Forum Maintenance

Post by **f3rr37** » 29 Dec 2009, 19:09

The forum will be down for ~30-60minutes while I upgrade our forum software. I will give a 30min warning before the forum goes down for the upgrade process.

Thanks!

romer522 · Post by **romer522** » 29 Dec 2009, 19:10

Sounds peachy, hopefully Jake's 30-60 minutes is a lot closer to 30-60 minutes than another site I've seen updated recently :p

Post by **f3rr37** » 29 Dec 2009, 19:11

Usually goes pretty smoothly, I have yet to run into any major problems when doing upgrades on here. I have a full backup of the forum in case things go south

There are a few major changes in the new version, so it may take slightly longer than usual.

Buffman · Post by **Buffman** » 29 Dec 2009, 19:16

Make sure the backup exists before proceeding

Post by **f3rr37** » 29 Dec 2009, 19:19

Backup exists :p I created it about an hour ago.

Post by **f3rr37** » 29 Dec 2009, 19:30

Going to push the update back to 8:30...

LK45s · Post by **LK45s** » 29 Dec 2009, 19:33

NO wait......... Arrrrrrggghhhh. :laugh:

Post by **f3rr37** » 29 Dec 2009, 19:38

:p Might be even later this evening. I have a backup of everything on the server, but am downloading it to make sure I have a copy in case something goes REALLY south. Can never be too careful

I will give a notice 30min before the forum goes down.

LK45s · Post by **LK45s** » 29 Dec 2009, 19:50

Where I work they call it a maintenance window activity. 00:00 till 06:00 is our maintenance window for high risk activities. Truth be known low activity on the internet is more like 12:00.

Post by **f3rr37** » 29 Dec 2009, 20:15

8:45PM Pacific Time the forum will be down.

Post by **f3rr37** » 29 Dec 2009, 20:43

Good bye cruel world! :suicide:

Post by **f3rr37** » 29 Dec 2009, 21:27

Upgrade is done. Looks to be working fine. Please report any problems you see here.

Thanks

Buffman · Post by **Buffman** » 29 Dec 2009, 22:38

I got a bunch of mumbo jumbo a second after posting. Back Click and post was there.

f3rr37, I should link you to one forum I belong to, regarding backups. Making sure one exists and works, is always a good thing

Buffman · Post by **Buffman** » 29 Dec 2009, 22:40

Just got a bunch of PHP debug this and that at the top of the screen (no white screen, same color as forum) when I replied to a PM...

PainKillaX · Post by **PainKillaX** » 30 Dec 2009, 03:45

When I hit "View Active Topics" I get "No suitable matches were found". Don't know if this is a forum problem or on my end, but thought I'd note it.

Post by **jmz5** » 30 Dec 2009, 05:09

Did this happen more than once to each of you? I had it happen once to me, but that's it.

Llagoud · Post by **Llagoud** » 30 Dec 2009, 05:50

Still happening here. I'll log out, dump cookies and log back in.

Llagoud · Post by **Llagoud** » 30 Dec 2009, 05:56

Nope. Still getting "Page 1 of 1 [ Search found 0 matches ]"

Post by **jmz5** » 30 Dec 2009, 05:59

I think I fixed the active topics. Try it now and let me know, works for me.

Llagoud · Post by **Llagoud** » 30 Dec 2009, 05:59

:clap: All better now.

romer522 · Post by **romer522** » 30 Dec 2009, 06:22

jmz5 wrote:Did this happen more than once to each of you? I had it happen once to me, but that's it.

I've had white screen stuff twice now, once what i copy/pasted in the other thread, and once a bunch of characters like even the error message spazzed out :lmao:

Post by **jmz5** » 30 Dec 2009, 06:25

I guess the new version of phpbb hates us. :laugh:

Post by **f3rr37** » 30 Dec 2009, 08:37

Might be because our theme is for an older version of phpbb, I will check to see if there is a newer version. Sorry about the problems.

Post by **f3rr37** » 30 Dec 2009, 08:41

Doesn't look like there is, might have to look for a new theme

Suggestions? Search for some phpBB 3.0.6 themes, if you suggest a theme that we end up using, I will sponsor someone and upgrade them to a gold membership or extend their gold membership.

Post by **jmz5** » 30 Dec 2009, 08:51

What do you guys think of these?

http://www.phpbb3styles.net/db/style/4poziom" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.phpbb3styles.net/db/style/Beta7" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.phpbb3styles.net/db/style/CA+Black" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.phpbb3styles.net/db/style/DVGFX" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.phpbb3styles.net/db/style/Hermes+Gray" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://demo.phpbb3styles.net/X-Treme+Silver" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://demo.phpbb3styles.net/X-Treme+Orange" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.phpbb3styles.net/db/style/X-Treme" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **jmz5** » 30 Dec 2009, 08:54

I kind of like this one.

http://demo.phpbb3styles.net/Hermes+Gray" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **f3rr37** » 30 Dec 2009, 08:55

Be sure that they are for version 3.0.6, as there were some major feature additions in 3.0.6.

Post by **f3rr37** » 30 Dec 2009, 08:58

jmz5 wrote:I kind of like this one.

http://demo.phpbb3styles.net/Hermes+Gray" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Pretty simple looking, kind of like it.

Post by **jmz5** » 30 Dec 2009, 09:32

http://www.awesomestyles.com/phpbb3-styles/demo/emuza2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

ynoty3k · Post by **ynoty3k** » 30 Dec 2009, 09:54

I vote for

Post by **f3rr37** » 30 Dec 2009, 10:13

http://www.awesomestyles.com/phpbb3-sty ... sion=3.0.6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.awesomestyles.com/phpbb3-sty ... sion=3.0.6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.awesomestyles.com/phpbb3-sty ... sion=3.0.6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (icons would need to be redone)
http://www.awesomestyles.com/phpbb3-sty ... sion=3.0.6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.awesomestyles.com/phpbb3-sty ... sion=3.0.6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.awesomestyles.com/phpbb3-sty ... sion=3.0.6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.awesomestyles.com/phpbb3-sty ... sion=3.0.6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.awesomestyles.com/phpbb3-sty ... sion=3.0.6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Plain and simple, probably updated as soon as new versions are out:
http://www.awesomestyles.com/phpbb3-sty ... sion=3.0.6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.awesomestyles.com/phpbb3-sty ... sion=3.0.6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

RedDog57 · Post by **RedDog57** » 30 Dec 2009, 10:17

Thanks for the update, Fuzzy. Everything looks good to me. :clap:

RedDog57 · Post by **RedDog57** » 30 Dec 2009, 10:43

As for styles, it might be nice to have a lighter background with dark type. Easier to read, I say. But then, other than black rifles, I don't like black that much. :laugh:

Also, a couple of choices were very narrow, necessitating multiple lines per entry. A wider format (such as we have now) allows more topics/posts per page view, making it more efficient at each glance.

All in all, I didn't think the format was broken. Do we need to fix it?

Post by **f3rr37** » 30 Dec 2009, 10:49

Can easily change the width of the forum, we had to do it with the current style we use.

The current style isn't entirely compatible with the upgraded forum software.

Post by **jmz5** » 30 Dec 2009, 11:00

A lighter background sounds good.

Buffman · Post by **Buffman** » 30 Dec 2009, 11:04

just don't make it look like xdtalk.com

RedDog57 · Post by **RedDog57** » 30 Dec 2009, 11:27

Buffman wrote:just don't make it look like xdtalk.com

Got that right. Eeewwwww. :puke:

Buffman · Post by **Buffman** » 30 Dec 2009, 11:29

Errors I got again posting

[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /includes/functions_messenger.php on line 1482: str_split() [function.str-split]: The length of each segment must be greater than zero
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /includes/functions_messenger.php on line 1482: implode() [function.implode]: Invalid arguments passed
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /includes/functions.php on line 2437: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /includes/functions.php:3492)

Post by **f3rr37** » 30 Dec 2009, 11:42

You can check out the styles we're currently looking at by going into the UCP and going into Board Preferences and then change the board style.

Once we pick one we will set it to the default and disable the ability to choose.

Post by **f3rr37** » 30 Dec 2009, 11:44

Buffman wrote:Errors I got again posting

[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /includes/functions_messenger.php on line 1482: str_split() [function.str-split]: The length of each segment must be greater than zero
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /includes/functions_messenger.php on line 1482: implode() [function.implode]: Invalid arguments passed
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /includes/functions.php on line 2437: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /includes/functions.php:3492)

Try using one of the new styles and see if you continue to get the error.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 30 Dec 2009, 13:15

f3rr37 wrote:You can check out the styles we're currently looking at by going into the UCP and going into Board Preferences and then change the board style.

Once we pick one we will set it to the default and disable the ability to choose.

I would vote for 'as is' (Darkaholic) or CA Black - if I had a vote :p

Post by **jmz5** » 30 Dec 2009, 13:16

I like Darkaholic too, but it looks like it doesn't want to work with the newest version of phpbb.

Post by **f3rr37** » 30 Dec 2009, 13:20

jmz5 wrote:I like Darkaholic too, but it looks like it doesn't want to work with the newest version of phpbb.

I do too, but it just isn't up to speed for the forum's latest software version.

Post by **f3rr37** » 30 Dec 2009, 13:55

Try out AeroBlack now, see how it works.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 30 Dec 2009, 14:04

Aahhhh! Too bright!! Gotta put my shades on :p Not used to white screen :laugh:

Still like darkaholic better - just need to get our gurus to figure out how to make it work.

Oh wait - that's you guys :p

Post by **jmz5** » 30 Dec 2009, 14:07

Yeah, it's going to take some getting used to.

Llagoud · Post by **Llagoud** » 31 Dec 2009, 04:13

Weird. Some threads now have cloaking devices.
I just browsed for 'appropriate humor' in "active Topics" and couldn't find it.
I searched it and it didn't show up.
I browsed the 'lounge' and there it was.
I posted in it and it shows up in 'new posts' but not in 'active topics'.

Edit: Other threads are also not making the cross-over ......like this one> viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6433" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

and this one: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6281&start=20" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **jmz5** » 31 Dec 2009, 05:31

I forgot to click the right button when changing the settings for the lounge. It should be good now.

Llagoud · Post by **Llagoud** » 31 Dec 2009, 05:39

All better now. A dozen or so threads just crossed from 'new' to 'active' :thumb:

Post by **jmz5** » 31 Dec 2009, 05:41

I forgot to check the display active threads for the lounge. :laugh:

The email thing is fixed too. I am glad because my isp thought the last one was spam.

Llagoud · Post by **Llagoud** » 31 Dec 2009, 05:42

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6433" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

that ones still missing in 'active'

it's from "PS90 and other"

Post by **jmz5** » 31 Dec 2009, 05:44

Argh, I found out what I did. The main setting for each section is just to allow the forums witin the section to display active topics, so I have to do it for each forum.

Post by **jmz5** » 31 Dec 2009, 05:49

Ok, it should really be fixed now. For real.

RedDog57 · Post by **RedDog57** » 31 Dec 2009, 09:45

Okay so I don't want a lighter background after all. Aero black: not so much. I like the shading on Black Pearl. As long as it tends toward a gray and not a solid black, I'm fine. The gray IS easier on the eyes.

Do we have now, or will we have on the new one, the capacity to change the color or brightness of the actual text on my own screen? Kind of a personal preferences thing?

Post by **f3rr37** » 31 Dec 2009, 09:55

Check the Style test forum under the cage, the background is dark now.

Post by **blueorison** » 31 Dec 2009, 22:06

:thumb:

Ive always like the look of the forum. Flat and functional. All the other forums are INSANELY messy. It hurts just to read. And the buttons are unintuitive, at that.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 13 Jan 2010, 19:08

Got a problem, I can't stay signed in. I sign in & check the box for auto sign on but as soon as I open a thread in a new tab, it signs me off again. It usually lets me stay signed in if I only have the one page open but not always. I 've been having to sign in several times every time I open the forum :wall: :wall: :wall:

This started happening yesterday morning (to me anyway). Thought it might be my signal or network connection but I have changed areas & several wireless hubs (office, nearby hotel, even neighbor) and it happens all the fraking time. What gives?

EDIT: Yea! You fixed it! (seems that way for now) thanks

Post by **f3rr37** » 13 Jan 2010, 22:54

The forum has been acting slightly weird for me lately. Nothing you described, just slowness and the wiki was inaccessible to me almost all of this morning.

Post by **panzermk2** » 14 Jan 2010, 09:07

f3rr37 wrote:The forum has been acting slightly weird for me lately. Nothing you described, just slowness and the wiki was inaccessible to me almost all of this morning.

You should have Jake take a look at it. :ponder:

Post by **f3rr37** » 14 Jan 2010, 09:11

panzermk2 wrote:You should have Jake take a look at it. :ponder:

Yeah, he should get off early today from work and finish messing with the new style too.

Post by **panzermk2** » 14 Jan 2010, 12:16

:lmao: ..................................... :ponder: ............................ :huh: ..................................... :suicide:

Post by **Rapier1772** » 14 Jan 2010, 18:02

panzermk2 wrote:You should have Jake take a look at it. :ponder:

:lmao: :lmao:

Post by **f3rr37** » 10 Jun 2010, 20:05

Will be performing some maintenance, forum might go down for a few minutes.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 16 Jan 2011, 18:02

Did y'all tweak something you shouldn't have? The sponsor banners aren't showing up. Can still click on them but gotta guess where they are :p

Post by **jmz5** » 16 Jan 2011, 18:07

They show up for me.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 16 Jan 2011, 19:28

Hmmmmm. I didn't change any of my settings & even rebooted but still nada. :ponder:

ynoty3k · Post by **ynoty3k** » 16 Jan 2011, 20:33

all good over here.

Post by **f3rr37** » 16 Jan 2011, 20:52

Rapier1772 wrote:Did y'all tweak something you shouldn't have? The sponsor banners aren't showing up. Can still click on them but gotta guess where they are :p

Works for me as well... try viewing EA's banner directly:
images/banners/ea.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **Rapier1772** » 16 Jan 2011, 22:13

That no worky either. Dunno how it got changed, but something musta happened

Post by **f3rr37** » 16 Jan 2011, 22:18

Are avatars working?

Post by **Rapier1772** » 16 Jan 2011, 22:24

Yup. Banner at top is normal, all the images & smilies are working. Its just the sponsor banners :ponder:

Post by **f3rr37** » 16 Jan 2011, 22:30

Off the top of my head, not sure... try clearing your browser's cache and such.

Post by **Rapier1772** » 08 Mar 2011, 23:49

Ok, now what did I screw up?

Whenever I submit a post I get redirected to the 404 not found message. The message is posted and I can come back easy but it didn't do that until tonight. Hopefully it isn't my computer being glichy again :wall:

PainKillaX · Post by **PainKillaX** » 08 Mar 2011, 23:55

It's happened once or twice and I got booted from chat.

Edit: If it helps, when I posted this I got redirected to cgi-bin/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6429&p=149506#p149506" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; which was a 404. I don't usually see the "cgi-bin" so that could be part of it?

Post by **f3rr37** » 09 Mar 2011, 18:06

Should be working now. Server is still having a few issues.

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