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Hi BasschattersI thought I'd write a post detailing exactly where we are with the site at the moment. There are posts all over the place reporting the same things, and it can be tiring repeating the same messages and also confusing for the members. I also want to remind you of the new functionality coming up and finally to ask for your help. First of all, we are aware of several small issues with the site at the moment. Things like the 'go to first new post' blobs/stars not showing. Other things like the 'last post by.... in...' missing. Sidebar items not showing. etc. All those have been logged and are being addressed by our tech support chap who is currently in China on business, so bad timing means he can't look at everything all at once, though he's most definitely 'on it', plus a whole host of other things besides that.Secondly, the recent malware warnings. It's all been fixed, and as far as we know there wasn't any motive to take data from users. All your data is encrypted and stored safely, however you may wish to change your password if you like. Full system wiping/IED sellotaping is unnecessary. The warning may still show whilst we're removed from the blacklist as it were, but the issue has been solved. Unfortunately it just seems like bad timing that it happened when it did; there's nothing to suggest it has anything to do with the work that was going on at the time. Thirdly, the image upload system needs fixing. This is bugging me because it's a core concept of the new classifieds section, and through using it we'll have a new section that makes scanning what's for sale easier and faster. As it's busted currently though the section hasn't got the 'new section wow factor' which is a shame, however once it's fixed it'll start to populate with paid ads, hopefully. £1.75 to show a thumbnail on the index view. We all really hope this takes off as it'll mean we can pay for the site and reduce our dependence on donations and advertising. If it doesn't, or if it's not generally working, then we'll go back to the drawing board. Time will tell, and with your support we can modify and adapt the plugin even more. For the time being we've left the old sales area open, too. So, finally - the recent work and anti spam/virus stuff has cost us dearly. Although we have covered most of it, we would like to pay off one or two outstanding invoices for patching up the forum and keeping it running. Without these constant incremental updates the site simply wouldn't be here. The recent invoice is more then we have in the coffers, so if you would like to show your appreciation for this man's work, then a donation to the fund would be GREATLY appreciated by all.As soon as the new work is finished, we should be completely fine, but times are tight until that point. I know the paypal donations bit is missing at the moment, but a great way to support us would be to buy a BC lanyard from the [url="http://basschat.co.uk/cp/2-shop/"]shop[/url] as all the funds go directly to BC. Also polo shirt and T shirt sales help, though we make very little on those to keep the prices down. If you would prefer to simply send a donation, please do so using this button <form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="6RNHURY9AJ684"><input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/GB/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal — The safer, easier way to pay online."><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_GB/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"></form> I would like to thank al the mods for helping out with the ongoing work - It's really difficult with us all being in different countries, parts of the UK and with full time jobs of our own to actually co-ordinate things. Hamster has been working really hard his end and I know I haven't kept him up to date because I don't know what's happening on the other end of the line. It's confusing, but it's amazing how people have pulled together to make it work. What really matters is that BC is YOUR website, and it's only as strong as it's members. If BC has meant something to you, please consider the above, and be patient whilst we get through the updates and bits and bobs. We'll get there ASAP! Many thanks to you all ped

[quote name='andyjingram' timestamp='1353515980' post='1875512'] Hi guys, I appreciate all the hard work you must have been putting in to get the site updated. I'm sure a lot of the ins and outs would be way above my head, or attention span! One little question though, is the panel on the front page which said who made the last post in each subsection gone for good? If have found myself bouncing in and out of each section just to see whether anything has been replied to now! Not a big deal, but it would be good to know whether to expect it back or not. Cheers, Andy [/quote] That should be back along with the 'go to last post' buttons and a whole host of other things we're missing/working on. I was really hoping for some progress today but... cheers ped

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1353419000' post='1874743'] Sorry Ped, missed that one. I'd seen something originally saying that their would be pics on the front pages and thought that the fact there now weren't might be something to do with the various site issues kicking around [/quote] Nah it's not connected, thankfully!! Cheers

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1353412290' post='1874657'] Ni images loading in the new classified section for me - the listings are there but the various home pages are completely image free [/quote] Hi mate Check my earlier post: [quote name='ped' timestamp='1353342248' post='1873923'] That's right. I've disabled it for the time being. It'll cost £1.75 and your advert will have a picture rather than a grey box in the forum index. It'll help people see what's for sale and help people shift their items! There were some preview links in post #1 but now the test site has closed so they don't work. Cheers [/quote]

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1353370408' post='1874450'] So what was the problem? If we were hacked I wonder who would hack little old us? [/quote] It's nothing personal - because we're such a big 'pipe' to the internet, sites like us are targeted by malware bots etc for spreading adverts and crap. It's not the sort of 'hacking' that steals passwords and user data or anything like that. Just something we'll have to eek out and burl later today.

Yes, we're on it, thanks

Yup thanks guys, we're on it.

Not sure but that could be the thing we have now cleared, but awaiting news.

Last time this happened it was because the site was effectively added to a list when it was hacked, but once it was fixed the name remained on the list until we requested it to be cleared. I also remember it being the case that it's very unlikely that any data on users or accounts was accessed as they are behind a lot of security. The 'hack' merely accesses some basic front end software. ped

[quote name='JensWest' timestamp='1353360328' post='1874286'] Never mind... Just found it. [/quote] Aye, though it isn't fully finished so please check back in a few days!!

[quote name='JensWest' timestamp='1353358993' post='1874267'] It sais "Account Suspended" when I click either of the links in post #1... [/quote] Yes that was the test site which has since been closed.

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1353350294' post='1874119'] Maybe a withdrawn button rather than a delete one? Mods periodically delete completed threads anyway doncha :-) [/quote] Lol. OK we'll check it out.

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1353347742' post='1874061'] A delete button would be a great loss. It's very handy to be able to view old For Sale threads in the current forum when you're trying to price an item (for sale or purchase). I'm also guessing that the picture on the forum listings isn't showing up because the picture upload facility doesn't work. An option to make it all smaller would be an improvement: currently on my laptop I can see about 10 listings on the old forum, but only 3 or 4 on the new one. [/quote] 3 or 4? I can see 8 on mine. I don't think we can make it any smaller; I feel the image preview size is about right at the moment anyway. Perhaps you could try a new browser or play with some settings. It's very hard making a site work visually with the massive plethora of hardware available, but most of the modern updates are optimised for modern hardware so as such we're left little choice.

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1353345920' post='1874016'] There's also no option to delete/withdraw a listing once it's posted There's a chance this might make for misleading stats in the future when you say how many items have sold compared to how many donations have been received [/quote] You can mark it as 'sold', perhaps a 'delete' button might also be a good plan. You can filter out sold items using the option on the menu.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1353342174' post='1873919'] I wish I was good enough with the actual coding - as opposed to just testing the finished product - so that I could help you guys. Thank you so much for all your efforts. [/quote] I wish I was, too! I feel a bit like a middle man. Colin knows his stuff and has a great knowledge of the admin panel, and Steve is a good project manager. I have an eye for fine detail and long term planning but that just makes me more panicky than the others!! Good help is expensive, but worth every penny.

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1353342055' post='1873912'] Gallery view...that'd be the bit that's not working then cos I didn't see that option in there? [/quote] That's right. I've disabled it for the time being. It'll cost £1.75 and your advert will have a picture rather than a grey box in the forum index. It'll help people see what's for sale and help people shift their items! There were some preview links in post #1 but now the test site has closed so they don't work. Cheers

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1353341819' post='1873904'] Adding links to pics on flickr works fine in the new classifieds and you can still use any images you've previously uplodaded onto bc I had no trouble listing my couple of bits [/quote] Yeah, still, our hope is that people will take advantage of the gallery view option when the upload system is ready. We'll see how it goes - if nobody uses it then we'll have to re-think how the forum is financed.

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1353341184' post='1873888'] It'd be a useful addition matey, I didn't want to list it all twice cos I didn't want to flood the new classifieds with 'me'...there's not much on there yet but it's growing by the minute, come on folks...embrace the change and let's run with it! [/quote] The image upload system is borked so I think the section is rather quiet at the moment. As soon as it's 100% ready we'll close the old section and it'll become a lively and colorful affair

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1353340806' post='1873874'] I'm still missing that users online info on FF16, and yes, I'm also missing the latest post/author on each forum, just like you. I think it's the new format of the forum software that has put paid to it, which is a shame because I always looked at the latest post before deciding which subforum to visit first. [/quote] It'll be back. We haven't updated the actual forum software, just patched some areas. The full update is a lot of work and we can't afford it!

[quote name='Hamster' timestamp='1353340055' post='1873843'] Fixed [/quote] Cheers Colin!!! Can you fix the uploader? lol

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1353340336' post='1873853'] It's fine on safari. Although, it is missing the part where it shows the latest post in each forum on the homepage, is that just safari? or does anybody else see it like that? [/quote] It should be there for everyone, but it's not there for anyone at the moment. It'll be back

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1353340317' post='1873851'] I've just plopped my stuff into the new classifieds section and marked my 'for sale' threads as 'listed in new classifieds section', very simple to use, liking it so far! One question, if an item is for sale but I'd happily accept trades that's not a possible choice as it can be 'for sale' or 'for swapsies'...is this something that can be changed in the future? [/quote] Hi mate thanks for the comments. I'm sure that's possible, yes - alternatively you could post the same advert in both sections, perhaps for the time being. Cheers

[quote name='rumour6' timestamp='1353339204' post='1873810'] My doctor says I must be at least two people... if BMI goes for owt. Glad (and thanks to all those who sorted it) we're back on track.. felt VERY strange over the past couple of days, BC is definitely addictive (hence my inflated BMI.. well that's my excuse). [/quote] We still have plenty to do but thanks for the kind words - I haven't really done anything so I'll pass it on to those who are under my whip. ped

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1353331661' post='1873681'] Just in case you hadn't already spotted it, the Calendar is currently unavailable... [/quote] Thanks - it's working here but I'll add it to the list. It's probably related to some of the tab/page issues we're aware of.