Rocky Point Talk archive

New Forum Software

Started by tyler · Sep 8, 2013 · 47 replies
tyler
We upgraded our forum software as the old one was quite old.

Please let us know if you run into any problems with it, we'll be tweaking it over the next few weeks.
tyler
You can now link your account up to your facebook account as well, so that's a pretty neat feature.
Kenny
Nice picture Tyler and my, how fast they grow.

Thanks for putting up with us all these years, especialy that Stuart guy.LOL
Stuart
Cool! Maybe the forum will stop randomly locking threads for no reason now! Love you, too, Kenny! :puff:

On edit... I see our smileys are going to need some work!
tyler
Stuart said:
Cool! Maybe the forum will stop randomly locking threads for no reason now! Love you, too, Kenny! :puff:

On edit... I see our smileys are going to need some work!


Yep, little things like that will need to be tweaked. This is a completely new forum software, much faster though.
Ladyjeeper
Likes have disappeared and I can't find the chat.
tyler
The chat hasn't been installed yet, that's something I'm still working on.
Ladyjeeper
My smilie is gone......
tyler
Chat is back!
tequilatodd
I like the new layout..... very nice UI
Roberto
tequilatodd said:
I like the new layout..... very nice UI

What new layout. It looks the same to me !!
tyler
Roberto said:
What new layout. It looks the same to me !!


How many beers have you had today? :eek:
GV Jack
:p Ask how many vinos is more like it.:rolleyes:

By the way, I like it too, once I figure it out.:confused:
Terry C
The Rants and Raves are open, please lock that crap out.

Nice new site too! I like it.
Jslknl
Really neat looking!!!
jerry
http://www.haciendastyle.com/department.asp?id=29. I suggest using these colors for the forum
ben21
New interface looks good and is definitely much faster. Thanks to everybody who spends time and money keeping the site running. I know this software isn't cheap, not to mention recurring hosting and domain registration costs. This site invaluable for any RP regulars.
joester
I liie the new look - but it appears our picture/avatar have lost some clarity - should we try and edit our profiles with a different picture?
btw - thank you for this forum, and giving us a place to connect :)
tyler
The avatar's are bigger now, so when it copied the small ones from the previous forum, it distorted them a bit.

Best to just re-upload your avatar and it'll use the new correct size.
Luna
Love the update. Looks so much "fresher;)"!
Roberto
OH, cleaned my glasses now I see the changes. Looks good and thanks for putting up will all the BS. GV is really a nice guy so don't take his comments too seriously.
playaperro
Roberto said:
OH, cleaned my glasses now I see the changes. Looks good and thanks for putting up will all the BS. GV is really a nice guy so don't take his comments too seriously.

Wine Glasses!!!
Luna
playaperro said:
Wine Glasses!!!

Cute Puppy :)
playaperro
Actually I stole this puppy pic, My dog's name is Tyson, What is your Labs name?019.jpg
Luna
Greate name. I am going to go out on a limb here and guess your dog is ridgeback - LOL! ;)
My big old girl is "Rio" - appropriately named I thought. She absolutely loves going to Rocky Point and playing with the "sea creatures".
AZRob
When I opened the forum I thought I was on a different forum. Cool looking.;) Can you do auto correct spell check with the new software? So if you miss spell by mistake it will fix it automatic. PS the avatars could use some help (out of date).:confused: FYI IMO need more blue, the tan is to bright for the eyes. This is RP with blue sea.
Last edited: Sep 10, 2013 at 5:14 PM
tyler
AZRob said:
When I opened the forum I thought I was on a different forum. Cool looking.;) Can you do auto correct spell check with the new software? So if you miss spell by mistake it will fix it automatic. PS the avatars could use some help (out of date).:confused: FYI IMO need more blue, the tan is to bright for the eyes. This is RP with blue sea.


If you use FireFox (or Chrome, I think...) it turns words red if you misspell them. There's no way to auto correct, because we have no idea what you are trying to type.
dirtsurfer
I am beginning to get used to the new software. It seems to operate faster.
MIRAMAR
How do I get the most recent messages showing on top? It worked on the old forum, but I'm not sure how to change it on this forum.
tyler
MIRAMAR said:
How do I get the most recent messages showing on top? It worked on the old forum, but I'm not sure how to change it on this forum.


We're working on getting that added, in the mean time, you can click on 'Recent Activity' on the top to see all of the recent activity.
Terry C
Click on new posts at the top and it brings everything new to the top
Roberto
tyler said:
There's no way to auto correct, because we have no idea what you are trying to type.


Now that is a feeble excuse. Where's Karnak when you need him ?
audsley
Your new software does not like my browser. Says it's out of date. But my Avast anti-virus says my Internet Explorer is up to date, so what's a guy to do? Yeah, I know, sounds like a personal problem, right? In the meantime, I can read the posts and navigate okay, but it all looks kind of strange.
Kenny
audsley said:
Your new software does not like my browser. Says it's out of date. But my Avast anti-virus says my Internet Explorer is up to date, so what's a guy to do? Yeah, I know, sounds like a personal problem, right? In the meantime, I can read the posts and navigate okay, but it all looks kind of strange.

I have both Chrome and Internet Exploder with MSN. The MSN says I need a new browser (I don't) and Chrome doesn't. They both look exactly the same and I haven't found a difference in anything between the two so far.
tyler
Stop using Internet explorer ;). Use a real browser like Firefox or chrome
Terry C
Chrome loads so much faster on sites. It doesn't have auto spell check but like Tyler said it underlines your typing mistakes. Highlight the word and right click for a correct spelling of a word. Also, it keeps your username on sites if you want and auto fills if you are signing up to something. You caunt <~~~ see the red line here but I can. I'm not sure if it will spell check commie pinko rat fink though. Ask SIRI if she wants to go out on a date. HA!
tyler
Yep. Websites aren't made for Internet explorer anymore. You'll get a much better and faster browsing experience by using something newer.
Kenny
Said I have both and I use them both, but of course at different times.. This is MSN and my spell check from ispell works just fine and it's as fast as Chrome too.
Jellyfish
Why did I go from "newby gringo" to "beachcomber" and now I'm back to "new member". I feel cheated. I have followed this site since it was on the old forum
and was excited to finally be upgraded, Bummer!:(
tyler
Jellyfish said:
Why did I go from "newby gringo" to "beachcomber" and now I'm back to "new member". I feel cheated. I have followed this site since it was on the old forum
and was excited to finally be upgraded, Bummer!:(


We can change it to whatever you want, what do you want there?
tyler
Actually, just click on your name on the top right and click Personal Details. You can create a custom title (I believe)
Dezracer
What happened to Tapatalk?
tyler
Dezracer said:
What happened to Tapatalk?


Should be back now.
Dezracer
Thanks Tyler... It is

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
El Tiburon
Just downloaded Tapatalk for my iPhone-works great!
Kea
There's now an ad for Tapatalk at the top of the forum. Says it's free, so maybe I'll try it.
tyler
Taptalk is great if you are viewing things on your phone.
tequilatodd
do you think we will get back all cool smileys we used to have? I miss all the cool ones