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Randall Flagg
11-22-2013, 06:18 AM
Thanks in advance!

I have a friend who is trying to join the site but every time he registers, it says that he has been banned for life. :wtf:

He's using a Mac and has tried registering with the following browsers: Safari and Chrome. Still no dice.

Again, thanks!
What is the username he is trying?

TwistedNadine
11-22-2013, 09:19 AM
Maybe the site can see into the future and knows he'll be trouble...


Hey just kidding. Any friend of yours etc etc



Thanks in advance!

I have a friend who is trying to join the site but every time he registers, it says that he has been banned for life. :wtf:

He's using a Mac and has tried registering with the following browsers: Safari and Chrome. Still no dice.

Again, thanks!
What is the username he is trying?

Ben Eads
11-23-2013, 02:38 PM
Maybe he is banned for life? I use a Mac and access the site with my Safari browser with no issues. Sorry I can't offer any helpful suggestions but I wish your friend good luck.


Thanks in advance!

I have a friend who is trying to join the site but every time he registers, it says that he has been banned for life. :wtf:

He's using a Mac and has tried registering with the following browsers: Safari and Chrome. Still no dice.

Again, thanks!

ROFL! No worries, my friend. Thanks for responding!

Ben Eads
11-23-2013, 02:40 PM
Thanks in advance!

I have a friend who is trying to join the site but every time he registers, it says that he has been banned for life. :wtf:

He's using a Mac and has tried registering with the following browsers: Safari and Chrome. Still no dice.

Again, thanks!
What is the username he is trying?

Thanks for responding, RF! I just emailed him for his information. As soon as I get it I'll forward the information along to you. Thanks, bro! Deeply appreciated!

Ben Eads
11-23-2013, 02:41 PM
Maybe the site can see into the future and knows he'll be trouble...


Hey just kidding. Any friend of yours etc etc



Thanks in advance!

I have a friend who is trying to join the site but every time he registers, it says that he has been banned for life. :wtf:

He's using a Mac and has tried registering with the following browsers: Safari and Chrome. Still no dice.

Again, thanks!
What is the username he is trying?

ROFLMAO! It wouldn't surprise me. J/K. ;)

Thanks for responding TwistedNadine! I'll get the info RF requested and go from there. Thanks, guys!

Ben Eads
11-23-2013, 04:21 PM
My friend Ken has sent me the following information: username: ozmosis7 and his email is: ken@kennethwcain.com

He's good people. He started collecting about two years ago.

Would it be okay if I tried to create an account for him from my computer? I don't think he should have any issues logging in once the account is created. ;)

Thanks!

Randall Flagg
11-24-2013, 06:28 AM
The user name exists and registered a few days ago.
PM me if he needs his password reset.

Ben Eads
11-24-2013, 06:36 AM
The user name exists and registered a few days ago.
PM me if he needs his password reset.

Thanks, RF! I just sent him an email asking him to try logging in again. I'll keep you updated, my friend. Thanks again!

ozmosis7
11-24-2013, 08:55 AM
Hello. I'm able to log in now. Thanks for your help.

Randall Flagg
11-24-2013, 09:42 AM
You're welcome. Enjoy the site.

Fall of Gilead
12-07-2013, 04:43 AM
I have a similar situation with a friend who tried to register and found that she is banned. Using the name "Behold A Pale Horse". Any assistance would be appreciated, thanks!

Randall Flagg
12-07-2013, 06:11 AM
They probably need to check their email (including spam folder) for the confirmation email.
If still trouble, PM me and I will reset their password.

Fall of Gilead
12-07-2013, 01:33 PM
Okay I will pass that on! Thanks!

bdwyer19
01-07-2014, 12:27 PM
Even though I'm actively contributing to threads, I no longer get email updates when there are new posts. I haven't gotten any emails from the threads in a couple weeks. I checked my settings, and everything seems to be correct. Any ideas??

Merlin1958
01-07-2014, 04:06 PM
Even though I'm actively contributing to threads, I no longer get email updates when there are new posts. I haven't gotten any emails from the threads in a couple weeks. I checked my settings, and everything seems to be correct. Any ideas??

I noticed that as well.

Randall Flagg
01-07-2014, 04:25 PM
I am looking in to the matter.

bdwyer19
01-07-2014, 04:29 PM
Thank you, sir!

Merlin1958
01-07-2014, 04:32 PM
I am looking in to the matter.

RF, is that crow in your avatar wearing an "Armani" suit? LOL LOL LOL Nah, He probably bought off the rack at Sears, right? LOL

Randall Flagg
01-07-2014, 04:38 PM
I am looking in to the matter.

RF, is that crow in your avatar wearing an "Armani" suit? LOL LOL LOL Nah, He probably bought off the rack at Sears, right? LOL
It is obviously an old school suit. If you were updated on the new styles (anything after 1999) you would know that the new suits (Armani included) are "skinny suits". Two button, tight pull at top button, narrow shoulder and medium lapel.

Randall Flagg
01-07-2014, 04:42 PM
I am looking in to the matter.

RF, is that crow in your avatar wearing an "Armani" suit? LOL LOL LOL Nah, He probably bought off the rack at Sears, right? LOL

It is obviously an old school suit. If you were updated on the new styles (anything after 1999) you would know that the new suits (Armani included) are "skinny suits". Two button, tight pull at top button, narrow shoulder, medium lapel and "darts".
Essentially designed for the 23 year old 5'7", 134 LBS, Google yuppies

Merlin1958
01-07-2014, 04:44 PM
I am looking in to the matter.

RF, is that crow in your avatar wearing an "Armani" suit? LOL LOL LOL Nah, He probably bought off the rack at Sears, right? LOL
It is obviously an old school suit. If you were updated on the new styles (anything after 1999) you would know that the new suits (Armani included) are "skinny suits". Two button, tight pull at top button, narrow shoulder and medium lapel.

Ahh, I see. I am proud to say that after over 30 years wearing a suit to work every day, I have not worn a suit since 2004 when I closed on the sale of my Telecom Company and retired except, for my Son's wedding and Grandson's baptism!! LOL I wore custom suits from "Rochester Big & Tall" in Manhattan. That's the store that dresses the Knick's and quite a few other NBA teams!!

bdwyer19
01-07-2014, 06:12 PM
Not sure what you did Jerome, but it worked. I'm getting emails again. Thank you!!

stroppygoblin
01-07-2014, 06:15 PM
noticed a lot of people have had double posts recently (inc you RF) The site seems to be slow in posting replies and I think people are hitting the button again, thinking they missed it. No biggie, but thought it was worth mentioning.

Merlin1958
01-07-2014, 06:23 PM
Not sure what you did Jerome, but it worked. I'm getting emails again. Thank you!!

Yeah, He Rocks for sure!!!

Heather19
01-07-2014, 07:01 PM
Has the search function changed or am I just doing something wrong. I was trying to search for something earlier and when I did an advanced search I didn't see an option to pull up the results as individual posts. The only thing that came up for results was a bunch of threads, which kinda makes it impossible to do a search.

Randall Flagg
01-08-2014, 12:00 PM
Not sure what you did Jerome, but it worked. I'm getting emails again. Thank you!!
Fixed.

Randall Flagg
01-08-2014, 12:03 PM
Has the search function changed or am I just doing something wrong. I was trying to search for something earlier and when I did an advanced search I didn't see an option to pull up the results as individual posts. The only thing that came up for results was a bunch of threads, which kinda makes it impossible to do a search.
Are you searching the entire forum, or a specific section?

Heather19
01-09-2014, 05:24 AM
Ah, that's the trick! Thanks Jerome.

Iwritecode
01-09-2014, 09:06 AM
I don’t know if it’s possible or even completely necessary but there is a nifty little feature on a couple of other boards that I frequent.

Whenever someone posts a picture, the board automatically makes it a thumbnail. Then if you want to view it while reading the thread, you can click it to open it up to full size.

It’s kinda nice for people like me that browse on a crappy computer with a slow connection.

Br!an
01-09-2014, 10:03 AM
I don’t know if it’s possible or even completely necessary but there is a nifty little feature on a couple of other boards that I frequent.

Whenever someone posts a picture, the board automatically makes it a thumbnail. Then if you want to view it while reading the thread, you can click it to open it up to full size.

It’s kinda nice for people like me that browse on a crappy computer with a slow connection.

I like that idea. It would help on a mobile device too.

stroppygoblin
01-10-2014, 04:49 AM
I don’t know if it’s possible or even completely necessary but there is a nifty little feature on a couple of other boards that I frequent.

Whenever someone posts a picture, the board automatically makes it a thumbnail. Then if you want to view it while reading the thread, you can click it to open it up to full size.

It’s kinda nice for people like me that browse on a crappy computer with a slow connection.

I'm pretty sure vBulletin (which this forum uses) supports that as a php config option. It my require the move to a more recent version however (not something to be considered lightly I suspect).
I think it may also require the use of Albums in order for the thumbnail to be accessible in the same domain as the original picture which may complicate things as well.

ICry4Oy
01-12-2014, 09:38 PM
I'd be tickled if people would just stop putting the pictures in their "reply with quote" responses. :(

Randall Flagg
01-13-2014, 06:35 AM
I'd be tickled if people would just stop putting the pictures in their "reply with quote" responses. :(
That would be nice.

Jean
01-21-2014, 11:33 AM
Has the search function changed or am I just doing something wrong. I was trying to search for something earlier and when I did an advanced search I didn't see an option to pull up the results as individual posts. The only thing that came up for results was a bunch of threads, which kinda makes it impossible to do a search.
Are you searching the entire forum, or a specific section?


Ah, that's the trick! Thanks Jerome.

anyway, do we have anywhere a post that explains in details how search work? I need it all the time, and never seem to get anything right.

webstar1000
01-21-2014, 12:18 PM
I have a question guys.. there are some threads about say... movies from years that do not interest me or a author I am not into... that I would rather not pop up. If there is a post that you do not "partake" in can you stop it from appearing in your feed moving forward? Thanks

Br!an
01-21-2014, 03:05 PM
I have a question guys.. there are some threads about say... movies from years that do not interest me or a author I am not into... that I would rather not pop up. If there is a post that you do not "partake" in can you stop it from appearing in your feed moving forward? Thanks

I don't think so.

You can subscribe to the threads that interest you though.

ICry4Oy
01-21-2014, 04:55 PM
Has the search function changed or am I just doing something wrong. I was trying to search for something earlier and when I did an advanced search I didn't see an option to pull up the results as individual posts. The only thing that came up for results was a bunch of threads, which kinda makes it impossible to do a search.
Are you searching the entire forum, or a specific section?


Ah, that's the trick! Thanks Jerome.

anyway, do we have anywhere a post that explains in details how search work? I need it all the time, and never seem to get anything right.

Same here. Finally just gave up trying as I always get thread results instead of individual post results.

Bev Vincent
01-21-2014, 05:44 PM
There's a separate tool for searching within a thread

ICry4Oy
01-22-2014, 08:49 AM
There's a separate tool for searching within a thread

Thank you! I get it now...search the forum first and find the threads then click on the threads and search the threads. It's different and takes much longer than other forums I've posted on in the past but it works :D

Heather19
01-22-2014, 08:55 AM
There's a separate tool for searching within a thread

Thank you! I get it now...search the forum first and find the threads then click on the threads and search the threads. It's different and takes much longer than other forums I've posted on in the past but it works :D

I also wish there was a way to search by posts rather than threads among the whole board. That's the trouble that I was having as well. But if you know the section it's in, you can search that entire section (ex. Dutch Hill) and if you do an advanced search you can click to view it by posts rather than threads. If you don't know where it's located then that'll be a bit harder. Is this not an option we can add on Jerome?

Joe315
01-22-2014, 09:31 AM
If you click Advanced Search under the search bar, then click Search Single Content type there is an option to show results as posts near the bottom.

Jean
01-22-2014, 10:03 AM
what is Single Content and Multiple Content?

ICry4Oy
01-23-2014, 08:55 AM
If you click Advanced Search under the search bar, then click Search Single Content type there is an option to show results as posts near the bottom.

I'll be damned! :clap:

jhanic
01-29-2014, 03:05 PM
Any reasons behind the change in board styles? I miss my black.

John

Merlin1958
01-29-2014, 04:24 PM
Any reasons behind the change in board styles? I miss my black.

John

And I as well!!!

stroppygoblin
01-29-2014, 04:27 PM
Me 3

Merlin1958
01-29-2014, 04:36 PM
Me 3

A little birdie has suggested that we need to "rally" here folks!!! Show your support for "Grayfolio"!!!!!!!

Ricky
01-29-2014, 04:38 PM
Me 4.

Both options now aren't great, in my opinion.

Merlin1958
01-29-2014, 04:39 PM
Me 4.

Both options now aren't great, in my opinion.

Minions, to me!!!! :smile_002:

SirFolio16
01-29-2014, 06:00 PM
Me 5

Randall Flagg
01-29-2014, 06:06 PM
Thanks Bill.
You rallied people to complain.
Perhaps members don't understand (or care), but maintaining more than 1 "skin" is a PITA. maintaining 4 is quadruple a PITA.
Years ago I should have made the change and stuck to one view. Now everyone complains.
Bill-in the USA, does ESPN provide 4 different background colors? Does Google...does Yahoo?

<------Pissed off and decides to sign off before saying something really offensive.

Merlin1958
01-29-2014, 06:19 PM
Thanks Bill.
You rallied people to complain.
Perhaps members don't understand (or care), but maintaining more than 1 "skin" is a PITA. maintaining 4 is quadruple a PITA.
Years ago I should have made the change and stuck to one view. Now everyone complains.
Bill-in the USA, does ESPN provide 4 different background colors? Does Google...does Yahoo?

<------Pissed off and decides to sign off before saying something really offensive.

Hey, I'm sorry. I sure didn't mean to piss you off. I understand the work it takes and I certainly support your efforts and appreciate the need to reduce them as much as we can. I apologize, but I prefer the "Grayfolio" skin. I surely did not intend to cause an "uprising" in this particular case. My bad, dude!!

Please accept my sincere apologies.

stroppygoblin
01-30-2014, 02:13 AM
Thanks Bill.
You rallied people to complain.
Perhaps members don't understand (or care), but maintaining more than 1 "skin" is a PITA. maintaining 4 is quadruple a PITA.
Years ago I should have made the change and stuck to one view. Now everyone complains.
Bill-in the USA, does ESPN provide 4 different background colors? Does Google...does Yahoo?

<------Pissed off and decides to sign off before saying something really offensive.

Hey RF, rather than complain (which I'm not sure most people did, just expressed they missed their old color scheme that's all) can anyone assist?
I am assuming the themes are all CSS based and that in order to add new features or ensure things work across all themes you have to update each one separately? I'm sure between some of the members here, we could take on the task of updating the non standard themes with any changes you need to make.

PM me if this is something you feel could be done. Running a site is a heavy burden - share the load whenever possible!

Iwritecode
01-30-2014, 07:50 AM
I’m not sure what Bill did because I came to this thread first thing when I logged in and that hideous yellow background burned my eyes.

The other 2 options aren’t much better.

stroppygoblin
01-30-2014, 08:31 AM
I’m not sure what Bill did because I came to this thread first thing when I logged in and that hideous yellow background burned my eyes.

The other 2 options aren’t much better.

Bill didn't break anything. RF has removed some of the additional themes and left the 2 default ones. This means if you were using a non default theme it has reverted to a default.
Bill just stirred things up a little :evil:

I think we need to appreciate Jerome has a lot going on with this site currently, especially with all the HF stuff going on. Having been involved this year, I have become aware of the huge amount of work that he does behind the scenes on this fund raiser (as well as all the other site management tasks). I suspect that part of the reason for dropping the other themes was in order to fix the problem with the fundraiser gadget (although that may be coincidence).

Lets give him a break on the theme thing for a while at least. <_<

Jerome - offer still stands, there are trained technical people who are members on this site (me included and i'm guessing Iwritecode is a giveaway :) ) - i'm sure we can help out.

Randall Flagg
01-30-2014, 08:46 AM
There are currently 4 "styles" or "skins" if you will that are available for members to choose from. My vision of the site is the "pumpkin" color. Some love it, some hate it. Had it been the only one from the start, people would have become used to it.
When I want to insert a "widget", or change the update at the top of the page, it requires going into 3 sections of each style (Forum Home, Forum Display, and Show Post) in addition to changing the main page.
It's a minor pain, but the biggest thing is not fucking it up.
When I do that, often I have to call for technical assistance (my son the computer guru), but he works full-time and isn't always readily available.
Oh well, enough of my whining.
I'm thrilled King is going to inscribe a book!

jhanic
01-30-2014, 12:26 PM
Thanks for putting the GrayFolio Black back in! That's been my favorite from the start.

John

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 12:29 PM
Thanks for putting the GrayFolio Black back in! That's been my favorite from the start.

John

I agree and offer my thanks as well.

I think we should try another poll and see if we can't all agree to eliminate at least 1 or 2 of the skins to make RF's life a little easier. As mentioned above, he does an awful lot of work on our behalf behind the scenes.

Br!an
01-30-2014, 12:36 PM
Thanks for putting the GrayFolio Black back in! That's been my favorite from the start.

John

I like the gray one best too.

Randall Flagg
01-30-2014, 12:39 PM
Just another way I spoil/appreciate our members. Very few message boards offer choices for the view.

SirFolio16
01-30-2014, 12:59 PM
I think the poll to eliminate a few is a great idea.

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 01:01 PM
I think the poll to eliminate a few is a great idea.

You're such a "Whore"!!! :emot-roflolmao:


Notice I am practicing how not to "LOL"!!!

Br!an
01-30-2014, 01:09 PM
Notice I am practicing how not to "LOL"!!!

You still said it! :emot-roflolmao: If metadata is good enough for the NSA (now this post will be flagged) then it's good enough for me! LOL

And I quote: "<img src="images/smilies/emot-roflolmao.gif""

Randall Flagg
01-30-2014, 01:09 PM
I think the poll to eliminate a few is a great idea.
I am happy to do a poll (it's been done before) to see what people actually use, but the "pumpkin" is never going away as long as I am the Director.

ICry4Oy
01-30-2014, 01:11 PM
I think the poll to eliminate a few is a great idea.
I am happy to do a poll (it's been done before) to see what people actually use, but the "pumpkin" is never going away as long as I am the Director.

YAY! It's the one I like & use.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3730/12226652534_1f5b942b2f_o.gif
....^... ^
...Bill Jerome

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 01:12 PM
Notice I am practicing how not to "LOL"!!!

You still said it! If metadata is good enough for the NSA (now this post will be flagged) then it's good enough for me! LOL

And I quote: "<img src="images/smilies/emot-roflolmao.gif""

Ahh, but it is "when" I said it that counts. "LOLpalooza" does not begin until 12:01 February 1st. Also, "emoticons" don't count, right?

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 01:13 PM
I think the poll to eliminate a few is a great idea.
I am happy to do a poll (it's been done before) to see what people actually use, but the "pumpkin" is never going away as long as I am the Director.

YAY! It's the one I like & use.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3730/12226652534_1f5b942b2f_o.gif
....^... ^
...Bill Jerome

Must resist the "L"................................... LOL!!!!!!!!

SirFolio16
01-30-2014, 02:52 PM
I have to admit I switch between the Grey and the pumpkin. I would vote vote to keep just those.

Randall Flagg
01-30-2014, 02:53 PM
I have to admit I switch between the Grey and the pumpkin. I would vote vote to keep just those.
Just for shit and giggles, I should show one of the other (no longer supported) skins.

Randall Flagg
01-30-2014, 02:55 PM
Enjoy "Take 5 Alpha" for the next few minutes.

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 02:57 PM
Oh Lord, here we go again!!! My eyes, my eyes!!!! :nope:

SirFolio16
01-30-2014, 02:58 PM
Lol

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 03:00 PM
So, if we don't get to $5,000.00 by the end of February this is what we get? LOL LOL Not a bad incentive!!!

jhanic
01-30-2014, 03:08 PM
The orange (pumpkin?) hurts my eyes.

John

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 03:10 PM
The orange (pumpkin?) hurts my eyes.

John

I'm blind, I'm blind!!! LOL


I never would have thought that I would pine for the days of the DT.Net!!! LOL LOL LOL

Randall Flagg
01-30-2014, 03:14 PM
I have temporarily changed the only choice to "Grayfolio Red".
Here are the other skins:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1391123382-black%20stealth.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1391123394-default.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1391123427-Take%205%20alpha.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1391123437-Take%205.4.08.jpg

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 03:18 PM
I think I speak for a few others when I say, Jerome....

:emot-flame:


Just kidding!!! However, when I close my eyes I am seeing "spots"!!! LOL

Randall Flagg
01-30-2014, 03:20 PM
I think I speak for a few others when I say, Jerome....

:emot-flame:


Just kidding!!! However, when I close my eyes I am seeing "spots"!!! LOL
Let them speak for themselves.

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 03:22 PM
I'm just kidding. Momma? Can you see me? I can't see you I only see "spots". Can you find me? Guide me to a softer place? LOL LOL LOL

Randall Flagg
01-30-2014, 03:24 PM
Neg rep given to Merlin1958 for interrupting/influencing the test.

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 03:26 PM
Neg rep given to Merlin1958 for interrupting/influencing the test.

Another case of the "Man" keeping a good man down!! LOL LOL LOL

RF, you do realize that I have only a day or so to get all the "LOL" outta my system? LOL

Randall Flagg
01-30-2014, 03:27 PM
More neg rep for the LOL

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 03:29 PM
More neg rep for the LOL

Oh, C'mon!! I gotta "pay" for them in a day or so!!


Does anyone else have a sudden craving for eggs and an aspirin? :tongue1:

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 03:40 PM
Constructively speaking. One of the most annoying things is that the forum choices below the secondary line of choices are in white on yellow. Hard to discern. Just a tidbit.

Randall Flagg
01-30-2014, 03:41 PM
Constructively speaking. One of the most annoying things is that the forum choices below the secondary line of choices are in white on yellow. Hard to discern. Just a tidbit.
What?
Example.

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 03:45 PM
Constructively speaking. One of the most annoying things is that the forum choices below the secondary line of choices are in white on yellow. Hard to discern. Just a tidbit.
What?
Example.

Nah, I got enough "Neg" pts over this. I was just kidding around, but I got nailed for it. You own the site and can do what you will. It's your right.

Randall Flagg
01-30-2014, 03:49 PM
Constructively speaking. One of the most annoying things is that the forum choices below the secondary line of choices are in white on yellow. Hard to discern. Just a tidbit.
What?
Example.

Nah, I got enough "Neg" pts over this. I was just kidding around, but I got nailed for it. You own the site and can do what you will. It's your right.
<- ---------------Thinks there could be a wonderful contest/pledge where members can neg rep Merlin1958.:emot-aslol:

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 04:15 PM
Constructively speaking. One of the most annoying things is that the forum choices below the secondary line of choices are in white on yellow. Hard to discern. Just a tidbit.
What?
Example.

Nah, I got enough "Neg" pts over this. I was just kidding around, but I got nailed for it. You own the site and can do what you will. It's your right.
<- ---------------Thinks there could be a wonderful contest/pledge where members can neg rep Merlin1958.:emot-aslol:

Yeah, knock yourself out. I'm just a "fool" after all.

Merlin1958
01-30-2014, 04:24 PM
Nevermind my thoughts. WTF do I know? Carry on...

Joe315
01-30-2014, 05:24 PM
He's referring to this:

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p505/rodman109110/Mobile%20Uploads/C6432D67-FA05-428A-B248-D51189598D3D_zpss1ukk3i5.png

Randall Flagg
01-31-2014, 05:47 AM
Nevermind my thoughts. WTF do I know? Carry on...
Just having a little fun with you. Don't really intend for members to neg rep you.
Sorry if I hurt your feelings.

Iwritecode
01-31-2014, 07:16 AM
Jerome - offer still stands, there are trained technical people who are members on this site (me included and i'm guessing Iwritecode is a giveaway :) ) - i'm sure we can help out.

I’d help if I could but I actually don’t have much experience in web programming. My expertise is mostly mainframe.

Iwritecode
01-31-2014, 07:21 AM
FWIW, I think Merlin’s over-use of apostrophes out weighs his use of LOL. :biggrin:

Br!an
01-31-2014, 08:38 AM
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/image.php?u=50&dateline=1387919616:rose::rose::rose::YYY::rose::r ose::rose:http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/image.php?u=1094&dateline=1389712936

Merlin1958
02-01-2014, 02:32 PM
FWIW, I think Merlin’s over-use of apostrophes out weighs his use of LOL. :biggrin:

Oh great, I'm a multi-faceted "Fuck-Up" LOL LOL LOL LOL

Br!an, wrong avatar. I have an upgraded and much more "stylizied" one for this year!!

KatetOfNineteen
02-01-2014, 09:09 PM
I've posted six times and my posts are still being held for approval? Just curious if it's more than 5 posts or what?

KatetOfNineteen
02-02-2014, 08:24 PM
It won't let me post no matter how many times I try.

Randall Flagg
02-05-2014, 07:24 AM
They are now approved.

KatetOfNineteen
02-05-2014, 11:43 AM
Thank you!!! I was afraid my posts were gonna be lost and some were pretty lengthy haha.

Jon
02-20-2014, 10:19 PM
And "19" of them.

webstar1000
02-21-2014, 04:21 AM
I know I asked but there are some threads that pop up and I will never use. I am a King fan but say not a Rowling fan or Martin fan thus I would never clic on these threads... I would not clic on the Rock n Roll ones for another example. I am pretty much here for King to be honest but look at others. Is there any way that if you do not want a thread coming up in your unread threads..... you could stop this and not see it agian? I think that would be really great!

Bev Vincent
02-21-2014, 04:46 AM
Jordan just installed an "ignore thread" plugin on King's message board.

webstar1000
02-21-2014, 04:49 AM
Jordan just installed an "ignore thread" plugin on King's message board.

Very cool... sorry for my ignorance Bev, but how do I activate/use it

Br!an
02-21-2014, 04:52 AM
I know I've answered this before. There isn't any way to ignore threads you aren't interested in.

What you can do is subscribe to the threads that you are interested in. It results in the same thing. When you are on a thread you like then click the "Thread Tools" button in the the header and then click "Subscribe To This Thread." When the new page comes up click "Add Subscription."

You access your subscribed threads from the Settings button at the top of the page.

Bev Vincent
02-21-2014, 04:55 AM
Jordan just installed an "ignore thread" plugin on King's message board.

Very cool... sorry for my ignorance Bev, but how do I activate/use it

It would have to be installed on *this* board -- it isn't part of the default functionality.

Br!an
04-10-2014, 04:02 AM
I wonder if the site server is safe from the Heartbleed Bug. :eek: heartbleed-bug (http://blog.lastpass.com/2014/04/lastpass-and-heartbleed-bug.html)

Ebay & PayPal are still vulnerable. :frown1:heartbleed-checker (https://lastpass.com/heartbleed/)

Randall Flagg
04-10-2014, 05:06 AM
The site doesn't use the same Security software that banks, etc. use.

Jon
04-10-2014, 05:40 PM
I know I asked but there are some threads that pop up and I will never use. I am a King fan but say not a Rowling fan or Martin fan thus I would never clic on these threads... I would not clic on the Rock n Roll ones for another example. I am pretty much here for King to be honest but look at others. Is there any way that if you do not want a thread coming up in your unread threads..... you could stop this and not see it agian? I think that would be really great!


You might be surprised by what you find in thread you have labeled "uninteresting." I now I have been. Just food or thought.

Jean
04-10-2014, 10:32 PM
hear, hear

webstar1000
04-11-2014, 03:31 AM
I know I asked but there are some threads that pop up and I will never use. I am a King fan but say not a Rowling fan or Martin fan thus I would never clic on these threads... I would not clic on the Rock n Roll ones for another example. I am pretty much here for King to be honest but look at others. Is there any way that if you do not want a thread coming up in your unread threads..... you could stop this and not see it agian? I think that would be really great!


You might be surprised by what you find in thread you have labeled "uninteresting." I now I have been. Just food or thought.

I do agree with you for the most part but when a thread pops up again and again and I have looked at (as I do everyone for this reason)... if I find it "uninteresting" more than a few times... is more what I was referring too

Iwritecode
04-11-2014, 07:43 AM
The background color I use for this site has been taken away again. This makes me sad.

Randall Flagg
04-11-2014, 09:39 AM
The background color I use for this site has been taken away again. This makes me sad.
Black Stealth?

Iwritecode
04-11-2014, 01:15 PM
The background color I use for this site has been taken away again. This makes me sad.
Black Stealth?

Yea, that was it. Now it's back. Yay!

Randall Flagg
04-11-2014, 01:17 PM
The background color I use for this site has been taken away again. This makes me sad.
Black Stealth?

Yea, that was it. Now it's back. Yay!
I was testing modifications, and left it turned off.
FWIW, you are the one and only person to mention it.

Br!an
04-11-2014, 02:19 PM
The background color I use for this site has been taken away again. This makes me sad.
Black Stealth?

Yea, that was it. Now it's back. Yay!
I was testing modifications, and left it turned off.
FWIW, you are the one and only person to mention it.

You turned it off before. I think some people changed their skin then and didn't change back.

Nick Stefanos
04-29-2014, 04:12 PM
Forgive me if I put this question in the wrong thread...

How do you change the member title under your screen name?

Thanks.

DoctorZaius
04-29-2014, 04:17 PM
I'm trying to leave some iTrader feedback and seem to keep getting error messages. Any advice?

Heather19
04-29-2014, 04:24 PM
Forgive me if I put this question in the wrong thread...

How do you change the member title under your screen name?

Thanks.

I know you used to have to be a goldmember, but then they got rid of that so I'm not sure if it's possible. But try settings, edit profile, custom user title.

Nick Stefanos
04-29-2014, 04:48 PM
I know you used to have to be a goldmember, but then they got rid of that so I'm not sure if it's possible. But try settings, edit profile, custom user title.

Nope, not an option (at least for me.) Thanks for trying though. :)

Randall Flagg
04-29-2014, 05:40 PM
I know you used to have to be a goldmember, but then they got rid of that so I'm not sure if it's possible. But try settings, edit profile, custom user title.

Nope, not an option (at least for me.) Thanks for trying though. :)
Not an option. Sorry.
Part of the serendipity of the original site was that member titles changed by post count, and were a surprise to the member.

Randall Flagg
04-29-2014, 05:40 PM
I'm trying to leave some iTrader feedback and seem to keep getting error messages. Any advice?
Did that get fixed?
If not, PM me.

Nick Stefanos
04-29-2014, 06:35 PM
I know you used to have to be a goldmember, but then they got rid of that so I'm not sure if it's possible. But try settings, edit profile, custom user title.

Nope, not an option (at least for me.) Thanks for trying though. :)
Not an option. Sorry.
Part of the serendipity of the original site was that member titles changed by post count, and were a surprise to the member.

Ok. Thanks for the answer. I'm cool with Gunslinger Apprentice anyway.

T-Dogz_AK47
04-29-2014, 10:41 PM
Has anyone else noticed that everyone's post count has frozen? :confused:

Jean
04-29-2014, 11:39 PM
Mine seems to be all right. Maybe you're posting in off-topic forums?

Jon
05-01-2014, 07:44 PM
It WAS kinda cold.

Merlin1958
05-01-2014, 07:46 PM
It WAS kinda cold.


:doh:

DoctorZaius
05-13-2014, 04:07 PM
I would like to leave some feedback for a recent transaction. Can anyone help with this process?

stroppygoblin
05-13-2014, 04:21 PM
I would like to leave some feedback for a recent transaction. Can anyone help with this process?

1. Find a post by the person you wish to leave feedback for.
2. Click their name and select 'View Profile'
3. Select the 3rd tab at the top called "Feedback score' (the other 2 are 'Visitor Messages' and 'about me')
4. Click the bold type "Submit Feedback for xxx"
5. Follow the prompts to leave feedback

DoctorZaius
05-13-2014, 04:48 PM
I am having a problem with point number 3?

Br!an
05-13-2014, 05:08 PM
I am having a problem with point number 3?

Click the number next to "Feedback Score:" on the left side panel on one of the user's posts. That will open the feedback page. On the right side under "Trader Rating Statistics" you will see "Submit Feedback For..." Click that and fill in the form.

DoctorZaius
05-13-2014, 05:35 PM
Thanks for the help! Worked fine!

stroppygoblin
05-14-2014, 01:09 AM
Hey we all learn something new every day! I didn't know about the clicking feedback score short cut - Thanks Brian! :clap:

Br!an
05-14-2014, 03:27 AM
Glad I could help.

Merlin1958
05-14-2014, 03:39 PM
Ahhh, my "helper" minion!! LOL

Br!an
05-14-2014, 04:23 PM
Ahhh, my "helper" minion!! LOL


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY3V6ZAb_A0

Merlin1958
05-14-2014, 04:26 PM
LOL

Love the shot where, Ringo looks like, Justin Timberlake in the "Dick in the Box" SNL short!! LOL



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHQBgOZKk6k

Okay, the original has been pulled, but you get the idea, right?

Girlystevedave
05-21-2014, 05:56 AM
Is the "Now Playing" thread supposed to be closed? :orely:

Randall Flagg
05-21-2014, 06:03 AM
Fixed.

Girlystevedave
05-21-2014, 06:04 AM
Cool. Thanks, Randall! :)

Fall of Gilead
05-22-2014, 03:52 PM
Thanks Randall and GSD!

Br!an
07-24-2014, 12:31 PM
RF, I like the new avatar. Are you a TOOL fan or did you just like the .gif?

Randall Flagg
07-24-2014, 12:41 PM
RF, I like the new avatar. Are you a TOOL fan or did you just like the .gif?
Just like the gif

Br!an
07-24-2014, 12:43 PM
RF, I like the new avatar. Are you a TOOL fan or did you just like the .gif?
Just like the gif

It's cool. I used to use it as an avatar on a TOOL fan site. http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb179/cabinetmaniac/TOOL/t1_zpsc7a7ff85.gif

Flipside of ÆnimaCD cover art.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb179/cabinetmaniac/TOOL/aenima_retro_zps2d67992e.jpg

Randall Flagg
07-24-2014, 12:57 PM
Cool, but I have changed.

Br!an
07-24-2014, 01:19 PM
Cool, but I have changed. http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/image.php?u=50&dateline=1406235457

You certainly have!!!

Randall Flagg
07-24-2014, 01:27 PM
It's all about changes...
Cat Dance is cool...

DoctorZaius
08-13-2014, 02:41 PM
Anyone else having issues with uploading photos? I can't seem to do it anymore.

Randall Flagg
08-13-2014, 02:46 PM
Works for me when I load to the gallery.

DoctorZaius
08-13-2014, 04:29 PM
For some reason it keeps loading my "images" into my "cue" and not into my gallery. Very frustrating.

Randall Flagg
08-13-2014, 06:10 PM
If the image is too large it will do that. Try a smaller (file size) image as a test.

Jimimck
08-14-2014, 08:57 PM
Long time listener, first time caller - has any thought been put towards a mobile friendly version of the site? Apologies if this has been discussed prior, I haven't read through this thread before.

Cheers!

stroppygoblin
08-15-2014, 12:21 AM
Long time listener, first time caller - has any thought been put towards a mobile friendly version of the site? Apologies if this has been discussed prior, I haven't read through this thread before.

Cheers!

Being in this industry (I work for a company that specialises in Enterprise Mobility). I can tell you this is NOT a simple task. It would almost certainly require a complete redesign to make the site device and browser aware or the creation of a sub site specifically aimed at mobile browsers that you would be redirected to. I wouldn't count on this happening anytime soon.

I access the site on my iPhone quite a bit. You do need to zoom in and zoom out a fair amount, but moving back and forth through threads is easy. Tip: If you tap the top of the page, you will be quickly sent to the header where you can tap "unread posts" saves a lot of scrolling.

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/46f273d7-2c8c-4cb6-b60a-7d4394384bbd_zps3e5b3a64.png (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/46f273d7-2c8c-4cb6-b60a-7d4394384bbd_zps3e5b3a64.png.html) http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/466892FF-30AA-46D9-98B0-C4386C9178A3_zpswcau7zkg.png (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/466892FF-30AA-46D9-98B0-C4386C9178A3_zpswcau7zkg.png.html)

Br!an
08-15-2014, 04:14 AM
If the image is too large it will do that. Try a smaller (file size) image as a test.

I can't upload the same size I used to be able to upload. They must have restricted the size on the new server. Now I have to modify (shrink) every picture before uploading. Is there any way for the uploading software to shrink it automatically?

Randall Flagg
08-15-2014, 04:34 AM
What size (pixels and file size) are you trying that used to work, but doesn't now?

Br!an
08-15-2014, 05:18 AM
What size (pixels and file size) are you trying that used to work, but doesn't now?

They are all around 1MB and the largest is 2592x1944. I tried small files and they do work.

I seems to be working and then it hangs on http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/uploadphoto.php

Randall Flagg
08-15-2014, 08:05 AM
The Gallery settings did not change. The max size image is 1920x1500 and a file size of 16000kb.

Br!an
08-15-2014, 10:33 AM
The Gallery settings did not change. The max size image is 1920x1500 and a file size of 16000kb.

I think the software used to automatically reduce the image. I am using the same camera with the same settings. I looked at some images I uploaded in the past. They are larger on my computer than those parameters.

Randall Flagg
08-15-2014, 10:49 AM
Here are the settings. They have not changed. That's not to say that I couldn't change (increase) them.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1408128527-Gallery%20options.jpg

Randall Flagg
08-24-2014, 05:27 AM
The Gallery settings did not change. The max size image is 1920x1500 and a file size of 16000kb.

I think the software used to automatically reduce the image. I am using the same camera with the same settings. I looked at some images I uploaded in the past. They are larger on my computer than those parameters.
Try uploading a larger pic now and advise please.

Br!an
08-24-2014, 07:05 AM
The Gallery settings did not change. The max size image is 1920x1500 and a file size of 16000kb.

I think the software used to automatically reduce the image. I am using the same camera with the same settings. I looked at some images I uploaded in the past. They are larger on my computer than those parameters.
Try uploading a larger pic now and advise please.

It works great!

Randall Flagg
08-24-2014, 07:07 AM
It only took me 9 days to get it fixed. Sorry for the delay.

DoctorZaius
08-24-2014, 08:36 AM
Thanks man! That fixed my uploading issues as well!

Br!an
08-24-2014, 12:22 PM
I appreciate it Jerome. It makes it much easier to upload to the gallery.

I prefer to upload pics I use on this site to this site. There's less chance the link will end up broken that way too.

jhanic
08-25-2014, 06:25 AM
Has anyone been experiencing pop-ups from saferwEB? They started for me this morning but only on this site.

John

Randall Flagg
08-25-2014, 06:31 AM
I haven't seen any. Check your browsers settings.

jhanic
08-25-2014, 06:32 AM
Will do.

John

jhanic
08-25-2014, 06:42 AM
My Firefox settings are to block all pop-ups, but they are still showing up. I guess I'm going to have to call the Geek Squad.

<edit> When I use Internet Explorer, they don't appear.


John

Randall Flagg
08-25-2014, 06:53 AM
John, go here and follow the instructions for Mozilla:
http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-safe-web-alliance.html

Br!an
08-25-2014, 07:11 AM
My Firefox settings are to block all pop-ups, but they are still showing up. I guess I'm going to have to call the Geek Squad.

<edit> When I use Internet Explorer, they don't appear.


John

I use Malwarebytes. It's one of the best malware apps. There is a free version.

https://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/

jhanic
08-25-2014, 07:40 AM
RF, that seems to have fixed the problem. THANKS VERY MUCH!

Brian, Is that safe to use? I'm always hesitant to load something new onto my computer.

John

Br!an
08-25-2014, 08:32 AM
RF, that seems to have fixed the problem. THANKS VERY MUCH!

Brian, Is that safe to use? I'm always hesitant to load something new onto my computer.

John

They're safe. They are recommended by CNET, PCWorld, Major Geeks, etc.. In fact the website that Jerome referred you to recommends it. I've use it for years. You just have to make sure that you download the real program from the real website as there are phishing sites out there.

jhanic
08-25-2014, 12:36 PM
I downloaded and installed it. I hope it's okay!

John

Iwritecode
08-26-2014, 06:58 AM
I will 2nd (or 3rd?) Malwarebytes as well. It's very good and I've used it for years.

Jon
08-29-2014, 05:07 PM
I, and others, have had, in "The Forge," failures embedding You Tube music videos . This was once a "sporadic" problem that became a "consistant" problem and has settled into an "occasional" problem. I have even tried You Tube's own sharing system when this site's e bedding system failed and did not meet with success.
Please advise and/or look into this.

Thank you.

-Jon

Br!an
08-30-2014, 03:49 AM
Make sure the video URL isn't from a secure server. https:// won't work, http:// will.

Merlin1958
08-30-2014, 03:57 PM
Make sure the video URL isn't from a secure server. https:// won't work, http:// will.

Since you seem to be familiar with this stuff. Why is it that I used to embed videos, no problem, but out of nowherestarted embedding "Secure" video's with the extra "S"? BTW I went back and removed the "S" from a couple of my embeds and it worked great. So thanks, but did I inadvertently cause this, you think?

Br!an
08-31-2014, 05:48 AM
Make sure the video URL isn't from a secure server. https:// won't work, http:// will.

Since you seem to be familiar with this stuff. Why is it that I used to embed videos, no problem, but out of nowherestarted embedding "Secure" video's with the extra "S"? BTW I went back and removed the "S" from a couple of my embeds and it worked great. So thanks, but did I inadvertently cause this, you think?

YouTube changed the protocol. There are many systems that use only secure protocols. YouTube wanted them to be able to access content and so migrated over to SSL. Older videos tend to be the older code on unsecured servers. Everything is now on a secure server.

YouTube says they will continue to host both styles. Jerome would have to host the site on a SSL server to access the secure content.

Meanwhile you just have to remove the 's' if it's there.

Merlin1958
08-31-2014, 09:22 AM
Thanks. No problem. I'll just remove the "s" as you suggest.

Jon
08-31-2014, 02:12 PM
Thank you, Brian!

Still Servant
09-16-2014, 02:51 PM
Is there a way to see archived reputation comments? I just got one but was unable to read it and now it's gone. I can't seem to find any place that saves them.

Randall Flagg
09-16-2014, 04:27 PM
Is there a way to see archived reputation comments? I just got one but was unable to read it and now it's gone. I can't seem to find any place that saves them.
Not that I am aware of. I can see the last 60 days of rep comments left for me.
* Settings

I can look at all rep stuff as an admin, but as a user it looks like ~60 days.
Good or bad, I don't think rep stuff is "archived" for a member to access.

Still Servant
09-16-2014, 06:17 PM
Not a problem. Thank you. I just looked through my most recent posts and found it. Thanks again.

herbertwest
10-02-2014, 12:46 PM
@Jerome : why does somtimes, the forum "turns" some pictures?
ie
>>> http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?377-Your-New-Pride-and-Joy!&p=877393#post877393

Br!an
10-02-2014, 05:27 PM
@Jerome : why does somtimes, the forum "turns" some pictures?
ie
>>> http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?377-Your-New-Pride-and-Joy!&p=877393#post877393

I just saved the rotated picture and it is right side up.

hmmm :orely:

Jon
10-02-2014, 07:26 PM
Perhaps you two are on two different sides of the equator.

That MUST be it!!! I am a genius!!

Randall Flagg
10-03-2014, 04:04 AM
@Jerome : why does somtimes, the forum "turns" some pictures?
ie
>>> http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?377-Your-New-Pride-and-Joy!&p=877393#post877393
I'm not sure. I've been looking into it, but no answer yet.

Randall Flagg
10-03-2014, 05:33 AM
According to Stroppygoblin:

It's the other way around. The Web site that you have linked to above has applied a web kit style to it. If you take a look at the page through a chrome developer mode, you will see that the raw image is actually the same as it is being displayed here.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Screen_Shot_2014-10-03_at_10_32_08_AM.png

Gnagsta
10-27-2014, 03:10 PM
When I try to view certain things, I get this message:
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Gnagsta, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
-
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Is this the newbie spam protection I've read about?

stroppygoblin
10-27-2014, 03:12 PM
When I try to view certain things, I get this message:
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Gnagsta, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
-
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Is this the newbie spam protection I've read about?

You need to have completed 5 posts. (really cool avatar by the way - I figure its connected to your story in the welcome thread. Congrats on the 10 years my friend)

fernandito
10-27-2014, 03:27 PM
When I try to view certain things, I get this message:
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Gnagsta, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
-
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Is this the newbie spam protection I've read about?

You need to have completed 5 posts. (really cool avatar by the way - I figure its connected to your story in the welcome thread. Congrats on the 10 years my friend)

Please note that posts in the "off topic" forums will not count toward that 5 total.

Girlystevedave
11-07-2014, 09:15 AM
The Displeased and Bothered thread is closed for some reason. :)

Jon
11-07-2014, 09:22 PM
Clearly, someone was displeased.

Merlin1958
11-08-2014, 02:15 PM
Clearly, someone was displeased.

Or, perhaps, "Bothered". Hey, it could be!!! LOL

Jon
11-13-2014, 11:36 PM
As in "Hot and bothered?"

Perhaps we should take this to "Hot and Heavy (What turns you on?)"

Randall Flagg
11-14-2014, 08:26 AM
Yes. You are off topic.

jhanic
01-24-2015, 02:19 PM
Suddenly a few minutes ago all the titles and messages in the thread have begun to be centered instead of left aligned.

John

Randall Flagg
01-24-2015, 02:30 PM
Suddenly a few minutes ago all the titles and messages in the thread have begun to be centered instead of left aligned.

John
Working on it. I screwed up when putting in the new fundraiser thermometer. I wanted the thermometer centered, but not the rest.

Randall Flagg
01-24-2015, 02:55 PM
For the time being, the only "skin" that is working correctly is 5.4.08.
I turned off the others.
Please bear with me.

Merlin1958
01-24-2015, 03:02 PM
I'm with you, J you're doing incredible things!!! TMIDITW!!!

Merlin1958
01-24-2015, 03:53 PM
I see that most operating conditions have been returned to normal. Great job, you are the man!!


What about returning the "Gray folio" skin, is that an option? This skin really turns me off and I apologize for that, but it is what it is. I just can't read it the same as the other. It hurts my eyes. However, I bow to the masses.

jhanic
01-24-2015, 03:59 PM
I have faith that RF will re-instate the Gray Folio. This one hurts my eyes also.

John

Merlin1958
01-24-2015, 04:03 PM
I have faith that RF will re-instate the Gray Folio. This one hurts my eyes also.

John

LOL Oh, I have nothing but undying faith in our fearless leader. It was just a reminder.

divemaster
01-24-2015, 04:11 PM
Oh, yes. I always use the soothing blue-gray motif. This orange is too jarring for me!

Ben Staad
01-24-2015, 06:21 PM
I use the orange and love it. I've tried other colors but always flip back to it. Sounds like I'm certainly in the minority on my selection.


Oh, yes. I always use the soothing blue-gray motif. This orange is too jarring for me!

jhanic
01-24-2015, 06:40 PM
vB4 Default Style is not quite the Grey Folio, but very acceptable!

John

Randall Flagg
01-24-2015, 06:48 PM
I did ask for people to bear with me.
I'm a former "cracker stacker" I was very good at that, and very good at numbers. I'm not a code monkey.
Everything should be fixed now.
Enjoy the four different "skins".

jhanic
01-25-2015, 04:34 AM
Thanks, RF! I for one do appreciate everything you do!

John

Bethany
01-26-2015, 02:10 PM
I use the orange and love it. I've tried other colors but always flip back to it. Sounds like I'm certainly in the minority on my selection.


Oh, yes. I always use the soothing blue-gray motif. This orange is too jarring for me!

I like the orange!

AstroDad
01-27-2015, 05:47 PM
When I try to view certain things, I get this message:
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Gnagsta, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
-
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Is this the newbie spam protection I've read about?

You need to have completed 5 posts. (really cool avatar by the way - I figure its connected to your story in the welcome thread. Congrats on the 10 years my friend)

Please note that posts in the "off topic" forums will not count toward that 5 total.


When I try to view certain things, I get this message:
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Gnagsta, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
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Is this the newbie spam protection I've read about?



When I try to view certain things, I get this message:
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Gnagsta, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
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Is this the newbie spam protection I've read about?

You need to have completed 5 posts. (really cool avatar by the way - I figure its connected to your story in the welcome thread. Congrats on the 10 years my friend)

I am one of the newbie's being blocked and came to find the answer to the same question, so I guess this is my answer. However, it leads me to another question.

I have made 2 or 3 posts that don't show up in the threads yet. I think they had to be approved first because I am new, which I understand, but it has been a couple days I think. A couple were to older threads so it may have been bad etiquette on my part to revive a thread no one has posted to in months.

Honestly, there is a member offering a book for sale and I was interested in buying, but the newbie block is preventing me from PMing them about it. I was trying to figure out how to get the block removed. I have more than the 5 required posts, but some are unpublished pending approval (I think) and don't count.

By "off topic" forums, do you mean the forums in End World?

Thanks!

Merlin1958
01-27-2015, 06:10 PM
When I try to view certain things, I get this message:
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Gnagsta, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
-
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Is this the newbie spam protection I've read about?

You need to have completed 5 posts. (really cool avatar by the way - I figure its connected to your story in the welcome thread. Congrats on the 10 years my friend)

Please note that posts in the "off topic" forums will not count toward that 5 total.


When I try to view certain things, I get this message:
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-
Gnagsta, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
-
-
Is this the newbie spam protection I've read about?



When I try to view certain things, I get this message:
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Gnagsta, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
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Is this the newbie spam protection I've read about?

You need to have completed 5 posts. (really cool avatar by the way - I figure its connected to your story in the welcome thread. Congrats on the 10 years my friend)

I am one of the newbie's being blocked and came to find the answer to the same question, so I guess this is my answer. However, it leads me to another question.

I have made 2 or 3 posts that don't show up in the threads yet. I think they had to be approved first because I am new, which I understand, but it has been a couple days I think. A couple were to older threads so it may have been bad etiquette on my part to revive a thread no one has posted to in months.

Honestly, there is a member offering a book for sale and I was interested in buying, but the newbie block is preventing me from PMing them about it. I was trying to figure out how to get the block removed. I have more than the 5 required posts, but some are unpublished pending approval (I think) and don't count.

By "off topic" forums, do you mean the forums in End World?

Thanks!

Unfortunately, our fearless leader is in Fla for the King signing event all week. That could be your problem. Point me to the post and I'll see if I can help. Too bad, I think it's just a bit of bad timing, unfortunately.

AstroDad
01-27-2015, 06:37 PM
Thanks Merlin, not a huge deal. Mostly I just wanted to be sure I wasn't doing something wrong or misunderstanding how things worked.

Not sure how to point you toward the posts, I cannot see them myself, but I am am subscribed to the threads I made them in, so I think there are one each in these threads:

How has the series affected your life? (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1318-How-Has-the-Series-Affected-Your-Life)

Step Over to the Dark Side...Have You Converted Anyone? How did you do it? (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?690-Step-Over-to-the-Dark-Side...Have-You-Converted-Anyone-How-did-you-do-it)

Have you cried during the quest? ***END OF SERIES Spoilers*** (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?390-Have-you-cried-during-the-quest-***END-OF-SERIES-Spoilers***)

No worries if you can't do anything. These weren't earth shattering posts by any means and I am almost to five just asking about it lol.

Thanks for your help either way.

Merlin1958
01-27-2015, 07:17 PM
Thanks Merlin, not a huge deal. Mostly I just wanted to be sure I wasn't doing something wrong or misunderstanding how things worked.

Not sure how to point you toward the posts, I cannot see them myself, but I am am subscribed to the threads I made them in, so I think there are one each in these threads:

How has the series affected your life? (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1318-How-Has-the-Series-Affected-Your-Life)

Step Over to the Dark Side...Have You Converted Anyone? How did you do it? (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?690-Step-Over-to-the-Dark-Side...Have-You-Converted-Anyone-How-did-you-do-it)

Have you cried during the quest? ***END OF SERIES Spoilers*** (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?390-Have-you-cried-during-the-quest-***END-OF-SERIES-Spoilers***)

No worries if you can't do anything. These weren't earth shattering posts by any means and I am almost to five just asking about it lol.

Thanks for your help either way.

I meant the post offering the book you wanted to buy.

AstroDad
01-27-2015, 07:22 PM
Ha! Sorry for the confusion! I thought maybe you were a mod lol.

Priest posted Little Sisters of Eluria a couple of weeks ago and I hadn't seen and update that it was sold, so I was going to start by inquiring about that one.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?6468-Collectible-Classifieds&p=895865&viewfull=1#post895865

I've met the 5 post count now and still can't PM, so i guess it isn't an automatic thing.

AstroDad
01-27-2015, 07:29 PM
Whoops, I have access to PM now! Thanks anyway, I will PM Priest.

Merlin1958
01-27-2015, 07:30 PM
Ha! Sorry for the confusion! I thought maybe you were a mod lol.

Priest posted Little Sisters of Eluria a couple of weeks ago and I hadn't seen and update that it was sold, so I was going to start by inquiring about that one.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?6468-Collectible-Classifieds&p=895865&viewfull=1#post895865

I've met the 5 post count now and still can't PM, so i guess it isn't an automatic thing.

Oh no, I'm not a "Mod", thank the Lord!!! Just a crazy whore for the Haven Fund which, you should check out. We have really amazing and unique items that the artists will do for the HF and no where else. Priest, is a friend so I'll see if the book was sold for you. You do know he is overseas so the s/h will be expensive. You may want to browse around a bit before buying anything and fully see what the site has to offer.

In any case, welcome to the most amazing collecting community on the internet!!! You need to get "Mobbed Up" for the Haven Fund and adopt an artist for your avatar!!! You can get up to speed in this forum.


http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/forumdisplay.php?203-2015-Haven-Foundation-Fundraiser


Have some fun and again, welcome!!!

Br!an
01-28-2015, 07:53 PM
By "off topic" forums, do you mean the forums in End World?

Thanks!

Starkblast has the off topic threads. I don't know if any other threads would be considered off topic.

fernandito
01-29-2015, 09:48 AM
By "off topic" forums, do you mean the forums in End World?


Correct. Anything in End World is considered Off Topic.
Go ahead and PM me if any further questions.

bdwyer19
01-30-2015, 12:28 PM
How can I add video? I'd like to upload some from the Bradenton event.

Merlin1958
01-30-2015, 01:21 PM
Use the Icon right next to the one for pics. Looks like a piece of film.

bdwyer19
01-30-2015, 01:24 PM
Use the Icon right next to the one for pics. Looks like a piece of film.

Right, but it's looking for a url. Where should they be uploaded to first, before posting?

Merlin1958
01-30-2015, 01:27 PM
Use the Icon right next to the one for pics. Looks like a piece of film.

Right, but it's looking for a irk. Where should they be uploaded to first, before posting?

Generally, Youtube

Jimimck
01-30-2015, 06:11 PM
Am I going blind or is the classified thread missing? I can't see it in my subscribed thread list.

AstroDad
01-30-2015, 06:17 PM
I don't see it in my subscribed list either. Strange.

Merlin1958
01-30-2015, 06:36 PM
Seems to be gone altogether.

AstroDad
01-30-2015, 06:40 PM
strange to do that without warning, couldn't they just lock the thread?

Merlin1958
01-30-2015, 06:51 PM
Probably a Mod asleep at the wheel. LOL It's a popular thread and from I can gather, probably chock full of signed "Revival"s. I'm sure RF will explain whats going on.

Jon
01-30-2015, 06:59 PM
I peed on them...sorry.

Merlin1958
01-30-2015, 07:02 PM
Actually, this is kind of wierd. I always thought threads never died they just got arcived, but I did a search in the clearing and nothing. I wonder what happened. I've seen Mod's accidently close a thread, but never just go "Poof"!! :confused:

Jon
01-30-2015, 07:10 PM
Peeeee

Pooof!

AstroDad
01-30-2015, 07:18 PM
Peeeee

Pooof!

You might want to rethink your diet...or see about getting your own reality show. Not sure if that is a curse or a talent.

Merlin1958
01-30-2015, 07:22 PM
Peeeee

Pooof!

You might want to rethink your diet...or see about getting your own reality show. Not sure if that is a curse or a talent.

LOL You sound like "Wiseguy" material. Wanna join the "Mob"?

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18907-The-Haven-Fund-quot-Mob-quot-!!!!

Jimimck
01-30-2015, 07:26 PM
I hope it hasn't been removed to be replaced with a pay per use thread.

Merlin1958
01-30-2015, 07:31 PM
I hope it hasn't been removed to be replaced with a pay per use thread.

I know there were rumblings earlier about this, but I thought that was tabled for this year. I spoke with, Jerome earlier and he didn't mention anything. He just wanted to crow about his lunch with, King and understandably so. That fucking guy has such a knack for being in the right place at the right time it's uncanny!!! He and James are true "Jedi Masters". I bet if he caught, King with a hooker, he'd make sure he came first and then get 10 books signed!! LOL LOL LOL


FWIW Best way to get a Stephen King sig? Handcuff yourself to James or Jerome when he is in town!!!! LOL I screwed up in L.A., I forgot the handcuff's!!! LOL

Jimimck
01-30-2015, 07:33 PM
He had lunch with King????!!!!????

Merlin1958
01-30-2015, 07:41 PM
He had lunch with King????!!!!????

Well, not at the same table, but he was in the restaurant at the time. The luck on the guy!!! He sent his lovely wife in for the signature. Wily Coyote!!! LOL

Kinda reminds me of an old story concerning my son. Long story short, I went to a dinner in honor of, Bush Sr. signing the "Hispanic Day" Bill. You know, one of those $1000 a plate 3,000 guest type political things, he was on the dais. The President was there and I told my boy about why, Daddy had to travel. So, he tells his class that "My Daddy, had dinner with the President". I get a call from the school guidance counselor that we have to talk. So she says that my son was prone to telling wild tales, even stating that I had dinner with President Bush. Of course she's thinking, as he did, that I went to Peter Luger's with, George!!! LOL So I said to her, "Well, M'am I did"!!! Boy, was she chagrined!!! LOL I subsequently had the tickets, announcement and etc framed and he took it to school for "Show n Tell". My son, was like 8 or 9 at the time. LOL LOL LOL There's a more detailed description in my collection thread somewhere. LOL

burial
01-31-2015, 05:16 AM
what happened to "Collectible Classifieds" thread in Calvin's Corner? Why I can't see it?

EDIT:
Now I see it :)

Bev Vincent
01-31-2015, 07:10 AM
I see the thread, but it's locked: http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?6468-Collectible-Classifieds&p=898547#post898547

Br!an
01-31-2015, 02:01 PM
what happened to "Collectible Classifieds" thread in Calvin's Corner? Why I can't see it?

EDIT:
Now I see it :)

All of the signed Revivals crashed the system.

AstroDad
01-31-2015, 04:29 PM
Peeeee

Pooof!

You might want to rethink your diet...or see about getting your own reality show. Not sure if that is a curse or a talent.

LOL You sound like "Wiseguy" material. Wanna join the "Mob"?

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?18907-The-Haven-Fund-quot-Mob-quot-!!!!

Oh man, a made man already? Things are moving so fast!

stroppygoblin
02-05-2015, 08:18 AM
Did anyone have problems accessing the site between approx 12:00pm and 4pm GMT? - I kept getting "Database Error"

Seems OK now though. (although I am trying to recover from the 4 hours of shakes)

Bev Vincent
02-05-2015, 08:31 AM
Yes.

jhanic
02-05-2015, 11:00 AM
Me too.

John

Randall Flagg
02-05-2015, 12:44 PM
Did anyone have problems accessing the site between approx 12:00pm and 4pm GMT? - I kept getting "Database Error"

Seems OK now though. (although I am trying to recover from the 4 hours of shakes)
Yes the site was down. My apologies. I usually stay away from the site at dinner time, then sleep from 1400 GMT to 2200 GMT. I also turn my cell phone off at night.
Hopefully now that the site is up and you are "mainlining", the shakes have dissipated

stroppygoblin
02-05-2015, 02:55 PM
It was def touch and go for a while.... :panic:

Randall Flagg
02-07-2015, 03:00 PM
Performing a test. If you notice anything untoward, please advise.

Merlin1958
02-07-2015, 03:05 PM
Performing a test. If you notice anything untoward, please advise.

Testing, testing is this thing "on"? LOL

Shot an elephant in my pajama's today. How he got into my pajama's I'll never know.


Is this an audience or an oil painting? LOL

Iwritecode
03-17-2015, 07:05 AM
2 things:

When I log in and click the "remember me" checkbox, it doesn't seem to actually save my name/password. Also when I log in, a page comes up that says thank you for logging in. Then it goes back to the main page and looks like I'm not actually logged in. Then if I hit the login button without entering my name/password, it logs me in.

Second, the option to change the skin is completely gone.

Ricky
03-17-2015, 07:13 AM
I noticed the skin change option too. Hoping it's not permanent.

divemaster
03-17-2015, 07:30 AM
These skin glitches have always been temporary. Hope that remains the case, b/c if I have to look at this yellow/brown motif for the rest of time, this site will lose me.

Girlystevedave
03-17-2015, 08:02 AM
Yeah, I really need the default skin back. :lol: