I click reply to topic-I click on the message box-write a message-click on post message-and I get a red box about 1/2 the time that says ther is an error in the formating.What am I doing wrong??I get it to go through some of the time-Whats happening the rest of the time????????? Help !!
flylipsdaddy wrote: I click reply to topic-I click on the message box-write a message-click on post message-and I get a red box about 1/2 the time that says ther is an error in the formating.What am I doing wrong??I get it to go through some of the time-Whats happening the rest of the time????????? Help !!
The formatting error are caused by your use of square brackets.
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Shendoh wrote: Tom,
I have been using RV.net as a portal ever since I joined open roads, but have taken your suggestion on using Trailer Life as a portal, and will be giving it a test run.
Will post back here in a few days with my results.
BTW, This post is through the TL portal.
Steve
XP SP2, IE6.0.2900 SP2
041008
One item I really liked was when I went to my forums; I wasn’t required to sign-in even though I was already logged-in. Still had to log-in for the sub-forums though.
Used TL several times since 6:30pm, no problems.
041108
Logged on 3:52am cruised and posted the forum till 4:13am, from there I want to see if site will run-time error on me because of inactivity.
Came back at 5:10am, no problems picked up where I left off.
5:43am logged off
Logged-on 2:23pm, off at 2:45pm
4:28pm 4:55pm
Saw tropical36 post
tropical36 wrote: Since I've been using the Trailer Life portal....things are pretty much back to normal except... for instance, if I try classifieds....then it switches to RV.net and comes to a screeching halt....usually followed by the computer sucking down huge amounts of bandwidth....and hogging the memory to the point that it's a real job to back your way out and retreat...
It does indeed go to classifieds /RV.net, had no problems
tropical36 wrote: I haven't been able to view the ad I placed, since it was put in there, let alone get into it and see how it's doing....for hits and the like.
I can tell you this for sure....it's completely inaccessible to anyone using dial-up.
I am using Verizon DSL
Tried to log-on TL, and then RV, at:
7:30pm to 7:38pm no luck. Server not found.
7:50pm to 7:55pm no luck. Server not found.
8:10pm to 8:14pm no luck. Server not found.
Went to work; at 10:23pm, tried TL no luck. Server not found.
11:10pm no luck. Server not found.
041208
At work 12:50am Logged-on to TL
At home 04:53am Logged-on to TL
Shendoh wrote: ...
Tried to log-on TL, and then RV, at:
7:30pm to 7:38pm no luck. Server not found.
7:50pm to 7:55pm no luck. Server not found.
8:10pm to 8:14pm no luck. Server not found.
Went to work; at 10:23pm, tried TL no luck. Server not found.
11:10pm no luck. Server not found.
041208
At work 12:50am Logged-on to TL
At home 04:53am Logged-on to TL
Last ninght, there was an approximatley 4 hour outage of all portals - forum 7 EDT to 11 EDT. There has been no explanation posted.
On my last day at work, April 30, I will log out of everything from that computer, even if I haven't been in for awhile on that machine.
The point is, if the computer you use isn't a share computer, I can't see the reason to log out between visits to the site. & I seem to have fewer problems with site access than many who are posting about it.
On my last day at work, April 30, I will log out of everything from that computer, even if I haven't been in for awhile on that machine.
The point is, if the computer you use isn't a share computer, I can't see the reason to log out between visits to the site. & I seem to have fewer problems with site access than many who are posting about it.
Little Kopit:
For lack of a better term I used, Logged-in/on.
Would try, tried, or trying be better?
I'd be with whatever term you or others could come up with.
I follow the same procedure you do on my home box, but when at work, I will not log-in, out of respect for my companies PC usage policies.
I only check certain sites to update myself while at work. I do notice my on-line icon is not lit when I do check from work.
The point of my exercise is to see how much of difference there is between portals, i.e. TL and RV and to help Pulsar-Tom in understanding what is going on, through the use of constructive not destructive observation, although, he probably already knows...
One question to ask would be; Why is there such poor communication between Off-Roads admin's and Mod's, and the server Administration!?!?
With other forums the Admin will warn of service-down times for upgrades and maintenance to the system. Tom's reply to my observation post system down for four hours no reason given.
I have my other box running Seti/Bonic, their Admin gives plenty of warn-time for upgrades/maintenance. If something does crop up they explain to everyone on the web site what/how serious the problem is, and when to expect to return; It is only common courtesy!
Is the practice of not logging out harmful to the hundred's of thousands of other members chances of logging-in?
I know it is convenient, but if the server/'s which have limitations, sees you as logged in, would it not deny other attempts as an act of self-preservation?
Earlier I stated"I do notice my on-line icon is not lit when I do check from work.", but...Am I really logged off?
Remember, I am as guilty of this as any member that practices this.
I have also found from other forums that, distance to and location of the server from your base, can be a concern.
Is the practice of using Wi-Fi, Cellular, and the like harmful to server performance?... Can you hear me now?
Well, I have to get ready for work 9pm to 5am I know, I work for the local morning paper.
Sometimes I sleep right after work
Sometimes a few hours later
Sometimes not at all
Shendoh wrote: ...
I have my other box running Seti/Bonic, their Admin gives plenty of warn-time for upgrades/maintenance. If something does crop up they explain to everyone on the web site what/how serious the problem is, and when to expect to return; It is only common courtesy!
I don't think this was a planned outage. When their is a planned down time, you will at least get a notice that the forum is unavailable because of maintenance.
pulsar wrote: I don't think this was a planned outage. When their is a planned down time, you will at least get a notice that the forum is unavailable because of maintenance.
Tom
Good morning Everyone!, I'm back from work..
Tom is this notice passed on to everyone? I have never seen one (a notice)
Where are they posted? On the TL or RV home site?
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