Server Issues, Etc [Archive] - Page 2

Thorne

07-22-2008, 01:14 PM

I see that they've changed the format for the forums. For what it's worth, here's my two cents.

I've never been a fan of white print on a dark background. I was very happy and content with the old format.

Why the change? Is there some major software upgrade that had to be performed which forced this change? Or is it just change for the sake of change?

Far too many people seem to think that different is better. Not so! Different is merely different. More often than not, changing something just to be different is counterproductive.

Therefore I would like to put in my request for either:
1) A reversion back to the old format, black lettering on a light background; or
2) A control panel option which will allow each user to set his/her own format preference.

I don't know the difficulties and potential problems which could be associated with either of these choices, but it can't be any worse than the change that's already been made.

Two thumbs down on this one, guys. Sorry.

badlyguidedlittlemis

07-22-2008, 02:11 PM

I thought this would be simple, someone has changed the style sheet and normally the previous option is kept in
View > Page style
But sadly this is not the case.
A plea from a simple web geek to the admin bods to enable the previous CSS to be available if we wish to use it.

thepast

07-22-2008, 02:23 PM

My two cents off the record.

Gang, it's changed. It's changed for MANY reasons, but changed nonetheless. It isn't changing back.

Many love it, some like it, some don't, some couldn't care less. Such is the way of the world. On a site of thousands, that's the way it is. Ever try to get your family to agree on dinner? Or a movie? Now imagine doing that on a site for thousands... you catch the drift...

Can't have both color options open for various reasons. So suggest all you want about ways to do it, we can't on this site. It just isn't going to happen. Now, I am sure T would be more then happy to give you a nice long post about why it won't work (or maybe not so happy to do that since it takes time away from real work LMAO), but the truth is... it isn't going to work.

So, time to pull your big kid pants on, button down the hatches, and work on making all the new areas great & the older areas even better... instead of posting about the colors, why not make a post welcoming a newbie? Or a blog entry about your day or your last play session? Lots to choose from :) :)

As always, just my two cents & not the official word.

delia

fetishdj

07-22-2008, 02:33 PM

I like it, for the record. Plus the change has brought a lot of other addons which I don't recall being available before (or if they were, they were not so obvious).

My only complaint is that I used to have an insticntive feel for where all the buttons were and now its all changed I have to learn it all again... :)

badlyguidedlittlemis

07-22-2008, 02:36 PM

Many love it, some like it, some don't, some couldn't care less. Such is the way of the world. On a site of thousands, that's the way it is. Ever try to get your family to agree on dinner? Or a movie? Now imagine doing that on a site for thousands... you catch the drift...
Yes, I am quite aware that not everyone agrees, hence why we should have choices...

Can't have both color options open for various reasons. So suggest all you want about ways to do it, we can't on this site. It just isn't going to happen. Now, I am sure T would be more then happy to give you a nice long post about why it won't work (or maybe not so happy to do that since it takes time away from real work LMAO), but the truth is... it isn't going to work.
I'd like the explanation, because I bet you it can happen, I know how it can happen, why would it be so terrible to ave something users want on a forum they help make great?

So, time to pull your big kid pants on, button down the hatches, and work on making all the new areas great & the older areas even better... instead of posting about the colors, why not make a post welcoming a newbie? Or a blog entry about your day or your last play session? Lots to choose from :) :)
As users of this site, we choose to post what and where we wish to, please don't tell us where to devote our time.

hopperboo

07-22-2008, 02:36 PM

Sweet new look.

+1

(I feel dangerous on here with the black and red colors too). ;)

thepast

07-22-2008, 02:40 PM

Took my entire post the wrong way, but such is your privilege and right...

Good luck, and enjoy the site.

hopperboo

07-22-2008, 02:56 PM

Well like I said in the other thread...I hearted the new look.

Makes me feel dangerous.

Arria

07-22-2008, 03:00 PM

I am still waiting for the day on which I will try to log in and find a blank page with a little message: "Dear User, due to all the whining we decided to let you go ahead and re-create the forum as you like it best, have fun".

I´d like to remind some people on here that this forum is FREE and its admins should not be treated like paid personnel who owe you a favour or must do everything according to your liking.

delia and T, thanks for the good work, keep it up.

And yeah, I hate the new layout, but I think I can get used to it, as I did before.

*grins*

Kuskovian

07-22-2008, 03:31 PM

Well said Arria. Well said indeed.

How child like to complain about a free sites color scheme.

MitchC

07-22-2008, 03:35 PM

When I first joined the site last year, it used to be black background with yellow lettering. While I did find the powder blue a little easier to read than the black, this is fine. The main thing is that I'm a member of the site, and that the site works.

Mitch

angelic.zest

07-22-2008, 04:07 PM

yeah im really feeling the black and red

_ID_

07-22-2008, 04:14 PM

Still think custom colors would be nice. I also would like the option of setting all the text in the forms a certain color of my choosing that is easy for me to read.

Thorne

07-22-2008, 07:12 PM

Well said Arria. Well said indeed.

How child like to complain about a free sites color scheme.

There's a big difference between complaining and making suggestions. As you say, it's a free site and they can do whatever they want. I've said the same thing in the past about other changes.

That doesn't mean we can't make our feelings known, and make suggestions which we feel might improve the site. They don't have to accept them, but it doesn't hurt to hear them.

Now, whining about it repeatedly would be childish. For my part, I've had my say. That's all there is to it. Unless they ask my opinion, I'm through with commenting on it. But if they make other cosmetic changes, I'll make my feelings known about them, too, either positive or negative.

davesmistress

07-22-2008, 07:24 PM

I'm Loving it...

Warbaby1943

07-22-2008, 07:32 PM

I hate it because it is hard on the eyes. But I'm sure no matter what the reason it won't matter in the least.

good_girl

07-22-2008, 07:47 PM

the change has brought a lot of other addons which I don't recall being available before (or if they were, they were not so obvious).

I like the new layout and ya, I see things here that I may have overlooked before so I'm happy

My only complaint is that I used to have an insticntive feel for where all the buttons were and now its all changed I have to learn it all again... :)

seems like they changed the rules on you again LOL

I find the color a bit hard on my eyes to...but that may just be a good thing...I spend way too much time here as it is :D I do like the look though...much more dungeon like than powder blue

caligirl{Rob}

07-22-2008, 07:56 PM

I have the utmost respect and yes it is a free site, but many of us do support the sponsors, and somehow voicing an opinion or dislike for something, or questioning if something that was there and is gone will return is "whining" I think the varied membership makes this site the success that it is. I don't think very many if any need to reminded of the sites status as free, and I believe that for the most part opinions stated are meant as that to offer up an opinion...I hope that as this wonderful site continues to grow and thrive no one feels stifiled to believe that to offer a suggest or voice dislike, I strongly believe it is a strong aspect of the success here...the willingness of the Administrators to have an open ear...

crosses arms and puts on best pouty face.........So there! lmao (smiles sweetly at the two T's!)

I am still waiting for the day on which I will try to log in and find a blank page with a little message: "Dear User, due to all the whining we decided to let you go ahead and re-create the forum as you like it best, have fun".

I´d like to remind some people on here that this forum is FREE and its admins should not be treated like paid personnel who owe you a favour or must do everything according to your liking.

delia and T, thanks for the good work, keep it up.

And yeah, I hate the new layout, but I think I can get used to it, as I did before.

*grins*

Warbaby1943

07-22-2008, 08:04 PM

Ozme52

07-22-2008, 10:41 PM

LOL. Go to the archives and this conversation is fully repeated... not once but multiple times just since I've been here.

I didn't like the last version.
Loved the one prior to that.
Indifferent to the one before that one.

This one rocks.

May I be the first to say I despise the next version of the board? ;)

Torq

07-22-2008, 10:58 PM

Chuckdom19

07-22-2008, 11:10 PM

Yah, well you can't get more than three people to decide on when and where to have lunch, much less on a major change like this.

But someone has to steer the boat, folks, and that person gets to decide where the boat goes.

Thanks to all involved for all the hard work and changes!

Including my name change. It's more appropriate now. And descriptive.

Former chksng19
Now chuckdom19

gagged_Louise

07-23-2008, 05:21 AM

I really like the contrast between the broad red bands and the black/charcoal background (soft black, not hard dead black). It feels easy to read and somehow in style, so off the cuff I have no trouble with this change.

thrall

07-23-2008, 05:31 AM

Hello...

I cant find it.......

There used to be a "members list' button in the top tool bar...and i cant find it anymore.....

hey that rhymes......lol...

Is it somewhere else that im not looking????

MitchC

07-23-2008, 05:51 AM

Thrall, go to the top of the task bar, and click where it says main. In the far left hand corner, there will be a box that says "Site Navigation" . Scroll down, and it's about halfway down.

Hope that helps.

Mitch

Warbaby1943

07-23-2008, 06:03 AM

MitchC

07-23-2008, 06:06 AM

You're welcome, Warbaby. It took me a bit to figure it out last night, but I finally did.

Mitch

thrall

07-23-2008, 07:50 AM

You're welcome, Warbaby. It took me a bit to figure it out last night, but I finally did.

Mitch

Thanks Mitch!

caligirl{Rob}

07-23-2008, 08:49 AM

Then one final suggestion..........do away with the suggestion box

Ok Folks,,,,

In the words of one of the most famous people in USA History Abraham Lincoln,,, a quote

"You can please all of the people some of the time,,, you can please some of the people all of the time,,, but you can NEVER please all of the people all of the time,,"

In addition,,, a thread for all to view :eek: dated 01-07-2008

http://www.bdsmlibrary.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13873

Welcome :wave: to the #1 HOTTTTTTTTTEST BDSM Site on the Internet !!!!!!

Enjoy ,,, Be Well

T

:icon176::icon176::icon176:

gemmy

07-23-2008, 09:31 AM

Wow lmao I can't believe all the complaints *shakes head*

Suck it up or move on - we all know you won't so why hassle the Admins with complaints and petty whines about such insignificant things.

Can you still post?
Can you still read?
Can you still get information and ask questions to learn?
Can you still log on and meet with like-minded friends in a community?
Can you still get it all for FREE?

Sheesh, if all one has to bitch about in life is the colour of the site background, then I'd count myself as damn'd lucky!

Now, conversely - yes cali is right, if the board doesn't want suggestions, take down the suggestion box (however, I don't see any suggestions, just complaints and criticism)

I think it's a slick layout and change is good for the soul!!

As everyone else; just my two cents ;)

Warbaby1943

07-23-2008, 09:36 AM

angelic.zest

07-23-2008, 11:02 AM

i like the change, i love the red against the black, the new features are awesome, hopefully we can get the blog section up and running but i will be patient lol..

as long as i can read the text, click on the links im good with the changes...*shrugs*

caligirl{Rob}

07-23-2008, 11:07 AM

perhaps the rest should disappear and leave the like-minded...have seen those with dissenting opinions on anything dismissed as whining, when we've simply said we disagree without attacking...............goes away

Wow lmao I can't believe all the complaints *shakes head*

Suck it up or move on - we all know you won't so why hassle the Admins with complaints and petty whines about such insignificant things.

Can you still post?
Can you still read?
Can you still get information and ask questions to learn?
Can you still log on and meet with like-minded friends in a community?
Can you still get it all for FREE?

Sheesh, if all one has to bitch about in life is the colour of the site background, then I'd count myself as damn'd lucky!

Now, conversely - yes cali is right, if the board doesn't want suggestions, take down the suggestion box (however, I don't see any suggestions, just complaints and criticism)

I think it's a slick layout and change is good for the soul!!

As everyone else; just my two cents ;)

Torq

07-23-2008, 11:16 AM

Ok,,, folks,,,

We've now beaten this horse into a pile of glue,,, Time to move on,,,

have a good day,,,

T

Torq

07-23-2008, 11:20 AM

Yup,,, you can link directly there off the main page now on the left side,,, the toolbar at the top olny holds so much,,, New things were added so some had to come off,,,

Be well,,,

T

Thorne

07-23-2008, 12:44 PM

Ok Folks,,,,

In the words of one of the most famous people in USA History Abraham Lincoln,,, a quote

"You can please all of the people some of the time,,, you can please some of the people all of the time,,, but you can NEVER please all of the people all of the time,,"

In addition,,, a thread for all to view :eek: dated 01-07-2008

http://www.bdsmlibrary.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13873

Welcome :wave: to the #1 HOTTTTTTTTTEST BDSM Site on the Internet !!!!!!

Enjoy ,,, Be Well

T

Okay, I followed the link and reread what we were saying back in January. I was surprised to notice that I was not too happy with the change from a dark background to a light one! (Honestly, I don't remember that. Was it dark before?) Consequently, I'm going to have to withdraw my objections and state that "Yes, I do like it." Or at least I apparently did last year.

I will have to find a way to chastise myself, I suppose.:icon277:

caligirl{Rob}

07-23-2008, 01:17 PM

Okay, I followed the link and reread what we were saying back in January. I was surprised to notice that I was not too happy with the change from a dark background to a light one! (Honestly, I don't remember that. Was it dark before?) Consequently, I'm going to have to withdraw my objections and state that "Yes, I do like it." Or at least I apparently did last year.

I will have to find a way to chastise myself, I suppose.:icon277:

LMAO.....then be gone with you off with the other like-minded souls...LOL (note sarcasm) and brutally tears up your membership card to our petty whiners club! :D

thrall

07-23-2008, 01:58 PM

thanks Torq...

yeah i saw the new stuff.....but couldn't find the list.........i knew it was there somewhere.....lol

MitchC

07-23-2008, 05:24 PM

Youre quite welcome, thrall, my friend. Glad I could help.

Mitch

gagged_Louise

07-24-2008, 06:22 AM

Btw didn't Abe Lincoln say "You can fool some of the people all the time..." etc? Though that also implies that you can play down to and please some of them as well....

Warbaby1943

07-24-2008, 09:17 AM

Btw didn't Abe Lincoln say "You can fool some of the people all the time..." etc? Though that also implies that you can play down to and please some of them as well....But you have to want to though don't you.

AdrianaAurora

07-24-2008, 11:19 AM

*looks around* it's not just me is it???

No, I have exactly the same problem. :confused:

Thanks for asking the question. Its nice to know I am not the only one, lol. :wave:

Torq

07-24-2008, 11:44 AM

The blog area still has a bit of "Tweaking" to do not all areas and functions are fully operational,,but soon will be.

Thks for your patience

Be Well

T

good_girl

07-24-2008, 05:00 PM

Thanks for the update Torq...does this mean i should stop holding my breath for now LOL

Torq

07-24-2008, 05:01 PM

Nope..LOL,,j/k

T

_ID_

07-24-2008, 06:41 PM

The colors could change the range of the spectrum, and I would make the same suggestion every time. (did so in Jan)

Let me choose my color scheme.

I can choose my font, I can choose my text colors, I can choose my AV, I can choose all kinds of things on the site.

I know it's possible to allow custom color schemes on a site, and I know the programing isn't that difficult. Will I leave the site because I don't like the colors? Most likely not, but I will tell you that I don't come to the site as often as I used to. Mostly because I find a lack of creativity here more so than other places I frequent.

I know others have been banned because they critizise the Admin, I got close myself once for that very thing. If I do, it's no skin off my finger tips, I do go other places, and do other things with my time, and will continue to do so.

BTW, I'm not complaining, I am making a suggestion.

Also, you might know, if the site had an option to pay for membership, I would. If it meant I could dump the banner ads, and get custom colors. I wouldn't be surprised to hear others felt the same.

Torq

07-24-2008, 07:13 PM

As was back in January the same suggestions as in July the same answer. This V-bulletin and current programming will NOT support the multiple color schemes or mulitple fonts.

In addition Admins will always take and appreciate constructive criticism and open suggestions,,,BUT what will not happen or be allowed is the constant "hammering" that is received each and every time a change is made to the site.

Have members been banned because of this YUP,, including & unfortunately that again happened, Reason the member won't let it drop and move on even after multiple warnings, the member changed a "request" into a "Demand" then into an insult,of the site and a personal attack on the site owner and the Site Admin ,THAT will not be tolerated. hence that equals BANNED for life!

And again please read up this post ""The horse is already Glue"

The colors, font and main page layout are staying why simple since the change our membership has been increasing at the rate of 70-80 new members A DAY !! Stories posting UP !! Hits on the site WAY UP + 500 a day !!! Hence the overall majority LIKE !

Be Well

T

ps. PLEASE LETS MOVE ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

deigja

07-25-2008, 10:34 AM

I like the new look but I also have to say that it is exhausting to look at the dark screen for a longer time. Still the new layout is mature and I like the simplicity.
Deigja

Mad Lews

07-25-2008, 01:05 PM

Fatal error: Call to undefined function cmps_template_alter() in /home2/bdsmlibr/public_html/forums/includes/functions.php(2841) : eval()'d code on line 3

When I use http://www.bdsmlibrary.com/

I can use http://www.bdsmlibrary.com/forums/ to get here and navigate from there.
Is it me, my browser, or the site?

Mad Lews

davesmistress

07-25-2008, 01:53 PM

I just use the www.bdsmlibrary.com/forum no http

But I have the forum programmed in so I just click my icon and am here....and I rarely log out unless to clear cookies.

yourlilslave86

07-25-2008, 02:07 PM

i had problems i just went back in my history and found the forum link...works well now :)

thrall

07-25-2008, 03:02 PM

Stop typing with that penile Mad.....Get it out from between your teeth man......use your fingers and speak English with those keys......LMAO!

sorry couldn't resist...lol....*wink*

good_girl

07-25-2008, 03:06 PM

I'm getting the same thing...started yesterday :P

Mad Lews

07-25-2008, 03:19 PM

Stop typing with that penile Mad.....Get it out from between your teeth man......use your fingers and speak English with those keys......LMAO!

sorry couldn't resist...lol....*wink*

If you are referencing the avatar, the old pencil betwixt the teeth was all I was allowed whilst detained in a straight Jacket. An unfortunate misunderstanding with the authorities which was ironed out years (well ok months) ago.
You'll be happy to know I now type useing both index fingers for speed as well as emphasis.

Yours Madly
Lews

thrall

07-25-2008, 03:26 PM

If you are referencing the avatar, the old pencil betwixt the teeth was all I was allowed whilst detained in a straight Jacket. An unfortunate misunderstanding with the authorities which was ironed out years (well ok months) ago.
You'll be happy to know I now type useing both index fingers for speed as well as emphasis.

Yours Madly
Lews

LMAO......so does that just makes you a little pecker????.......HHHHMmmm.....thinking about fingers with speed and emphasis........

_ID_

07-25-2008, 07:28 PM

One more question, and this is just out of curiosity. If V bulletin won't allow it, have or are other options being considered to allow it?

Torq

07-25-2008, 07:31 PM

Not at the present time

T

Mad Lews

07-25-2008, 08:10 PM

LMAO......so does that just makes you a little pecker????.......HHHHMmmm.....thinking about fingers with speed and emphasis........

Think poking with speed and emphasis...

Torq

07-25-2008, 08:22 PM

FYI, New "Main Page" is still under some "construction" the link www.bdsmlibrary.com/forums is working fimne to bring you straight in.
New main page will be back up soooon
An if you do log in with www.bdsmlibrary.com at present you get the old old main page,lol

TY

Be Well

T

crazy_grrluk

07-26-2008, 01:58 AM

Tufty was having problems on thurs with this matter but he found the problem thurs night.

I myself is having problems that when i open the library im finding im having to sign in again.. oh and digging out my password even tho i have remember me ticked

angelic.zest

07-26-2008, 05:54 AM

yeah i had that happen to me last night, but i thought it was just me lol..

thepast

07-26-2008, 02:29 PM

Again..... WE ARE ACTIVELY MAKING CHANGES...

As T said, the front page was having a little behavioral problem. Tiger is working on it. Thanks for bringing it to our attn because it's something that yes, needed to actually be fixed. It's being fixed.

In the meantime...

Often when we are changing things around, the server reboots. This sometimes means that *gasp* you have to re-log in, or re-enter your password, or, even, heaven forbid, re-type in the actual address to the site. Yes, we're all lazy & creatures of habit & like it to just boot up perfectly. But right now, it is going to have a snag here & there. So please be patient and perhaps try what Mistress2boytoy suggested and directly come into forums at http://www.bdsmlibrary.com/forums and log in that way.

The forums DO go up & down right now, and have been for the past few days, while we make structural changes to the areas & the site & VBulletin. It is the way it HAS to work in order for the changes to be immediate. Rather then pulling the entire site down for 6-7 days to do these changes, we left it up, so you would all at least have SOMETHING, if not perfect access.

PLEASE be patient. If I sound a bit pissed off/perturbed, it's simply because Tiger & Torq are working around the clock trying to get everything up & put together and everyone is just continuing to whine about this & that... Torq will be SURE to post a "ok we're done... any remaining issues?" post as SOON as we're done updating... just as he has the previous times.

This has nothing to do with the site being free, or us not loving the members, or any other mumbo jumbo... it simply has to do with logic & real life--- Rome wasn't built in a day, the site can't be updated in a day either--it's a monster, which you don't really appreciate until you are behind the scenes & looking at the server...

Again, PLEASE just have patience, that's all we ask :) :)

~delia

Snark

07-26-2008, 06:45 PM

Thank you all, especailly Tiger & Torq. I realize that 99% of the worked goes unrealized by 99% of the users. When I clicked on my bookmarked link I came straight into the members section, withou logging in. Inever save logins or passwords, on any site, anywhere, anytime. I'm also getting a heuristic virus warning from Antivir, the bug is reported to be in my Firfox profiles and only pops up when I click the link. I'm going to do a scan and scrub...but it's possible that a critter has found it's way in here. just a great BIG THANKS!!! and a heads up.

Regards,

the Snark

crazy_grrluk

07-28-2008, 02:48 AM

lol i dont even know what the main page looks like i just come straight into the forums

fetishdj

07-28-2008, 03:23 AM

If you do a search in google for BDSM library (which is what I usually do...) the libray main page link fails with a database error but the forum link is fine.

Just thought you may want to know about this... I assume it is linked to the same problem.

Dick the Slaver

07-28-2008, 07:07 AM

I tried logging into the main page and I am getting a virus alert from my antivirus program. I have tried three computers with the same results.

Dick the Slaver

07-28-2008, 07:22 AM

My Logs indicates
Virus Identified JS/Downloader.Agent C:\Users\Richard\AppData\local\Microsoft\Windows\T emporary Internet Files\low\Content.IES\9QDKSNE\bdsmlibrary_com(1).h tm

Virus Identified JS/Downloader.Agent C:\Users\Richard\AppData\local\Microsoft\Windows\T emporary Internet Files\low\Content.IES\MET4787K\bdsmlibrary_com(1). htm

Torq

07-29-2008, 08:24 PM

Hello alll,

If your reading this you got into Forums thru the up and down of the server.

Tiger and I are working as fast as possible to get things back on line

PLEASE BE PATIENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Major issues with hard drive

Be Well

T

ps: ALL other issues are on the BACK,,back burner at present!!
ALSO,,,, Chat,,Profiles,,PM'\s are NOT working at present again PATIENCE PLEASE

good_girl

07-29-2008, 08:32 PM

thanks for the update Torq...I know you all are working very hard on this and it is appreciated...just glad I managed slipped in tonight to get my fix LOL

MitchC

07-29-2008, 08:33 PM

This is the first I've been able to get on the forum since yesterday morning. First the main page didnt load, and then it finally did a bit ago, but I couldnt surf, or post, or enter the chatroom. I'm guessing this is a general forum problem, and not my computer.

Anyone else having this problem?

Mitch

good_girl

07-29-2008, 08:36 PM

Torq just posted an update...it's not just you it is everyone...they are working hard to resolve it.

MitchC

07-29-2008, 08:38 PM

Okay, T, thanks for the update. I posted my post before I saw your post. I appreciate the dilligent effort that Tiger and you are making to get the forum back up and running. Thanks to you both.

Mitch

soulcatch

07-29-2008, 08:47 PM

Thanks for the update, your hard work is appreciated.

bip0lar

07-30-2008, 02:18 AM

thank you for the update and thanks for working so hard for all of us!

Torq

07-30-2008, 06:16 AM

Ok,, Update most server issues resolved,,, Chat is still down,,hopefully will be up later today otherwise things semi back to normal.

THANKING everyone for their PATIENCE

T

redman

07-30-2008, 06:55 AM

thanks for the update and all the hard work involved with keeping such a fine site running smoothly:) also was anyone else's computer blocking a trojan when accessing the story's page the other day, or was that what was causing the server issues?

MitchC

07-30-2008, 07:10 AM

Thank you for the update, T.

Mitch

Sea_Hunter

07-30-2008, 07:10 AM

Hang in there Torq. I can only imagine how fustrating this must be for you. Know that all of us in chat really, really, thank you for all of your hard work. Hunter.

snowflake

07-30-2008, 07:12 AM

Thanks ever so much Tiger and Torq...

I know what it is like to have your hard drive crash and server...

It can take days to gt it back up and many hours hard work and determination with some frustration mixed inbetween and alot of sighs of disappiontment when you find somethings else isn't working right as well...

So i turly appreciate all you are doing and will be very patient... cause i do understand how hard it can be...

Hugs
&
Kisses
To you both as you work hard on this

snow

Euryleia

07-30-2008, 07:27 AM

Thanks for the update.

sisterhoney61 {RW}

07-30-2008, 08:31 AM

Thanks for the update, Torq. And thank You and Tiger for working so hard on it for us. We really appreciate everything that You do to get the forum up and running!

thepast

07-30-2008, 09:52 AM

Ok folks, chat's back!

Enjoy!

DarkPoet

07-30-2008, 01:19 PM

I'll just drop by my big thanks to the staff for bringing everything back online this fast and in one piece. :wave:

Thorne

07-30-2008, 02:09 PM

Just want to add my thanks for all of your hard work. I know it isn't easy, and how much it means to hear some appreciation. I think most here agree, you guys are awesome!

"Endeavor to persevere!"
(Bonus points for identifying the quote.)

thepast

07-30-2008, 02:29 PM

Ozme52

07-30-2008, 02:40 PM

1) Still can't get into chat... just idling on the forum page from which I clicked it.

2) Haven't been able to upload an image. It's failing from both my computer and from photobucket, so the server here is the common denominator.

thepast

07-30-2008, 02:44 PM

Oz, chat's up & working... try clearing out your cookies, logging out of forums & back in. People are finding that clears their cache issues on the old chat addy that went down... also try clearing your ISP entirely: some are holding onto the old chat addy as well...

As for pics... I'll have T look into that... seems bizarre... where is the error coming?

snowflake

07-30-2008, 02:48 PM

Well... MOST things are back in one piece... Tiger's & Torq's sanity on the other hand... can't vouch for that *laughs*

The site seems to be up in one piece & everything working... if people are having a major issue with something, let us know...

giggles i know that deranged state of mind.. please pass them hugs and kisses when you find a moment of sanity in them..

and thank them for their hard work and determination to get the site back up as fast as they could.. i know how hard that can be..

Thanks delia

hugs
snow

dewran59

07-30-2008, 02:51 PM

Thank you so much for the update and for all your time and hard work to keep the site going again. Bravo and Well done!!!

good_girl

07-30-2008, 03:52 PM

also was anyone else's computer blocking a trojan when accessing the story's page the other day, or was that what was causing the server issues?

Last night mine blocked a trojan...didn't try again until now and all seems well

Can't say it enough...thanks to everyone who keeps this site up and running

Torq

07-30-2008, 06:04 PM

OK,ALLLL

quick update,,,so far so good!!!! Server / hard drive repaired systems back on line things appear stable. Chat back on as well,,etc,,, IF there are any oddities PLEASE send me a PM!!!

ALSO a few have noticed that you can no longer 'edit' a post,, at present until we can fix some issues with that feature it has been temp. suspended,,,, will get it back updated ASA.

THANK EVERYONE for your PATIENCE

Be Well

T

fetishdj

07-31-2008, 01:24 AM

Thanks ever so much Tiger and Torq...

I know what it is like to have your hard drive crash and server...

It can take days to gt it back up and many hours hard work and determination with some frustration mixed inbetween and alot of sighs of disappiontment when you find somethings else isn't working right as well...

So i turly appreciate all you are doing and will be very patient... cause i do understand how hard it can be...

Is it just me that read this as a euphamism for impotence?

Maybe I need help... :)

I did wonder what had happened yesterday and glad to see that it is all sorted now. Hopefully this is the last of the big update crashes...

Torq

07-31-2008, 09:12 PM

Ok, Folks receiving alot of PM's about the post "edit" feature.

At the present time the feature is dis-abled due to techinical dificulties.

HENCE, PLEASE make sure you proof-read your post PRIOR to posting

Still working on the issue and will be re-established as soon as.

Thanks again all for your PATIENCE!!

Be Well

T

gagged_Louise

08-01-2008, 12:31 AM

Far as I can see the function is working again - I didn't notice it had been gone, so it must have been only a matter of a bunch of hours. Thanx for looking it over.

Logic1

08-01-2008, 02:19 AM

I have gotten the exact same when I try and log on to this site at times.
+ I get some other sites at times like libraryHD and other crap like that. Some new features or what is up?

Logic1

08-01-2008, 02:21 AM

Getting virus alerts when trying to acess a site I have been a member to for about a year or so isnt something I consider safe for my poor computer or anything else for that matter, and neither is the rerouts.

_ID_

08-01-2008, 07:25 AM

Thorne

08-01-2008, 01:08 PM

In order to determine if it's a virus, your program should tell you the name of the virus, not just where it is.

That way others can determine if we have had the same problem, with the same file.

Also see if when you use an alternate browser, rather than Internet explorer, if you get the same result. If you don't it's application based, if you do, it's probably server based.

I only access with Firefox, and I have NOT gotten any virus alerts. My anti-virus and firewall software is kept up-to-date, so if it's there I would expect to get an alert.
One nice feature I've found with Firefox is a plug-in which lets the user control all Java scripting. I can allow scripting for BDSM Library without allowing it for the ads on the pages. I can also allow cookies for the library but block them for the advertisers.
And no, I don't own stock!

Ozme52

08-01-2008, 01:22 PM

It, in fact, may be a trojan... and it named itself after a cookie.

note that it's not a dot com but rather and underscore com, the parenthetical (1) furthers that thought for me...

I use only IE with McAfee, McAfee Site Advisor, and the Microsoft default firewall and have seen nothing amiss here at the library.

Ozme52

08-01-2008, 03:49 PM

Me too. Not a problem on my browser. IE vers 7.0.5730.13

Ozme52

08-01-2008, 03:55 PM

Still having a problem uploading an attachment.... jpg specifically.

Checked the size... tried several sizes. (3)

Loaded as a profile picture no problem, just the Manage Attachment method, failing after pressing the Upload button.

Still had it today. Those pics uploaded to other sites, including photobucket, no problem.

Also tried, from the Manage Attachment page, to upload from the web, i.e., photobucket (upload, not hotlink) and it failed from there as well.

thanx in advance.

Logic1

08-02-2008, 03:42 AM

mine´s with Firefox too and I get it at home and not at work but that is perhaps because I have other firewalls and virusprotections home and at work.
I also expect to get a warning when something is up since I also keep all the protection up to date.
AVG is my antivirus and I find it real good.

Logic1

08-02-2008, 03:43 AM

I got no edit function and I use Firefox if that makes any difference.

Dick the Slaver

08-02-2008, 04:42 AM

Everything is working ok now. I have not received any warings from AVG since I posted this warning a few days ago. I have AVG on two computers and Avast on a third. They all reported the same results.

thrall

08-02-2008, 09:25 AM

hello.....

I cant find the edit button.....:eek:.........you know....me and my spelling errors......lol

http://www.bdsmlibrary.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16629

thanks
t

Thorne

08-02-2008, 01:25 PM

No edit button here, but then, I don't neeeed one. I nevere makee misteaks.

Well, hardyly evere. only oncer in a bloo mune.

Danm it! werse the diet botton!

Like Logic1, I use Firefox. Haven't tried in IE. Oh, well. Just have to be careful. At least the spell check works!

fantazmaster

08-03-2008, 12:22 AM

Rowen

08-03-2008, 10:48 AM

Torq

08-03-2008, 12:46 PM

Unknown Will look into when possible,,

Anyone else, with same issue??

T

Torq

08-03-2008, 12:46 PM

Good to know TY

T

js207

08-03-2008, 01:20 PM

Acces problem solved: As some of you may have noticed I couldn't acces the site for days. The problem was the Vodafone UMTS conscription! As soon as I was back on DSL I could connect.
Why Vodafone blocks acces is unkown to me. The vendor stated it may or may not be caused by a server blocking acces per cellphone numbers. Anyway, perhaps of use for other unlucky desperate ones..

When I was using a Vodafone data connection, by default 'adult' content was filtered (this site almost certainly qualifies!) - I had to provide a credit card (which was billed £1, which they credited to my account) as proof of age before they'd remove that bar. As I recall, it was easier with my current Vodafone account (just select an option in the online account manager).

Ozme52

08-03-2008, 03:40 PM

DownTown Amber mentioned to me she had tried as well.

DowntownAmber

08-03-2008, 08:38 PM

Yup, same issue here Torq. Thanks!

fantazmaster

08-04-2008, 03:43 AM

Unknown Will look into when possible,,

Anyone else, with same issue??

T

Just tried to upload again a few mintes ago,Torq.I tried one small jpeg file and it gave the same Upload Error:"Upload of file failed". LOL,here I was thinking there was some sort of filter blocking my Vintage images from being uploaded.But alas several members are having the same error with other images.

thepast

08-04-2008, 07:19 AM

Ozme52

08-04-2008, 02:57 PM

Ok, folks, we've narrowed down the possibilities as to where the problem lies with the attachment issue... We are assuming the problem is coming when you're posting into Photo Library. If it's a problem elsewhere & NOT there, let us know. the new issue is that it might take a week or two, since the problem isn't just a simple box that needs to be checked in the Panel (which is, oddly enough, sometimes the problem)...

T's aware of the issue now, so he'll work on it and post back when it's fixed.

Could be delia. Timing is different but the photo uploaded elsewhere (and deleted before it was approved... if you remember) and then I 'decided' a week later to put it in the self-portrait section... and that's where the failure occurs.

Ozme52

08-04-2008, 03:03 PM

Ok, Folks receiving alot of PM's about the post "edit" feature.

At the present time the feature is dis-abled due to techinical dificulties.

Torq! I wonder if this "feature" delia discussed in the attachment problem could be similar...

Ok, folks, we've narrowed down the possibilities as to where the problem lies with the attachment issue... We are assuming the problem is coming when you're posting into Photo Library. If it's a problem elsewhere & NOT there, let us know. the new issue is that it might take a week or two, since the problem isn't just a simple box that needs to be checked in the Panel (which is, oddly enough, sometimes the problem)...

T's aware of the issue now, so he'll work on it and post back when it's fixed.

Because I currently have an edit button (and it works fine) in the Inroductions threads but not other places.

Hope this provides a clue.

thepast

08-04-2008, 03:23 PM

Hi Oz,

We know exactly what "happened" to the edit button... it has been temporarily disabled (by the Admins) for misuse. When the situations where the misuse occured are cleared up, and other things are handled, Torq will re-evaluate the edit button's use on the main forums areas... until then... I advise spell check for most of the threads *GRINS*

In terms of the attachment issue... it's a whole different bag of beans... the edit button was an affirmative decision to disable, the attachment issue hasn't resolved since we updated the server. It could be up to a week or two before it's resolved, because a.) there are a few odds & ends that are taking precedent over it, b.) it involves T & Tiger doing some time-consuming troubleshooting together, and c.) we don't know the exact root of the problem...

Thanks everyone for hanging in there on this...

d

Torq

08-04-2008, 05:06 PM

OK,,Thread may seem odd,,simple just merged 4 different but the same 'issue' threads together.

I reference to the "edit" feature still work in progress, feature is currently turned off in most areas and will be put back as soon as the "timing" issue is resolved.

The "attachment" feature,, very odd only a very very small group is having any issue,,this alone makes it 100 times harder to 'fix' or narrow down what actual problem is,, it's in the plate but not a super high priority!

As far as the fatal error that was the server crash issue,,that "at present" is resolved!

As far as the virus alert issue , a problem of this nature is inherent on any internet website, please advise me if you see any of these alerts. This could be multiple issues either your net/computer and/or the net or server issues as well?? Thats a pure unknown until its traced!

Again all PLEASE PLEASE be patient,, issues have there priorities!! I fully understand that somethingmay be "Your" priority but it may NOT be the sites same priority. PLEASE be patient.

THANKS ALLLLL

T

fantazmaster

08-05-2008, 01:54 AM

No problem on the patience thing there,Torq.I am in the IT engineering business myself and fully appreciate your situation in resolving these issues****us I appreciate the explanation you took the time to give here on this issue.

OK,,Thread may seem odd,,simple just merged 4 different but the same 'issue' threads together.

I reference to the "edit" feature still work in progress, feature is currently turned off in most areas and will be put back as soon as the "timing" issue is resolved.

The "attachment" feature,, very odd only a very very small group is having any issue,,this alone makes it 100 times harder to 'fix' or narrow down what actual problem is,, it's in the plate but not a super high priority!

As far as the fatal error that was the server crash issue,,that "at present" is resolved!

As far as the virus alert issue , a problem of this nature is inherent on any internet website, please advise me if you see any of these alerts. This could be multiple issues either your net/computer and/or the net or server issues as well?? Thats a pure unknown until its traced!

Again all PLEASE PLEASE be patient,, issues have there priorities!! I fully understand that somethingmay be "Your" priority but it may NOT be the sites same priority. PLEASE be patient.

THANKS ALLLLL

T

MitchC

08-07-2008, 04:14 PM

This may seem a small issue, but I think maybe a forum banner was changed. I have tried accessing the forum through my homepage that its on, and the internet. The button for deletion of private message receipts is blocked on my computer, so if someone confirms a message, I cannot delete the receipt for it. If anyone has any ideas about how I can remedy this, it would be appreciated. Thank you.

Mitch

MitchC

08-07-2008, 07:18 PM

I got the answer I was seeking to this. Please disregard this thread. Thank you.

Mitch

Torq

08-07-2008, 08:11 PM

Edit feature should now be repaired,,, back to normal,,, 30 minute time limit on post editing as it was!

Thanks for your Patience,,

Still working on other issues

T

Ozme52

08-08-2008, 12:38 AM

...cropped up for me today.

Suddenly, the page width is too large and I have a scroll bar along the bottom for left-right scrolling.

fetishdj

08-08-2008, 02:51 AM

Yes, I have this too...

Tufty

08-08-2008, 03:13 AM

Yep, same here

Torq

08-08-2008, 04:47 AM

Yup, Started last night ?
Already looking into issue

Thks,

T

Kuskovian

08-08-2008, 05:28 PM

Also why can't we access our titles area?

Was this feature removed from our control?

Never mind I can access my own now. LOL. My girl was asking me earlier about it so I figured I would ask the experts.

Tiger

08-08-2008, 07:40 PM

I'm trying to figure this out. So far I can't duplicate it. Shows up correctly for me on 2 different comps and several browsers. Any more info on what you think is causing it would help.

davesmistress

08-08-2008, 07:57 PM

On my screen it looks like there is more empty black area on the right, and that the page is set closer to the left....so you have to scroll right to see the entire post, it is not centered.

Just my 2 cents..

denuseri

08-08-2008, 10:59 PM

it showed up for me like that too, but after i posted in the forums sometimes it would go back to normal, also sometimes when logging in it would give me two different log in places on the same screen

oh and as my owner mentioned it wont let me put my personalized title back up, when i was made a "Greeter" my "keeping the k in kajira" somhow disapeared and my details section of user cp doesnt have a place to correct it anymore

Ozme52

08-09-2008, 12:33 AM

I'm trying to figure this out. So far I can't duplicate it. Shows up correctly for me on 2 different comps and several browsers. Any more info on what you think is causing it would help.

Could the default "best viewed at nnn resolution" have changed?

Or is there a 'window width' for the size of box within which the post is displayed.

I've even seen an instance where the text overextended the display box with no way to bring it within the boundaries. but not today... I only saw that once or twice yesterday.

Ozme52

08-09-2008, 12:40 AM

I've taken a pair of screen shots for you... just in case it helps.

Ozme52

08-09-2008, 12:42 AM

Well, it said it uploaded... maybe in the attachments... called

screenshot.doc

crazy_grrluk

08-09-2008, 12:57 AM

Not that I am overly bothered but what is happening to the post counter?

I have just been browsing the forums and came accross Warbaby1948's last post. 2 days ago he finished up on 60,100 posts but it is now saying he has 59,974 posts and I also noticed that Master's... Sadistic1's post count has dropped as well from just over 30,000 posts down to 29,750 posts.

Is there a glitch in the system somewhere?

cg

gagged_Louise

08-09-2008, 01:59 AM

I second cg: noticed that the stats went past 33K last night but overnight it seems to have gone down with 300. Not a big issue as numbers go, but I'd like to know the post count is working reliably. Or have some old threads been deleted somewhere?

Sadistic1

08-09-2008, 05:24 AM

Yes I would like to know whats going on as well.

thepast

08-09-2008, 08:36 AM

Seriously?

No one's threads are being deleted, they aren't going anywhere. The only place they get moved is down into the archives if they're over a yr old, and trust me, they still get counted into your post count. No one is magically going in & deleting your posts or threads--a.) we don't have that kind of time to waste, b.) it would serve no purpose, c.) refer to a & b.

We'll add it to the list of things to look at... But I can flat out tell you that right now we have about 20-30 other things on the list that far supercede the fact that the post counter is fluxing.

Posts aren't being deleted. I think that's the key to this one. Everything else is... well...

thepast

08-09-2008, 08:39 AM

denu--your user title is greeter, and you're now in the greeter user group, so can't be changed, so that's why you get that.

As for the bizzare scroll problem... I am getting it as well. Using IE, Windows Vista.

Tiger, from my end... the problem seems to be that suddenly the front page auto-adjusted wide. It used to be that the "last post" column didn't match up on each group of subforums & now it does, lengthening the "forum title & description" column MUCH wider & hence the screen widening...

denuseri

08-09-2008, 08:48 AM

oh okies ty delia

craven

08-09-2008, 09:47 AM

I am using safari as my browser and the screen is great sat in the centre there is a scroll bar at the bottom but i dont need it the screen is dead centre, good work guys.

Ozme52

08-09-2008, 10:00 AM

I am using safari as my browser and the screen is great sat in the centre there is a scroll bar at the bottom but i dont need it the screen is dead centre, good work guys.

Most people don't use safari... so, no. Not fixed yet.

Tiger, perhaps the default font is now somehow larger?

Thorne

08-09-2008, 11:45 AM

gagged_Louise

08-09-2008, 02:08 PM

Yep, I'm getting that too. But I didn't really notice because it's much less obvious - the page appears just a tiny bit wider than the screen, and that bit is to the right side, so it slips from sight. Could be depending on the monitor of course (my monitor is old and hoary but effective, around 14" and I haven't updated the drivers for a long time). Using Windows XP, IE6 SP1 - and a second browser, Opera 9.50, where it looks completely okay.

Ozme52

08-09-2008, 05:42 PM

Don't know if it helps, but I'm using Firefox and my monitor resolution is set for 1152x864 pixels, and I am not having any problems.

When I switch to IE I lose part of the last column (either Posts, in the Welcome page, or Views in the Thread listings.) There's a scroll bar at the bottom to let me see these columns.

Maybe this will help you narrow down the problem.

Interesting, in that, for example, imported links such as the 7 jasmin links were smaller from left to right, but the board itself didn't change. Leads me to believe some set of 'appearance parameters' were changed or reinterpretted.

Torq

08-09-2008, 06:09 PM

OK,, take a look folks appears to be "fixed" post counter fixed,, viewing should be for all

Thks

T

angelic.zest

08-09-2008, 06:43 PM

gotcha!!

eVile

08-10-2008, 03:12 PM

I've been trying to upload some photo attachments but ever since the site overhaul it seems they always fail. I'm on a mac with osx and I've tried uploading in Safari and Firefox. Any ideas?

Torq

08-10-2008, 04:45 PM

It's on the list of TTD

Thks.

T

angelic.zest

08-11-2008, 08:20 AM

i noticed on the top of this page there are tabs for sections of the forum...but i dont see the "Member lookup/search" tab...is there a reason its not at the top or am i looking in the wrong spot? Lol

also could be the fact that im sleeeeeppppppppppppppy!

Ozme52

08-11-2008, 08:45 AM

I notice it too, yesterday.

Gone on purpose? If not... there are strange things happening, one of which is this window size problem... Could they all be related?

A versioning problem with the new server?

Chuckdom19

08-11-2008, 09:06 AM

I think "tasking" has taken its place.

Torq

08-11-2008, 09:51 AM

Threads merged same question,,

Thanks all

T

HisKitty

08-11-2008, 10:51 AM

so sorry in advance, lol.

I see at the bottom of some forums that it says "You MAY edit your own posts in here" but I can't figure out for the life of me how to edit my own posts. xD

Help, please :blurp_ani

Torq

08-11-2008, 10:57 AM

Click edit buton,,scroll down page ,,edit,, save
Keep in mind you can only edit up to 30 minutes after you post. otherwise its as is

Be Well
T

Escritor

08-11-2008, 12:03 PM

Seems the only way to change one's nick is through a message here, am I right?

If it's not too much trouble, I'd like to change my nick from slvWriting to Escritor (which is basically the same name, but in Spanish, and with no slv prefix, since I'm a switch and is "more correct" that way)

Thanks in advance!! :) :wave:

Ozme52

08-11-2008, 01:38 PM

If you don't get an answer, you should PM Torq or delia.

The response to a posting usually takes longer.

Ozme52

08-11-2008, 01:53 PM

Oh thank gawd... I thought I'd totally lost my mind cuz I never noticed the posts from two weeks ago when I added mine to zesty's.

Tricky bastard!!! :rolleyes:

thrall

08-11-2008, 03:44 PM

Oh thank gawd... I thought I'd totally lost my mind cuz I never noticed the posts from two weeks ago when I added mine to zesty's.

Tricky bastard!!! :rolleyes:

lol....as i recall at the time...its because you were worried about your tires going flat and what to do with that pesky dip stick.......lol

HisKitty

08-12-2008, 06:36 PM

Ohhhhhhhh that must be it xD

Only have 30 minutes, didn't know that! Thank you so much :D

I think I'll practice on this post.

Edit: yay it works

_ID_

08-12-2008, 07:04 PM

What about the ability to delete an accidental double post? Or delete a post just made? Maybe make the time limit 5 minutes.

tired.of.vanilla{DJ}

08-12-2008, 07:12 PM

Love your icon!

Widget

08-12-2008, 11:46 PM

done

Escritor

08-15-2008, 11:47 AM

done

Thank you very much!!!

Asmodeuss

08-16-2008, 01:02 AM

I wanted to add instant messenger to my contact info but i can't
figure out how any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

davesmistress

08-16-2008, 01:26 AM

In your user control panel....choose the option edit my details.....scroll down there are windows for messengers then just save it.

Widget

08-16-2008, 01:26 AM

go to your user cp link on top of the page,

The User Control Panel (also known as the User CP) is where you control your personal settings, options and preferences. To visit the User CP, you must have first registered on the forums. Once logged in, click on 'User CP' in the header bar near the top of the page.

go to edit your details and fill in the information on the bottom boxes for messaging info.

Asmodeuss

08-16-2008, 02:04 AM

Thank you both for your help.

Kevin100

08-16-2008, 02:33 PM

Hello all,

I need some instruction for entering the chat room using either the opera or the seamonkey browser.
whenever I click the tab a new window opens but remains blank. I have looked at the settings and I cannot see what is wrong, maybe some sort of java plug in is needed, but they seem to installed.
I would like to use firefox or IE, but they are both crashing the vista operating system.
Any help would be appreciated

kevin

Torq

08-16-2008, 03:13 PM

log into java.com download the latestjava,,I beleive its version 9 or 10 should work after that.

T

Shadoww

08-17-2008, 05:37 AM

Perhaps I am simply being clumsy as well as new. But. clicking back to the forum when on the library I notice a button “BDSMacademy”. However, clicking on it gets me to this forum and I don’t see an Academy at all.

Is this BDSM Academy an advanced section of the Writer’s Society? Or does it give tutorials on BDSM? I am curious and would like to know where can I find it.

Torq

08-17-2008, 09:27 AM

Answer,,The "Academy" WAS an old area of the Library. It no longer exists. It had nothing to do with the Writers area.

Be Well
T

Tufty

08-19-2008, 03:07 PM

You must have a list of TTD like mine...it never gets any shorter :D

I have a couple of entries for the Photo/Picture contest that I can't upload, but I'm sure the problem is being looked at.

Torq

08-21-2008, 12:37 PM

OK, Folks try pics uploading now,, problem ""Should"" BE Fixed""

Crosses fingers,,LOL

Thanks Allll

T

Tufty

08-21-2008, 02:08 PM

Yes, seems to be working now.

Thanks, Torq

Shadoww

08-27-2008, 02:46 AM

Thank you. I will stick to the writer's block then!

Torq

08-27-2008, 11:22 AM

YW

Be Well
T

Torq

08-27-2008, 12:10 PM

LOL, Uncrosses fingers

YW

Be Well
T

HOMER2

08-28-2008, 08:12 AM

I tried to post a visitor message this afternoon(my first day) and it told me I could not perform this function. It said to refresh the page and log in again. I was logged in on each occasion and when I went back to the home page it had logged me out again. I was doing this to save PMing people. Can anyone help me please?

davesmistress

08-28-2008, 03:30 PM

Try checking the "remember me" box when you log in...the site reads cookies and has to remember you from page to page.

Hope that helps

MitchC

08-28-2008, 03:51 PM

My private messages are doing the same thing. I'm recieving email notices of the private message, with the person's message to me in the email, but no writing in the message. Maybe theres a glitch in the system.

Mitch

davesmistress

08-28-2008, 04:25 PM

Hummm no words in our posts

MitchC

08-28-2008, 04:28 PM

When I'm on the forum, I cannot see writing of any private messages I have saved in my box, or any posts or visitor messages I've made after a certain time. Yet, I can click on a post in the "Find all posts option" and see some writing. I also cannot see anyone else's posts after a certain time. Others claim they arent having this problem. Is there work being done, or a glitch in the forum? Someone said they think its my computer. I changed my homepage, and went and posted on the foot site I belong to, and everything seems fine there.

Any info would be appreciated. This is really weird. Thank you.

MitchC

MitchC

08-28-2008, 04:31 PM

Whew, thank God its not just me! Thank you so much, DavesMistress. You just saved my life.

Mitch

babysamantha

08-28-2008, 04:33 PM

This happened to me. I can't see anything Mitch posted in his post ^

MitchC

08-28-2008, 04:41 PM

There must be a glitch with the forum. Daves Mistress sent me a pm and a profile message, no words or message.

Mitch

davesmistress

08-28-2008, 06:10 PM

Just trying to see if here.

Torq

08-28-2008, 06:12 PM

Well this is odd to say the least???
T

Torq

08-28-2008, 06:43 PM

Well lets see test 1 2,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Torq

08-28-2008, 06:44 PM

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx

Tiger

08-28-2008, 06:51 PM

TestTESTTEST

Tiger

08-28-2008, 06:51 PM

Teststestststesetststs

Torq

08-28-2008, 07:47 PM

Fized,,back up and working just a glitch

TY

T

Torq

08-28-2008, 07:48 PM

OK Fixed,, issue resolved,, just a glitch

TY

T

Shadoww

08-28-2008, 09:02 PM

Can not see the text of some of the/my post on the "banned question" thread. Looked at my options and settings but can not see what is wrong.
What setting must I change to read all texts?

HOMER2

08-29-2008, 08:11 AM

Don't know if it was the glitch or because I did not do the "remember me" bit, but it is working now - thanks to all of you for that

:wave:

samm

08-29-2008, 03:15 PM

There is indeed text missing here and there in different posts from different users. Only the smileys remain. But when you click "quote" the text is still there, so it is not completely gone, just not showing.

Even some posts are completely missing if I'm not mistaking... or maybe the post was just deleted by it's writer and it's just a coincidence.

Hope you're right and it's fixed now. Fast response Torq :)

thrall

08-30-2008, 04:45 PM

Hello.....

Been away for a bit.....and yes i too am having the same problem with missing post text........only the smiles are there. I haven't tried quoting anything though to see if its there

Magician

08-31-2008, 11:34 AM

Hello.....

Been away for a bit.....and yes i too am having the same problem with missing post text........only the smiles are there. I haven't tried quoting anything though to see if its there

Hi
New here :hihi: ( be gentle - for a while at least ;) ) but was wondering about the posts with missing text. It makes more sense now, so that's one question answered already.

goddessnatasha

09-03-2008, 07:08 AM

Hi everyone. I am very new to this planet (bdsmlibrary, I mean)
I have personal info on My page but would like to garnish with some
photos of moi. Can someone tell Me how to go about it?

grazie,

Goddess Natasha

Tufty

09-06-2008, 03:06 PM

Hello Natasha

If you go to your 'Profile' page, you will see an option to add an album. If you click on the 'Add Album' option it opens a new page. Give your album a name/description and create your album. You will then be taken to a new page and given the option to upload your pictures.

Hope this helps you.

Tufty

orchidsoul

09-08-2008, 05:29 PM

When I log out it states that I have logged out and all cookies are clear.

But when I come back to bdsmlibrary.com... I'm automatically logged in and it's like I never logged out.

Any ideas?
Thanks for any insight :)

cheers
OS

Ozme52

09-08-2008, 10:42 PM

Try uncheck the 'remember me' box. (I think.)

orchidsoul

09-09-2008, 08:26 AM

I was thinking that... but I don't know how to get back to that box. Is there a way presuming I accidentally checked it off at some point?

When I go to the site, the home page already has me logged in :confused:

Thanks Oz!

yourlilpet2158

09-09-2008, 10:52 AM

Hi! I have the cutest avatar/profile pic that I'd like to display with my username on forum posts, etc. Can anyone help me with doing this? I read the FAQ, which said you can upload pictures via the User Control Panel, but I can't find that anywhere. Thanks :-)

Thorne

09-09-2008, 12:40 PM

At the top of the forum screen is a list of links to various areas of the Library, Main - Stories - Forums, etc. About halfway across is the User CP. That will take you where you need to go. Just make sure you're logged in, first.

Ozme52

09-09-2008, 03:37 PM

logoff and immediately logon again without checking the box... it's a checkbox next to the logon dialogue.

Then try your logout (and leaving) and later return to see if that's the problem.

Otherwise, you might also try cleaning out all your cookies and browsing history... but I for one, hate doing that as ALL of you automated logins will have to be refreshed... so you better know all your passwords everywhere you go.

orchidsoul

09-09-2008, 08:14 PM

I think it's cleaning cookies for me...

Thank you for your suggestion. i just tried it, and it appeared as if I logged in... but the reality is once I log out, leave www.bdsmlibrary.com, and then come back.. there's no log in needed... just a 'welcome, orchidsoul'! haha

it's very strange. thanks for your help. I'll try the cookies.

cheers

orchidsoul

09-09-2008, 08:18 PM

cleared my cookies and all's well in the log in front.

Thanks so much for your help :)

fellintobed

09-11-2008, 11:32 PM

I'm on a different forum that seems to use the same coding, and on that one the User CP shows all threads I've posted in that have new activity since my last post. It's an easy way to keep track of the threads I'm participating in.

Ever since I joined this forum, the User CP always says "no subscribed threads". Do I have to manually subscribe to threads even if I post in them?

Tufty

09-12-2008, 02:32 AM

In the User CP and under the 'Settings and Option' heading, select 'Edit Options'

There you will see a section called 'Messaging and Notification' You will be able to change your thread notification options there.

thrall

09-15-2008, 06:11 PM

Hello...

where do i look for the "main page".....or is there somewhere i can look for the members list that im not seeing...lol

thanks
thrall

orchidsoul

09-15-2008, 06:40 PM

I came to let you know where it is...
and can't find it anymore myself. haha

things that make you go hmmmm...

DIXIE LASS

09-15-2008, 10:00 PM

I came to the tech forum to ask where the main page went and saw your post so this can serve as a bump as well as one solution. I think it disappeared sometime late today or tonight. The fastest/easiest way I've found is to click on "stories" (where main used to be). Then on the front page of stories there is a menu in the top left-hand corner that lets you click on "main". Awful round-a-bout-way of getting somewhere, isn't it?

DIXIE LASS

09-15-2008, 11:23 PM

I like to post in color. Often there will be 1 or 2 words that remain white. When I remember to preview a post this shows up but I still don't know if I'm doing something to cause it or, if not, if there is a way to fix it.

Just previewed this one and the word "post" is in white text. The last time I used that word the same thing happened. The word "top" also does this. I'll try it here to test it.

This is crazy. Notice that "post" and "top" did ok when I used them in the orange line.
CONFUSED????????????????? Hope this post of 3 separate posts doesn't confuse everybody else.

DIXIE LASS

09-15-2008, 11:55 PM

Sometimes the thanks button on a post doesn't show. One of 2 things then happens. The first is that on the left hand side of the post there is a message about removing thanks. If you click on that, the last one who thanked a poster is deleted but the thanks button reappears. As soon as you thank the poster the left hand message shows back up and everything is hung again. In the second situation, the thanks button is simply gone. I have noticed this twice tonight and several times in the past.
I have tried right clicking, double clicking, etc. but can't figure out how to make the button operable.

Ozme52

09-16-2008, 01:08 AM

They appear to be links to other parts of the library... and as links, take on the forum default colors for links.

"post" is six characters and not equal to the four character word post.

I'm guessing an area that will have definitions for lifestyle words. Right now, I'm not authorized to see what's behind that curtain. ;)

Ozme52

09-16-2008, 01:14 AM

And I just took a peek at the new 'Terms' area and I was right... but one of the mods should tell Tiger the direct link is blocked.

DIXIE LASS

09-16-2008, 02:33 PM

Thanks Oz, that helps. At least now I know that it's not something I'm doing wrong or need to fix.

badlyguidedlittlemis

09-16-2008, 11:54 PM

This is crazy. Notice that "post" and "top" did ok when I used them in the orange line.
CONFUSED????????????????? Hope this post of 3 separate posts doesn't confuse everybody else.

I think it's because in the orange sentence you have put quotation marks around the words, this might eliminate them from the styles of the site to he highlighted in white as they were in your green post.

Just a thought.

marter4

09-18-2008, 01:08 AM

is there no members liste available anymore??

ukMC

09-18-2008, 02:13 AM

Members list is on the left hand side under "Site Navigation" on the main page.

marter4

09-18-2008, 08:11 AM

The possibility of searching or reaching new members has been deleted; this will low the interest of this about 75%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rosebud

09-18-2008, 08:50 AM

Honey, go all the way to the top of the page...on the left side in big letters in red is "BDSM" and in white is "Library"...click on that and then on left side...you will see "site navigation" scroll down to "members list"

denuseri

09-18-2008, 12:15 PM

wellcome to the site

we are so very happy to have you here, the forums are full of great information on bdsm, as well as having a very nice personels section and chatroom

feel free to pm any of the staff or myself with conserns or questions, we are more than willing to lend a hand

hope to see more of you soon
have lots of fun exploring the site
hugs and kissess
denuseri

rosebud

09-18-2008, 07:55 PM

Another way, is to go to your profile page and in the upper-left hand corner, you will see...

BDSM Library > Members List
marter4's Profile

Click on Members List

suzy9

09-19-2008, 09:36 AM

Would someone happen to know who I could contact for a question regarding my password and the associated email address to my account?

I created the password last year sometime - and I don't remember what it is and I can't seem to find where I recorded it.

I would just have it reset, but the email address that it wants to use, I deactivated.

Can anyone help?

thrall

09-20-2008, 07:48 PM

Hi suzy

sometimes it takes the admin a bit to get back and answer these threads...you might want to try and PM Widget, Delia or Torq and ask them directly.

give it a bit of time and they will get back to you

thrall

09-20-2008, 07:49 PM

thanks for the help.....i found it now

good_girl

09-20-2008, 08:00 PM

if you click on the red and white bdsmlibrary at the top left it will take you straight there

suzy9

09-21-2008, 01:18 PM

Thanks so much,

I wasn't sure who to contact and I want to get this cleared up before there is a chance for a "your password has expired" message.

DIXIE LASS

09-22-2008, 07:28 PM

A great big THANKS, good_girl. Never would have found that. How easy.

Dixie :exellent1

Luvs Her Leash

09-25-2008, 01:23 AM

why if i am logged in, i cant pick up my friends request through my notifications??? It keeps telling me i have to log on, yet they are telling me hello???

Just a little lost,

pet

MasterBaron1945

09-25-2008, 10:25 AM

I am curious. if you want to log on anyway, what is the difference.

denuseri

09-27-2008, 07:06 AM

LOL, its also doing it in peoples signitures and everything. and now the color has changed so that even posting in yellow or white doesnt hide it,,,sighs

craven

09-28-2008, 12:59 AM

it is odd i agree, i was posting on the wall street thread and it would not let me write the word ******** it kept replacing it with asterisks, forget the coloured words, why is that happening, i had to go with home loans in the end? LOL

SMH and RMEs i have just posted this and it has done it again, the word it really wont let us write is m - o - r - t - g - a - g - e !!!! why what is soo bad about the word!!!

denuseri

09-28-2008, 08:11 AM

so******t wasnt working before eaither, it came out funny s o c i a l i s t

Tigoda

09-28-2008, 08:58 AM

its linking to a dictionary type thing, damn annoying, especially for common words,

if i say my cat, car or anything is just a little, or that I'm a little pissed i am not referring to is being my submissive in a possible age play relationship, yet that what that little orange link thinks

oh and i just did a preview,

come on people, cat? are you serious? I'm talking about my ginger furry animal damn it not

CAT

Colloquial; from cat o' nine tails: A generic term for any flogger whose lashes are braided or knotted, regardless of the number of lashes. Commentary: Knotting or braiding the lashes makes the flogger considerably more painful.

words like age play, maybe ok, but common words? that's a little off even if there is an alternate meaning and on a forum, you really want the word post to do that?

so******t wasnt working before eaither, it came out funny s o c i a l i s t

the word its blocking in the middle there is the name of a male enhancement drug offerd by every spam bot out there,

blocking the word = good, not checking to see if it part of a real other word first, not so good

same with the home loan one i suppose, i thibnk this place must have had a rash of spam bots at some point

Ozme52

09-28-2008, 09:28 AM

Right, probably the same issue with a mort-gage spam bot.

I wonder if that will get through... or this one: C1AL1S

Ozme52

09-28-2008, 09:29 AM

heh heh.

Okay, so is this an official request to eliminate the auto-links to the library dictionary?

thrall

09-28-2008, 12:09 PM

Im good with that....im in for letting it go....

I dont like the the way the ...explanation links ...look....or feel.

they seem condescending...as if we dont know what words mean.....

Tigoda

09-28-2008, 04:06 PM

I'm good with that....I'm in for letting it go....

I don't like the the way the ...explanation links ...look....or feel.

they seem condescending...as if we don't know what words mean.....

ditto,

i know I'm new back here so my opinion might not count for much but those things are going to annoy the crap out of me

how long have they been around? i kind of assumed that some one would have complained by now or they were only things that newbies saw,