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#71
Login and forum issues / Re: Just an observation...
Last post by socialdancer - March 02, 2022, 07:32:53 PMIt would certainly be a shame to lose such a valuable historical resource.
Yes there may be some vulnerabilities in the older software, but upgrading is not without its risks, and would not be trivial, a bit like going straight from XP to Win11.
PHP and SQL would most likely also need updating, assuming that fits with the server or hosting options.
Willing to help if needed, but I generally think "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".
Yes there may be some vulnerabilities in the older software, but upgrading is not without its risks, and would not be trivial, a bit like going straight from XP to Win11.
PHP and SQL would most likely also need updating, assuming that fits with the server or hosting options.
Willing to help if needed, but I generally think "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".
#72
Login and forum issues / Re: Just an observation...
Last post by Kev - March 02, 2022, 10:16:41 AMI 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.
#73
Login and forum issues / Re: Just an observation...
Last post by Jigger - March 02, 2022, 05:06:40 AMYou 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.
#74
Login and forum issues / Re: Just an observation...
Last post by Kev - March 01, 2022, 10:24:59 PMI'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.
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.
#75
Login and forum issues / Re: Just an observation...
Last post by milky - February 28, 2022, 09:22:46 PMQuote 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.
#76
Login and forum issues / Re: Just an observation...
Last post by socialdancer - February 28, 2022, 01:34:12 PMAFAIK 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
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.
With 94 posts you've earned two stars. I don't know what the next threshold is, maybe 100
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.
#77
Login and forum issues / Re: Just an observation...
Last post by Jigger - February 28, 2022, 05:25:03 AMI 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.
#78
Login and forum issues / Just an observation...
Last post by DJ_Zath - February 27, 2022, 10:22:07 PMJust 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?)
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?)
#79
The Lounge. No business, just chit chat. / Re: Happy New Year EVERYBODY!
Last post by DJ_Zath - February 27, 2022, 10:06:13 PM2 months in...
and NO improvements!
and NO improvements!
#80
The Lounge. No business, just chit chat. / Re: SO! How the heck has every...
Last post by DJ_Zath - February 27, 2022, 10:04:49 PMooOOhh 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!
)
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!
)