Upgrading the Forum

Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 2:15 pm

I am backing up the databases and the files relating to the forum just in case things go badly, but I am updating the forum today to the latest stable release. This will help to insure the safety of the site.

The forum may look a bit different for a while, as the modifications that make this site look the way it does will change until updated as well----and some of the features that I added will be lost.

Content should remain.

If there are problems, I can revert to this version and we can continue until I figure out why the install failed.

Wish me luck!

Stefani

Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:15 pm

It worked! YAY!

MysteryReader · Post by **MysteryReader** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:19 pm

Good! Yep, I noticed it looked different :-)

mbhenty · Post by **mbhenty** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 6:25 pm

Hey Stefani:

As always.... improve things by making them more difficult or longer to realize.

mbhenty · Post by **mbhenty** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 6:26 pm

Happy it works for you. It sure doesn't for me.

twinsrwe · Post by **twinsrwe** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:24 pm

I logged in and thought: WHAT THE HECK??? My next thought was that the forum had been hacked, big time!!! I logged out, and then back in again, but the appearance of the page was the same as when I logged in the first time. It is difficult to tell if I am actually logged in or not, because the page appearance looks the same as it did before I logged in. Can we change our 'skin' appearance back to the one we had before the update?

MysteryReader · Post by **MysteryReader** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 9:11 pm

My problem was after I posted that above, it gave me an error message.

Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:19 pm

Let me know the errors you encounter exactly as they happen to you. I need to know.

I am trying to get some skins for the forum. That will come soon. Plus, if you experience log in problems, uploading, attaching files/photos, etc., post them here. I will make a to-do list.

Thanks!

twinsrwe · Post by **twinsrwe** » Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:02 am

Thank you for responding to the skins, Stefani. I am looking forward to them! Hopefully, the one I had before the upgrade will be available.

twinsrwe · Post by **twinsrwe** » Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:13 am

Something I checked every time I logged in on the previous forum was the members and the time they had visited. I don't see this option on the new upgrade. All I see now is who is currently logged in.

Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 7:29 pm

Okay. I can look around for that new modification. This forum uses a whole new backend php. So the modifications are still slow in coming out. There are a few skins I can upload and make available. I will do so soon.

Keep the suggestions coming.

Mbhenty, can you still not post pictures? Does anyone else have problems with attachments?

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Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 7:50 pm

There are two new styles (skins) to choose from. More coming in the coming months.

twinsrwe · Post by **twinsrwe** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:00 pm

Stefani, I am not receiving ‘Topic reply notifications’ on the threads I am watching and/or posting to, nor am I receiving ‘New private message has arrived’ notices.

The last ‘Topic reply notification’ I received was on Fri 1/30/2015 5:00 PM.

There are three notices after 5pm on the 30th, which I have not received a notification on.
There are three notices on the 31st, which I have not received a notification on.
There is one PM on the 31st which I have not received a notification on.

I don't understand why I was getting notifications up until 5:00pm on the 30th, and then nothing!!! ????

twinsrwe · Post by **twinsrwe** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:01 pm

I also miss the MondoLizzie link.

MysteryReader · Post by **MysteryReader** » Sun Feb 01, 2015 12:00 pm

twinsrwe wrote:Stefani, I am not receiving ‘Topic reply notifications’ on the threads I am watching and/or posting to, nor am I receiving ‘New private message has arrived’ notices.

The last ‘Topic reply notification’ I received was on Fri 1/30/2015 5:00 PM.

There are three notices after 5pm on the 30th, which I have not received a notification on.
There are three notices on the 31st, which I have not received a notification on.
There is one PM on the 31st which I have not received a notification on.

I don't understand why I was getting notifications up until 5:00pm on the 30th, and then nothing!!! ????

Twins- have you double checked your settings?

twinsrwe · Post by **twinsrwe** » Sun Feb 01, 2015 6:49 pm

MysteryReader wrote:... Twins- have you double checked your settings?

Yes I did, and they seem to be alright. Let me try something else; the problem may be on my end. I'll get back to you.

BOBO · Post by **BOBO** » Sun Feb 01, 2015 7:47 pm

LOL... Mine works perfect... And I get griped at from forum members because I can't work a computer... just saying.

twinsrwe · Post by **twinsrwe** » Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:55 pm

twinsrwe wrote:
MysteryReader wrote:... Twins- have you double checked your settings?
Yes I did, and they seem to be alright. Let me try something else; the problem may be on my end. I'll get back to you.

I couldn't find where the problem was, so I did a system recovery, which did the trick.

Stefani, I apologize for thinking I wasn't getting e-mail notifications because of the forum upgrade.

Mystery, thank you very much for your attempt to help.

Constantine · Post by **Constantine** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 10:19 am

I notice that, at the moment at least, we only have three board styles to choose from. Will the others be restored? (Comparatively unimportant, of course.)

MysteryReader · Post by **MysteryReader** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 11:14 am

I'm showing the old one that was up when I joined. How can you change the way the board looks like?

patsy · Post by **patsy** » Mon Feb 02, 2015 6:58 pm

All seems fine at my end. Thank you, Stefani.

twinsrwe · Post by **twinsrwe** » Tue Feb 03, 2015 10:55 am

Stefani, how do I add an attachment?

Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Tue Feb 03, 2015 11:23 am

If you wish to add an attachment, do not use the Quick Reply. You should click on the Full Reply and Preview button.

There you will see two tabs. OPTIONS and ATTACHMENTS. Click on the attachments tab and follow those directions.

That should do it.

Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Tue Feb 03, 2015 11:25 am

The board styles are behind the times for the new backend. We are safer from hacks, but less styles to choose from. But as the new version catches on, and it will very quickly, people will create new styles and I will add them if they look like we would like them. There is a World of Warcraft style, for instance, but I wasn't sure if you all wanted that one. Any takers?

twinsrwe · Post by **twinsrwe** » Tue Feb 03, 2015 2:54 pm

Adminlizzieborden wrote:If you wish to add an attachment, do not use the Quick Reply. You should click on the Full Reply and Preview button.

There you will see two tabs. OPTIONS and ATTACHMENTS. Click on the attachments tab and follow those directions.

That should do it.

Thank you, Stefani, this worked like a charm!!! The directions for attachments was very easy to follow!

Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Tue Feb 03, 2015 4:24 pm

As far as notifications by topic, the board settings are correct. Perhaps your own preferences didn't migrate?

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Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 11:55 am

Here are two odd ducks that you may like as your skin for the forum. Just let me know if anyone wants them. I show you the preview of the look here.

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twinsrwe · Post by **twinsrwe** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:43 pm

I really like the SE Square Left skin. It is very similar to the one I had before the upgrade; the biggest difference is the very top of the page of the new skin is much more attractive than the one I had before. The over all color combination of the new one if very pleasing to the eye,

The only thing I don't like about it is the red and green line running down the far left of the page. I'm not sure just what those lines indicate. I've just never liked the colors of red and green together; I know they are Christmas colors, but I just don't find the red and green color combination attractive. However, it is something I can live with.

Constantine · Post by **Constantine** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:50 pm

I like the World of Warcraft, at least as far as the colors are concerned. I hope it comes without the logo.

MysteryReader · Post by **MysteryReader** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 5:43 pm

I don't like the World of Warcraft. I like the one we had before this upgrade. I don't know too much about skins, etc.

Constantine · Post by **Constantine** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 5:44 pm

I also liked the one I had before. The colors were similar to the World of Warcraft.

Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 8:13 pm

So by now you see that I have redesigned the forum. I hope you like it. I do! Everyone will have the same look.

The functions are the same. If you encounter any bugs, let me know!

MysteryReader · Post by **MysteryReader** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:21 pm

I love it! The only thing I don't like is having my full name out for everyone to see it.

mbhenty · Post by **mbhenty** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:02 pm

Yeah, I have a problem.

I don't like it.

For one thing this white screen is giving me a sunburn.

It's toasting the retina of my eye.

Wait

I CAN'T SEE, I CANNDT'' SEEEE...........HELLLPPppp.

mbhenty · Post by **mbhenty** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:04 pm

No:

On a serious note....

I DON'T LIKE IT.

Aamartin · Post by **Aamartin** » Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:31 pm

I can get used to it-- but I liked that Silver whatever it was called skin

Curryong · Post by **Curryong** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 1:57 am

A whole new look! Yay! Evererything seems to be working OK usage-wise for me. Not that I ever use a lot of bells and whistles technologically speaking when I post, anyway!

patsy · Post by **patsy** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:16 am

Wow I am just now seeing the change and it's different. I had the old format on the 2nd when I was here so thought everything was just fine, now not so sure. Ha. It'll take getting used to I guess.

Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:28 am

MysteryReader wrote:I love it! The only thing I don't like is having my full name out for everyone to see it.

I understand. I will see if that can go away. I think others would feel the same.

Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:29 am

mbhenty wrote:Yeah, I have a problem.

I don't like it.

For one thing this white screen is giving me a sunburn.

It's toasting the retina of my eye.

Wait

I CAN'T SEE, I CANNDT'' SEEEE...........HELLLPPppp.

I may be able to tone down the white and make it less glaring. I will try.

Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 3:29 pm

No more real name listed.

Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 3:33 pm

Less bright white.

twinsrwe · Post by **twinsrwe** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 6:24 pm

I really DON'T like the new redesign! It is my understanding that the white as been toned down, but in my option it is still too white. I have never liked our Avatars and personal information displayed on the right side of the page. Why does everyone have to have the same look? We no longer have the choice of skins to choose from? As I stated above, I really liked the SE Square Left skin, because it was very similar to the skin I had before the upgrade. Can't this new design be one of the skins?

Our basic profile information is now displayed, without our real names showing, but we no longer have the option of going into a members profile to find their previous posts; this was a feature I used quite often. (The option of going into a members profile to find their previous posts was something that I found extremely frustrating when a member chose to cancel their membership, because this feature no longer existed. Allen is a good example of this.)

I'm very disappointed with this new change.

Please change it back to how it appeared before the redesign.

Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 6:54 pm

To subscribe to a topic, you should hit the wrench icon at the top of the thread and choose your preference.

If you have your email notification choice turned off in your own board settings, this may affect this.

I will attempt to tone down the white further.

I will not change it back to before the update, but I will make the other choices available again as skins (since the upgrade). I think this is a good compromise.

The default skin will be this one, however.

Constantine · Post by **Constantine** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 6:56 pm

Thanks. Not high on my list of worries.

Post by **Adminlizzieborden** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 6:57 pm

By the way, the new board skin is called Subway. You can select one of four at the moment: Prosilver, Prosilver SE, Subway, and SE Square Left.

twinsrwe · Post by **twinsrwe** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:09 pm

Thank you, Stefani, for making the other choices available again as skins; this is a wonderful compromise! I am very pleased that I have my SE Square Left back!!!

MysteryReader · Post by **MysteryReader** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:28 pm

Adminlizzieborden wrote:No more real name listed.

Thank you!! I like the layout of the forum.

twinsrwe · Post by **twinsrwe** » Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:25 pm

I found out how to get into a members profile to find their previous posts; just click on the user's name! The only time this does not work is when a member request to be removed from the forum.

snokkums · Post by **snokkums** » Sat Feb 07, 2015 5:42 am

Yup, works great!! So far not running into any problems-- not yet anyway.