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eclectica · 2006-01-22, 04:43

In some cases the same result can be achieved by editing phrases in the Phrase Manager rather than customizing templates. For example, I originally changed the title on the top "Powered by vBulletin" by editing the FORUMHOME template, but I found that I could instead edit the phrase x_powered_by_vbulletin and achieve the same result. It is preferable to make the desired effect to the board by editing the phrase variable rather than editing the template. The reason why is that templates often change when a new version of vBulletin comes out, so that would mean that after the upgrade, the template would have to "reverted" to its new default, and the desired customization would then be added. By altering the phrase rather than the template, it makes vBulletin forum upgrades easier.

The following is the listing of all phrase variables that have been changed from the default:

forum_rules_description

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Forum Rules Registration to this forum is free! We do insist that you abide by the rules and policies detailed below. If you agree to the terms, please check the 'I agree' checkbox and press the 'Register' button below. If you would like to cancel the registration, click <a href="{1}">here</a> to return to the forums index. Although the administrators and moderators of {2} will attempt to keep all objectionable messages off this forum, it is impossible for us to review all messages. All messages express the views of the author, and neither the owners of {2}, nor Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. (developers of vBulletin) will be held responsible for the content of any message. By agreeing to these rules, you warrant that you will not post any messages that are obscene, vulgar, sexually-orientated, hateful, threatening, or otherwise violative of any laws. The owners of {2} reserve the right to remove, edit, move or close any thread for any reason.

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We have chosen to eliminate the routine of dishonesty and the automatic signing away of your rights. We believe that having you check off a box agreeing to something that we know you're not even going to bother reading just encourages complacency and erodes the seriousness of rules, and allows for the authorities to selectively enforce the rules when they feel like it as a way of abusing their power.



Rather than have you go through all that, we would simply like you to check off the box "I have read, and agree to abide by the {2} rules." without thinking that you've just signed a legal contract. Instead you should think of the checking of the box as the geek's equivalent of successfully maneuvering an obstacle course.
top_poster (vBadvanced CMPS v2.1.0)

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Top Poster

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Top Spammer
view_forum_leaders

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View Forum Leaders

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Rogues Gallery
welcome_to_our_newest_member_x

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Welcome to our newest member, <a href="{1}">{2}</a>

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Give a single-handed round of applause to our newest member, <a href="{1}">{2}</a>
welcome_to_the_x

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Welcome to the {1}.

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Welcome to {1}.
x_powered_by_vbulletin

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{1} - Powered by vBulletin

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{1} - Forum

2006-01-22, 04:43
eclectica 333 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 40.684 N, -73.9255 W Posts: 2,050	customized phrases In some cases the same result can be achieved by editing phrases in the Phrase Manager rather than customizing templates. For example, I originally changed the title on the top "Powered by vBulletin" by editing the FORUMHOME template, but I found that I could instead edit the phrase x_powered_by_vbulletin and achieve the same result. It is preferable to make the desired effect to the board by editing the phrase variable rather than editing the template. The reason why is that templates often change when a new version of vBulletin comes out, so that would mean that after the upgrade, the template would have to "reverted" to its new default, and the desired customization would then be added. By altering the phrase rather than the template, it makes vBulletin forum upgrades easier. The following is the listing of all phrase variables that have been changed from the default: forum_rules_description OLD: <p><strong>Forum Rules</strong></p> <p>Registration to this forum is free! We do insist that you abide by the rules and policies detailed below. If you agree to the terms, please check the 'I agree' checkbox and press the 'Register' button below. If you would like to cancel the registration, click <a href="{1}">here</a> to return to the forums index.</p> <p>Although the administrators and moderators of {2} will attempt to keep all objectionable messages off this forum, it is impossible for us to review all messages. All messages express the views of the author, and neither the owners of {2}, nor Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. (developers of vBulletin) will be held responsible for the content of any message.</p> <p>By agreeing to these rules, you warrant that you will not post any messages that are obscene, vulgar, sexually-orientated, hateful, threatening, or otherwise violative of any laws.</p> <p>The owners of {2} reserve the right to remove, edit, move or close any thread for any reason.</p> NEW: <font color=#ff0000><font size=3> We have chosen to eliminate the routine of dishonesty and the automatic signing away of your rights. We believe that having you check off a box agreeing to something that we know you're not even going to bother reading just encourages complacency and erodes the seriousness of rules, and allows for the authorities to selectively enforce the rules when they feel like it as a way of abusing their power. </font></font> <p> <font color=#ff0000><font size=3> Rather than have you go through all that, we would simply like you to check off the box <i><b>"I have read, and agree to abide by the {2} rules."</b></i> without thinking that you've just signed a legal contract. Instead you should think of the checking of the box as the geek's equivalent of successfully maneuvering an obstacle course. </font></font> top_poster (vBadvanced CMPS v2.1.0) OLD: Top Poster NEW: Top Spammer view_forum_leaders OLD: View Forum Leaders NEW: Rogues Gallery welcome_to_our_newest_member_x OLD: Welcome to our newest member, <a href="{1}">{2}</a> NEW: Give a single-handed round of applause to our newest member, <a href="{1}">{2}</a> welcome_to_the_x OLD: Welcome to the {1}. NEW: Welcome to {1}. x_powered_by_vbulletin OLD: {1} - Powered by vBulletin NEW: {1} - Forum __________________ © copylefted Last edited by eclectica; 2008-01-30 at 02:53.