New forum observations thread

[Jerry Doe]

Hello everyone,

Sorry I did not get back earlier. Out and about doing a big bob with work.

I agree, you need to edit. A VIP member always had unlimited editing (VIP members let me know if that does not work for you). A regular member is supposed to have 24 hours to edit the post, as we decided that before, due to some issues that we were having (see Les's post). Anyway I screwed up on the regular members setting. You wont believe how many settings there are in the admin of this forum. I missed the editing setting for regular users permissions group and it was off. I have now turned it on for regular members for 48hours. Let me know if it does not work. I doubt you will be able to edit posts from 48hrs ago, but going forward you should be able too.

Cheers, almost the weekend!!

 

[robs ss]

Jerry
Tried to add post to "Location Map" thread but am not permitted
Just letting you know that my "location" is apparently somewhere off the Nigerian coast (similar to LAB - haven't seen him in my street though)
Cheers
Rob

 

[L.A.B.]

Tried to add post to "Location Map" thread but am not permitted
Just letting you know that my "location" is apparently somewhere off the Nigerian coast (similar to LAB - haven't seen him in my street though)

I found a way to correct my location.

Try placing your cursor over your username (top right, next to Inbox) select Privacy from the menu, select Any option available at; User map privacy settings, Show me on the map (>Save Changes) and see if that works.

 

[Jerry Doe]

If it cannot find your address this is what happens.

1) Make sure you add the full address in your profile.
2) Every week it updates, so check in about a week to see if you are located properly.

Cheers

 

[pantah_good]

I made another attempt to try and figure out why I have been having to log on again after closing my browser. There was a "learn more" button that I clicked on for Firefox help which suggested adding "https://" in front of the "www" address if it wasn't there. I did, logged back on again, checking to be kept logged in, and that worked. So I've updated my bookmark and now come back logged in every time.

 

[frankdamp]

I've been using Google Chrome for a long time and have never had any problems with it on this site, other than the problem with Boto**cket. I'll add that fix soon. Thanks for finding it, Jerry.

 

[bucksfizz]

I've added a couple of videos to an album, but they're flagged as "Owner only" under "Can view" in the permissions. How do I change this setting to "Public"?

 

[Jerry Doe]

I've added a couple of videos to an album, but they're flagged as "Owner only" under "Can view" in the permissions. How do I change this setting to "Public"?

That's a very good question. I'll try and figure it out and get back to you. Please could you send me a link to the album so I can investigate further?

Cheers

 

[bucksfizz]

That's a very good question. I'll try and figure it out and get back to you. Please could you send me a link to the album so I can investigate further?

Cheers

URL for the album is https://www.accessnorton.com/media/users/bucksfizz.8421/albums

 

[Jerry Doe]

I will get back to you about this.

 

[L.A.B.]

I've added a couple of videos to an album, but they're flagged as "Owner only" under "Can view" in the permissions. How do I change this setting to "Public"?

On the right hand side of your Albums page, you should see Album Permissions?
Click Change Permissions.

 

[bucksfizz]

On the right hand side of your Albums page, you should see Album Permissions?
Click Change Permissions.

I don't see "Change Permissions" - perhaps you have admin rights that I don't have.
I don't seem to be able to post a png file either.

 

[L.A.B.]

I don't see "Change Permissions" - perhaps you have admin rights that I don't have.
I don't seem to be able to post a png file either.

Could be, as I can watch the videos.
I will change it to Members only for you.

 

[Jerry Doe]

I have made some changes- see if you can change the permissions now (per Les post)

 

[bucksfizz]

I have made some changes- see if you can change the permissions now (per Les post)

Thanks! I can now change permissions.

 

[bucksfizz]

While on the subject of media, I notice that Jerry has added a wonderful series of photographs.
When I click on "Add media", the only option I have is to embed video from an approved external site.
I don't appear to be able to add photographs from my PC.
Is this feature available only to admin/moderators and paid-up members?

 

[Jerry Doe]

At this time you must be a VIP member to upload photos. I have a solution that might enable all members to upload photos, but have not had time to test or implement it. You can embed photos from Instagram, Google etc without a problem.

I would allow all members to upload photos, but the server will run out of space very quickly and that would then become a costly time consuming problem for me.

Why not become a VIP member for a few bucks a month or embed photos?

Cheers

 

[bill]

i have noticed that i can mark all forums read but sometimes when i return it will show a lot of older posts when i go to unread posts IE it does recognize that i marked all posts as read.

 

[Jerry Doe]

Interesting. Is anyone else seeing this? It works ok for me.

 

[Mr. Rick]

Works okay for me as well.