Forum Upgrade to vB 3.6.8

[thomas]

Dear members,

I have just upgraded the forum to the latest version of vB. This upgrade deals with a few software bugs and technical glitches. I have also updated the chat and re-enabled file sharing, especially for you, Frank!

Enjoy!

 

[Mars Man]

Sounds nice !! And I didn't mind the not being able to get on line during that short time at all !! Thanks Thomas !! MM

One question...if here is ok for that...I have noticed that when posting a 'Quick Reply' even after the time limit, it seems to not go to the post even after it has been entered. I had done so, and clicked the 'Post Quick Reply' button, and got an 'error' notice with no wording, and then waiting for a while, nothing happening, had clicked it again, and got an 'already posted' error.

Just now, having clicked the QR button and the same thing happening again, I opened Jref on a new window--keeping the old--and my post was there...just thought I'd mention it in case it means anything. MM (this is also QR, so let's see how it goes. )

 

[Glenn]

So I'm not the only person that's been happening to, then? Well, I sort of feel relieved by that.

 

[Mars Man]

HI EVERYBODY !! IT'S ME AGAIN !! well, I hear you Glenn !! That also makes me feel good to know that it's not only me, too. Thanks for your input there.
In that post of mine (above) you'll notice the original time of the first post of some one and a half lines or so, and then the time when the server (or is this some game that our friend J-Bot is up to, to get revenge on me?) attached my latter post onto that first one...a merger. This is kind of interesting--not I mind it, per se, but it could be bothersome. Is it something that only happens in this sub-fora? Does it only happen with QRs? I'm using 'Advance' now. Let's see how this goes.

ps...edit...advance has no problems, it seems !!

 

[Glenn]

I know edit doesn't have problems, because I've had to edit pretty much every post I've made to get rid of the repeated section, so I figured that advanced didn't have the problem either. Actually, I had had this problem with Safari before the update, but now I'm having it with Firefox too. I swear I'm only hitting "post" once, but it keeps coming up as double posts.

 

[Grandpa Frank]

Thank You Sooooo Much !!

Dear members,
I have just upgraded the forum to the latest version of vB. This upgrade deals with a few software bugs and technical glitches. I have also updated the chat and re-enabled file sharing, especially for you, Frank!
Enjoy!

Thanks for the extra effort Thomas, appreciate it.

Uncle Frank

 

[thomas]

MM, Glenn, Frank, I truly appreciate your feedback! I will further inquire into it. Ehrm, I have received that error as well.....



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UPDATE

I believe the problem is solved. Let me know if there are any glitches.

 

[Mars Man]

Thanks for getting back Thomas. I'll put in a QR after a 120 sec. wait--I just posted in the 'welcome' fora. Let's see. Here goes. MM

So....it seems ok !! YOU DID IT, THOMAS !!

(I'll try to catch you in CHAT tomorrow (Jpn time) morning Frank !!!! )

Something funny happened there though...but anyway...I'm happy. (and so is J-Bot I hope) Thanks again Thomas for all the hard work.

ps this is of course advanced.

 

[Elizabeth]

As far as I can see most of the new additions are great -- the only feature I've found any inconvenience with is "AutoMerge." Is there a period after which it will time itself out, like after the window available for editing has disappeared, and we can add new posts that will actually be counted as such and that other members will actually see ?

It feels now like we're sort of being denied the right to update an earlier post on the same thread, although I know a lot of people did abuse this with strings of one line posts on a very similar aspect of the topic which could also be slightly annoying.

This is a fairly minor issue, though, Thomas, so thanks again for all the work it takes to keep this place running smoothly (for the most part .

 

[thomas]

As far as I can see most of the new additions are great -- the only feature I've found any inconvenience with is "AutoMerge." Is there a period after which it will time itself out, like after the window available for editing has disappeared, and we can add new posts that will actually be counted as such and that other members will actually see ?

Thanks for your kind words, Elizabeth, MM, Glenn & Frank. :55:

I admit that the automerge is a bit bothersome. I have just limited the "automerge timespan" to five minutes and hope that's an acceptable period of time.

 

[Mars Man]

That sounds great with me Thomas san !! Wow...you stayed up late last night ! Hope you got enough sleep afterwards. THANK YOU !!

 

[Glenn]

Alright, let's give it a shot.

Right on, it worked! Thanks for all your trouble, thomas!

 

[thomas]

I have just upgraded the forum to its latest version, vB 3.6.4. Ideas, suggestions, complaints and glitch reports right here.

Thanks.

 

[thomas]

Dear Members,

we have just upgraded to vB's latest version 3.6.5. Please report any errors, glitches and complaints right here - as usual.

Thanks for your cooperation.

 

[Pachipro]

Thanks for your cooperation.

No, thank you for keeping this site well oiled so it runs as smmothly as it does. Thanks again!

 

[thomas]

vBulletin 3.6.7

Dear Members,

we have just upgraded to vB's latest version 3.6.7. More information here. Please report any errors, glitches and complaints right here.

Thanks for your patience and cooperation.

 

[made of stone]

The flags have disappeared...

 

[SushiShin]

yes all the flags are gone :?

 

[Grandpa Frank]

Also............

the male/female signs are gone.

Uncle Frank

☝

 

[thomas]

Thanks for the feedback! The missing graphics should be visible now.

 

[KirinMan]

Unwanted Fora from "New Posts"

Arrgh...I just noticed that when I hit the link for the "new posts" the sections that I had blocked out now are showing up increasing dramatically the number of threads I have to search through.

Then I went to check my options in my settings and the option to limit the locations for showing the "new posts" no longer exists.
Please bring it back

This link refers to what I am talking about, can anyone supply any information about this? Thank you.

Exclude fora from new posts

 

[made of stone]

The give-rep system seems a wee bit buggered too. How many between giving it to the same person? I'm sure it must have been at least ten (or more) before that last one I tried to pass out...

:?

 

[jeisan]

i like the new way it deals with trying to post when youre timed-out. it doesnt delete your post and just puts that little pop-up there.

 

[EmperorHirohito]

Have just noticed that when you move your cursor over the male/female symbols, it comes up with where that person is residing, not their gender.

Hope it gets fixed soon.

 

[KirinMan]

Have just noticed that when you move your cursor over the male/female symbols, it comes up with where that person is residing, not their gender.
Hope it gets fixed soon.

Same for their flag as well btw.

Oh and on getting things "fixed" wait in line please....(just joking):box: