What should be stored in a forum post?
So... What should be stored in a forum post? Whether it is a node or entity, what should we store? And how?
Read moreUse 'Node' or custom entity for forum posts
For this new project, would it be better to use the existing node in core or create a custom entity for forum posts?
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existing node uses extra tables to add forum functionality and tracking, this adds table look ups and updates
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a custom entity couild be made to hold all data in one table row per post, but do we lose some traditional Drupal functionality with other modules if we don't use the built in node?
And what should be recorded per post?
Read moreA new forum project, a call for ideas and coders
A new project.
I think we all know that the built in Drupal forum is lacking, and currently it is a roadblock for many site developers, myself included. So in the community spirit I am inviting anyone and everyone to contribute ideas, theories, time, code, anything. it is way more than anyone can handle alone, but with colaboration it can be done.
Currently I named it "Colloquium", but feel free to suggest names :)
I am going to start a few other topics for the purpose of brainstorming, and will post them here.
John
Read moreUntitled project (a native forum for Drupal)
Having used phpBB2 & 3, SMF, YaBB, xenForo, to build communitis, and even looked at a few others, vBulletin 4 & 5 IPB I came to a conclusion. None have a decent CMS. I think, in my short 3 years, think Drupal is great, but is severly lacking a threaded discussion (forum) solution. Many say to use a bridge, this is not the place for that discussion. This wiki page is going to be a brainstorming page for general questions that anyone may have. iam not sure how it (the wiki page) will work out, so we can just play it by ear.
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