: http://mxsoft.org/
The reason for this is simply so that all info for this mod is gathered in one location. If you're having problems with something, chances are that someone else is as well.
Enjoy!
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Thanks, NightFalcon! I just installed it and have been testing it with my system. Seems to work really well with 1.2.12.
The only thing I'm trying to figure out is how to remove the text that is used in the filter from being posted as topics. I may just change my mailing list to not have them, but I'd prefer not to do that!
Something I'll be thinking about. If I have a patch, I'll post the details here (since mxsoft.org is currently offline).
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Sorry, how to use this mod? I have a domain, MYDOMAIN.COM. Do I need to create mailing lists on this domain (using Mailman in cpanel) or can I specify any email address such as FORUM1@MYDOMAIN.COM? Thanks for some advice.
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First of all, this is a really excellent mod. Have been looking all over for this functionality. Thank you ![]()
Second of all, is there a way to get past the delay of posts to the forum?
At the moment, if you post in a forum that is mail-list-bridged, the post does not show up until the next time the mail bridge cycles its automatic process.. Which is confusing and weird when you're posting in a forum and reasonably expecting the post to show up immediately
Advice on how to solve this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
(punBB 1.2.15)
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Hi guys,
Unfortunately I no longer have any time to work on this mod. If someone wants to take the source and continue to maintain it, that's perfectly fine with me. As far as instant updates go, it is possible in theory, but it will not be an easy thing to do. You will basically need a mail server that has IMAP functionality, and then you'll either have to run a permanent PHP process that will monitor the server, or use some 3rd party script/program that will trigger an update when new mail arrives.
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rather than an instant update, then,
could someone please advise me as to how/which punbb pages to edit to have a message pop up only when a post is made in a forum that is mail list bridged? -- the message would say something like "thanks for submitting your post. It will show up on the mailing list and in this forum shortly."
thank you!!
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