Things you hate about the new board.

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Just as it says..

This way, as we go forward, we know what to change

[Skarbro]

Don't like the new post layout with the avatars at the top instead of the side.

[majic]

that the read threads remain unread after one reads them.. :(

[Skarbro]

that the read threads remain unread after one reads them.. :(

Definate +1 on that one! It's quite confusing to follow at first.

[JPAV8S4U]

A little tough to follow, but Im ay to happy that we are up again! I think esthetically we could go places with some colour and such. But other than that, I think we are doing well!

[cyberscorpi0]

Smilies?

[3GFX]

- Large VBulletin symbol instead of our logo or picture >> HAS BEEN FIXED :-)

- Avatars on top instead of beside >> HAS BEEN FIXED :-)

- Smilies? >> I'm guessing the'll come soon enough.

Awesome work guys!!!

[Kevin@nextmod]

I don't know if its just me, but the frontpage looks really busy and somewhat confising.

[wtom]

I don't know if its just me, but the frontpage looks really busy and somewhat confusing.

+1 ... too busy. Potential new members will be discouraged to even bother with our forums after opening the page and being bombarded with so much text.

[sbmonkey]

+1 avatar on top.

Also, sometimes get confused on when post ends and sig. begins. This is especially true when sigs have lots of text.

[Cardinal Fang]

Is there any way of resizing the allowable animated avatars? My "ontz" cat requires 85KB to work. Is there a program that can resize it?

[RedRaptor]

I agree with Pearly and Wtom. Front page is too busy. I prefer the "soft" impression that the original site and the TM3 Den gave off.

I also suggest a size limit on signatures. I find myself looking at 70% huge sigs and 30% of post content in each thread.

Good to be "officially" back up tho.

[Jeff-TheBiz]

Any one opposed to the new layout, with the Avatars at the side?

[majic]

Any one opposed to the new layout, with the Avatars at the side?

BOOYAAAKKAASHAA

teh sexhay!

[Jeff-TheBiz]

As far as the front page being busy....

Any suggestions??

Maybe we get rid of the descriptions?

[mEtH]

YAHHHH!!!! You just saved my eyes from all this crud...SWEET!
Nice work whoever switched it

Back on topic...
I hate those mazda signs with the white bkgds. Who do I send the new graphic too if I take out the white bkgd?

[Broli]

send to jeff

[Skarbro]

Any one opposed to the new layout, with the Avatars at the side?

THANK YOU!

[Cardinal Fang]

Love the new look Jeff.

[mEtH]

Hey Jeff do you have msn? I want to talk to you about changing some things look wise. Got some questions and suggestions.

[MajesticBlueNTO]

You have been banned for the following reason:
No reason was specified.

Date the ban will be lifted: Never

why do i get that when i try to post or edit my profile?

[MajesticBlueNTO]

oddly enough, the Quick Reply bypasses that ban message

[Jeff-TheBiz]

You have been banned for the following reason:
No reason was specified.

Date the ban will be lifted: Never

why do i get that when i try to post or edit my profile?

Actually I fixed it already.

Welcome Neil

[justin]

Edit: Thanks Jeff.

[majic]

ahahah h@x0R

btw.. i hate the fact that i can't yellow card broli.. fark! :P

[Cardinal Fang]

Technically speaking you can take away his admin rights.

[MajesticBlueNTO]

Actually I fixed it already.

Welcome Neil

thanks guys...great job on the new forum!

can't really say i hate anything (other than getting banned :) ) as it is an accomplishment in:

1) getting the old data and merging it with the Den's data

and

2) finally getting a committee together that represents the best interests of both the forum and the club.

[Jeff-TheBiz]

ahahah h@x0R

btw.. i hate the fact that i can't yellow card broli.. fark! :P

I am working on that.. :)

[justin]

majic, you can now!!! muahahahahaha

[Broli]

hey, no need to yellow card me
my admin right disapear twice a day anyways

lol

[Skarbro]

I can't seem to link pictures from MSN on this new board. Never had that problem before:

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=15447

Also, I've uploaded a signature picture... now what? It doesn't appear in my signature, but it shows up in the UserCP.

[b]

I don't like that it says I have 77 private messages. When I click on it... I can't get into see any of them. So I clicked on empty... and it says there is nothing to empty???

[MajesticBlueNTO]

I don't like that it says I have 77 private messages. When I click on it... I can't get into see any of them. So I clicked on empty... and it says there is nothing to empty???

+60

[wtom]

I can't seem to link pictures from MSN on this new board. Never had that problem before:

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=15447



The couple of days prior to the TM3den being locked down, I couldn't see any of your MSN.com pics. Possibly MSN is now preventing third-party linking?



I don't like that it says I have 77 private messages. When I click on it... I can't get into see any of them. So I clicked on empty... and it says there is nothing to empty???

It's a conflict due to copying from the old database, bringing over all the "deleted" PM's as well. Fully explained -> http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=15594

[MAZDA Kitten]

i wish it was pink

[majic]

i wish it was pink

i'm working on it koteczku! ;)

[Skarbro]

The couple of days prior to the TM3den being locked down, I couldn't see any of your MSN.com pics. Possibly MSN is now preventing third-party linking?


I think you might be right. I just tried linking on another site and its doing the same thing. Looks like I'll have to start using something else to store photos.

EDIT:

I just tried it on a third site and it does work. Weird. Clearly I have to look into this closer.

[majic]

hmm.. so i wanted to reply to this post (http://torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=15608#18)

and i clicked the http://torontomazda3.ca/forum/images/buttons/quote.gif button and this is what i got..


tweens n teens
guess anythin electronic is a good bet
mp3 players n cell phones that do everything but wipe ur ass is probly ahead of the pack

for the uhhh more 'advanced' in age


x2

it didn't quote wtom's response... hrmmm

[3GFX]

Did anyone notice the posts are not dated in the thread?

[majic]

Did anyone notice the posts are not dated in the thread?

ya they are.. look right ABOVE the username that posted..

Today 11:16 AM
3GFX

[majic]

so i was gonna bitch about not being able to see the FIRST unread post when clicking on a 'new' post but ALAS I FOUND IT!!!!!

this little bugger http://torontomazda3.ca/forum/images/buttons/firstnew.gif click it - no not here ya mofo ;) but where you display all of those new posts and voila.. it works :D

[3GFX]

ya they are.. look right ABOVE the username that posted..

Today 11:16 AM
3GFX


I see it now....ok all set :-D

[Timmy]

I miss the "show unread posts since last visit" page.

The new posts link is similar, but not quite as convenient for lazy people like me.

[majic]

I can't seem to link pictures from MSN on this new board. Never had that problem before:

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=15447

Also, I've uploaded a signature picture... now what? It doesn't appear in my signature, but it shows up in the UserCP.

RTFM!!!!!!!! (http://torontomazda3.ca/forum/misc.php?do=bbcode#sigpic) :D

[Skarbro]

RTFM!!!!!!!! (http://torontomazda3.ca/forum/misc.php?do=bbcode#sigpic) :D

?

That doesn't help me. It just a list of all the vB code tags and how to use them.

[majic]

?

That doesn't help me. It just a list of all the vB code tags and how to use them.

lol.. read the last one closely... ;)

[mit-gee-mui]

Don't like how you can't do 3 letter searches such as "mz3", but that's being corrected as I type.

[wtom]

Is the code for the splash screen done yet??? www.torontomazda3.ca ... be like TOProtege and let it display for like five seconds as well as being clickable, and go directly into www.torontomazda3.ca/forum

No need for all that tackiness (specs, gallery, events, member of the month, etc.). Just go straight to forums!

[MAZDA Kitten]

I miss the "show unread posts since last visit" page.

The new posts link is similar, but not quite as convenient for lazy people like me.

+1

[MAZDA Kitten]

I had 4 mazda logos under my name and was "SENIOR MEMBER"
Now I only have 3 and I am just a "MEMBER" (LOL)

[MazdaTree]

I had 4 mazda logos under my name and was "SENIOR MEMBER"
Now I only have 3 and I am just a "MEMBER" (LOL)

Yeah happened to me too... We've been downgraded :(

[majic]

Yeah happened to me too... We've been downgraded :(

DEAL WITH IT BITCHES!! ;D

[majic]

this really blows..




if you log out, your cookies get eaten (removed) and when you try logging back in, you do not see any 'new' posts.. what a ****ing pissoff.. :(

looking into it.. but i didnt see anything before..

[wtom]

Hmm, that might explain my "read" indicators (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=137013&postcount=39) issue btwn yesterday and today. I logged on here simultaneously from a second PC. Maybe that caused the cookies to go whacko.

[MazdaTree]

this really blows..




if you log out, your cookies get eaten (removed) and when you try logging back in, you do not see any 'new' posts.. what a ****ing pissoff.. :(

looking into it.. but i didnt see anything before..


DEAL WITH IT BITCHES!! ;D
:P PS
Double Posting is for noobs!

[Broli]

haha

nice burn andrew . . .

i think majic will be hunting for you now!

lol

[Pimpin_29y]

I agree with Pearly and Wtom. Front page is too busy. I prefer the "soft" impression that the original site and the TM3 Den gave off.

I also suggest a size limit on signatures. I find myself looking at 70% huge sigs and 30% of post content in each thread.

Good to be "officially" back up tho.

+1 I think everyone summed up my thoughts....good to be back up!

[Jeff-TheBiz]

As soon as things are running smoothly, the Mods will be policing the signatures..

For the record, size limit will be 600 X 150 (this may be changed soon) OR up to 6 lines of text..

Please note the "OR"!!!

[Cardinal Fang]

Farking mods!

:D

P.S. Farking smilies!

[S.F.W.]

not sure if this has been posted before..but. When I loging and select remember me, the site never does. As soon as I close the browser window and come back, I have to re-login. PITA...

[Jeff-TheBiz]

not sure if this has been posted before..but. When I loging and select remember me, the site never does. As soon as I close the browser window and come back, I have to re-login. PITA...

The system is designed to kick out admins quicker... security thing..

Want me to disable it?

[Jeff-TheBiz]

J-Crew (Jew Crew)

2004 Mazda3 GT/GFX,Indigo Blue,Leather,MP3 CD Player,Extended Warranty
Bronze/Gold Powdercoated Rim\\\'s
Yokohama ES100 summer tires
JL Audio car. VR 650CSi Front, VR 650CXi rear, 10W3V2 sub, 300/4 Amp, 250/1 amp
light up door sills
Xtec 5000K HID\\\'s
Eibach Prokit
Painted Engine cover
Winter Tires - Kw17\\\'S

coming soon - lots more..


Speaking of 6 lines of text.... hmph

[b]

not sure if this has been posted before..but. When I loging and select remember me, the site never does. As soon as I close the browser window and come back, I have to re-login. PITA...

+ 1

And... when I repy to messages everytime I get (and have to login again):

You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

You are not logged in. Fill in the form at the bottom of this page and try again. <LI class=smallfont>You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

[wtom]

blackman, that doesn't happen with any other forums using vbulletin software?

[S.F.W.]

The system is designed to kick out admins quicker... security thing..

Want me to disable it?

yes please.

[S.F.W.]

Speaking of 6 lines of text.... hmph
point taken, and corrected

[PlatMS6]

I CAAAAAAAAAAAN't get Signature PIC to work

either by web or by file

both times below the pixel size and <11kb

What gives?

[bubba1983]

6 lines, ...doh

[Broli]

just take out the spaces!

[Jeff-TheBiz]

just take out the spaces!

And the picture..

[Jeff-TheBiz]

I CAAAAAAAAAAAN't get Signature PIC to work

either by web or by file

both times below the pixel size and <11kb

What gives?

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/image.php?u=1922&type=sigpic&dateline=1165894123

Seems to be there..

Make sure when you post, that you don't have it clicked to off in your post under miscellaneous options.

[b]

blackman, that doesn't happen with any other forums using vbulletin software?

Dunno. I only use tm3.ca and mf3.com so if they are using the same software... no it doesn't happen there.

[wtom]

m3f uses a different software :) SMF to be exact (which was the software used at the den) :)

[bubba1983]

And the picture..
..happy?

[wtom]

I thought it was suppose to be six lines of text max? :P

[SonicBoy]

What's up with the system time here? At first, I thought everyone was posting around midnight or early in the morning around 1 AM. I just noticed now at 10:21 AM that is says my last posts were at 3:00 AM the previous day when in fact it was really around 8:00 PM yesterday.

Are we on warp time in here or just a different time zone or something?

Being IT Techy, did we apply that patch released yesterday to fix Daylight saving?

[wtom]

You've set your time zone to -5 Eastern Canada here on the forums?

As for something I don't like here ... even when someone votes in a poll, the whole thread becomes "new" / "unread" :-S

[Jeff-TheBiz]

I thought it was suppose to be six lines of text max? :P

Uh, Yeah....

[Jeff-TheBiz]

You've set your time zone to -5 Eastern Canada here on the forums?

As for something I don't like here ... even when someone votes in a poll, the whole thread becomes "new" / "unread" :-S

Think it is fixed now.

[SonicBoy]

Think it is fixed now.


Yes it is fixed now. Thanks

[Skarbro]

I hate that I can't edit the subject title of a thread that I've started. Now the subject of my thread in the Member's Rides section permanently says: "Skarbro's pics (new pics added Dec 2, 2006) (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=15447)".

Or maybe there is a way to edit it that I'm not seeing?

[majic]

I hate that I can't edit the subject title of a thread that I've started. Now the subject of my thread in the Member's Rides section permanently says: "Skarbro's pics (new pics added Dec 2, 2006) (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=15447)".

Or maybe there is a way to edit it that I'm not seeing?

in the subforum, double click next to the thread title and it'll change the title from text to a textbox and you can rename it.. well at least i can :D

[Skarbro]

I'm guessing that is a moderator/admin-only function because I don't see it.

[majic]

double click the white area between 'board' and the pushpin and it should work..

[Skarbro]

Nope! Doesn't work.

[firstmazda]

how come I keep getting logged out??
I go forward/back pages and all of a sudden I'm logged out.

also, does this time you out after a while of inactivity?

[wtom]

firstmazda, what browser are you using?

Skarbs, double-click in the white space. This works in IE as well as FireFox, on threads that the user has started themselves. I just tested it with a "regular user" account I have.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/wtom/threadrename.jpg
Double-click in the area btwn thread title and far-right of white space, highlighted in green (will only work on threads that you created originally).

[Skarbro]

I'm using IE at work here and it doesn't work. I remoted to my home computer and tried it in Firefox and it doesn't work. I double click and nothing happens. I'm logged in when I'm trying to double click. It simply doesn't work.

[majic]

I'm using IE at work here and it doesn't work. I remoted to my home computer and tried it in Firefox and it doesn't work. I double click and nothing happens. I'm logged in when I'm trying to double click. It simply doesn't work.

must be error: ID-10T

;)

[wtom]

Wow, oddness. Maybe because there are replies in the thread and that's why it won't rename. I'll have to test that. Sorry bout that Skarbs. I'll rename the thread for you if it's not done already by another mod/admin.

[Skarbro]

Wow, oddness. Maybe because there are replies in the thread and that's why it won't rename. I'll have to test that. Sorry bout that Skarbs. I'll rename the thread for you if it's not done already by another mod/admin.

Hold on a minute.

I just tried it out in the test forum and... it works there!

But it doesn't work with other threads I started previously.

Weird.

[firstmazda]

firstmazda, what browser are you using?

I'm using IE at work, and FoshizzleFox at home

[wtom]

Skarbs, that's where I "tested" the double-click thread-rename too. It might be the post having replies thus you couldn't rename. I've yet to test.

firstmazda, maybe your privacy settings are too high? My IE Privacy setting is at "Medium"

[majic]

I'm using IE at work, and FoshizzleFox at home

lol.. i'm gonna start running out of space in my sig for best quotes :)

[wtom]

Just tested the double-click thread title rename on a thread i started in Member's Rides forums, put in one reply with a different account, and tried to rename using original account. It worked. I'm stumped.

[S.F.W.]

how come I keep getting logged out??
I go forward/back pages and all of a sudden I'm logged out.

also, does this time you out after a while of inactivity?

This is still happening to me too, but only at work for some reason. using firefox 2.0 at home and work..

[wtom]

One gripe I have is the unread indicators on the forums not changing after I've read the new posts within if I hit back and refresh, or if i click on the (ie.) General Section link or main index page.

The only way the indicators will flip to unread is if I click on each preceding section link, going backwards back to the index.

ie. Won't flip to unread;

TorontoMazda3 > Toronto Mazda3 Club Events Section > Mini-Meets > AA Thursdays > Fresh Obsessed thread

If that is the last/only new posting thread and I click on "Events Section" listing, the "Mini Meets" forum will still show as unread despite all threads within having been read.

WORKS;

TorontoMazda3 > Toronto Mazda3 Club Events Section > Mini-Meets > AA Thursdays > Fresh Obsessed thread

If I click on AA Thursdays, then Mini-Meets (AA Thursdays will show up as "read"), then Events Section (Mini Meets will show up as "read" too).

[Wild Weasel]

I had that same complaint. I mentioned it to Scarbro and he said he only uses the "New Posts" link at the top of the forums. I didn't even know that was there.

Now I do the same. Try it.

Of course, if the bloody icons updated properly, it wouldn't be an issue...

[majic]

I had that same complaint. I mentioned it to Scarbro and he said he only uses the "New Posts" link at the top of the forums. I didn't even know that was there.

easiest way to surf :)

[wtom]

I've used it. Going back to index, none of the indicators get updated for me either :S

[b]

This is still happening to me too, but only at work for some reason. using firefox 2.0 at home and work..

This still happens for me to. IE 7 & Firefox.

[S.F.W.]

I changed my settings in firefox, to manually allow tm3 to allow cookies, seems to have solved the problem...

[TheProfessor]

Alright, why is the forum always down? It's really frustrating!

[S.F.W.]

we're trying to solve that problem, trying to find a new reliable host, but it's a challenge.

[EvilEric]

It keeps on saying Database problem Is that host or the actual board software?

[royroy]

i havent read thru the post from previous.. but the time on the board is definitly off..

[Hazy]

Only problem I have is also the database error. It usually happens in the morning only.

[S.F.W.]

yeah, that's a problem with our host. We are investigating other hosts, rest assured it frustrates them committee as well.

[bubba1983]

agreed, this goes down more than a bad hooker!!!

[Skarbro]

It goes down every morning around 8am like clockwork.

[sp3GT]

I didn't read through the previous posts but I'm sure you guys are experiencing this problem too. Browsing through the forum is ridiculously slow and it's 10 am rite now.
I also get disconnected and not be able to load a page from time to time.

[Cardinal Fang]

agreed, this goes down more than a bad hooker!!!

I on the other hand hate that we don't have more posts like this one above.

[TheProfessor]

This doesn't really belong here but I'll post it anyways: does this forum software have the ability to include 'location' under the members avatars? If so, I think we should enable that. I understand that we are the 'Toronto Mazda3 Club', however it would be nice to narrow it down even further to area's of toronto or cities just outside like Oakville, Richmond Hill, etc.

[bubba1983]

haah

OR kitchener! pfft, hater!!

[3GFX]

...to area's of toronto or cities just outside ...

a 90KM radius.

GO KITCHENER WOOOT!!

[midnightfxgt]

Hey Guys,

I didnt read through all of this but have some suggestions

1. Fix the time! Its set to GMT. I am not sure if this happens to new users, or just users from the old board.

2. Change the default editor from BASIC to the advanced. Its much nicer.

3. If you need a reliable host, I have had very good luck with mine :)

I have the SQL commands (assuming you can run them with whomever your host is), and my host is www.bluehost.com

-John

[S.F.W.]

hmm, checked the time on the admin settings, it's set to GMT -5
If I knew how to change the editor, I would..John need your assistance on this item...
Thanks for the tip on the host - how long have you been using them? I saw a write up on them winning a few awards, and they were one of the hosts I was considering..

[midnightfxgt]

Ami,

Not a problem! I know what is happening I think....

Since your boards default settings are -5:00, it all looks fine. HOWEVER, in the database, the old (imported) users are set to the default GMT. So you can let everyone switch it, or you can force it upon all members. Forcing makes more sense. Sure a few users will have it wrong, but I would say 95%+ are in the -5:00 timezone. To force it you must run this SQL command against the Database (I use PHPMyAdmin through the cPanel with my host):
UPDATE user SET timezoneoffset='-5';

To make everyone's default the advanced (WYSIWYG) editor:
UPDATE user SET showvbcode=2


As for my host... I have had a couple of experiences of it going down. It does NOT happen very much at all. I can count on one hand throughout a year or more. They have also made some HUGE improvements network wise. I find out through e-mails... they are very open about causes of outages, and remedial actions etc. I can;t say anything but great things. I have been with them 2 years in June. I host the club, and my Underground Highway account there... as well as a personal site. :)

Hope that helps. I am by no means an expert, but I did just cut over my forums to, and know the import isn't 100% as easy as it looks :)

-John

[S.F.W.]

thanks John! I'm going to look into this in the morning, my lack of sleep the last couple days, I'll likely do something bad...

[majic]

To make everyone's default the advanced (WYSIWYG) editor:
UPDATE user SET showvbcode=2



thx for the tips .. but i think everyone is used to the regular editor and i for one prefer the old school style vs WYSIWYG one..

[midnightfxgt]

The old school one is fine for sure. I find that a lot of people like easy ways to change font colour, and have a toolbar for things. Just a suggestion :)

-John

[TheProfessor]

I think I'd prefer a WYSIWYG type of editor.

[Cardinal Fang]

You bunch of farking gheeks!

:-)

[majic]

I think I'd prefer a WYSIWYG type of editor.

you can always change it in your CP or when you post.. click on the

AA

on the right of your post editor..

[Flagrum_3]

You bunch of farking gheeks!

:-)


HaHa ... I thought that needed repeating!


_3


.

[wtom]

GRTW

EDIT; stupid forum automatically changes the case to lower case

[mit-gee-mui]

Is it just me or are all your private messages from Friday night missing from your inbox?

[S.F.W.]

they shouldn't be, because when we moved I used a backup from Saturday...

[mit-gee-mui]

Hmph. Cause unless I was DREAMING about talking to Broli Friday night, there should be a record of it in my inbox. And there isn't.


Edit: On the upside, the ones from Thursday are there. =P


Edit2: Maybe this has to do with how I am one of the unlucky few who never got their old PM's back when we switched to the den and then here.

[el squid]

the pic of the cars lined up on the main page, going through a stop sign...

[3GFX]

the pic of the cars lined up on the main page, going through a stop sign...

lol, I'm sure they stopped. TM3 is known for some of the cleanest and slowest cruises.

[Broli]

the pic of the cars lined up on the main page, going through a stop sign...

haha

yes we stopped, each and every one of us!

[bubba1983]

...i didn't...*giggles*

[3GFX]

lmao, I'm looking back at the picture for a railroad track.

[MrJWU]

Note sure if this was said yet.. I didn't want to read all 4 pages of posts.

The Mazda logo's that used to go under your username dont' show up anymore. Can we either remove them or fix it? I'm assuming they were put there to indicate milestones reached in posts?

[3GFX]

We're working on it.