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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Mar 25 2009 13:36:19
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Hi All,
Sorry the site looked a bit funky today. Should be back to normal soon. will explain more later.
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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Mar 25 2009 14:43:54
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Functionality being added back as we speak...
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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Mar 25 2009 15:36:42
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Don't adjust your set. We're still the same forum. I am still adding things back, but:
What do you think of the forums layout?
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bitten123
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Mar 25 2009 16:22:36
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Okay, so I freaked out when I couldn''t log in. I am officially addicted
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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Mar 25 2009 16:56:10
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Bitten, can you tell me how long you were unable to login? And when you were able to again?
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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Mar 25 2009 16:58:19
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And just so everyone knows: the site did not go down because I wanted to redecorate. :-p
I had to make some changes to the software for security reasons. This necessitates upgrading the template, so I just chose a different one to start with this time.
I am adding back functionality and ads and other things you are used to, one by one, making sure it all works.
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brooklyngirl
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Mar 25 2009 17:19:16
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I don't know if it's just me, but no where can I find any way to PM anyone. And when I sign on it used to say how many PMs I had, now it doesn't even do that. hmm...
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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Mar 25 2009 17:26:01
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No, you can't PM anyone right now. There was an important reason the software needed to be updated.
I am still restoring functionality, so please bear with me.
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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Mar 25 2009 17:42:49
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PM functionality is back
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bitten123
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Mar 25 2009 19:26:39
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Nobugs, it was around 10:15 am thru about 12:00 CST or so I think. What it would do is every time I tried to login, it would refresh the page and not log me in. I thought at first it was my password was wrong, so I reset my password but it still wouldn't log me in.
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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Mar 25 2009 20:55:48
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If anyone can't login (and hopefully is still reading this), you need to expunge your cookies in your browser security or privacy settings.
The latest status is that PMs are working. The link to get your messages is on the main page at top right, under "Hello, <your name here>" and the login link.
"Quote" in posts is not yet working, even though you see the link. I am trying to fix it.
I apologize for the inconvenience. A few more weird things may happen if I am testing or deactivating something temporarily, but just try again in a moment or so and it should pass.
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BugBoy911
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Mar 25 2009 23:06:04
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All the posts that are about a paragraph get cut off... including past posts from a few days ago...
The writing is very tiny... yet its still a great site!
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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Wed Mar 25 2009 23:38:01
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Hi Bugboy,
Could you please be more specific about what you're looking at? Maybe send me a specific link to a specific post?
I am not seeing cut off paragraphs or tiny writing. I need to know where to look. Could be a browser issue I suppose.
Thanks!
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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Mar 26 2009 1:53:35
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Just a reminder: if anyone is having trouble like BugBoy911 describes, PLEASE send more information about what you're seeing, exactly where you're seeing it. Also please tell me your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 3, etc.). All web browsers do not deal with all websites the same way. I can't necessarily see what you see.
I really do want to make sure everything is working fine!
One note: you may have trouble logging in with your normal username and password-- if you have not done so since the appearance of the site changed. Try clearing the cookies in your web browser (Preferences -->Privacy or Security in most browsers). This should fix the problem and let you login.
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losingit
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Mar 26 2009 9:07:09
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Hi Nobugs, I've noticed the 'cut-off text' as well, seems to be on all the pages (including this one). Any paragraph or text longer than 4 or 5 lines just gets cut off.
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losingit
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Mar 26 2009 9:12:11
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me again - here's one page http://bedbugger.com/forum/topic/please-help-want-to-kill-zombie-bugs. the first entry (the only one) just ends after 3 lines?
I use Explorer by the way, forgot to mention that in my last post. AND it's not all posts either, even on this site update page, Bitten's message is fine but one of yours (about the PM) is cut short even though Bittens is longer?
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spideyjg
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Mar 26 2009 11:27:21
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Save some grief if using Firefox, maybe the same can be done in IE but I seldom if ever use it.
Go to tools, options, privacy, cookies, and show cookies. Just delete the folder of bedbugger cookies and I was able to log in without wiping all.
Jim
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losingit
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Mar 26 2009 13:09:46
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problem is, everyones advice to fix problem is getting 'cut off'.
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spideyjg
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Mar 26 2009 13:35:20
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Running Firefox I see the whole post. No cutoffs here.
Jim
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losingit
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Mar 26 2009 14:58:47
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Ah HA! Yes, just downloaded firefox and it works beautifully.
Thx Jim!
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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Mar 26 2009 16:16:39
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Thanks, losing it. Which version of IE? I want to fix it since everyone can't use Firefox.
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oldtimer
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Mar 26 2009 16:17:27
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Hi,
Just a quick comment to say great work so far.
Very pleased to see the search feature at the top. Can I request it is coloured the same as the stickies to draw the eye up there (OK I can wait for it).
Love the new interface on the PM's, I have to say that because of the way my eyes focus I cant read massive blocks of text that well and still follow the gist. Being able to structure a PM and read what others write with the same formatting will make reply without asking people to email me at work a lot easier.
I give this skin a big two thumbs up.
David Cain
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losingit
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Mar 26 2009 16:21:02
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nobugs: I think it's IE version 6.0.
The whole site looks great by the way, very 'clean' and open looking!
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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Mar 26 2009 16:39:30
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Thanks, losingit. Having the information makes solving the problem possible.
Maybe someone (anyone) can comment on whether PMs and forum posts are being cut off in Internet Explorer 7?
Firefox does seem to be fine, but some people are logging on from jobs or schools where IE is the only allowed browser. It would help to know if IE 7 is ok.
Thanks!
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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Mar 26 2009 16:40:06
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Thanks David and Losingit, for your compliments. If we can get this skin working for everyone, it will stay.
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Anonymous
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Mar 26 2009 22:17:03
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Very nice, Nobugs! Very nice, indeed. I really like the navigation at the top with the faqs smack in the middle. Just wanted to drop a note and say thanks for your hard work.
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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Thu Mar 26 2009 23:52:45
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Thanks, hopelessnomo!
And welcome back!!! We missed you around here.
Have wanted that navigation system for a while.
Themes for this software with adaptable nav. menus are few and far between. I hope we can make this one work for everyone soon.
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aballen
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Posted 4 years ago
Fri Mar 27 2009 22:15:31
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Using IE 6 - should I just upgrade? I need my BB fix.
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your host
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Posted 4 years ago
Sat Mar 28 2009 2:23:34
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Honestly, until i can fix it, your best option is Firefox. If you are free to install it, why not?
I cannot speak to IE7, maybe someone else can confirm it's fine. But the latest Firefox DEFINITELY works, and it's a great free option for most people.
(Exceptions: you are at work and your IT won't allow it because they are control freaks and think IE is good.)
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