[chrishajer]

http://www.forummatrix.org/compare/bbPress+vBulletin

[ronjroy]

Actually, the host is bluehost and I started uploading today. I am not sure, but yes, I originly had this forum as a project on my system using EasyPHP. I now would like to have it with my website. I have tried to create a data base with the host and I reinstalled with download bbpress and filled in the new info. It came back as cannot read DB. In the host area, is this my domain,com or what?

In conjunction to the last question, I think the problem is how to set-up the data base at host location and how is this info put into the config.php? The BBDB_Host is my site ?

[ronjroy]

Hi,

blueplato.com is up and running. Take a look and feel free to offer some gentle criticisms. One problem, I had my service with bbpress installed on my computer using EasyPHP and using localhost in the config. I had the location set to http://blueplato.com/forums/bbpress and since uploading my files to the host directory I am getting 403 error access denied. I know enough that this is because my data base as it was set-up for my local host will not work on the host. So, I ask…the quick fix would be to uninstall and reinstall using the host address…? is this correct?

Also, when doing this, is the location given as http://domain name.com/public_html/?

[mrmacmac]

Hi there… I’m a vBulletin veteran, but am considering a switch over to bbPress to use in tandom with wordpress. Can anyone out there tell me the advantages of using bbPress compared to vBulletin? Is it just as powerful? Does it tie into WordPress seemlessly?

I also need to know if some features I require are available in bbPress… Here is my shortlist:

– Ability to act as forums admin (edit everything)

– Ability to add moderators to specific forums

– Custom avatars and signatures for users?

– Spam and ‘bad word’ filters?

– Private email/messaging system?

– Can I create categories/subcategories?

– Can I create little thumbnails for these categories?

There’s more but that’s a short list… Any help anyone can give would be greatly appreciated

[roniabirk]

I would like to customize my bbpress installation so topics in one specific forum do not display the authors of the replies. This is different from anonymous posting because I want admins to know who is posting, but just don’t display it to everyone else. The purpose is to allow a silent auction type function.

Does anyone have pointers on how I could modify bbpress to accomplish this? I am fairly comfortable with PHP. Thanks in advance!

[Cal]

Hello

I’m testing out some things and trying to synchronize WordPress, BBPress and Amember Subscription software. I have pretty much everything worked out, but need a little cookie help if it’s out there.

I’ve read this post, which outlines cookie settings

http://bbpress.org/forums/topic/wordpressbbpress-single-sign-on?replies=22#post-9010

The problem is that I don’t want to install the cookie plugin for WP because I already have this in my Wp-config file

define(‘COOKIEPATH’,’/’);

define(‘SITECOOKIEPATH’, ‘/’);

define(‘COOKIEHASH’, md5($_SERVER[HTTP_HOST]));

I guess my question is, what do I put into my BB config file for cookies?

I realize this may not be a direct BBPress issue, but I thought maybe one of you had an idea.

Thanks

[ganzua]

I’m realizing that I have more undefined pages. I have a custom login page here -> http://www.joseperdicion.com/wordpress/wp-login.php , ultimate tag warrior pages, for example this one; http://www.joseperdicion.com/wordpress/index.php?tag=onirica

Besides, some single pages are not tall enough to put two ads blocks in the sidebar.

Where did you read how to build ” is_smthing () ” functions? I wonder if I coud build one for is_login, is_tag (I presume this one will be solved in wp 2.3), is_aparticularfolder.

Is it possible to build a conditional tag for page height?. For example; ” if it is taller than x number of lines then put two ads blocks”.

[karaboga]

Hi again,

We couldn’t find any solution for that problem. If that’s a bug; I hope it will be corrected in new versions.

By the way, I’d said that we’ve integrated our bbPress forum to our WordPress blog. Now, forum users’ data is taken from WordPress’ wp_users table in database. And now, we do not have bb_users table.

If we want to seperate bbPress from WordPress (cancel the integration); what can we do? If we cancel the integration; does the bb_users table created automatically?

[Sam Bauers]

> “Client API version 3.23.49” – I think bbPress requires at least version 4.0 MySQL

That’s definitely the problem here. Just to clarify, your MySQL client library that PHP is using is too old. Adding new extensions to PHP in windows is comparatively easy. Check the PHP manual for info on how to do it, but basically you should have the extension you need somewhere in your PHP folder already. It’s just a matter of moving it to the right place. Perhaps a windows person can help out here?

[chrishajer]

Is there an .htaccess in the directory one level above? .htaccess rules are additive, I think. So if there is one in the directory one level up, those could be conflicting with the .htaccess you have in the community directory.

edit: sorry, I just reread all the notes you posted. I don’t understand enough about .htaccess to know what the problem is. SamBauers here has made several posts about .htaccess.

Here’s one:

https://bbpress.org/forums/topic/pretty-permalinks-not-working?replies=24#post-7743

[mpm]

I have .htaccess in my community directory for permalinks that says:

<ifmodule mod_rewrite.c>

RewriteEngine On

RewriteBase /community/

RewriteRule ^community/([0-9]+)/page/([0-9]+)$ /community/forum.php?id=$1&page=$2 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^community/([0-9]+)$ /community/forum.php?id=$1 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^topic/([0-9]+)/page/([0-9]+)$ /community/topic.php?id=$1&page=$2 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^topic/([0-9]+)$ /community/topic.php?id=$1 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^tags/(.+)/page/([0-9]+)$ /community/tags.php?tag=$1&page=$2 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^tags/(.+)/?$ /community/tags.php?tag=$1 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^tags/?$ /community/tags.php [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^profile/([0-9]+)/page/([0-9]+)$ /community/profile.php?id=$1&page=$2 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^profile/([0-9]+)/([a-z]+)$ /community/profile.php?id=$1&tab=$2 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^profile/([0-9]+)/([a-z]+)/page/([0-9]+)$ /community/profile.php?id=$1&tab=$2&page=$3 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^profile/([0-9]+)$ /community/profile.php?id=$1 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^view/([a-z-]+)/page/([0-9]+)$ /community/view.php?view=$1&page=$2 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^view/([a-z-]+)$ /community/view.php?view=$1 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^rss/$ /community/rss.php [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^rss/community/([0-9]+)$ /community/rss.php?community=$1 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^rss/topic/([0-9]+)$ /community/rss.php?topic=$1 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^rss/tags/([a-z]+)$ /community/rss.php?tag=$1 [L,QSA]

RewriteRule ^rss/profile/([0-9]+)$ /community/rss.php?profile=$1 [L,QSA]

</ifmodule>

I have .htaccess in my root that says:

RewriteEngine On

RewriteBase /

#uploaded files

RewriteRule ^(.*/)?files/$ index.php [L]

RewriteRule ^(.*/)?files/(.*) wp-content/blogs.php?file=$2 [L]

RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -f [OR]

RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -d

RewriteRule . – [L]

RewriteRule ^([_0-9a-zA-Z-]+/)?(wp-.*) $2 [L]

RewriteRule ^([_0-9a-zA-Z-]+/)?(.*.php)$ $2 [L]

RewriteRule . index.php [L]

and .htaccess.dist in root that says

RewriteEngine On

RewriteBase BASE/

#uploaded files

RewriteRule ^(.*/)?files/$ index.php [L]

RewriteRule ^(.*/)?files/(.*) wp-content/blogs.php?file=$2 [L]

RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -f [OR]

RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -d

RewriteRule . – [L]

RewriteRule ^([_0-9a-zA-Z-]+/)?(wp-.*) $2 [L]

RewriteRule ^([_0-9a-zA-Z-]+/)?(.*.php)$ $2 [L]

RewriteRule . index.php [L]

[chrishajer]

Not for the bbPress forum as far as I know. There are lots of picture galleries available for blogs like WordPress:

http://www.google.com/search?q=wordpress+photo+gallery+plugin

(which integrates nicely with bbPress) and even standalone photo galleries:

http://www.google.com/search?q=php+photo+gallery

I don’t know of a plugin for bbPress so I think you’ll be integrating something else into your website.

[chrishajer]

1. I know nothing about hosting bbPress on a Windows server.

2. The one thing that stands out to me is “Client API version 3.23.49” – I think bbPress requires at least version 4.0 MySQL. The Client API version is not always the same as the MySQL version installed, but maybe the problem is due to an old MySQL version?

Do you have access to a control panel or a shell where you can access something like phpMyAdmin to check the actual MySQL version installed?

[chrishajer]

Can you post the output from phpinfo? That error message comes up when the installation cannot find either the mysql or mysqli extensions. It’s possible PHP was configured without those extensions.

Create a file (maybe name it info.php or anything.php) and put this into it:

<?php

phpinfo();

?>

Go to the location of that file with a web browser (like http://www.yourserver.com/info.php) and that will echo a whole bunch of data back about the PHP installation.

http://www.php.net/phpinfo

That would be the first step, seeing if your PHP was compiled with the proper modules for MySQL.

[stevepowell]

My bbPress

Computer Help Forum

[aiitee]

Hey,

well, i ve got this msg: Your PHP installation appears to be missing the MySQL which is required for bbPress.

And well, i have the config.php in the host already, with all the Database info on it. its alright, i checked more than twice, the file is on the correct folder (the only thing i did was change the dorectory name), but since i have 2 databases: one is version 4.x of MYSQL and the other 5.x i already tried with both Databases and i cannot make this happen…

What should i do?

Thanks!

[benbeltran]

It seems to be an .htaccess conflict … check your rules.

[benbeltran]

Well, you’d have to edit bbpress’s theme so it suits your website.

[dejongsplaza]

We are looking for a nice forum, so bbPress is an obvious and nice indeed solution. But, how can we integrate bbPress with or into WordPress? I mean, not datebase, cookies etc. (http://bbpress.org/documentation/integration-with-wordpress/), but visual, in our WordPress site?

[mpm]

login between my wpmu installation and my bbpress seem to work okay but when I click on a topic link on the frontpage I get a page not found error from my wpmu installation…

WPMU: http://www.mpm.org.au (blog signup disabled but you can sign up as a user)

BBPress: http://www.mpm.org.au/community/

Previously I did have it all working but only with WP single not MU.

Any help would be much appreciated!

This is my config file:

<?php

// ** MySQL settings ** //

define(‘BBDB_NAME’, ‘xxxx’); // The name of the database

define(‘BBDB_USER’, ‘xxxx_xxxx’); // Your MySQL username

define(‘BBDB_PASSWORD’, ‘xxxx’); // …and password

define(‘BBDB_HOST’, ‘localhost’); // 99% chance you won’t need to change this value

// Change the prefix if you want to have multiple forums in a single database.

$bb_table_prefix = ‘bb_’; // Only letters, numbers and underscores please!

// If your bbPress URL is http://bbpress.example.com/forums/ , the examples would be correct.

// Adjust the domain and path to suit your actual URL.

// Just the domain name; no directories or path. There should be no trailing slash here.

$bb->domain = ‘http://www.mpm.org.au&#8217;; // Example: ‘http://bbpress.example.com&#8217;

// There should be both a leading and trailing slash here. ‘/’ is fine if the site is in root.

$bb->path = ‘/community/’; // Example: ‘/forums/’

// What are you going to call me?

$bb->name = ‘MakePeace Media LTD’;

// This must be set before running the install script.

$bb->admin_email = ‘myemail’;

// Set to true if you want pretty permalinks.

$bb->mod_rewrite = true;

// The number of topics that show on each page.

$bb->page_topics = 15;

// A user can edit a post for this many minutes after submitting.

$bb->edit_lock = 60;

// Your timezone offset. Example: -7 for Pacific Daylight Time.

$bb->gmt_offset = 0;

// Change this to localize bbPress. A corresponding MO file for the

// chosen language must be installed to bb-includes/languages.

// For example, install de.mo to bb-includes/languages and set BBLANG to ‘de’

// to enable German language support.

define(‘BBLANG’, ”);

// Your Akismet Key. You do not need a key to run bbPress, but if you want to take advantage

// of Akismet’s powerful spam blocking, you’ll need one. You can get an Akismet key at

// http://wordpress.com/api-keys/

$bb->akismet_key = ‘xxxx’; // Example: ‘xxxx’

// The rest is only useful if you are integrating bbPress with WordPress.

// If you’re not, just leave the rest as it is.

$bb->wp_table_prefix = ‘wp_’; // WordPress table prefix. Example: ‘wp_’;

$bb->wp_home = ‘http://www.mpm.org.au&#8217;; // WordPress – Options->General: Blog address (URL) // No trailing slash. Example: ‘http://example.com&#8217;

$bb->wp_siteurl = ‘http://www.mpm.org.au&#8217;; // WordPress – Options->General: WordPress address (URL) // No trailing slash. Example: ‘http://example.com&#8217;

if ( isset( $bb->wp_table_prefix ) ){

$bb->usercookie = “wordpressuser”;

$bb->passcookie = “wordpresspass”;

}

/* Stop editing */

if ( !defined(‘BBPATH’) )

define(‘BBPATH’, dirname(__FILE__) . ‘/’ );

require_once( BBPATH . ‘bb-settings.php’ );

?>

[ganzua]

thanks a lot for the explanation fel64!

[kannued]

Yes, it was!!!

[kannued]

Wait, wait, it might be my htaccess file that is causing the problem…..

[kannued]

And it also says I have 5 users when I only have 2 listed. Those users must be pulled over from bbpress/b also.

[kannued]

All installs are using the same database. In the config, the table prefix is different for each install. I do not want one profile for all three different forums. They need to use different usernames and logins for each forum. The reason being that two out of my three forums are very restricted where I add them, whereas the other one is for very general use.

I am also getting on my bbpress/c a post from my bbpress/b which I had never posted to bbpress/c.