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[Omanes Alexandrapolites]

I've known about all those functions for a while Tosa and I'm not criticising or citing their lack of existence, I'm suggesting total visual integration between the lot. I'm getting all my information from the LDM manual and samples from other sites. I question things too much, but why is integration not the best option? It provides a consistent layout, appearance and feel across an entire website and allows users to more easily find what they want or need and discover new functionality.

I must query though, with the existence of the ability to upload to our own server, why we need the other uploader (as in the Java based one which involves uploading and then PMing you)? Wouldn't it be easier to allow direct uploads to the LDM or moderated uploads rather than the much slower process the facilities currently provide? Indeed, that is one of the weaknesses of the forums structure which I would presume is discouraging modifications from using our server as a base for hosting and managing their mods.

If everything could be done with minimal amounts of software and maximum integration between everything, it would result in lower amounts of server load, resulting in increased efficency and benefits for all users. There is, for example, a blog system which plugs right into the forum (costs a little BTW) which could be used instead of the highly separate CMS. It may not serve the function of books, but with a bit of BBcode and increase information for/from the writer the forum could be better for that as well.



BTW, just something I've just thought about is the potential for the usage of the attachment system in modding backstage areas. It could be useful for the sharing of files and the suchlike in those areas.