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RE: Other Forum Issues - tomh009 - 01-02-2018
Justin, would it be easy to test these with another theme, to determine whether that's the problem?
RE: Other Forum Issues - jgsz - 01-03-2018
Too much spam today. I wonder if there's software that could be programmed to not accept posts if they contained certain words like 'Adidas' or 'Nike' and other key words that spammers use.
RE: Other Forum Issues - Chris - 01-03-2018
(01-03-2018, 08:33 AM)jgsz Wrote: Too much spam today. I wonder if there's software that could be programmed to not accept posts if they contained certain words like 'Adidas' or 'Nike' and other key words that spammers use.
You don't want "cheap Nike boots"? Sounds like a bargain. /s
RE: Other Forum Issues - Canard - 01-03-2018
Don't new accounts have to be manually approved?
RE: Other Forum Issues - Spokes - 01-05-2018
No they don't. That's far too time consuming. We've tried some methods for registration that have improved things.
Spam is an issue, yes. Although as a whole it seems to be better than it has been in the past.
RE: Other Forum Issues - Spokes - 01-05-2018
(01-02-2018, 11:34 AM)tomh009 Wrote: Justin, would it be easy to test these with another theme, to determine whether that's the problem?
I'll activate the default theme for a bit and see how that goes.
Be warned. It's not pretty hah.
RE: Other Forum Issues - Spokes - 01-05-2018
Seems to help the rate/report issues. That tells me its a javascript issue.
Moderation issues are still present I think
I think looking for a new theme is in order. That sucks. A TON of time and energy went into customizing this one. Two things I have neither of these days. Might need new graphics too. Damn. OK, done bitching.
I'm considering publicly stating that a goal of ours needs to be to fundraise next year to switch to xenforo. (not an official statement haha)
RE: Other Forum Issues - tomh009 - 01-05-2018
What's the cost for xenforo? (Apart from the effort required to migrate existing content ...)
RE: Other Forum Issues - Spokes - 01-05-2018
Xenforo is $140 plus the potential cost of a theme, but the time/headache is the real cost along with learning a new software.
I think I'm leaning towards finding a new mybb theme for now though. The more I think about it the more I wonder how many of our issues are theme related. Just annoying to lose three years worth of customization.
RE: Other Forum Issues - Drake - 01-05-2018
You've done a great job Spokes. Thanks for all your time, energy and love for this project.
RE: Other Forum Issues - Spokes - 01-06-2018
Thanks Drake.
Ok, so after some time using the default theme and playing around with some other themes, this current theme (and to a lesser extent the default theme) is the issue. There is some conflict with the javascript. I'm going to see if I can get a workable theme that looks good and functions well up and running within the next few days. The looks/colours/graphics might not mesh initially, but it will function.
This could be the solution we're looking for.
RE: Other Forum Issues - jgsz - 08-10-2018
We just moved from Oxford County to DTK. I used to post pictures with no problems. Now it doesn't work. The only way I can attach a photo is on my ipad and only if I take the picture with my ipad. Nothing else seems to work. We used Netflash and now we are with Bell. Can anyone offer any suggestions?
RE: Other Forum Issues - Spokes - 08-10-2018
Were you able to attach photos from your iPad before?
I'll be totally honest, I know nothing about Apple products. (Android all the way, but I digress)
RE: Other Forum Issues - tomh009 - 08-10-2018
jgsz, is this specifically on the iPad? If yes, are you using Safari or Chrome?
P.S. Congratulations and welcome to DTK!
RE: Other Forum Issues - jgsz - 08-10-2018
(08-10-2018, 01:11 PM)tomh009 Wrote: jgsz, is this specifically on the iPad? If yes, are you using Safari or Chrome?
P.S. Congratulations and welcome to DTK!
I use a desktop, laptop and an iPad. I use Chrome on all three. I can’t post pictures on any of them except on the iPad and only if I take a new pic. Not good.
Exciting things are happening in DTK and we want to be part of it. We lived in Kitchener and never lost touch. Both of us continued to work in Kitchener and Waterloo while we lived in Oxford County. But it’s great to be living here again. The big ‘small city’ is morphing into a small ‘big city.