Re: Semi OT: vbulletin and # viewing - how do that do that?
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It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 54932
interpreted = N
texte = On 12/11/03 8:43 PM, "Gary Krockover"
wrote:> Interesting, thanks Alex. That might be a fun project to tackle after> all. The way that I have my forum set up, everyone is tracked already via> a username/password and by cookie, so I don't think it would be too much to> add this component. I'll keep you updated when I get time to mess with that.> > Thanks,> GKNP...The system worked well for us for the online chat, but a word of advice...We all but abandoned tracking people via cookies a year ago. The hassle ofbrowser compatibility coupled with the irrational fear of cookies on thepart of the public was too much.While clearly not as attractive, a cart based identification is 100%compatible with browsers.Whether you get them to signin via a fill out form for user & pass or youuse a real authentication box, the cart adds value for you. Especially for'guests' that don't sign in but you still want to track.I have developed my own irrational hatred for cookies ;-)Good LuckAlexAlex J McCombie New World MediaChief Information Officer Box 124888/892.6379 MartVille, NY 13111Alex@NewWorldMedia.com http://OurClients.comInterface Designer WebDNA Programmer Database Designer-------------------------------------------------------------This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list .To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/
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On 12/11/03 8:43 PM, "Gary Krockover" wrote:> Interesting, thanks Alex. That might be a fun project to tackle after> all. The way that I have my forum set up, everyone is tracked already via> a username/password and by cookie, so I don't think it would be too much to> add this component. I'll keep you updated when I get time to mess with that.> > Thanks,> GKNP...The system worked well for us for the online chat, but a word of advice...We all but abandoned tracking people via cookies a year ago. The hassle ofbrowser compatibility coupled with the irrational fear of cookies on thepart of the public was too much.While clearly not as attractive, a cart based identification is 100%compatible with browsers.Whether you get them to signin via a fill out form for user & pass or youuse a real authentication box, the cart adds value for you. Especially for'guests' that don't sign in but you still want to track.I have developed my own irrational hatred for cookies ;-)Good LuckAlexAlex J McCombie New World MediaChief Information Officer Box 124888/892.6379 MartVille, NY 13111Alex@NewWorldMedia.com http://OurClients.comInterface Designer WebDNA Programmer Database Designer-------------------------------------------------------------This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list .To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/
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