Trade Expert

[TheButcher]

Valid observation Zug but what has actually happened in nearly 3 months form when he asked for testers?

Has he posted that progress is being made or there is light at the end of the tunnel?

[Zug]

ATT: Jim of TradeExpert

Hello everyone,

I would like to apologize for the slow support we've been providing recently. It's true that trade scripts, in general, have been experiencing a decline over the past few years. This is partly due to the rise of tube sites with full-length videos and search engines favoring such websites.

I understand this statement totally, but .. screw tubes! A trade script should have nothing to do with a sites content. It's a trade script. It's meant to list links so sites can exchange traffic. It doesn't have to be meant for skimming content clicks. It could be used for all sorts of types of websites. Not just adult.

To sustain our business, we've had to take on additional projects.

Does additional projects mean abandoning tradeexpert? Take 5% from trade template clicks from free users, forward them to a program that makes you money to help support you and your team; sell the traffic! Doesn't have to always come from the content skimming mechanism. I mean, who uses a link exchange script to skim content clicks anyway? Usually that is from a TGP script and TE is not a tgp script. But I bet you could make a killer TGP/Tube plugin for TE with that purpose. There's two plugins you could charge users for. On top of charging them for support.

One of the main challenges in supporting a project like TE3 is the sheer volume of support requests we receive daily. Often, users don't consult the documentation before asking for assistance, expecting free support. The time required to resolve issues varies significantly, sometimes taking just 10 minutes, while other times requiring several hours.
Furthermore, many issues are server-related, necessitating extensive communication with server administrators to find a solution.

I must say the script is very solid as it is at least for me using php 7.4, with no updated account. But also, this is very understandable, I get it. Often, people just ask for support without further consulting the docs and trying to figure it out for themselves. Though, some hosts, even, will provide support for a 3rd party software installation. If users need support that bad, then charge them a $25 monthly support subscription, or a flat rate of $25 per support request.

We've been working on a new version of TE3, ensuring compatibility with PHP 8.1. However, the features remain largely unchanged from the previous version.

Great! I can only think of maybe one or two new features, but, anyway .. That means to imply that you are not abandoning the script. Which is good news for all of us that completely fucking love Trade Expert. Like me

When it comes to adding new features, we want to prioritize those that benefit the majority of our users. We understand that some users request unique features, but catering to specific use cases can add complexity to an already complex system, potentially hindering the experience for other users.

Understandable for sure.

We're open to considering new features based on your collective feedback. If there's a general consensus on the most desired additions, we'll be happy to explore their implementation. Once again, we apologize for the recent support delays and appreciate your understanding.

Where can we give you feedback if you do not answer anything on your forum or emails? I for one, do not use ICQ.

Regarding PHP 8.1 version, those who need it already, please contact us on ICQ: 374821862

best regards,
Jim

I really do not need anything on php 8.1 at this time. Of course I do not speak of others. 7.4 seems to work just great for me.

Thank you Jim! Love your script! Please update my account; is all I really am needing. I don't need any support other than my account being updated. Your TradeExpert Docs are outstanding to refer to for any functional usage of TE.

Long Live TradeExpert!

Valid observation Zug but what has actually happened in nearly 3 months form when he asked for testers?

Has he posted that progress is being made or there is light at the end of the tunnel?

Maybe it takes 4 to 6 months to finish the php 8.1 update for whomever needs it? Responding constantly to requests until then may only hinder his work? He seems sincere with his last post about what is going on (or why even bother posting, right?), so, I think we all just may need some patience. Me, like others, HOPE that he is working on it and will eventually respond. Until then, like he said, he has other projects - and things do take time. I don't really get why people are so pressed on a 8.1 update, myself. I don't really need any support other than my account being updated.

It could very well be that he is putting it all off until he has the latest update complete before he begins to address support. And also, maybe he has some other things in the works to address his income issues with the script/support/sales?

I know that I sometimes ignore emails and chat requests if I am busy. So ... who knows, ya know?

[Brian]

Jim is the new owner or rep?

[tacnet]

Has anybody actually tried this on PHP 8.x yet ?

I know there are some compatibility issues but, as I understand it most of the breaking commands were already depreciated before PHP 7.x. It might well work if anybody has a PHP 8 server they can try it on

[britporn_mike]

Has anybody actually tried this on PHP 8.x yet ?

I know there are some compatibility issues but, as I understand it most of the breaking commands were already depreciated before PHP 7.x. It might well work if anybody has a PHP 8 server they can try it on

I will give it a try this week and come back to you who knows it might work

[tacnet]

Has anybody actually tried this on PHP 8.x yet ?

I know there are some compatibility issues but, as I understand it most of the breaking commands were already depreciated before PHP 7.x. It might well work if anybody has a PHP 8 server they can try it on

I will give it a try this week and come back to you who knows it might work

Thanks Britporn_Mike. Appreciate your input

[bestfreeporn]

Jim is the new owner or rep?

Not by what i understood from his post, he probably has multiple English nicks and his real name is Vlad or something

[SlightLy]

Hi guys,

I only registered here because of the Tradeexpert topic and have been following it for a long time. It's really sad that the support seems to be gone and the developers are letting the great product rot away.

The script will not run on PHP 8 without an update from Tradeexpert. The script is encrypted with Ioncube and needs an update.

I don't know the source code of the script, but it's quite possible that there is a regular communication between the Script and the Tradeexpert servers. As long as the Tradeexpert servers are online and accessible, this will not cause any problems. However, if the servers should be down at some point, the script is very likely to no longer be usable.

Tradeexpert is really one of the best scripts that are still on the market. Too bad you can't get the source code for a fee.

[TheButcher]

Hi guys,

I only registered here because of the Tradeexpert topic and have been following it for a long time. It's really sad that the support seems to be gone and the developers are letting the great product rot away.

The script will not run on PHP 8 without an update from Tradeexpert. The script is encrypted with Ioncube and needs an update.

I don't know the source code of the script, but it's quite possible that there is a regular communication between the Script and the Tradeexpert servers. As long as the Tradeexpert servers are online and accessible, this will not cause any problems. However, if the servers should be down at some point, the script is very likely to no longer be usable.

Tradeexpert is really one of the best scripts that are still on the market. Too bad you can't get the source code for a fee.

You have a point I wonder how much they will take for the script

[BrasSmonkey]

Hi guys,

I only registered here because of the Tradeexpert topic and have been following it for a long time. It's really sad that the support seems to be gone and the developers are letting the great product rot away.

The script will not run on PHP 8 without an update from Tradeexpert. The script is encrypted with Ioncube and needs an update.

I don't know the source code of the script, but it's quite possible that there is a regular communication between the Script and the Tradeexpert servers. As long as the Tradeexpert servers are online and accessible, this will not cause any problems. However, if the servers should be down at some point, the script is very likely to no longer be usable.

Tradeexpert is really one of the best scripts that are still on the market. Too bad you can't get the source code for a fee.

so downgrade the folder

[pokerking]

Hi guys,

I only registered here because of the Tradeexpert topic and have been following it for a long time. It's really sad that the support seems to be gone and the developers are letting the great product rot away.

The script will not run on PHP 8 without an update from Tradeexpert. The script is encrypted with Ioncube and needs an update.

I don't know the source code of the script, but it's quite possible that there is a regular communication between the Script and the Tradeexpert servers. As long as the Tradeexpert servers are online and accessible, this will not cause any problems. However, if the servers should be down at some point, the script is very likely to no longer be usable.

Tradeexpert is really one of the best scripts that are still on the market. Too bad you can't get the source code for a fee.

so downgrade the folder

You will break the script

[BrasSmonkey]

Hi guys,

I only registered here because of the Tradeexpert topic and have been following it for a long time. It's really sad that the support seems to be gone and the developers are letting the great product rot away.

The script will not run on PHP 8 without an update from Tradeexpert. The script is encrypted with Ioncube and needs an update.

I don't know the source code of the script, but it's quite possible that there is a regular communication between the Script and the Tradeexpert servers. As long as the Tradeexpert servers are online and accessible, this will not cause any problems. However, if the servers should be down at some point, the script is very likely to no longer be usable.

Tradeexpert is really one of the best scripts that are still on the market. Too bad you can't get the source code for a fee.

so downgrade the folder

You will break the script

not if it's compatible with the version of php

[Zug]

.... I don't know the source code of the script, but it's quite possible that there is a regular communication between the Script and the Tradeexpert servers. As long as the Tradeexpert servers are online and accessible, this will not cause any problems. However, if the servers should be down at some point, the script is very likely to no longer be usable.

Tradeexpert is really one of the best scripts that are still on the market. Too bad you can't get the source code for a fee.

Don't say that! lol. That may or may not be true. The fact that the TE site is still online after all these years, and the fact that Jim bothered with coming on this board and saying what he said, are big huge factors that that will not come to be.

I mean, why bother coming on here and saying what he said if there are not plans to continue with the script?

It more sounds like people here are wanting to either buy the script, or make something to compete with it. There's nothing holding you back. Contact them via ICQ or email and tell them you want to offer them $20k - $30k - $40k for it. If they sell it - then buy it and don't leave us users out in the cold please. OR, compete with it and develop your own similar trade script and see what happens.

That's my 2¢ on it. -- I truely think they will be around with it. Just have to be patient. They weren't around for a long time until they suddenly popped up and made a statement, here, on this board. Give them some time. The demand for the script is not going anywhere. And they know it.

If you want, try to hunt down a copy of TradeX and re-work it. It's open source I do believe. That was a good script until JMBsoft disappeared. ... https://github.com/jmbsoft/TradeX

[AlexO]

I mean, why bother coming on here and saying what he said if there are not plans to continue with the script?

It more sounds like people here are wanting to either buy the script, or make something to compete with it.

[britporn_mike]

My thinking they don't give a shit about updating it since not enough people are paying for the script.