Just a quick note to tell you that I'm planning on moving the forum over to some new software in the not too distant future. I'm not too sure of the full implications of this just yet, but currently the plan is to move all members and previous posts over so nothing is lost.
The new forum comes with a bunch of cool features, should be great!!
Posted by: Chris - 29 May 2008 17:02:50
[quote="pre67vw"]
The new forum comes with a bunch of cool features, should be great!!
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GREAT !!! Some new toys to play with...... :wink:
Posted by: '50 Karmann - 29 May 2008 20:00:36
[quote="Chris"]GREAT !!! Some new toys to play with...... :wink: [/quote]
Yeah!maybe you'll get rid of that crap avatar at last.
Posted by: Chris - 29 May 2008 22:42:49
[quote="'50 Karmann"]
Yeah!maybe you'll get rid of that crap avatar at last.[/quote]
You're right... I was thinking of putting the cover to a Bruce Springsteen album there instead .... [-X
Can't change it I'm afraid.. tried to many a time but something wrong in server-land. Maybe when we get our new system eh ? :wink:
Posted by: pre67vw - 14 June 2008 02:48:44
Well, as you've probably noticed by now - it's now moved over. It went about as badly as it could have done - but it was Friday the 13th so what did I expect? :twisted:
If anyone has any problems etc, let me know!!!
Posted by: lifeintheslowlane - 14 June 2008 09:52:43
Congrats Rob...was quite a shock when I logged on to the Forum this morning but I can see there are a few new buttons and gizmos to click.
Now that you are settled back into your rocking chair is there a chance you could list a few of the new features, not for me of course but for the less observant.:d
Posted by: pre67vw - 14 June 2008 11:13:51
[quote=lifeintheslowlane]Congrats Rob...was quite a shock when I logged on to the Forum this morning but I can see there are a few new buttons and gizmos to click.
Now that you are settled back into your rocking chair is there a chance you could list a few of the new features, not for me of course but for the less observant.:d [/quote]
It's now more like a regular forum rather than my old home-made one...
There's a lot more 'behind the scenes' stuff that I never had before, so now it's much easier for me to delete/move stuff arround - which is nice (for me :lol:)
You can now 'subscribe' to threads and receive emails when someone replies
There's an active discussions section so that you can quickly see what the new posts are, with an extended version called active topics from the top menu bar - you can see new stuff by day/week/month etc.
You can now send 'private messages' to members, so members now have an inbox where they can view their messages.
I think thats probably about it..?
Posted by: lifeintheslowlane - 14 June 2008 12:19:12
Can't see how to subscribe to a thread Rob. Does it automatically subscribe you if you post in a thread like "The Samba" or do you need to take some action.
In my "Profile" I clicked on the "Subscribe" link but there were none listed, just the "Unsubscribe" button.
Also noticed I'm described as an "Advanced Member." Is this a reference to my age or a euphemism for a sticky-out-bit of my anatomy?
Posted by: pre67vw - 14 June 2008 12:54:58
[quote=lifeintheslowlane]Can't see how to subscribe to a thread Rob. Does it automatically subscribe you if you post in a thread like "The Samba" or do you need to take some action.
In my "Profile" I clicked on the "Subscribe" link but there were none listed, just the "Unsubscribe" button.
Also noticed I'm described as an "Advanced Member." Is this a reference to my age or a euphemism for a sticky-out-bit of my anatomy?[/quote]
When you post a new topic, you can choose to be notified about replies by ticking the checkbox. If the topic already exists, then you need to scroll to the top right, click Options->Watch this topic
Posted by: lifeintheslowlane - 14 June 2008 14:19:49
:oops: Thanks Rob...I'm sure a lot of less observant members will appreciate that.
Posted by: pre67vw - 14 June 2008 22:37:00
[quote=lifeintheslowlane]:oops: Thanks Rob...I'm sure a lot of less observant members will appreciate that.[/quote]
Yep, I had to look it up in the instructions... :wink:
Posted by: Chris - 14 June 2008 22:44:02
[quote=lifeintheslowlane]
Also noticed I'm described as an "Advanced Member." Is this a reference to my age or a euphemism for a sticky-out-bit of my anatomy?[/quote]
Must be your age John as I'm just a 'member' and I've got more posts than you... :lol:
Posted by: Chris - 14 June 2008 22:45:57
Looks like I typed that too soon. :roll:
BTW Rob, I like it :wink:
Posted by: mrsherbie - 16 June 2008 20:14:43
Woooo!
Its like its been in the washing machine :d
Excellent. Seems to be flawless so far, and works much better for me on my Mac. I really like the way it looks.
OOh! there's preview post and everything! :beer: :beer: You are so much nicer as a forum administrator than that Nefarious N*z* too :lol:
Posted by: tman - 17 June 2008 01:05:02
Liking the new software.
I've found a [i]feature[/i] I wasn't expecting... ;)
When using the "Create Link" button partway through a post, the UBB code for the link is inserted at the start of the post and not at the cursor.
Posted by: pre67vw - 18 June 2008 19:16:58
[quote=tman]Liking the new software.
I've found a [i]feature[/i] I wasn't expecting... ;)
When using the "Create Link" button partway through a post, the UBB code for the link is inserted at the start of the post and not at the cursor.[/quote]
OK, I think this is fixed..
Posted by: pre67vw - 18 June 2008 19:20:28
Another feature is that you can choose from a selection of languages to view the forum in, you can choose this in your profile. Obviously it doesn't change any of the posts written in english - or any of the graphics, but it may be of use to some people!!
