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Panhandler
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 Posted - 03 May 2006 : 15:21:52
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Originally posted by Shaggy
Popuplarity is never the best reason to add a mod to your forums; the only thing you should be taking into consideration with each mod is of what benefit it will be to your members, whether they'll appreciate it or not and whether or not it will add anything to the appeal of your forums. If you start adding mods left, right and centre based solely on people's recommendations or ehat seems "cool", you'll soon end up with a bulky, ugly, unusable forum. If I still had a backup of MeTV's first Snitz forum, I'd be able to show you exactly how bad it can turn out.
That's good advice and exactly why I posted the question here.
Personally, I think that there are several essential mods.
These mods all offer good functional value:
Mike's File Attachment (Proeders),
Poll Mod,
Calendar (which I haven't installed yet)
Site Integration
Email All Users
"Avatars" mod is popular and it seems to be enjoyed by many, so I've added that as well.
"Split Topics" seems like it would be useful - recommend elsewhere on Snitz by one of the senior hands.
"Private Messaging" can be useful - (I have a couple of major manufacturer's registered on a forum and they wouldn't like their email revealed.)
With the exception of "Avatars", most of the mods listed here add an inherent value to the forum. (Sorry, don't mean to offend any avatar fans out there )
Most of the mods suggested here seem like they add functionality and not just fancy looks or attempts at entertainment.
I think responses have been pretty good. 
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Karel Bata
Junior Member
United Kingdom
122 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2006 : 17:32:56
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I think Snitz itself could do with some kind of "add this thread to my list of favorites" for future reference.  < |
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spyderuk
Junior Member
United Kingdom
211 Posts |
Posted - 25 May 2006 : 08:01:43
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I agree that functionality of the mod is the most important aspect.
My Top 3 - Private Messages
- Poll Mod
- User Groups
The usergroups has been installed on my test forum and just going through the usual testing procedures. Hopefully the younger members spending a week on probation (view only) and restricted from viewing certain forums for a week may make them think twice about posting one word answers to topics 
Maybe Email All Users should be in my Top 3, although it's not used very often it is a good mod imho, to get the word out fast to all members if needed.< |
Snitz 3.4.05. Mods Installed, Additional Smilies, Poll's, PM's, Email All Users, Today/Yesterday, Active Users 4, Portal Mod, My Own Google, Referer Mod, Avatars, Intergrated Conqueror Chat, Usergroups, IPGate, File Attachment Mod & Image Resize Mod.
 Next Mod? My Snitz Forum
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taropatch
Average Member
USA
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Posted - 25 May 2006 : 08:12:23
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Poll is in my top 3 but lots have said that already so here are 3 more that I like:
custom faq
anti-spam registration
links manager< |
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Ghassan
Starting Member
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Posted - 25 May 2006 : 09:35:46
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Calendar , PM , Active Users.
I would say these three are a must in each forum regardless what is the forum for.
my next favourite would be the avatar and the DKP.
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JBaldwin
Junior Member
USA
137 Posts |
Posted - 25 May 2006 : 12:21:41
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Jeez, tough one to answer. I have so many mods on my forum (that I use all the time) it's difficult to say, but I'll have it a go...
1. Email All Users = I modded this a bit to accept HTML messages and now use it to send out newsletters (the newsletter mod time's out on me). I also send out passwords for events weekly to my members, so again, this mod was a must.
2. Private Messaging = For obvious reasons.
3. Calendar Mod & Shout Box (This one's a tie) = I have weekly events every Saturday, so the calendar is a must to keep all my members abreast of what's coming up and where. The Shout Box mod is new for me and I use it as a "Forum Announcements" mod. I could not get the Alert Mod to work, so this one suited my needs just fine.< |
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