FORUM DOWNTIME AND RESULTING ISSUES REPORTING

My log in is just about instantaneous with W11Home edition and Firefox100.0.1.

John

No problem with log-in here, almost instantaneous!

Making the post seemed quicker than normal as well.

John

Edited By Journeyman on 10/06/2022 15:27:11

I've gone back to no certificate, no padlock again Done nothing since yesterday when it decided to work OK, Have noticed, like Joseph, it keeps me permanently logged in from day to day.

Edit. I submitted this post and it chucked me onto the unsafe site page again, had to confirm the submission and it then posted as above.

Edited By Bezzer on 10/06/2022 16:17:48

But is the spell checker not a function of the web site, so in your words "no change to functionality" so therefore there are no issues with functionality as with you second sentence

Derek it was simply a move to another server so no change in the current way the site software works be that good or bad. Neil is referring to any problems with functionality after the change of server eg login, photos, security, speed.

Functionality of the software is another issue and may or may not get addressed at some time, as I said earlier in the thread the spell checker is working for me highlighting any errors.

The last time a change of software was mooted the vast majority actually seemed to want to stick with this rather than the option at the time.

Edited By JasonB on 11/06/2022 07:32:48

Although the forum has a built-in spell-checker, putting it politely, it's not wonderful. Clunky and it defaults to US English and disgracefully complains about Aluminium. Never got it to remember I write British English and have to reset it manually every time.

The forum's spell-checker is a relic, more trouble than it's worth, and a better alternative is available! These days it's usual to use a Browser spell-checker rather than whatever happens to come with a forum: browser spell-checkers are up-to-date, work the same way on all websites and, once set up, are easier to use.

Which browser are you using? Whatever it is someone on the forum will know how to switch spell-checking on.

Dave

Hello. If you are experiencing an insecure message on your browser, it would be really helpful to know:

Device and generation (eg iPad Air 2, Kindle Fire HD 2015 etc)

Operaring system (iOS 15.5, Android 5.1.1)

Browser and version (Chrome 102, Safari 15.5)

Thank you!

Hi Darren, I get a message on my Android 7, that my connection is not private and blocks it from viewing the forum. I don't very often use my phone for viewing this forum, but I've never had such a message before the changeover.

Regards Nick.

There's a danger that poor old Darren will find himself being asked to fix everyone's IT problems! For example, my Windows 10 doesn't recognise Daylight Saving Time unless I sync the time server manually . Love to blame this bug on the Forum upgrade, but it's a long-running Microsoft glitch effecting a small minority, cause unknown.

I mention my date/time problem because it's one of several issues that can cause a client to mismanage a new certificate. Pinched this list off an Android site, but Linux, Apple, and Windows are similar. Suggestions:

• The operating system is out-of-date. (upgrade if possible: buy new kit if necessary, old hardware doesn't last forever!)
• The browser is out-of-date. (upgrade)
• Operating system date/time is wrong. (reset it)
• Browser has cached information. (Go to Browser settings and clear data and cache.)
• Anti-virus software is blocking the new certificate. (Temporarily turn it off)
• The problem may be in the network (shutdown and restart router, or connect to a different WiFi.)
• One or more of the data structures used to manage the computer is corrupt. (Power the device off, wait at least one minute, and power back on. Doesn't fix all such problems, so if it fails try a factory reset.)

Dave

Edited By SillyOldDuffer on 11/06/2022 14:58:08

Keeps logging me out today, was on all day yesterday no problems. Login time seems long but probably only 15-30 seconds. No access to digital copies displays 404 - File or directory not found.
The resource you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.

Logging fast and reliable to me but like Dennis I also get 404 from https://www.model-engineer.co.uk/digitalaccess

Digital issues come up for me but it is taking 15-20secs from clicking "magazines" for the next screen to come up W10 & Chrome

Samsung Tab3 . SM-T310

Android 4.4.2

Chrome Version 81.0.4044.138

Device last updated itself 7.6.22

I've cleared history, cookies, caches etc etc a few times with no change, I did see the padlock a couple of days ago for one session as previously posted but not since., no idea why.

No operational problems here. However, a couple of my posts got 'lost'. Such a pity: one was my best post ever, erudite, educational and entertaining, full of wit, wisdom and whimsy; quite unlike my usual sarcastic and curmudgeonly drivel. Now lost to the world - I can't possibly repeat it. Oh well, that's progress...

Logged me out overnight.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A

Android 10

Login is painfully slow and no access to magazines, just a blank page

Personal advert's - 'Latest "For Sale" Adverts' listing does not seem to be updating automatically?

Looks like sellers are posting items for sale but the full list can only be accessed by clicking on the "more for sale Ads....." section of the 'Latest "for sale" adverts' on the right-hand side of the page whereas in the past the latest adverts used to appear automatically (after a short interval) at the top of the list visible on the 'first page' of the site.

Phil

Jason,

I can't remember a vast majority wanting to stick with the present option. I do remember that a new version of software was being installed on another forum early last year and that that new version would be installed Spring/Summer last year on this forum. I waited during the year for this installation but nothing appeared, and I had hoped that something might have been installed to improve matters.

There are several good versions of forum software in use around the Internet with much better facilities than this version so it's not as if there aren't tried and tested options available.

Jim.

Edited By Jim Guthrie on 12/06/2022 17:00:15

I now have the security problem that sit isn't safe with no padlock. Android 7 Samsung tablet !

David

Alright on my phone! Padlock and OK is it possible it is Something to do with Norton on tablet.

David

Edited By David George 1 on 12/06/2022 20:04:53