New Platform Question

Author Message   Mike W Advanced Member Username: Mike_in_seattle Post Number: 235 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 01:12 am:    Looks fixed now, to me. All forums visible. Thanks Dirk.   Dirk Pepperd Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1045 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 11:31 pm:    Team, I figured it out. Not sure why about 5% of people are not getting their email confirmation. I'm going in there tonight and fixing people. Sorry for the trouble.   Mike W Advanced Member Username: Mike_in_seattle Post Number: 234 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 10:56 pm:    Me too, Tonya, as also reported by several others. I seem to have succeeded in registering and logging on, but the only forums available are cruises and single travelers. Hope it has a cure and that Dirk finds a way to communicate the trick to us, if the trick requires action on our part!   Tonya Hawkes Member Username: Tonyah Post Number: 14 Registered: 08-2005 Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 10:14 pm:    I have read the FAQ on the new board and nothing seems to address the fact that the only forums I can see are Cruises and single travelers, i can also see the blogs but even in the quick navigation pull down etc I have no other forums available to view, if I search for a base such as Travis, which should show up in the flight schedule forum- I get no results besides those in the blogs.   John D. Moderator Username: John_d Post Number: 4722 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 02:52 pm:    Folks, If you are able to post on the new forum then please use that venue to ask questions and resolve issues. Also, please don't ask the same questions about the new forum in BOTH forums - it's redundant and inefficient.   John D. Moderator Username: John_d Post Number: 4720 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 02:12 pm:    "so far I do not see any asterisks by other peoples' names." Then one might assume that others can't see you or your asterisk (but I don't know for sure). Please take some time to review the fairly extensive FAQ for the board at http://www.pepperd.com/vb/faq.php Without doing more research (which takes time) I can't answer everyone's individual questions (especially with nearly 2,000 members) so please check the FAQ. It may answer some/all of your questions such as viewing mode choices (you have three choices and it explains them). I suggest grasping the basics first and then worry about the "advanced" features. If something doesn't work then post it in the thread established for reporting problems on the new board (not here).   Cherry C. Senior Member Username: Cherry Post Number: 6478 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 10:04 am:    Thank you John D. (and others) for the explanation that when I see the asterisk it is visible only to me. In response to your question, so far I do not see any asterisks by other peoples' names. Now here's another problem -- apparently the software will not allow me to read posts in the "Hybrid" mode (that allows lines of text to stretch across the entire space reserved for messages) AND also see "newest first". The only choice with "newest first" is the "linear" mode (that chops all posts into lines of not more than about 23 characters, causing those short lines to run waaaaay down the page in many cases and thus makes reading them rather a chore). It's difficult for me to decide which is more important -- readability, or quick and easy access to the most recent! Is there any way to allow us to choose the "hybrid" mode PLUS "newest first" so that our experience is *somewhat* more like what we've had for the past 4 years via this Soon-To-Be-Abandoned software? (More things on my problem/wish-list: -The ability to "preview" a "reply" before posting does not exist. The preview function is available for original posts, but not when one clicks on the "reply" arrow. Without it for replies, we're going to see a lot more typos, I think! -And what is "go to advanced" supposed to mean, besides that you'll get the dreaded 404 Error Message, as I did last evening when exploring the new software in an effort to figure out some of its options? -And if we do try being "advanced" and instead get the error message, could the software please take us "back" to what we just laboriously wrote, instead of wiping it out and requiring a fresh start?) BTW, I -- like just about all users -- made the transition to this S-T-B-A software without any problem but this one is proving more difficult, perhaps because it is so filled with assorted different variables?   Roy Day Member Username: Recday36 Post Number: 12 Registered: 06-2008 Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 12:27 am:    Well, just call me a knucklehead. My problem was that I was not logging in. It works OK when I do. Thanks, Rebecca, for helping me to shake the cobwebs from my mind.   Rebecca Johnson Senior Member Username: Rjohnson Post Number: 624 Registered: 06-2008 Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 11:15 pm:    Roy and Henry, I had the same problem. I found that after logging in, be sure to click on "Forum" again. Solved the problem for me. Good luck.   John D. Moderator Username: John_d Post Number: 4717 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 05:19 pm:    Rinaldo, Cherry is referring to the asterisk next to her name in the "Members Online" list.   rinaldo Senior Member Username: Rinaldo Post Number: 1093 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 05:15 pm:    Cherry C, "P.S. What's the meaning of the asterisk after my name? (Is that supposedly rendering me invisible so that only the pure in heart can see my name?" The round dot next to your name shows when you are online or not. If it is green you are online, I just check it on the new board with other posters.   John D. Moderator Username: John_d Post Number: 4714 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 04:33 pm:    Roy and Henry, that's one for Dirk as it's beyond my moderator capability to troubleshoot. Cherry, The ability for members to report their problems was not dropped. There "IS" a place on the new forum to report problems - it's a Sticky Thread at the top (not "hiding" anywhere) of the Off Topic Forum (your posting in the General Space-A Forum has been moved there. I believe the asterisk after your name indicates that you have invisible mode on - I suspect you can see your own asterisk but others can't see your name (explains why you are still seeing it). Do you see other asterisks next to names? If so, then I guess there is a glitch in the invisible mode function. To me it's kind of pointless for regular members because as soon as you post you've revealed yourself. Just because your name shows as being "online" doesn't mean you are really online - it means your logged in but you could be in another room watching TV etc.... I guess I miss the huge benefit of being "invisible." Since it's causing so much controversy perhaps Dirk should remove that option (if possible).   Cherry C. Senior Member Username: Cherry Post Number: 6477 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 11:51 am:    Several days back I clicked on "invisible." Just checked and it is still "on" for invisibility. THEN WHY IS MY NAME STILL SHOWING UP IN ANY FORUM I VISIT? AND IN THE GENERAL SUMMARY OF WHO IS CURRENTLY ON THE SITE? P.S. What's the meaning of the asterisk after my name? (Is that supposedly rendering me invisible so that only the pure in heart can see my name?) P.P.S. I'm posting this here because I see NO PLACE on the new forum to report problems! Is there one hiding somewhere that I just can't find, or did that ability of members to report their problems get dropped on purpose?   Roy Day Member Username: Recday36 Post Number: 11 Registered: 06-2008 Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 11:40 am:    I have the same problem that Henry reports. I composed a message to that effect but apparently I previewed but didn't post it, since I can't find it anywhere. Anyway, I am looking forward to any advice as to how to fix this.   Henry J. Sommer Member Username: Sommerhj Post Number: 41 Registered: 01-2006 Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 03:57 am:    John- Yesterday I registered in the new forum and got the e-mail acknowleging same. I went to new site, logged in, and was able to access all the forums. Today I logged into new site, checked remember me,and was able to only access the Cruise and Solo Travelers forums. Others have reported the same problem. I think you still have a glitch to work out!   John D. Moderator Username: John_d Post Number: 4712 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 03:44 am:    Linda, Did you receive and respond to the confirmation email after you registered?   Carole G Advanced Member Username: Greengal Post Number: 327 Registered: 01-2010 Posted on Monday, June 21, 2010 - 11:35 pm:    Sorry I posted that in error. Disregard.   Carole G Advanced Member Username: Greengal Post Number: 326 Registered: 01-2010 Posted on Monday, June 21, 2010 - 11:29 pm:    Linda, I think you might not be signed in. When I come to the site I see those two categories like you said. Then you go to the top right hand corner and log in in the space where it says log in and password. Try again.   Linda Pelletier Member Username: Lphh6 Post Number: 38 Registered: 05-2008 Posted on Monday, June 21, 2010 - 08:04 pm:    Thanks John, I followed the "cheat sheet" but I can still only see the last two categories. I even tried to post to one of them, but it said I do not have access? I can still post to the "old" forum, but I really would like to join the rest of the "gang" in the new forum.   John D. Moderator Username: John_d Post Number: 4710 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Monday, June 21, 2010 - 06:41 pm:    Linda, Did you see my post at http://www.pepperd.com/spacea/messages/1540/769910.html?1277138871 ????   Linda Pelletier Member Username: Lphh6 Post Number: 35 Registered: 05-2008 Posted on Monday, June 21, 2010 - 04:55 pm:    I've tried to log in with two different user id's and I still can only see the last two sites. How can I cancel both user id's and registrations and get a clean slate and start over?   Jim D Member Username: Amdjmd Post Number: 27 Registered: 07-2008 Posted on Monday, June 21, 2010 - 04:47 pm:    When I log in (with the remember me button checked, I get the welcome message. Then the page goes to the forum page with nothing saved in the sign in boxes.   Dirk Pepperd Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1038 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Monday, June 21, 2010 - 03:13 pm:    Jim, If you are only seeing those two you are not logged in to the new site. Have you completed a new registration there?   Jim D Member Username: Amdjmd Post Number: 26 Registered: 07-2008 Posted on Monday, June 21, 2010 - 03:06 pm:    When I log into the new website and go to the forums tab, I only see Cruise Information and Solo travelers. What am I doing wrong?   John D. Moderator Username: John_d Post Number: 4698 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 06:19 am:    Jack said, "If I get into this old version, I should be able to get into the new one....." Not correct Jack. They are two completely different sites and you need to register a new account on the new site (per Dirk's original announcement).   John D. Moderator Username: John_d Post Number: 4695 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 06:13 am:    I don't think you can change the userid after you have registered. You'll need to create a new account with the userid you want (you'll may need to delete the old one first).   Paul B. Senior Member Username: Paseodelasdamas Post Number: 1231 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 03:52 am:    I have already registered as Paseodelasdamas but I can't figure out how to change my user name now?   Jack Wanless Senior Member Username: Jack646 Post Number: 1959 Registered: 02-2007 Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 03:51 am:    I'm getting really irritated with the new site.... It will not accept my ID and password even tho I have gone thru the 'forgot my whatever' and resubmitted and gotten a temp p/w and then changed it again.... Tried to move my schedule posts to the new site again and got the same baloney as last nite..... If I get into this old version, I should be able to get into the new one.....   John D. Moderator Username: John_d Post Number: 4694 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2010 - 02:51 pm:    You should be able to chose Paul B as your username when you do the initial registration (unless already taken). Also, see the suggestions for changing to linear mode and removing the adverts from the right side (double chevrons) discussed in the "test of the thread order" in the new Off Topic Forum.   Paul B. Senior Member Username: Paseodelasdamas Post Number: 1230 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2010 - 02:02 pm:    How does one change their user name, I have been using Paul B. for many years and would like to continue using it? On the old flight schedule format if the flight was continuing on to another base everything was on one line, now it isn't, how to change it?   Dan B-McC Member Username: Bensonmd Post Number: 24 Registered: 04-2009 Posted on Friday, June 18, 2010 - 02:12 pm:    Dinotars, Got it. What I meant though was I was able to review flight schedules without logging in on the new system. On this (current/legacy/old) system you need to be logged in to view schedules. That's why I was concerned. Have a great weekend! Dan   Jim Hunt Intermediate Member Username: Jhunt66 Post Number: 127 Registered: 12-2009 Posted on Friday, June 18, 2010 - 12:35 am:    On new site, make sure you read Dirk's tip about changing settings to see newest post first. Default is oldest post, which makes it confusing.   Carole G Advanced Member Username: Greengal Post Number: 303 Registered: 01-2010 Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 09:07 pm:    Thanks John. i was able to post #2 without a problem.   John R Garrison Senior Member Username: Majorg Post Number: 2762 Registered: 02-2006 Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 08:30 pm:    Carole: Oops. John   John R Garrison Senior Member Username: Majorg Post Number: 2761 Registered: 02-2006 Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 08:30 pm:    Carol: Check out my Fairchild postings on the new platform. Also, see my response to your posting in the Off-Topics area there as well. Happy Travels, John   Carole G Advanced Member Username: Greengal Post Number: 300 Registered: 01-2010 Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 08:18 pm:    Dirk, As a flight poster do we start a new thread for each day we post the flight schedule? I didn't see any other way to do it. On our present board, we post in the same post daily for the whole month. Thanks. greengal (Carole G)   dinotars Senior Member Username: Dinotars Post Number: 6808 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 07:03 pm:    Dan-B-McC, It's probably still secure.The access for flight posting is limited to those who are designated posters only.All others may view, but not post.   Dan B-McC Member Username: Bensonmd Post Number: 23 Registered: 04-2009 Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 04:55 pm:    Dirk, Quick security note that the new site is not secured and I was able to view flight sched info without re-registering. Just thought you should know... Best regards, Dan   John R Garrison Senior Member Username: Majorg Post Number: 2756 Registered: 02-2006 Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 02:23 pm:    Dirk: Where do you want us to post concerning observations/suggestions for the new site? For example, I just posted Fairchild for a second day on the Flight Schedule Forum. I note that the thread leaves the original posting in position one and posts the second in position two. That's ok for two, but we will be posting up to 31 posts (one each day of the month) in the Flight Schedules area. Is there some way to make the default posting be latest posting at top of thread as it is on this, the original site? Thanks, John   Dirk Pepperd Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1026 Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 10:02 am:    Gail, Yes the archives will still be available. I will keep this one open and at some point make this site "archives only" and move any new archived info to the new site.   Gail Roman Member Username: Gailontherun Post Number: 37 Registered: 12-2008 Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 04:50 am:    What will happen to the archives? Will we still be able to access that wealth of information?