SC38dls Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) I liked the old simple buttons. I think this is going to be similar to most computer upgrades. At first no one thinks it is better or easier. Given time using them they usually work out better. Think about the upgrades from XP to Windows 7 to 10 and a few short lived in between. Once use to the newer system most don't want to go back. Get the small kinks out and this will become ok. I do think the post numbers should be put back in. Dave S Edited July 23, 2017 by SC38DLS (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) Clearing the cache did not work for me, the image associated with the "like button" still does not display. Could be for any number of reasons, old browser, old operating system, etc. There, at least apparently, is supposed to be a small image associated with the like button. What's it look like anyway? Edited July 23, 2017 by mike6024 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 My Iphone has the word 'LIKE' spelled out -- my Windows 7 PRO system laptop shows nothing. Dave S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Like the "Lost Password" retrieval, typed in a new one and it brought me right back here without any additional steps, like that. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Yes the new software seems incompatible with Windows 10/Internet Explorer 11. Guess they figure most people use something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I see no Like button at all in Microsoft Edge... unless you get lucky and hover over it. Then all I see is a dark gray bar with missing icons. Firefox, that I normally use, is fine with the exception of not enough contrast in colors in the selection bar that pops up when you hover. It will all get worked out. I'm sure Peter is on top of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Yes am sure the PTB are lurking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ronnie said: I see no Like button at all in Microsoft Edge... unless you get lucky and hover over it. Then all I see is a dark gray bar with missing icons. F Same on my Macbook Pro in Safari. OS Sierra 10.12.5. Haven't tried another browser yet. Edited July 23, 2017 by victorialynn2 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I use the Mozilla based OPERA browser nearly exclusively. The reaction images are not displaying in OPERA, Chrome, IE 11 or EDGE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 On 7/22/2017 at 8:01 AM, Skyking said: I've noticed the heavy black line is missing that let you know where on the post you left off. That was an excellent feature. It's back! Thank you......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) Just found an interesting note about the latest Windows update (Creators). "Icons and text may not appear at all, or may appear as solid color blocks on devices containing these processors. " Was talking about CloverTrail devices (mostly small tablet from 2011-2013 but sure sounds familiar. Just tried a different machine W10/IE11 that has not been updated since June. Star/Ball for new posts appears but LIKE is still missing until mouseover Edited July 24, 2017 by padgett (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Today brings no pictures and no icons.... nothing but '?' all over every page. All pictures in all forum posts have now been replaced with '?'. Running Safari on OS X 10.12 Just tried Chrome and it is similarly broken though instead of '?' there is a tiny stock image (look like a green mountain and a blue sky with a cloud) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capngrog Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 I just lost all images, including photos, icons and avatars. They have all been replaced by the dreaded white 'X' in the little black square. Cheers, Grog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 And I just had to sign in again after a message from Malwarebytes that the connection was not secure. Fortunately, this user name and password are used for nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 (edited) My windows 7 PRO now shows a heart in a circle. I you put the cursor on iy it give you 4 options - SAD< CONFUSED< HAHA and THANKS. Who knows what tomorrow will bring. Didn't have to wait a day - 5 minutes and I lost all pictures and symbols. Edited July 24, 2017 by SC38DLS (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Try to be patient folks, Peter is working on these issues with the software provider. The joys of the IT world I guess. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 5 minutes ago, Steve Moskowitz said: Try to be patient folks, Peter is working on these issues with the software provider. The joys of the IT world I guess. Thank you Steve. Thought my computer was done for. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Yes , Steve. Many thanks to you and Peter and the guys who have provided us with this fine forum. I don't know much of anything about computers , but sure apreciate you guys who do. I feel a great sense of pride to be one of a great many members of AACA. It is interesting and rewarding to see how inviting comments from forum participants can result in an even better iteration of an already powerful and friendly tool. My life would be a much lesser one without AACA. - Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 What da Hell? What da Hell? Why are the user names chopped short in the "General" section . I'm Bhigdog, I'm not Bhigdo. And why the heart. I may like some posts but there's damn few I LOVE...........Bob (Bhigdo??????) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 36 minutes ago, Steve Moskowitz said: Try to be patient folks, Peter is working on these issues with the software provider. The joys of the IT world I guess. If you want to spook an IT guy, sneak up behind him and say "New Update installed!!!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Bob, we will find the missing g although it may come up Bigdough!!! We have heard from the software company and they are delving into the issues. Just got two emails from them and will refer them to this thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 20 minutes ago, Steve Moskowitz said: although it may come up Bigdough HAW HAW HAW. That might have been the case before I started messing with old cars. Now I can't even afford trailer parking...............Bo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Bob, touché !!! The other matter is in the mail.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I would also recommend that the posts in any given thread be numbered to make it easy to refer someone back to the post...............Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Things are looking much better now. Only the occasional user pic is not loaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 The numbering may be an issue that we cannot solve at this point but they are aware of this concern. Jeff, check out the new post about our Library, 1914 Metz is now in our collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capngrog Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 3 hours ago, Steve Moskowitz said: Try to be patient folks, Peter is working on these issues with the software provider. The joys of the IT world I guess. Steve, having witnessed the difficulties associated with prior updates, I think we understand the pain of "The Process". The reason I made my most recent post is because I believe that Peter, and others who may be involved in the update, would like to know how the users are perceiving the results of "The Process". Keep the faith! Cheers, Grog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Peter and I have both been in contact with the software provider, Invision Services, they are a large forum provider and so far seem to be given us great service. Updates due to security are especially important so we automatically want to download any update. Invision's staff are aware of this thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I've owned a computer service bureau (we do publishers work on our computers) for 40+ years. I've converted our system from mainframes to servers to laptop systems. Each conversion caused some pain no matter how careful and well planned they were laid out. Hang in there all will be well soon. Most will like the changes once they get use to them. Progress is usually always good and when it's got problems it usually just leads to better improvements. This is a good well run forum you all can be proud of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Steve, it looks to me like about everything except post numbering is back up and looking good. If it is possible to change the "like" icon to a thumbs up instead of the heart, it would be consistent with what is typically seen on other sites and would be an improvement. Thanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 YES! ..............I'm no longer bifurcated. Thanks all for that. ....................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capngrog Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 6 minutes ago, MCHinson said: Steve, it looks to me like about everything except post numbering is back up and looking good. If it is possible to change the "like" icon to a thumbs up instead of the heart, it would be consistent with what is typically seen on other sites and would be an improvement. Thanks. Yeah, for some reason, I don't like the "heart" icon either. Maybe it's because it's used so frequently on T-shirts and bumper stickers (I 'heart' my pterodactyl, I 'heart' my wombat, I 'heart' my 48 cu. yd. dragline etc.). Since we now have four options (only one of them is a definite "like") on the "like" button, perhaps something more on the line of an emoji or icon expressing a desire to comment ... something on the order of a large open mouth, or just a '?' mark, or maybe a Traffic light icon with the colors signifying: I'd make the middle, or caution, signal yellow and of course mount them in a classic style traffic light housing: On second thought, maybe the "heart" icon ain't so bad. Whatever you decide upon, I like the four options. Cheers, Grog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Appreciate all the effort, Windows 10 v1703 seems at least partly responsible - IE11 acts differently before the update and after (e.g. "goto first unread" button/star disappeared). Understand the four options but the only notification I get is "reacted". Safari on my Mac works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 On 7/24/2017 at 6:14 PM, Bhigdog said: YES! ..............I'm no longer bifurcated. Thanks all for that. ....................Bob you got a "confused" from me on that one Bhigdo, 'til I looked up bifurcated.... and still a bit confused so I think I'll just leave it at that... BTW, it will be interesting to see how the different "reactions" affect "reputations". Life just keeps getting more complicated.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 This will come in handy in case you identify a fellow forum member and'd like to say, "hey sweetie, want to be my valentine?" The more pedestrian "like symbol" used by facebook pales in comparison. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 33 minutes ago, MrEarl said: you got a "confused" from me on that one Bhigdo, 'til I looked up bifurcated.... and still a bit confused so I think I'll just leave it at that... BTW, it will be interesting to see how the different "reactions" affect "reputations". Life just keeps getting more complicated.... bifurcated - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/bifurcated Similar Anything that is divided into two parts can be described as bifurcated. In the heading my user name, Bhigdog, was split into Bhigdo with the "g" below it. I was bifurcated without even being kissed first ( or even after for that matter). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Anyone else getting a load failure or two when trying to open the forum ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 12 hours ago, Bhigdog said: you got a "confused" from me on that one Bhigdo, 'til I looked up bifurcated.... and still a bit confused so I think I'll just leave it at that... Here's good example of how the word bifurcated is used in everyday discussions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, padgett said: Anyone else getting a load failure or two when trying to open the forum ? I have several times in the last day or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Remember a mention of a server capacity issue but thought that was fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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