Weird Board Behavior!

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AndyDursin · #1 Post by **AndyDursin** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:53 pm

Not sure what happened to the topics since 1/23 but I will look into it...I don't handle phpBB (the software that we use for this board) so I will do my best.

Eric Paddon · #2 Post by **Eric Paddon** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 6:06 pm

I've been having a lot of trouble getting through with error messages about "can't connect to data base" from different computers.

AndyDursin · #3 Post by **AndyDursin** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:20 pm

Today was bad, I am guessing it's PHPBB and not anything to do with our site...just to be careful I am going back to the original board layout.

Eric Paddon · #4 Post by **Eric Paddon** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:25 pm

Reminds me of the time FSM went to a different layout that everyone rebelled against so much they brought back the old board in a hurry.

Not in the same category of reaction since I didn't mind the new look here, but its amusing how it could have to come to that kind of decision.

AndyDursin · #5 Post by **AndyDursin** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 1:47 pm

Well the board software DID need to be updated -- that usually doesn't result in a week of thread deletions though!

At any rate, as of 1:45 pm EST, we're totally updated. I apologize if anyone has had problems this AM or in the last few minutes, we ought to be good to go now.

AndyDursin · #6 Post by **AndyDursin** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:09 pm

One other FYI that may be important -- if anyone is having any problems logging in:

1. CLEAR COOKIES in your browser *and*
2. DELETE TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES in your browser

Looks like we're all set now!

John Johnson · #7 Post by **John Johnson** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 6:57 pm

Depends what board you mean. Look at FSM. That's always weird. LOL

Eric Paddon · #8 Post by **Eric Paddon** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:58 pm

Don't I know it! Yesterday was one of the most idiotic things I've ever been subjected to at FSM, all because there are some jerks who start with an obtuse hatred of me because of politics and then decide that if I so much as make one innocuous comment about that other Battlestar Galactica, out comes the profanities followed by nauseating doses of tut-tutting for ruining someone's lovefest about that show (it wasn't that kind of thread at all). Some of those people are enough to make you want to do a Roy Scheider in Jaws impression after Quint smashes the radio.

AndyDursin · #9 Post by **AndyDursin** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:22 pm

OK when I "reconfigured" the board the cookies got messed up so if anyone had to keep re-logging in anytime you'd leave the site, THAT's the reason for that one.

I've fixed it. We ought to be good to go now. If for any reason you're still having the log-in problem, try clearing your cookies one more time.

And Eric, I checked out that thread. You are a glutton for punishment my friend! I think the ratings decline of GALACTICA is significant news -- they could produce more GHOST HUNTERS shows at a fraction of the price and double the entertainment value! (yeah, I admit it, my GALACTICA love has kind of cooled...)

Eric Paddon · #10 Post by **Eric Paddon** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:22 pm

I know, the issue of ratings is neutral to the subject of whether you like the show or not. At any rate, while I can sometimes see the virtue of being passive, for the likes of LRob and Joan Hue, uh-uh.

AndyDursin · #11 Post by **AndyDursin** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:46 pm

Eric Paddon wrote:I know, the issue of ratings is neutral to the subject of whether you like the show or not. At any rate, while I can sometimes see the virtue of being passive, for the likes of LRob and Joan Hue, uh-uh.

Any person who compares Bush with Hitler is insane, whether you dislike Bush and the job he's done or not, the comparison is insane.

Any person who regularly uses "SUTF" pretty much speaks for itself.

I remember the early days of FSM when I'd receive reader letters, edit the review section on my typewriter in high school, and everyone was happy to talk about film music. Goodness those days are long, long, long gone...

Eric Paddon · #12 Post by **Eric Paddon** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:00 am

LRob is indeed insane, and that also speaks volumes to the lack of sanity in those who think a guy like him is one of the "wonderful people" of this world.

I remember those early days of FSM too when I would buy a few copies during an early 90s visit to Footlight, and remembering how in those days even b****s got reviewed! (the two disc Spartacus one, which is one of only two b's I still own).

MarkB · #13 Post by **MarkB** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:30 am

Eric and Andy, do you really want to drag all of that over here? Because if you do, I think it's only fair that the FSM posters being criticized by name should be informed and allowed to represent themselves.

Personally, I find Andy's site a friendly oasis from that type of conflict and would like to see it continue as such. (And yes, I've tried to do my part to keep it that way, and believe me, there have been times I've been tempted to do otherwise.

)

Let's "keep the fight over there, so we don't have to fight it here," if you know what I mean.

Mark

Eric Paddon · #14 Post by **Eric Paddon** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:55 am

I've never been granted any such courtesy when I've been trashed by those people in other outlets they post in, nor have I ever felt the need to demand it. I won't say anything further about them, but as far as indulging in a moment to say what I think about what happened (taking advantage of an oasis for myself just as I'm sure they're doing likewise to me in boards I don't belong to and don't want to join for the sake of rebutting them there), I don't see as anything particularly out of line.

Edmund Kattak · #15 Post by **Edmund Kattak** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:14 am

Eric Paddon wrote:I've never been granted any such courtesy when I've been trashed by those people in other outlets they post in, nor have I ever felt the need to demand it. I won't say anything further about them, but as far as indulging in a moment to say what I think about what happened (taking advantage of an oasis for myself just as I'm sure they're doing likewise to me in boards I don't belong to and don't want to join for the sake of rebutting them there), I don't see as anything particularly out of line.

Eric, just studying the posts over there, it's a forgone conclusion that there are those who are just hell-bent on making it their mission to (1) bait you (2) trash you (3) continue in mean-spirited assaults on you. I think that no matter what topic is in discussed, it seems that the only reason for this is your political beliefs. That's truly sad for them, because you do have great observations and add valuable perspective. That said, I think one of your chief detractors over there also adds some great perspective and color to many discussions. When discussions cross that line of politics and personal morality, then civility is escorted right out the door.

I'm tired of it. I know I've said this many times before, but I locked myself out accidentally over there sometime last autumn and haven't been able to get back in. I suppose that I could have sent emails every day - badgering Lukas and all to get back in - but it's just not worth the effort. I will continue to read and buy CD's, but the boards has left me indifferent. The biggest challenge has been trying to discuss any worthy topics without degenerating into personal attacks. I guess that will never go away. I get enough political crap from being subjected to presumptuously pompus arrogance from certain family members who feel the need to obtain their information from the same one-sided sources, in lieu of reading everything out there from all avenues of thought. It's a complicated world with complicated motives and motivations. There seems to be a lack of genuine problem-solvers out there and it's really disturbing. Anyway, enough with that.

Eric, I just wanted to say that I empathized with you.