Why did the Forum change!?!?!
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Why did the Forum change!?!?!
All,
It was reported recently that the Forum is running a version that is vulnerable to hackers. I had to update to the latest version in order to secure it. Unfortunately I have lost all the customizations I have made over the years. One thing I can see is that the font appears too small. Forgive me as it will take me a while to address all the little issue. Please do offer your insight as to what you want to see changed. I doubt I can get it back to how it looked as of yesterday but I can work on improving the look with feedback.
Brian
It was reported recently that the Forum is running a version that is vulnerable to hackers. I had to update to the latest version in order to secure it. Unfortunately I have lost all the customizations I have made over the years. One thing I can see is that the font appears too small. Forgive me as it will take me a while to address all the little issue. Please do offer your insight as to what you want to see changed. I doubt I can get it back to how it looked as of yesterday but I can work on improving the look with feedback.
Brian
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Re: Why did the Forum change!?!?!
Hey Brian,
I kicked down some funds to help pay for anything you might need to change over. Hopefully others see this thread and pitch in. Let me know if I can help. I'm an IT, web, ERP guy.
Jose
I kicked down some funds to help pay for anything you might need to change over. Hopefully others see this thread and pitch in. Let me know if I can help. I'm an IT, web, ERP guy.
Jose
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Re: Why did the Forum change!?!?!
Noticed that the icons for edit, delete, etc. that normally appear on the upper right the post; have all become blank squares for me. I can hover over them and see what they do if I look in the status in the lower left. But it's definitely missing the icons.
Also, the nice BigCoupe banner art at the top left is now replaced by phpBB.
I liked the previous banner art better.
As for the size, I just zoom in a bit on my browser and all is well.
Also, the nice BigCoupe banner art at the top left is now replaced by phpBB.
I liked the previous banner art better.
As for the size, I just zoom in a bit on my browser and all is well.
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Re: Why did the Forum change!?!?!
Hi Brian,
It was a little disorientating when I logged on, but I prefer the typeface. I've sent you some $$$$s to help towards the cost of the changeover.
Paul.
It was a little disorientating when I logged on, but I prefer the typeface. I've sent you some $$$$s to help towards the cost of the changeover.
Paul.
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Jose and Pod,
Thank you VERY much for helping out with costs! I truly appreciate it!
Thank you VERY much for helping out with costs! I truly appreciate it!
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Re: Why did the Forum change!?!?!
Well it looks asolutely bizarre on my laptop with menus popping up randomly all over the place and a messed up screen. If I click to close one menu then another one pops up and if I close a menu with a click it pops back up again when I click to start typing so my text is hidden behind it. Most odd.
Re: Why did the Forum change!?!?!
I see something similar on my Surface Pro, but not on my Server 2016 workstation, which makes it look like a local issue. Try using a different browser.
Jose
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Saw that screen too! Clear cache, close browser and start again. It cleared it up for me.
Still missing the icons in the upper right though...
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Re: Why did the Forum change!?!?!
Guys,
Let me know if things are a bit better now
Brian
Let me know if things are a bit better now
Brian
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It was a cache issue so I followed Song's advice and cleared the cache did a restart and all is good now. Thanks Song
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Yep, also worked for me. A vote for Song.
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Re: Why did the Forum change!?!?!
looks like email isn't working.. Working on it
Brian
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Email Fixed
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1985 Polaris M635
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1980 633csi
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Great work Brian!
http://www.Drive4Corners.com
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Re: Why did the Forum change!?!?!
Brian,Paul Humpage wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:27 pm Well it looks asolutely bizarre on my laptop with menus popping up randomly all over the place and a messed up screen. If I click to close one menu then another one pops up and if I close a menu with a click it pops back up again when I click to start typing so my text is hidden behind it. Most odd.
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Mine is identical to Pauls, it has not changed.
Best,
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Yes, clearing the cache fixed both my desktop and phone.
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Re: Why did the Forum change!?!?!
And how is this done?Paul Humpage wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:38 pmHave you cleared your cache? It did the trick with me.
Jay
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I don't know what operating system you are using. If you type into Google 'how to clear cache on (enter your OS)" then the answer should come up straight away. It's a very simple procedure in that you click on whatever button you are told to, close and come back to or refresh the site and it should have cleared up.
The cache stores basic forum stuff such as layout so it doesn't have to load every single time. Problems arise when the forum software has been changed but the cache is still loading the old stuff underneath the new stuff.
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Hi Paul,Paul Humpage wrote: ↑Wed Aug 23, 2017 1:51 amI don't know what operating system you are using. If you type into Google 'how to clear cache on (enter your OS)" then the answer should come up straight away. It's a very simple procedure in that you click on whatever button you are told to, close and come back to or refresh the site and it should have cleared up.JCS wrote: ↑Wed Aug 23, 2017 1:24 amAnd how is this done?Paul Humpage wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:38 pm
Have you cleared your cache? It did the trick with me.
The cache stores basic forum stuff such as layout so it doesn't have to load every single time. Problems arise when the forum software has been changed but the cache is still loading the old stuff underneath the new stuff.
Thanks for the explanation. On Microsoft and Google here in the USA, it is called delete browsing history and cookies or temporary files.
I tried it and no change, BC is still fucked up.
Jay
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Hmm, that's a pain.
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Try "ctrl" "F5"
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Ron,
OKAY, IT WORKED!!! Control F5, yes.
Thank You!
Best,
Jay
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Re: Why did the Forum change!?!?!
For the Mac users out there, Press the "Cmd" key and then click the reload page icon in Safari. That'll do it as well.
Also, I noticed that the icons in the upper right have returned! Yay! We are almost back to normal...
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Song Huang
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Re: Why did the Forum change!?!?!
Thanks for helping each other out guys while I chase other issues
Brian F
Bimmerless :0(
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1990 525i
1984 Graphite M635
1985 Polaris M635
1987 L6
1980 633csi
Bimmerless :0(
------ Former Stable -----
E31 840ci
1990 525i
1984 Graphite M635
1985 Polaris M635
1987 L6
1980 633csi