Bugs, Quirks, Questions

[Brelki]

I, too, am having problems with not being able to delete messages in my Inbox, but I'm also having problems with seeing new messages. I just received an email saying I had a new message, but when I went to check it here, it wasn't there (even though it keeps telling me I have one new message).

[Seary_Fairy]

^^^I am having the same problem with seeing new PM's after being emailed with a notification. I haven't noticed any other problems yet, but the site is looking great I must say! Great job Janice & co.

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by Janice

Premium members - are you still seeing ads? This issue should be resolved now.

Yes the ads are still there

[Holy Rapture]

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Originally Posted by vikitty

I seem to be having an issue where my posts won't show up, and then when I repost they show up TWICE. (Hence an accidental bump at my sales thread, soorry!)

Exactly! I can't see my posts until I re-post
Also, the time shows incorrectly.

EDIT : I see lotsa issues have been taken up n m just duplicating few! Sry ... Couldn't see my own post and now can't delete ...

[Susanne]

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Originally Posted by MrsMay

I'm just a little confused... can someone please let me know where to find the User CP button now?

EDIT: Found it now...

The User CP button is still not on the main page. Click on "Forums" to find USER CP and New Posts

BTW I can't log out! But that doesn't matter. You all know I am sleeping from time to time

[Janice]

We're logging the issues as they come up, thanks for sharing them with us.

If you're a PM still seeing ads please clear out your cookies, start a new browser session and then log back into Specktra.

[Janice]

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Originally Posted by Beauty Mark

There are alignment issues for me as well. If you like, I can take some screen shots.

If it's slightly to the left, then that's normal. Screenshots would be helpful in issue tracking though.

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Originally Posted by Asphyxia

Are there themes to choose from or just one? I could not find an option to select a theme, but I wanted to make sure.

As of right now, there are no other theme options.

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Originally Posted by AvantGardeDoll

I really hope the Romantic Speckles theme/layout is brought back, the current one makes it annoying to read anything. Also, the whole forum is not completely centered for me either. It's off to the left a bit.

The Romantic Speckles theme was no longer supported, as of now it completely outdated and will no longer be used.

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Originally Posted by coachkitten

I don't know if this has been mentioned yet but after I am done reading the new posts in a thread it is still bold as if I have not read it. I assume that this is being worked on but I thought that I would mention it. I am also getting a message that says that no new FOTDs have been posted within 7 days and it is requiring me to log in again.

Thanks again for all of your hard work Janice & Mods.

I will create a ticket to track your issues.

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Originally Posted by elegant-one

I have to reload the page in order to get new posts to actually show up even though I have clicked on the new link/post

I have to do this as well. It will be addressed.

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Originally Posted by jrm

Anyone else find that the width of the site seems to have shrunk dramatically? It used to fill my browser window, width-wise, and now it's barely 70%. If I were to use full-screen in the browser, it's more like 55%. I know my monitor isn't small - but I can't be the only one seeing this.

Just seems like everything is a lot more squished up than it used to be.

Another thing I've noticed is the page navigation buttons in threads seem to be very spread out. Not sure if this is an internet explorer vs Firefox bug (i'm using firefox), but yeah .. huge gaps between pages, 1, 2, etc.

Anyways - I'm sure people are working on this stuff.

Looking forward to seeing things come back to the standard they were previously


Jenna

The fixed width is staying, the forum is now fully integrated with the rest of the site and nested within the site container.

The page numbers will need to be fixed, I noticed that as well.

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Originally Posted by Asphyxia

I'm logged in, but it says "Private" in the FOTD forum for me. However, it really is not private because I can still get in. I think its logging me out each time I go to the forums.

Please try logging out, clearing cookies, begin a new browser session and log back into Specktra. That may help, if not I will be happy to look further into it for you.

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by AvantGardeDoll

I really hope the Romantic Speckles theme/layout is brought back, the current one makes it annoying to read anything. Also, the whole forum is not completely centered for me either. It's off to the left a bit.

ditto and it's very long..I feel like I am scrolling and scrolling...
But I know it's a work in progress...I also can't see my posts ..strange

[nunu]

I was able to see and click on the New posts and user CP sections last night but now it seems to have gone?

I find this new theme very hard to navigate through and how squished everything is doesn't help

But thank you Janice for all of your hard work.

[Shoegal-fr]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127

ditto and it's very long..I feel like I am scrolling and scrolling...
But I know it's a work in progress...I also can't see my posts ..strange

I totally agree! That's way too much scrolling and it's not centered at all...

But great job with the upgrade! The site looks great!

[Exotica]

i'm trying to view bbr swatches and everytime I try and click on the link it takes me back to the specktra blog.. really frustrating

[MissChievous]

I'm not sure how the Gallery works? Where do I go to upload pics? When I click on My Gallery it just says I haven't uploaded anything but I don't see where I can do so...

[nunu]

I can see the user cp and new posts tab now. Thanks.

[TISH1124]

Advertisements are gone sinced I cleared my cookies! Thanks

Adding...In order to see new posts I have to refresh each thread everytime I go on it...Or refresh after I post to see my posts

[Shimmer]

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Originally Posted by MissChievous

I'm not sure how the Gallery works? Where do I go to upload pics? When I click on My Gallery it just says I haven't uploaded anything but I don't see where I can do so...

I think via the 'contribute' button?

[purrtykitty]

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Originally Posted by COBI

OK, this view I cannot see. My screen does not look like this, even when I'm on the Forums page.

[angi]

I can't get onto the forums through the 'forums' link. When I click on forums it takes me to the page that says Specktra is being updated. Its been like this since Specktra was undergoing it's downtime.

The only way I can get onto the forums is to go to a recent thread, and then jump forums at the bottom of the page. And then when I am in a thread the specktra information box (above my username) is missing and I just have a huge grey rectangle.

Am I doing something wrong? I've tried refreshing, logging out then in again, clearing my cookies, but nothing seems to have helped.

[knoxydoll]

Well it looks like I will no longer be browsing specktra at school. The new fixed width doesn't work very well on my school laptop (Asus EEE, it's tiny). I guess specktra will only be an at home guilty pleasure, although like other who have widescreens have said there's a lot of empty/unused space due to the fixed width.

I do like the new look of the front pages, however I'm not really thrilled with the how the forums are set up. I'll play around some more, I'm sure it will all grow on me eventually.

[Janice]

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Originally Posted by Exotica

i'm trying to view bbr swatches and everytime I try and click on the link it takes me back to the specktra blog.. really frustrating

Can you share the link that you're trying to view?

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Originally Posted by MissChievous

I'm not sure how the Gallery works? Where do I go to upload pics? When I click on My Gallery it just says I haven't uploaded anything but I don't see where I can do so...

Sure, good question!! Everything is driven through the "contribute" navigation at the top of the menu. Simply select what type pf media you wish to upload and follow the the instructions.

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Originally Posted by TISH1127

Adding...In order to see new posts I have to refresh each thread everytime I go on it...Or refresh after I post to see my posts

That's a known issue, it will be addressed.

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty

OK, this view I cannot see. My screen does not look like this, even when I'm on the Forums page.

I'll need a screenshot of what you see so I can help you and the others who are having this issue.

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Originally Posted by angi

I can't get onto the forums through the 'forums' link. When I click on forums it takes me to the page that says Specktra is being updated. Its been like this since Specktra was undergoing it's downtime.

The only way I can get onto the forums is to go to a recent thread, and then jump forums at the bottom of the page. And then when I am in a thread the specktra information box (above my username) is missing and I just have a huge grey rectangle.

Am I doing something wrong? I've tried refreshing, logging out then in again, clearing my cookies, but nothing seems to have helped.

You'll need to either try restarting your computer or starting a new browser session. (i.e. closing all your browser windows and opening a new one)

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Originally Posted by knoxydoll

Well it looks like I will no longer be browsing specktra at school. The new fixed width doesn't work very well on my school laptop (Asus EEE, it's tiny). I guess specktra will only be an at home guilty pleasure, although like other who have widescreens have said there's a lot of empty/unused space due to the fixed width.

I do like the new look of the front pages, however I'm not really thrilled with the how the forums are set up. I'll play around some more, I'm sure it will all grow on me eventually.

Sorry to all whom this inconveniences, I truly believe this update was needed and this was the best decision/direction for the community. We'll work out the bugs for sure, but the forum width will not be changing. I appreciate the effort you all put into adjusting, it means a lot to me you continue to enjoy the site.

[blindpassion]

Okay guys, heres a few of my issues. If anyone could help it would be much appreciated.

1. Doesn't work at all with Mozilla Firefox. I have to use IE just to use Specktra. Does anyone know why MF isnt working? It won't let me do anything except constantly asking me to log in, even if I have a bunch of times.

2. My sub'd threads won't go away. I go check on the recent posts, click to USER CP, and all the same threads are listed even though there are no new posts.

3. I'm still having the logging in issue, even if I have, It still logs me out sometimes and then logs me in again and won't let me access the forums

4. My time is off. Im sure there is an easy way to fix this, I just don't know what it is.

5. Same issue that you're already aware of with the posts not showing up.

thanks for all your hard work everyone!

[TISH1124]

Janice

Having just gone thru this with My husbands business..I know how hard you are working....It is a time consuming and long initial process...We truly appreciate you!!! Thank you for all you do!!!!

[Shimmer]

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Originally Posted by blindpassion

Okay guys, heres a few of my issues. If anyone could help it would be much appreciated.

1. Doesn't work at all with Mozilla Firefox. I have to use IE just to use Specktra. Does anyone know why MF isnt working? It won't let me do anything except constantly asking me to log in, even if I have a bunch of times.

I use Firefox and I'm not having any problems. Do you have any addons that may be blocking it?

[MsChrys79]

my times are off, I keep getting message notification but when I open them they are messages I already received, pages don't look right and at first i couldn't log on....

[Blushbaby]

The search function isn't working either in case you weren't aware of that.

Loving the sleeker look of the site though. Thanks Janice!

[blindpassion]

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Originally Posted by Shimmer

I use Firefox and I'm not having any problems. Do you have any addons that may be blocking it?

No, I always use Specktra with Firefox, it just stopped working after the switch.

I don't even have a firewall or virus protection right now, I'm in the midst of switching between two programs for virus protection, so there isn't even anything installed that could be blocking it. Hopefully its just a temporary thing.