Topic
Topic ID 7499
29/11/2013 by Admin
FORUM RELAUNCH
The Discover Hertford Online forum has now been running for over 13 years and over that time we've welcomed over 1300 members. When the forum was originally launched there were few mobile devices and many people were still running with CRT monitors. When we deployed the forum we opted for Snitz as a software provider, based on Microsoft technology. The forum is written in Classic ASP and driven by a Microsoft Access database.
In the intervening years Classic ASP has been replaced by ASP.NET and the Snitz userbase has declined. The software has not been updated in over four years. For these reasons we have decided to retire the existing forum and start afresh.
On the 1st of December we will be relaunching the Discover Hertford Online Forum using phpBB, a popular and widely used platform that is based on PHP and MySQL. The software is regularly updated and future releases will feature a Responsive Web Design that adapts for mobile devices.
We did consider transferring the existing forum data from Snitz to phpBB but there is no simple migration path and the volume of data involved makes this unfeasible.
When the new forum is launched we will invite all existing members to re-register and contribute to the forum. The Acceptable Use Policy will remain unchanged and the small number of banned users will remain banned. We would encourage members to re-register with their existing usernames, but if you want to change your username you will be allowed to do so. The old forum will remain open for a week after the launch of the new forum but will not accept any new discussions - these should be posted on the new forum. After that time all discussions will be archived. The old forum will remain online for reference.
There will be further changes at Discover Hertford during 2014 as we modernise the site to use developing technologies.
Replies
Reply ID 96808
29/11/2013 by Frenchie
So all historic threads will be lost ?
Reply ID 96810
29/11/2013 by Darcy Sarto
Bother! - I've only just graduated to "Senior Member" (I thought there might at least be a badge) - It'll take me ages to start all over again.
Can someone begin a thread on the new site about recycling or inconsiderate parkers to get all us argumentative types a kick start?
Cinema anyone?
Reply ID 96811
29/11/2013 by Darcy Sarto
Marginally more seriously - have you considered "alter ego" theft?
It is very tempting to log on to the new site using an established "nom de plume" (that isn't your own) and just get right up peoples noses for the hell of it? Or am I just a paranoid/devious type?
Reply ID 96812
29/11/2013 by Ewoowar
CRT monitors
Snitz
Classic ASP
Microsoft Access Database
ASP.NET
Snitz Userbase
phpBB
PHP
MySQL
Some people will understand this or not be bothered........but....
http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/
Reply ID 96813
29/11/2013 by Ewoowar
quote:
Originally posted by Darcy Sarto
Marginally more seriously - have you considered "alter ego" theft?
It is very tempting to log on to the new site using an established "nom de plume" (that isn't your own) and just get right up peoples noses for the hell of it? Or am I just a paranoid/devious type?
This is a very good point. Existing users should only be permitted to use a user name that is associated with the contact email address for their existin user ID.
Some people, in fact quite a few, know me. I do not want some one else using my forum name.
This is a small town people know each other.
Whilst this is a free service and much appreciated thus the change has been communicated without a lot of notice.
Reply ID 96816
29/11/2013 by Darcy Sarto
quote:
Originally posted by Ewoowar
quote:
Originally posted by Darcy Sarto
Marginally more seriously - have you considered "alter ego" theft?
It is very tempting to log on to the new site using an established "nom de plume" (that isn't your own) and just get right up peoples noses for the hell of it? Or am I just a paranoid/devious type?
This is a very good point. Existing users should only be permitted to use a user name that is associated with the contact email address for their existin user ID.
Some people, in fact quite a few, know me. I do not want some one else using my forum name.
This is a small town people know each other.
Whilst this is a free service and much appreciated thus the change has been communicated without a lot of notice.
You weren't one of my intended victims! guess who would have been? [}:)][}:)]
I do agree with your suggestion - c'mon Steve (sorry Admin') can you reassure us [?]
Reply ID 96817
29/11/2013 by Ted Badger
I'm signing up quick as 'Ewoowar'..
Heh! [:D]
Reply ID 96818
29/11/2013 by Admin
I would hope that no-one using this forum would be dishonest enough to try and hijack someone else's username.
Anyone trying to register with an email address other than the one they use here can expect to have their registration queried. Therefore now might be a good time to check your existing registration on this forum. Needless to say we don't discuss security measures in detail on the forum.
[:)]
Reply ID 96819
29/11/2013 by Admin
quote:
Originally posted by Ewoowar
CRT monitors
Snitz
Classic ASP
Microsoft Access Database
ASP.NET
Snitz Userbase
phpBB
PHP
MySQL
Some people will understand this or not be bothered........but....
http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/
CRT Monitors Computer monitors using a cathode ray tube
Snitz A software product used for online forums, provided by Snitz Communications
Classic ASP A computer programming language (or scripting language) provided by Microsoft, replaced by ...
ASP.NET A computer programming language, provided by Microsoft
Microsoft Access Database Database software provided by Microsoft
Snitz Userbase People who run online forums using Snitz software
phpBB A software product use for online forums, provided by phpBB Ltd.
PHP A computer programming language, provided by The PHP Group
MySQL A database management system, provided by Oracle (formerly Sun)
Wikipedia provides articles on all these technologies and products if you want to know more.
Reply ID 96820
29/11/2013 by Kateg28
I checked and was suprised it was an old email address that I originally used so have updated it.
Also noticed my age has not been updated for many years, hmmn, shall I update that or revel in my youth?
Reply ID 96821
29/11/2013 by Admin
quote:
Originally posted by Frenchie
So all historic threads will be lost ?
The old forum will remain online as an archive.
No new registrations or topics will be allowed on the old forum after 1st December. Replies to existing topics can only posted during the first week of December.
Reply ID 96822
29/11/2013 by gemipicorn
I seem to remember there was a bit of an issue when I joined as I use hotmail. I still use it so will there be a problem re registering?
Reply ID 96823
29/11/2013 by Admin
quote:
Originally posted by gemipicorn
I seem to remember there was a bit of an issue when I joined as I use hotmail. I still use it so will there be a problem re registering?
No, once you have credentials here you're good for the new forum.
Reply ID 96824
29/11/2013 by Kateg28
I just changed to hotmail on my profile and it was perfectly happy with it
Reply ID 96825
29/11/2013 by James007
It looks like it will similar format that sites such as Digital Spy uses.
A few questions for Admin:
Are you going to allow Avatars?
Will it be easier to add photos and/or video content?
Will there be an increase in user groups?
How long will re-registration take?
Will wee need a new password? - mine is automatically displayed in dots and I haven't got a clue what it is.
Are we going to get better smilies? [:)]
(may have been mentioned before - but exactly what time can we re-register?)
Thanks.
Reply ID 96826
29/11/2013 by Admin
quote:
Originally posted by James007
It looks like it will similar format that sites such as Digital Spy uses.
A few questions for Admin:
Are you going to allow Avatars?
Will it be easier to add photos and/or video content?
Will there be an increase in user groups?
How long will re-registration take?
Will wee need a new password? - mine is automatically displayed in dots and I haven't got a clue what it is.
Are we going to get better smilies? [:)]
(may have been mentioned before - but exactly what time can we re-register?)
Thanks.
Are you going to allow Avatars?
Not initially but this is certainly something we can look at after the relaunch.
Will it be easier to add photos and/or video content?
Photos, yes, video content, no.
Will there be an increase in user groups?
Not sure I understand the question. Do you mean user rankings, in which case no.
How long will re-registration take?
Anything between a few minutes and a few hours.
Will wee need a new password? - mine is automatically displayed in dots and I haven't got a clue what it is.
You will be asked to provide a password when you register. This could be your existing password or a new one.
Are we going to get better smilies? [:)]
The existing ones are marvellous enough
(may have been mentioned before - but exactly what time can we re-register?)
From mid-morning onwards
Reply ID 96827
29/11/2013 by James007
Thanks for the answers.
In reference to question 3, will there be any additional sections on top of community, shopping etc?
Oh, and one other,... will hyper-linking be made easier?
Reply ID 96828
29/11/2013 by Ewoowar
quote:
Originally posted by Admin
I would hope that no-one using this forum would be dishonest enough to try and hijack someone else's username.
Anyone trying to register with an email address other than the one they use here can expect to have their registration queried. Therefore now might be a good time to check your existing registration on this forum. Needless to say we don't discuss security measures in detail on the forum.
[:)]
Hope. I hope to walk out of my house and find an AC Cobra with a ribbon on it and a tag saying happy birthday. Dishonesty is not controllable and cannot be rectified until it has occurred.
What do you mean by 'check your existing registration on this forum'? What should we check and how, specifically?
Reply ID 96829
29/11/2013 by Steve
quote:
Originally posted by Ewoowar
quote:
Originally posted by Admin
I would hope that no-one using this forum would be dishonest enough to try and hijack someone else's username.
Anyone trying to register with an email address other than the one they use here can expect to have their registration queried. Therefore now might be a good time to check your existing registration on this forum. Needless to say we don't discuss security measures in detail on the forum.
[:)]
Hope. I hope to walk out of my house and find an AC Cobra with a ribbon on it and a tag saying happy birthday. Dishonesty is not controllable and cannot be rectified until it has occurred.
What do you mean by 'check your existing registration on this forum'? What should we check and how, specifically?
Click on your name on this forum, next to any of your posts, and check that your details are correct, especially your email address.
Reply ID 96834
30/11/2013 by Ted Badger
quote:
Originally posted by Ewoowar
quote:
Originally posted by Admin
I would hope that no-one using this forum would be dishonest enough to try and hijack someone else's username.
Anyone trying to register with an email address other than the one they use here can expect to have their registration queried. Therefore now might be a good time to check your existing registration on this forum. Needless to say we don't discuss security measures in detail on the forum.
[:)]
Hope. I hope to walk out of my house and find an AC Cobra with a ribbon on it and a tag saying happy birthday. Dishonesty is not controllable and cannot be rectified until it has occurred.
What do you mean by 'check your existing registration on this forum'? What should we check and how, specifically?
That wasn't me, by the way, that was still Ewoowar...
[;)]
Reply ID 96843
30/11/2013 by Billywindsock
I'm Ewoowar!
Reply ID 96848
01/12/2013 by Joe
Well I've registered, just waiting activation.
Just saw this "1. You're trying to register from a webmail acount, such as Yahoo, Hotmail MSN etc. This is not allowed for security reasons.".
I have to use GMail as my ISP doesn't have email capabilities. So can I still be able to join?
Reply ID 96849
01/12/2013 by Darcy Sarto
The forum is dead, long live the new forum!
Reply ID 96850
01/12/2013 by codek2
Seems the new forum is currently down.
Joe i'd be astounded if gmail users were not allowed. Also the argument against yahoo/hotmail users is pretty weak these days. (used to be valid, not any more, times change)
Reply ID 96853
02/12/2013 by Leo Densian
The confirmation code bit seems to be kaput. Keeps returning as invalid. Gave up after the fifth go.
Reply ID 96854
02/12/2013 by newcomer
It didn't like my registration [:(]
SQL ERROR [ mysqli ]
An operation on a socket could not be performed because the system lacked sufficient buffer space or because a queue was full. [2002]
An sql error occurred while fetching this page. Please contact an administrator if this problem persists.
I refreshed and it seems to work through...
Decided to stick with the same old identity, did consider throwing off the schackles of the past with a new one Reggie Perrin style! [;)]
Reply ID 96855
03/12/2013 by james
How long does it take for user ids to be approved? I registered mine yesterday, but it's not activated yet. Could possibly be that the site crashed as I submitted the form.
Reply ID 96856
03/12/2013 by Steve
Or could it be that you used a different email address to the one you're registered with here?
Reply ID 96857
03/12/2013 by james
quote:
Originally posted by Steve
Or could it be that you used a different email address to the one you're registered with here?
So I read your announcement about email addresses being up to date, and thought "Nope, that doesn't apply to me".
Email address now up to date and I'll go sit in a corner with my dunce hat on while you work your magic. Thanks :)
Reply ID 96858
03/12/2013 by gregb
The new forum doesn't seem very mobile friendly. Are there any plans for this?
Reply ID 96859
03/12/2013 by codek2
hope so gregb, i believed that was a key reason for moving. couldnt be any worse than this one tho surely!
Reply ID 96865
07/12/2013 by Spice
please give me a clue, re the animal. Ive tried every form of deer stag hart and none work. its driving me mad Help... Please
Reply ID 96867
07/12/2013 by night owl
hart is the answer.
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