Suggestions and Updates

Bugs that need fixing

Bugs that need fixing

This thread was created to keep track of bugs/changes on Biology Forums. If you'd like to add to it, personal message me.

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bio_man   4160   20 Replies

bio_man

Report Issues Here (Official Thread)

Report Issues Here (Official Thread)

If anyone notices a mistakes or bugs on the website, please report here.

Thank you,
Admin.

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bio_man   34025   53 Replies

bio_man

[Feature removed] - Hot forum links

[Feature removed] - Hot forum links

We've removed this feature because we find it redundant and similar to the topic favorites.

Hope this doesn't cause an inconvenience!

bio_man   350   N/A

bio_man

[Feature Removed] - Extended Profile Pictures

[Feature Removed] - Extended Profile Pictures

We've removed a profile feature where members could add pictures in their profile, not to be confused with the avatar.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

bio_man   351   N/A

bio_man

Weekly Top Posters Should be Recorded

Weekly Top Posters Should be Recorded

I think we should keep a record of week top posters. Every sunday, at 11:59:59, we should take a snapshot of the weekly posted and mark their names down in the in the honorables section found here: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=staff or

habiba   380   1 Reply

bio_man

WYSIWYG Editor

WYSIWYG Editor

We're working on implementing a WYSIWYG editor to the website. If you notice any issues, please be patient as we implement the changes!

bio_man   384   N/A

bio_man

[Feature Addition] - Refer to original poster using @@

[Feature Addition] - Refer to original poster using @@

If you'd quickly like to refer to the original poster in your post, use @@.

Try it

bio_man   414   1 Reply

Benrick

Sneak-Peek - Introducing Study Force Courses!

Sneak-Peek - Introducing Study Force Courses!

It's not ready yet, but we have a courses section in the making. Stay tuned for more

bio_man   414   1 Reply

bio_man

Improvements made to Search

Improvements made to Search

Our search feature has gotten a visual makeover, making it easier to use than ever before. Please report any unforeseen issues you experience here.

bio_man   430   1 Reply

bio_man

New registration options coming soon

New registration options coming soon

We're got two new ideas brewing!

We'll be introducing a new way for future members to register to our community, using social logins. With a click of a button, you can use your Facebook or Twitter account to quickly register and

bio_man   435   N/A

bio_man

We're actively changing the website's design

We're actively changing the website's design

I'd like to note that we're in the process of altering the websites design and layout. If you notice any differences, it suggests we've changed something, but not for good. If you have any thoughts or concerns, let us know below, we�

bio_man   438   N/A

bio_man

SMF version upgrade

SMF version upgrade

Hi all,

The forum software used to power Biology-Forums.com might be getting a software upgrade from version 1.x to 2.x.

What does this mean to you? Nothing. The functionality you see will be transferred, so you won't notic

bio_man   450   N/A

bio_man

[Feature Removed] - The chat room has been removed

[Feature Removed] - The chat room has been removed

We've removed the chat room from our community due to a lack of public interest.

bio_man   462   N/A

bio_man

[Feature Removed] - PubMed Search

[Feature Removed] - PubMed Search

We've officially removed the PubMed search function found on our website.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

bio_man   487   N/A

bio_man

Math tools coming to Biology-Forums.com

Math tools coming to Biology-Forums.com

In our efforts to make Biology-Forums.com a more math-friendly environment, we'll be introducing simple tool that will help our users.

Some proposed tools include:

1) Cubic Equation Calculator
2) Quadratic Equation Cal

bio_man   497   N/A

bio_man

[Feature Removed] - The media center has been removed officially

[Feature Removed] - The media center has been removed officially

Introduced nearly 5 years ago, this section housed all the attachments found in specified board.

bio_man   521   N/A

bio_man

Old Ajax-based Latest Topics (Front Page)

Old Ajax-based Latest Topics (Front Page)

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echo'
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width: 100%; margin-bottom: 8px;">
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bio_man   527   N/A

bio_man

Biology Forums Dictionary is getting an update

Biology Forums Dictionary is getting an update

As part of our reconstructive effort to modernize Biology-Forums.com, the Dictionary is getting an update!

We'll be updating the skin (theme) to match the main website and also updati

bio_man   541   N/A

bio_man

Request board changes

Request board changes

We've made the decision to merge the test-bank request board with the note-request board.

This is part of our transition to better promote our dedicated Study Resources secti

duddy   542   N/A

duddy

Mobile theme will soon be replaced with a responsive version of the default theme

Mobile theme will soon be replaced with a responsive version of the default theme

Good morning faithful members,

Our team has decided to replace the current mobile theme with a responsive version of the default theme.

Reasons why this change has been proposed:

1) Consistency across different platfo

bio_man   548   1 Reply

bio_man

[Feature Removal] - We're planning to remove the arcade

[Feature Removal] - We're planning to remove the arcade

Hello all,

Just a heads up, we will be removing our flash-based arcade within the month, and will not be replacing it with anything else. Our decision comes after careful consideration that Flash is no longer being supported by major brows

bio_man   560   1 Reply

bio_man

Do I need to take permission if I want to use image from this site for thesis?

Do I need to take permission if I want to use image from this site for thesis?

Do I need to take permission if I want to use any image from this site for my thesis? If yes then would you please inform me the process for that? I mean whom should I ask for permission? Also I may need to modify the image.

Thanks.

Muhammed   590   1 Reply

bio_man

Updates coming

Updates coming

We plan to update the search function to include filtering of better search results, an additional view for gallery pictures, downloads, and textbooks.

In addition, we plan to implement advanced attachment options where questions found in

bio_man   596   1 Reply

bio_man

Anonymous Posting

Anonymous Posting

Hello Forum Members!

As of today, members now have the option to make their topics and replies private by clicking a checkbox before publishing. The checkbox can be found in the quick reply section below each thread or whenever they post v

bio_man   603   N/A

bio_man

Board closure pending

Board closure pending

Since Flash has become non-existent,

We might be removing the Animations & Videos category since it house over five pages of flash animations.

https://biology-forums.com/index.php?board=16.0

Stay-tuned for

bio_man   630   2 Replies

bio_man

An update to the Statistics Center

An update to the Statistics Center

[url=https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=vi

bio_man   631   N/A

bio_man

Hourly PM limit set to 10?

Hourly PM limit set to 10?

@bio_man, I am upset about this!

Could we raise this a little?

Code:

You have exceeded the limit of 10 personal messages per hour.

duddy   634   N/A

duddy

Member ranks have changed!

Member ranks have changed!

We've updated the member ranks for the first time since Biology-Forums.com's conception. Here are the updated post-based groups. Each group comes with special permissions not available to the previous member rank. You can quickly gain a rep

bio_man   650   N/A

bio_man

All Personal Messages (PMs) have been deleted.

All Personal Messages (PMs) have been deleted.

Dear members,

Recently, we were experiencing database issues related to the table that stores all personal messages. The only way to fix it was to delete all the stored messages.

We're sorry if this has caused any inconve

bio_man   650   N/A

bio_man

Instead of "Recently Updated Topics", make it "Recently Updated Posts"

Instead of "Recently Updated Topics", make it "Recently Updated Posts"

Location: In front page.

As per Alexx.

bio_man   672   N/A

bio_man

[New Feature] - Topic rating now includes question difficulty levels

[New Feature] - Topic rating now includes question difficulty levels

Hello faithful members,

Now users have the option to rate questions based on their difficulty. We've added three options:

1) Easy - for the straight-forward, easily answerable questions

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bio_man   755   2 Replies

bio_man

I've redesigned some old blocks

I've redesigned some old blocks

Hey all, I took the time to redesign some of the old tables that displayed the latest questions, recent posts, etc. If you happen to find something wrong with the changes, or you want to request a different design, please let me know below.

bio_man   842   N/A

bio_man

Email Notifications Keep Hitting Gmail Spam Filter

Email Notifications Keep Hitting Gmail Spam Filter

FYI, mail from biology-forums.com routinely ends up in Gmails spam filters. I always mark it as not spam to try and help improve the spam score but doesn't appear to be getting better.

Wonder how your dns spf and dkim look and/or if

germinate_love   858   4 Replies

germinate_love

Subtle changes to the forum design / style

Subtle changes to the forum design / style

I've added some shading all across the forum.

Hopefully the forum appears easier on the eyes now that this is done

bio_man   893   N/A

bio_man

Education Award

Education Award

Does anyone know if Americorps is worth the education award?

keahi60   914   3 Replies

jadrian23

Stem Cells

Stem Cells

I am currently taking a bioengineering class involving stem cells and was wondering if anyone had any useful sites that could provide me with a better background in the subject. It does not have to be very specific.

mattjohnson92   923   1 Reply

tchn84

Each word in your search query must be at least two characters long.

Each word in your search query must be at least two characters long.

I wonder how did you manage to solve this bug in the forum? (I have an SMF forum myself.)

Spiros   926   7 Replies

bio_man

IS-100.B - Intro to ICS online course

IS-100.B - Intro to ICS online course

anyone needing help with this online exam for this course jus email me ck6574@hotmail.com

OhedaKing   933   N/A

OhedaKing

college

college

I been going through some problems with my college and they have me on probation for failing grades and I have brought my grades up and now they are saying that I haven't progress enough for financial aid. CAN I TRANSFER TO A  DIFFERENT COL

platham   935   1 Reply

padre

Social Network Removed

Social Network Removed

The social network that was part of our community for the last four years has been officially removed due to a lack of interest.

- Admin

Biology Forums   947   1 Reply

duddy