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Brian Tinsley_1

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Nov 2, 2015 - 9:32 pm

Hi,

I signed up for the Simple Press Gold Program. I tried Xenforo but for the life of me NOBODY over there had a simple way to take a post from Wordpress and post it in the XenoForo Forum. So, I have given up. Now... back with SP!!!

Here's my issues/need help:

1. It is not clear with the Gold Program what Plugins to add? I have no idea and need help on what to add? I apparently get 7 free? I need (willing to pay) to have someone install them on my site. http:www.aorticdisssection.com/forums....... I need to know which ones to use. Secondly, I want to have it set up that if any new user signs up I have to approve them and if anyone posts anything, that I have to approve it as well. Also would appreciate any better themes? Icons?

Thanks,

Brian 🙂

Brian Tinsley_1

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Nov 2, 2015 - 9:43 pm

I don't see the ability to send my WP Post to a Forum section. Is this going to require a Plugin?

Thanks,

Brian 🙂

Mr Papa

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Nov 2, 2015 - 10:23 pm

send wp post to forum? do you mean have wp blog post cross posted to a forum topic? If so, please check out our Blog Linking plugin for simple press which does just this... and vice versa... can also have a new forum topic become a wp blog post... and comments can be shared...

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Brian Tinsley_1

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Nov 2, 2015 - 10:29 pm

Thanks... I figured that WP Blog Post to Forum topics thanks to the Plugin Section where I used one of my 7 free ones.

http://aorticdissection.com/fo.....g-stories/

How do I change the blue round dot to a custom icon? I tried where it would logically seem but no luck.

As far as the remaining 6 plugins that I have, what do you recommend? Also, my request to have a email notification of every blog posted, I want approve them first. Is there a way to get an email notification that when a new users signs up that I have to approve them?

Any other helpful recommendations would be welcomed!!! Constructive Criticism is good, so bring it on.. http://www.aorticdissection.com/forums

Thanks,
Brian 🙂

Mr Papa

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Nov 2, 2015 - 10:37 pm

glad you found it...

blue round dot??? do you mean the conversation icon???

if so, multiple ways...

first, each theme comes with those icons... you can simply replace the icon with your own in the theme....

second, and the more approved way, is that each forum can set its own custom icons for the forum or topics... you do have to supply the icons (see ours here)... you can upload them on forum - forums - custom icons... then when you create or edit a forum, you can specify to use the custom icons... the same applies to groups btw...

as to plugins, it really depends on what you want to do... personally, couldnt do with out the tinymce editor, private messaging, subscriptions and file uploader... others too, but again depends on what you want to do...

as to approving posts, you want posts to be moderated... so see this faq: https://simple-press.com/docum.....ions-work/

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Brian Tinsley_1

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Nov 2, 2015 - 11:01 pm

What is the theme that this forum is using? I really like the layout and Icons too!

Best Regards,
Brian 🙂

Brian Tinsley_1

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Nov 2, 2015 - 11:09 pm

OK.. Here's a helpful bit of information, you refer me to the FAQ section about permissions.

Why don't you TELL THE FORUM (NEW USER) where in the HECK you find these settings? Where? What section? BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC... Rather than assume everyone knows where to change it. Where do you make the changes? What section?>>>"?????

How Do the Post Moderation Permissions Work?

March 17, 2012 by Yellow Swordfish

Post moderation is where a post does not show on your forum until it has been approved. Simple:Press uses a couple of permissions actions to control post moderation.

The two permission actions are: Can bypass all post moderation and Can bypass first post moderation

Using these two permission actions, you can achieve the following Post Moderation control:

No Post Moderation

All posts from anyone using this permission who can post will immediately show up in the forum without moderation.

In the appropriate permission, set:
Can bypass all post moderation: True
Can bypass first post moderation: True

All Posts Moderated

All posts from anyone using this permissions who can post will require moderation and will not show up in the forum until approved.

In the appropriate permission, set:
Can bypass all post moderation: False
Can bypass first post moderation: False

First Post Moderated

This will require the first post from anyone using this permission to be moderated before it will show up in the forum. Subsequent posts from this User will not require moderation.

In the appropriate permission, set:
Can bypass all post moderation: True
Can bypass first post moderation: False

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Brian Tinsley_1

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Nov 2, 2015 - 11:25 pm

I really like the theme and icons that this forum is using. I bought the 2 premium themes. Are any of them the ones used here? Also, are the icons included please? Is there someone out there that I could pay to help me get a Forum that would similar to this terrific design? and the icons?. My present site is here, http://www.aorticdissection.com/forums... Many thanks! BST:)

Best Regards,
Brian 🙂

Yellow Swordfish

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Nov 3, 2015 - 2:37 am

I'll try and answer some of the above...

Plugins
See post #5. I agree with Mr Papa's list. But... that is as far as our own forum goes. If, for example, you will not be allowing your users to upload images/files to your server then it would be pointless installing the file uploader plugin. You really do need to decide for yourself what you need.

Themes
The theme we use here is called 'Reboot' and is one of our premium and fully responsive (mobile) themes. We use the 'Orange' overlay bit there are several others. Icons are supplied but - as stated above - you are free to change all of any of them as you prefer.

User Approval
You mentioned wanting to approve new users. Users are NOT the province of Simple:Press - they are controlled by your WordPress site for which Simple:Press is merely a plugin. You will need to investigate membership or sign-up plugins to achieve this.

Installing Plugins
It would be most unusual for us to install plugins for you. And it really is straightforward and easy. If you really feel you require help please send a PM to the forum admins here (all 3 of us) with a detailed list of what you need and we can prepare a quote for the work.

Post Moderation FAQ
For users new to Simple:Press there is a complete 'Getting Started' section in our codex (see menu in the sidebar) which covers the basics including a section on permissions and user access control. We recommend spending a few minutes looking through these pages to better understand the forum relationships and stricture.

YELLOW

SWORDFISH

Brian Tinsley_1

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Nov 3, 2015 - 7:46 pm

Great news Swordfish... thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it, I truly do, didn't mean to come off abrasive...Thanks again!

A few questions. I have the Mobile Reboot theme in Orange, but.. I don't have the Icons that are in the pictures, I get a default computer if I remove mine I have now. Where are those icons that are in the pictures associated with the theme please?

Kind Regards,

BST

Any ideas?

http://www.aorticdissection.com/forums

Any other recommendations for the site?

Kind Regards, I feel like I have found a home... )

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