adding some features

core/admin.py

@@ -24,19 +24,26 @@ class ProfileInline(admin.StackedInline):
     verbose_name_plural = _('Profiles')
     fieldsets = (
         (None, {'fields': ('role', 'is_approved', 'phone_number', 'profile_picture', 'address')}),
+        (_('Driver Assessment'), {'fields': ('driver_grade', 'is_recommended')}),
         (_('Driver Info'), {'fields': ('license_front_image', 'license_back_image', 'car_plate_number', 'bank_account_number'), 'classes': ('collapse',)}),
         (_('Location'), {'fields': ('country', 'governate', 'city'), 'classes': ('collapse',)}),
     )
 
 class CustomUserAdmin(UserAdmin):
     inlines = (ProfileInline,)
-    list_display = ('username', 'email', 'get_role', 'get_approval_status', 'is_active', 'is_staff', 'send_whatsapp_link')
-    list_filter = ('is_active', 'is_staff', 'profile__role', 'profile__is_approved')
+    list_display = ('username', 'email', 'get_role', 'get_driver_grade', 'get_approval_status', 'is_active', 'is_staff', 'send_whatsapp_link')
+    list_filter = ('is_active', 'is_staff', 'profile__role', 'profile__is_approved', 'profile__driver_grade')
 
     def get_role(self, obj):
         return obj.profile.get_role_display()
     get_role.short_description = _('Role')
 
+    def get_driver_grade(self, obj):
+        if obj.profile.role == 'car_owner':
+            return obj.profile.get_driver_grade_display()
+        return "-"
+    get_driver_grade.short_description = _('Grade')
+
     def get_approval_status(self, obj):
         return obj.profile.is_approved
     get_approval_status.short_description = _('Approved')
@@ -192,6 +199,10 @@ class PlatformProfileAdmin(admin.ModelAdmin):
         (_('Financial Configuration'), {
             'fields': ('platform_fee_percentage', 'enable_payment')
         }),
+        (_('Maintenance / Availability'), {
+            'fields': ('accepting_shipments', 'maintenance_message_en', 'maintenance_message_ar'),
+            'description': _('Toggle to allow or stop receiving new parcel shipments. If stopped, buttons will turn red and an alert will be shown.')
+        }),
         (_('Testing / Development'), {
             'fields': ('auto_mark_paid',),
             'description': _('Enable this to automatically mark NEW parcels as "Paid" (useful for testing so drivers can see them immediately).')

core/api_views.py

@@ -47,6 +47,10 @@ class ParcelListCreateView(generics.ListCreateAPIView):
             return Parcel.objects.none()
 
     def perform_create(self, serializer):
+        from .models import PlatformProfile
+        platform_profile = PlatformProfile.objects.first()
+        if platform_profile and not platform_profile.accepting_shipments:
+             raise permissions.PermissionDenied(platform_profile.maintenance_message or "The platform is currently not accepting new shipments.")
         # Only shippers can create
         if self.request.user.profile.role != 'shipper':
              raise permissions.PermissionDenied("Only shippers can create parcels.")

core/migrations/0027_profile_driver_grade_profile_is_recommended.py

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+# Generated by Django 5.2.7 on 2026-02-01 12:51
+
+from django.db import migrations, models
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    dependencies = [
+        ('core', '0026_profile_bank_account_number'),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name='profile',
+            name='driver_grade',
+            field=models.CharField(choices=[('none', 'No Grade'), ('bronze_3', 'Bronze III'), ('bronze_2', 'Bronze II'), ('bronze_1', 'Bronze I'), ('silver', 'Silver'), ('gold', 'Gold')], default='none', max_length=20, verbose_name='Driver Grade'),
+        ),
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name='profile',
+            name='is_recommended',
+            field=models.BooleanField(default=False, verbose_name='Recommended by Shippers'),
+        ),
+    ]

core/migrations/0028_platformprofile_accepting_shipments_and_more.py

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+# Generated by Django 5.2.7 on 2026-02-01 13:07
+
+from django.db import migrations, models
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    dependencies = [
+        ('core', '0027_profile_driver_grade_profile_is_recommended'),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name='platformprofile',
+            name='accepting_shipments',
+            field=models.BooleanField(default=True, help_text='Toggle to allow or stop receiving new parcel shipments.', verbose_name='Accepting Shipments'),
+        ),
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name='platformprofile',
+            name='maintenance_message_ar',
+            field=models.TextField(blank=True, help_text='Message to show when shipments are stopped.', verbose_name='Maintenance Message (Arabic)'),
+        ),
+        migrations.AddField(
+            model_name='platformprofile',
+            name='maintenance_message_en',
+            field=models.TextField(blank=True, help_text='Message to show when shipments are stopped.', verbose_name='Maintenance Message (English)'),
+        ),
+    ]

core/models.py

@@ -65,8 +65,16 @@ class City(models.Model):
 
 class Profile(models.Model):
     ROLE_CHOICES = (
-        ('shipper', _('Shipper')),
-        ('car_owner', _('Car Owner')),
+        ("shipper", _("Shipper")),
+        ("car_owner", _("Car Owner")),
+    )
+    DRIVER_GRADE_CHOICES = (
+        ("none", _("No Grade")),
+        ("bronze_3", _("Bronze III")),
+        ("bronze_2", _("Bronze II")),
+        ("bronze_1", _("Bronze I")),
+        ("silver", _("Silver")),
+        ("gold", _("Gold")),
     )
     user = models.OneToOneField(User, on_delete=models.CASCADE, verbose_name=_('User'))
     role = models.CharField(_('Role'), max_length=20, choices=ROLE_CHOICES, default='shipper')
@@ -85,6 +93,10 @@ class Profile(models.Model):
     city = models.ForeignKey(City, on_delete=models.SET_NULL, null=True, blank=True, verbose_name=_('City'))
 
     # Approval Status
+    # Driver Assessment
+    driver_grade = models.CharField(_("Driver Grade"), max_length=20, choices=DRIVER_GRADE_CHOICES, default="none")
+    is_recommended = models.BooleanField(_("Recommended by Shippers"), default=False)
+
     is_approved = models.BooleanField(_('Approved'), default=False, help_text=_("Designates whether this user is approved to use the platform (mainly for drivers)."))
 
     def __str__(self):
@@ -166,6 +178,17 @@ class PlatformProfile(models.Model):
     # Testing / Development
     auto_mark_paid = models.BooleanField(_('Test Mode: Auto-Paid'), default=False, help_text=_("If enabled, newly created parcels will automatically be marked as 'Paid' for testing."))
     
+    # Maintenance / Availability
+    accepting_shipments = models.BooleanField(_("Accepting Shipments"), default=True, help_text=_("Toggle to allow or stop receiving new parcel shipments."))
+    maintenance_message_en = models.TextField(_("Maintenance Message (English)"), blank=True, help_text=_("Message to show when shipments are stopped."))
+    maintenance_message_ar = models.TextField(_("Maintenance Message (Arabic)"), blank=True, help_text=_("Message to show when shipments are stopped."))
+
+    @property
+    def maintenance_message(self):
+        if get_language() == "ar":
+            return self.maintenance_message_ar or _("Service is temporarily suspended. Please try again later.")
+        return self.maintenance_message_en or _("Service is temporarily suspended. Please try again later.")
+
     @property
     def privacy_policy(self):
         if get_language() == 'ar':

core/templates/base.html

@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
 
                     {% if not user.is_authenticated %}
                         <li class="nav-item ms-lg-3 d-none d-lg-block">
-                             <a href="{% url 'shipment_request' %}" class="btn btn-masarx-primary btn-sm rounded-pill px-4">{% trans "Start Shipping" %}</a>
+                             {% if platform_profile.accepting_shipments %}<a href="{% url 'shipment_request' %}" class="btn btn-masarx-active btn-sm rounded-pill px-4">{% trans "Start Shipping" %}</a>{% else %}<button class="btn btn-masarx-stopped btn-sm rounded-pill px-4" disabled title="{{ platform_profile.maintenance_message }}">{% trans "Stopped" %}</button>{% endif %}
                         </li>
                     {% endif %}
                 </ul>

core/templates/core/index.html

@@ -2,6 +2,14 @@
 {% load static i18n %}
 
 {% block content %}
+
+<style>
+    .bg-bronze { background-color: #cd7f32; }
+    .bg-silver { background-color: #c0c0c0; }
+    .bg-gold { background-color: #ffd700; }
+    .text-bronze { color: #cd7f32; }
+</style>
+
 <!-- Hero Section -->
 <section class="hero-section">
     <div class="container">
@@ -9,8 +17,13 @@
             <div class="col-lg-6 mb-5 mb-lg-0">
                 <h1 class="display-3 mb-4">{% trans "Small Shipments," %}<br><span style="color: var(--accent-orange)">{% trans "Smart Delivery." %}</span></h1>
                 <p class="lead mb-5 opacity-75">{% trans "masarX connects shippers with local car owners for fast, reliable, and trackable deliveries. Your cargo, our priority." %}</p>
+                {% if not platform_profile.accepting_shipments and platform_profile.maintenance_message %}
+                <div class="alert alert-danger mb-4 py-2 px-3 small border-0 shadow-sm" style="border-radius: 12px; max-width: 500px;">
+                    <i class="bi bi-exclamation-triangle-fill me-2"></i> {{ platform_profile.maintenance_message }}
+                </div>
+                {% endif %}
                 <div class="d-flex gap-3">
-                    <a href="{% url 'shipment_request' %}" class="btn btn-masarx-primary">{% trans "Start Shipping" %}</a>
+                    {% if platform_profile.accepting_shipments %}<a href="{% url 'shipment_request' %}" class="btn btn-masarx-active">{% trans "Start Shipping" %}</a>{% else %}<button class="btn btn-masarx-stopped" disabled style="cursor: not-allowed;">{% trans "Service Stopped" %}</button>{% endif %}
                     <a href="#how-it-works" class="btn btn-outline-light border-2 px-4 py-2" style="border-radius: 12px;">{% trans "Learn More" %}</a>
                 </div>
             </div>
@@ -94,7 +107,21 @@
                                 </span>
                             </div>
                             <div class="flex-grow-1">
-                                <h6 class="mb-0">{{ driver.user.first_name }} {{ driver.user.last_name|first }}.</h6>
+                                <h6 class="mb-0">
+                                    {{ driver.user.first_name }} {{ driver.user.last_name|first }}.
+                                    {% if driver.driver_grade != "none" %}
+                                        {% if "bronze" in driver.driver_grade %}
+                                            <span class="badge bg-bronze text-white small" title="{{ driver.get_driver_grade_display }}"><i class="bi bi-award"></i> {{ driver.get_driver_grade_display }}</span>
+                                        {% elif driver.driver_grade == "silver" %}
+                                            <span class="badge bg-silver text-dark small" title="Silver"><i class="bi bi-award-fill"></i> Silver</span>
+                                        {% elif driver.driver_grade == "gold" %}
+                                            <span class="badge bg-gold text-dark small" title="Gold"><i class="bi bi-award-fill"></i> Gold</span>
+                                        {% endif %}
+                                    {% endif %}
+                                    {% if driver.is_recommended %}
+                                        <span class="badge bg-success small" title="{% trans "Recommended by Shippers" %}"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></span>
+                                    {% endif %}
+                                </h6>
                                 <small class="text-muted">{% trans "Driver" %}</small>
                             </div>
                             <div class="text-end">

core/templates/core/profile.html

@@ -4,6 +4,13 @@
 {% block title %}{% trans "My Profile" %} | masarX{% endblock %}
 
 {% block content %}
+
+<style>
+    .bg-bronze { background-color: #cd7f32; }
+    .bg-silver { background-color: #c0c0c0; }
+    .bg-gold { background-color: #ffd700; }
+</style>
+
 <section class="py-5 bg-light" style="min-height: 80vh;">
     <div class="container py-5">
         <div class="row justify-content-center">
@@ -32,7 +39,21 @@
                                     <span class="text-white fs-1">{{ profile.user.first_name|first|upper }}</span>
                                 </div>
                             {% endif %}
-                            <h3 class="mt-3">{{ profile.user.get_full_name }}</h3>
+                            <h3 class="mt-3">
+                                {{ profile.user.get_full_name }}
+                                {% if profile.driver_grade != "none" %}
+                                    {% if "bronze" in profile.driver_grade %}
+                                        <span class="badge bg-bronze text-white fs-6 ms-2" title="{{ profile.get_driver_grade_display }}"><i class="bi bi-award"></i> {{ profile.get_driver_grade_display }}</span>
+                                    {% elif profile.driver_grade == "silver" %}
+                                        <span class="badge bg-silver text-dark fs-6 ms-2" title="Silver"><i class="bi bi-award-fill"></i> Silver</span>
+                                    {% elif profile.driver_grade == "gold" %}
+                                        <span class="badge bg-gold text-dark fs-6 ms-2" title="Gold"><i class="bi bi-award-fill"></i> Gold</span>
+                                    {% endif %}
+                                {% endif %}
+                                {% if profile.is_recommended %}
+                                    <span class="badge bg-success fs-6 ms-2" title="{% trans "Recommended by Shippers" %}"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></span>
+                                {% endif %}
+                            </h3>
                             <p class="text-muted">{{ profile.get_role_display }}</p>
                         </div>
 

core/templates/core/shipper_dashboard.html

@@ -2,10 +2,26 @@
 {% load i18n core_tags %}
 
 {% block content %}
+
+<style>
+    .bg-bronze { background-color: #cd7f32; }
+    .bg-silver { background-color: #c0c0c0; }
+    .bg-gold { background-color: #ffd700; }
+</style>
+
 <div class="container py-5">
+    {% if not platform_profile.accepting_shipments and platform_profile.maintenance_message %}
+    <div class="alert alert-danger mb-4 py-3 px-4 shadow-sm border-0 d-flex align-items-center" style="border-radius: 15px;">
+        <i class="bi bi-exclamation-triangle-fill fs-4 me-3"></i>
+        <div>
+            <h5 class="alert-heading mb-1">{% trans "Service Notice" %}</h5>
+            <p class="mb-0 opacity-75">{{ platform_profile.maintenance_message }}</p>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+    {% endif %}
     <div class="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center mb-4">
         <h1>{% trans "My Shipments" %}</h1>
-        <a href="{% url 'shipment_request' %}" class="btn btn-masarx-primary">{% trans "New Shipment" %}</a>
+        {% if platform_profile.accepting_shipments %}<a href="{% url 'shipment_request' %}" class="btn btn-masarx-active">{% trans "New Shipment" %}</a>{% else %}<button class="btn btn-masarx-stopped" disabled style="cursor: not-allowed;">{% trans "Service Stopped" %}</button>{% endif %}
     </div>
 
     <!-- Tabs -->
@@ -97,7 +113,24 @@
 
                             <hr>
                             <p class="card-text small mb-0"><strong>{% trans "Receiver" %}:</strong> {{ parcel.receiver_name }}</p>
-                            <p class="card-text small"><strong>{% trans "Carrier" %}:</strong> {% if parcel.carrier %}{{ parcel.carrier.get_full_name|default:parcel.carrier.username }}{% else %}{% trans "Waiting for pickup" %}{% endif %}</p>
+                            <p class="card-text small"><strong>{% trans "Carrier" %}:</strong> 
+                                {% if parcel.carrier %}
+                                    {{ parcel.carrier.get_full_name|default:parcel.carrier.username }}
+                                    {% if parcel.carrier.profile.driver_grade != "none" %}
+            {% if "bronze" in parcel.carrier.profile.driver_grade %}
+                <span class="badge bg-bronze text-white small ms-1" title="{{ parcel.carrier.profile.get_driver_grade_display }}}"><i class="bi bi-award"></i></span>
+            {% elif parcel.carrier.profile.driver_grade == "silver" %}
+                <span class="badge bg-silver text-dark small ms-1" title="Silver"><i class="bi bi-award-fill"></i></span>
+            {% elif parcel.carrier.profile.driver_grade == "gold" %}
+                <span class="badge bg-gold text-dark small ms-1" title="Gold"><i class="bi bi-award-fill"></i></span>
+            {% endif %}
+        {% endif %}
+        {% if parcel.carrier.profile.is_recommended %}
+            <span class="badge bg-success small ms-1" title="{% trans "Recommended by Shippers" %}"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></span>
+        {% endif %}
+                                {% else %}
+                                    {% trans "Waiting for pickup" %}
+                                {% endif %}</p>
                         </div>
                     </div>
                 </div>
@@ -130,7 +163,23 @@
                                         </span>
                                         <span class="d-flex align-items-center gap-1">
                                             <i class="bi bi-truck"></i> 
-                                            {% if parcel.carrier %}{{ parcel.carrier.get_full_name|default:parcel.carrier.username }}{% else %}{% trans "Waiting" %}{% endif %}
+                                            {% if parcel.carrier %}
+                                    {{ parcel.carrier.get_full_name|default:parcel.carrier.username }}
+                                    {% if parcel.carrier.profile.driver_grade != "none" %}
+            {% if "bronze" in parcel.carrier.profile.driver_grade %}
+                <span class="badge bg-bronze text-white small ms-1" title="{{ parcel.carrier.profile.get_driver_grade_display }}}"><i class="bi bi-award"></i></span>
+            {% elif parcel.carrier.profile.driver_grade == "silver" %}
+                <span class="badge bg-silver text-dark small ms-1" title="Silver"><i class="bi bi-award-fill"></i></span>
+            {% elif parcel.carrier.profile.driver_grade == "gold" %}
+                <span class="badge bg-gold text-dark small ms-1" title="Gold"><i class="bi bi-award-fill"></i></span>
+            {% endif %}
+        {% endif %}
+        {% if parcel.carrier.profile.is_recommended %}
+            <span class="badge bg-success small ms-1" title="{% trans "Recommended by Shippers" %}"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></span>
+        {% endif %}
+                                {% else %}
+                                    {% trans "Waiting" %}
+                                {% endif %}
                                         </span>
                                     </div>
                                 </div>
@@ -223,7 +272,7 @@
             {% else %}
             <div class="text-center py-5">
                 <p class="lead">{% trans "You have no active shipments." %}</p>
-                <a href="{% url 'shipment_request' %}" class="btn btn-masarx-primary">{% trans "Send your first shipment" %}</a>
+                {% if platform_profile.accepting_shipments %}<a href="{% url 'shipment_request' %}" class="btn btn-masarx-active">{% trans "Send your first shipment" %}</a>{% else %}<button class="btn btn-masarx-stopped" disabled style="cursor: not-allowed;">{% trans "Service Stopped" %}</button>{% endif %}
             </div>
             {% endif %}
         </div>

core/views.py

@@ -286,6 +286,11 @@ def dashboard(request):
 
 @login_required
 def shipment_request(request):
+    from .models import PlatformProfile
+    platform_profile = PlatformProfile.objects.first()
+    if platform_profile and not platform_profile.accepting_shipments:
+        messages.warning(request, platform_profile.maintenance_message or _("The platform is currently not accepting new shipments."))
+        return redirect("dashboard")
     profile, created = Profile.objects.get_or_create(user=request.user)
     if profile.role != 'shipper':
         messages.error(request, _("Only shippers can request shipments."))

static/css/custom_v2.css

@@ -239,3 +239,30 @@ h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
 [dir="rtl"] .text-left {
     text-align: right !important;
 }
+/* Shipment Status Buttons */
+.btn-masarx-active {
+    background-color: #2fb344 !important;
+    color: white !important;
+    border: none !important;
+    padding: 12px 30px !important;
+    border-radius: 12px !important;
+    font-weight: 600 !important;
+}
+.btn-masarx-active:hover {
+    background-color: #248a35 !important;
+    transform: translateY(-2px);
+    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(47, 179, 68, 0.2);
+}
+.btn-masarx-stopped {
+    background-color: #d63939 !important;
+    color: white !important;
+    border: none !important;
+    padding: 12px 30px !important;
+    border-radius: 12px !important;
+    font-weight: 600 !important;
+}
+.btn-masarx-stopped:hover {
+    background-color: #b02a2a !important;
+    transform: translateY(-2px);
+    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(214, 57, 57, 0.2);
+}

staticfiles/css/custom_v2.css

@@ -26,11 +26,12 @@ h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
     flex-direction: row !important;
     align-items: center !important;
     justify-content: space-between !important;
-    flex-wrap: nowrap !important; /* Ensure they stay on one line */
+    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
     gap: 2px !important;
     width: 100% !important;
     box-sizing: border-box !important;
-    /* overflow: hidden; Removed to allow dropdown list to show */
+    position: relative !important;
+    z-index: 100 !important;
 }
 
 /* Hide any stray shortcuts that might have survived JS cleanup */
@@ -39,14 +40,21 @@ h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
 }
 
 .masar-date-filter-row select {
+    appearance: auto !important; /* Force native dropdown appearance */
+    -webkit-appearance: auto !important;
+    -moz-appearance: auto !important;
+    
     width: 32% !important;
     min-width: 0 !important;
     font-size: 11px !important;
-    padding: 0 2px !important;
+    padding: 2px !important; /* Relaxed padding */
     height: 28px !important;
-    line-height: 1 !important;
     box-sizing: border-box !important;
     margin: 0 !important;
+    background-color: white !important;
+    border: 1px solid #ced4da !important;
+    border-radius: 4px !important;
+    color: #495057 !important;
 }
 
 .masar-date-filter-row input {
@@ -57,22 +65,23 @@ h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
     height: 28px !important;
     margin: 0 !important;
     box-sizing: border-box !important;
+    background-color: white !important;
+    border: 1px solid #ced4da !important;
+    border-radius: 4px !important;
 }
 
 /* Specific fix for date inputs to ensure they look clean */
 .masar-date-filter-row input[type="date"] {
-    -webkit-appearance: none; /* Remove some browser defaults */
-    appearance: none;
     line-height: 28px;
 }
 .masar-date-filter-row input[type="date"]::-webkit-inner-spin-button,
 .masar-date-filter-row input[type="date"]::-webkit-calendar-picker-indicator {
-    /* Make the calendar icon smaller and fit */
     width: 12px;
     height: 12px;
     margin: 0;
     padding: 0;
     opacity: 0.6;
+    cursor: pointer;
 }
 
 
@@ -230,3 +239,30 @@ h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
 [dir="rtl"] .text-left {
     text-align: right !important;
 }
+/* Shipment Status Buttons */
+.btn-masarx-active {
+    background-color: #2fb344 !important;
+    color: white !important;
+    border: none !important;
+    padding: 12px 30px !important;
+    border-radius: 12px !important;
+    font-weight: 600 !important;
+}
+.btn-masarx-active:hover {
+    background-color: #248a35 !important;
+    transform: translateY(-2px);
+    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(47, 179, 68, 0.2);
+}
+.btn-masarx-stopped {
+    background-color: #d63939 !important;
+    color: white !important;
+    border: none !important;
+    padding: 12px 30px !important;
+    border-radius: 12px !important;
+    font-weight: 600 !important;
+}
+.btn-masarx-stopped:hover {
+    background-color: #b02a2a !important;
+    transform: translateY(-2px);
+    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(214, 57, 57, 0.2);
+}

staticfiles/js/admin_date_range_dropdown.js

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 (function($) {
-    // Masar Date Range Filter Layout Fix v4
+    // Masar Date Range Filter Layout Fix v5
     // Forces a horizontal layout for the Date Range Filter in Django Admin Sidebar
-    // v4: Switches to type="date", removes Django's calendar shortcuts to prevent layout breakage.
+    // v5: Removes Bootstrap classes from Select to ensure native popup works reliably.
 
     function initDateRangeDropdown() {
         
@@ -30,7 +30,8 @@
             var $wrapper = $('<div class="masar-date-filter-row"></div>');
             
             // Create the Quick Select Dropdown
-            var $select = $('<select class="form-control custom-select admin-date-dropdown">' +
+            // REMOVED 'form-control' and 'custom-select' to prevent Bootstrap/AdminLTE from interfering with click/rendering
+            var $select = $('<select class="admin-date-dropdown">' +
                 '<option value="any">Any</option>' +
                 '<option value="today">Today</option>' +
                 '<option value="7days">7 Days</option>' +
@@ -39,7 +40,6 @@
                 '</select>');
             
             // CONVERT INPUTS TO HTML5 DATE
-            // This gives us a native picker and removes the need for Django's clunky JS shortcuts
             $gte.attr('type', 'date').removeClass('vDateField');
             $lte.attr('type', 'date').removeClass('vDateField');
 
@@ -53,8 +53,6 @@
             $wrapper.append($lte);
 
             // 3. AGGRESSIVE CLEANUP
-            // Remove text nodes, BRs, AND Django's calendar shortcuts (.datetimeshortcuts)
-            // We search the *original parent* for these leftovers.
             $parent.contents().filter(function() {
                 return (
                     (this.nodeType === 3 && $.trim($(this).text()) !== '') || // Text
@@ -63,9 +61,6 @@
                 );
             }).remove();
 
-            // Also hide any shortcuts that might be dynamically appended later (via CSS rule or observer)
-            // But removing the 'vDateField' class above usually prevents Django from initializing them.
-
             // Logic for Dropdown Changes
             function formatDate(d) {
                 var year = d.getFullYear();
@@ -87,7 +82,7 @@
                 var today = new Date();
 
                 if (val === 'custom') {
-                    // Do nothing, let user edit
+                    // Do nothing
                 } else {
                     if (val === 'any') {
                         $gte.val('');