New forum observations thread

[Jerry Doe]

If it cannot find your address this is what happens.

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

Cheers

 

[pantah_good]

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

 

[frankdamp]

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

 

[bucksfizz]

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

 

[Jerry Doe]

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

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

Cheers

 

[Jerry Doe]

I will get back to you about this.

 

[L.A.B.]

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

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

 

[bucksfizz]

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

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

 

[L.A.B.]

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

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

 

[Jerry Doe]

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

 

[bucksfizz]

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

Thanks! I can now change permissions.

 

[bucksfizz]

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

 

[Jerry Doe]

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

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

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

Cheers

 

[bill]

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

 

[Jerry Doe]

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

 

[Mr. Rick]

Works okay for me as well.

 

[marshg246]

Hi Rob,

I was thinking about having an interactive map to show all users locations. I am not sure if this is a good idea or not. Its a good opportunity for me to run a survey or poll in a different thread to see how it works on this new forum. I will do that and we can vote for a user location map or not. I will vote yes.

Cheers

Have a look at B50.org Their database of bikes has several useful features. Most importantly being able to search http://b50.org/owner.htm Their map shows the models at locations. http://www.b50.org/googlemaps/map.htm I think it is a manual process. Personally, I wish for the ability to download info by model and I don't need/want any specific info on the owner, just the model, year, frame, and engine number and a rough location (country suits me).

I'm working on a R.I.P. database for Norton and Triumph and knowing what's still alive would help with that and in some cases could help owners. For instances, for Norton, I have an engine and two frames that do not match - someone might be looking for them.

 

[marshg246]

Hello everyone,

Finally we are live with the new forum. I know there are still things that need doing. Some colors are off and some fonts are wrong. My programmer and I are fixing these things while the forum is live. We have spent hours lately and need a rest.

Please dont email me if you see any oddities. Update this thread and let me know what you are seeing that needs fixing.

This is phase 1 with basic functionality and over the next weeks you will see some cool things added.

Thanks
Jerry

When I select United States when trying to add a bike to the tracker, I get this error:

Norton Commando & Classics Motorcyles - Error
Security error occurred. Please refresh the page and try again.

Using Windows 10 and I've tried Edge and Internet Explorer.

 

[Jerry Doe]

Have a look at B50.org Their database of bikes has several useful features. Most importantly being able to search http://b50.org/owner.htm Their map shows the models at locations. http://www.b50.org/googlemaps/map.htm I think it is a manual process. Personally, I wish for the ability to download info by model and I don't need/want any specific info on the owner, just the model, year, frame, and engine number and a rough location (country suits me).

I'm working on a R.I.P. database for Norton and Triumph and knowing what's still alive would help with that and in some cases could help owners. For instances, for Norton, I have an engine and two frames that do not match - someone might be looking for them.

Hi Greg,

Thanks for the info. I will check it out. I doubt the map will be changing much in the near future as I am pretty burned out working on the forum lately. I do plan on refining things. With regards to the tracking (See "Norton Commando Tracker" above) I am planning to rebuild the data base completely and it will be much more useful with more powerful features. Its just time. At the moment my priority is to get what we have reasonably stable (almost done). I need to get my 750 cylinder head off to see why it is smoking, that's next priority. I was going to do that today, but busy working on this again.

Have a good one. I'll check out the B50 forum. My good friend Glenn has a B50 and I love that bike BTW.

Jerry

 

[Jerry Doe]

When I select United States when trying to add a bike to the tracker, I get this error:

Norton Commando & Classics Motorcyles - Error
Security error occurred. Please refresh the page and try again.

Thanks for letting me know- I will fix it