Ladies and gents,
As you can see our new forum software is all installed and working... I have spent some time checking everything and as far as I can tell, things are working as they should.
However, if you have any problems or issues, comments good or bad, then please let me know in this thread.
Muchos gracias
Forum Software update - comments, feedback, bugs etc. in here please
Started by
Lord Vader
, Mar 16 2012 01:06 PM
forum software upgrade bugs
254 replies to this topic
#4
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:11 PM
I don't seem to be able to find the favourite forums, or watched forums, or whatever it was called.
It used to be on the right hand side, and it was quite useful IMO.
It used to be on the right hand side, and it was quite useful IMO.
#5
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:13 PM
Different but easy to adjust to - VERY SEXY 
Niggle - non-working site logo
Chat not working either, SQL errors
Other than that, I like it!
Niggle - non-working site logo
Chat not working either, SQL errors
Other than that, I like it!
#6
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:16 PM
I like it.
I like the 'like' feature too.
Only feedback I have is that the medals seem a bit out of sync. Perhaps some are a couple of pixels different than others?
I like the 'like' feature too.
Only feedback I have is that the medals seem a bit out of sync. Perhaps some are a couple of pixels different than others?
#7
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:17 PM
Change!! Noooooo!!
Looks nice though. Ooh, it tells you when you are typing a reply if someone else has replied in the meantime!
Looks nice though. Ooh, it tells you when you are typing a reply if someone else has replied in the meantime!
#8
Lord Vader
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:17 PM
Just noticed, chat seems to be broken. NSI are aware ... watch this space, should be fixed soon!
Also I noticed the medals glitch too. Again, NSI aware.
Keep 'em coming!
Also I noticed the medals glitch too. Again, NSI aware.
Keep 'em coming!
#9
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:20 PM
Were Ads meant to have gone if your a power user?
Taking a little time to get used to it! But like it
Taking a little time to get used to it! But like it
#10
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:21 PM
Might be missing the obvious, but can't seem to find the Force private area, at least for Herts!
#11
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:26 PM
You can only select a body of text in reply/edit mode from right-left, but not left-right.
Where has the 'insert media' button gone?
Where has the 'insert media' button gone?
#12
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:27 PM
Ah yes the MSC Writing room is not there - though can see topics in it - using new content thread
#13
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:30 PM
The ASSET has also disappeared
can we have our private forums back please, my lord?
can we have our private forums back please, my lord?
#14
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:31 PM
When you click on a topic that you have read previously to view the lasted post, the page doesn't scroll down automatically to the last post you viewed.
Also, I don't like the grey space each side of the forum, can you widen it out?
Also, I don't like the grey space each side of the forum, can you widen it out?
#15
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:31 PM
When I first came on to the forum I thought I was on a different website. Looks good! Going to have a look round now.
Edited by Max, 16 March 2012 - 01:32 PM.
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Lord Vader
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:32 PM
Might be missing the obvious, but can't seem to find the Force private area, at least for Herts!
Yep this does indeed seem to be a bug! NSI aware and looking into it now... watch this space!The ASSET has also disappeared
can we have our private forums back please, my lord?
#17
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:32 PM
Oh, my Christmas Avatar is back, David won't be pleased, but woohoo - Christmas must be nearly here! 
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Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:40 PM
I don't seem to be able to find the favourite forums, or watched forums, or whatever it was called.
It used to be on the right hand side, and it was quite useful IMO.
I believe the sidebars have gone for good. They were fairly universally hated, you must be the exception
Were Ads meant to have gone if your a power user?
Taking a little time to get used to it! But like it
Yes the ads ought not to be appearing for Power Users. If they are, give me specifics (which ad, where on the page, which topic etc) and I'll get it looked at.
Re the first part... not really sure I understand that?You can only select a body of text in reply/edit mode from right-left, but not left-right.
Where has the 'insert media' button gone?
The insert media is now under the 'Special BB Code' button, third from the top left when you are entering a reply or editing a post. It's a little green/blue box, in between the eraser and the 'Font' chooser. Does that make sense?
Um... no it's not??? Might just be your cache, if you didn't already change it?Oh, my Christmas Avatar is back, David won't be pleased, but woohoo - Christmas must be nearly here!
#19
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:45 PM
M'Lord,
I see two adverts on the right hand side. One attempting to convince me to become a power user (ironically), and one for Uniform Dating at the bottomfi the pane, below the Police Jobs section.
Edit: I also see an advert banner at the top of the screen that seems to cycle through various ads. At the moment it's for the Specials Conference thing in Manchester, occasionally it talks about Police Aviation Convention or something in Bonn.
I also seem frequently get the "loading" symbol appear at the top of the screen, when the forum is clearly not loading. This is symbolised by a green rectangle with a number of variably sized white squares in it.
The Parade Room is visible, whereas I think it wasn't before?
Edit 2: I also see a number of ads from "AdChoices" at the bottom of the posting pane, talking about Security Degrees, Conveyancing for Less and a 26 Inch Police Baton. Official ASP apparently.
Edit 3: I also do not see the "PoliceSpecials.com" logo loading in the top left hand corner. Thanks NSI for the rigerous testing...
I see two adverts on the right hand side. One attempting to convince me to become a power user (ironically), and one for Uniform Dating at the bottomfi the pane, below the Police Jobs section.
Edit: I also see an advert banner at the top of the screen that seems to cycle through various ads. At the moment it's for the Specials Conference thing in Manchester, occasionally it talks about Police Aviation Convention or something in Bonn.
I also seem frequently get the "loading" symbol appear at the top of the screen, when the forum is clearly not loading. This is symbolised by a green rectangle with a number of variably sized white squares in it.
The Parade Room is visible, whereas I think it wasn't before?
Edit 2: I also see a number of ads from "AdChoices" at the bottom of the posting pane, talking about Security Degrees, Conveyancing for Less and a 26 Inch Police Baton. Official ASP apparently.
Edit 3: I also do not see the "PoliceSpecials.com" logo loading in the top left hand corner. Thanks NSI for the rigerous testing...
Edited by Adamski, 16 March 2012 - 01:50 PM.
#20
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:50 PM
I like it, but I find it way too similar to Police Oracle...? I'm flicking between both forums at the moment reading opinions on Winsor 2, and it's irritating me! We seem to have lost a little identity and I keep forgetting which forum i'm on!
The logo/banner at the top isn't appearing but instead has the blue square with the '?' in it.
The logo/banner at the top isn't appearing but instead has the blue square with the '?' in it.
#22
Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:58 PM
I like it, but I find it way too similar to Police Oracle...? I'm flicking between both forums at the moment reading opinions on Winsor 2, and it's irritating me! We seem to have lost a little identity and I keep forgetting which forum i'm on!
Just to illustrate my point...
#23
Posted 16 March 2012 - 02:01 PM
All the others are fair, but that one last little bit is a tiny bit ott.Thanks NSI for the rigerous testing...
No matter how much testing you do, there's only so much that will show up on a closed system. It's a whole new beast once you start subjecting it to a full working load. And, as with everything 'new', there's almost bound to be a few small teething problems.
I guess the good thing is, is that we know they'll all be fixed eventually.
#24
Posted 16 March 2012 - 02:05 PM
No matter how much testing you do, there's only so much that will show up on a closed system. It's a whole new beast once you start subjecting it to a full working load. And, as with everything 'new', there's almost bound to be a few small teething problems.
Sorry, but no.
I work in IT and I've done my fair share of upgrades. Not once have I had to come back and fix something that I've upgraded, because I ALWAYS test it. Fully. I see no excuse.
Good work NSI, but better luck next time. 8/10.
#25
Posted 16 March 2012 - 02:08 PM
Sorry, but no.
I work in IT and I've done my fair share of upgrades. Not once have I had to come back and fix something that I've upgraded, because I ALWAYS test it. Fully. I see no excuse.
Good work NSI, but better luck next time. 8/10.
Pffttt... no neg button...
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