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Unread post by **diehard** » May 8th, 2010, 2:11 am

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Unread post by **diehard** » May 8th, 2010, 2:26 am

we've spoken to the admins regarding the difficulties with linking to other threads, and they know it's a long standing issue.

Word is the whole site is being redesigned (including a classified section) and the linking issue will be rectified with the roll-out of new software. There is no mentioned time frame for when this will happen.

Until such time as this happens, the only way to post a link is to remove the "www." from the link (so it reads [url]http://4wdmo......etc[/url])

Sorry there isn't any more info than that.

Unread post by **Sir Snagger** » May 8th, 2010, 6:02 pm

Hi. I've noticed a flaw with the Search Function. Every time I've tried to use it, it's returned results but when I try to view those results it says it has a bad link. Iis this a common problem or just what I'm working on doesn't like it?

Cheers,
Lindsay

Unread post by **OZZYLUX** » May 8th, 2010, 6:30 pm

not a big issue/problem but when your neutral for 5 minutes or so your automatically logged off could it be made a bit longer then 5 mins

Unread post by **diehard** » May 8th, 2010, 6:41 pm

Sir Snagger wrote:Hi. I've noticed a flaw with the Search Function. Every time I've tried to use it, it's returned results but when I try to view those results it says it has a bad link. Iis this a common problem or just what I'm working on doesn't like it?

Cheers,
Lindsay

Works OK for me. Some of the really old posts have been archived, and may not link correctly anymore, but I just did a search and even the olderst posts worked OK. Does it happen with every search?

Unread post by **diehard** » May 8th, 2010, 6:43 pm

OZZYLUX wrote:not a big issue/problem but when your neutral for 5 minutes or so your automatically logged off could it be made a bit longer then 5 mins

Beside your log in details, is a 'remember me' tick box. Once ticked, you dont get logged off.

Unread post by **Simon4runner** » May 8th, 2010, 7:42 pm

Can you please re activate my account so i can post and see peoples pics. Thanks Simon

Unread post by **diehard** » May 8th, 2010, 10:29 pm

you obviously can post already....or was it with a different user name you were having issues??

Unread post by **OZZYLUX** » May 8th, 2010, 10:36 pm

we need a diy/fabrication section

Unread post by **diehard** » May 8th, 2010, 10:45 pm

unfortunately, moderators dont have access to create, modify or delete sections.

Unread post by **Harb** » May 8th, 2010, 11:44 pm

I have a DIY group here.... Its only new, so its hasn't been used yet, but a section on the open forum would be great, and I think it is needed..... I will see what I can do.....

Unread post by **DoctorI** » May 9th, 2010, 6:49 am

diehard wrote:Beside your log in details, is a 'remember me' tick box. Once ticked, you dont get logged off.

How I wish that worked.
I tick that box every time and still have problems. It doesn't actually log me off but it marks all the unread threads as read which is a real pain.

Unread post by **grimbo** » May 9th, 2010, 9:03 am

that will be your browser settings not accepting cookies.

Unread post by **thommo60series** » May 9th, 2010, 11:14 am

hey a andyjim243 was trying to private message me the other day it kept coming up with some kind of error and said please contact the administrator l dont know if its an issue with any one else messaging me as no one else has tried can you pass this on to be rectified in due course cheers thomas

Unread post by **Amy G** » May 9th, 2010, 1:41 pm

Hello,

Just wondering what the 'trackback' feature is when I'm replying to a thread- it looks like there is a space for URLs. What do we use it for?

Cheers!