Re: Semi OT: vbulletin and # viewing - how do that do that?
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2003
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 54933
interpreted = N
texte = Oh yes, I figured as much when I developed this site. It uses a traditional log in scheme that matches a user/pass against a standard db, and also has cookies for those that enable them for advance options, such as auto-authentication to that database. The # Viewing thing would I would probably just keep cookie based as it's obviously not mission critical, more of an "eye-candy" thing. Just need to find the time to do it. Thanks again! GK At 07:53 AM 12/12/2003, you wrote: >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, > > GK >NP... > >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 of >browser compatibility coupled with the irrational fear of cookies on the >part 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 you >use 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 Luck >Alex ------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Oh yes, I figured as much when I developed this site. It uses a traditional log in scheme that matches a user/pass against a standard db, and also has cookies for those that enable them for advance options, such as auto-authentication to that database. The # Viewing thing would I would probably just keep cookie based as it's obviously not mission critical, more of an "eye-candy" thing. Just need to find the time to do it. Thanks again! GK At 07:53 AM 12/12/2003, you wrote: >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, > > GK >NP... > >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 of >browser compatibility coupled with the irrational fear of cookies on the >part 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 you >use 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 Luck >Alex ------------------------------------------------------------- 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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