Author Topic: The new forum  (Read 3721 times)

Offline kiwipom

  • Resident Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2011
  • Posts: 745
  • Karma: 8
Re: The new forum
« Reply #15 on: 13.02. 2014 07:17 »
hi Admin, don`t know if they have `Heart Beat` in Aus. or U.S.A, cheers
A10.G.Flash(cafe racer)Honda 250 vtr. Yamaha Virago XV920.

War! what is it good for?Absolutely nothing, Edwin Star.
NewZealand

Offline Caretaker

  • Making things work !
  • Administrator
  • Valued Contributor
  • *
  • Join Date: Mar 2006
  • Posts: 482
  • Karma: 30
Re: The new forum
« Reply #16 on: 17.02. 2014 14:38 »
Added 'Contact' in the main menu, visible for guests\before login, opens a form to directly contact forum staff in case one has lost password, changed email etc.
"Sometimes I say things that are so highly intelligent that I do not understand a word of it"

Offline bsa-bill

  • Wise & Enlightened
  • *
  • Join Date: Mar 2006
  • Posts: 5720
  • Karma: 66
Re: The new forum
« Reply #17 on: 17.02. 2014 16:44 »
Only note of discord would be I'm taking a while to get used to the new position of the page numbers, not a biggie just my old brain takes a while to form new neuron paths these days (as if I know what I'm talking about) ;)
All the best - Bill
1961 Flash - stock, reliable, steady, fantastic for shopping
1959 Rocket Gold Flash - blinged and tarted up  would have seizure if taken to  Tesco

Offline Caretaker

  • Making things work !
  • Administrator
  • Valued Contributor
  • *
  • Join Date: Mar 2006
  • Posts: 482
  • Karma: 30
Re: The new forum
« Reply #18 on: 17.02. 2014 17:07 »
^^^ Yes, I suppose it's this one (see attachment), some small changes after 7 years may look like a big change. I see some logic in having the title on it's own line, and the rest on the next. But the page numbers are quite small (have reacted to that on many forums) so am putting this on the 'potential mod' list, may look into it in the future.

btw, to quickly navigate to the last topic \ last page, remember there's the 'Last Post' shortcut.
"Sometimes I say things that are so highly intelligent that I do not understand a word of it"

Offline bsa-bill

  • Wise & Enlightened
  • *
  • Join Date: Mar 2006
  • Posts: 5720
  • Karma: 66
Re: The new forum
« Reply #19 on: 17.02. 2014 22:46 »
Quote
remember there's the 'Last Post' shortcut.

DOH  *red* *red* *red*
All the best - Bill
1961 Flash - stock, reliable, steady, fantastic for shopping
1959 Rocket Gold Flash - blinged and tarted up  would have seizure if taken to  Tesco

Offline Ethelred

  • A's Good Friend
  • ***
  • Join Date: Feb 2013
  • Posts: 144
  • Karma: 4
  • Northants, UK
Re: The new forum
« Reply #20 on: 17.02. 2014 22:49 »
I think the new look/theme is great.
You should offer your services to the BSAOC (Oh! Hush my mouth!)  ;)
'59 A10

Offline Caretaker

  • Making things work !
  • Administrator
  • Valued Contributor
  • *
  • Join Date: Mar 2006
  • Posts: 482
  • Karma: 30
Re: The new forum
« Reply #21 on: 17.02. 2014 23:28 »
Quote
DOH
No problem, but as mentioned am agreeing to the need for some adjustments to the layout here and there, but will have to wait a while. The important now is that all members, posts and pictures are still here after the revolution, everything seems to work, and total offline time was just an hour or so. I've personally seen forums I frequent go down for days when upgrading the software, and thereafter suffering all kinds of incomprehensible troubles for weeks, so it was a shaky period. Been lucky so far (but really tried to do some homework before pressing the red button), 1st week without crashing is a good sign.

Quote
I think the new look/theme is great.
Good, and thanks.

About the forum, there are 100's of layouts to choose from, this one is basically the SMF basic theme (choose it because it's simple, clear and easy to navigate IMO) with a few added variations and modifications. Most of my work in upgrading is in the invisible dept. > server settings, editing php, endless hours with ftp, moving 1000's of files around, the database. The more learned the more I see I know nothing about. But WTH, it works :O)

Also done some changes that should improve page loading speed (as long as the hosting company itself does not have any slowdowns, they've been very good most of time). At the very bottom of the page there's a "Page created in", which should be in the 0.x or even 0.0x seconds, signs that all work well.

"Sometimes I say things that are so highly intelligent that I do not understand a word of it"

Online Topdad

  • bob hebdon
  • Wise & Enlightened
  • *
  • Join Date: May 2011
  • Posts: 2676
  • Karma: 36
  • l
Re: The new forum
« Reply #22 on: 18.02. 2014 14:15 »
Hi , is the absense of the " posts since last visit " and replies to our "own posts "have gone have  I missed something or just a clitch ? regards Bob.
" rules are made for the guidance of wise men and the blind obediance of fools"
United Kingdom

Offline Caretaker

  • Making things work !
  • Administrator
  • Valued Contributor
  • *
  • Join Date: Mar 2006
  • Posts: 482
  • Karma: 30
Re: The new forum
« Reply #23 on: 18.02. 2014 14:22 »
Quote
absense of the " posts since last visit " and replies to our "own posts "

Maybe you've clicked on the show\hide header button? It was there in the previous version as well (but indeed not very well documented). See attachment. Upon logging in it should show the unread\new replies info, if not try clearing your browser history to start fresh while visiting the site.

Edit: have changed the buttons into  signs, being same as used to expand\collapse Info Center & Boards should make it a little more clear.
"Sometimes I say things that are so highly intelligent that I do not understand a word of it"

Offline Caretaker

  • Making things work !
  • Administrator
  • Valued Contributor
  • *
  • Join Date: Mar 2006
  • Posts: 482
  • Karma: 30
Re: The new forum
« Reply #24 on: 20.02. 2014 09:41 »
Not a biggy but if it's possible could you add a blank line beneath 'Show unread posts since last visit'. I usually access the forum from my tablet and it's tricky hitting that link with my stumpy fingers. I often hit the link below.

Space added.
"Sometimes I say things that are so highly intelligent that I do not understand a word of it"

Offline Greybeard

  • Jack of all trades; master of none.
  • Wise & Enlightened
  • *
  • Join Date: Feb 2011
  • Posts: 10026
  • Karma: 51
Re: The new forum
« Reply #25 on: 20.02. 2014 10:19 »
 *smile*
Greybeard (Neil)
2023 Gold Star
Supporter of THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN'S RIDE https://www.gentlemansride.com

Warwickshire UK


A Distinguished Gentleman Riding his 1955 Plunger Golden Flash

Online Topdad

  • bob hebdon
  • Wise & Enlightened
  • *
  • Join Date: May 2011
  • Posts: 2676
  • Karma: 36
  • l
Re: The new forum
« Reply #26 on: 20.02. 2014 16:56 »
So sorry Erling, please accept my apologises for not confirming .Yes absolutely fine , was as you diagnosed ie  my computer ignorance plus careless fingers , many thanks for your effort and trouble Bob hebdon.
" rules are made for the guidance of wise men and the blind obediance of fools"
United Kingdom

Offline Caretaker

  • Making things work !
  • Administrator
  • Valued Contributor
  • *
  • Join Date: Mar 2006
  • Posts: 482
  • Karma: 30
Re: The new forum
« Reply #27 on: 20.02. 2014 17:07 »
Quote
was as you diagnosed
Good to know all is well.

Quote
many thanks for your effort and trouble
Thanks, appreciated.
"Sometimes I say things that are so highly intelligent that I do not understand a word of it"

Offline Caretaker

  • Making things work !
  • Administrator
  • Valued Contributor
  • *
  • Join Date: Mar 2006
  • Posts: 482
  • Karma: 30
Re: The new forum
« Reply #28 on: 10.03. 2014 23:05 »
One month already, seems things are working very well. Please don't post anything saying the opposite!  *smile* 
The upgrade has been an interesting and educating nightmare experience.
"Sometimes I say things that are so highly intelligent that I do not understand a word of it"