The 1.5 million dollar (5067 bitcoin) new bitcoin talk forum.

[elliottflz65]

Looking forward to the new forum and there seems to be people testing it now so shouldn't be too long hopefully. I normally expect a project of this size should be available within the next 6 months the beta stage is nice to see is it only selected members who can test it?

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[dothebeats]

I've just read two threads regarding the "$1.5 million forum software" that has yet to be released and we, as Bitcointalkg users, are the ones who's gonna be using it. Can't wait what's in store for us bitcoiners!

... And it is passed another month (from their deadline February 2015). What do you think guys, will the new forum software be finished before the end of April? I think yes and you?

Well we don't need to be in a hurry though. The developers might as well do their best to fix the bugs and other security issues rather than to rush the work and deliver it to the deadline. You don't want the $1.5m to be spent on rubbish, do you? 

[funtotry]

I've just read two threads regarding the "$1.5 million forum software" that has yet to be released and we, as Bitcointalkg users, are the ones who's gonna be using it. Can't wait what's in store for us bitcoiners!

... And it is passed another month (from their deadline February 2015). What do you think guys, will the new forum software be finished before the end of April? I think yes and you?

Well we don't need to be in a hurry though. The developers might as well do their best to fix the bugs and other security issues rather than to rush the work and deliver it to the deadline. You don't want the $1.5m to be spent on rubbish, do you? 

I don't care about the deadline, I am happy with how the forum is currently, but the upgrade would be nice to get earlier, needs a change of design quick. I'd rather have it released 100% completed and bug tested instead of some buggy forum which can get hacked.

[btcton]

I've just read two threads regarding the "$1.5 million forum software" that has yet to be released and we, as Bitcointalkg users, are the ones who's gonna be using it. Can't wait what's in store for us bitcoiners!

... And it is passed another month (from their deadline February 2015). What do you think guys, will the new forum software be finished before the end of April? I think yes and you?

Well we don't need to be in a hurry though. The developers might as well do their best to fix the bugs and other security issues rather than to rush the work and deliver it to the deadline. You don't want the $1.5m to be spent on rubbish, do you? 

I don't care about the deadline, I am happy with how the forum is currently, but the upgrade would be nice to get earlier, needs a change of design quick. I'd rather have it released 100% completed and bug tested instead of some buggy forum which can get hacked.

I've been away from the forums for a while. I take it the deadline hasn't been changed since? Has anything been announced yet, even?

[Muhammed Zakir]

I've been away from the forums for a while. I take it the deadline hasn't been changed since? Has anything been announced yet, even?

My assumption is it will be released in 1-3 months. Slickage staff said beta for staff will be in near future.

[kcud_dab]

My assumption is it will be released in 1-3 months. Slickage staff said beta for staff will be in near future.

"assumption" ?!?
It won't be released in 1-3 months...
-> https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=984554.msg10939134#msg10939134

[Muhammed Zakir]

My assumption is it will be released in 1-3 months. Slickage staff said beta for staff will be in near future.

"assumption" ?!?
It won't be released in 1-3 months...
-> https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=984554.msg10939134#msg10939134

You maybe right. I read somewhere that they have spread the source code to multiple repositories, not just one and also I got such "assumption" when I saw few updates.

theymos: when will you launch the new forum?

A few updates.

It's coming. Data migration + server ops setup these days.

The configuration for this would be much desirable for the creator of the theme. As the development of the forum is progressing, we are on the Admin and Moderation side of things now. This is good input and it would be a decision from the Bitcointalk staff.

I can't really say but I will say that we're close.

It's a general purpose forum that's intended to compete with others. Once the theme engine is in place, we'll be able to get more involvement from the public. For now, you can check out the source. On top of that a beta is being evaluated with the staff at this point so please sit tight.

[Bitcoin_BOy$]

Will it come this month ?? I'm not really ready for it  i think it will be build from diamonds or something equal to 1.5 M $
we can still wait for another month  .

Kind Of Respect ,
Bitcoin Boy .

[QuestionAuthority]

Matthew is that you?   lol

[josef2000]

Well, I think spending 1,5 million $ on an online forum is too much... Honestly
You could shoot a super professional hollywood movie (well, nothing like Harry Potter, Transformers etc)
You could hire a game developer team and develop an AAA game
You could buy an office to let the staff work togheter
But spending 1,5 mil $ on a forum? What can you get? It will probably just be a hardware upgrade and/or a whole new forum script, but that doesnt cost over a million $?
The forum is great as it is, its perfect! Its one lf the biggest forums in the internet. People are enganging in the forum like crazy. The whole system works perfectly toghether.
Much money doesnt mean good quality. Look at google, it didnt take the developers a cent to spend on the development, however its the best site on earth.

I think the forum should stay how it is right now, maybe changing/fixing some small things on the forum (adding more features, some small design implements, MORE EMOJIS!)

[Muhammed Zakir]

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I think the forum should stay how it is right now, maybe changing/fixing some small things on the forum (adding more features, some small design implements, MORE EMOJIS!)

It is hard in SMF(current forum software) and that's why we need new forum software. Epochtalk is it's name.

[umairsaleem]

Here's latest pics of the new forum.   

Wooo, that means a lot, it seems that we probably need a detail list about funding if we have the right to ask.

[btcton]

Well, I think spending 1,5 million $ on an online forum is too much... Honestly
You could shoot a super professional hollywood movie (well, nothing like Harry Potter, Transformers etc)
You could hire a game developer team and develop an AAA game
You could buy an office to let the staff work togheter
But spending 1,5 mil $ on a forum? What can you get? It will probably just be a hardware upgrade and/or a whole new forum script, but that doesnt cost over a million $?
The forum is great as it is, its perfect! Its one lf the biggest forums in the internet. People are enganging in the forum like crazy. The whole system works perfectly toghether.
Much money doesnt mean good quality. Look at google, it didnt take the developers a cent to spend on the development, however its the best site on earth.

I think the forum should stay how it is right now, maybe changing/fixing some small things on the forum (adding more features, some small design implements, MORE EMOJIS!)

Some of your estimated are quite far off, but in my opinion, your point is kind of right. A million and a half dollars seems like way too much, but this has been discussed plenty before already and there is nothing we can do about it. I am also quite sure that it did take Google money to get to where it is now . I also would not call it the best site on Earth. A forum is also not that easy to make. As to if it is perfect in its current state.... meh, that is up for debate.

[josef2000]

Well, I think spending 1,5 million $ on an online forum is too much... Honestly
You could shoot a super professional hollywood movie (well, nothing like Harry Potter, Transformers etc)
You could hire a game developer team and develop an AAA game
You could buy an office to let the staff work togheter
But spending 1,5 mil $ on a forum? What can you get? It will probably just be a hardware upgrade and/or a whole new forum script, but that doesnt cost over a million $?
The forum is great as it is, its perfect! Its one lf the biggest forums in the internet. People are enganging in the forum like crazy. The whole system works perfectly toghether.
Much money doesnt mean good quality. Look at google, it didnt take the developers a cent to spend on the development, however its the best site on earth.

I think the forum should stay how it is right now, maybe changing/fixing some small things on the forum (adding more features, some small design implements, MORE EMOJIS!)

Some of your estimated are quite far off, but in my opinion, your point is kind of right. A million and a half dollars seems like way too much, but this has been discussed plenty before already and there is nothing we can do about it. I am also quite sure that it did take Google money to get to where it is now . I also would not call it the best site on Earth. A forum is also not that easy to make. As to if it is perfect in its current state.... meh, that is up for debate.

The state now is perfect, at least for me. My internet connection isnt the fastest on earth, so it would take me ages to load a forum with tons of images/design on every page. Honestly, signature campaigns are one of the most important factors to bring people to post here on the forum - thats what actually keeps the forum alive. There other bitcoin forums out there that look much better than this forum, but still hasnt got nearly as much users as this one.
The signature thing is great, it lets users make money while posting and lets companies/website advertise on the forum. New users register ln this forum because of this advantage

[b!z]

Well, I think spending 1,5 million $ on an online forum is too much... Honestly
You could shoot a super professional hollywood movie (well, nothing like Harry Potter, Transformers etc)
You could hire a game developer team and develop an AAA game
You could buy an office to let the staff work togheter
But spending 1,5 mil $ on a forum? What can you get? It will probably just be a hardware upgrade and/or a whole new forum script, but that doesnt cost over a million $?
The forum is great as it is, its perfect! Its one lf the biggest forums in the internet. People are enganging in the forum like crazy. The whole system works perfectly toghether.
Much money doesnt mean good quality. Look at google, it didnt take the developers a cent to spend on the development, however its the best site on earth.

I think the forum should stay how it is right now, maybe changing/fixing some small things on the forum (adding more features, some small design implements, MORE EMOJIS!)

Some of your estimated are quite far off, but in my opinion, your point is kind of right. A million and a half dollars seems like way too much, but this has been discussed plenty before already and there is nothing we can do about it. I am also quite sure that it did take Google money to get to where it is now . I also would not call it the best site on Earth. A forum is also not that easy to make. As to if it is perfect in its current state.... meh, that is up for debate.

The state now is perfect, at least for me. My internet connection isnt the fastest on earth, so it would take me ages to load a forum with tons of images/design on every page. Honestly, signature campaigns are one of the most important factors to bring people to post here on the forum - thats what actually keeps the forum alive. There other bitcoin forums out there that look much better than this forum, but still hasnt got nearly as much users as this one.
The signature thing is great, it lets users make money while posting and lets companies/website advertise on the forum. New users register ln this forum because of this advantage

This concerns me a lot.

[LiteCoinGuy]

Here's latest pics of the new forum.   

so there are $100k left for the new forum. that is a realistic amount for new software

[Blazed]

Why is everyone in such a rush for this new forum anyways? No matter what a chunk of users will be complaining either way I guess. Personally I am fine with just using the forums as-is 

[hdbuck]

Why is everyone in such a rush for this new forum anyways? No matter what a chunk of users will be complaining either way I guess. Personally I am fine with just using the forums as-is 

Its not about the rush, its about being fooled over and over with this forum's special 2weeks^TM politics.

I couldnt care less about the new forum now that avatars are back up tho.

PS: but i want Gggiiiifffssss!

[redsn0w]

Here's latest pics of the new forum.   

so there are $100k left for the new forum. that is a realistic amount for new software

The amount spent for the new forum software is not too much (in my honest opinion).

Why is everyone in such a rush for this new forum anyways? No matter what a chunk of users will be complaining either way I guess. Personally I am fine with just using the forums as-is 

Its not about the rush, its about being fooled over and over with this forum's special 2weeks^TM politics.

I couldnt care less about the new forum now that avatars are back up tho.

PS: but i want Gggiiiifffssss!

If with Gggiiiifffssss you are meaning .gif files (as avatar) I do not think it will be enabled in the new forum software. However what do you think guys ... will be created (for first) the new forum software or will 'arrive' the block reward halving (always for first)?

[Quickseller]

Well, I think spending 1,5 million $ on an online forum is too much... Honestly
You could shoot a super professional hollywood movie (well, nothing like Harry Potter, Transformers etc)
You could hire a game developer team and develop an AAA game
You could buy an office to let the staff work togheter
But spending 1,5 mil $ on a forum? What can you get? It will probably just be a hardware upgrade and/or a whole new forum script, but that doesnt cost over a million $?
The forum is great as it is, its perfect! Its one lf the biggest forums in the internet. People are enganging in the forum like crazy. The whole system works perfectly toghether.
Much money doesnt mean good quality. Look at google, it didnt take the developers a cent to spend on the development, however its the best site on earth.

I think the forum should stay how it is right now, maybe changing/fixing some small things on the forum (adding more features, some small design implements, MORE EMOJIS!)

Some of your estimated are quite far off, but in my opinion, your point is kind of right. A million and a half dollars seems like way too much, but this has been discussed plenty before already and there is nothing we can do about it. I am also quite sure that it did take Google money to get to where it is now . I also would not call it the best site on Earth. A forum is also not that easy to make. As to if it is perfect in its current state.... meh, that is up for debate.

The state now is perfect, at least for me. My internet connection isnt the fastest on earth, so it would take me ages to load a forum with tons of images/design on every page. Honestly, signature campaigns are one of the most important factors to bring people to post here on the forum - thats what actually keeps the forum alive. There other bitcoin forums out there that look much better than this forum, but still hasnt got nearly as much users as this one.
The signature thing is great, it lets users make money while posting and lets companies/website advertise on the forum. New users register ln this forum because of this advantage

This concerns me a lot.

Signature deals is one thing that can get people interested in bitcoin, and will often be the only way that many bitcoin small businesses can afford to advertise their business. The forum benefits because it gets additional impressions for the advertisements that it sells so the forum ads are worth more.

Why is everyone in such a rush for this new forum anyways? No matter what a chunk of users will be complaining either way I guess. Personally I am fine with just using the forums as-is 

Its not about the rush, its about being fooled over and over with this forum's special 2weeks^TM politics.

I couldnt care less about the new forum now that avatars are back up tho.

PS: but i want Gggiiiifffssss!

Any software project should be expected to have delays, especially one that is going to be used for hundreds of thousands of users.