New forum is s*** (RETRACTED)

[BackFromUSA]

Great consultation on this Simon.

Hardly any notification if any at all about the changes.

Typical of the way this place is run.

I would have LOVED to have changed nothing!

But the old version of the phpBB software wasn’t coping with the bot invasions being blamed for the “too many log ins” that would then cause our server to have to re-boot and that caused the 30-60 time Periods at night where the site would be down.

I was told only by upgrading to the latest software and adding an extra security extension could we stop the bots!

Not sure if it worked yet!

The software upgrade means that some of the viewing styles that were previously available on the old version could not be used in this version. We are replicating to the best of our ability the two most popular styles used previously and adding a 3rd red white and black version.

You can select your style from the drop down menu in the header which is a lot easier than before.

All other features and settings are the same as before but more drop down menus and symbols rather than words.

Happy to explore adding features and pay these experts I am using to install them because I am no tech expert.

So suggest away ...

And yes I am looking at allowing video if we can restrict the source to approved sites like YouTube, Saints.com.au etc

[SaintPav]

Great consultation on this Simon.

Hardly any notification if any at all about the changes.

Typical of the way this place is run.
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Ungrateful , not like you are paying a fee for the service.

As someone else suggested if you don't like it feel free to step up and give up your time to consult and improve.

If you are not prepared to do this then either shut up and put up with it or if it is that bad that you can't cope then don't use the forum.

I’ll say what I want so up yours, Junior.

[SaintPav]

Great consultation on this Simon.

Hardly any notification if any at all about the changes.

Typical of the way this place is run.

I would have LOVED to have changed nothing!

But the old version of the phpBB software wasn’t coping with the bot invasions being blamed for the “too many log ins” that would then cause our server to have to re-boot and that caused the 30-60 time Periods at night where the site would be down.

I was told only by upgrading to the latest software and adding an extra security extension could we stop the bots!

Not sure if it worked yet!

The software upgrade means that some of the viewing styles that were previously available on the old version could not be used in this version. We are replicating to the best of our ability the two most popular styles used previously and adding a 3rd red white and black version.

You can select your style from the drop down menu in the header which is a lot easier than before.

All other features and settings are the same as before but more drop down menus and symbols rather than words.

Happy to explore adding features and pay these experts I am using to install them because I am no tech expert.

So suggest away ...

And yes I am looking at allowing video if we can restrict the source to approved sites like YouTube, Saints.com.au etc

Ok. I take back everything that I said.

Great work.

[Sainter_Dad]

I have to admit, it's a little hard on the eyes.

You can change to a lighter alternative
Style button on right hand top - opposite Board Index

Much better

[asiu]

what

'approved sites' like Google ??


https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/17/1734 ... ta-privacy

thanx to Hit the thing over the boundary for the heads up

[st.byron]

Great consultation on this Simon.

Hardly any notification if any at all about the changes.

Typical of the way this place is run.

I would have LOVED to have changed nothing!

But the old version of the phpBB software wasn’t coping with the bot invasions being blamed for the “too many log ins” that would then cause our server to have to re-boot and that caused the 30-60 time Periods at night where the site would be down.

I was told only by upgrading to the latest software and adding an extra security extension could we stop the bots!

Not sure if it worked yet!

The software upgrade means that some of the viewing styles that were previously available on the old version could not be used in this version. We are replicating to the best of our ability the two most popular styles used previously and adding a 3rd red white and black version.

You can select your style from the drop down menu in the header which is a lot easier than before.

All other features and settings are the same as before but more drop down menus and symbols rather than words.

Happy to explore adding features and pay these experts I am using to install them because I am no tech expert.

So suggest away ...

And yes I am looking at allowing video if we can restrict the source to approved sites like YouTube, Saints.com.au etc

Ok. I take back everything that I said.

Great work.

Seriously Pav....a volunteer, on his own time, someone who devotes hours of his time umpiring keyboard warrior exchanges from the likes of you, spending his own money so YOU don’t have to put up with daily outages and all you can do is post a glittering OP like that. Zero class. Zero.

[saynta]

I reckon the new forum is fine. It had to change due to tech issues and thanks to whoever looks after it. No one else does a thing to make it happen and/or contribute $'s other than BFUSA I assume. A bit of gratitude and respect wouldn't go astray.

Don't like it, don't come on here. Pretty simple thought process actually.

plus one

[SaintPav]

Like I said, I take back what I said and apologise to Simon only.

Hypocrites and suckholes like Parkeysainter, St Byron and Junior can all go and get stuffed.

[thejiggingsaint]

The new forum is better than NO forum. I think the OP smacks of a need for some perspective.

[Sainternist]

I have to admit, it's a little hard on the eyes.

You can change to a lighter alternative
Style button on right hand top - opposite Board Index

Thanks Bratty! I guess those two other setting are a slight improvement.

[Sainter_Dad]

I have to admit, it's a little hard on the eyes.

You can change to a lighter alternative
Style button on right hand top - opposite Board Index

Thanks Bratty! I guess those two other setting are a slight improvement.

As your Avatar is to SaintPav's

[magnifisaint]

I like it

[desertsaint]

testing

[saintspremiers]

Great work. I think us regular posters should all chip in a tenner so Simon is out of pocket

[WellardSaint]

SaintPav should volunteer to take on all admin duties.
Instead of getting sand in the mangina, as usual

[SaintPav]

I have to admit, it's a little hard on the eyes.

You can change to a lighter alternative
Style button on right hand top - opposite Board Index

Thanks Bratty! I guess those two other setting are a slight improvement.

As your Avatar is to SaintPav's

You really are the last person who should be having a crack at someone’s avatar, daddy-o.

Seriously.

[Sainter_Dad]

SaintPav - I did not have a go at yours - I just said that Sainternist's was better.

I like Lamb Chops - but Smoked Beef Ribs are better.
I like Chocolate - but Lindt is better

At no stage would I say no to any of the above four things.

And to be fair - I implied that Elle was a slight improvement over yours.

Geeze - Persecution complex much???

[SaintPav]

SaintPav - I did not have a go at yours - I just said that Sainternist's was better.

I like Lamb Chops - but Smoked Beef Ribs are better.
I like Chocolate - but Lindt is better

At no stage would I say no to any of the above four things.

And to be fair - I implied that Elle was a slight improvement over yours.

Geeze - Persecution complex much???

Ok. I didn't read it that way. Bygones.

[Sainter_Dad]

SaintPav - I did not have a go at yours - I just said that Sainternist's was better.

I like Lamb Chops - but Smoked Beef Ribs are better.
I like Chocolate - but Lindt is better

At no stage would I say no to any of the above four things.

And to be fair - I implied that Elle was a slight improvement over yours.

Geeze - Persecution complex much???

Ok. I didn't read it that way. Bygones.

Sure - you know me - Only in it for the gits and shiggles

[SaintPav]

SaintPav - I did not have a go at yours - I just said that Sainternist's was better.

I like Lamb Chops - but Smoked Beef Ribs are better.
I like Chocolate - but Lindt is better

At no stage would I say no to any of the above four things.

And to be fair - I implied that Elle was a slight improvement over yours.

Geeze - Persecution complex much???

Ok. I didn't read it that way. Bygones.

Sure - you know me - Only in it for the gits and shiggles

All good.

[shrodes]

And yes I am looking at allowing video if we can restrict the source to approved sites like YouTube, Saints.com.au etc

Just an idea (and I know I didn't put my money where my mouth is when I offered to help out with some of this stuff a while back )

A "like this post" plugin:
https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtop ... &t=2246576

And inline content (Twitter, Youtube, etc.)
https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtop ... &t=2272431

If the boffins can get it working on this version of phpBB.

Thanks for your hard work (and hard earned $$$) in getting the forum in ship shape BFUSA

[BackFromUSA]

And yes I am looking at allowing video if we can restrict the source to approved sites like YouTube, Saints.com.au etc

Just an idea (and I know I didn't put my money where my mouth is when I offered to help out with some of this stuff a while back )

A "like this post" plugin:
https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtop ... &t=2246576

And inline content (Twitter, Youtube, etc.)
https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtop ... &t=2272431

If the boffins can get it working on this version of phpBB.

Thanks for your hard work (and hard earned $$$) in getting the forum in ship shape BFUSA

Have added a thanks button and trying to add a like / love button

[Sainter_Dad]

And yes I am looking at allowing video if we can restrict the source to approved sites like YouTube, Saints.com.au etc

Just an idea (and I know I didn't put my money where my mouth is when I offered to help out with some of this stuff a while back )

A "like this post" plugin:
https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtop ... &t=2246576

And inline content (Twitter, Youtube, etc.)
https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtop ... &t=2272431

If the boffins can get it working on this version of phpBB.

Thanks for your hard work (and hard earned $$$) in getting the forum in ship shape BFUSA

Have added a thanks button and trying to add a like / love button

How do you thank?

[BackFromUSA]

And yes I am looking at allowing video if we can restrict the source to approved sites like YouTube, Saints.com.au etc

Just an idea (and I know I didn't put my money where my mouth is when I offered to help out with some of this stuff a while back )

A "like this post" plugin:
https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtop ... &t=2246576

And inline content (Twitter, Youtube, etc.)
https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtop ... &t=2272431

If the boffins can get it working on this version of phpBB.

Thanks for your hard work (and hard earned $$$) in getting the forum in ship shape BFUSA

Have added a thanks button and trying to add a like / love button

How do you thank?

Thumb icon on top right corner of each post

[mr six o'clock]

Still not 100%
Hope this changes soon