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Fatal error: Call to a member function getNamespace on a non-object in /var/lib/mediawiki/extensions/SocialProfile/UserStats/EditCount.php on line 18
Using the latest version of your code "1.4 (November 30, 2009)" along with MediaWiki 1.15.1 I get the error in the headline if I have $wfNamespacesForEditPoints defined in LocalSettings.php
 * $wgNamespacesForEditPoints = array(0); // Array of namespaces for that can earn you points. Use numerical keys. Default is 0 -- only main namespace edits can earn a user points.

If I remove the $wgNamespacesForEditPoints from LocalSettings.php the error goes away, but I would really like to be able to use this so I can add other namespaces. Thanks, --Cforrest 18:48, 30 November 2009 (UTC)


 * Oops, good catch! I've fixed that regression in r59601; now it should work again. --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 20:13, 30 November 2009 (UTC)

Special:UpdateEditCounts not using $wgNamespacesForEditPoints
When I add namespaces (14 for categories or 104 for a custom one I have) the edit counts update appropriately and increment for edits to pages in the defined namespaces (0, 14, 104). If I then run Special:UpdateEditCounts the additional namespaces are ignored and the count is reset back down to the number of edits in the main namespace (0). Can you please make it so that the Special:UpdateEditCounts uses $wgNamespacesForEditPoints?

BTW, thank you for such a cool extension. MW version 1.15.1 and SocialProfile 1.4 --Cforrest 20:29, 1 December 2009 (UTC)

UPDATE
I was able to "fix" this myself by making the appropriate edits to UserStats/SpecialUpdateEditCounts.php. It may not be pretty, but it works :)

Edit UserStats/SpecialUpdateEditCounts.php

REPLACE WITH REPLACE WITH INSERT ABOVE Then go to your wiki and re-run Special:UpdateEditCounts in order to have your counts include all namespaces defined in $wgNamespacesForEditPoints in LocalSettings.php.

Good Luck --Cforrest 00:22, 2 December 2009 (UTC)


 * Thanks again, I've fixed this in r59661. --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 14:26, 2 December 2009 (UTC)

globally rename foe and friend
I'd like to be able to rename 'foe' to 'rival' for my site. Is there a way to do this easily, or is it a hunt and peck through the source code? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.42.66.48 (talk • contribs). Please sign your posts with ~ !


 * Editing the appropriate system messages should do the trick, although I haven't tested it myself. These system messages contain the word 'foe':

MediaWiki:Useractivity-foe MediaWiki:Boardlinkselectfoes MediaWiki:Boardlinkunselectfoes MediaWiki:User-add-foe MediaWiki:User-remove-foe MediaWiki:User-recent-activity-foe MediaWiki:User-profile-preferences-emails-friendfoe MediaWiki:Ur-relationship-count-foes MediaWiki:Ur-add-foe MediaWiki:Ur-add-no-user MediaWiki:Ur-remove-relationship-foe MediaWiki:Ur-remove-relationship-title-foe MediaWiki:Ur-remove-relationship-title-confirm-foe MediaWiki:Ur-remove-relationship-message-foe MediaWiki:Ur-remove-relationship-message-confirm-foe MediaWiki:Ur-remove-error-message-pending-foe-request MediaWiki:Ur-remove-error-not-loggedin-foe MediaWiki:Ur-add-title-foe MediaWiki:Ur-add-message-foe MediaWiki:Ur-add-button-foe MediaWiki:Ur-add-sent-title-foe MediaWiki:Ur-add-sent-message-foe MediaWiki:Ur-add-error-message-yourself MediaWiki:Ur-add-error-message-existing-relationship-foe MediaWiki:Ur-add-error-message-pending-foe-request MediaWiki:Ur-add-error-message-not-loggedin-foe MediaWiki:Ur-requests-message-foe MediaWiki:Ur-no-requests-message MediaWiki:Ur-requests-added-message-foe MediaWiki:Ur-requests-reject-message-foe MediaWiki:Ur-title-foe MediaWiki:Foe request subject MediaWiki:Foe request body MediaWiki:Foe accept subject MediaWiki:Foe accept body MediaWiki:Foe removed subject MediaWiki:Foe removed body MediaWiki:Top-fans-stats-foe-count MediaWiki:Mp-request-new-foe


 * --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 23:59, 31 December 2009 (UTC)

Show SocialProfile certain groups
Hello!

I want that only show SocialProfile certain groups (eg Admin). Can someone help me? What do I need to configure? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 80.81.21.118 (talk • contribs). Please sign your posts with ~ !


 * If I understood your question correctly, you can't. Every user has the option to choose from normal wiki userpage or a social userpage. If you know PHP, you could try modifying the code. --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 19:42, 28 January 2010 (UTC)

Activation of Userwelcome
I can't find a reference to how to turn UserWelcome on, and would love to be able to put it into practice. Kitsufox 18:53, 28 January 2010 (UTC)


 * in your wiki's LocalSettings.php should do it. --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 19:42, 28 January 2010 (UTC)


 * Yep, that did the trick perfectly. Thank you very much. Kitsufox 21:05, 28 January 2010 (UTC)

Database error
(SQL query hidden) from within function "UserProfile::getProfile". MySQL returned error "1146: Table 'uopedia_wiki1.user_profile' doesn't exist (localhost)".--96.47.201.30 07:02, 15 February 2010 (UTC)


 * Extension:SocialProfile. --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 15:34, 15 February 2010 (UTC)

I know this but I have no access to the command line. Any other way?--207.160.145.13 19:06, 17 February 2010 (UTC)


 * You should have mentioned it in your previous message, then. Anyway, you might wanna have a look at Extension talk:SocialProfile/Archive 4 Do note that the instructions there are a bit outdated; you'll also need to copy the query from user_system_messages.sql. --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 10:52, 18 February 2010 (UTC)

gift error
from within function "". MySQL returned error "1146: Table 'uopedia_wiki1.gift' doesn't exist (localhost)". Any help? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.43.40.131 (talk • contribs). Please sign your posts with ~ !


 * See above. --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 10:52, 18 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, I have looked at everything above carefully and still I had to turn off the gifts because when I turn it on it still give me that error. I have put in all the tables people are posting but none with the name gift. Help?--66.43.40.131 03:00, 22 February 2010 (UTC)

This extension seemed to break Lucene
After I installed this extension my lucene search engine stopped being able to update it's indices, which is not good at all. So now I want to "uninstall" the extension, which I assume will include removing the database entries. Is there a list somewhere of what database tables I can get rid of? Thanks
 * The tables created by this extension are user_board, user_profile, user_stats, user_relationship, user_relationship_request, user_system_gift, system_gift, user_gift, gift, and user_system_messages. Reach Out to the Truth 14:51, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

- Thanks for the list, I am not sure if this extension caused the problem or not. It seems my Lucene indexes became corrupt or something, and only after I removed them completely and rebuild them does it start to work again. It worked fine before this extension was installed, but that doesn't really prove this Extension was the problem. Still have decided to use another method for user profile info though, thanks for the info.

Question: possible to add message comments to emails?
Is it possible to add the message someone sends via the profile to the email that is sent using magic words, templates or the like? thanks for your help.. --LainieH 00:02, 1 March 2010 (UTC)


 * See UserBoardClass.php, specifically the functions sendBoardMessage and sendBoardNotificationEmail. I think that passing the $message variable to sendBoardNotificationEmail in sendBoardMessage might work. I didn't test it obviously, just had a quick look at the code and thought it might work. --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 15:47, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

MySQL error 1054
MySQL returned error "1054: Unknown column 'ug_gift_id' in 'field list' (localhost)". --96.47.201.30 02:22, 1 March 2010 (UTC)


 * Have you set up the database tables correctly?
 * Are you running the SVN version of SocialProfile? If so, is the revision r63098 or a newer one?
 * --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 15:47, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

Images black after extension upgrade
I upgraded to the latest version of SocialProfile on Feb 22. Since that time, any avatars uploaded are now black. I've viewed the images directly, yes they really are black. Existing images are fine. I've purged the page, no difference. Running version 1.14.0 mediawiki. SocialProfile 1.4. I've copied back the previous version of SpecialUploadAvatar.php with no luck. Any suggestions welcomed. --Tomfuie 19:04, 5 March 2010 (UTC)


 * As you probably noticed, the trunk version of SocialProfile is only compatible with MediaWiki 1.16 (which hasn't yet been released). However, I do know about your problem, seeing as I stumbled upon it last year. I don't know what caused it exactly, but it had nothing to do with SocialProfile, because same version of SocialProfile worked on a different server. Check your server's configuration and make sure that any recent updates haven't messed up things. --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 23:45, 5 March 2010 (UTC)


 * Either code hack or extension confusion. Once I reinstalled a fresh version of the extension it worked fine.  --Tomfuie 14:59, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

Question about Messaging Customization
I have had my user base ask if it is possible to customize messaging to allow for a public "message board" where users can post comments ("like facebook"). I have also had them ask if they can sort messages by topic (like a discussion forum). Are you aware of any web sites using the social profile extension that have customized it for this type of funtionalitly? Is this possible? Thanks.. --LainieH 22:11, 8 March 2010 (UTC)


 * That certainly sounds a bit complicated, but nevertheless interesting. I'm not aware of any sites that would have hacked SocialProfile for such a purpose, but maybe it is doable. You could try asking around if someone's willing to do that for you (I'm afraid I can't, I have plenty of projects already). --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 15:43, 15 March 2010 (UTC)


 * I wonder if this would work? Extension:FBConnect allows XFBML tags to be placed inline with wiki text, so maybe you can simply use  to generate an instant comments box. This would probably only work with users Connected through Facebook, however... Just a thought! -Gbruin 06:18, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

Default User Page, Wiki default?
Default install appears to make every user's page a enhanced version. Is there a setting or tweak to make the wiki user page the default? --Tomfuie 15:07, 15 March 2010 (UTC)


 * You could try setting $wgUserPageChoice = false;, that might work. I haven't tested myself what that does though, so beware. :) --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 15:43, 15 March 2010 (UTC)


 * if you change the database setting to the reverse of the default that's in there you can have it automatically use the Wiki page instead of the social profile version (it's what I've done). You do need to run populate user pages when you get new members, however. 198.150.164.8 17:55, 23 March 2010 (UTC)

Fan (and a question or two... or three)
It'd be neat if you could add a function similar to the friends feature, but have it for articles. Editors could add a tag that would show a list of watchers (Fans) of the article, and also supply a link to "Add to my Watchlist". This would be kinda like Facebook's "Fan" feature.

The next few questions are unrelated to the suggestion above, and from each other.

How would I add the option to have restricted access to only friends? Like allowing a user to post a user subpage, but letting them decide to make it public, or private. And allowing sysops to make articles friends only; Such as being able to build a page for a gaming organization. But, only allowing a certain user's group of friends able to view it. Also allowing user to call whether a certain datafield is public/private (Like if they enter the location, but they only want their friends to see).

And the next question, how can I call a user's profile data? Like in a template, let's say I want to call a custom field "age", and use it in an article.

The final question is, how could I add or remove information spaces (Personal information, Other information, Custom information)? Like, I want to add a "Gaming information" panel with some custom fields, like "Points", "Game collection", "Favorite Game Characters", "Gaming level", etc. Smile Lee 17:57, 30 March 2010 (UTC)


 * Most of these requests sound quite time-consuming; they aren't something I've been planning to do.


 * You can't call social profile data in a template as of now, sorry.


 * Maybe you can add some fields to user profile with the appropriate UserProfile* hooks; see Extension:SocialProfile/For developers for further information. --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 17:47, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

Error from SpecialUploadAvatar.php Class SepcialUpload not found
After installing this I am getting an error when I load my wiki. This Class can't be found. The error is Fatal error: Class 'SpecialUpload' not found in /var/www/fwiki/extensions/SocialProfile/UserProfile/SpecialUploadAvatar.php on line 17 I am also getting the same error from line 228 for the Class UploadFromFile. I looked threw the php files and can't find where these classes are defined. I feel like I am missing something.

I am using MediaWiki version 1.13.2 and the latest SocialProfile as of today. 4/03/10 —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 63.116.23.136 (talk • contribs). Please sign your posts with ~ !


 * I am using MediaWiki version 1.13.2 and the latest SocialProfile as of today and that exactly is your problem. The extension page clearly states that the current version of SocialProfile requires MediaWiki 1.16 or newer. --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 17:47, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

Well I feel like a bozo. Updated to 1.17 and it works for the most part. Adding friends and uploading pictures seems to be a problem still. Seems like it is related to UserStatsClass.php on line 518 is something funny going on with the for loop.

—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 63.116.23.136 (talk • contribs). Please sign your posts with ~ !


 * Back in 2008, someone wrote that adding the point values to LocalSettings.php helped in fixing this problem, so maybe you could try that? --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 22:33, 2 April 2010 (UTC)


 * I have the same problem here=>http://biotech.nazwa.pl/encyklopedia-ludzi/index.php?title=Specjalna:UploadAvatar and any changes in localsettings.php doesn't work. After few hours of tests and trying this problem is still at the same stage. I'm thinking about installing earlier version:/ //Adam

Make messaging default to private
Hi, is their a way to set the messaging to default to private instead of public? Also, can users delete messages they have sent, or edit them? 20:23, 30 April 2010 (UTC) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 207.47.18.254 (talk • contribs). Please sign your posts with ~ !


 * Maybe swapping the order of the &lt;option&gt; tags in the source could work, I dunno.
 * No, only the recipient of the message and users with userboard-delete</tt> user right can delete board messages.
 * No, sent board messages cannot be edited.
 * --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 12:29, 1 May 2010 (UTC)

Delete "custom information"
How do I delete the "custom information" and make sure there isn't a gap between tabs??? 67.59.193.62 22:49, 30 April 2010 (UTC)


 * Short answer: you don't. Long answer: maybe hacking the PHP source code and using some CSS tricks could do it for you. --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 12:29, 1 May 2010 (UTC)

How do I make gifts appear below instead of above "Other information" in the profile?
How do I make gifts appear below instead of above "Other information" in the profile? Thank you 22:49, 30 April 2010 (UTC) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.59.193.62 (talk • contribs). Please sign your posts with ~ !


 * That seems to be quite complicated, but you could try modifying the function getInterests</tt> in extensions/SocialProfile/UserProfile/UserProfilePage.php</tt>. --Jack Phoenix (Contact) 12:29, 1 May 2010 (UTC)

Rename "Custom Information"
I want to rename the title tab of "custom information". I went to UserProfile.i18n and did a search for "custom information" then I renamed all to what I wanted, but it didn't update. I was hoping it is possible to do this. I am not talking about the profile fields, just the green tab at the top Thanks again 207.47.18.254 15:29, 1 May 2010 (UTC)
 * can be changed at MediaWiki:Update profile nav

Foeing?
Why would a site owner want to enable foeing? I guess maybe if it were some sort of gaming wiki, you might have your arch-rivals as foes. But even then, it's all in the spirit of fun so they're not really foes. Tisane 05:44, 27 May 2010 (UTC)

ImageMagick workarounds in future development
I'm one of those folks who, when receiving the  error message, researched the bug. Instead of acting confused or lost, I researched what I could. I found on multiple occasions that SocialProfile demands ImageMagick for image uploads as it forces a resize. All I've got access to is the GD-Lib, surprise surprise. In future developments, it would be preferential (at least, for me) for the following to happen. As opposed to demanding GD-Lib support, or trying to code it myself (I'm nowhere that good), it would be nice if the native API for image uploading could be used. I'd rather just upload the avatar to my wiki, and choose it from the Avatar page. Or, add in an option to disable image uploads through the SocialProfile API until a workaround is ready.

Despite not being able to find a concise workaround, it doesn't make me feel disparaged. I love the work that's been put into this extension, and I'll still be using it and encouraging the userbase to continue using it despite the lack of avatars. Echternacht 05:00, 11 June 2010 (UTC)