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Post by Charlie Hall on Dec 28, 2013 14:20:15 GMT
A test copy of this site is currently being made by Proboards. There are several forums in a queue waiting for this to be done. The test copy will be used to try the new software version that must be installed to this site by the end of this year.
Please note that you may experience this forum running somewhat slower than usual whilst the backup is being made. Because of the queue I am not yet sure exactly when this may happen.
Regards,
Charlie
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Post by Charlie Hall on Dec 31, 2013 23:28:15 GMT
To everyone,
The test copy site was made yesterday and took only a few minutes to complete. We are pleased that after some settings changes it looks quite similar to how this site looks now.
This site will be upgraded to the new software in the next few days. When it happens the site will be temporarily down until the upgrade is complete. As with the copy site, it should be down only for a few minutes. What we are not sure about is when exactly it will happen as there may be a queue.
After the upgrade, the site will look quite different until we make the same changes as have been made to the copy site. I expect it will take a day or two to make most of the changes needed to get it looking close to how it looks now. I believe all of the required functions will be present so that it can be used straight away as it is even though the look will be somewhat different for a short while.
There will be a new function called Shoutbox. This is like an instant chat box for members but we have decided that because messages cannot be archived and it will be potentially messy, it will be disabled as soon as possible after the upgrade. Therefore, please don't be tempted to try it out as it will disappear at any time without further notice! Please post messages in the usual way instead.
Regards,
Charlie
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Post by bazmusicman on Jan 1, 2014 12:32:27 GMT
Thank you Charlie for all your hard work with the site, and wish you and *** a very happy New Year.
Best regards,
Baz.
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Post by Charlie Hall on Jan 1, 2014 18:27:29 GMT
Thanks Baz,
I would like to include thanks to Bill and George as they have been helping me with settings on the copy site.
It is looking good so I am planning to initiate the upgrade to this site this evening ie. in the next hour or two.
Regards,
Charlie
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Post by godzilla on Jan 1, 2014 20:30:32 GMT
The new site format seems to be working OK after a very simple re-validation process. I quite like the new look too. Happy New Year Charlie and thanks for all your hard work.
Cheers
Keith
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Post by Zaanse Shadow on Jan 1, 2014 21:08:35 GMT
Thank you management for the upgrading, its great .
I wish you a Happy New Year
Fred
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Post by mojolomjl on Jan 1, 2014 21:09:14 GMT
As this is Charlie's site it is entirely up to Charlie to do whatever he thinks fit.
(in my opinion)
Best regards,
Maurice.
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Post by Charlie Hall on Jan 1, 2014 22:36:15 GMT
Hi Maurice,
I respect your opinion!
Regards,
Charlie
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Post by JohnG on Jan 3, 2014 14:25:46 GMT
The upgrade is very good,the best it's ever
been....
All the best for 2014....
Cheers....
JohnG....
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Post by specky on Jan 4, 2014 1:43:56 GMT
I think the site looks kinda classy
congrats to you Charlie and all at Admin for all your work
regards
Tommy
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Post by Charlie Hall on Jan 4, 2014 2:11:38 GMT
Hi Tommy,
Thanks for your feedback.
Regards,
Charlie
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Post by istvan on Jan 4, 2014 6:09:36 GMT
I find it is very good!
Thank you,and thanks for your helper too!
Happy new year!
istvan
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Post by allclaphands on Jan 4, 2014 10:43:41 GMT
I would like to express are appreciation to Bill, George and Charlie for all the clever work involved in customising the new site format it really does look GRAND and every members comments have been listened to and addressed as well and many more features added A BIG THANKS GENTS. Pete  |
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Post by Charlie Hall on Jan 4, 2014 13:19:01 GMT
Thanks for all your comments. Glad you all like the new look (which we have tried to keep as old looking as possible!). I'd like to mention that George has been very active with the upgrade changes, as well as Bill and myself. If it had not been for both of them, it wouldn't look anywhere near how it does now. Most of the things they have managed to do are way above my level.
Regards,
Charlie
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