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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #211
MGB65B Thomas Aczel Kurrajong Hts, Australia 1962 MG MGA MkII 1965 MG MGB "Dad's Little White Car"	Posted: October 09, 2009 02:25AM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 1,558

Thanks Skye. I followed your directions and it's back to just how I like it! Love the site again!!!

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #212
PaulP Paul Peterson , WA, USA 1973 MG MGB GT 1974 MG MGB	Posted: October 10, 2009 12:27PM Registered: 10 years ago Posts: 3,959

Thanks for all your efforts in making the upgrade Skye!

One minor problem I've noticed is that pre-upgrade I could come back to the site day after day and not have to log in each time. Now, I pretty much have to log in every day. I do have the checkbox "stay logged in" checked.

I'm using IE7.

Thanks - Paul

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Re: Firefox search results - solution #213
Skye Skye Nott Vancouver, BC, Canada 1964 Vespa VNB 125 1966 MG MGB "The Bomber RIP" 1983 Suzuki MC GS750E "Kate" 1986 Merkur XR4Ti "The Rally Car" 1990 Volkswagen Corrado G60	Posted: October 10, 2009 08:42PM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 2,763 Admin

In reply to a post by scotabbott Thank you for the speedy reply
I'm running XP pro. I'm attaching a composite of screen dumps which shows the "pls be patient message" (with no time .timeout or progress indicator) and have added the os and browser details. Thank you

Scot

It's kinda hard to see, but it looks like at the top of that Firefox page it says "Firefox automatically prevented this page from redirecting to another page".

That "other page" is the search results smiling smiley

You need to click that ALLOW button next to the warning and you'll get your search results.

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Re: Have to log in every day #214
Skye Skye Nott Vancouver, BC, Canada 1964 Vespa VNB 125 1966 MG MGB "The Bomber RIP" 1983 Suzuki MC GS750E "Kate" 1986 Merkur XR4Ti "The Rally Car" 1990 Volkswagen Corrado G60	Posted: October 10, 2009 08:45PM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 2,763 Admin

In reply to a post by PaulP Thanks for all your efforts in making the upgrade Skye!

One minor problem I've noticed is that pre-upgrade I could come back to the site day after day and not have to log in each time. Now, I pretty much have to log in every day. I do have the checkbox "stay logged in" checked.

I'm using IE7.

Thanks - Paul

Strange. In Windows' Control Panel -> Date & Time -> Internet Time
make sure "Automatically synchronize" is checked. And that your time zone and other settings are correct.

That might fix it.

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #215
trymes Tom Rymes Concord, NH, USA 1959 Riley 1.5 1969 MG MGC GT ~ For Sale ! ~ 1971 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 1971 MG MGB GT 1972 Chevrolet C20	Posted: October 10, 2009 09:31PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 3,243

In reply to a post by PaulP One minor problem I've noticed is that pre-upgrade I could come back to the site day after day and not have to log in each time. Now, I pretty much have to log in every day. I do have the checkbox "stay logged in" checked.

Paul,

If you log into your home computer, and then log into your work computer, you will have to log into your home computer again the next time you are there. this is different since the upgrade. If you only use one computer and browser, you won't have this problem.

Tom

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Re: Firefox search results - solution #216
scotabbott Scot Abbott Pittsburgh, Pa 15216, USA 1974 MG MGB "Bee"	Posted: October 10, 2009 09:46PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 2,080

Thank you for the help. I appear to have been brain dead on this occasion.

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #217
PaulP Paul Peterson , WA, USA 1973 MG MGB GT 1974 MG MGB	Posted: October 11, 2009 01:32AM Registered: 10 years ago Posts: 3,959

In reply to a post by trymes

In reply to a post by PaulP One minor problem I've noticed is that pre-upgrade I could come back to the site day after day and not have to log in each time. Now, I pretty much have to log in every day. I do have the checkbox "stay logged in" checked.

Paul,

If you log into your home computer, and then log into your work computer, you will have to log into your home computer again the next time you are there. this is different since the upgrade. If you only use one computer and browser, you won't have this problem.

Tom

Tom - You may have hit the nail on the head. I do check out the site at lunchtime from work (or on my work laptop from home if my wife is on the home PC). I'll check that out.

Paul

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #218
DavidMGA1600 David Lake Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 1935 CycleKart Great Britain 1960 MG MGA "Dads Car"	Posted: October 11, 2009 04:27AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 2,373

In reply to a post by PaulP

In reply to a post by trymes

In reply to a post by PaulP One minor problem I've noticed is that pre-upgrade I could come back to the site day after day and not have to log in each time. Now, I pretty much have to log in every day. I do have the checkbox "stay logged in" checked.

Paul,

If you log into your home computer, and then log into your work computer, you will have to log into your home computer again the next time you are there. this is different since the upgrade. If you only use one computer and browser, you won't have this problem.

Tom

Tom - You may have hit the nail on the head. I do check out the site at lunchtime from work (or on my work laptop from home if my wife is on the home PC). I'll check that out.

Skye has already mentioned its a new security thing. I asked the same question as i logon at work and home.

Paul

David

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #219
jrhickmn James Hickman Sevierville, TN, USA 1958 MG Magnette ZB "Maggie Rose" 1963 MG Magnette MkIV "Iris" 1972 MG MGB GT "Liz" 1977 MG MGB "Sophie"	Posted: October 11, 2009 01:11PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 2,503

if i get an email that i've got a pm and i click the link it takes me to the "sign in" page. so far so good. i put in my name and password and click the next link. from that point the "old" site would take me to the pm. the new site takes me back to my email. um. that can't be right. (IE8)

Jim H. is a grease-stained wretch, too.

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #220
Jim Lynch Brandon, MS, USA 1974 MG MGB GT ""The MG""	Posted: October 11, 2009 02:16PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 87

Skye - thanks so much for all that you do. The upgrades are good, although I have reached the age at which change is always a little disorienting for a while.

Probably a dumb question: In the Control Center, the "Edit Signature" page doesn't give any hint about how to insert a signature in the first place (which is necessary before I can edit it). Probably right in front of me...

Thanks again - I have some appreciation for what a PITA in can be to maintain a web site.

"Experience": a precious gift usually bestowed just AFTER it would have been really, really helpful.

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #221
Skye Skye Nott Vancouver, BC, Canada 1964 Vespa VNB 125 1966 MG MGB "The Bomber RIP" 1983 Suzuki MC GS750E "Kate" 1986 Merkur XR4Ti "The Rally Car" 1990 Volkswagen Corrado G60	Posted: October 11, 2009 05:53PM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 2,763 Admin

In reply to a post by Jim Lynch Probably a dumb question: In the Control Center, the "Edit Signature" page doesn't give any hint about how to insert a signature in the first place (which is necessary before I can edit it). Probably right in front of me...

Not to sound glib, but don't you just click on the big white area under Signature: and start typing?

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #222
Peter7307 Peter Thomas Victoria, Australia	Posted: October 11, 2009 06:44PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 1,657

Not a problem but a question regarding the "sign off" and "log off" options. Are they the same?
To terminate my session does it matter which one is used?

Thanks , Pete.

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #223
Jim Lynch Brandon, MS, USA 1974 MG MGB GT ""The MG""	Posted: October 11, 2009 08:33PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 87

Yup. That works. I figured it was something really simple. I guess I was confusing "signature" and "avatar" and was wondering how to get a picture in there.

Thanks.

"Experience": a precious gift usually bestowed just AFTER it would have been really, really helpful.

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #224
Skye Skye Nott Vancouver, BC, Canada 1964 Vespa VNB 125 1966 MG MGB "The Bomber RIP" 1983 Suzuki MC GS750E "Kate" 1986 Merkur XR4Ti "The Rally Car" 1990 Volkswagen Corrado G60	Posted: October 11, 2009 09:31PM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 2,763 Admin

In reply to a post by Peter7307 Not a problem but a question regarding the "sign off" and "log off" options. Are they the same?
To terminate my session does it matter which one is used?

Thanks , Pete.

Same thing.

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #225
Albert Albert Viator Gloucester, MA, USA 1978 MG MGB "Squeaky"	Posted: October 13, 2009 04:27PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 2,214

Like the new look and functionality. One question. In the past, when you clicked on someone's avatar it enlarged. I found this handy for checking out cars and details.

Am I missing something?

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #226
Skye Skye Nott Vancouver, BC, Canada 1964 Vespa VNB 125 1966 MG MGB "The Bomber RIP" 1983 Suzuki MC GS750E "Kate" 1986 Merkur XR4Ti "The Rally Car" 1990 Volkswagen Corrado G60	Posted: October 19, 2009 12:31PM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 2,763 Admin

In reply to a post by Albert Like the new look and functionality. One question. In the past, when you clicked on someone's avatar it enlarged. I found this handy for checking out cars and details.

Am I missing something?

Just click on their name instead (just to the right of their profile picture)

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Thread preview temporarily disabled #227
Skye Skye Nott Vancouver, BC, Canada 1964 Vespa VNB 125 1966 MG MGB "The Bomber RIP" 1983 Suzuki MC GS750E "Kate" 1986 Merkur XR4Ti "The Rally Car" 1990 Volkswagen Corrado G60	Posted: October 19, 2009 01:31PM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 2,763 Admin

Disabling "thread preview on mouse hover" temporarily for debugging reasons.

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Re: Thread preview temporarily disabled #228
cfrench Carl W. French Alfred, Maine, USA 1967 MG MGB 1971 Triumph MC Bonneville 1973 MG MGB GT 1973 MG MGB GT	Posted: October 19, 2009 03:13PM Registered: 9 years ago Posts: 13,996

In reply to a post by Skye Disabling "thread preview on mouse hover" temporarily for debugging reasons.

K, thanks. That explains it. I like that feature.

Carl W. French
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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #229
DavidMGA1600 David Lake Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 1935 CycleKart Great Britain 1960 MG MGA "Dads Car"	Posted: October 19, 2009 09:29PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 2,373

Skye,

Can you tell me the actual pixal and ratio of the avatars. Mine keep getting cropped.

David

David

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #230
jclars John Larsen Lynden, WA, USA 1958 MG MGA 1500 Coupe 1965 MG MGB 1970 MG MGB	Posted: October 20, 2009 11:38AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 2,293

Cant even remember how the old colors looked. You have tweaked it to the point where I am actually liking it!

Couple things having now used it for a while - could the posters name be in a separate column? Many times it is easier to scan down the posters column for a recent thread than reading all the titles.

Also, I noticed in the PM that in order to post a response, you have to go to the bottom for the reply button. Could this button be shown at the top too, or is it even necessary to use the reply button? And...could the previous messages show the posting date/time?

Now we really are nit-picking. Just some more work for others!

Thanks again for staying on top of this Skye.

John
Lynden, WA

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #231
Kerr Norm Kerr Ann Arbor, Mi, USA 1974 MG Midget	Posted: October 20, 2009 11:46AM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 2,465

for the first few days I was able to read a post by simply hovering my mouse over it, but yesterday that stopped.

Will you be correcting that? I loved that feature (it REALLY speeds things up to be able to get the gist of things before bothering to open them).

Norm "love the new format" Kerr

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Is the hover feature not working now? #232
kelowna.steve Steve Moorman Kelowna, BC, Canada 1966 MG MGB	Posted: October 20, 2009 04:18PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 223

I'm not sure exactly what its called but the feature that showed the first few text lines of a new topic if you hold your mouse over the bolded text of a subject seems to be not working any longer. Instead of showing the detail of what's in the first posting all is displays is 'new message' . I'm using firefox normally but does the same thing in IE8. Would be great to get this back as found it a hugely useful addition to the upgrade you just did.

Steve

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Re: Thread preview temporarily disabled #233
Kerr Norm Kerr Ann Arbor, Mi, USA 1974 MG Midget	Posted: October 20, 2009 07:06PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 2,465

In reply to a post by cfrench

In reply to a post by Skye Disabling "thread preview on mouse hover" temporarily for debugging reasons.

K, thanks. That explains it. I like that feature.

Steve, it looks like you and I both missed the explanation by Skye just above us (and then by cfrench too)!

Hope it gets fixed soon. Good luck with all of your work Skye.

Norm, Steve and CFrench

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Re: Is the hover feature not working now? #234
Skye Skye Nott Vancouver, BC, Canada 1964 Vespa VNB 125 1966 MG MGB "The Bomber RIP" 1983 Suzuki MC GS750E "Kate" 1986 Merkur XR4Ti "The Rally Car" 1990 Volkswagen Corrado G60	Posted: October 22, 2009 02:31PM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 2,763 Admin

Preview-on-hover will be back, I have it turned off temporarily to track down some performance issues.

Skye

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Re: Is the hover feature not working now? #235
DavidMGA1600 David Lake Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 1935 CycleKart Great Britain 1960 MG MGA "Dads Car"	Posted: October 22, 2009 09:44PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 2,373

Skye,

Can you tell me the actual pixal and ratio of the avatars. Mine keep getting cropped.

David

David

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #236
magnette1 Andrew Murdoch Busselton, W.A., Australia 1956 MG Magnette ZA 1973 MG MGB GT 1977 Ford Escort 2010 Suzuki MC DL650 V-Strom	Posted: October 23, 2009 12:50AM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 1,323

Well Skye

I said after the new look came out I did'nt like it. This old fart has managed to get the hang of it know and it's OK, no, it's fine, no really it is good, no its actually bordering along great, no truly it is very close to excellant. Oh what the heck Thanks!

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #237
kuz1 Keith Kuzma Prattville,Alabama, USA 1971 MG MGB 1980 MG MGB Limited Edition (LE)	Posted: October 25, 2009 10:20AM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 2,736

whenever i try to view " Body lead versus "Bondo" I get a blank page .Only thread I know of I have issues with.

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #238
scotabbott Scot Abbott Pittsburgh, Pa 15216, USA 1974 MG MGB "Bee"	Posted: October 29, 2009 08:50PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 2,080

I'd like to post a powerpoint presentation concerning fuel injection on this site. i was preparted for a course I gave and is fairly large file size (6 MB). How can I do it ?

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #239
dte948 DAVE ENSIGN CLAVERACK, NY, USA 1961 MG Midget Conversion "MIDGET Aka Woodie"	Posted: October 29, 2009 09:39PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 3,430

Skye,

First time Question, did you do something to me password or is ,,,never mind.

Dave

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Re: FORUM UPGRADE - FAQ & Problems Thread - READ THIS! #240
Tom Warren Hoover, AL, USA 1964 MG MGB MkI "The Black B"	Posted: November 05, 2009 11:32AM Registered: 11 years ago Posts: 1,391

How do you remove a car from your profile?

1964 MGB Roadster

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