Ok, of course AFTER I do the podcast talking about upcoming site changes things would change. As I stated, I want to go back to vBulletin but there are some caveats with it -- both technically and financially.
But after looking at the latest Xenforo update I am wary to go to because it will immediately break all current plugins being used on the forums (until they are then updated if updates are available), I think we may try the Xenforo update first.
So tonight I am going to perform a full site backup and attempt the upgrade. If anything breaks I will simply restore it back. If the plugins break but the forums still load, I will work on getting them upgraded over time.
I'll keep everyone updated via our Facebook Group (not the page) and will be on our Discord server as I am upgrading (and watching Westworld). I'll probably kick things off (the backup) at around 5 or 6 pm Eastern and most likely close the forums at the same time so we don't lose any posts or comments.
But after looking at the latest Xenforo update I am wary to go to because it will immediately break all current plugins being used on the forums (until they are then updated if updates are available), I think we may try the Xenforo update first.
So tonight I am going to perform a full site backup and attempt the upgrade. If anything breaks I will simply restore it back. If the plugins break but the forums still load, I will work on getting them upgraded over time.
I'll keep everyone updated via our Facebook Group (not the page) and will be on our Discord server as I am upgrading (and watching Westworld). I'll probably kick things off (the backup) at around 5 or 6 pm Eastern and most likely close the forums at the same time so we don't lose any posts or comments.