[nodebb-plugin-emailer-local] Local email plugin
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@psychobunny Thank you, pushed the fixed version.
Edit: Forgot to publish new version to npm. Still need to get used to this.
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@julian guess who's going to steal this.
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Thanks @barveyhirdman
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Started creating service support (Gmail, Hotmail, anything Nodemailer can handle)
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Mmm... that raises a good question -- should you create a new plugin for each of those? Or maybe a "meta" plugin for the whole lot?
Seems a bit weird to put Gmail and Hotmail capability into a supposedly "local" plugin.
So I imagine, either:
- Rename nodebb-plugin-emailer-local to nodebb-plugin-emailer-nodemailer, or
- Create a new plugin nodebb-plugin-emailer-webmail, or something?
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@julian yeah actually that makes sense. I'm not sure what would be the more reasonable path.
I'll go with a separate service pack named nodebb-plugin-emailer-nodemailer and leave local alone.
Maybe nodebb-plugin-nodemailer? -
Hi,, tried to install it.. when i hit the link on the menu.. the address doesnt exist...
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Yep.. thats it planner.. i saw the other topic... gonna wait
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I missed this thread
Maybe nodebb-plugin-nodemailer?
This. I don't think you should duplicate code across several plugins. It would be perfect to be able to configure either local SMTP or gmail/etc from one page, no need to create multiple plugins. I feel like this is so important that it should really be core. If you like @BarveyHirdman submit a PR maybe and get this in
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Yep, I agree. Since it's fundamental to the running of a website, it should be core. If somebody does not want to use a local mail service, they she/he can use a 3rd-party service by installing a plugin.
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@planner said:
Yep, I agree. Since it's fundamental to the running of a website, it should be core. If somebody does not want to use a local mail service, they she/he can use a 3rd-party service by installing a plugin.
I really pushed the issue for a local smtp mailer being in the core, but was rejected for whatever reason. It shouldn't be a plugin at all. Out of all of the forums I've used, the local mailer was always built in the core for ease of use and keeps things simple. Can someone explain to me further what advantage making the local mailer would be? I don't seem to understand.
Funny thing is, all this time I've been using NodeBB, I STILL have no mail server connected with it because I'm confused here. From core to plugin, and now we have this...
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I really pushed the issue ... but was rejected for whatever reason.
This never happens @NodeBB - if anybody ever feels like their ideas are being stifled you message me and I'll deal with it.
(or not, coz ima lazy)EDIT: no seriously.
EDIT2: I agree that this plugin could be bundled as default just like markdown and mentions. I didn't think about that earlier, but for me personally I feel like it should be core. So - Since @BarveyHirdman wrote this, imo its totally up to him as to what direction he wishes to take with the code he wrote
If he keeps it as a plugin, expect this as bundled in with core imo (pending internal discussion) in the upcoming versions -
emailer-local can be bundled, if you really feel strongly about it @trevor. I just really hate using local mailers because the chance is so high your mail will end up in a spam bin, but I will admit that people have different feelings on the matter.
Plus, local mailers are a pain in the ASS to set up.
