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General Category => Science and Technology => Topic started by: Square-Eyes on October 29, 2012, 02:16:27 PM
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I'd like this thread to be open for any suggestions from the computer
geeks geniuses among us on how to improve this site.
This is your forum after all.
Thank you :)
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Well, I think you should rewrite it in C# or maybe VB, implementing an SQL (or maybe SQLite) database which would be more robust, plus a backup which is regularly run using a batch file. Possibly you could consider using XML for universality.
More smileys would be good - particularly the facepalm one :)
ht
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On a different board, we used to have a 'dynamic' head-banging one - and a 'pucking down the toilet' one!!
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Are you all 5 :P
Yes, smileys are very pretty!
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Enabling hyperlinks would be good
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Can we have a go-faster button please as the pages sometimes take an age to load?
Oh, and flashing avatars, they're lovely?
Ooh and a shopping basket option where we can buy RE branded stuff like freeminer-proof irony-meters or Sparky's dynamic-energy perpetual-motion toys.
I like gin.
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Enabling hyperlinks would be good
Seconded..
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Dear Seb,
Your are nuts, I love nuts. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Gonnagle.
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Enabling hyperlinks would be good
Seconded..
Are we still having trouble with spammers? That's why this was removed.
Alternatively, if you highlight a posted link in firefox, a left-click gives you the option to follow it.
ht
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Dear Square eyes,
Okay we have Monty, your good self, Hope, Outrider and Jakswan, who are not up on computer speak, or whatever, not a criticism, why not let a poster who is up on this stuff on to your team to have a look at what is feasible and what is not, old Grantus I think is good in that dept, not a mod as such, more techy support.
Gonnagle.
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Dear Square eyes,
Okay we have Monty, your good self, Hope, Outrider and Jakswan, who are not up on computer speak, or whatever, not a criticism, why not let a poster who is up on this stuff on to your team to have a look at what is feasible and what is not, old Grantus I think is good in that dept, not a mod as such, more techy support.
Gonnagle.
I think there's quite a few of us who are technically knowledgeable, although my web design knowledge is a bit out of date now...
ht
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Enabling hyperlinks would be good
Yes please
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Are we still having trouble with spammers? That's why this was removed.
Spammers can still post their links here, it's just that you can't click on them. I fail to see how this stops spammers. Other boards e.g. the JREF impose a restriction so that you can't post links until you have a set number of posts. This, together with moderation should stop spamming.
Alternatively, if you highlight a posted link in firefox, a left-click gives you the option to follow it.
Not everybody wants to use Firefox. It's lost its way somewhat in the last few years.
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I'd like this thread to be open for any suggestions from the computer geeks geniuses among us on how to improve this site.
This is your forum after all.
Thank you :)
Hi All,
Sometimes posters don't always make it clear who, or which post, they are responding too and it can get a bit confusing. Perhaps this could be included as an automatic input on the first line by inputting the post number that is being replied to.
Example: « Reply #13 on: Today at 12:10:09 PM from: Reply #7 by The Cheesy Wotsit»
Regards Juan
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If someone just clicks on 'reply' how is the board software going to determine which post is being replied to?
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I admit I'm guilty of that one Jaun.
I automatically assume the person reading my response is aware I'm addressing them!
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I'd like this thread to be open for any suggestions from the computer geeks geniuses among us on how to improve this site.
This is your forum after all.
Thank you :)
If a mod fails to log in for weeks without providing an explanation, get rid of them.
Yeah because it will make such a noticeable difference
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Or is there anyway of highlighting the bits you want, and getting it just to quote that bit?
Like that?
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Or is there anyway of highlighting the bits you want, and getting it just to quote that bit?
Like that?
Yeah!
Like that ;)
Julie
Experiment and use the preview option?
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If someone just clicks on 'reply' how is the board software going to determine which post is being replied to?
Hi Mod,
I didn't even realise there was a reply button - just found it at the bottom; I assumed everybody used the 'quote' but then deleted all that came with it. I'm not sure what the point of the 'reply' button is if it does not reference the post to which the reply is being made, unless it always assumes it is the OP.
Regards Juan
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I admit I'm guilty of that one Jaun.
I automatically assume the person reading my response is aware I'm addressing them!
Hi Cheesy,
It was only by chance I picked up your post, I'd put the number in first and then looked to see who it was.
Regards Juan
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Not sure if this could be done, but when you click "quote" could you have an easy way of letting people know what post you are referring to?
You mean like editing the post that you are replying to so that it only contains the relevant bit?
Or is there anyway of highlighting the bits you want, and getting it just to quote that bit?
Like this you mean?
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I didn't even realise there was a reply button - just found it at the bottom; I assumed everybody used the 'quote' but then deleted all that came with it. I'm not sure what the point of the 'reply' button is if it does not reference the post to which the reply is being made, unless it always assumes it is the OP.
Sometimes people want to make a general point in relation to the subject that isn't a specific response to a previous poster.
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See that's the problem Juan..
There are way too many egos looking out for conformation of their self-centered importance on most forums.
Trumpets are blown, ignorance adhered too. Listen to me, your all talking shit..
But we sneaky ones can hold a decent conversation until they realise we ain't talking about them..
Then like "Ogres", they come stomping in demanding why we ain't talking about them.. then we just move on and let the "Ogres" poke each other.. with occasional contributions for our own amusement..
If only it was that simple.. eh!!
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And then some narky twat assumes you're addressing them specifically.
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmnlq6SAx91qiz3j8o1_500.gif
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And then some narky twat assumes you're addressing them specifically.
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmnlq6SAx91qiz3j8o1_500.gif
;D ;D
And then some narky twat assumes you're addressing them specifically.
Prof, you seem more grumpy than usual. Do you think you're in need of some sarnies*?
*I remember you told us once, whenever you got a bit grumpy your wife made you a sarnie!
And what an excellent solution .... :)
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Well, how about posting some music ....
(But not 'mole music', if pos ... )
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What! ...... me trying to derail a thread? Never ......
<where's the whistling emoticon>
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I didn't even realise there was a reply button - just found it at the bottom; I assumed everybody used the 'quote' but then deleted all that came with it. I'm not sure what the point of the 'reply' button is if it does not reference the post to which the reply is being made, unless it always assumes it is the OP.
Sometimes people want to make a general point in relation to the subject that isn't a specific response to a previous poster.
Hi Mod,
Perhaps like Bubbles said, we could have 3 options. The 'quote' the same as it is now, 'Reply' which includes the post number and name you are responding to and nothing else and 'Comment' that does not reference any post (as the present 'reply').
I don't believe it should be too difficult to do for a person with reasonable coding knowledge.
Regards Juan
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Hi Mod,
Perhaps like Bubbles said, we could have 3 options. The 'quote' the same as it is now, 'Reply' which includes the post number and name you are responding to and nothing else and 'Comment' that does not reference any post (as the present 'reply').
I don't believe it should be too difficult to do for a person with reasonable coding knowledge.
Regards Juan
I don't see any tools for changing this area of board functionality. Of course if another member has the skills to do this and is willing to volunteer their services ...........
To be honest even if this were implemented it would depend entirely on the person making the post to select an option that identified which post it was that they were replying to and if people can't be bothered to do that now I don't see how that's going to change as a consequence of them having an additional option available to them.
To my mind this is a people issue, not a technical issue, as the facility to identify which post is being replied to is already available to all, but ignored by some.
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Dear Monty,
Which is why you need a poster with the knowledge, the understanding, Horsethorn has already volunteered, Grantus I think is comp savvy, give them admin status and see what can be done, God loves a trier. 8)
Gonnagle.
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Hi Mod,
Perhaps like Bubbles said, we could have 3 options. The 'quote' the same as it is now, 'Reply' which includes the post number and name you are responding to and nothing else and 'Comment' that does not reference any post (as the present 'reply').
I don't believe it should be too difficult to do for a person with reasonable coding knowledge.
Regards Juan
I don't see any tools for changing this area of board functionality. Of course if another member has the skills to do this and is willing to volunteer their services ...........
To be honest even if this were implemented it would depend entirely on the person making the post to select an option that identified which post it was that they were replying to and if people can't be bothered to do that now I don't see how that's going to change as a consequence of them having an additional option available to them.
To my mind this is a people issue, not a technical issue, as the facility to identify which post is being replied to is already available to all, but ignored by some.
Hi Mod,
In general I agree with you - it's like health and safety, once you have provided the training and the equipment then failure to use them can then be mostly attributed to user carelessness or arrogance.
Regards Juan
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Can we have a go-faster button please as the pages sometimes take an age to load?
Using a laptop or notebook can cause that on wireless.
Change to tower or plug in cable. ;D
Oh, and flashing avatars, they're lovely?
We will have nothing rude around here young man. Whatever are you thinking having people flashing in a avatar? NEVER! LOL ;D ::) ;)
Ooh and a shopping basket option where we can buy RE branded stuff like freeminer-proof irony-meters or Sparky's dynamic-energy perpetual-motion toys.
Oh the irony of it... there goes another meter. ;D
Perpectual motion toys will just make you dizzier and cause your lippy not to be straight.
I like gin.
Just the tonic for you, I hear. :)
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And then some narky twat assumes you're addressing them specifically.
Prof,
Sounds like you are being narky a little yourself.
How often do you address people and be less than amiable with them?
Any chance your new year resolution is to be NICE! :-*
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"Seem" being the operative word.
This is the same sunny old me.
She should give him dockers wedges. Should keep him happier for longer.
Does she use wonder loaf? ;D
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Dear Monty,
Which is why you need a poster with the knowledge, the understanding, Horsethorn has already volunteered, Grantus I think is comp savvy, give them admin status and see what can be done, God loves a trier. 8)
Gonnagle.
Horsethorn :-* would be good as Admin/mod come on give him a chance.
who knows the site might finally start running right.
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On adocument, I wanted two columns, so I found and clicked on 'left', i.e. one column to the left, a third as wide as one to right. Didn't want lines showing, but I know the column is there because when I typed a line starting from left it went to next line when it reached the width of the column.
But I can't go from left column (name) to right column on same line (for address and phone number). This is for my tap class records.
I phoned Dolphin and they tried several things on their computers which worked, but didn't seem to work on mine. Does anyone know the key/s to go from left to right columns?
I did F1 but the help menu (M/S Word 2010) is too complicated for me since it seems the help things are going to links, instead of in a nice, simple index. Grrr!
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On adocument, I wanted two columns, so I found and clicked on 'left', i.e. one column to the left, a third as wide as one to right. Didn't want lines showing, but I know the column is there because when I typed a line starting from left it went to next line when it reached the width of the column.
But I can't go from left column (name) to right column on same line (for address and phone number). This is for my tap class records.
I phoned Dolphin and they tried several things on their computers which worked, but didn't seem to work on mine. Does anyone know the key/s to go from left to right columns?
I did F1 but the help menu (M/S Word 2010) is too complicated for me since it seems the help things are going to links, instead of in a nice, simple index. Grrr!
Hi Susan
Having done a few tests, it seems that the second column isn't 'created' until you get to the end of the page. Once you've got enough lines to fill the page, continuing to type will take you back up to the top of your page, but in the second column.
Think of it as having two 'pages' on one page - the second page isn't there until you've filled the first one.
Unfortunately I don't think there's a keyboard shortcut to jump between the two columns, but if you only have one page created, and have some text in the second column, Page Up and Page Down swap between the top line of the first column and the bottom line of the second column.
An easier way to have a similar layout would be to create a table with two columns, but I'm not sure how easy that is with a screen-reader.
Hope that helps
ht
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ht
thank you very much for the explanation, much appreciated. I'll make a table. I learnt how to do this a few years ago from computer teacher. I no longer have lessons ... because I can't think of anything I want to learn! Have you any suggestions on that?
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ht
thank you very much for the explanation, much appreciated. I'll make a table. I learnt how to do this a few years ago from computer teacher. I no longer have lessons ... because I can't think of anything I want to learn! Have you any suggestions on that?
It's difficult to know what to suggest, as I'm not sure of your current level :)
One thing that might be useful for you is learning about recording macros, if you haven't already.
Basically, they let you record a series of actions in Word (or Excel, etc) and all the actions in a macro can be repeated with a user-chosen keyboard shortcut. For example, you could record inserting a table, including making the column headings bold and coloured, and then repeat that in Word at any time just by a single keyboard shortcut :)
I use them quite a lot in Excel if I want to repeat the same complex actions on a long list of data.
ht
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ht
thank you very much for the explanation, much appreciated. I'll make a table. I learnt how to do this a few years ago from computer teacher. I no longer have lessons ... because I can't think of anything I want to learn! Have you any suggestions on that?
Does your software allow you to insert a column break? That's the way I usually jump straight into a 2nd column without using a table.
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I'd like this thread to be open for any suggestions from the computer geeks geniuses among us on how to improve this site.
This is your forum after all.
Thank you :)
What happened to all the Jewish contributers?
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I'd like this thread to be open for any suggestions from the computer geeks geniuses among us on how to improve this site.
This is your forum after all.
Thank you :)
What happened to all the Jewish contributers?
I don't think that their absence is due to technical difficulties. ::)
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Does your software allow you to insert a column break? That's the way I usually jump straight into a 2nd column without using a table.
That sounds interesting! Which menu will I find that in, please?
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Dear Susan,
Your problem may be lack of ants, or have you cleaned the skull on top of your monitor, or have you removed the teddy bear from the keyboard, or it could be quantum, it usually is. :P
Gonnagle.
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It's difficult to know what to suggest, as I'm not sure of your current level :)
One thing that might be useful for you is learning about recording macros, if you haven't already.
Basically, they let you record a series of actions in Word (or Excel, etc) and all the actions in a macro can be repeated with a user-chosen keyboard shortcut. For example, you could record inserting a table, including making the column headings bold and coloured, and then repeat that in Word at any time just by a single keyboard shortcut :)
I use them quite a lot in Excel if I want to repeat the same complex actions on a long list of data.
ht
Thank you for the idea. I'll have a word with computer teacher (when he comes to sort out a new picture for me for my Face Book page! :)) to see if he knows about it.
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That sounds interesting! Which menu will I find that in, please?
It's usually in the 'Insert' drop-down menu. I assumke you are talking word-processing, by the way - such Word, or Open Office, or whatever.
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Gonnagle
:) I've finished 'Making Money' - I don't like the ending, as it seems to just tail off. Have collected the CD of 'Dodge' and have started a (braille) book by Sharon Penman.
I've made the font of the table bold and 48,which means I can see the phone numbers without a magnifying glass - just. And I know most of them off by heart anyway. There are three pages which I'm going to take to local shop, have them photo-copied on to thin card and hole-punched ... and another detail of my smartened-up address files will be done! :D
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Hope:
Thank you - I'll have a look in a minute.
I can't find 'column break' in any of the doc menus. I think the software won't prevent it. I'm turning off the computer now, but if you have time, I'd be grateful for instructions as to where I'd find it.
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What happened to all the Jewish contributers?
Maybe the 'Darthism' thread scared them away? :-\
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What happened to all the Jewish contributers?
Maybe the 'Darthism' thread scared them away? :-\
I think they were already gone before the thread was opened. But moving it to Religion and Ethics, or to Ethics and Freethought might be nice, if it's still in the Jewish Topic area?
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What happened to all the Jewish contributers?
Maybe the 'Darthism' thread scared them away? :-\
I think they were already gone before the thread was opened. But moving it to Religion and Ethics, or to Ethics and Freethought might be nice, if it's still in the Jewish Topic area?
Maybe 'discourages any returners or newbies' would be more accurate then?
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Here's an idea GET THE BLOODY SITE TO WORK PROPERLY. Did anyone hear that? :D ;D
shout over! normal working routine and composure has been resumed. ;D ::)
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Here's an idea GET THE BLOODY SITE TO WORK PROPERLY. Did anyone hear that? :D ;D
shout over! normal working routine and composure has been resumed. ;D ::)
So Jakswan will be receiving your cheque towards site-upkeep when exactly?
It's free.
Stop wingeing.
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Enabling hyperlinks would be good
Seconded..
Thirded
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Enabling hyperlinks would be good
Seconded..
Thirded
Fourthed
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Enabling hyperlinks would be good
Seconded..
Thirded
Fourthed
Fifthed.
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Enabling hyperlinks would be good
Seconded..
Thirded
Fourthed
Fifthed.
dittoed (I refuse to conform)
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I can't see anything specific about hyperlinks in any of the settings that we could turn on, so I've asked Jakswan to have look at what options there are, if any.
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Just ask Horsethorn. He knows everything technical.
Gonnagle told me so.
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No point asking me. I'm Filing Nails and Looking Decorative, not Tech.
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I can't see anything specific about hyperlinks in any of the settings that we could turn on, so I've asked Jakswan to have look at what options there are, if any.
I think Shaker will be able to help there, I think he has the option activated on his site nglreturns.
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Different boards, different software, different menus and settings.
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Different boards, different software, different menus and settings.
OIC. Thank you.
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ftp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32228123 (ftp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32228123)
Im working on it
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I can get it to show as a link, but it doesn't link >:(
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32228123 (ftp://www.bbc.co.uk)
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Anybody any suggestions why my lap-top won't let me use smileys or in fact any of the facilities on the reply page?
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I've been trying for about a week to get a sound only or you tube or something of 'One singular sensation' from Chorus |Line. A screen comes up with a column of you tube links on the right hand side, but a blank space where the you tube should be .... but no music. Anyone any idea why?
I need to put the music on to a blank CD - for tap class, naturally!
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I don't know why it isn't working for you. I tried this site and had no problem .....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WWFWvKdZnc
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ekim
thank you - much appreciated. I tried that and it came up with the screen I described earlier so it must be something to do with my computer and IE. I'll get tech to check tomorrow.
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For a while I have had difficulty getting the smilies to work, and couldn't use the bold, italics and fonts, but suddenly today I can use them again. Has anyone else had problems, which have been sorted without any apparent reason?
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For a while I have had difficulty getting the smilies to work, and couldn't use the bold, italics and fonts, but suddenly today I can use them again. Has anyone else had problems, which have been sorted without any apparent reason?
Dammit. Do the smilies still work? I'll have to fix that.
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Dammit. Do the smilies still work? I'll have to fix that.
:P
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For a while I have had difficulty getting the smilies to work, and couldn't use the bold, italics and fonts, but suddenly today I can use them again. Has anyone else had problems, which have been sorted without any apparent reason?
Smilies only work if you write something funny. Maybe that was your problem?
;D ;D
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Jeremy or Gordon
today I tried, for the first time, switching the router off, then on, when the notice 'This page can't be displayed' came up. I had been going from page to page with no problem, but then between one click and the next, up comes the notice.
So as it worked once, I tried it again later this morning. I wonder if you think that could be the answer to the problem? If it is likely, I will get my local Tech chap to advise on a new router. Does that sound like a good idea?
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Jeremy or Gordon
today I tried, for the first time, switching the router off, then on, when the notice 'This page can't be displayed' came up. I had been going from page to page with no problem, but then between one click and the next, up comes the notice.
So as it worked once, I tried it again later this morning. I wonder if you think that could be the answer to the problem? If it is likely, I will get my local Tech chap to advise on a new router. Does that sound like a good idea?
tbh I'm not sure that would resolve the problem if your IP address was still the same, and we know that changing the IP address can work when there are access problems. I'm sure I sent an email a few weeks back for you to pass to your IT guy setting out how you could try this.
I'll check and will re-send the e-mail.
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tbh I'm not sure that would resolve the problem if your IP address was still the same, and we know that changing the IP address can work when there are access problems. I'm sure I sent an email a few weeks back for you to pass to your IT guy setting out how you could try this.
I'll check and will re-send the e-mail.
Yes, you did send an e-mail, Gordon, thank you, and yes, Ian did see it. The problem seems to be to do with SuperNova because dolphin do not work with other IPs. They are working on it, but it might take a few years yet before they have cracked that one!
Apologies if I did not send a reply.
P.S. re-sent e-mail arrived - thank you.