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Forum Upgrade
Posted by: gert (Moderator)
Date: May 03, 2008 07:40PM

I have just upgraded the Forum to the newest version. There are quite a few new things, but most of them will be invisible for you. For example the Forum should be better protected against 'spam-bots', which automatically can posts many messages (Barbara will be happy with this, since she is always removing spam posts).

The most visible improvements are that there is now a spell check option for posting. Also, you can switch the message view from threaded to 'hybrid' and non-threaded.

Let me know if something doesn't work.

Hope everyone has enjoyed the Carnival!

Thanks!

Re: Forum Upgrade
Posted by: Barbara1 (Moderator)
Date: May 03, 2008 08:47PM

Thanks Gert. Improvements are always good.
Less spam is a fantastic idea LOL
and I love the spell check..I am the worst typist in the world, so that will be helpful for me.
Thanks for all the work you do for the site.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/03/2008 08:49PM by Barbara1.

Re: Forum Upgrade
Posted by: Augie (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: May 04, 2008 04:20PM

Thanks Gert.
I tried to change my email, got a fatal error message,got email with a code. Where do I enter the code?

Augie;

I am an agnostic dyslexic who questions if there really is a dog.

Re: Forum Upgrade
Posted by: gert (Moderator)
Date: May 04, 2008 05:42PM

Hi Augie,

Can you try again?

The Forum now requires that users register with an e-mail address. Many old users didn't register their e-mail address which would give the error you are describing. I think I fixed this...

Gert

Re: Forum Upgrade
Posted by: Augie (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: May 04, 2008 09:41PM

Thanks; It worked.Hope you and the family are good.Alec and Carlo turned 6 in March? I am getting old!

Augie;

I am an agnostic dyslexic who questions if there really is a dog.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/05/2008 10:32AM by Augie.

Re: Forum Upgrade
Posted by: Barbara1 (Moderator)
Date: May 05, 2008 09:37AM

Me too, Augie

Re: Forum Upgrade
Posted by: gert (Moderator)
Date: May 05, 2008 10:53PM

Hi Augie,

Yes, indeed, the twins turned 6 in March. Good of you to remember! They are getting big kids now. They each got a new bike, their old one was getting too small already!

Getting ready for the upcoming hurricane season. What a tragedy in Burma! Can you imagine that the 'government' hasn't issued any warnings!? People were apparently totally taken by surprise.

Gert

Re: Forum Upgrade
Posted by: Barbara1 (Moderator)
Date: May 06, 2008 08:20AM

I can't imagine over 22,000 people dead!
that is beyond comprehension.

Re: Forum Upgrade
Posted by: Barbara1 (Moderator)
Date: May 06, 2008 08:22AM

BTW, Gert, I just deleted some spam..advertising apartments for the Bejing Olympics??
strange place to post that..isn't this a SXM forum?? LOL

To keep this a 'friendly' place: by participating
on this forum you grant us the right to remove
messages which in our opinion are inappropriate
or offensive without notice.
No ads please.

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after you have posted it? Convenient for fixing those pesky spelling
mistakes. Another nice feature is that you can have replies to your
message send to you by e-mail. Also, as a 'trusted' user you don't have
to solve the math-problem. No login name? You can register here.


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