Forum upgrade 4/17/11 - bug reports, questions, feedback

[kurt]

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Hi everyone. It's a pretty major upgrade so there will be some things to iron out in coming days. We welcome your help reporting problems. If you have any questions fire away.

The upgrade comes with a pretty nifty mobile version which you can reach with your mobile browser by going to www.SoWal.com/bb. It should automatically detect and use the mobile style.

We will be submitting iPhone and Android mobile apps this coming week so when they are approved we'll let you know. They'll be free and for now will be forum only so will be called "SoWal Forum" apps.

We're undergoing a major redesign on the main (non-forum) sections of the site which will go live in a couple of months.

Thanks for your patience and help.





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[Beauty hunter]

I like the pics on top.
For some reason this new format makes me feel like I have more privacy.
I think because you can't see the entire screen at once.
Thank you for your diligence and expertise in operating this site- it is well needed and respected in this area.

[Beach Runner]

It doesn't render properly in IE, Chrome, or Firefox. Check out the screenshots.

[Minnie]

Mine is working fine with IE 9

[scooterbug44]

I logged in, then hit "new posts" - and it logged me out.

I am not a huge fan of the new icons/big buttons and spaces for weird/minor stuff, and tiny buttons for what I consider "basic" functions.

Ads are bigger, fonts are not fitting properly in their designated spaces, and the spacing is all weird.

I hit the "reply" button and it thinks I am quick replying (something I never understood as I thought all replies were pretty fast.)

I'd add smilies, but they are gone.

This is in Firefox BTW.

[momof2kids]

Something I have come across is when I click on a thread the page jumps up & down. (maybe it's really excited?). I wasn't sure if it was just me (using Safari) or happening to others.

So far I kind of like the changes, they feel easy on the eyes. The one thing I miss is how big or distinct the thread name use to be.

Super excited about the Android app though! Thanks Kurt!!!

[kurt]

It doesn't render properly in IE, Chrome, or Firefox. Check out the screenshots.

I will keep on it - thanks. Some folks will need to tweak their personal profile customization settings (your second attachment).

[kurt]

I logged in, then hit "new posts" - and it logged me out.

I am not a huge fan of the new icons/big buttons and spaces for weird/minor stuff, and tiny buttons for what I consider "basic" functions.

Ads are bigger, fonts are not fitting properly in their designated spaces, and the spacing is all weird.

I hit the "reply" button and it thinks I am quick replying (something I never understood as I thought all replies were pretty fast.)

I'd add smilies, but they are gone.

This is in Firefox BTW.

Can you tell me which version of firefox? There are a few spacing issues - can you send me a screenshot? The reply system is a little different. Ad sizes haven't changed. Smilies are gone?

[kurt]

for River Otter, type colon-pics-colon




WTF? type colon-misskitty-colon


Razz, type colon-jfunn-colon


multipurpose Zoolander, type colon-zoo-colon

[Allifunn]

Just had to throw the gator in, didn't ya?? LOL...
LOL...these are great!

[Miss Kitty]

I.Am.On.The.Floor. !!!!!

BTW...where are those smilies? Do I need to set something? Also, why do I have to sign in every time? I am being very open minded.

[Miss Kitty]

Yes, they have vanished!

[SWGB]

For screenshots on Windows you'll need to press CTRL + ALT + Shift + Print Screen (sometimes shortened to prt sc) then paste into an image editor or even word document.

[scooterbug44]

Thanks to SWGB, I now have a screen shot to show you, but now I can't figure out how to upload it!

I found the paper clip thingie -which took me to all my missing photos, but there doesn't seem to be a way to upload something new.

[SWGB]

I.Am.On.The.Floor. !!!!!

BTW...where are those smilies? Do I need to set something? Also, why do I have to sign in every time? I am being very open minded.

Is there a keep me logged in check box? Not having that problem here.

[SWGB]

Thanks to SWGB, I now have a screen shot to show you, but now I can't figure out how to upload it!

I found the paper clip thingie -which took me to all my missing photos, but there doesn't seem to be a way to upload something new.

Make sure you go to "go advanced" on the postings. The usual attachments settings are down the page.

[LuciferSam]

How do I get to the user CP?

[kurt]

Now called "settings" on the navbar.

http://www.sowal.com/bb/usercp.php

[kurt]

Thanks to SWGB, I now have a screen shot to show you, but now I can't figure out how to upload it!

I found the paper clip thingie -which took me to all my missing photos, but there doesn't seem to be a way to upload something new.

In the popup box there is a button in the upper right to upload attachment or insert URL from website.

[Teresa]

I'm getting kicked off too, keep having to login. there must be a setting. let me do some research.

those smilies are the BEST ever.

to access smilies make sure you are in "go advanced" post mode. we should be able to hit the Reply to Thread button and have smilies appear, but I do not see them. Kuuuurrrttt!!!!!

[Here4Good]

I seem to be getting logged out everytime I leave and come back (didn't close the browser). Is there a button I have to click somewhere?

[CastlesOfSand]

cute smilies!!

[LuciferSam]

I miss having links to the latest posts at the bottom of the page.

[Lake View Too]

Me too.

[Beach Runner]

Great smilies, especially the chomping Gator head.

[GoodWitch58]

my screen is very shaky and it's blue at first then changes to white, and the names of the forums are not showing. I have tried to do a print screen, but it's not working yet...I am running Firefox; version #4, I think....I don't have time right now to try and figure it all out...

[Lake View Too]

I got a little of what Glenda got. I'm on IE8. But, more aggravating, if the poster's name is long, like Glenda Woods or 30A Shopper, the little arrow doesn't show up at the end, to go to that poster's post. I can't move the partitions to gain more space in that box. Can the boxes be reduced ? Or the font?

[kurt]

I seem to be getting logged out everytime I leave and come back (didn't close the browser). Is there a button I have to click somewhere?

Be sure to check the "remember me" box when you log in.

[kurt]

my screen is very shaky and it's blue at first then changes to white, and the names of the forums are not showing. I have tried to do a print screen, but it's not working yet...I am running Firefox #4, I think....I don't have time right now to try and figure it all out...

Does it jump before the page finishes loading or still after it loads?

Can you tell me what resolution your monitor is set to?

[kurt]

I miss having links to the latest posts at the bottom of the page.

Do you mean "new posts"?

[kurt]

I'm getting kicked off too, keep having to login. there must be a setting. let me do some research.

those smilies are the BEST ever.

to access smilies make sure you are in "go advanced" post mode. we should be able to hit the Reply to Thread button and have smilies appear, but I do not see them. Kuuuurrrttt!!!!!

Be sure to check the "remember me" box when you log in.

I will add smilies to quick reply ASAP!

[Douglas the Intrepid]

I agree with Lucifer, I really miss the newest posts at the bottom of the screen. The new post button just isn't as convienent or homey feeling. Font and button sizes seem a bit too big as well...

[Here4Good]

Be sure to check the "remember me" box when you log in.

I knew it was something that stupid. i-d-10-t error, as we say in the biz.

[Lake View Too]

Yes, the font and button size is too big. The boxes seem to big. I'm still having the same problem: when a poster's name is too long, the little arrow doesn't appear. Will altering my resolution size help this, or will it send me into an ever widening cyber black hole. I don't like messing with the resolution...

[DD]

How much do I LOVE these?!?!?!! I'm still navigating around. I must admit I had the exact same questions, Kitty. I do so miss my "new posts" button. Is it somewhere else, or is it gone?

[Lake View Too]

The thread dealing with the bugs disappeared, as well as the forum for questions. I'm lost in space... Calling Captain Kirk...

[Douglas the Intrepid]

Making adjustments on the time permambulator. Kirk is busy chasing hot blue alien women. ;)

[kurt]

See "new posts" on the left side of the navbar under the "forums" tab.

Just start clicking and you'll have it figured out in no time.

[kurt]

I agree with Lucifer, I really miss the newest posts at the bottom of the screen. The new post button just isn't as convienent or homey feeling. Font and button sizes seem a bit too big as well...

Sorry :oops: I don't remember ever having new posts button at the bottom.
I always use the one at the top.

But most often I use a new posts bookmark on my firefox bookmarks bar, also my home page is set to new posts.

http://www.sowal.com/bb/search.php?do=getnew

[Miss Kitty]

Okay, I see new posts and you've added remember me, but I still have no smilies. Somewhere, JohnR is smiling!

[Miss Kitty]

[kathydwells]

For screenshots on Windows you'll need to press CTRL + ALT + Shift + Print Screen (sometimes shortened to prt sc) then paste into an image editor or even word document.

I use Windows SWGB, and I have only always press ALT+Prnt Scrn (print screen button on keyboard) then paste. I don't ever have to hold CTRL+ALT+Shift+Prnt Scrn. Just thought I would pass that on.

Daddy-O, you have a freakin' chomping Gator, is up with that?
My feelings are hurt, I see no ROLL TIDE's in that smiley list anywhere! I obviously have some format issues because some of my text is all messed up. I will play with the settings though. Other than that, great job on the upgrade!

[kurt]

I use Windows SWGB, and I have only always press ALT+Prnt Scrn (print screen button on keyboard) then paste. I don't ever have to hold CTRL+ALT+Shift+Prnt Scrn. Just thought I would pass that on.

Daddy-O, you have a freakin' chomping Gator, is up with that?
My feelings are hurt, I see no ROLL TIDE's in that smiley list anywhere! I obviously have some format issues because some of my text is all messed up. I will play with the settings though. Other than that, great job on the upgrade!

No elefants on the bayou. Only Gatahs.

All I have to press is "print screen". It might depend on the type of keyboard?

[LuciferSam]

I agree with Lucifer, I really miss the newest posts at the bottom of the screen. The new post button just isn't as convienent or homey feeling. Font and button sizes seem a bit too big as well...

I never used to use the new posts feature. What I liked about the recent posts at the bottom is that it showed the most recent threads from all the forums. If all the most recent posts were from threads in the lounge, that's what you saw. I could very quickly see if anything I was interested in had changed.

[momof2kids]

My screen is still jumping like crazy... I'm thinking it has to do with the link at the top that says "be the first of your friends to like this". It keeps trying to refresh, or finish that link. the word "this" keeps showing up twice & one of them disappears. then starts over again & again... help! I can't read any threads with the screen moving up & down...

[Beauty hunter]

Hey Kurt, Do we need to tweak the private gallery? Some of my pics seem to have become permanently airborne. Also, I was trying to load my water pic on my profile page and couldn't get it to take. There is a great possibility I did it wrong. If you're still working on the system, that's cool, I'll wait. If this is the case, just give us a head's up when it's ready to fly...

[kurt]

My screen is still jumping like crazy... I'm thinking it has to do with the link at the top that says "be the first of your friends to like this". It keeps trying to refresh, or finish that link. the word "this" keeps showing up twice & one of them disappears. then starts over again & again... help! I can't read any threads with the screen moving up & down...

I sent you a PM - if anyone else is having this problem please let me know your browser version.

Hey Kurt, Do we need to tweak the private gallery? Some of my pics seem to have become permanently airborne. Also, I was trying to load my water pic on my profile page and couldn't get it to take. There is a great possibility I did it wrong. If you're still working on the system, that's cool, I'll wait. If this is the case, just give us a head's up when it's ready to fly...

Not sure about profile pic - it may be too large.

The photo gallery is changed up a bit so you can upload from the "upload photo" link right from the navbar, or from your profile page "gallery" tab, or go to gallery and upload, browse, etc. from there.

You'll also find all your images:
http://www.sowal.com/bb/gallery/brow...5&userid=11279

[Andy A]

As you are aware, I'm computer illiterate for all practical purposes as are many of my generation. The new print on the new format is a light blue and hard for me to read compared to what I am typing now and what the color and font were previously. Personally, I like the old format much better as well but maybe it is because I was use to it. My avatar, which I liked, is gone as well and I don't seem to be able to get it back. Thanks for the hard work and I'll suffer through with what I get.

[momof2kids]

I sent you a PM - if anyone else is having this problem please let me know your browser version.

Not sure about profile pic - it may be too large.

The photo gallery is changed up a bit so you can upload from the "upload photo" link right from the navbar, or from your profile page "gallery" tab, or go to gallery and upload, browse, etc. from there.

You'll also find all your images:
Beauty hunter's Images - SoWal Photo Albums @

I'm back in the forum again... Sent you a pm back though. I am on Safari. It's not the "like" button - but the link next to it that says "be the first of your friends to like" that keeps refreshing or trying to make me sick... not sure what it's up to... Just make the page jump up & down. And only when I click on a thread. When I'm on the main forum page it's fine...

[SWGB]

KDW, here's a couple for you:



That's the only one I could find, apparently puters and forums aren't big amongst Bama fans.