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    Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!


    Here's a screen shot of the new forum with a text caption added to show you where the location of the "Join" button is. This would be the same as a "Register" button on our current forum.




    We're going to post the link sometime this evening, after we make a few more tweaks. So keep an eye on this thread.


    It's important to prepare yourself for change. The new software is different from the current vBulletin software. It will take a little getting used to especially if you used to and comfortable with vBulletin style forum software which on a personal note... I am. So I'm also learning how to interact inside of this new interface as well as learning how to exploit all of it's features.

    The DNS or Domain Name Servers are going to be switched tomorrow an 12:00 Noon. That means as the change propagates over all the Internet Servers in the world, when you type www.meguiarsonline.com into a browser the new forum will start pulling up.

    Sometime after that the existing MOL forum will be switched over to Archive mode. This means you can read information on the old forum but you will not be able to start a new thread or reply to an existing thread.

    Looking forward to seeing you on the new forum!

    p.s.

    Over the next few days and the next few weeks a lot of changes will be implemented into the new forum so have patience as we warm up the engine before standing on the pedal.
    Mike Phillips
    760-515-0444
    showcargarage@gmail.com

    "Find something you like and use it often"

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    Re: Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!

    Cool! Any particular reason MOL is changing over to new software?

    Can't wait to see whats new. I am sure there has been plenty of work behind the scenes!
    Brandon

    2007 Black Chevy Avalanche

    My Albums: Avalanche
    Meguiars Online Acronyms - Meguiars Product List....

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    • #3
      Re: Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!

      Originally posted by gb387 View Post
      Cool! Any particular reason MOL is changing over to new software?

      Can't wait to see whats new. I am sure there has been plenty of work behind the scenes!

      Trust me...it is REALLY cool!!!!

      Tim
      Tim Lingor's Product Reviews

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      • #4
        Re: Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!

        Originally posted by gb387 View Post
        Cool! Any particular reason MOL is changing over to new software?

        Can't wait to see whats new. I am sure there has been plenty of work behind the scenes!
        We have made the decision to change to new discussion forum software that promises to bring more benefits and features to our forum community as well as be less prone to being hacked into. Since going live in 2004, the first Meguiar's Online Discussion forum running vBulletin software had been hacked 3 times.

        This new software is still brand new to all of us so please be patient and spend some time exploring the new interface. In the meantime we will be adding Video Tutorials to show you how to interact on our new forum.
        Mike Phillips
        760-515-0444
        showcargarage@gmail.com

        "Find something you like and use it often"

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        • #5
          Re: Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!

          One of the first posts we created is for PTCrew.com to sign up for their class!

          The cool bonus for them to get with the program and do this will be a free sample of the new product for their goodie bag on May 12th
          Mike Phillips
          760-515-0444
          showcargarage@gmail.com

          "Find something you like and use it often"

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          • #6
            Re: Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!

            Originally posted by Mike Phillips View Post
            One of the first posts we created is for PTCrew.com to sign up for their class!

            The cool bonus for them to get with the program and do this will be a free sample of the new product for their goodie bag on May 12th
            On behalf of myself and the boys at PTCrew.com...........(in the voice of the old Bud Light commercials) we love you man!!!!
            Michael Stoops
            Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

            Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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            • #7
              Re: Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!

              Originally posted by Mike Phillips View Post
              We're going to post the link sometime this evening, after we make a few more tweaks. So keep an eye on this thread.
              Getting to late to do this tonight so we'll post the link to the new forum sometime tomorrow morning.
              Mike Phillips
              760-515-0444
              showcargarage@gmail.com

              "Find something you like and use it often"

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              • #8
                Re: Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!

                sweet!
                Patrick Yu
                2003 Honda Accord
                2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6

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                • #9
                  Re: Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!

                  Originally posted by Mike Phillips View Post
                  We have made the decision to change to new discussion forum software that promises to bring more benefits and features to our forum community as well as be less prone to being hacked into. Since going live in 2004, the first Meguiar's Online Discussion forum running vBulletin software had been hacked 3 times.

                  This new software is still brand new to all of us so please be patient and spend some time exploring the new interface. In the meantime we will be adding Video Tutorials to show you how to interact on our new forum.
                  Are "you" running OpenBSD? It's clear that there has been A LOT of time spent on this and a good foundation for me when redundancy is an issue is to use OpenBSD.
                  2015 Fiat 500 Abarth.
                  2011 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V using AMSOIL synthetics. Best 1/4 mile: 14.959 (sold)

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                  • #10
                    Re: Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!

                    The rolls in the download section is gorgeous!
                    Patrick Yu
                    2003 Honda Accord
                    2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6

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                    • #11
                      Re: Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!

                      Originally posted by sneek View Post
                      The rolls in the download section is gorgeous!
                      Sneaky...

                      We accidentally left the URL address in the Screen Shot!

                      It's been blurred...

                      How about keeping this to yourself till tomorrow morning? We have to get up very early and we'll be offline till mid-morning so there's no way to for us to watch either forum till we get back online.

                      Thanks sneek!
                      Mike Phillips
                      760-515-0444
                      showcargarage@gmail.com

                      "Find something you like and use it often"

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                      • #12
                        Re: Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!

                        Originally posted by sneek View Post
                        The rolls in the download section is gorgeous!
                        That was just a test post... just something we shot after detailing a customer's car. This one...

                        1979 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith II
                        Mike Phillips
                        760-515-0444
                        showcargarage@gmail.com

                        "Find something you like and use it often"

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                        • #13
                          Re: Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!

                          How about fixing the search function before archiving this forum? Searching for anything with less than 4 letters pulls up zero matches. So if you search for M06, or M83, or M34, or M21, or APC, or ASD or any of the search terms related to Meg's parts numbers or acronyms less than 4 letters pulls zero hits. These search terms could narrow your search results and make them more meaningful(try searching for professional cleaner wax).
                          I want 4" Softbuff pads!

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                          • #14
                            Re: Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!

                            You have to put '*' in front or behind. Try searching *M06*
                            Patrick Yu
                            2003 Honda Accord
                            2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6

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                              Re: Throwing the Switch! - Meguiar's NEW Discussion Forum!

                              New forums sweeet.

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