RSS FEED

loafer_2

I would realy like to subscribe to the busy forums via RSS (Really simple sindication)
There is a simple mod for YABB here: http://www.boardmod.org/mods.php?dl=665&filename=RSS_Feed_1_0.zip

This would allow for instance Firefox's live bookmarks to the active threads, Notification of new threads to any RSS reader or RSS enabled mail client and even a moneysaving expert section on your my.yahoo page.

RSS is a superb technology and I use it instead of subcribing to newsletters whrever possible.

Let me know what you think!

L.

daph4ntom

Good Call Loafer. I tried to email Martin regarding RSS feeds as this would mean that users could subscribe to the posts/fora they are interested in. I got an automated response??

If a moderator is sees this thread can he/she please ask Martin to look at getting RSS enabled for the forum

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MSE_Martin

Seen it - had it explained to me what it means - like the idea - gone on the TTD list - but dont hold your breath for a good six months im afraid

loafer_2

It's dead easy to do, as in under an hour at the most and it will save you bandwidth and increase user retention.

No brianer innit?

If you need a hand from a unix spanners man then feel free to give me a shout as this sort of thing is my bread and butter.

Former_MSE_Webmaster

Hi Loafer,

Martin's asked me to look into this one.  It is a good idea and can be useful to a few members so I agree it's worthwhile.  Unfortunately, the "hour" it should take might have to be delayed for a bit.  

There are a number of other projects that desperately need finishing and that includes upgrading YaBB and installing BoardMods.  We will get to it and I'm confident that it will be earlier than 6 months but I cannot give a definite timeframe.

We'll certainly keep you up to date as we'll be looking to you and daph4ntom for testing.  ;)

Webby

daph4ntom

I would be happy to test out the feeds... There are many other "mods" that would of potential use to the community .... off the top of my head a calendar mod could be very useful for informing the community when offers start and expire... for example...

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loafer_2

okies

Forum subscriptions would be an accecptable stop gap measure though