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Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Welcome to the wild new frontier of Seibertron.com — where classic grit meets polished chrome. This is your command center to sound off about the site's prototype redesign, give brutally honest feedback, report bugs, or just flex your nostalgia circuits. Whether you're loving the glow-up or miss the glorious jank of yesteryear, this is where your voice transforms into action.

Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Sat May 17, 2025 9:47 pm

Motto: "'Til All Are One!"
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Your Planet. Your Voice. Help Shape the Next Evolution of Seibertron.com!

Seibertron.com turns 25 this year — a milestone few fan communities ever reach. With the Silver Age of Seibertron upon us, this isn’t just a celebration — it’s a full-scale evolution, and you’re invited to help shape what comes next.

Seibertron.com has been a destination for everything Transformers for fans around the world — and with the new redesign underway, it’s time to double down on that promise. The new tagline says it all:
“Your planet for everything Transformers.”
Now we’re building the tools, features, and experience to actually deliver on it.

This isn't just a fresh coat of digital paint — it’s a complete overhaul. And we want you to help guide the future.

Think of this like a brainstorm with Vector Sigma:
• What should life on your planet look like?
• What interactive features do YOU want to see?
• What would make Seibertron your daily digital home again?

Here are just a few areas we’re opening up for ideas:

🧰 Seibertron Store Features
Pre-orders? Wishlist systems? A “Cargo Container” to hold items and ship them when you're ready (like BBTS’ Pile of Loot)? Loyalty points? Personal storage bays? If you’ve seen it elsewhere and wish it were here — tell us.

💬 Forums, Rebooted
Let’s bring the Energon Pub into the modern era. Nested replies? Upvotes? Visual threads? Better mobile layouts without losing any of the 20+ years of data? You tell us what would keep you talking.

📱 Social Meets Cybertron
What features from Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Reddit, or YouTube would make this place more dynamic and fun? Notifications? Reactions? Personal profiles? We’re open to hybrid ideas — if it works, it’s on the table.

🎠 YouTube Reboot
We’re bringing back the Seibertron YouTube hub — a curated space to showcase the best Transformers-related videos, creators, toy reviews, retrospectives, lore deep-dives, and fan-made content. No algorithms. Just a clean, quality-controlled feed of videos that matter to Transformers fans.

🚀 Feature Resurrections + Upgrades
Remember Character of the Month? Picture of the Month? Screen Capture Galleries? What about expanding the comics hub or finally giving Captain Contest the energon it deserves? What should return? What should evolve?

🔥 This is your planet.
So speak up. Drop your ideas below. Message me directly. Start a thread. Shout it from Metroplex’s rooftop. No idea is too small or too ambitious. The more interactive, rewarding, and fun this site becomes, the more it belongs to the fans who power it.

Let’s build the next era of Seibertron.com together.
Your planet. Your rules. Your future.

Let’s roll.

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Seibertron.com Transformation Progress Report

Here’s what’s already been accomplished on the road to this epic transformation:

## INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVER SYSTEMS

• Resolved Apache conflicts and Plesk default domain issues
• Reviewed and cleaned up deprecated virtual host configurations
• Corrected SSL and permissions in server domain settings
• Verified OpenDKIM configuration with Postfix
• Received and tested new dedicated IP for email
• Microsoft email error still needs to be resolved despite perfect rating being achieved with email repuation.
• Defined logging paths for CLI/cron security and scan scripts
• Standardized folder structure for non-public areas of site
• Implemented version control tracking using SITE_VERSION which allows different versions of site to run simultaneously
• Resolved domain-level DNS issues affecting mail routing and external verification services
• Updated nameserver and DNS record configurations to support improved email deliverability and subdomain control
• Strengthened DNS security and administrative controls to prevent unauthorized changes and third-party interference
• Cleaned up and consolidated .htaccess rules to eliminate legacy redirects, duplicate rewrites, and conflicting conditions
• Improved site performance and SEO by removing outdated rewrite chains and streamlining canonical URL handling
• Ensured compatibility with updated Plesk/Apache environment and future PHP version upgrades
• Filed trademark application for SEIBERTRON™ with the USPTO.
• Updated sitewide logo from “Seibertron.com” to “SEIBERTRON™” to reflect trademark status and strengthen brand identity
• Applied trademark symbol in visual branding to help protect against misuse by infringing entities and unauthorized third-party sellers
• Investigated and resolved firewall-related issues affecting server performance, cloud-based access rules, and external service communication
• Adjusted configurations both at the operating system level and within cloud management settings (Plesk, hosting provider) to prevent blocked services and improve stability
• Began auditing firewall rules across layers (OS, hosting panel, cloud provider) to better understand overlaps and eliminate conflicts

## DATABASE & SYSTEMS BACKEND

• Audited, improved and modernized database connection logic
• Created fallback structure for legacy database compatibility
• Centralized database credentials
• Re-wrote and re-structured entire database backup process
• Enhanced automated tasks stability and isolated failing Seibertron Store (ebay) import scripts
• Implemented dynamic structured data framework
• Implemented new `SITE_ID` system for cross-site content sharing (laying the foundation down for the Seibertron Network I first discussed back in 2010 that includes sites like Eternians.com and GIcobra.com)
• Converted hardcoded structured data into dynamic JSON-LD blocks for better SEO and schema compliance
• Enabled dynamic population of JSON structured data (e.g., author, images) based on page type
• Implemented future-ready support for search engines, rich results, and social media previews

## MARKETPLACE INTEGRATION & FULFILLMENT

• Successfully pulled live eBay listings using Trading API
• Implemented item image extraction from eBay listing HTML
• Stored full taxonomy data from eBay's Category and Store APIs
• Implemented an automated cron task to retrieve and archive eBay buyer feedback for ongoing performance analysis.
• Began work on Amazon SP-API app with working token and redirect flow
• Planned transition to eBay Sell Feed and Inventory APIs for inventory sync
• Long story short: Seibertron.com is now officially "talking" with ebay and Amazon using official APIs for both platforms
• Currently working on building out the admin section to manage Seibertron Store inventory
• Still need to get ebay and amazon to talk to each other in order to maintain inventory levels so that it doesn't need to be manually updated.
• Updated affiliate code
• Overhauled eBay order import system to support batch processing and file-specific tracking
• Built internal order pull list view with filters and pagination for faster warehouse processing
• Linked imported orders to item-level metadata (e.g., folder, image, SKU) for accuracy and fulfillment speed
• Improved shipping workflow by relocating “Fragile / Do Not Bend” stickers for faster, more consistent usage
• Streamlined packing and labeling processes, boosting fulfillment rate from ~20 to 25 packages per hour
• Made small but impactful layout and process changes that increased overall warehouse efficiency
• Reorganized eBay categories to better feature clearance items and promotional deals
• Researched, analyzed, and updated sales scheduling to optimize visibility and sustained momentum during promotions

## CODE & PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT

• Started PSR-12-compliant PHP cleanup following modern coding standards
• Standardized use of constants in shared core files
• Planned Bootstrap redesign using `SITE_VERSION` toggle logic
• Refactored admin dashboard layout and breadcrumbs. Work continues on this.
• Restructured entire error handling process including everyone's favorite Kremzeek error pages (notice how little we see him now)
• Improved integration between phpBB and Seibertron's global shell by stabilizing session handling across shared headers and footers
• Fixed phpBB redirect loop by updating legacy redirect code
• Investigated and resolved phpBB user session issues that were preventing proper login/logout behavior in the admin control panel
• Created new BBCode tag for expandable spoiler-style content
• Created G1-style "step" buttons complete with arrowheads (way more complicated than it should have been)
• Converted G1-style "step" buttons into Bootstrap tab functionality
• Updated Google AdSense code. I know many of you are unhappy with how the auto-ads are currently working. I'm not happy either. I think this will improve once the new modern site rolls out. I don't think the auto-ads play nice with Seibertron.com's outdated layout.

## CONTENT, DESIGN & PRESENTATION

• Updated Seibertron tagline options and legal display guidelines. New tagline: "Your planet for everything Transformers"
• Standardized use of Gunship logo font in lowercase for visual clarity
• Refined Seibertron Store newsletter with updated promo messaging
• Restructured category descriptions for all news categories
• Standardized condition formats and SKU structure for Seibertron Store comic listings
• Introduced Windows EXE tool to auto-folderize comic covers into hyphenated titles, but was not satisfied with the result
• Began work on "Project SC 2.0", which was stalled after a couple of weeks due to other pressing matters
• Updated pages for Translate, About Us, Contact Us and Privacy Policy
• Refined global CSS for cleaner layout spacing, button alignment, and responsive tweaks
• Updated browser tab icons (favicon and touch icons) for all major platforms
• Revised footer verbiage for accuracy, copyright clarity, and brand consistency
• Removed deprecated visual elements and legacy styling no longer in use
• Standardized heading and font sizing across pages to prepare for Bootstrap transition
• Updated admin and public-facing meta titles and descriptions to reflect current branding
• Worked on modernizing header to begin transition to Bootstrap layout
• Updated and modernized RSS feeds for Seibertron.com’s news and podcast distribution
• Resolved persistent 503 error that was blocking our news feed from syncing with Facebook
• Fixed podcast configuration issues that were preventing Seibertron’s podcast from appearing on Spotify

I've done more than this. As things come to mind, I will continue to update this list. More upgrades are coming soon. Really going to play with the "your planet" aspect of everything with the redesign to provide more interactivity and control for the SEIBERTRON community.

Thank you for continuing to support Seibertron.com!
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby megatran » Sat May 17, 2025 11:57 pm

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Congratulations on a big 25.
A lot of the IT stuff is way over my head. But I truly appreciate the work going on in the background to improve the site experience.
I'm so looking forward to a mobile friendly interface!
I'd upvote if I could.
Thanks Ryan.
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Sun May 18, 2025 10:43 pm

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megatran wrote:Congratulations on a big 25.
A lot of the IT stuff is way over my head. But I truly appreciate the work going on in the background to improve the site experience.
I'm so looking forward to a mobile friendly interface!
I'd upvote if I could.
Thanks Ryan.


Thanks megatran. I appreciate it. Welcome to SEIBERTRON by the way!
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Tue May 20, 2025 12:31 am

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DATABASE & SYSTEMS BACKEND
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• Updated outdated database management interface in local environment
• Synchronized database tables from live server to local test environment to support local development and debugging
• Worked on database management interface configuration to improve access and manage imported live site data cleanly

MARKETPLACE INTEGRATION & FULFILLMENT
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• Continued building custom inventory management tools to replace manual eBay listing workflow with Seibertron-native solution

CODE & PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT
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• Implemented autosave feature for Seibertron Store inventory entry form to prevent lost data during multi-step item creation
• Identified potential for future forum enhancement: autosave drafts for users after reaching post activity thresholds
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Tue May 20, 2025 10:22 pm

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Seibertron.com Progress Report – Security Cleanup & Legacy Hardening (May 20, 2025)

Identified root cause of external site classification issues
We investigated reports from Fortinet and confirmed that a legacy script on Seibertron.com had been exploited by third parties.

Audited and removed outdated files
After a thorough scan of our codebase and forums, we located unused legacy scripts no longer necessary for current site functionality. These were removed from the live site, backups, local dev, and sister sites.

Verified all internal references
We cross-checked all site files and database content to ensure there were no legitimate uses of these legacy scripts.

Hardened server configuration
.htaccess rules were updated to explicitly block access to deprecated paths. Requests now return a 410 Gone status to signal permanent removal. Kremzeek strikes again! https://www.seibertron.com/errors/410-gone.php

Launched a new custom 410 Gone error page
Built to match Seibertron’s themed error system, this page explains the legacy retirement with a splash of Kremzeek-fueled fun and brand flair.

Verified cleanup in production
Tested malicious legacy URLs to ensure they now result in a properly branded 410 Gone message.

Prepared for search engine cleanup
We’re initiating removal requests via Google Search Console to help eliminate outdated links from search results.

Proactive security and modernization
This was part of our ongoing commitment to make the site faster, safer, and more future-ready as we enter the next chapter of Seibertron.com.

You were here for the Golden Age. Now get ready for the Silver.
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Ultra Magnus » Tue May 20, 2025 10:43 pm

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Wow, lots of design changes!

The title bar with the victory scene from Rebirth pt III is pretty apropos. This redesign is on par with when you web 2.0'd it back in '06/07. I sure do miss the Rock the Vote for Character of the Month. Not to mention Prof. Smooth's Rumors and JHall's Rants, lol. And the late G1-era Boxart theme was awesome, too!

Yep I've been around for a looooooong time...

8-)
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Thu May 22, 2025 2:05 am

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Today's progress report ...

SERVER & INFRASTRUCTURE
  • Enhanced outbound email authentication by upgrading DKIM to 2048-bit
  • Verified SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and rDNS alignment to strengthen mail server integrity

SECURITY & REPUTATION
  • Investigated Microsoft/Hotmail delivery issue and identified reputation-based block
  • Ran full DNSBL and sender reputation scans; reviewed delisting options
  • Prepared delisting request strategy for internal and third-party filters

FULFILLMENT & SHIPPING
  • Continued development on 1"x2" thermal label system for customer identifiers
  • Tested print output and layout refinement for improved readability
  • Generated promo label for SEIBERTRON for application to outgoing shipment packages
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Thu May 22, 2025 12:44 pm

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Ultra Magnus wrote:Wow, lots of design changes!

The title bar with the victory scene from Rebirth pt III is pretty apropos. This redesign is on par with when you web 2.0'd it back in '06/07. I sure do miss the Rock the Vote for Character of the Month. Not to mention Prof. Smooth's Rumors and JHall's Rants, lol. And the late G1-era Boxart theme was awesome, too!

Yep I've been around for a looooooong time...

8-)


Man, seeing your name pop up always hits like a blast of G1 nostalgia and a shot of espresso at the same time.

Can you believe it’s been twenty-four years since the first Seibertron.com Big Broadcast? That little college con you pulled off in Michigan helped shape the early DNA of this site. We were building a fan empire out of forum posts, character bios, and cobbled-together banner ads — and somehow we’re still rolling out.

And yeah… I miss that stuff too. Rock the Vote, Prof. Smooth, JHall’s glorious rants. It was chaotic, passionate, unfiltered — everything a true fan-built site should be. But the Silver Age is coming, and it’s bringing the soul of those classics with it. The goal is to recapture that magic — only now with better tech, stronger tools, and a little less HTML trauma.

Glad you’re still here, Ultra Magnus. Your spark’s always been part of this place.

Let’s roll.

(... and we are overdue for lunch and beers, Q!)
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Thu May 22, 2025 12:47 pm

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Here’s a summary of what was accomplished today as part of the ongoing rebuild:

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVER SYSTEMS
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• Adjusted .htaccess rules to support legacy gallery URLs under /transformers-toys/, redirecting them to /transformers/toys/ structure
• Performed server wide file searches to find-and-replace old gallery links to work with current directory structure.

DATABASE & SYSTEMS BACKEND
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• Patched database backup routine to avoid accidental loss of table data during sync operations
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Fri May 23, 2025 12:54 am

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SEIBERTRON.COM TRANSFORMATION PROGRESS REPORT – SECURITY & SEO SESSION, MAY 22, 2025

Summary of security tightening and content optimization work completed tonight:

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVER SYSTEMS
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• Audited and corrected file and folder permissions across key directories to enhance security and maintain compatibility with Apache/Plesk

CODE & PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT
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• Implemented email-based security audit notification system to flag risk conditions and suspicious patterns in cron scans

CONTENT, DESIGN & PRESENTATION
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• Added rel='nofollow' tag to Translate page links to prevent unnecessary indexing by search engines
• Reviewed and assessed sitemap visibility and structure for improved crawling and discoverability
• Resolved duplicate title tag issues in paginated forum topics by appending page numbers to <title> tags in the Energon Pub

Continuous improvements are underway as we lock down vulnerabilities and polish the search presence for the Silver Age of Seibertron.com.
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Emerje » Wed May 28, 2025 3:14 am

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Two things:

1) Don't make any drastic changes to the forum structure. Newest posts at the bottom feels more natural for reading, I really hate having new posts at the top or threads that branch off and people drop out of the conversation.

2) Update the news back end. Nothing drastic, but there's some vestigial things in there we don't use any more. Categories could use cleaning up, too. We have two categories for unlicensed stuff even though we don't post that any more, one for the Collector's Club which has been long defunct and never coming back, but mostly it could stand to be reorganized, there's no real order to it.

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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Silver Wind » Wed May 28, 2025 10:07 pm

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Just my thoughts, but I am not a fan of...

  • Nested replies — typically overlooked
  • Comment karma — too divisive
  • Defaulting to newest first
  • Removal of pagination — it's endless scrolling and makes harder to find something


Edit: Relating to HMW itself, I recommend ditching the quick links for the Autobot and Decepticon sub-forums. Those have been inaccessible for at least fifteen years by this point, and I doubt they'll ever be useful in the future. Instead, how about replacing them with a quick link for the Team View page so we can be spared from a bit of scrolling and couple clicks?

And with regards to the HMW forum, it should be a main level forum instead of a sub-forum of itself since, as mentioned above, the faction sub-forums serve no purpose.
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby megatran » Thu May 29, 2025 11:25 pm

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Would it be possible to add an Alert / Notification on this site when you login rather than an email notification? I don't access my personal email regularly.

Sorry if it already exists. Still feeling my way round this site.
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Fri May 30, 2025 9:26 am

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megatran wrote:Would it be possible to add an Alert / Notification on this site when you login rather than an email notification? I don't access my personal email regularly.

Sorry if it already exists. Still feeling my way round this site.


There are notifications on the forums, but they're done in an older style than modern day with popovers with number notifications like on modern UI interfaces. Sabrblade and others might be able to help point out what you should look for. I think he uses those features for in-forum notifications. I never really do and am looking forward to rolling out modern UI and social media-like features in our forums.

To those wondering: yes, I believe forum posts should always start oldest first and work through pagination to get to the newest post. There will be links and such to hop to the newest post. Or maybe that is just another option all of you will be able to have so you can sort by newest or oldest. It's a simple toggle in the database so I don't see why I can't just give you guys that option based on your own personal preferences.
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Fri May 30, 2025 9:59 am

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Seibertron.com Progress Report: Week of May 23–30, 2025

Another powerhouse week as we continue to reshape Seibertron.com for its 25th Anniversary and the dawn of the Silver Age!

⚙️ SITE FUNCTIONALITY & PLATFORM UPGRADES
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• Nearly completed new Bootstrap 5 responsive header for desktop, tablet, and mobile
• Created animated background and tagline bar to deliver a dynamic G1-inspired interface
• Wrote 350+ new rotating taglines and implemented a dynamic display system
• Reorganized and streamlined top navigation, including social and utility links
• Debugged layout inconsistencies across breakpoints and ensured consistent appearance site-wide
• Resolved persistent config file error in the admin dashboard that previously triggered false security flags
• Fixed an error in the Sightings section and cleaned up code for reliability
• Addressed duplicate caption entry bug in the Caption Contest system
• Cleaned up and refactored database queries and legacy code in Heavy Metal War
• Investigated and corrected issues in various automated scripts for better reliability

🛒 STORE & ORDER FULFILLMENT IMPROVEMENTS
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• Created a new label system to identify and organize customer orders during packing
• Improved physical fulfillment workflow by optimizing placement and access of Fragile/Do Not Bend stickers
• Introduced a new heavy-duty foam method for safer comic book shipments
• Designed and printed new shipping labels promoting the SEIBERTRON brand

🔒 SECURITY & SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE
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• Audited and updated file/folder permissions across major directories to enhance server security
• Discovered and eliminated an outdated backdoor script left over from legacy code — issue was fully resolved
• Reviewed, refactored, and removed obsolete files no longer used by Seibertron.com's active codebase
• Enhanced database admin tools to better support internal development and testing workflows
• Improved login handling functions to support running both old and new versions of the site in tandem
• Updated the forum logout mechanism to fix known issues and synced forum login credentials with core security methods

🧪 EXPERIMENTAL & FUTURE-FACING DEVELOPMENT
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• Developed a fully code-based prototype for an interactive G1-style grid layout (early-stage concept)
• Created a new hidden tagline system for Beta Bots group on the classic site to tease the transformation
• Formed a new user group: Beta Bots — and began onboarding trusted members for Project Silver Age testing
• Composed and posted messaging regarding the future of Transtopia — laying the groundwork for its integration
• Started scoping out new forum features for Transtopia with more flexible design and moderation control

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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Fri May 30, 2025 8:39 pm

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⚙️ SITE FUNCTIONALITY & PLATFORM UPGRADES
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• Fixed private messaging issues where messages weren't sending or showing confirmation properly
• Corrected broken redirect logic after submitting private messages or forum posts
• Resolved broken "Previous" and "Next" topic navigation due to malformed SEO-friendly URLs
• Added messages icon to site's new header with dynamic unread message count badge
• Adjusted layout and column widths for social and utility icons to improve spacing and alignment
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Fri May 30, 2025 9:26 pm

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megatran wrote:Would it be possible to add an Alert / Notification on this site when you login rather than an email notification? I don't access my personal email regularly.

Sorry if it already exists. Still feeling my way round this site.


Would something like this in the new header be useful? :D

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In addition, if I rebrand "private messages" should it be called "messages" or "inbox"?
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby megatran » Sat May 31, 2025 1:21 am

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Seibertron wrote:
megatran wrote:Would it be possible to add an Alert / Notification on this site when you login rather than an email notification? I don't access my personal email regularly.

Sorry if it already exists. Still feeling my way round this site.


Would something like this in the new header be useful? :D

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In addition, if I rebrand "private messages" should it be called "messages" or "inbox"?

Awesome.
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Quantum Surge » Sat May 31, 2025 2:24 am

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I'm happy to see this site is going through some renovations, especially since I feared it would be barren now than it was a decade ago. I'm looking back at some of the older posts that used to be around from the start of the new millennium and the way things used to be done back then compared to the 2010s and the 2020s is night and day. Pretty crazy to see how far it goes.

Not really sure if this counts as proper ideas for the site's redesign, but I hope to see the news be more up to date, at least as close to other fan sites. I also hope to see more things like third party figure news and toy galleries like in the past (those could at least be easy with donated or borrowed figures if the site owner doesn't want them for too long).

I also hope to see news reports be less like something you'd find someone make for a specific part of a forum. Like that post regarding Stephen King or what's his face saying he didn't like the 2007 Transformers movie (possibly made as "news" in some vague attempt at Bayverse bashing on its 15th anniversary of all events). If it was something posted in the movie-related forum, it'd make sense; otherwise, it'll scream nothing but "slow news day" on top of it being nothing major like an unexpected toy reveal, who's writing the next TV show, or if Josh Cooley was somehow caught doing something scummy.

With all that said, I look forward to seeing the changes of the site in the near future.
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Sat May 31, 2025 2:33 am

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Quantum Surge wrote:I'm happy to see this site is going through some renovations, especially since I feared it would be barren now than it was a decade ago. I'm looking back at some of the older posts that used to be around from the start of the new millennium and the way things used to be done back then compared to the 2010s and the 2020s is night and day. Pretty crazy to see how far it goes.

Not really sure if this counts as proper ideas for the site's redesign, but I hope to see the news be more up to date, at least as close to other fan sites. I also hope to see more things like third party figure news and toy galleries like in the past (those could at least be easy with donated or borrowed figures if the site owner doesn't want them for too long).

I also hope to see news reports be less like something you'd find someone make for a specific part of a forum. Like that post regarding Stephen King or what's his face saying he didn't like the 2007 Transformers movie (possibly made as "news" in some vague attempt at Bayverse bashing on its 15th anniversary of all events). If it was something posted in the movie-related forum, it'd make sense; otherwise, it'll scream nothing but "slow news day" on top of it being nothing major like an unexpected toy reveal, who's writing the next TV show, or if Josh Cooley was somehow caught doing something scummy.

With all that said, I look forward to seeing the changes of the site in the near future.


Thanks, Quantum Surge — really appreciate the thoughtful feedback and the walk down memory lane. You're absolutely right: the forums, and Seibertron.com as a whole, were built in a different era, and we’ve been long overdue for a major evolution. That’s finally happening.

One of the core changes we've been working on is fundamentally rethinking how community content works across the site. The goal? Shift from a top-down, staff-only model to something that empowers everyone.

In short: the forums as we know them are done.

We’re aiming for something more modern and dynamic — imagine a fusion of social media (like Reddit or Facebook groups) with the structure of a traditional forum. That means:

  • Upvoting and ranking systems to let the best content float to the top — not just based on post date or who submitted it
  • Community-submitted news, galleries, sightings, etc., where you help shape what’s visible
  • A reputation or ranking system to highlight helpful or consistent contributors
  • Robot Points — earn rewards for posting, upvotes, news tips, and more. Points can be redeemed for account upgrades, exclusive features, or coupons in the Seibertron Store
  • Streamlined topic tagging, better media embeds, and more responsive layouts across all devices
  • And yes, more timely, curated, and relevant news coverage — less filler, more killer

Sky’s the limit right now — so if you (or anyone reading this) have ideas, examples, or even “what if” suggestions for what this future could look like, bring ’em on. Now’s the time to reformat.
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Emerje » Sat May 31, 2025 12:47 pm

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This topic isn't reacting properly. Clicking the button to jump to the newest post from outside the topic is taking me to the top of the page instead of the first post I haven't read. Also after I did read all of the posts it continued to act like there was more posts to read.

This is after I've read all the posts and refreshed the page to be sure.
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Sat May 31, 2025 2:03 pm

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Emerje wrote:This topic isn't reacting properly. Clicking the button to jump to the newest post from outside the topic is taking me to the top of the page instead of the first post I haven't read. Also after I did read all of the posts it continued to act like there was more posts to read.

This is after I've read all the posts and refreshed the page to be sure.
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Still orange.

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Can you right mouse click, copy and paste the url from the link you are clicking? Don't click on the link and copy that url (it might be a redirected url). I need to see the actual url that is in tge code that you are clicking on. I'm assuming something is wrong with the anchor tag (#) that you see in the url.
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Emerje » Sat May 31, 2025 4:32 pm

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Seibertron wrote:
Emerje wrote:This topic isn't reacting properly. Clicking the button to jump to the newest post from outside the topic is taking me to the top of the page instead of the first post I haven't read. Also after I did read all of the posts it continued to act like there was more posts to read.

This is after I've read all the posts and refreshed the page to be sure.
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Still orange.

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Can you right mouse click, copy and paste the url from the link you are clicking? Don't click on the link and copy that url (it might be a redirected url). I need to see the actual url that is in tge code that you are clicking on. I'm assuming something is wrong with the anchor tag (#) that you see in the url.

I would, but your post seems to have woken it up or whatever, it's normal now. I did come here from an email instead of within the forum so maybe that's why? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If it happens again I'll be sure to get a link for you.

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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby Seibertron » Sat May 31, 2025 4:47 pm

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Emerje wrote:I would, but your post seems to have woken it up or whatever, it's normal now. I did come here from an email instead of within the forum so maybe that's why? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If it happens again I'll be sure to get a link for you.

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That sounds like a caching issue with your browser for some reason. If you force a refresh in your browser, that issue should resolve. You might need to do that every time. Not f5 but shift f5 to force tge refresh. I think that's how you do it. It's so instinctive for me on a desktop or laptop environment that i have to be at my keyboard to see what I do. If you need instructions just let me know.
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Re: Seibertron Redesign In Progress -- Help Shape the Future of Your Planet

Postby First Gen » Sun Jun 01, 2025 4:40 pm

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Ohhhh baby, now you're TALKING!!! Love all the ideas listed. I think you're on the perfect track to really make Seibertron.com the premier TF site.

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