SickD Portal Project | Beta testers wanted

Hello,

Some of you might have heard of the "Portal Project" by Valhallen. I haven't heard any news about it quite a while. The original portal project was an idea to create a site about webmasters and their sites. But now the idea seems have died.

As some of you know, I have a site. The original site was about webgraphics and webdesign. Mostly in plain html and some flash. After a while I took the site down to do some major mods. But i'm almost finished with the major remodifications that its been going trough. I want the site to also be something like "the portal project". The site has a forum, links section, exstensive user profile etc. For the base of the site I used phpBB 2.0. I heavily modded the security enviremont (or however you spell it). I also added many new features in addition to the original phpBB engine. Now its a completely closed site. The only way to access any page on the site is using your password from your profile. Atleast, that is what I hope to have achieved. This is my first major php Project so I hope that everything went well. I tested the adjustments on my pc through Apache, but as most of you know, real testing has to be online by the users.

So, when the site goes online, (i'm currently STILL waiting for my cobalt to come in. grrrr) i'd like to ask you to exstensivelly test the system. To find ways around it. To look for bugs. To try to "create" bugs by using the site in ways that its not designed for. And finally, to report your findings to me.

The final purpose of all this is to have a community for webdesigners to show off their site, to ask advice to eachother, to share resources/experiences. Kinda similar to the original Portal Project by Valhallen.

If any of you like to help me out on this, reply to this post with any comments, tips, additions etc. If you want to help me out on the "beta testing" i'll sent you a weekly email with any improvements, bug reports, version updates etc. PM me if you want to beta test the site. I'll get you a user account to login to the site when its online.

And for anyone who just wants to join this new community, just wait up. When the site is finished for major use, it will be posted here.

Thanx ppl,
I hope to realize this new look at the original Portal Project by Valhallen

Sick Dwarf

Illl help you out Sick.... As long as I get a fancy-sounding title and a funky-lloking icon next to my name on the site ;)

How about Assistant Technitian in Charge of Penetration Testing of the Web Environment :rofl:

I'd definitely be interested in helping out. Last time I checked your site, it was looking great, and I was fully behind Valhallen in his efforts to build the portal project.

Well I was myself wondering what happened to the portal project, so I'd be happy to help ya out with your beta testing.

i would be too.

i am a webmaster of:
thepillbox.net
and
geeksarecool.com

i own and pay for both as well.. therefore being.. MINE! =)

Its great to have so many responses!

Well, for the last month, i'm without internet. I've managed quite well using a friends connection. But now the time is finally there. My future ISP told me (after a long wait) that I can start webbing BEFORE the 23rd of August. Its still a long wait, but its better then nothing.

Now for the site. I still haven't heard any response from Sun about my Cobalt Server. They tell me that my "request" is being looked at etc, etc, etc. So still no clear aswer for that.

I still have 10mb webspace somewhere but it won't be enough for the entire site. The total filesize no comes to a total of 12mb. So, got to leave out some images untill my server comes in.

I did all testing on my Apache Localhost under Win XP. Because I don't have constant access to the internet and most browser setup files require online access, all testing has been done in Internet Explorer. But I think it will be compatible with Netscape aswell cause of the original phpBB enviremont.

When the site is finnally through the beta fase, all regular Beta Testers will become Moderators and official members of the "staff". I also added an extra rank called "Senior Moderator". This rank enables limited database access for user administration, site poll management news management, global announcements etc. Still haven't figured out who that will be. Offcourse, it has to be someone who really puts efford in the site and someone who can be trusted. But we'll see :).

ac1dsp3ctrum: I've already created the title "Beta Tester" with special rank images. :D

Well, I'll definatly keep you posted on any adjustments, progress etc. You guys will be the first to know. Damn, still have to tell my mom that the guy from my ISP called me up. I'll put every little change up here. And ppl, feel free to post any questions, suggestions, comments etc. And the job opening for beta tester still goes offcourse!

I'll cu around.

Sick Dw@rf

Real cool. I think phpBB does work in netscape, I've never heard of compatibility issues. And if you're still looking for testers, I'd be interested.

I really want to help, beta-test, or whatever... I had a great site to with forum and stuff and had a lot of experience with bugs. It's down now because my server is kind off fried (not because of bugs :p). and omdat je uit nederland komt natuurlijk...toch een beetje nationalistisch..and because I want the same as ac1dsp3ctrum. :)
Ow damn... should have pm you...mmm?

Well, I actually would prefer if you guys just post up here. :) Sorry for any misunderstandings. Subscribing would also be way cool to keep the subject going. ;)

Sick

just fill me in w/ the info. I would be willing to lend a hand...

ok, here is my token post.
sickdwarf, you got my email.
count me in.

I would also like to contribute to your new site (beta testing or anything else). sounds like a great project for you and the community. Let me know!

/me pokes head in

why you lil stealing my idea ;)
heh am glad that someone is taking over and _sorta_ continuing the project - would be a shame for it to die out just cause of my bloody work comitments >_<
Email me with some account details and I'll have a crack at it (no pun intended) whenever I get a chance man.....

v_Ln

M.I.A from AO for 28+ days and counting

Nooooooo! This idea shouldn't die!

Sorry about that. I haven't posted for a while because of personal reasons. Unfortunatly, my server still hasn't arrived and my internet connection still isn't a "connection". I hate chello I uploaded a temporary site that shows the progress of the overal project. When my server gets in, I'll upload the whole thing and developers/betatesters can have access to the "big version" for testing etc. Check it out at http://www.sickdwarf.com and if you're still interrested, you can fill in the form to apply for developer/betatester there. I'll put you on the list when you applied. Unfortunatly, you can't work on any projects till my server gets here.

Sorry for the delay and the different ways of applying, but hey, maybe its all worth it. :)

Thanks.

Sick Dw@rf.

I just signed up. I checked your site a little while ago and got a page with a notice that you still hadn't received your server package. I'm still interested though....and I'm sure others still are too... :)

I'm intrested! Contact me..

I applyed, do I get some kind of ... darn ... bevestiging ... confirmation, or do I just have to wait some while till the real thing is running?
I still think it's a great idea and I hope the site get's as big as Antionline, or even bigger. ;)

Hello,

I finally have some news for you. Some guy from chello was at my door today. He came with the message; "Hello, i'm from chello. I'm hear to bring you the internet". I smiled, fell to my knees and begged the man to make it quick. 4,5 Stressing minutes later, I signed the contract and kicked the guy out. I finally have permanent access to the internet.

So, what's next? The server. I have decided to wait untill I have enough money to set my server up closer to the dutch backbone, in Amsterdam. Untill I have the server, the site's current host is going to expand from 10mb to 100mb. Even more if possible. So, I have to ask you once again, please wait.

I'll create 3 positions for betatesting. These positions are permanent. They have their own function next to the moderators. These functions are:
RD Crewmember - Research & Development. This person will research new concepts, possibilities and opportunities. Works independently and brings up the new ideas at site chat meetings. Has moderator access to all forums.
PR Crewmember - Public Relations. This crewmember is responsible for site promotion, newsletters and resolving differences between moderators and the site's regular members. Has moderator access to all forums.
BM Crewmember - Bussiness Moves. This crewmember seekes out good deals on server space (when needed) and other cash-related thingies. Note: The BM Crewmember will NEVER seek out deals on banners, pop-ups or other spam related ****. These annoying screen-fillers will never be on the site. Has moderator access to all forums.

These possitions will be available when the backbone of the site goes online. As you see, there are only 3 positions available. These positions give the crewmember significant (site-related) power and they must be assigned to people I can trust. So I want to have a one-to-one chat session with every candidate. As you understand, I can't mail everyone who responded to this post, because their mind might have changed. So, if you still want to be in, mail me or fill in the form on my temporary site.

After that, I will compare the results and choose the crewmembers. The moderators will be choosen when the site progressed a little more. I think we can handle those 10 members on our own, for now ;-).

This ends my current report. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please mail me. And, if you want to do something for the site, let people fill in that developer's form ;)

My sincere apologies for the long wait, and greetings.

Sick Dw@rf

Again hello,

I knew that I'll make some progress when i'm online 780hours a day. Within 1 week, the domainname and 10mb webspace will be transfered from the sponser to my me. Also, within the same week, I will upgrade the webspace from 10mb to 100mb.

That's it for now. I will not let you down. :)

There are already a lot of web masters forums for this kind of matters and i think

http://www.sitepointforums.com

will be the answer to your problem...

there are so much people willing to help U out

hope it helps

If you need a really good php programmer or asp programmer I can help you out.
and you know this man

OK, most things are arranged. I just need one more thing. A live chatbox.
I'm planning to let it connect to an IRC server of some kind but I have NO idea how to do this. Any suggestions or comments would be nice. Maybe ASP or something?

Thanks.

a java applet ?

Yeah something like that, maybe even something like AO has. Somewhere in that direction.

ummm its not really a chatbox - but what about tagbooks.tk ???
small simple - they host it all u gotta do is insert 1 line of code?

v_Ln

You mean like a shoutbox? I already got one of those :).

Hello,

I'm sorry to report that the SickDwarf.com Portal Project has been terminated. Due to problems with my host, I've cancelled the project for 4 to 5 months. But do not forget, this project will be realized. And we will provide a good, commercial-free site for the community. We will complete this project. Oh yeah, and GG, good luck with your portal project!

Greetz