(2010-07-29, 04:01 PM)hazelstutorials Wrote: [ -> ]Ok, now I'm confused...thanks 
I'll have to go away and think about this one before I go any further with it
Basically, cover your lime by putting in your TOS that you can read them - even if you never have to.
(2010-07-29, 02:06 PM)Uncontrol Wrote: [ -> ] (2010-07-29, 01:46 PM)Mark.M Wrote: [ -> ]Sure why not. Its only borderline line illegal, and only in some countries will end you up in court.
It's not illegal if you clearly state it and don't make any assurance that a private message is actually private.
Some countries its illegal either way.
(2010-07-29, 11:27 AM)Zash Wrote: [ -> ]Of course, to help reduce the controversies, a common method by some forums is to change the "Private Message" system to the "Personal Message" system. It's the same thing technically, but it just conveys less privacy, which could be what you want.
I like that idea!
How do I do that and how can I change my TOS?
Thanks
You would need to go through the language files (either via Admin CP or /inc/languages/english) and change instances of Private to Personal. I don't know where you personally keep your TOS, so I don't know. A good idea is to make one using the Help section.
(2010-07-29, 08:45 PM)Mark.M Wrote: [ -> ] (2010-07-29, 02:06 PM)Uncontrol Wrote: [ -> ] (2010-07-29, 01:46 PM)Mark.M Wrote: [ -> ]Sure why not. Its only borderline line illegal, and only in some countries will end you up in court.
It's not illegal if you clearly state it and don't make any assurance that a private message is actually private.
Some countries its illegal either way.
Then legally they waive that right if it's in your TOS.
(2010-07-30, 01:03 AM)Zash Wrote: [ -> ]You would need to go through the language files (either via Admin CP or /inc/languages/english) and change instances of Private to Personal. I don't know where you personally keep your TOS, so I don't know. A good idea is to make one using the Help section.
I see when signing up you agree to "Registration Agreement" is that my TOS?
If so, where would that be located?
You can edit it in: inc/languages/english/member.lang.php
$l['agreement_1'] = "Whilst we attempt to edit or remove any messages containing inappropriate, sexually orientated, abusive, hateful, slanderous, or threatening material that could be considered invasive of a persons privacy, or which otherwise violate any kind of law, it is impossible for us to review every message posted on this discussion system. For this reason you acknowledge that all messages posted on this discussion system express the views and opinions of the original message author and not necessarily the views of this bulletin board. Therefore we take no responsibility and cannot be held liable for any messages posted. We do not vouch for or warrant the accuracy and completeness of every message.";
$l['agreement_2'] = "By registering on this discussion system you agree that you will not post any material which is knowingly false, inaccurate, abusive, hateful, harassing, sexually orientated, threatening or invasive of a person's privacy, or any other material which may violate any applicable laws.";
$l['agreement_3'] = "Failure to comply with these rules may result in the termination of your account, account suspension, or permanent ban of access to these forums. Your IP Address is recorded with each post you make on this discussion system and is retrievable by the forum staff if need-be. You agree that we have the ability and right to remove, edit, or lock any account or message at any time should it be seen fit. You also agree that any information you enter on this discussion system is stored in a database, and that \"cookies\" are stored on your computer to save your login information.";
$l['agreement_4'] = "Any information you provide on these forums will not be disclosed to any third party without your complete consent, although the staff cannot be held liable for any hacking attempt in which your data is compromised.";
$l['agreement_5'] = "By continuing with the sign up process you agree to the above rules and any others that the Administrator specifies.";
$l['registration'] = "Registration";
(2010-07-30, 01:22 AM)Zash Wrote: [ -> ]You can edit it in: inc/languages/english/member.lang.php
Wow! Found it! Thanks!
So it looks like that is where All my language is for the entire forum, is that true?
So i have to carefully read through all of it in order to find what I want to change?
Like change the words Private to Personal?
Correct. You can find lots of it in global.lang.php
(2010-07-30, 01:36 AM)Zash Wrote: [ -> ]Correct. You can find lots of it in global.lang.php
Got it!
And I went into private.lang and found many "Private" words and changed them to personal.
Do you think when I someday upgrade to 1.6 I will have to do it again or will it stay the same?
Also, is it possible to ad a banner or adsense to the footer?
Thanks again, you have been a huge help