*poke poke poke* Someone get me a forum geek

[Linus]

i created an album, complete wit' photos. howeva, it's only showin' up on me profile page. doesn't show up in da gallery?!!

Albums in the profile are not the same as pictures in the gallery (aka My Photo Gallery). To upload to the gallery go here: http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/gallery/

[puddin']

Albums in the profile are not the same as pictures in the gallery (aka My Photo Gallery). To upload to the gallery go here: http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/gallery/


aha, i see. silly me, i thought creatin' an album automatically put it in da gallery.

cheers...

[Talon]

My signature line is not showing up beneath my posts...why?

I have checked/rechecked it repeatedly...and it seems to work fine...until I post on a thread, and then---my sig line is a no-show.

Help please and thank you. :help:

[Linus]

My signature line is not showing up beneath my posts...why?

I have checked/rechecked it repeatedly...and it seems to work fine...until I post on a thread, and then---my sig line is a no-show.

Help please and thank you. :help:

I see it. Where are you posting and not seeing it?

[Tommi]

Elloo ello out there*

Need help setting up a Gallery for 2102 Raffle Donations Pictures.

Not in my albums, but in a

"Reunion Raffle 2012 Little Rockalypse Gallery" for donors to post their pic's.

Thanx,

Tommi

[Linus]

Elloo ello out there*

Need help setting up a Gallery for 2102 Raffle Donations Pictures.

Not in my albums, but in a

"Reunion Raffle 2012 Little Rockalypse Gallery" for donors to post their pic's.

Thanx,

Tommi

I'll go and create it and come back with a link in a few. :)

[Linus]

Ok. Here you go: http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=657 Let me know if you have any difficulties.

[Tommi]

Ok. Here you go: http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=657 Let me know if you have any difficulties.

Yea Linus. You did it.
I was able to post a picture. Awesome thanks....

[Talon]

I see it. Where are you posting and not seeing it?


On the "Quote of the day" thread....I will go back to my last post on that thread and see if it has posted or shown up, now.

Thanks.

[Talon]

On the "Quotes, sayings, poetry of the day" thread....I will go back to my last post on that thread and see if it has posted or shown up, now.

Thanks.


Yep...my sig line is still a no show beneath any of my posts.

[Linus]

Yep...my sig line is still a no show beneath any of my posts.

I did a check and you have your settings set to not display signatures of anyone on any posts. That's why you don't see it. You need to change your settings to allow that. Go to User CP and then find "Edit Options". Look for the following:

http://www.syrlinus.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Screen-Shot-2012-05-10-at-11.57.35-AM.png

Make sure there is a checkbox beside "Show Signatures".

[Talon]

I did a check and you have your settings set to not display signatures of anyone on any posts. That's why you don't see it. You need to change your settings to allow that. Go to User CP and then find "Edit Options". Look for the following:

http://www.syrlinus.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Screen-Shot-2012-05-10-at-11.57.35-AM.png

Make sure there is a checkbox beside "Show Signatures".


Thank you, Mr. Linus for your IT expertise. :bowdown:


Needless to say...that worked, Bunquito. :fastdraq:

[JustJo]

I'm trying to post some vacation pics in the gallery and it tells me they have uploaded successfully....but then they don't appear and it says "no images."

I tried uploaded them in an album, and also as a single pic, but no luck.

Snack tried too, with the same result.

Did I break the gallery? :blink:

[Medusa]

They are probably too big- try resizing and uploading again!

[apretty]

that's what she said.

[Medusa]

Size Queen!

[JustJo]

They are probably too big- try resizing and uploading again!

Yep, that worked. Thank you! :)

[TenderKnight]

I keep getting error messages relating to my jave when i try to enter chat.. I downloaded the newest virsion, tried getting in on explorer as well as chrome.. help me forum geeks!

[KayCee]

I keep getting error messages relating to my jave when i try to enter chat.. I downloaded the newest virsion, tried getting in on explorer as well as chrome.. help me forum geeks!

Hello TenderKnight, sometimes it helps deleting Java entirely first and then to download the newest version.

This free program (not pro) helps you clean up your pc. It's easy and perfectly safe.

http://www.glarysoft.com/

Hope this helps.

Kitty

[Linus]

I keep getting error messages relating to my jave when i try to enter chat.. I downloaded the newest virsion, tried getting in on explorer as well as chrome.. help me forum geeks!

What kind of error messages? Do you have examples?

[KayCee]

ooppss...hope I didn't do anything wrong by 'intruding' this thread. Sorry if I did. Just wanted to help.

[Linus]

ooppss...hope I didn't do anything wrong by 'intruding' this thread. Sorry if I did. Just wanted to help.

Nothing wrong with what you said. Sometimes, however, error messages can tell us more than just by-passing them. If we know the cause, we can prevent it from happening again.

[Soon]

I find that if I try to enter chat from the first page, it won't load; however, if I go to the User CP page or the New Posts page there is no problem entering chat.

Weird but it works.

[TenderKnight]

Nothing wrong with what you said. Sometimes, however, error messages can tell us more than just by-passing them. If we know the cause, we can prevent it from happening again.

ok, Linus.. uninstalled and re-installed java.. still getting the same message..

"ClassFormatError: incompatible magic value 1008813135 in class file Client"

[Linus]

ok, Linus.. uninstalled and re-installed java.. still getting the same message..

"ClassFormatError: incompatible magic value 1008813135 in class file Client"
Hrmm... that usually means it's not loading the Java correctly. Were you ever able to get into chat before?


If you were, have you added or changed something recently on your system?

What operating system and browser are you using?

[TenderKnight]

Hrmm... that usually means it's not loading the Java correctly. Were you ever able to get into chat before?


If you were, have you added or changed something recently on your system?

no, i haven't. I added "ad-aware", but was able to enter chat no problem for over a week after adding it.

What operating system and browser are you using?

I'm on a PC and using google chrome..

[Linus]

no, i haven't. I added "ad-aware", but was able to enter chat no problem for over a week after adding it.



I'm on a PC and using google chrome..

Hrmmm.. WIndows XP? Windows Vista? Windows 7? Windows 8?

what happens if you try Firefox or Internet Explorer or some other browser?

[TenderKnight]

Hrmmm.. WIndows XP? Windows Vista? Windows 7? Windows 8?

what happens if you try Firefox or Internet Explorer or some other browser?

windows 7, and i tried with explorer and got the same message.. When i try explorer it says that it's a Syntex? error

[Linus]

Hrmm.. TK can you do the following for me:

1. Remove any and all JAVA installs (this would be any of the JRE)
2. Reboot your computer
3. Open a browser and go to here: http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
4. Under the Windows section, click the Windows Online and follow the instructions
5. After re-installing, go back to the link and click on the "Verify" button. If that works, try chat again.

[TenderKnight]

Linus.. Thank you for your help in this.. But it's a no go, man.. did all of the above and still no go. I'm about to just accept that i will never chat on the planet again, lol

[KayCee]

umm, if I may try to help: using Chrome...clear out all cookies, history..etc..clear out cache. See tools (tool symbol) on the upper right and go to 'settings'. Under 'data privacy' hit 'clear browser data' and delete all. Also follow second link here and delete all cookies.

http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95582
http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647

Sometimes it's an overloaded cache or corrupt cookies causing problems.

Hope it helps.

[Linus]

In addition to Kitty's suggestions take a look at this: http://java.com/en/download/help/enable_browser.xml and do the steps in the section associated to your browser (in this case, Chrome).

[Ginger]

Hi,

Would someone please explain to me how to include a photo in a post?

The only icon I see relating to that, asks for a URL, but what about photos that are just on my desktop, and don't have a URL?

Thanks, as always!

Scout

[Linus]

Hi,

Would someone please explain to me how to include a photo in a post?

The only icon I see relating to that, asks for a URL, but what about photos that are just on my desktop, and don't have a URL?

Thanks, as always!

Scout

Put those photos somewhere online and then paste the URL in. There are a lot of free sites like http://imgur.com/ and others that will allow you to do this. We don't allow desktop uploads unless they go to the gallery.

[Novelafemme]

Hi,

Would someone please explain to me how to include a photo in a post?

The only icon I see relating to that, asks for a URL, but what about photos that are just on my desktop, and don't have a URL?

Thanks, as always!

Scout

IS, you should be able to right click on a photo and copy the image address or click the properties link and copy if from there. This works for me when I lift photos from google or facebook. Hope that helps :)

Otherwise, I know picturetrail.com is a good photo site and they give all sorts of IMG options.

[KayCee]

IslandScout, http://tinypic.com/ is also good.

First choose your file and the size you want the pic for example to be. Then hit upload. After that choose the 'img' or 'url' you want. Then copy and paste that in between the [url]'s or [img]'s of your post.

Hope it works for you....

:nerd: <----- me...lol

[TenderKnight]

OK, have no clue what magic combination worked here.. but i am able to get into chat again.. lol.. The entire site may now rejoice, lol Thank you, Linus and everyone else that helped.

-Tony

[GPS]

I have been trying to post a picture to the gallery, but when i click on the gallery it says its down for maintenance? its been like this for a few days. am i doing something wrong or is there something wrong with the gallery?

Thanks

[Linus]

I have been trying to post a picture to the gallery, but when i click on the gallery it says its down for maintenance? its been like this for a few days. am i doing something wrong or is there something wrong with the gallery?

Thanks

No. We ran into an issue and we've been waiting for the developer to get back to us.

[Parker]

Just curious Linus - is that issue extended to avatars? I havent been able to upload a new avatar (nor have I been able to use a link for a custom avatar) and was wondering if that was part of the galleries glitch.

[Linus]

Just curious Linus - is that issue extended to avatars? I havent been able to upload a new avatar (nor have I been able to use a link for a custom avatar) and was wondering if that was part of the galleries glitch.


No. It's a separate product. What issue do you get when you try to upload or link it?

[Parker]

No. It's a separate product. What issue do you get when you try to upload or link it?

I tried uploading a .jpg (more than one, actually) that is 100x100 pixels and 3.67kb - and I also uploaded that pic to my FaceBook and tried using the url - each time, when I click save changes, it just says "Invalid File."

[DMW]

Same. I can't upload a custom avatar either. I thought it was me doing something wrong. Or that i had to pay for a membership. which i did. maybe that hasn't gone through. But, i have the option for a custom avatar now.

the message i get is also

... invalid file.

also got

upload failed due to failure writing temporary file

[puddin']

whew, a l'il relieved i'ma not da only one havin' trouble. gettin' da "invalid file" message as well, even when i try to upload avatars i've used befo'.

[Linus]

Those of you having avatar/profile issues try now.

[Parker]

Those of you having avatar/profile issues try now.

Sorry, Linus, I didnt see this post until just now - I tried to upload one this evening and it worked. Thank you :)

[clay]

hey...I have a couple questions....
1. when I log on to BFP, and home page loads for me to sign in, I am all of a sudden getting these dang popups, I never had those before. There isn't a "close" option to close the suckers out...what is making this happen, please?
2. At the same time of the big popup ads occuring, there started to be an unusual occurence on any thread, post,etc I go to. For example, on someone else's post, the words "relationship status" is highligted in blue and with two lines underneath. In posts, a word or words will be doubly underlined and highlighted in blue....making me crazy here...lol

[Linus]

hey...I have a couple questions....
1. when I log on to BFP, and home page loads for me to sign in, I am all of a sudden getting these dang popups, I never had those before. There isn't a "close" option to close the suckers out...what is making this happen, please?
2. At the same time of the big popup ads occuring, there started to be an unusual occurence on any thread, post,etc I go to. For example, on someone else's post, the words "relationship status" is highligted in blue and with two lines underneath. In posts, a word or words will be doubly underlined and highlighted in blue....making me crazy here...lol


Which browser are you using? Can you try a different one to see if you see the same effect?

This sounds like Malware. We do not have any advertising so there is no reason for popups.

[clay]

internet explorer....will do so this evening....thanks Linus! Have a great day!

[Miss Scarlett]

Claybaby -- Lay off the Porn.

;)

i know, right??? :winky:

LMAO!!! This totally cracked me up!!!:rofl:

[JustJo]

Is there a way to delete a user note from our profiles? I don't see a way to do it....

Thanks! :)

[Medusa]

There is - Message me!

[Lady_Di]

Is there a way to delete a user note from our profiles? I don't see a way to do it....

Thanks! :)

I always forget stuff like this, perhaps you can share what you learn. I need reminders of some basic stuff here, as I was gone from forums for like 5 years or so.

Like how do I post an actual video? I imagine there are instructions somewhere here in the forum, but could not find em. Not yet anyways, I will keep looking and keep on trying different things.

Yes. I have experimented with the you tube link, but I know there are other film links as well. Not that that matters much, can not even get the you tube link to work.

Obvious human error here on my part.

Yep, I am still completely and utterly human here.


oh well, back to my studies :)


should not be wasting time here, anyways... being raised with a ton of Catholic Guilt and Jewish Guilt, that is a legacy that never leaves, is always present here lol

[Parker]

Quick question: I have noticed that a thread I have on ignore still pops up on the front/home page of the website. When I click "new posts" it is gone, but it is always there on the front/home page. Is this a glitch or just how it works?

Thanks :)

[Admin]

Quick question: I have noticed that a thread I have on ignore still pops up on the front/home page of the website. When I click "new posts" it is gone, but it is always there on the front/home page. Is this a glitch or just how it works?

Thanks :)


It's a glitch. The "ignore thread" module apparently doesnt cooperate with the Vbulletin insert that creates our front page. Basically, it will ignore the thread if you navigate to the forums and look around but it still shows up on the "recent threads" module on the front page because it is incredibly server intensive for all of those queries to regenerate every time someone refreshes the page.

I am hoping that we will find a better module that is integrated with the front page at some point!

[Parker]

Cool, thanks :)

[Martina]

I am hoping that we will find a better module that is integrated with the front page at some point!

I don't know why, but this is a pet peeve of mine. It just takes one more click not to see the threads I have ignored, but . . . .

[Apocalipstic]

So sorry to bother y'all, but my pictures have dissapeared from the gallery. I added one today, but am curious as to what happened with the rest.

Please forgive me if this is something everyone is asking, I have not been around much lately.

I do have a lifetime membership, so I am not over quota.

Thank you so much for your help!!

Jen

[Corkey]

So sorry to bother y'all, but my pictures have dissapeared from the gallery. I added one today, but am curious as to what happened with the rest.

Please forgive me if this is something everyone is asking, I have not been around much lately.

I do have a lifetime membership, so I am not over quota.

Thank you so much for your help!!

Jen

Gallery was down for a few weeks, they got it back but not all the pics, so we've reposted ours.

[girl_dee]

ok i am now curious about this.

What would cause someones *edit sig line* function to only show
Youtube and wordwrap function?

thank you in advance!

[Linus]

ok i am now curious about this.

What would cause someones *edit sig line* function to only show
Youtube and wordwrap function?

thank you in advance!


If they changed it to a basic editor setting. if it was me, I'd doublecheck in User CP --> Edit Options --> Misc Settings (at the bottom) and make sure it's set to Enhanced WYSIWYG settings

[Gemme]

This has happened before but I just can't remember what the solution was. I'm supposed to receive instant email notifications but I have not received any since yesterday and I can see several threads that should have come through, so my thingy is broke.

I've gone into my edit options and made sure it's all still checked the way I want it and it is. I've saved again but won't know for a bit if that helped or not.

What else could I do to restart that function?

Thanks!

[Kätzchen]

Linus? I have a question tonight for you:

Sometimes when I am online here, I will be browsing threads and reading and while I am reading, the system logs me out. I don't know if this is a site related issue or maybe it's an issue concerning my notebook or an issue that is constrained to the internet connection or what.

I sometimes will become annoyed when this happens. Especially if I am making a post or what-have-you.

What do you think the issue is that I am having?
If it's my notebook or the internet, then I might be able to do something about it on my end. But I don't know if the issue is technically something on my end or if it's site related.

Any advice you have for me will be met with appreciation!
Thank you,
~D

[Linus]

This has happened before but I just can't remember what the solution was. I'm supposed to receive instant email notifications but I have not received any since yesterday and I can see several threads that should have come through, so my thingy is broke.

I've gone into my edit options and made sure it's all still checked the way I want it and it is. I've saved again but won't know for a bit if that helped or not.

What else could I do to restart that function?

Thanks!

You won't receive mail notifications if you are online alot. I will have to check our system to make sure mail is moving forward in this regard. You may want to check your spam box to ensure it didn't get flagged as spam.

You can verify that threads are set for email notification by going to the UserCP --> List subscriptions and verifying that it has the word "Instant" beside the check box. If it doesn't and you want it to be instant, select the thread(s) in question, go to the bottom where the drop down menu option is and select "Instant email notification". Then select Go.

Linus? I have a question tonight for you:

Sometimes when I am online here, I will be browsing threads and reading and while I am reading, the system logs me out. I don't know if this is a site related issue or maybe it's an issue concerning my notebook or an issue that is constrained to the internet connection or what.

I sometimes will become annoyed when this happens. Especially if I am making a post or what-have-you.

What do you think the issue is that I am having?
If it's my notebook or the internet, then I might be able to do something about it on my end. But I don't know if the issue is technically something on my end or if it's site related.

Any advice you have for me will be met with appreciation!
Thank you,
~D

What browser are you using? This usually is a cookie or caching issue. My particular browser has allowed me to be connected since I first joined the site and the only time I'm not connected is when I deliberately log out. So this tends to be local to where you are.

[Gemme]

You won't receive mail notifications if you are online alot. I will have to check our system to make sure mail is moving forward in this regard. You may want to check your spam box to ensure it didn't get flagged as spam.

You can verify that threads are set for email notification by going to the UserCP --> List subscriptions and verifying that it has the word "Instant" beside the check box. If it doesn't and you want it to be instant, select the thread(s) in question, go to the bottom where the drop down menu option is and select "Instant email notification". Then select Go.



Actually, I always have. Received the instant notifications, that is. And all but once it's worked. And now it doesn't work again and I just cannot remember what the solution was from before. I remember thinking that it wasn't a whole lot of trouble to fix but am drawing a blank as to WHAT it was that was done to correct the issue of me no longer receiving the instant notifications per usual.

So, I know how to set them up. I checked last night and they are all set up on bfp to receive instant notifications via email.

They aren't in spam; I'm not getting any. I was bored at work today and was thinking about it and remembered that Bessie (my curmugeon computer) had had some updates done the night before I noticed things went wonky for me. I'm old school with Windows XP. I think my updates changed something in how I receive info from the site because even when I log in and try to go to new posts, it tells me there are none. But, if I go in through another old email notification or if I go directly to the home screen and log in, I can clearly see there are tons of recent posts in threads.

So, my computer is not receiving ANY links or info from the site. I'd really like to remedy that, please.

[Kelt]

Hi Linus,

Actually, anyone who might know this. I am looking around for more information about working with the gallery. Specifically the albums. I can't find anything like an overview or an FAQ.

I want to find out how to re-order photos within albums for adding and deleting to keep them current, how to choose the cover shot on each, what if I have a pic not in an album and want to move it into or out of. Those kinds of things and other questions I don't even know yet because I am just starting to try it. I need it s-l-o-w-l-y, I'm a bit challenged. :)

Is there a thread or FAQ?

Thank you

:balloon:

[Linus]

Hrmm... I did a little poking on the back-end (QUIET, Ya PREVERTS!) and hopefully that helped.

[Linus]

Hi Linus,

Actually, anyone who might know this. I am looking around for more information about working with the gallery. Specifically the albums. I can't find anything like an overview or an FAQ.

I want to find out how to re-order photos within albums for adding and deleting to keep them current, how to choose the cover shot on each, what if I have a pic not in an album and want to move it into or out of. Those kinds of things and other questions I don't even know yet because I am just starting to try it. I need it s-l-o-w-l-y, I'm a bit challenged. :)

Is there a thread or FAQ?

Thank you

:balloon:

We haven't created a thread or FAQ. At the bottom of your gallery you should be able to sort based on date uploaded, however (either ascending or descending in date). I'll have to check into the others later to see if I can provide some simple instructions.

[Linus]

Actually, I always have. Received the instant notifications, that is. And all but once it's worked. And now it doesn't work again and I just cannot remember what the solution was from before. I remember thinking that it wasn't a whole lot of trouble to fix but am drawing a blank as to WHAT it was that was done to correct the issue of me no longer receiving the instant notifications per usual.

So, I know how to set them up. I checked last night and they are all set up on bfp to receive instant notifications via email.

They aren't in spam; I'm not getting any. I was bored at work today and was thinking about it and remembered that Bessie (my curmugeon computer) had had some updates done the night before I noticed things went wonky for me. I'm old school with Windows XP. I think my updates changed something in how I receive info from the site because even when I log in and try to go to new posts, it tells me there are none. But, if I go in through another old email notification or if I go directly to the home screen and log in, I can clearly see there are tons of recent posts in threads.

So, my computer is not receiving ANY links or info from the site. I'd really like to remedy that, please.

I just checked it and it is working. I've restarted the email server so hopefully it's working for you. If not, when I get home this weekend I'll look into it further to see if there is anything else that I can do to get it working for you.

[Gemme]

Hrmm... I did a little poking on the back-end (QUIET, Ya PREVERTS!) and hopefully that helped.

I just checked it and it is working. I've restarted the email server so hopefully it's working for you. If not, when I get home this weekend I'll look into it further to see if there is anything else that I can do to get it working for you.

No, no, no!!!! I love it when you all poke in the back-end (and, for once, I'm NOT being dirty).

It's working beautifully now!

Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!!!!

If I baked, you'd have a cake.

It'd be smooched from the journey, but it would be there.

That's all I'm sayin'.

[WingsOnFire]

Whyyyy oh Whyyyyy am I thinking of Gemme's back end now?!?!?!??

:blink: :| :seeingstars: :scared: :runforhills:

[Miss Scarlett]

Just wondering...is there a way to post pics in the gallery from my iPhone?

[Gemme]

Whyyyy oh Whyyyyy am I thinking of Gemme's back end now?!?!?!??

:blink: :| :seeingstars: :scared: :runforhills:


Cuz you LOVE meeeeee?

:eyebat:

[girl_dee]

Just wondering...is there a way to post pics in the gallery from my iPhone?

i haven't been able to figure out how to .......... :(

[Miss Scarlett]

i haven't been able to figure out how to .......... :(

Rats! Thanks Dee...maybe some day...

[Linus]

Just wondering...is there a way to post pics in the gallery from my iPhone?

No. Because the gallery uses some java and flash.

[girl_dee]

No. Because the gallery uses some java and flash.

That 'splains it.. thanks Linus!

[-Red-Flag-]

Am I blind or can I not post reps or ratings in the gallery ...


Thanks in advance.

[Linus]

Am I blind or can I not post reps or ratings in the gallery ...


Thanks in advance.


I don't think we've ever had reps in the gallery. As for Ratings, they are now to the right of the picture (the stars). Just choose the value you want.

[-Red-Flag-]

Ok not reps, but comments.. Sorry about using the wrong word.

[Linus]

Ok not reps, but comments.. Sorry about using the wrong word.

I tested this and comments work. What browser (IE, Safari, etc.) were you using? Can you see the comment box?

[Dance-with-me]

I sent a PM with a question to the Admin user a few days ago - should I have sent it to someone else?

[Linus]

I sent a PM with a question to the Admin user a few days ago - should I have sent it to someone else?

Depends on the question is. You can ping me if you want and I'll see what I can do.

[Gráinne]

Linus is as cool in person and on the dance floor as he is with computer stuff :) And did I thank you for buying those raffle tickets for me? You should have won that stuff, not me.

My question: occasionally, the timing and the "last poster" listed will be wrong on the "new posts" page. For instance, the times will have been from the previous day, and the thread has already marched on from the last person listed. This seems to happen if I use the "back" button, and refreshing fixes it. I just wanted to bring it up to you.

[-Red-Flag-]

I tested this and comments work. What browser (IE, Safari, etc.) were you using? Can you see the comment box?

Ok let me be not so vague lol

So, on my iPhone, I can view galleries .. See all comments.
But I can't rate or make a comment.
Or am I just being blind.

I'm not sure if its a scripting issue with iPhone or not.

Thank you.

[DMW]

Linus, How do i start a new thread?
Thanks,
DMW

I see you are not online...
Anyone? bueller, bueller, bueller

[Linus]

Linus, How do i start a new thread?
Thanks,
DMW


Go to the forum in question and select the New Thread button (see screenshot below):

http://www.syrlinus.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Screen-Shot-2012-10-28-at-12.32.28-PM.png

[WolfyOne]

Linus, I installed the Java update twice on Firefox and am still being told I can't get into chat because I need to update my plugin. I have never had this problem before.

[Linus]

Linus, I installed the Java update twice on Firefox and am still being told I can't get into chat because I need to update my plugin. I have never had this problem before.

Which Opearting System (Windows or Mac?) and which version of Firefox (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16?)

[WolfyOne]

Which Opearting System (Windows or Mac?) and which version of Firefox (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16?)

Windows OS and Firefox 16.0.2

[Linus]

Windows OS and Firefox 16.0.2

Did you update the java before heading into chat?

[WolfyOne]

Did you update the java before heading into chat?

No, that's when I found out Java needed updating. Afterwards, I closed Firefox and restarted and tried again, only to have chat tell me I still needed to update my plugin. So, I updated again, closed again and reopened to get same message.

[Linus]

No, that's when I found out Java needed updating. Afterwards, I closed Firefox and restarted and tried again, only to have chat tell me I still needed to update my plugin. So, I updated again, closed again and reopened to get same message.
Can you check the plugins for Firefox to see if java is enabled? (should be under Tools --> Add-ons)


Can you try getting into chat in IE?

[WolfyOne]

Java is enabled, shows today as my most recent update

Yes, I can enter through IE

[Linus]

Java is enabled, shows today as my most recent update

Yes, I can enter through IE

Can you go here and tell me what you see? http://javatester.org/enabled.html

Also, did you restart the browser after installation of java?

[WolfyOne]

Linus, I rechecked Firefox and found 2 listings for Java add-ons. one was Platform and the other was Toolkit.
After looking at both of them, Platform was disabled for some reason and I enabled it, closed out Firefox and restarted. So, it seems like that was the culprit because I can get in through FF now.

For anyone else with this issue, they should check both add-ons.
Thanks for being here for me and walking me through it :)

[ScandalAndy]

my apologies if this has been addressed, but i couldn't find anything when I searched:

I'm having this odd issue where one of my photos says it has 7 comments but only 6 are visible. It's not a huge pressing dramatic problem or anything, i just thought it was really odd and wondered what was up with that. Any thoughts?

[Linus]

my apologies if this has been addressed, but i couldn't find anything when I searched:

I'm having this odd issue where one of my photos says it has 7 comments but only 6 are visible. It's not a huge pressing dramatic problem or anything, i just thought it was really odd and wondered what was up with that. Any thoughts?

Hrmmm.. could be a weird glitch. There are no deleted posts and I only see 6 comments. We'll have to watch to see if we see more of this.

[ScandalAndy]

Hrmmm.. could be a weird glitch. There are no deleted posts and I only see 6 comments. We'll have to watch to see if we see more of this.

Sounds good, thanks for checking it out! :)

[hot-not]

Because I was not thinking things through, I posted reunion pictures to my gallery without placing them in an album. My gallery is feeling a bit out of control. I would like them all in one album, or in the reunion 2012 folder so peeps can still see them but they are not all in my gallery-- or something done with all those pics so I may have my gallery back. And if I have to delete them is there a way to do more then one at a time? I have deleted a few and dang that takes for ever--It would be easier to create a new user name-- hot-not2 lol.

Thanks for any help I can get. April

[Linus]

I will look into this tonight and see if I can do it for you. I'm on my iPad right now and it's too awkward for me to do it here.

[hot-not]

I appreciate what ever you can do to help. It is too many pics to wade through and I hate to delete them all--not to mention what a pain deleting that many pics would be.

[Linus]

I appreciate what ever you can do to help. It is too many pics to wade through and I hate to delete them all--not to mention what a pain deleting that many pics would be.

Can you do me a quick favour and create an album where you want me to put these into?

[hot-not]

I created the album but could not figure out how to get pics into it. the album is called Reunion 2012 but it has zero pictures in it.

[Linus]

I created the album but could not figure out how to get pics into it. the album is called Reunion 2012 but it has zero pictures in it.

Found it. If I misplaced any or missed any let me know.

[hot-not]

Thank you so much!

[Kelt]

Hey, just a maybe heads up.

The last few days the pages in forums and gallery have been loading very slowly about 60-70% of the time. At other times I get a message that says database error, maybe 1 in 20. Earlier today I went to the gallery and a couple of the pages would not display thumbnails (cover) and I got an error message from Photopost. It was gone a little while later.

It might just be me, thought I should mention it. I use Safari on OSX, both current.

If it stays this way a few more days I will let you know.

[Gemme]

Oh, I thought the page loading slow thing was on my end, as I have a very old desktop. I haven't had any errors, though. Just the slow loading about half the time and just over the past couple days.

I do recall Medusa posting something a couple days ago about the site having some wonkiness going on, so maybe it correlated.

[Linus]

Hey, just a maybe heads up.

The last few days the pages in forums and gallery have been loading very slowly about 60-70% of the time. At other times I get a message that says database error, maybe 1 in 20. Earlier today I went to the gallery and a couple of the pages would not display thumbnails (cover) and I got an error message from Photopost. It was gone a little while later.

It might just be me, thought I should mention it. I use Safari on OSX, both current.

If it stays this way a few more days I will let you know.

Oh, I thought the page loading slow thing was on my end, as I have a very old desktop. I haven't had any errors, though. Just the slow loading about half the time and just over the past couple days.

I do recall Medusa posting something a couple days ago about the site having some wonkiness going on, so maybe it correlated.


We've been under attack and swamped by spammers and those trying to break into the forums. This is the kind of DoS (Denial of Service) can cause performance issues. I'm hopeful that things will settle down when they realize that they cannot get anywhere here and will give up on us.

[Miss Scarlett]

Thanks Linus...I was starting to believe my iPhone was possessed...

[Admin]

Performance has been much better since we closed the registration for a bit.

Linus is on top of this shit, y'all! And I'm glad because these space rats trying to break into our shit don't know who they're fucking with ;) :police:

[Kelt]

A quick note of something that just started for me this morning.

The rep comments are not going through, I can bring up and type a comment but not apply it. The thanks button works fine.

Started for me this morning and is still the case this afternoon.

Thanks for all you do. :)

[Linus]

A quick note of something that just started for me this morning.

The rep comments are not going through, I can bring up and type a comment but not apply it. The thanks button works fine.

Started for me this morning and is still the case this afternoon.

Thanks for all you do. :)


Worked for me just now. What browser are you using? Did you change or update anything recently?

[clay]

Can someone tell me how to delete User Notes, pls? Thanks...

[Linus]

Can someone tell me how to delete User Notes, pls? Thanks...

You have to request that.

[clay]

You have to request that.

wow Thanks for a speedy reply. Do you mean by a PM to admin team?

[Linus]

wow Thanks for a speedy reply. Do you mean by a PM to admin team?
Yup.. either PM myself or Medusa

[Gemme]

Linus, I have a question that has to do with my system but has nothing to do with the site. The site's running great for me now.

The past couple of days, I've had issues with my computer shutting down and booting me out of everything more and more frequently. I ran CCleaner and Combofix and that seems to have taken care of that problem, in addition to fixing a couple of other things that I didn't know were there.

BUT...and this is big for me....now my speakers do not work. Truthfully, Bessie is on her way out...she's more than 7 years old and cantankerous and I can't load anything newer than XP on her or she freaks.

I tried to do some online searches and fixes to no avail. Whenever you get a moment, if you have an idea of something I could try, I would greatly appreciate it. Music is about the only thing that worked well on my computer and now that's shot, so I would grateful for any suggestions. Thanks!

[Linus]

Linus, I have a question that has to do with my system but has nothing to do with the site. The site's running great for me now.

The past couple of days, I've had issues with my computer shutting down and booting me out of everything more and more frequently. I ran CCleaner and Combofix and that seems to have taken care of that problem, in addition to fixing a couple of other things that I didn't know were there.

BUT...and this is big for me....now my speakers do not work. Truthfully, Bessie is on her way out...she's more than 7 years old and cantankerous and I can't load anything newer than XP on her or she freaks.

I tried to do some online searches and fixes to no avail. Whenever you get a moment, if you have an idea of something I could try, I would greatly appreciate it. Music is about the only thing that worked well on my computer and now that's shot, so I would grateful for any suggestions. Thanks!

When was the last time that "Bessie" was opened and the dust/furrkid furr/etc. vacuumed out of her? Sounds somewhat like an overheating issue.

[Gemme]

When was the last time that "Bessie" was opened and the dust/furrkid furr/etc. vacuumed out of her? Sounds somewhat like an overheating issue.

It's been a few months. Okay, so spring clean the mean machine.

That could be all that's keeping the speakers from working? Sweet.

I'll do that when I get home tonight! Thanks.

[Jackyboi]

I would like to change my name from Jack of butches to Jack. Hope that would be possible, ty

[Linus]

I would like to change my name from Jack of butches to Jack. Hope that would be possible, ty


As an FYI, we prefer requests for name changes to be done here: www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=519 (http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=519)

And Jack is already taken. If you come up with a different name change, post it in that thread and we'll see if we can do it.

[Gemme]

It's been a few months. Okay, so spring clean the mean machine.

That could be all that's keeping the speakers from working? Sweet.

I'll do that when I get home tonight! Thanks.

Sadly, that did not work. I made sure the connections were tight and everything's vacuumed and clean and put back together right...after one misplacement. Ooops.

But still no speakers. :(

[Linus]

Sadly, that did not work. I made sure the connections were tight and everything's vacuumed and clean and put back together right...after one misplacement. Ooops.

But still no speakers. :(


Did you see if XP detects the speakers? Does sound come out of the basic computer speaker? What about headset?

[Gemme]

Did you see if XP detects the speakers? Does sound come out of the basic computer speaker? What about headset?

I will check this tonight and also see if the speakers work on another computer as well.

I really appreciate the suggestions, Linus. Thank you.

[kissinfemme]

Hi, I have a question ....

If I say no to a friend request, what do they see on their end? Does it show up on their page in big bold letters as a "no way" or what?

Thanks in advance for your help! :)

Deidre

[Linus]

If you say no to a request, the other user will not receive notification about it.

[kissinfemme]

If you say no to a request, the other user will not receive notification about it.

Thank you! :)

[Tommi]

Uploading pics..320 X 190 or about that size

Reunion Picture Gallery said it ..uploaded. no show
Reload to My Gallery said it uploaded.no show
Did it again, looked at last day uploads .said it uploaded. no show.
Twilight zoning out ? :moonstars:

[Linus]

Uploading pics..320 X 190 or about that size

Reunion Picture Gallery said it ..uploaded. no show
Reload to My Gallery said it uploaded.no show
Did it again, looked at last day uploads .said it uploaded. no show.
Twilight zoning out ? :moonstars:

Hrmm.. We'll take a look into it. Have you logged out, cleared any cookies and tried again? (Am thinking that the recent recovery may have info from between the original backup and recovery and its not liking that)

[clay]

Hmmmmm...just a head's up. A couple of times yesterday, I got that "database error" page. Then again last evening late.
Just a few min. ago, I was reading a thread, and got mysteriously "logged off" and had to sign in again. I got that database error page.
When I was able to log back in, there are just a handful of folks online..like maybe 10 or so......
Thanks...I know last time we had these "hiccups" it was prodromal to the site being down a bit...:(.
Not sure if it is of importance but I use Internet Explorer...

[willow]

Hmmmmm...just a head's up. A couple of times yesterday, I got that "database error" page. Then again last evening late.
Just a few min. ago, I was reading a thread, and got mysteriously "logged off" and had to sign in again. I got that database error page.
When I was able to log back in, there are just a handful of folks online..like maybe 10 or so......
Thanks...I know last time we had these "hiccups" it was prodromal to the site being down a bit...:(.
Not sure if it is of importance but I use Internet Explorer...

Me too. I didn't mention it before because I thought the issues were on my end (my internet has been moody of late....)

[Kelt]

Hmm, me three, non-moody internet here. :blink:

[Daywalker]

Linus!
:help:

When using Chrome, each time I refresh a page on
Facebook I am getting this error message:

Error: SECURITY_ERR: DOM exception 18

Once I click OK it clears and brings up the page.

:thinking:

:daywalker:

[Medusa]

I was syrupy slow at home but now that Im at work behind a firewall, Im fast as lightning.

Will investigate the speed issue...

[Kelt]

Update: I am no longer getting database messages. Fast as lightning here on Safari.

[Kelt]

Wondering if someone could direct me to where I can find info on imbedding a Vimeo video?

I can get the code string, I just don't know where to put it.

[Linus]

Unfortunately, the piece we have that automatically adds youtube doesn't work with vimeo and the one that was supposed to automatically turn video links into video is borked.

[Kelt]

Unfortunately, the piece we have that automatically adds youtube doesn't work with vimeo and the one that was supposed to automatically turn video links into video is borked.

Bummer. But thank you for letting me know so fast!

:cheesy:

[Gráinne]

Hi, I meant to clean out my visitor messages (love them all but getting really big), and got 28 pages of "this message deleted by guihong", over and over. How do I get rid of that? Thanks!

[Admin]

Hi, I meant to clean out my visitor messages (love them all but getting really big), and got 28 pages of "this message deleted by guihong", over and over. How do I get rid of that? Thanks!

Well, I did a little experiment to see if those messages could be deleted. They can but it meant hand deleting all 28 pages of messages. I went ahead and deleted them all but if you have started an avalanche of folks wanting theirs deleted too, I will be forced to drag you on stage with me at the next Reunion for an impromptu Zumba demonstration to the tune of "Shake Your Bom Bom": :)

[Parker]

For the curious, I checked guihong's profile right after she posted that and I didnt see anything but a blank visitor page telling me she had no messages - so when someone deletes visitor message from their page and sees "this message deleted by blahblah" on their visitor page, it may be a bit annoying, but dont worry - the rest of us just see a blank page. :winky:

[Admin]

For the curious, I checked guihong's profile right after she posted that and I didnt see anything but a blank visitor page telling me she had no messages - so when someone deletes visitor message from their page and sees "this message deleted by blahblah" on their visitor page, it may be a bit annoying, but dont worry - the rest of us just see a blank page. :winky:



Good point! So the person deleting their messages and Admins can see the deletion notices but nobody else. I should have remembered that but I get a pass because I had the flu~! WEE!

[Gráinne]

Well, I did a little experiment to see if those messages could be deleted. They can but it meant hand deleting all 28 pages of messages. I went ahead and deleted them all but if you have started an avalanche of folks wanting theirs deleted too, I will be forced to drag you on stage with me at the next Reunion for an impromptu Zumba demonstration to the tune of "Shake Your Bom Bom": :)

Duly noted and threatened :blush:, but you never know who might get up on the stage for the heck of it at Reunion ;).

[Breathless]

Linus, can you please delete the tournament between Salty and I in the arcade. The game wouldn't allow us to send or save any scores in or out of the tournament. The game will not time out on its own,.. when you get a chance.. please..
thank you!

[Linus]

Linus, can you please delete the tournament between Salty and I in the arcade. The game wouldn't allow us to send or save any scores in or out of the tournament. The game will not time out on its own,.. when you get a chance.. please..
thank you!


Think I got it. Let me know if I didn't.

[Okiebug61]

I have a thread on ignore yet it continues to appear. Any ideas how to fix this?

Thanks,

[Linus]

I have a thread on ignore yet it continues to appear. Any ideas how to fix this?

Thanks,

If it appears on the front page, that is a known bug.

If it appears when you choose New Posts, then we need to look into what's going on.

So.. where does this happen?

[Okiebug61]

If it appears on the front page, that is a known bug.

If it appears when you choose New Posts, then we need to look into what's going on.

So.. where does this happen?

It's the bug. Thanks,

[Parker]

FYI - I was just (as in, a few minutes ago) in the CIJS thread and when I hit the "thanks" button on a post, a weird pop-up error appeared. I couldnt copy/past the entire error, so I just took a screen cap of the page to show you what it looked like. Forgive the gigantor pic, but I wanted to get the whole screen for you, so I didnt crop it:


https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/402304_10101078487519390_391768603_n.jpg


Ps - I also get the "database error" screen sometimes when I visit BFP or click around from page to page (e.g., it happened just now when I went to preview this post). I didnt report it because when I hit refresh or go back and try again, it all goes through just fine, but since I was here, I thought I'd mention it. :winky:

[Linus]

FYI - I was just (as in, a few minutes ago) in the CIJS thread and when I hit the "thanks" button on a post, a weird pop-up error appeared. I couldnt copy/past the entire error, so I just took a screen cap of the page to show you what it looked like. Forgive the gigantor pic, but I wanted to get the whole screen for you, so I didnt crop it:


https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/402304_10101078487519390_391768603_n.jpg


Ps - I also get the "database error" screen sometimes when I visit BFP or click around from page to page (e.g., it happened just now when I went to preview this post). I didnt report it because when I hit refresh or go back and try again, it all goes through just fine, but since I was here, I thought I'd mention it. :winky:



Hrmm... I'll take a look. The server is running hard right now but I just optimized the DB so hopefully it settles down.

[Corkey]

I got exactly the same thing and I can't exit my server and it stays on screen even if I do a hard quit of safari. It is also interfearing with my ability to open more pages.

[Medusa]

Are y'all using chrome?

[Corkey]

Are y'all using chrome?


Not me. Safari snow leopard

[Parker]

Are y'all using chrome?

I'm sorry, I didnt see this -- yes, I use Chrome; and that's the first time I ever got that particular error message.

[kissinfemme]

Hello,

Is there a way to remove the "when you last visited"?

Thank you!

[Linus]

Hello,

Is there a way to remove the "when you last visited"?

Thank you!


No. That's core to the forum software.

[Liam]

I can't access my User CP or the Arcade, any clue as to why?

[Kobi]

User control panel and profile pages coming up as database errors.

[Linus]

I can't access my User CP or the Arcade, any clue as to why?


Uh.. no. What error are you getting? I've never seen this before.

[Spirit Dancer]

Hi
I can access the forums but not my user CP or profile wall
I see this message.
I've cleared my brower and cookies, thanks.



Database error
The Butch Femme Planet database has encountered a problem.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please try the following:
Load the page again by clicking the Refresh button in your web browser.
Open the www.butchfemmeplanet.com home page, then try to open another page.
Click the Back button to try another link.

The www.butchfemmeplanet.com forum technical staff have been notified of the error, though you may contact them if the problem persists.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

[Bleu]

Same for me... Database error :

Database error
The Butch Femme Planet database has encountered a problem.
Please try the following:
Load the page again by clicking the Refresh button in your web browser.
Open the www.butchfemmeplanet.com home page, then try to open another page.
Click the Back button to try another link.
The www.butchfemmeplanet.com forum technical staff have been notified of the error, though you may contact them if the problem persists.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

[Linus]

Ok.. we'll look into it.

[Liam]

Database error for my User CP and Profile, SQL error for the Arcade.

[Liam]

Thanks Linus, the issues seem to be resolved!

[Bleu]

Linus...You are the bomb!
http://attackunicorn.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/hugging-robot.jpg

[Kobi]

Linus, I am finding in text advertising in posts and have never encountered it before. Is new computer running IE and windows 7.

Is there a way to turn this off? Is very annoying.

[Linus]

Linus, I am finding in text advertising in posts and have never encountered it before. Is new computer running IE and windows 7.

Is there a way to turn this off? Is very annoying.


We don't do any advertising so this will likely be something on IE.

These sites may give you a few ideas how to address it:

http://botcrawl.com/how-to-remove-text-enhance/#IE

http://wafflesatnoon.com/2011/10/05/seeing-unwanted-text-enhance-ads/

[Daktari]

Linus, I am finding in text advertising in posts and have never encountered it before. Is new computer running IE and windows 7.

Is there a way to turn this off? Is very annoying.


I don't use IE but I got the same thing happening in Chrome or Firefox (I don't recall which) and managed to jettison it by checking out the extensions in the browser settings.

:chaplin:

[Kobi]

I don't use IE but I got the same thing happening in Chrome or Firefox (I don't recall which) and managed to jettison it by checking out the extensions in the browser settings.

:chaplin:


What does this mean in English?

[Daktari]

What does this mean in English?


In the browser, IE in your case, there should be a 'settings' option to click to do things to IE (or any other browser) like deleting cookies and browsing data, or setting up privacy stuff, et al.

There you should find 'extensions' which may or may not contain that horrible bit of advertising software and from where you may, or may not, be able to delete it.

I hope someone who uses IE can come 'interpret'.

:chaplin:

[Kobi]

We don't do any advertising so this will likely be something on IE.

These sites may give you a few ideas how to address it:

http://botcrawl.com/how-to-remove-text-enhance/#IE

http://wafflesatnoon.com/2011/10/05/seeing-unwanted-text-enhance-ads/


Thanks Linus. Was a shockwave setting.

[pinkgeek]

Aloha - I'm a geek with no time to fix her own problem so hopefully someone has encountered the same and has a fix. I'm running Safari on OSX 10.8.2 (all updated) and can't get into chat. I was getting a java error ran the install and checked for an update update and I'm still SOL. I get a blank pop-up-window and zilch. Advice or fix links appreciated. Gracias! ~pink

[Smiling]

Aloha - I'm a geek with no time to fix her own problem so hopefully someone has encountered the same and has a fix. I'm running Safari on OSX 10.8.2 (all updated) and can't get into chat. I was getting a java error ran the install and checked for an update update and I'm still SOL. I get a blank pop-up-window and zilch. Advice or fix links appreciated. Gracias! ~pink


I have the same problem using Safari as well, though in my case I wonder if it may be impossible to chat via a mobile device? I thought I would ask as well since someone else was already posing a similar question.

Thanks for any insight!

[Admin]

There are multiple known issues with java right now. We have been struggling with this for weeks since it appears that Chrome does not support Java 7 on the Mac platform.

We are doing a huge site upgrade tomorrow and will be moving our chatroom to a flash-based platform. This should fix any further issues our users are having in accessing the chat room.

Thanks

[Kelt]

There are multiple known issues with java right now. We have been struggling with this for weeks since it appears that Chrome does not support Java 7 on the Mac platform.

We are doing a huge site upgrade tomorrow and will be moving our chatroom to a flash-based platform. This should fix any further issues our users are having in accessing the chat room.

Thanks

I don't use chat, but you folks are just aces for staying on top of all this. :cheesy:

[Kobi]

All of a sudden, I am getting an app warning i.e. bfp wants to run an app everytime I open a page. Any clue what this is from?

[Admin]

Did this just happen in the last couple of minutes or has it been all day?

[Kobi]

Did this just happen in the last couple of minutes or has it been all day?


Just in last 15 minutes. Site just acting weird and slow to load and doing so weird delay stuff.

And when I try and post this, I get a database error.

[Admin]

Just in last 15 minutes. Site just acting weird and slow to load and doing so weird delay stuff.

And when I try and post this, I get a database error.


Im working on some templates for the chat room and that tends to make things wonky for a bit. Sorry, I posted about it in the chat room thread but should have issued a general warning.

Might be wonky for a few more minutes but Im almost done.

[Gemme]

Anyone else getting crazy amounts of database errors?

Or is this something else I can chalk up to mercury retrograde?

[Semantics]

Anyone else getting crazy amounts of database errors?

Or is this something else I can chalk up to mercury retrograde?

I'm getting them almost constantly.

[Linus]

Angie and I were discussing this yesterday. We believe the explosive growth of the site and posting has been taxing the database along with the spammers trying to get in. We're contemplating upgrading the server to more memory and CPU as well as 64-bit with an eventual upgrade to 5 while keeping the same feel/look. Additionally, we're also looking at creating an "archive" location to put some of the older threads as well as having a few threads archive due to their size but still allowing members to access the threads at any time (not necessarily posting to them)

[clay]

Anyone else getting crazy amounts of database errors?

Or is this something else I can chalk up to mercury retrograde?

Gemme & Semantics....I,too, am getting them in inordinate amounts as well. Something else funky that has happened twice today is when I was trying to log on, I used my SN and password, BUT it said invalid user ID or password BUT sent me to homepage, and I went to my page and it said "logging on"......soooo

[clay]

Angie and I were discussing this yesterday. We believe the explosive growth of the site and posting has been taxing the database along with the spammers trying to get in. We're contemplating upgrading the server to more memory and CPU as well as 64-bit with an eventual upgrade to 5 while keeping the same feel/look. Additionally, we're also looking at creating an "archive" location to put some of the older threads as well as having a few threads archive due to their size but still allowing members to access the threads at any time (not necessarily posting to them)

Linus, on some threads, esp with a post with multiple images in them, that seems to sluggishly move til I am past said post. Sometimes a page will have two or three posts with multiple images in them, sandwiched between different posts/users....so it goes warp speed, then sluggish, then warp...etc.
I noticed it will do same thing on the Music posts thread. Just offering up some FYI

[Smiling]

Hello,
I'm not sure if it's just me or not, but for the past few days I have been getting database errors about half of the time while pages are loading. I thought I'd give you guys a heads up in case it isn't just on my end.
Thanks!


P.S. Like now; when I try to submit the reply; now I'm not sure if it will show up 2x or not at all.

[Semantics]

Angie and I were discussing this yesterday. We believe the explosive growth of the site and posting has been taxing the database along with the spammers trying to get in. We're contemplating upgrading the server to more memory and CPU as well as 64-bit with an eventual upgrade to 5 while keeping the same feel/look. Additionally, we're also looking at creating an "archive" location to put some of the older threads as well as having a few threads archive due to their size but still allowing members to access the threads at any time (not necessarily posting to them)

Good to know.


I'm always happy to learn I haven't earned a spot on a site's miserable users list (because I wondered). :|

Good luck with it.

[Hollylane]

Anyone else getting crazy amounts of database errors?

Or is this something else I can chalk up to mercury retrograde?

I'm getting them almost constantly.

Hello,
I'm not sure if it's just me or not, but for the past few days I have been getting database errors about half of the time while pages are loading. I thought I'd give you guys a heads up in case it isn't just on my end.
Thanks!


P.S. Like now; when I try to submit the reply; now I'm not sure if it will show up 2x or not at all.

Gaige and I both have been getting a lot of Data Base Error messages. Mine seems to be primarily when I try to go to "User CP". In the last half hour, I am not able to access "User CP" at all.

[JustBeingMe]

Linus, sorry but I sent you an email with a screen shot from Chrome. I am getting tons of Database errors when trying to load up the website or signing in, or even trying to go into a thread and post or go between threads. pages are not acting correctly,ie I used the thanks button, it disappeared but didnt' show up as a thanks. Pages loading with huge amount of lagging and tying up my browser. I dont know what's going on. This has happend tons today and yesterday. I am glad to know it's not just me that's having Database errors.

[Linus]

Everyone we are aware of what's going on. We are working on it. We believe it is a denial of service as it's consistent at a specific time each day.

[Admin]

Looks like the pmtext table crashed which is causing the usercp issue. Running a repair...

[Kelt]

Quick question; I know a few months back a rule was established as to how many posts a user had to have before initiating threads. How many was that?

I checked in the TOS and did not see it there; also could not find a thread for it.

[Linus]

30. See this thread: http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5692

[Kelt]

Thank you, sorry I missed it. Perhaps it could be placed somewhere that would be easier for someone new to the site to find?

Unfortunately, I don't have any brilliant idea as to where that might be though... :thinking:

[Linus]

I'll see about putting into a welcoming PM that could be received by new members upon joining.

[JustBeingMe]

I am getting Database errors for the site every time I try to post a reply to a thread or move between threads. Also, the pages are taking for ever to load when they do load.

[TheMerryFairy]

I am getting Database errors for the site every time I try to post a reply to a thread or move between threads. Also, the pages are taking for ever to load when they do load.

Justy I can't be sure but I think it might have something to do with testing things out?

[JustBeingMe]

Justy I can't be sure but I think it might have something to do with testing things out?

I don't know, but the database errors keep happening and the site is really slow and some times does not respond, I have to reload the page.
I've tried clearing my browser history and cache, but to no avail.

[Linus]

The database is acting wonky. It may take some time for it to settle down fully.

[meridiantoo]

My partner is having trouble signing in and passing the standard questions? Can someone help? She can't remember her password and the questions she is getting wrong.

[Linus]

My partner is having trouble signing in and passing the standard questions? Can someone help? She can't remember her password and the questions she is getting wrong.


They can recover their password by going here: http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/login.php?do=lostpw

[meridiantoo]

She doesn't know what email she used to register :blink:


She's trying to make it through the prompt questions....how many fingers on a human hand? 4 or 5? Both were incorrect

How many letters in the United States? 8 separate letters, 12 total letters? both were incorrect.

[Linus]

She doesn't know what email she used to register :blink:


She's trying to make it through the prompt questions....how many fingers on a human hand? 4 or 5? Both were incorrect

How many letters in the United States? 8 separate letters, 12 total letters? both were incorrect.

What was the original account name?

[meridiantoo]

her user name is: graham18

[Medusa]

Try typing out the answer. Five

[meridiantoo]

She said she did type it out as f-i-v-e and it says "incorrect"

[Linus]

She said she did type it out as f-i-v-e and it says "incorrect"

I've had a password reminder sent to her email.

[meridiantoo]

She can't determine which email she used to sign up. She's checked all but one, and the one she can't check until she gets into work tonight because it's a work email, she has to use their server to access it. What can I say, she's an admin-challenged butch LOL

Is there a way to either assign her acct. to a new email or reset it or something?

I can give her email addy in a PM or whatever you need.

[Linus]

She can't determine which email she used to sign up. She's checked all but one, and the one she can't check until she gets into work tonight because it's a work email, she has to use their server to access it. What can I say, she's an admin-challenged butch LOL

Is there a way to either assign her acct. to a new email or reset it or something?

I can give her email addy in a PM or whatever you need.

Send me a pm with the new email and her work email (as a verification).

[Daktari]

Hi Linus

I've just been to the chat volunteer thread to click on chat to get in and the thread is closed after saying chat is open.

Where do I now click to get in chat. I see nothing on the home page or in my user CP or on the tool bar that says Chat.

I've cleared cookies, cache and history and I still see nothing. Odd that I had no problems when it was beta but now can't find it anywhere :cheesy:

[Medusa]

Dakrari- click the chat logo on the home page. Upper right hand corner!

[Daktari]

Thanks ever so much Medusa :chaplin:

[Glenn]

How can I delete previous user's notes? Thanks.

[Linus]

How can I delete any user's notes from being posted? Thanks.

You cannot delete user notes. That requires an admin rights.

[Hollylane]

Is there any chance of ever adding an option for posting, to save your font settings (font/size/color/B/I...etc)?

[willow]

Is there any chance of ever adding an option for posting, to save your font settings (font/size/color/B/I...etc)?

In the off chance that it counts, that would get my vote! :)

[Medusa]

Yes and No.


Once we upgrade to 4.0 (our forum software solution), there is a mod that actually *will* save people's posting and font preferences. The problem is that we don't know what kind of load that will put on the system because it basically means that our server will have to search a "font table" every time you make a post to determine what your style should be.

This might be way more server intensive that we can handle for this many posters but we will certainly test it and see!

[Hollylane]

Yes and No.


Once we upgrade to 4.0 (our forum software solution), there is a mod that actually *will* save people's posting and font preferences. The problem is that we don't know what kind of load that will put on the system because it basically means that our server will have to search a "font table" every time you make a post to determine what your style should be.

This might be way more server intensive that we can handle for this many posters but we will certainly test it and see!



The only reason I asked about it, is because it is so difficult to use those features, when you are posting from a smart phone or tablet.

Thank you for answering Medusa, I can only hope it works, but if it doesn't, I promise I won't cry... :)

[Andrea]

I was attempting to make my signature line area smaller but no matter what I do (delete blank lines, smaller font, etc), I get the following error message:

1. BB code size value is too big.

What does this mean in everyday plain language?

Thank you

[Linus]

I was attempting to make my signature line area smaller but no matter what I do (delete blank lines, smaller font, etc), I get the following error message:

1. BB code size value is too big.

What does this mean in everyday plain language?

Thank you


BB code is the code that is used to modify how characters appear (e.g., bold, italics, size of the font). It sounds like you might have been going too large with the font size.

[Ts_kaijira]

Post a picture to a visitor site? Tommi tried to walk me through it, but I don't have 'a yellow box' to check. Is it because of my status?

What do I need to do and where can I get more info?

Kind regards,

Ts_kaijira

[Linus]

Do you mean post a picture on someone's profile or in a thread? What you are looking for is this: http://www.syrlinus.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Screen-Shot-2013-07-14-at-9.09.35-PM.jpg

Do you see the mountain/sun image?

[Ts_kaijira]

None of the options come up for me.

J

[Kelt]

Hi Linus,

I have a general Internet/posting question and I'm hoping that you can help me with it. Just starting yesterday I have been having a problem posting images which I believe is unrelated to this site but it affects me here.

My general source for getting images is through Google images. Previously I would occasionally run into a situation where the URL I would copy would be absolutely huge and exceed the character limit of the posting box. It used to be that I would just try a couple of different images and I would quickly find one short enough. Starting yesterday every single image seems to have an excessively huge url. I tried over 40 randomly chosen images all with the same result.

I decided to try emailing them to myself in Gmail. I know that does not have the character limit. Every single one that I tried worked fine, and were not even slow to preview.

Do you know if there is a new policy out there in the wild Internet, or copyright issue, that might be creating these enormous URL addresses? I looked around a bit and could find no information.

Thank you

[Chancie]

I'm sure I should know this, but why did my new photo post ninety degrees skewed, and how can I fix it?

I access the site on my iPhone, and I uploaded the image from my Camera Roll.

ETA I just remembered that the thumbnail of the old photo of us looks right, but when I click on it, it's skewed the other way.

[Linus]

I'm sure I should know this, but why did my new photo post ninety degrees skewed, and how can I fix it?

I access the site on my iPhone, and I uploaded the image from my Camera Roll.

ETA I just remembered that the thumbnail of the old photo of us looks right, but when I click on it, it's skewed the other way.

It has to do with the original orientation of the photo. Likely because of the iPhone. I'd suggest saving it with photo editing software in the orientation you want and upload it with that from the camera roll.

[Chancie]

I'm sure I should know this, but why did my new photo post ninety degrees skewed, and how can I fix it?

I access the site on my iPhone, and I uploaded the image from my Camera Roll.

ETA I just remembered that the thumbnail of the old photo of us looks right, but when I click on it, it's skewed the other way.

It has to do with the original orientation of the photo. Likely because of the iPhone. I'd suggest saving it with photo editing software in the orientation you want and upload it with that from the camera roll.

Okay! Now, how do I delete the skewed versions?

[Linus]

IIRC, if you edit the photo you'll get an option to delete.

[Chancie]

Do you know whether I can edit my gallery when I'm accessing the site on my iPhone?

I can't see that option but maybe it's not there!

[Linus]

Do you know whether I can edit my gallery when I'm accessing the site on my iPhone?

I can't see that option but maybe it's not there!


May not be able to. Sorry. :(

[Gemme]

I have Windows XP and am using Explorer.

I just got my computer back from the shop, so I actually don't think this is 'me' this time.

When I tried to reopen the 'Tell us about your workout today' thread (was in there and posted already tonight), one of those gray full page vBulletin database error messages came up.

I was able to close it and proceed into the thread but the last time I started getting a few of those, things got really wonky around these parts.

[Parker]

FYI - I'm getting some database errors as well - a few last night and several more this morning. Sometimes going back or clicking on the main page helps, but other times, I just get database error pages no matter where I click.

[Linus]

I just did a repair/optimize on the database. Hopefully, it'll settle down now.

[Princess]

hey guys!

this morning we can't seem to be able to stay in chat. it pops up and says reconnecting and then we have to leave and come back, but its not doing all of us at once. it's one at a time.

help?

[Medusa]

hey guys!

this morning we can't seem to be able to stay in chat. it pops up and says reconnecting and then we have to leave and come back, but its not doing all of us at once. it's one at a time.

help?


Looks like our chat server company is doing some testing this morning that is affecting connectability.

Should be a temporary issue.

[TruTexan]

just a friendly note to let you know that I am getting data base errors while trying to reply in diff. threads. SO is princess. so I'm thinking it's not just my computer???
:blink:

[Medusa]

just a friendly note to let you know that I am getting data base errors while trying to reply in diff. threads. SO is princess. so I'm thinking it's not just my computer???
:blink:

Nope - The server that houses our database for the site is completely different than the chat server.

I'm doing some repair work on the database. It will be bouncy for a bit!

[TruTexan]

Just FYI, am getting extremely slow pages loading only on this site, either in threads, replying in them or getting chat to finally load the window. Site is moving like molasses. I"m not having an issue with anything else online, so I asked in chat and some others are having the same thing happening too. Thanks for your hard work in advance.

[TruTexan]

Also, in chat, when I try to pm it says they are logged out when they are still in the chat room. Nitro said the other day he had same issue. I tried logging out, clearing my browser cache and logging back in, still same message when I tried again. Weird.

[Smiling]

If I direct link to the chatrooms via my address bar, can I log into chat whilst bypassing the login to the forums or must I be logged into both simultaneously?

I could probably just conduct a couple of experiments and find out, but my poor laptop won't hold up to the stress, lol.

Thanks in advance for any input! :)

[Kelt]

Hi, I just noticed something and don't know how long it has been happening.

I went to send a link to one of my old posts to a friend, and in it I had linked to some images in a photobucket account. When I went back to find that old post today I found that for some reason it is displaying images from my photobucket account but not all the ones associated with the post. They seem to be just random images from that account. I no longer have any way to edit the posts to remove those images.

What I have done is I went to photobucket and I set all albums and libraries to complete privacy in the hopes that they would no longer display since I believe it is done via the link. No luck, it is still random images.

I'm not sure what else I can do on my end. I know that photo bucket has had service updates in the past I'm not sure whether or not that might have caused it.

I need to fix this.

[Linus]

Hi, I just noticed something and don't know how long it has been happening.

I went to send a link to one of my old posts to a friend, and in it I had linked to some images in a photobucket account. When I went back to find that old post today I found that for some reason it is displaying images from my photobucket account but not all the ones associated with the post. They seem to be just random images from that account. I no longer have any way to edit the posts to remove those images.

What I have done is I went to photobucket and I set all albums and libraries to complete privacy in the hopes that they would no longer display since I believe it is done via the link. No luck, it is still random images.

I'm not sure what else I can do on my end. I know that photo bucket has had service updates in the past I'm not sure whether or not that might have caused it.

I need to fix this.

Send me the link to the post and I will remove the photobucket link.

[Kelt]

Thank you :cheesy:

[Slowpurr]

Hi Linus,

I am having difficulty playing both Poker Star and Death Row Diner, after the introduction I am left with a blank screen. I have been able to play other games that I tried. Obviously it is not an emergency but if you have any suggestions that I could try I would appreciate it. Thank you for your time.

[Linus]

Hi Linus,

I am having difficulty playing both Poker Star and Death Row Diner, after the introduction I am left with a blank screen. I have been able to play other games that I tried. Obviously it is not an emergency but if you have any suggestions that I could try I would appreciate it. Thank you for your time.


Hrmm.. I took a quick look at Poker Star and think we may have to re-install it. I'll give that a try later today and see if that works.

[Princess]

I haven't seen anyone else post about this yet so it may just be me.

Trying to enter chat from google chrome it pops up and says that it cannot connect and gives me a redirect link for 123chat.

Tried from explorer just to be safe. Same thing.

Help?

Thanks!

[Talon]

Hey Linus....I'm having an issue trying to change my avatar pic as well as my profile pic. No matter how many different pics I try to change each one to,
it keeps coming up "invalid file".



Also, a paying member here has changed their e-mail address recently, and has lost their password. How shall this member proceed at this point?


Your expertise within these areas would be greatly appreciated.


Thank you....~T

[Princess]

I haven't seen anyone else post about this yet so it may just be me.

Trying to enter chat from google chrome it pops up and says that it cannot connect and gives me a redirect link for 123chat.

Tried from explorer just to be safe. Same thing.

Help?

Thanks!

Nevermind, must have been a hiccup!

[Linus]

Hey Linus....I'm having an issue trying to change my avatar pic as well as my profile pic. No matter how many different pics I try to change each one to,
it keeps coming up "invalid file".



Also, a paying member here has changed their e-mail address recently, and has lost their password. How shall this member proceed at this point?


Your expertise within these areas would be greatly appreciated.


Thank you....~T

The avatar issue may be related to the gallery issue (members may notice that they cannot upload images; I think it may be due to a migration our internet provider did recently). I'll try to see what I can do for that.

For lost passwords, they should go to this link to reset it: http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/login.php?do=lostpw

[Nic]

Good Morning.

Couple of times last night and this a.m. I clicked on the "button" to thank someone and had one of the following happen:

1 All the other icons next to that "thanks" button disappeared

2 My name didn't appear below the post I thanked. The other names tha were there just before I clicked "thanks" disappeared as well

OR

3 Been logged off and had to log in again, password and all.

The first 2 usually happen simultaneously. Reloading the page brings everything back to normal, as if I hadn't clicked the "thanks" at all.

None of the posts I "thanked" last night have my name below them either.

I'm using an iPad2. Is it me or you? In either case, am I concerned?

Edited to add the following:

After posting the above I clicked on "user CP" and was bumped off again.