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#71
Login and forum issues / Re: Just an observation...
Last post by Kev - March 02, 2022, 10:16:41 AM
I just worry that it could become vulnerable to a hack and we could lose our little place online. I'd be happy to take over the baton if required. I've dropped Lane a message about the site and domain as it expires in May.
#72
Login and forum issues / Re: Just an observation...
Last post by Jigger - March 02, 2022, 05:06:40 AM
You have to ask if its worth upgrading the software for the forum with so little traffic. Lane has done a brilliant job over the years for no reward.
#73
Login and forum issues / Re: Just an observation...
Last post by Kev - March 01, 2022, 10:24:59 PM
I've also not paid much attention to stars or help scores, more so just pleased to still be here after so long.

SMF is showing it is due an upgrade though, the board runs on 1.x and 2.1.1 is available. I wonder when Lane last checked in and if he plans to edargpu the forum software.
#74
Login and forum issues / Re: Just an observation...
Last post by milky - February 28, 2022, 09:22:46 PM
Quote from: DJ_Zath on February 27, 2022, 10:22:07 PM
Just an observation...

I have been trying to help others and give useful advice over the recent weeks/months/years... yet, I noticed that I have a "help score" of ZERO

I also noticed that I have never seemed to have "advanced" in any rankings whatsoever...

its just an observation- a curiosity...  I just wondered whats up and/or why this is...  (perhaps its a punishment of some sort?)


Since Jeff left the forum, virtually NO maintenance of any sort has been carried out. We are grateful to Lane for continuing hosting the site, but neither he, nor any of the other admins have the time or inclination to spend time handing out awards to those who help.

Personally, I've never looked at that figure, despite many thousands of posts over the past 22 years, but we are ALWAYS grateful for the input from you and any other members. That was the very reason Jeff created the forum in the first place.


#75
Login and forum issues / Re: Just an observation...
Last post by socialdancer - February 28, 2022, 01:34:12 PM
AFAIK the membership rating is automatically applied based on the number of posts.
With 94 posts you've earned two stars.  I don't know what the next threshold is, maybe 100  :D

The HELP score needs people to acknowledge the help by clicking on [Helped Me] in your profile.
That does not seem to be widely known, or people don't bother, either way consider yourself lucky if the score goes up.
#76
Login and forum issues / Re: Just an observation...
Last post by Jigger - February 28, 2022, 05:25:03 AM
I am sure its not punishment Zath, I can't remember how the ratings work anyway, I know you and many others have always been helpful.
#77
Login and forum issues / Just an observation...
Last post by DJ_Zath - February 27, 2022, 10:22:07 PM
Just an observation...

I have been trying to help others and give useful advice over the recent weeks/months/years... yet, I noticed that I have a "help score" of ZERO

I also noticed that I have never seemed to have "advanced" in any rankings whatsoever...

its just an observation- a curiosity...  I just wondered whats up and/or why this is...  (perhaps its a punishment of some sort?)

#78
The Lounge. No business, just chit chat. / Re: Happy New Year EVERYBODY!
Last post by DJ_Zath - February 27, 2022, 10:06:13 PM
2 months in...

and NO improvements! :(
#79
ooOOhh CLP buddy!

I hope you are doing, at least, well for what the best we all can do... :)

it was sure nice to read your text again and see that you are still going strong :)

I, myself, has also had a life change- which has deflated me and probably slowly killing me nonetheless... but for NOW, I'm still breathing... and that is a START!

(I'm not sure this forum is the place to explain it all in detail...)

but, at least you, Doctor Oz ( :) ), Nikki, Mr. Gainer and all the old gang are still around and alive and kicking...

(even though we never DID get our EDARGPU! ;) )


#80
Greetings Dear Friends!

Please know I care about you all, and think of you often, hoping you stay well.  I understand from some back-reading that Jeff stepped away from the forum, because it could create conflicts for his political aspirations.  Now I am no politician, but I have similar constraints that control my electronic contacts, or friendships.  I may not be able to write to you individually, but I can perhaps spread some news.

Little Anthony grew up into a fine adult, and graduated high school this past Spring.  I do not believe he has any fascination in cherished tribal items from Oz any longer.

The eyes are just part of many old age health issues.  Each one provides me a new adventure every day.

My friend refuses to let me out of the DJ business; not that we have had many gigs over the last two years.  I keep telling him I can no longer do it, and he keeps dragging me along if we do have a gig;  only now he does 90% of the setup, and tear down.  I still dial in the EQ for the room, and set up the Yamaha board that he swears at, even though he knows it is the best board we have ever used.  :)  Other than that I sit there behind my screen magg'ed Ots monitor, spinning those hits.  My buddy is learning to run the mic, but he still sits back in awe when I get on mic, come alive, by nature, and suddenly inject the party crowd with that boost of fun they need to get their feet moving.  I guess it is why he still drags me along.  :)

SO much I would enjoy sharing, but such constrictions I live under.  I can say this, it is getting harder to run Ots on Windows XP.  The big play-out server is showing its age, and if I try to get new software for it, most things require at least Windows 7.  It will be a sad day to have to part with the sweet internal M Audio expansion sound card.