InfinityRazz

I didn't have time for changes, this year was pretty awful from all points of view. I try as much as possible to update all the templates and make the necessary changes.
 

Thanks for the response!

=> "Encoding/obfuscation of source code"
Of course, I go through vigorous protection methods including string encryption, method virtualization and packing with even more obfuscation.
(plus tamper checks, debug checks, program checks etc)

=> "Use HTTPS for your API calls"
That is what I was doing , here's some sample code : 
var client = new RestClient("https://HIDDEN.forumflash.com"); var request = new RestRequest("/api/nexus/purchases", DataFormat.Json); request.AddParameter("key", "BlahBlahBlah"); // Enter in Api Key request.AddParameter("customers", MemID); // Pass id from member request request.AddParameter("active", 1); // Check active purchases var response = client.Get(request); if (response.StatusCode == HttpStatusCode.OK) { dynamic resp = JObject.Parse(response.Content); // do stuff with object. } But the user seems to have figured out how to view the request page... and that kinda just returns a page of plain text where as he put it :
"are sent to a page where all the info is stored in plain text, allowing you to download a local copy and reroute the api calls to your own server..." 
and i guess that's where im struggling, and letting him see all this " and ensure that the server's certificate is strictly validated " 

Yeah! It's definitely a lil weird cause it returns field_##, took me a couple weeks to get used to making RestRequests here 😛
CustomFields on a purchase/member request are similar as well : 
Request.AddParameter("customField[#]", "StringValue"); 😉

It is impossible to completely prevent this, because the customer can always control what code is running on their machine. Below are some common ways to help protect client applications however. None of these are 100% effective (because it is impossible to be 100% effective), but are more to "keep honest people honest" -- that is, someone who wants to break your licensing will figure out a way to do so. People who are curious but see the roadblocks will be more likely to give up, however.
Encoding/obfuscation of source code Use HTTPS for your API calls and ensure that the server's certificate is strictly validated There are a plethora of other methods a quick search away, but the two above shouldn't cause much extra friction in your customers who are not trying to bypass your licensing. You don't want to make your anti-piracy measures so onerous that it breaks the application for paying customers.

We are fixing the issue with how this is implemented for Cloud sites in our next release.

Support confirmed forced archival is a new "feature" for cloud hosted sites with no options on what areas to archive.  Apparently this is undocumented and set to 3 years (1to5 is range).  Claim it is being looked at.  Not having advance notice of this change is in pretty poor form.
For sites with reference type forums (food, wine, books, travel, technical advice) this is pretty fatal as content over 5 years is no longer searched, and pretty useless.  We have low density forums with over 10 years of history and the content there is not time sensitive.

Admin panel -> Community -> (Forums) Settings -> Topic Summary Settings

i mean.. in c# using RestSharp it's something along the lines of => 

 
var Client = new RestClient("WebsiteUrl"); var Request = new RestRequest("/api/cms/records/{dID}/{rID}" + "/?key=Api Key With perms", DataFormat.Json); Request.AddUrlSegment("dID", 6); Request.AddUrlSegment("rID", 1); Request.AddParameter("fields[24]", "This changes record title"); var Response = Client.Post(Request); if (Response.StatusCode == HttpStatusCode.OK) { // Convert Response.Content and/or Response.Data to class object } else Console.WriteLine(Response.StatusCode);  

I could not agree more! Having been with them for a long time -- Years, in fact. This team has had to work with me on so many levels; they know I know nothing about computers or coding; They walk me through everything I've ever needed help with -- I would only further this by stating the Peer to Peer help is amazing as well. Every time I've put a question in, people come to my aid and help fix the issue; if IPS cannot all of you usually step up.
The community here is great, there are exceptions of course, but I must stress they are only exceptions.
Thank you all for everything, without all of you, my community would not be possible.

Quite right @RocketStang, the forums here are full of information, and active staff/members help whenever they can. It's great to not have to rely solely on staff support (they need time to eat and sleep too after all 😉 ) 
Quite honestly, I think my only complain/suggestion is the documentation, which feels strongly focused on self hosting (but let's be real, that is their money maker!), and kinda left me as a cloud subscriber feeling lost when starting out. Specifically in regards to connecting and communicating with the site externally, but we can chalk that up to my lack of SQL experience (c# + RestSharp works perfectly for me now after some initial struggle) .
Some cloud hosting specific documentation would be pretty slick

Just gotta throw it out there for any new potential customers, and to let staff know they're appreciated : 
Support : The few times I have ever needed support from Invision themselves, have always been answered in a timely manner, and "to the point focus", and I love it. Staff has always made a point of answering all my questions in a message, and I find that lacks in alot of other places. A+ support 🥰
Service : Out of 7 months of usage, I think we have experienced 1 "downtime" period, and for only a few hours. I currently use the Cloud package, and I gotta say it works pretty well out of the box, and is surprising what you can do with it 😉 Not to mention not having to worry about running the site it self is a huge relief 😂 
Keep up the great work!

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback, the team have seen it and love it, thanks!

I agree!  I self host 2 forums and the IPS team has pulled me outta jams quite a few times!  Support ticket help is fast and accurate...and even here on the forums, I find the IPS Team very informative and helpful!! 
That goes for our peer to peer forum members too...help with forum functions, CSS and coding help is never far away with the talented group of forum members in this community!
Everyone...keep up the GREAT work!
 

Just gotta throw it out there for any new potential customers, and to let staff know they're appreciated : 
Support : The few times I have ever needed support from Invision themselves, have always been answered in a timely manner, and "to the point focus", and I love it. Staff has always made a point of answering all my questions in a message, and I find that lacks in alot of other places. A+ support 🥰
Service : Out of 7 months of usage, I think we have experienced 1 "downtime" period, and for only a few hours. I currently use the Cloud package, and I gotta say it works pretty well out of the box, and is surprising what you can do with it 😉 Not to mention not having to worry about running the site it self is a huge relief 😂 
Keep up the great work!

Just gotta throw it out there for any new potential customers, and to let staff know they're appreciated : 
Support : The few times I have ever needed support from Invision themselves, have always been answered in a timely manner, and "to the point focus", and I love it. Staff has always made a point of answering all my questions in a message, and I find that lacks in alot of other places. A+ support 🥰
Service : Out of 7 months of usage, I think we have experienced 1 "downtime" period, and for only a few hours. I currently use the Cloud package, and I gotta say it works pretty well out of the box, and is surprising what you can do with it 😉 Not to mention not having to worry about running the site it self is a huge relief 😂 
Keep up the great work!

Just gotta throw it out there for any new potential customers, and to let staff know they're appreciated : 
Support : The few times I have ever needed support from Invision themselves, have always been answered in a timely manner, and "to the point focus", and I love it. Staff has always made a point of answering all my questions in a message, and I find that lacks in alot of other places. A+ support 🥰
Service : Out of 7 months of usage, I think we have experienced 1 "downtime" period, and for only a few hours. I currently use the Cloud package, and I gotta say it works pretty well out of the box, and is surprising what you can do with it 😉 Not to mention not having to worry about running the site it self is a huge relief 😂 
Keep up the great work!

Yes, it’s my assessment that this layout is well-thought-out. (The one I commented, which was from Pages)
I work as professional web designer for more than 20 years and I customize these Pages templates all the time—inspecting every little detail, checking the flow of content in many situations and at every CSS breakpoint. 
Of course if you can’t have an open discussion and need to laugh at people just because they say something you don’t agree with, this discussion ends right here. If all you guys can do is judge a web layout in one desktop view, you know very little of web design and have a lot to learn, but with reactions like the one I quoted you are apparently not willing to. I am out. 

Just gotta throw it out there for any new potential customers, and to let staff know they're appreciated : 
Support : The few times I have ever needed support from Invision themselves, have always been answered in a timely manner, and "to the point focus", and I love it. Staff has always made a point of answering all my questions in a message, and I find that lacks in alot of other places. A+ support 🥰
Service : Out of 7 months of usage, I think we have experienced 1 "downtime" period, and for only a few hours. I currently use the Cloud package, and I gotta say it works pretty well out of the box, and is surprising what you can do with it 😉 Not to mention not having to worry about running the site it self is a huge relief 😂 
Keep up the great work!

Just gotta throw it out there for any new potential customers, and to let staff know they're appreciated : 
Support : The few times I have ever needed support from Invision themselves, have always been answered in a timely manner, and "to the point focus", and I love it. Staff has always made a point of answering all my questions in a message, and I find that lacks in alot of other places. A+ support 🥰
Service : Out of 7 months of usage, I think we have experienced 1 "downtime" period, and for only a few hours. I currently use the Cloud package, and I gotta say it works pretty well out of the box, and is surprising what you can do with it 😉 Not to mention not having to worry about running the site it self is a huge relief 😂 
Keep up the great work!

Just gotta throw it out there for any new potential customers, and to let staff know they're appreciated : 
Support : The few times I have ever needed support from Invision themselves, have always been answered in a timely manner, and "to the point focus", and I love it. Staff has always made a point of answering all my questions in a message, and I find that lacks in alot of other places. A+ support 🥰
Service : Out of 7 months of usage, I think we have experienced 1 "downtime" period, and for only a few hours. I currently use the Cloud package, and I gotta say it works pretty well out of the box, and is surprising what you can do with it 😉 Not to mention not having to worry about running the site it self is a huge relief 😂 
Keep up the great work!

Just gotta throw it out there for any new potential customers, and to let staff know they're appreciated : 
Support : The few times I have ever needed support from Invision themselves, have always been answered in a timely manner, and "to the point focus", and I love it. Staff has always made a point of answering all my questions in a message, and I find that lacks in alot of other places. A+ support 🥰
Service : Out of 7 months of usage, I think we have experienced 1 "downtime" period, and for only a few hours. I currently use the Cloud package, and I gotta say it works pretty well out of the box, and is surprising what you can do with it 😉 Not to mention not having to worry about running the site it self is a huge relief 😂 
Keep up the great work!

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