I have agreed to help Phil get a new section started to help newbies and any others that might want to use it.
Although I have done quite a bit of exploring as to how the board works, I really need your help to try and make it as complete as possible.
Any ideas you might have have to make this more useful or and especially any tips you have to do something is solicited.
I know that a lot of you are much more computer savvy than I am and would appreciate you posting under this thread anything special that you have learned or know about.
Thanks in advance,
Richard
Richard,
The first thing that comes to mind,
Catagorize each subject by priority! And you really can't go wrong that way!
If I think of anything else, I'll let you know.
Don't worry, you will do a Great Job!
Nick Badame-
Richard, it may already be this way, but if not, I'd suggest that when a person posts a "tip", that it would not be possible for someone to post a reply on the same thread,thereby creating a discussion on the merits of the "tip".
Just let 'em post the tip without anyone else adding a bunch of crap on why it won't work...............
respectlly submitted, Chuck Lott
Quote from: DrivingMissLazy on April 19, 2006, 05:48:51 AMwould appreciate you posting under this thread anything special that you have learned or know about.
Number ONE: Make your Subject Lines Descriptive.
Don't post "Tips 'N Tricks", ???
Instead, post "Tips 'N Tricks for using the forum" 8)
Just using this thread as an example/scapegoat. Not to pick on this one, but I'm sure you see what I mean.
Don't: "I need help" ???
Do: "I need help with brake adjustment" 8)
Do: "I'm lost in the Desert! Guide me out!" 8)
Don't: "I'm Confused" ???
Do: "Wire size for Air Conditioners?" 8)
Do: "How should I insulate?" 8)
Don't: "Tires" ???
Do: "Which tires should I choose, Micherubs or Heinetubes" 8)
Do: "Steer tires are cupping!" 8)
Do: "Can I use recaps on tags?" 8)
Sorry to sound so anal, but aside from the big benefit of getting answers to your question, the future value is a way to search the archives for information related to your search.
Quote from: DrivingMissLazy on April 19, 2006, 05:48:51 AM
I have agreed to help Phil get a new section started to help newbies and any others that might want to use it.
Although I have done quite a bit of exploring as to how the board works, I really need your help to try and make it as complete as possible.
Any ideas you might have to make this more useful or and especially any tips you have to do something is solicited.
I know that a lot of you are much more computer savvy than I am and would appreciate you posting under this thread anything special that you have learned or know about.
Thanks in advance,
Richard
Hey Richard...
In the larger scheme of things, You may wish to think "A LEVEL UP"
BBs are made up of CATEGORIES, FORUMS, TOPICS and then finally REPLIES
The way the board is set up right now, is that everything is "Dumped" into one forum and with TOPICS being used to orginize the board...
If you were to create a number of main CATEGORIES with numerous related FORUMS, this would make this BB a better, clearer and a more effective board for both management functions and a better board for its members.
You will have greater control over its use and this will give you far many more options such as...Movement of topics posted in the wrong section...
Restricting and/or allowing certain member classes to view or not to view certain CATEGORIES or FORUMS. This you may find useful should you wish a GUEST to view only the WELCOME/HELP/RULES/INTRODUCTION/BOARD INSTRUCTION sections. Once a registered member, the main areas will then become visible [this is very useful as a security tool.]
Further, should you wish to proceed with a paying section, such as BUY/SELL/TRADE section, then this could be visible only to those that have paid.
Thinking a Level-Up would give ADMINs & MODs many more added controls of the entire board.
Just a thought...
Steve
Quote from: El-Sonador on April 22, 2006, 06:46:54 AM
Hey Richard...
In the larger scheme of things, You may wish to think "A LEVEL UP"
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Steve
Hi Steve,
Thank you for the input. That is indeed a solid suggestion for a BBS layout. There is already setup "in test" a separate discussion area for tips 'n tricks, board help, etc.. It is ready to be turned on when Richard gives the OK.
At the same time though, there is a majority of members who like the all-in-one approach - including MAK. Not saying it would never change - or become more necessary as the board continues to grow - but that is why it is organized this way.
Please keep the suggestions and interest coming. We do listen!
Best Regards, Phil
[quote author=El-Sonador link=topic=222.msg2057#msg2057
Hey Richard...
In the larger scheme of things, You may wish to think "A LEVEL UP"
BBs are made up of CATEGORIES, FORUMS, TOPICS and then finally REPLIES
The way the board is set up right now, is that everything is "Dumped" into one forum and with TOPICS being used to organize the board...
If you were to create a number of main CATEGORIES with numerous related FORUMS, this would make this BB a better, clearer and a more effective board for both management functions and a better board for its members.
You will have greater control over its use and this will give you far many more options such as...Movement of topics posted in the wrong section...
Restricting and/or allowing certain member classes to view or not to view certain CATEGORIES or FORUMS. This you may find useful should you wish a GUEST to view only the WELCOME/HELP/RULES/INTRODUCTION/BOARD INSTRUCTION sections. Once a registered member, the main areas will then become visible [this is very useful as a security tool.]
Further, should you wish to proceed with a paying section, such as BUY/SELL/TRADE section, then this could be visible only to those that have paid.
Thinking a Level-Up would give ADMINs & MODs many more added controls of the entire board.
Just a thought...
Steve
[/quote]
Steve, thanks for your thoughts. I think I have started something like you are suggesting. Let me know what you think and if you possibly have a layout of some kind you could post I would be glad to try and work it in.
Richard
I'm sure I missed it somewhere, but what are the meanings of the icons in the second column? I tried using 'search' to no avail. Don't think I'm missing anything by not knowing, but I don't know...wait a minute, was that a 'catch 22?'
Dale MC8
Hi Dale,
The icons in the second column are "message icons". You can change them in your post - right under the "subject" field.
Look at the next dropdown box.
There is standard,
"Thumbs up" - good idea
"Thumbs down" - bad idea
"exclamation"
"lamp"
etc..
So, they are at the message writers discretion to attach to their message.
Hope this helps,
Phil
In order to keep this section from getting to long, I will start deleting posts as I evaluate them for inclusion in this board.
In the meantime keep the tips coming and I will use every one that I possibly can.
Thanks, Richard
Ok. downloaded the picture and pushed post. then I looked for the picture. Nothing. does it take a while to show up? followed all your directions. If it doesn't show up in a few minutes should I try it again? don't want 15 pictures of the bus...
BJ,
No it should happen instantly!
What was your last screen, what did it say?
let me know
Nick-
Quote from: DrivingMissLazy on April 24, 2006, 12:31:12 PM
In order to keep this section from getting to long, I will start deleting posts as I evaluate them for inclusion in this board.
In the meantime keep the tips coming and I will use every one that I possibly can.
Thanks, Richard
My post seems to be missing here - the one you asked for my help with...
Have you moved it someplace else?
Steve
Still up in the air about this site and how it works! Everytime I read a thread and immediatley go back to the list of un read threads, I either get NONE or I get many more which are usually old and already viewed! Heck sometimes it gives me the WHOLE list to search thru again!
Yes it has some nice features (maybe TOO many) but I find it way too time consuming IMHO! Sorry! :-\
Ace
Quote from: BJ on April 24, 2006, 09:04:51 PM
Ok. downloaded the picture and pushed post. then I looked for the picture. Nothing. does it take a while to show up? followed all your directions. If it doesn't show up in a few minutes should I try it again? don't want 15 pictures of the bus...
BJ, I don't see your post at all. No picture, no post.
Do you get any errors? It should be at the end of the topic "post your bus ..."
Can you post it to this thread for test?
We should at least be seeing your post - without hte picture.
Hope this helps, Phil
testing post picture..
Hey Richard....
Did you delete my post here about recomendations for board layout that you asked me to create or did you move it someplace else so I and other members would first have the oportunity to save that info or retain it here as a historical record of those that have contributed to this board.
I spent a lot of time and effort into creating your request for that information and I notice that suggestions from other members remain.
Could you please advise where my post is...? ? ?
Thanks
Steve
Quote from: Ace on April 25, 2006, 05:19:51 AM
Still up in the air about this site and how it works! Every time I read a thread and immediately go back to the list of un read threads, I either get NONE or I get many more which are usually old and already viewed! Heck sometimes it gives me the WHOLE list to search thru again!
Yes it has some nice features (maybe TOO many) but I find it way too time consuming IMHO! Sorry! :-\
Ace
Ace, I understand your frustration! I am still trying to find the answer to your dilemma.
That is the purpose of this section to try and help users find the easier way to use the board. And it has been difficult to learn all the quirks of a new board. I know I have had a difficult time and that is why Phil suggested this Help section.
If all the members will post here what they have learned either by accident or otherwise, we will try and consolidate them, format them in a standard configuration and make them a permanent part of the help board.
Richard
Quote from: El-Sonador on April 25, 2006, 06:26:40 AM
Hey Richard....
Did you delete my post here about recomendations for board layout that you asked me to create or did you move it someplace else so I and other members would first have the oportunity to save that info or retain it here as a historical record of those that have contributed to this board.
I spent a lot of time and effort into creating your request for that information and I notice that suggestions from other members remain.
Could you please advise where my post is...? ? ?
Thanks
Steve
Steve, I have not yet deleted anything purposely from the board and that is why I posted the notice that I would eventually do this.
When I do this I plan on establishing a new subject for storing old posts. The goal of the board is of course to be able to go back to an archive and recover anything posted. This will keep this portion of the board somewhat uncluttered, but will retain everything for posterity.
I did have some serious computer problems the past several days and still am unable to open the test board and main board at home. I have tried to get this resolved, but have been unsuccessful so far, and have to do everything at the office.
Quote from: DrivingMissLazy on April 25, 2006, 07:31:02 AM
Quote from: El-Sonador on April 25, 2006, 06:26:40 AM
Hey Richard....
Did you delete my post here about recommendations for board layout that you asked me to create or did you move it someplace else so I and other members would first have the opportunity to save that info or retain it here as a historical record of those that have contributed to this board.
I spent a lot of time and effort into creating your request for that information and I notice that suggestions from other members remain.
Could you please advise where my post is...? ? ?
Thanks
Steve
Steve, I have not yet deleted anything purposely from the board and that is why I posted the notice that I would eventually do this.
When I do this I plan on establishing a new subject for storing old posts. The goal of the board is of course to be able to go back to an archive and recover anything posted. This will keep this portion of the board somewhat uncluttered, but will retain everything for posterity.
I did have some serious computer problems the past several days and still am unable to open the test board and main board at home. I have tried to get this resolved, but have been unsuccessful so far, and have to do everything at the office.
OK... I guess...? ? ?
But I seem to be missing a number of my other post also, almost all related to helping out with board. One had to do with a on-line source for picture resizing, I see you kept the one that must be downloaded by a member for it to work, but the one I suggested was an on-line version for those members that could not, or did not want to have to download anything first. This prohibits members from having a choice.
I was also asked [by way of a private message] to remove my photos [which I did] For your info, and had the board took the time to check, they would of noticed that all my photos were stored on my own sever and not up-loaded to the board, therefore even any bandwidth associated with viewing any of my photos were being charged to my server and not the boards also.
I don't know if other members post are "missing", or they have been asked to curtail their posting or have had their post arbitrarily deleted or if I am being singled out in some way...
Hope you can "restore" all this as it
could reflect how the board treats some of its members.
If there is anything I can do to help with your problem, please don't hesitate to ask...
Steve
Quote
OK... I guess...? ? ?
But I seem to be missing a number of my other post also, almost all related to helping out with board. One had to do with a on-line source for picture resizing, I see you kept the one that must be downloaded by a member for it to work, but the one I suggested was an on-line version for those members that could not, or did not want to have to download anything first. This prohibits members from having a choice.
I was also asked [by way of a private message] to remove my photos [which I did] For your info, and had the board took the time to check, they would of noticed that all my photos were stored on my own sever and not up-loaded to the board, therefore even any bandwidth associated with viewing any of my photos were being charged to my server and not the boards also.
I don't know if other members post are "missing", or they have been asked to curtail their posting or have had their post arbitrarily deleted or if I am being singled out in some way...
Hope you can "restore" all this as it
could reflect how the board treats some of its members.
If there is anything I can do to help with your problem, please don't hesitate to ask...
Steve
Quote
Definitely you are not being singled out for any reason that I am aware of. Your posts to me at least have seemed very well thought out and expressed.
Please understand that I am a newbie at this and have a lot to learn and any assistance or advice from anybody is sincerely appreciated.
My problem at home is that my computer will not allow me to sign on to the test board set up for starting this Tips board. I could get on for awhile but now I get a message about checking cookie settings. Apparently Phil had similar problems and had to utilize two browsers to resolve the problem. I am going to try that tonight to see if it helps.
Quote
Please understand that I am a newbie at this and have a lot to learn and any assistance or advice from anybody is sincerely appreciated.
My problem at home is that my computer will not allow me to sign on to the test board set up for starting this Tips board. I could get on for awhile but now I get a message about checking cookie settings. Apparently Phil had similar problems and had to utilize two browsers to resolve the problem. I am going to try that tonight to see if it helps.
The following info will help you adjust your cookie settings... If you already know about this, then this post may help others with a similar problem...
If your home computer is giving you a COOKIE ERROR MESSAGE, then to correct or access your cookie settings [assuming you are using IE], then go to your
CONTROL PANEL, then choose
INTERNET OPTIONS, then goto the
PRIVACY TAB, then choose
ADVANCE SETTINGS, here you will be able to adjust how your browser [IE] deals with cookie handling...
When you get there, I would suggest that you check the box that says... OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC COOKIE HANDLING, Then check off ACCEPT FIRST PARTY COOKIES and ACCEPT THIRD PARTY COOKIES... also check off the box below that says... ALLWAYS ALLOW SESSION COOKIES... Don't forget to hit OK and then hit APPLY after you make any changes here... or they won't take effect.
This will give you max cookie handling capabilities, if this works, then you can always re-adjust these settings to give you a level of protection against unwanted cookies from other sites without dis-allowing this board from giving or excepting cookies from you...
IF.... it is a cookie handling problem you have, then this will solve it
Hope this helps,
Steve
Quote from: El-Sonador on April 25, 2006, 10:01:07 AM
Quote
Please understand that I am a newbie at this and have a lot to learn and any assistance or advice from anybody is sincerely appreciated.
My problem at home is that my computer will not allow me to sign on to the test board set up for starting this Tips board. I could get on for awhile but now I get a message about checking cookie settings. Apparently Phil had similar problems and had to utilize two browsers to resolve the problem. I am going to try that tonight to see if it helps.
The following info will help you adjust your cookie settings... If you already know about this, then this post may help others with a similar problem...
If your home computer is giving you a COOKIE ERROR MESSAGE, then to correct or access your cookie settings [assuming you are using IE], then go to your CONTROL PANEL, then choose INTERNET OPTIONS, then goto the PRIVACY TAB, then choose ADVANCE SETTINGS, here you will be able to adjust how your browser [IE] deals with cookie handling...
Hope this helps,
Steve
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Quote from: El-Sonador on April 25, 2006, 07:59:59 AM
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I don't know if other members post are "missing", or they have been asked to curtail their posting or have had their post arbitrarily deleted or if I am being singled out in some way...
Hope you can "restore" all this as it could reflect how the board treats some of its members.
If there is anything I can do to help with your problem, please don't hesitate to ask...
Steve
Steve,
Please go easy on the volunteers! Richard is really learning, and putting in a lot of good effort on this. And that effort is already proving to be a help to the members.
We have had 0 discussions about singling anyone out. No time for that, and that kind of stuff doesn't sit well with me, or any of the other volunteers.
Nobody that I know of has been "curtailed", other than a couple of advertisers and a minor dispute a month or so back, and all was resolved.
Help posts are the topics being edited and moved. So there is risk in something being lost. No other posts are being moved at the moment, so I wouldn't suspect issues with non-"help" posts.
You do spend a good amount of time in constructing your posts, so I understand it is frustrating if something wrong happens. Your suggestion of an online editor was a good one, I remember it. If it's locatable, we will find it. The same with other posts. However, there is nothing going on behind the scenes to hurt, or hold back anyone. Just a bunch of volunteer bus nuts trying to help fellow-enthusiasts.
Thank you,
Phil
Quote
Steve, I assume (and that could be a big mistake) that going to Tools, Internet Options and Advanced gets me to the same place. Unfortunately I have been there several times, but I really do not understand what all the selections and settings are all about.
Richard
You are correct - it is just another way to get to the same place.
When you get there, I would suggest that you check the box that says... OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC COOKIE HANDLING, Then check off ACCEPT FIRST PARTY COOKIES and ACCEPT THIRD PARTY COOKIES... also check off the box below that says... ALLWAYS ALLOW SESSION COOKIES... Don't forget to hit OK and then hit APPLY after you make any changes here... or they won't take effect.
This will give you max cookie handling capabilities, if this works, then you can always re-adjust these settings to give you a level of protection against unwanted cookies from other sites without dis-allowing this board from giving or excepting cookies from you...
IF.... it is a cookie handling problem you have, then this will solve it, if not then check your board access username & passwords into your admin or Mod section... this will be different than your member log in info...
Steve
Quote from: DrivingMissLazy on April 25, 2006, 06:32:16 AM
Quote from: Ace on April 25, 2006, 05:19:51 AM
Still up in the air about this site and how it works! Every time I read a thread and immediately go back to the list of un read threads, I either get NONE or I get many more which are usually old and already viewed! Heck sometimes it gives me the WHOLE list to search thru again!
Yes it has some nice features (maybe TOO many) but I find it way too time consuming IMHO! Sorry! :-\
Ace
Ace, I understand your frustration! I am still trying to find the answer to your dilemma.
That is the purpose of this section to try and help users find the easier way to use the board. And it has been difficult to learn all the quirks of a new board. I know I have had a difficult time and that is why Phil suggested this Help section.
If all the members will post here what they have learned either by accident or otherwise, we will try and consolidate them, format them in a standard configuration and make them a permanent part of the help board.
Richard
Ace, select profile, then select Look and Layout Preferences, then near bottom click on return to topics after posting by default, then at bottom click on change profile.
See if this is the solution.
Richard
Quote
Steve,
Please go easy on the volunteers! Richard is really learning, and putting in a lot of good effort on this. And that effort is already proving to be a help to the members.
We have had 0 discussions about singling anyone out. No time for that, and that kind of stuff doesn't sit well with me, or any of the other volunteers.
Nobody that I know of has been "curtailed", other than a couple of advertisers and a minor dispute a month or so back, and all was resolved.
Help posts are the topics being edited and moved. So there is risk in something being lost. No other posts are being moved at the moment, so I wouldn't suspect issues with non-"help" posts.
You do spend a good amount of time in constructing your posts, so I understand it is frustrating if something wrong happens. Your suggestion of an online editor was a good one, I remember it. If it's locatable, we will find it. The same with other posts. However, there is nothing going on behind the scenes to hurt, or hold back anyone. Just a bunch of volunteer bus nuts trying to help fellow-enthusiasts.
Thank you,
Phil
Hey Phil...
I don't know what happened here on the board a few months back, I wasn't on-line then.
I'm NOT a mechanic type, so it is hard for me to offer any valid assistance in that area of this board. But I do know a lot about running a PHPBB, so I thought that I could repay the help I recieved by offering suggestions in better setting up and handling board functions instead. I didn't mean to be hard on the help, and you are right that is is frustrating to lose a lot of my post here for what ever reason.
If your team needs help with something, and I can help, then please feel free to call on me anytime...
Steve
Quote from: El-Sonador on April 25, 2006, 10:28:37 AM
Quote
Steve, I assume (and that could be a big mistake) that going to Tools, Internet Options and Advanced gets me to the same place. Unfortunately I have been there several times, but I really do not understand what all the selections and settings are all about.
Richard
You are correct - it is just another way to get to the same place.
When you get there, I would suggest that you check the box that says... OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC COOKIE HANDLING, Then check off ACCEPT FIRST PARTY COOKIES and ACCEPT THIRD PARTY COOKIES... also check off the box below that says... ALWAYS ALLOW SESSION COOKIES... Don't forget to hit OK and then hit APPLY after you make any changes here... or they won't take effect.
This will give you max cookie handling capabilities, if this works, then you can always re-adjust these settings to give you a level of protection against unwanted cookies from other sites without dis-allowing this board from giving or excepting cookies from you...
IF.... it is a cookie handling problem you have, then this will solve it, if not then check your board access user name & passwords into your admin or Mod section... this will be different than your member log in info...
Steve
Steve, I just did some more hunting and the two areas are not really the same. You found an entirely new area for me to try. Thanks.
Richard
Has anyone tried the new spell check? If so how does it work? Should we keep the tip posted?
Richard
Quote from: El-Sonador on April 25, 2006, 11:02:27 AM
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If your team needs help with something, and I can help, then please feel free to call on me anytime...
Hi Steve,
I'll take you up on that offer. ;D
Best Regards, Phil
Richard thanks! I did and we'll see what happens. As for the cookies? I did exactly as you said and even remembered to click apply and ok afterwards but it still goes back to medium without any changes. I am expereincing this same thing on another web site that tells me my Browser's cookies are not enabled! What to do?
Ace
Richard,
I don't have a spell check anywhere on this board.
Quote from: Ace on April 25, 2006, 12:09:29 PM
Richard thanks! I did and we'll see what happens. As for the cookies? I did exactly as you said and even remembered to click apply and ok afterwards but it still goes back to medium without any changes. I am expereincing this same thing on another web site that tells me my Browser's cookies are not enabled! What to do?
Ace
Ace, you lost me. Must have been someone else talking about cookies and medium.
Check on the post from Steve regarding cookies. I did using the first directions he gave and finally found something that unlocked me so that I can now open the sites at home as of this minute.
Richard
Quote from: El-Sonador on April 25, 2006, 10:01:07 AM
Quote
Please understand that I am a newbie at this and have a lot to learn and any assistance or advice from anybody is sincerely appreciated.
My problem at home is that my computer will not allow me to sign on to the test board set up for starting this Tips board. I could get on for awhile but now I get a message about checking cookie settings. Apparently Phil had similar problems and had to utilize two browsers to resolve the problem. I am going to try that tonight to see if it helps.
The following info will help you adjust your cookie settings... If you already know about this, then this post may help others with a similar problem...
If your home computer is giving you a COOKIE ERROR MESSAGE, then to correct or access your cookie settings [assuming you are using IE], then go to your CONTROL PANEL, then choose INTERNET OPTIONS, then goto the PRIVACY TAB, then choose ADVANCE SETTINGS, here you will be able to adjust how your browser [IE] deals with cookie handling...
Hope this helps,
Steve
Using this procedure I got to a new section of tools for me and after poling around for a few minutes I finally found something that indicated the two sites listed that I could not get into. I deleted the sites and wallaha, I now have access that is not blocked. Thanks much for the tip.
Richard
Richard,yes I did exactly what Steve was saying to do and on one home pc I have it works as stated but on the other pc I normally use, it will NOT change no matter what I do! :(
Ace
Quote from: Dallas on April 25, 2006, 01:33:19 PM
Richard,
I don't have a spell check anywhere on this board.
Go to tips on posting to the board. Last item is a great spell checker and it is free. Works great for me at work and at home. I need to find out if it works for others as well.
Richard
http://www.iespell.com/
Thanks Richard,
I'll have to see if it'll work with Firefox in W2K
Dallas
Quote from: Ace on April 25, 2006, 03:11:04 PM
Richard,yes I did exactly what Steve was saying to do and on one home pc I have it works as stated but on the other pc I normally use, it will NOT change no matter what I do! :(
Ace
Maybe you can get Steve on the line to walk you through it. I just had another problem here at home. Tried to open up another board and got kicked off. According to Phil he had to open a new browser. I have the address (foxfire) but really do not know how to set it up. I hate being a dummy!
Richard
Hi all,
Installing firefox is not as bad as it might seem!
from the URL: http://www.getfirefox.com/
Just click on the download link.
within Microsoft IE, you can choose to either download, or - I think - "Run". If you choose run, it will immediately begin the install.
Choose all the default options. It only will take about 2 - 3 minutes to install.
I would let it choose to import bookmarks and settings from I.E.
That is it. :)
Let me know if there are any problems.
Dummy?! That is how I feel listening to all you guys know about fixing buses! And, it's my hobby!!!
Best Regards, Phil
Quote from: plyonsMC9 on April 25, 2006, 03:54:45 PM
Hi all,
Installing firefox is not as bad as it might seem!
from the URL: http://www.getfirefox.com/
Just click on the download link.
within Microsoft IE, you can choose to either download, or - I think - "Run". If you choose run, it will immediately begin the install.
Choose all the default options. It only will take about 2 - 3 minutes to install.
I would let it choose to import bookmarks and settings from I.E.
That is it. :)
Let me know if there are any problems.
Dummy?! That is how I feel listening to all you guys know about fixing buses! And, it's my hobby!!!
Best Regards, Phil
Phil,
I just PM'd Richard and told him the same thing.
For everyone else, Firefox is a little different than IE, but once you get use to it, it works much more smoothly.
Dallas
Fire Fox is an excellent Browser...
Don't forget to go back to the Fire Fox site after you get the main program loaded and check out some of their Add-Ons...
Like ADD-BLOCKER... can you imagine being able to surf the net and automatically stop any web site from showing you their adds... it also works for scripts and active-X controls. This is very useful in blocking third party advertisers that embed their adds in other web sites. You can use a wild card
- to block anything coming from those pesky addware supply sites even if it is embedded in a Frame or I-Frame.
Another useful ADD-ON is their TABS, this will allow you to surf many sites at the same time and is a better Bookmarking tool than IEs "Favourites"
Glad you got sorted out Richard...
If you need any further help, just let me know....
Steve
Well guys, I just downloaded Firewfox and WOW was that easy! It appears to be the same as IE but it has it's differences. If nothing else, it's new and something to full around with!
Took about 2.5 minutes with cable hookup!
Ace
Quote from: Ace on April 25, 2006, 06:09:16 PM
Well guys, I just downloaded Foxfire and WOW was that easy! It appears to be the same as IE but it has it's differences. If nothing else, it's new and something to full around with!
Took about 2.5 minutes with cable hookup!
Ace
I also downloaded Foxfire last night and what a nightmare!
I have several hundred favorites and they were in no sort of order and I could not find a way to sort them in any fashion. When I finally found the link to this page, I got a pop up that said Windows could not identify the program that would open it. I guessed it was IE and clicked the box to always use that program to open the file. It did open, but when I closed it and tried to open it and several others, I kept getting the annoying and time consuming pop up. And in some cases I really had no idea what program to use.
I then tried to open my U-HAUL boards and never could get them open. Ended up with nothing but blank screens on all four boards.
In desperation I then decided to delete the program from my computer. The delete went OK, but I still had the same problem with trying to open any Favorites.
Fortunately my Windows software has a built in restore feature and I was able to restore it to a couple of days earlier and now everything is back to normal, I think.
In conclusion, my experience was exactly opposite Ace's and I would caution anybody considering making the switch be sure they have a Restore feature available to return the computer to an earlier date.
Richard
Richard,
I think there is a bigger problem with your computer than a simple fix from me or a better one from the experts like Phil or Steve.
Firefox should have found your IE favourites and put them in the proper folders, just in alphabetic order. Most everything should have worked better, just had the controls in different places.
what AV are you running? Is it up to date? Something is going on there that I can't explain and would have to have the computer in front of me to fix, but there is Something Wrong!
I hope Phil or Steve can help.
Dallas
Quote from: DrivingMissLazy on April 26, 2006, 07:10:59 AM
Quote from: Ace on April 25, 2006, 06:09:16 PM
Well guys, I just downloaded Foxfire and WOW was that easy! It appears to be the same as IE but it has it's differences. If nothing else, it's new and something to full around with!
Took about 2.5 minutes with cable hookup!
Ace
I also downloaded Foxfire last night and what a nightmare!
I have several hundred favorites and they were in no sort of order and I could not find a way to sort them in any fashion. When I finally found the link to this page, I got a pop up that said Windows could not identify the program that would open it. I guessed it was IE and clicked the box to always use that program to open the file. It did open, but when I closed it and tried to open it and several others, I kept getting the annoying and time consuming pop up. And in some cases I really had no idea what program to use.
I then tried to open my U-HAUL boards and never could get them open. Ended up with nothing but blank screens on all four boards.
In desperation I then decided to delete the program from my computer. The delete went OK, but I still had the same problem with trying to open any Favorites.
Fortunately my Windows software has a built in restore feature and I was able to restore it to a couple of days earlier and now everything is back to normal, I think.
In conclusion, my experience was exactly opposite Ace's and I would caution anybody considering making the switch be sure they have a Restore feature available to return the computer to an earlier date.
Richard
I am using Norton AV. I find that if I actually log out of one board I can then log in to another. Guess I will have to live with it for now.
Richard
Quote from: DrivingMissLazy on April 26, 2006, 04:39:20 PM
I am using Norton AV. I find that if I actually log out of one board I can then log in to another. Guess I will have to live with it for now.
Richard
Hi Richard...
(((Sorry for the delay in responding... been on the road - or should I say In-the-Air.)))
Sounds like you may have multi-isues... Like Phil said, it is hard to attempt a fix without us having your computer.
But lets try anyways...
We just got your cookie situation sorted out... is that still ok for you?
What is the Status of all your security programs... Anti-Virus, Firewall, etc?
Were you or are you running third party Tool Bars or Hot Bars?
Do you have any weather related programs running?
When was the last time to did a Disk Clean-up and Defrag your hard drive?
When was the last time you cleaned out your History, Cookie, Cache, etc?
Do you have a Anti-Spyware and Anti-Addware programs?
Sometimes in order to proceed, we need to go back and eliminate any possible problem variables...
big job to do remotely, how computer savy are you to attempt the above basic things on your own?
Steve
Steve, Thanks. Will have to wait till tonight to check and answer.
Richard
Quote from: DrivingMissLazy on April 27, 2006, 05:03:23 AM
Steve, Thanks. Will have to wait till tonight to check and answer.
Richard
OK...
It sounds that you may have something running in the background, but it is hard for us to tell from here.
Will do our best to get you running properly... I hope ;-)
Steve
It is nice to see that BOARD HELP was created to relive the clutter on the ALL TOPICS forum.
The following is offered as a rough draft for discussion as my previous post regarding this has been lost...
Other Catagories/Forums you may wish to consider might be...
WELCOME MESSAGE
- with a sub-forum called ABOUT THIS BOARD
- with a sub-forum called RULES & GUIDLINES
- with a sub-forum called REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
- with a sub-forum called CONTACT INFO [Admins & Mods]
BOARD HELP
PHOTO GALLERY
- with a sub-forum called RULES/GUIDLINES/HELP [read me first]
- with a sub-forum called BUS PHOTOS
- with a sub-forum called TRIP PHOTOS
- with a sub-forum called PHOTO CONTEST
- with a sub-forum called ETC
BUS DISCUSSION
- with a sub-forum called RULES/GUIDLINES/HELP [read me first]
- with a sub-forum called GENERAL DISCUSSION
- with a sub-forum called BUS SYSTEMS
--- --- --- with "sticky post" called ENGINE
--- --- --- with "sticky post" called FRAME & BODY
--- --- --- with "sticky post" called HEATING & COOLING
--- --- --- with "sticky post" called ELECTRICAL
--- --- --- with "sticky post" called TIRES
--- --- --- with "sticky post" called FUEL/OIL/LUB
--- --- --- with "sticky post" called ALTERNATE ENERGY SYSTEMS
--- --- --- with "sticky post" called ETC
TRIP LOG
- with a sub-forum called RULES/GUIDLINES/HELP [read me first]
- with a sub-forum called POST YOUR TRIP ITINERARY
- with a sub-forum called DESTINATIONS
- with a sub-forum called ETC
CURRENT EVENTS/WHAT'S HAPPENING
- with a sub-forum called RULES/GUIDLINES/HELP [read me first]
- with a sub-forum called TRADE SHOWS
- with a sub-forum called BUS RALLIES
- with a sub-forum called ETC
AT THE BUS STOP
This could be a place for members to let off steam and post non-bus related discussions,
This will help keep the main boards clean while having some fun also.
This new main page, which is now called BUS DISCUSSION would have everything at the members finger tips on one page...
WELCOME MESSAGE
BOARD HELP
PHOTO GALLERY
BUS DISCISSION
CURRENT EVENTS
AT THE BUS STOP
OTHER FUTURE FORUMS
Plus all the features like, BOARD STATS, WHOS ON-LINE and MEMBERS LIST that are currently listed there, that are not available on pages further into the board.
Does anyone have any comments or suggestions
Steve
Thanks Steve. The first thing I did was print this out, then I copied it and pasted it to a word document and then saved it in Bus Information in My Documents. I assure you it will not be lost. Now I will go back and read it. LOL
Richard
BTW, any changes to the board format must be approved by MAK first then Phil will initiate any changes approved. This is WAY out of my bailiwick of responsibility.
Quote from: DrivingMissLazy on April 27, 2006, 07:49:54 AM
Thanks Steve. The first thing I did was print this out, then I copied it and pasted it to a word document and then saved it in Bus Information in My Documents. I assure you it will not be lost. Now I will go back and read it. LOL
Richard
Very funny....
...but I guess I deserve that... lol
;-)
Steve
Steve, I do not know whether you can see it or not on your screen but some of the personal information below your name needs to be broken up so that it does not extend so far into the message area.
Please disregard this message if you already know it or can see it.
Richard
I just went in and broke my name up to fit on two lines since it also extended out into the message area quite a bit.
Quote from: Driving MissLazy on April 27, 2006, 10:44:03 AM
Steve, I do not know whether you can see it or not on your screen but some of the personal information below your name needs to be broken up so that it does not extend so far into the message area.
Please disregard this message if you already know it or can see it.
Richard
I see what you are talking about... I use a very high resolution 1280x1084 when viewing websites and that address is totally visible for me. However when reducing the resolution to 800x600 or reducing the window size, the tail end is disrupted. Most likely due to NO WORD WRAP on that line of text.
Having that info there is not that important for me, I'll just remove it. but at least if that issue comes up for others, then at least we now know why... It has to do with the resolution and/or window size settings of the viewing members' browser, not a fault with the board programming.
To adjust resolution on a computer, goto a clear area of your desktop screen then RIGHT CLICK, then choose PROPERTIES, then choose the SETTINGS TAB. Here one can adjust the resolution by sliding the slide bar from left to right or right to left. RIGHT gives you a higher resolution [larger viewing area when visiting websites, but smaller fonts]. LEFT reduces the resolution, but larger fonts. - It's a trade off and has to do with personal preferences
Steve
Steve, I cut down DrivingMissLazy to Driving MissLazy by just hitting enter at the dividing point. I was of course in modify profile at the time. The name is now occupying two lines.
I really think you could do the same and the information would then be on two lines and not extend over into the text message area.
If we keep at it we will learn all the little secrets of this board.
Quote from: Driving MissLazy on April 27, 2006, 11:34:47 AM
Steve, I cut down DrivingMissLazy to Driving MissLazy by just hitting enter at the dividing point. I was of course in modify profile at the time. The name is now occupying two lines.
I really think you could do the same and the information would then be on two lines and not extend over into the text message area. If we keep at it we will learn all the little secrets of this board.
Yes... That method will invoke WORD WRAP allowing text to go to the next line and is acceptable for straight text, But the line of text I had there was a website address in one continuous string of text, breaking that up may cause confusion for the reader or prohibit successful cut/copy/paste of the url as it would then have an additional space or cr in the address line, causing problems when looking up that website.
Adjusting the viewers resolution/window size or avoid using long strings of uninterrupted text in that area is the only thing we can do there.
Steve
Maybe then put it down in the signature block?
Like I have Spencer, WV Home of the Black Walnut Festival all on one line? That would preserve your URL.
Richard
Quote from: Driving MissLazy on April 27, 2006, 12:34:20 PM
Maybe then put it down in the signature block?
Like I have Spencer, WV Home of the Black Walnut Festival all on one line? That would preserve your URL.
Richard
Sounds good - will do!
I just experienced the "cookie problem" while trying to log on to the board. This seems to be only experienced by folks using Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
Here is how I worked around it using IE 6.0.2900:
Select the following
- Tools
- Internet Options ...
- General (tab)
- Delete Cookies (button)
- Delete Files (Button)
- - Also Delete all offline content (checkbox)
- OK
That did it for me.
Hope this helps,
Phil
Just a clarification about deleting FILES...
Some of these files are used as a CACHE for browsers like IE to access first instead of downloading duplicate files when viewing websites. If you are on Broadband [high speed] then this is not toooo much of a concern, but dial-up users rely on these cached temporary internet files to speed up the viewing process by accessing these files already stored on your computer [much faster] than trying to download from the website you are trying to view. IE searches these files first to be displayed, if a copy does not reside there [due to deletion or new or not previously viewed files], then IE will begin the slow process of downloading everything directly from the website - very slow process for dial-up users.
These cached temporary internet files usually has no bearing on cookie handling or problems with websites reading or handling cookies to gain access to a site.
Dial-up users beware...
Steve
MORE ON THIS COOKIE PROBLEM
I have not paid too much attention to this cookie handling issue that some are experiencing, but cookies have a life time... some are good for only one visit to a site, some are good for one hour or even one year before they expire. I noticed when logging-in here one time, that there was a check box option where the board will recognize you for 60 minutes or always stay logged-in. This is the life time of the cookie the board will give you, depending on which option you chose there.
I'm not saying this IS the problem, but it may be due to expired cookies.
Just a thought
Steve
Problem didn't go away until I chose to "delete files" and check the "delete all offline content".
Just deleting cookies didn't fix.
Regards, Phil
Quote from: plyonsMC9 on April 27, 2006, 02:50:55 PM
Problem didn't go away until I chose to "delete files" and check the "delete all offline content".
Just deleting cookies didn't fix.
Regards, Phil
I wouldn't bank on that being the "fix" Phil although it would be good if it were.
Microsoft does not need its users to continually go into their internal workings of its program to have its product perform properly. It may have just been a coincidence. There are many users that never go in there to delete anything, some don't even know that option is there and never have problems.
I believe the problem to be something else, but this is from a guy that can't even change the belts of his own bus on the side of the road... lol
;-)
Steve
ya Steve but those homemade peanut butter cookies I was eating while helping you along with yer belt problem were awsome! LOL
:) :D ;D 8) KNUCKLE 8) ;D :D :)
Quote from: Busted Knuckle on April 27, 2006, 08:03:48 PM
ya Steve but those homemade peanut butter cookies I was eating while helping you along with yer belt problem were awsome! LOL
:) :D ;D 8) KNUCKLE 8) ;D :D :)
Have you been into that bottle of degreaser again Knuckle...?
I tell yas I just ain't figured out why I get all dizzy and light headed when I use a couple of cans of parts cleaner to clean something while I'm n the pit under a bus! whooo wow last time I fell off the steps and they were at the other end of the pit! LOL!
:) ;) :D ;D 8) Knuckle 8) ;D :D ;) :)
Richard I help ya but I was looking to you for help!
:) ;) :D ;D 8) Knuckle 8) ;D :D ;) :)
Quote from: Busted Knuckle on April 27, 2006, 08:29:30 PM
Richard I help ya but I was looking to you for help! :) ;) :D ;D 8) Knuckle 8) ;D :D ;) :)
I think you were just trying to get to full member! LOL
Richard
hmmmmmm. Maybe you are stuck on 100! Posts at 23:29 and 23:51 both indicate 100!
Richard
Quote from: El Soñador™ on April 27, 2006, 03:06:46 PM
Quote from: plyonsMC9 on April 27, 2006, 02:50:55 PM
Problem didn't go away until I chose to "delete files" and check the "delete all offline content".
Just deleting cookies didn't fix.
Regards, Phil
I wouldn't bank on that being the "fix" Phil although it would be good if it were.
Microsoft does not need its users to continually go into their internal workings of its program to have its product perform properly. It may have just been a coincidence. There are many users that never go in there to delete anything, some don't even know that option is there and never have problems.
I believe the problem to be something else, but this is from a guy that can't even change the belts of his own bus on the side of the road... lol
;-)
Steve
I had to do that at home also Phil to finally get back on line with the main board.
Richard
DrivingMissLazy writes "...I had to do that at home also Phil to finally get back on line with the main board.
Richard..."
What do you mean by the MAIN BOARD...?
Does this only happen to you guys when you are switching from one board to another...?
Is it the same board but different areas or two completely different boards....
Steve
Quote from: El Soñador™ on April 28, 2006, 02:33:16 PM
DrivingMissLazy writes "...I had to do that at home also Phil to finally get back on line with the main board.
Richard..."
What do you mean by the MAIN BOARD...?
Does this only happen to you guys when you are switching from one board to another...?
Is it the same board but different areas or two completely different boards....
Steve
One practice board that I used to initially set up the
tips area.
Richard
Richard I maybe a "Full Member" according to the label from this board but in reallity, I've always been a Jr. and always proudly ill be! Bryce E. Gaston Jr. aka Knuckle!
It was my granddad's name (except he hd a different middle name!) and my daddy's nd I'm proud of it even though, like I told a police officer in my younger wilder days when asked if I was making the name up because I didn't have any ID on me! "That's my name sir! And as you can see it's the same as the man who named me, and if I was gonna make one up it sure as hell wouldn't be that 1! An when you call it in you'll understand!" When he came back to where he hd me standing he was laughing his butt off and told me the only reason I wasn't going to jail was I'd been honest and the way I'd told him I wasn't lying about who I was! Over the next few yrs we became pretty good friends! And he had to call another officer to take me n once becuse he couldn't do it! Now ain't that a friend? LOL it wasn't his fault I had a habit of walking so close to the edge of the law and usually at that time on the wrong side of it!
:) ;) :D ;D 8) Knuckle 8) ;D :D ;) :)
Quote from: Driving MissLazy on April 28, 2006, 05:46:33 AM
Quote from: Busted Knuckle on April 27, 2006, 08:29:30 PM
Richard I help ya but I was looking to you for help! :) ;) :D ;D 8) Knuckle 8) ;D :D ;) :)
I think you were just trying to get to full member! LOL
Richard
hmmmmmm. Maybe you are stuck on 100! Posts at 23:29 and 23:51 both indicate 100!
Richard
I was just checking my email and have a notice from paypal sayiny someone in Ca has ordered something from sony for $390 and say if I want to dispute it it sends me to the next page which requests all of my info and recomend I use my bank debit card so they want all of the info on that plus my atm pin # then asks for the last 6 numbers of my ss # which if they know where you are from it is not hard to figure out the first 3 numbers this whole thing sounds fishy to me and I figure that there are people a lot smarter about this stuff on here than me,I have had my paypal account for a few years but yesterday was the first time I used it to buy 2 fantastic vents from the guy who lists lots of fans on ebay our transaction was done over the phone,I checked my bank account the money for the fans was on there but not the 390,is this some type of scam?what do I do about this or who do I contact,I am sure that some of you guys know how this stuff works where I am lost about this stuff please any help thanks Mike
Hi Mike,
And welcome to the board.
In answer to your question - do not forward anything to this phisher.
instead - to quote paypal directly:
Protect yourself from fraudulent emails Emails that seem to be from a well-known company can put you at risk. Forward suspicious emails to: spoof@paypal.com
----
This thread will most likely be moved to the busconversions "Help Board".
Hope this helps, Phil
Right next to the "home" button is the"help" button. Lots of good general usage information - basically a how to get started, etc.
Hope this helps, Phil
Mike, I got one like that before. I went to my Paypal to make sure it was safe and left it at that. Ebay wants spoof sent to them but I think they don't do much. The Paypal emails that are good usually have your name on them. I never confirm anything from emails and I still have my acccount. Goodluck Tom Y
Phil,thank you for the info I did as you said and had a reply in 5 minutes confirming that this is a scam,again thanks Mike
Quote from: mikeH8H-649 on April 30, 2006, 05:41:50 AM
I was just checking my email and have a notice from paypal sayiny someone in Ca has ordered something from sony for $390 and say if I want to dispute it it sends me to the next page which requests all of my info and recomend I use my bank debit card so they want all of the info on that plus my atm pin # then asks for the last 6 numbers of my ss # which if they know where you are from it is not hard to figure out the first 3 numbers this whole thing sounds fishy to me and I figure that there are people a lot smarter about this stuff on here than me,I have had my paypal account for a few years but yesterday was the first time I used it to buy 2 fantastic vents from the guy who lists lots of fans on ebay our transaction was done over the phone,I checked my bank account the money for the fans was on there but not the 390,is this some type of scam?what do I do about this or who do I contact,I am sure that some of you guys know how this stuff works where I am lost about this stuff please any help thanks Mike
wow
lashing red lights all over the place.............
what a scam. Hope no one falls for this type of stuff
on the bright side........ I did buy an item using paypal and the shipper didn't sent it and went out of business.
paypal refunded my money in about two weeks after investigating the problem.
always login to the official pay pal site..... do not under any circumstances ans questions in emails.
good luck
orogle
Quote from: plyonsMC9 on April 30, 2006, 06:01:35 AM
Right next to the "home" button is the"help" button. Lots of good general usage information - basically a how to get started, etc.
Hope this helps, Phil
I added that at the top of Posting to the Boards. Thanks
Richard
Nick, Phil,
I just noticed a problem with the BBS that though minor, actually affects the long term use of a topic search,
I posted a response to a topic and then later the person who I responded too changed there question.
In other words my response became mute when they rewrote there question. >:( And it sort of made ME look silly..
Anyway to limit changes to 24 hours after posting or less? ???
What ya think!
I change my messages often...but the thread isn't altered. just trying to fix stupid stuff. To edit is to be. I love the edit feature. May be that a time limit on the edit feature would be in order?
The page shows posts that have been modified, and when they were modified.
Just a few more of these posts and I'll become a "adolescent member"....that would be cool. I'm generally considered a geezer member for everything else. :-\
Best, JR 8)
Floridacracker,
You can also go back and change or delete your responce.
If you see this again, let me know and I can also delete the whole topic!
Nick-
When filling out your profile information, if you do NOT want your age showing up in the calendar (due soon), do not fill in the year of your birth. That way, just your birthday will show on the group's calendar. If you do NOT want your birthday showing up, then don't fill out your birthdate information in your profile. But then, how will we know when to send you all the cool bus toys!!
::) ::) ::)
Best Regards, Phil
Great idea but frankly speaking... I think it should be mandatory to use a real name in the profile! It would sure eliminate a lot of flaming because then those that DO say things can't just hide behind thier pc if you know what I mean! ;D
Greetings Ace,
I appreciate the feedback. And yes, I DO know what you mean. :)
We've tried to keep policies very similar to the old board, even as other changes have been made. The flaming seems to have dramatically diminished since moving to the old board and requiring registration - even thought as you pointed out, it doesn't have to be a real name, but could also be a "handle", screen name, etc..
The moderators have done a real good job of staying on top of the threads and keeping the tone positive, and constructive. We have had to ban one member, temporarily, for flaming. There is basically zero tolerance for flaming and personal or bus put-downs. Constructive criticisms, suggestions, etc., are always welcome and an entirely different matter. ;D
If you do see a thread where any flaming or putdowns, etc., are occuring, please let a moderator know! We'll take care of it. ;)
Thanks for all your contributions to the threads Ace & Susan. I enjoy reading them.
Best Regards, Phil
Jeez Phil this new board is sooooooooooo cool I never even noticed I'd been banned - ROCK ON
So, how does one add an event to the calender if one had an event worth posting? Thanks, Tim.
Hi Tim,
1) Click on the calendar button
2) On the month of the event, click on the numerical date. This is hyperlinked.
3) Enter a brief description. This will show up on the date you have clicked.
Hope this helps, Phil
Phil, I click, double click, I'd hit it with a hammer if it would help, but the numbers on the calender of the days of the month do nothing for me. :(
I get hyperlinks to the events already posted and for the profiles of the dated among us, but the numbers are...just numbers to me.
Any other ideas?
Thanks, tim.
Hi Tim,
Thanks for letting us know about that. You should be good to go now as far as editing the calendar. ;D
Hope this helps, Phil
After Tips received are reviewed, they will be transferred to this file for historical purposes. This file is locked to prevent unauthorized posting in this area.
Quote from: Nick Badame Refrig. Co. on April 25, 2006, 12:16:05 AM
BJ,
No it should happen instantly!
What was your last screen, what did it say?
let me know
Nick-
Nick,
It will only happen quickly if you aren't on dial up.
Dial up for a 50KB upload can take over a minute. Depending on connection and other things interfering, it could take up to a couple of minutes.
Dallas
Hi Jim,
What was the search term? I tried bendix and got quite a few results, so I think I am probably missing the such paramaters.
You are correct, if I search on your name, I get about 40 results.. Instead of the 80 you posted. Tho', I'm not sure I am using the correct search parameters.
Let me know if I am on the correct path!
Best Regards, Phil
Phil, I am probably doing something wrong. If I put "safetyman" (part of my post name) in the advanced search, I only get 10 threads. I think I have responded to more than 10 threads.
Hi Jim,
Got it.
Actually, for search - fill out the two boxes (search and by user) like this :
Search for: bus by user: rv_safetyman
When I do that, I get 20+ posts from you listed.
I think if you want to search by only a part of your username such as "safetyman", you would have to wildcard the search such as :
Search for: bus by user: *safetyman
I get 20+ hits that way also.
Does that work for you?
Let me know - hope this helps,
Phil
Quote from: rv_safetyman on June 13, 2006, 06:07:39 PM
OK guys, you are dealing with an idiot! The thread I was looking for is over on BNO. I could have sworn that it was on MAK a while back. Obviously, that is why it does not show up!!! :( :o
However, the experience with searching is quite interesting. I did the search Phil suggested: "bus" and by: "rv_safetyman. That got a lot more hits. Probably 50-60% of the threads I have posted to. However doing a search on "safetyman" does not work even though other words show up when they are part of another word.
Don't have any more time to play, but it appears that the search engine is not as flexible as I had hoped.
I think it does shown only one post per thread.
Hi Jim,
To search with just safetyman, you have to use the wildcard. Which for the search engine is the * symbol.
ex: *safetyman
Hope this helps, Phil