Inyoface FAQ..

[Nanor]

I've noticed when new members join up, rare amounts of them have signed up for bf2 forums, or know how to use teamspeak. So, when you get the THN email sent out, why not have all that info in it?

 

[Ronin Storm]

Let me look into this. Good idea.

 

[BiG D]

Sadly, I doubt it will matter. Users simply don't read things. Even if you make an obvious faq link in the email, very few will click it let alone read it. It wouldn't hurt, of course, but I really doubt it will help...

 

[elDiablo]

Well, when I joined (which wasn't that long ago!), DeZmond sent me a nice little PM which explained everything. I read it all as it was a PM, just just a automatically generated email. It was personally. And nice. And I read the FAQ because of it.

Maybe someone (who wouldn't mind) should have a PM sent out to any new members automatically from their account, but expect responses and be willing to reply to them. I'm not even sure if this is possible, but it might be a bit more personally then just an email?

Either way, nice idea Nanor!

 

[Haven]

Had a quick look for welcomemail whcih is the bit that sends the email, here's a quick paste of the relevant files and sections:

install/vbulletin-settings.xml: <setting varname="welcomemail" displayorder="30">
install/vbulletin-language.xml: <phrase name="welcomemail"><![CDATA[Dear $username,
install/vbulletin-language.xml: <phrase name="welcomemail"><![CDATA[Welcome to $vboptions[bbtitle]!]]></phrase>
install/vbulletin-language.xml: <phrase name="setting_welcomemail_desc"><![CDATA[Enabling this option will send a welcome email to new users using the email body/subject phrases for 'welcomemail'.<br />
install/vbulletin-language.xml: <phrase name="setting_welcomemail_title"><![CDATA[Send Welcome Email]]></phrase>
install/vbulletin-language.xml: <phrase name="options_options_welcomemail_text"><![CDATA[If you enable this setting, the user will be sent an email after registration using the body/subject phrases specified in 'welcomemail'. Note if you enable Verify Email Address in Registration below, the user must verify their address before an email will be sent. If you have Moderate New Members enabled above, this setting will have no effect as the user will be sent an email once validated regardless of this setting.]]></phrase>
install/vbulletin-language.xml: <phrase name="options_options_welcomemail_title"><![CDATA[Send Welcome Email]]></phrase>
install/vbulletin-adminhelp.xml: <helptopic disp="700" act="options" opt="welcomemail" />
register.php: else if (!$vbulletin->options['moderatenewmembers'] AND $vbulletin->options['welcomemail'])
register.php: eval(fetch_email_phrases('welcomemail'));
register.php: if ($vbulletin->options['welcomemail'] AND !$userinfo['posts'])
register.php: eval(fetch_email_phrases('welcomemail'));

It does appear that its a variable that is set as phrase. I've not played with phrases yet but I think I remember roninstorm mentioning them ?

Edit ... ahh yes welcomemail it is:

welcomemail Standard Phrase Dear $username, Thanks for registering at $vboptions[bbtitle]! We are glad you have chosen to be a part of our community and we hope you enjoy your stay. All the best, $vboptions[bbtitle]

Right so what do we want putting in there, suggestions wanted. If you write in a cut'n'paste format then we'll just cut'n'paste it

 

[Ronin Storm]

To modify it we'll need to provide it with an alternate English (US) translation, but there's a nifty "copy current value" thing in the Phrase Manager.

You can search the phrases in the Admin CP too. (none of yer new fangled command line stuff! )

 

[DeZmond]

I would propose something along the lines of:

welcomemail Standard Phrase Dear $username, Thanks for registering at $vboptions[bbtitle]! We are glad you have chosen to be a part of our community and we hope you enjoy your stay.

To ensure that you get the most out of your time at $vboptions[bbtitle], please ensure you read our FAQ which contains important information, such as the origins of $vboptions[bbtitle], guidelines on how to best use the forum, and the rules and regulations which govern it.

All the best, $vboptions[bbtitle] Admin Team.

By the by, does it support line breaks? If not, some rejigging may be in order. (Each of the different quotes is there because of line breaks... vB doesn't really like line breaks in quotes)

 

[Ronin Storm]

It does support line breaks. It's just that the default text doesn't make that apparent. You can see it more clearly in the translations bit.