We had a major failure, yesterday. It's all a bunch of technical stuff and it's being worked on. We have the message board back, but not much else. All the settings got wiped, which is why everything looks like crap. Hang in there!
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 13, 2024, 01:57:50 AMWe had a major failure, yesterday. It's all a bunch of technical stuff and it's being worked on. We have the message board back, but not much else. All the settings got wiped, which is why everything looks like crap. Hang in there!
Yea not liking the new look interface
The new interface is only temporary. We will be Back in Black by this evening. As Mike noted, we had a major meltdown yesterday. But you can't keep a good monster down for long. We shall rebuild this castle the way it was while adding new touches along the way. Remain patient.
Thank you, Mike and Terry.
Quote from: fmofmpls on April 13, 2024, 08:10:07 AMThe new interface is only temporary. We will be Back in Black by this evening. As Mike noted, we had a major meltdown yesterday. But you can't keep a good monster down for long. We shall rebuild this castle the way it was while adding new touches along the way. Remain patient.
Good to see you General,Sir!
Is the media section perm gone?
Quote from: Dr.Terror on April 15, 2024, 08:42:27 AMIs the media section perm gone?
All I know is that it's not there now. If it's gone forever, there's no way I'd be interested in trying to duplicate it.
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 15, 2024, 01:44:36 PMAll I know is that it's not there now. If it's gone forever....
Gone forever? :o
And what about the "Like" option?
Was this all a result of some computer glitch beyond anyone's control? Or were the powers that be trying to implement some changes behind the scenes with the typical unforeseen consequences cropping up?
???
Quote from: Hepcat on April 15, 2024, 02:26:07 PMGone forever?
Don't know.
Quote from: Hepcat on April 15, 2024, 02:26:07 PMAnd what about the "Like" option?
Probably just a matter of reinstalling that option.
Quote from: Hepcat on April 15, 2024, 02:26:07 PMWas this all a result of some computer glitch beyond anyone's control?
Have to get back to you on that one.
I'm currently working on restoring the Media Section as I type this. There's a very high probability of it returning. I confirmed this morning that all the pics are still safe in the database. Just need to bring back the functionality part of it. And I need to do so carefully as to not mess another thing up! lol
The Like option may not be compatible with the current software version. I'm looking into other options regarding this.
The genesis for the nuclear technical meltdown here was basically not keeping current with all the nuts and bolts of the forum. There were catastrophic glitches or conflicts between the software and all the mods (customization modules) that we use here. The good news is this forum is now as up to date with the software. The bad news is we lost some our interior design in the process. But I will put it all back together!
Quote from: fmofmpls on April 15, 2024, 04:51:25 PMI'm currently working on restoring the Media Section as I type this.
My hero! :)
Quote from: fmofmpls on April 15, 2024, 05:00:10 PMBut I will put it all back together!
Ter-ry! Ter-ry! Ter-ry! Ter-ry!
At least I was able to log in again after over 2 years of being blocked by some sort of Error after I changed my email address. I guess this whole shake-up straightened out the Error. Hopefully the site goes back to the previous design in black. This gray look isn't so great imo.
Thanks for your hard work on getting the site back up and running! Will Tapatalk fix it self, I keep getting the message Network error please try again later. (Get_config)
Quote from: horrorhunter on April 15, 2024, 07:36:26 PMAt least I was able to log in again after over 2 years of being blocked by some sort of Error after I changed my email address. I guess this whole shake-up straightened out the Error. Hopefully the site goes back to the previous design in black. This gray look isn't so great imo.
I had to sign back in to a default black screen. I just reset my "Theme" to the white background I prefer.
Ty resetting yours.
Oh, what a relief! When I logged into the site, I thought that I had entered The Twilight Zone! :) :) :)
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on April 15, 2024, 09:22:23 PMI had to sign back in to a default black screen. I just reset my "Theme" to the white background I prefer.
Ty resetting yours.
The default is that gray theme for me. I tried the white but it's too bright for my taste. I'll just keep using the gray unless they bring back the black the way it was before.
Quote from: BRICK on April 15, 2024, 09:46:08 PMOh, what a relief! When I logged into the site, I thought that I had entered The Twilight Zone! :) :) :)
I finally gave in and upgraded to Windows 11 not too long ago. It was after that, when I could no longer access LIKES. When the whole site dumped, I was afraid that there was some incompatibility with 11 and the UMA.
I'm glad our site is coming back.
Were we attacked by someone wanting to take us down?
Quote from: horrorhunter on April 15, 2024, 07:36:26 PMI was able to log in again after over 2 years of being blocked by some sort of Error after I changed my email address.
How have you been participating on the board for the last 2 years if you haven't been able to log in?
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on April 15, 2024, 10:00:29 PMWere we attacked by someone wanting to take us down?
Read Terry's last post.
Quote from: fmofmpls on April 15, 2024, 04:51:25 PMI'm currently working on restoring the Media Section as I type this. There's a very high probability of it returning. I confirmed this morning that all the pics are still safe in the database. Just need to bring back the functionality part of it.
Yay!
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Quote from: Monsters For Sale on April 15, 2024, 09:22:23 PMI had to sign back in to a default black screen. I just reset my "Theme" to the white background I prefer.
I use the white theme as well. While the black theme is striking, it makes reading posts tough on the eyes.
:(
Very close now to full Gallery integration. Should be up soon. Still reconstructing.
I know what happened to the site....
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53658776703_b97245b672.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pKDfSt) (https://flic.kr/p/2pKDfSt)
Quote from: fmofmpls on April 16, 2024, 12:44:16 PMVery close now to full Gallery integration. Should be up soon. Still reconstructing.
LIKE
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 15, 2024, 10:08:21 PMHow have you been participating on the board for the last 2 years if you haven't been able to log in?
I haven't. I read posts once in a while but I haven't been able to post until this shakeup.
Quote from: horrorhunter on April 16, 2024, 08:07:27 PMI haven't. I read posts once in a while but I haven't been able to post until this shakeup.
Every cloud...
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 15, 2024, 10:08:21 PMHow have you been participating on the board for the last 2 years if you haven't been able to log in?
It's actually been over 3 years since I posted before yesterday. I checked my posts and the last one was Feb. 28 2021 before the error kept me from logging in. That error occurred when I changed my email om UMA.
Quote from: horrorhunter on April 16, 2024, 08:07:27 PMI haven't. I read posts once in a while but I haven't been able to post until this shakeup.
Wow! Why didn't you contact me?
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 16, 2024, 08:18:40 PMWow! Why didn't you contact me?
I wasn't able to message you because I couldn't log in. It's no big deal. I needed a break anyway.
Glad to have you back, horrorhunter.
Another question is do you you guys prefer the current UMA logo or the one we had before the crash? Let me know. It can easily be changed back.
I like this one, I've still got my t-shirt!
Quote from: fmofmpls on April 19, 2024, 10:10:40 AMAnother question is do you you guys prefer the current UMA logo or the one we had before the crash? Let me know. It can easily be changed back.
I dig this one. And thank you for all the efforts.
The biggest bummer for me is that I lost all my NOTIFY tags. No way I can remember them all. I had Notify tags on some really old threads. It was nice getting updates on topics from years ago when some new member added new information.
Quote from: fmofmpls on April 19, 2024, 10:10:40 AMAnother question is do you you guys prefer the current UMA logo or the one we had before the crash? Let me know. It can easily be changed back.
I like this logo as well.
Quote from: fmofmpls on April 19, 2024, 10:10:40 AMAnother question is do you you guys prefer the current UMA logo or the one we had before the crash? Let me know. It can easily be changed back.
This logo is fine. Good work getting the site back up and running!
That's the old logo from years ago.
I don't post here anymore~ but I do like the cute cartoon monsters around the computer screen illustration the best. I always thought that was an incredible creation that should be used as the welcome page.
Hope you come back, Richard. We always need new and old members to keep the joint hoppin'.
I much prefer the logo I see today with the monsters around the screen.
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Prior to the meltdown this board had the very best Search function I'd encountered on any board. The algorithm used was outstanding. But the Search function now basically doesn't work at all. For example:
Search Term: Mattel
User Name: Hepcat
Options: Show results as messages.
Search all boards.
I get this:
https://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?action=search2
Yes, three pages of hits makes sense. But!!! There's actually only one hit! No others are listed.
I also miss:
Show posts since last visit.
Show unread replies to your posts.
Not having these two features plus the Search function not working is seriously cramping my posting style.
:(
Quote from: Hepcat on April 23, 2024, 10:10:47 PMPrior to the meltdown this board had the very best Search function I'd encountered on any board. The algorithm used was outstanding. But the Search function now basically doesn't work at all. For example:
Search Term: Mattel
User Name: Hepcat
Options: Show results as messages.
Search all boards.
I get this:
https://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?action=search2
Yes, three pages of hits makes sense. But!!! There's actually only one hit! No others are listed.
I also miss:
Show posts since last visit.
Show unread replies to your posts.
Not having these two features plus the Search function not working is seriously cramping my posting style.
:(
Thanks for bring these issues to my attention. I'll look into this.
You will begin to notice some (not all yet) of the familiar graphics the forum boards have again returned. Should have all of them restored by the end of the day.
Quote from: Hepcat on April 23, 2024, 10:10:47 PMPrior to the meltdown this board had the very best Search function I'd encountered on any board. The algorithm used was outstanding. But the Search function now basically doesn't work at all.
Try it now Hepcat. I changed a search engine setting.
Quote from: Hepcat on April 23, 2024, 10:10:47 PMI also miss:
Show posts since last visit.
Show unread replies to your posts.
What theme are you using?
Most of those settings are found in your Profile settings.
Thank you, Terry for all your work on restoring things. We monsters appreciate it!
Quote from: Lunkenstein on April 26, 2024, 08:59:46 AMThank you, Terry for all your work on restoring things. We monsters appreciate it!
Thank you Lunkenstein! Your comments just reminded me of the broken "like" feature we once had. I need to get this fixed soon. 😊
The "Like" button has been restored. So be sure to show some love and like this post. :)
Quote from: fmofmpls on April 26, 2024, 05:10:02 PMThe "Like" button has been restored. So be sure to show some love and like this post. :)
Yeah! I gave it a LIKE.
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 26, 2024, 05:25:57 PMYeah! I gave it a LIKE.
Thanks Mike. I liked your post that liked mine. lol. Now I'm trying to replace the heart with a thumb icon instead.
Meanwhile, I'm lovin' the old logo design!
This is awesome. :)
Thanks to all who worked hard to restore this site. Is there any way to reset the black theme that I was so accustomed to?
Quote from: BRICK on April 27, 2024, 09:34:14 PMThanks to all who worked hard to restore this site. Is there any way to reset the black theme that I was so accustomed to?
I'll be adding a similar all black theme soon. It may not be the exact same one as the previous one but it should be close.
Thanks a ton! The font and color updates are much easier on the eyes.
Tapatalk is not working for me. I worked with them to solve it. They checked every thing and said it was on your end. They said you would have to download a new token. I lost the Email they sent me or I could tell you the exact name of what you need to download or update.
Test post
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q70/924/wID0qc.jpg)
Nobody told me there as gonna be a test!
Quote from: fmofmpls on April 26, 2024, 08:00:27 AMTry it now Hepcat. I changed a search engine setting.
Ir still doesn't work. I searched for the words 'wax' and then 'whistles' by Hepcat and I got zero hits! So then I searched for 'Halloween" by Hepcat and got 25 pages. But!!! The program would not allow me to go back beyond the first page! Why not? It's so frustrating here now.
:(
Could the problem be that the program is defaulting to 365 days rather than the 9999 days shown?
???
Quote from: Hepcat on June 11, 2024, 09:20:13 PMI searched for the words . .'whistles' by Hepcat and I got zero hits!
I got 5 posts.
Oh I see what's causing problems (and it's bizarre). I habitually check off "Show results as posts" because that's what I want instead of a whole long thread). When I just leave the field blank, I get four hits and they are indeed my posts.
So I'm bewildered, but at least I've found a way to make the SEARCH function work for me.
:-\