Comments / Suggestions / Questions about new forum

[MMiz]

This is the thread for all questions, comments, suggestions, and everything else related to moving to the new forum!

[MedicPrincess]

I like it. I did not have to reset my password though. Does that mean I am in some way screwed up???

[MMiz]

I like it. I did not have to reset my password though. Does that mean I am in some way screwed up???

You're saying that your password just randomly worked? It doesn't even transfer passwords. That has me worried.

[ffemt8978]

My old password also worked. The only things I appeared to have lost were my avatar and my profile photo.

[emtff99]

Looking alot better, had a few problems logging in, but ok now. (I hope)

[emtI]

My password worked also. I just logged in per usual.

[Chimpie]

For those who's old password works, make sure you poke around a little, make sure you can get into your User CP, make sure all of your settings (including times, PM settings, Email settings, etc) are all correct.

If you have any questions please feel free to post.

If you're unable to post, reset your password as previously mentioned. If you're still having problems, send an email to moderators@emtlife.com.

[CaptainPanic]

Ive not had any problems except when I try to insert an image via off-site image hosting it does not display the image, just gives a link to the image.

example:
This is supposed to be a dancing baby- this is what I get for output-

http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/babydance.GIF

and I use the [img] tags as described in the editing help section.

[MMiz]

Ive not had any problems except when I try to insert an image via off-site image hosting it does not display the image, just gives a link to the image.

example:
This is supposed to be a dancing baby- this is what I get for output-

http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/babydance.GIF

and I use the [img] tags as described in the editing help section.

I can see the image, you cant? Can anyone else see the image?

[emtff99]

I can also see the image, but I think Captain Panic is reffering about the "baby" is supposed to be dancing. Captain Panic is the image a "gif" or "jpg"? If it is not a "gif" then re-name the ext as a .gif

[MMiz]

It isn't dancing?

[Chimpie]

It's dancing here.

[CaptainPanic]

It has a .gif extension on the file name but I dont see it at all it just as a link to the image here. It looks like this to me:

http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/dancingbaby.GIF

-CP

[Chimpie]

It has a .gif extension on the file name but I dont see it at all it just as a link to the image here. It looks like this to me:

http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/dancingbaby.GIF

-CP
Ahh... there's an a part of your control panel where you can select whether or not to be able to view images and avatars.

Go to http://www.emtlife.com/profile.php?do=editoptions and scroll down to Thread Options.

[CaptainPanic]

OK guys, I think I fixed it this time woohoo! I think there was a shortage between the keyboard and the chair. http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/dancing1.gifhttp://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/dancing2.gifhttp://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/grin16.gif
http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/babydance.GIF

[TTLWHKR]

Okay.. This is weird. Makes me feel uneasy, like I just lost my puppy, or something to that effect.

Or it could be the >glass< of vodka & tab I just had...

I'll get used to it, over time

[TTLWHKR]

WAIT!

Where are the smilies?

[MedicPrincess]

Is that baby NAKED? Naked dancing babies?? Something not right.

[CaptainPanic]

Dont worry - that dancing baby is not a part of this site it is hosted off-site. And I agree when a forum moves its like having something missing, and Ive noticed that for a while things are tense as everyone gets used to the new home but usally goes away after a month or two. Hopefully we can beat the odds. C'mon everybody lets sing Kumbayah!!

http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/smoke06.gifhttp://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/sunglasses.gif http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/drinking28.gifhttp://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/drinking33.gif

[MedicPrincess]

So it is a Naked Dancing Baby?:thinking: Hmm...

[emtff99]

Ok, it was dancing but now stopped. GGGGGgrrrrrrrrr,,,might be my Internet connection also.

[Jon]

I miss the smilies in the posting window. Firehouse.com has them, so how do we get them??


Same thing with the signature editing box. How do we make text larger or smaller???


Also, how am I a "deputy Chief" at 2600+ posts??? Shouldn't I be Fire Commish or Mayor???



Jon

[MedicPrincess]

Ok, Jon, I don't think your signature needs to be any bigger :shades_smile:

Also, you have to go into User CP ---->Options----> Enhanced Options (scroll all the way to the bottom)-----> Enable Full WSYWHIG (or whatever the letters are) options

Then you get all the editing stuff even smilies here in the box.

[Jon]

Ok, Jon, I don't think your signature needs to be any bigger :shades_smile:

Also, you have to go into User CP ---->Options----> Enhanced Options (scroll all the way to the bottom)-----> Enable Full WSYWHIG (or whatever the letters are) options

Then you get all the editing stuff even smilies here in the box.

I just found that. I was about to post.

How do I get a custom title??? I liked mine.

Jon

[hfdff422]

The link to reset my password did not work, so I guess it is a good thing that I did not have to. It does not "feel" the same, so the level of comfor tthat was starting to build is not there anymore. I guess my quirks are getting the best of me, but it feels like I might as well be on FH, not the more quaint atmosphere of EMTlife that I was enjoying.

[hfdff422]

There needs to be a "back" button at the bottom like there was before.

[Jon]

I still can't figure out how to change my title.

I also miss the "band-aid whacker" take on forum titles.

Oh... if you didn't notice, Princess is an Ass. Chief


Jon

[Wingnut]

I like it, it'll take some getting used to, but I do like it. My password worked as well and it looks like I'm not having any problems.

[CaptainPanic]

Well I have well over 200+ smileys to use at my dispense. Plus alot of them are humorous such as Donny the Dancing Baby.... and if MAtt wants the smileys, all he has to is ask. Plus they are of the same smileys which we had before. But alot more variety.

Heres some examples: http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/chair.gif http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/tongue09.gif http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/whistle.gifhttp://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/yahoo.gif

[Wingnut]

Well I have well over 200+ smileys to use at my dispense. Plus alot of them are humorous such as Donny the Dancing Baby.... and if MAtt wants the smileys, all he has to is ask. Plus they are of the same smileys which we had before. But alot more variety.

Heres some examples: http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/chair.gif http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/whistle.gifhttp://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/yahoo.gif


That would be awesome :thumbs_up:

And take the image limit off...darn every time I post something it stops me and makes me change something...

Me no likey that.

[TTLWHKR]

It's giving me a headache..

Where are the smilies. It's depressing with out the smilies.

The baby has a diaper on, it's visible...

http://www.ociototal.com/old/imag/dancingbaby.jpg

[coloradoemt]

My old password also worked. The only things I appeared to have lost were my avatar and my profile photo.

Same with me. I do like the new look though!!

[CaptainPanic]

More available smileys:
http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/superman3.gif <-- Superman
http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/showass3.gif <---- Full Moon hehe
http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/ready3.gif<---- Ready to eat

http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/popout02.gif <----- Popout eyes

[Jon]

More available smileys:
http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/superman3.gif <-- Superman
http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/showass3.gif <---- Full Moon hehe
http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/ready3.gif<---- Ready to eat

http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/popout02.gif <----- Popout eyes

Where do you get these???

[hfdff422]

http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/ *full index*

[CaptainPanic]

Just go thru and use them as needed

-CP

[hfdff422]

The first one on the list is the smiley in the microwave, custom made for celtictigeress.

[CaptainPanic]

http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/Smiley-in-the-Microwave.gif
POP

Here one of my faves:
http://www.geocities.com/waterdoggette/Icons/jerry.gif

[TTLWHKR]

Nobody told me I had to unlock the things myself...

[ffemt8978]

To change your custom title,

Go to user CP -> Edit Profile -> 2nd block down is Custom User Title.

[MedicPrincess]

Princess is an Ass. Chief

Jon

LOL.

Are you calling me an Ass??:cry: :whatchutalkingabout :sleepy: :embaressed_smile:

Look, all my personalities expressed their emotions....


But I guess I really should change that.

[hfdff422]

I can't log out, I am stuck here. No really I popped on and I had to log on to gain access, but my screen name was still at the bottom even though I had logged out.

[TTLWHKR]

I think he means Ass.t Chief. Assistant Chief.

[ffemt8978]

I can't log out, I am stuck here. No really I popped on and I had to log on to gain access, but my screen name was still at the bottom even though I had logged out.

I believe that has something to do with the way the software tracks your IP address. If you had no problems logging back in, I wouldn't worry about it.

[TTLWHKR]

I believe that has something to do with the way the software tracks your IP address. If you had no problems logging back in, I wouldn't worry about it.

Always there to fix a problem...

We should call him "Dad".

Father EMS?

:P

[MedicPrincess]

Are you going to readjust the amount of time we have to edit our posts? I noticed on a post I did 24 hours ago, I can still edit it.

Didn't we have time limits on it before for a reason?

[Chimpie]

It keeps people from going back and changing their story (so to speak). I'll bring it up. Thanks.

[Jon]

I think the mods need a big "thank you" from at least me, and probably a few of us.

I was locked out yesterday. Being close to tears, I fired off a post to ALL the mods/admins asking "Why. what did I do wrong":cry: :cry: :cry:


The problem was resolved last night, and I can now harass you folks again.


Jon

[MedicPrincess]

I know, they are sooo GREAT! I thought I was on some kind of Cruel and Unusual Punishment for my outburst.

To our admin/mods...You guys are doing a great job. This place is really coming around and looking better every day.:star: :star: :star: :star: (I'd give you 5, but I am not allowed )

[Wingnut]

Oh Thank God I can post again WHEW


Man talk about withdrawl :cry:

:star: Thanks for fixing it so fast guys, You Rock!!! :):star:

(I sent a pm to chimpie asking what I did wrong too:thinking2: lol)



One other question, I noticed on my posting rules box on the bottom left of the page it says HTML off, don't I want that on?

[Chimpie]

One other question, I noticed on my posting rules box on the bottom left of the page it says HTML off, don't I want that on?
No, most forums have it turned off.

[TTLWHKR]

I fired off a post to ALL the mods/admins asking "Why. what did I do wrong":cry: :cry: :cry:



Where should we start?
:P


Being close to tears,


Awwwwwwwwwwwwww.

Someone should hug him... Not me. But someone.

[MedicPrincess]

Can we PLEASE...PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE...I am down on my knees on this one...

Can we please change the limit on the number of images we can include in a post.

its only 4...and that stinks!!

PLEEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

[40sCutest]

Where should we start?
:P



Awwwwwwwwwwwwww.

Someone should hug him... Not me. But someone.

I'd hug him, cuz let's just face it, I'm addicted to hugs.

aolemb://2E0ACE89-54DF-4CEC-BE23-489D698FB0BC/addicted-to-hugs.gif

[Wingnut]

Can we PLEASE...PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE...I am down on my knees on this one...

Can we please change the limit on the number of images we can include in a post.

its only 4...and that stinks!!

PLEEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!



Me Too! :thinking:

[Jon]

On the old forum, we were able to add attachments. Are we still able to do that???

[MMiz]

On the old forum, we were able to add attachments. Are we still able to do that???

Yes, but it's not as obvious:

To attach a file to a new post, simply click the button at the bottom of the post composition page, and locate the file that you want to attach from your local hard drive. [B]I believe it's actually the "Manage Attachments" button.



Only certain types of files may be attached: these are the valid file extensions for files to be attached to this forum: bmp doc gif jpe jpeg jpg pdf png psd txt zip.


After posting, the attachment will show up in the body of your message. To view the contents of the attachment (if it is not already displayed) simply click the filename link that appears next to the attachment icon images_pb/attach/attach.gif.

[Beegers]

Meh....I would prefer to keep the picture limit low....if needed, just add more posts (boost your post count ;) )

May I recommend a different chat software??? Since the Evil Flash Chat Gods :glare: don't like me chatting from home (where I am 99.9% of the time). 123flashchat.com is great and free. :P

[nyc.ems]

hey beeger whats up

[TTLWHKR]

I actually like the new chat software better that the old one.. :ph34r:

[Phridae]

I just now noticed that no one has avatars anymore.
What the heck is up with that?

[TTLWHKR]

Too much work, so little time.

[Chimpie]

I just now noticed that no one has avatars anymore.
What the heck is up with that?
We have avatars. :unsure:

[Jon]

I haven't bothered to put one up... thats all.

[firegal920]

How do you put up avatars?

[ffemt8978]

How do you put up avatars?

Check out this post: Answers about the new forum (http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=2068)

[CaptainPanic]

speaking of avatars Im sure I get the vote for the most offensive avatar hehe

[Jon]

can you put an "active topics in the last week" link in with "active topics in the last day?"

[rescuecpt]

I just hit "new posts" everytime I log in, and go through those.

[Jon]

well.. I'll get half-way through, and then have to go do something else...

[MMiz]

Good suggestion, but I'm not sure there is any way to actually do it. As you read each thread it should be marked read. You can "view new posts" which will show you the posts that you haven't viewed. I know the system isn't always accurate, but I think it's the best we've got.

[Jon]

"View new posts" works great, until I have to go do something else and don't get back until half an hour later... if I leave the site, it thinks I've read all of them.

[MMiz]

Clicking this link (http://www.emtlife.com/search.php?do=getdaily) will give you the day's new posts. That sometimes helps when I have to run off in the middle of reading new posts.

[JJR512]

Matt, you may want to consider installing this add-on feature: http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=96522

Aside from putting the number of unread posts in the welcome area, it adds an option you can set so that when a person clicks the New Posts link, not only will it return links to posts that have been updated (replied to) since that person's last visit, but it will also include links to threads that haven't been updated since the person's last visit, but at the time of that person's last visit, still had new replies that weren't read yet. I think this is what Jon wants.

I have been using this add-on feature on my own board at www.jjr512.com (http://www.jjr512.com) for a long time and it's great. :)

[crash_cart]

I'd like to suggest that perhaps we need an entire forum section dedicated to NREMT testing. Yes, folks should search before posting,but seeing a sectionright for it right off the bat might help things a bit. Just a suggestion, perhaps I'm off-base, the wife thinks so a majority of the time.;)

[ffemt8978]

I'd like to suggest that perhaps we need an entire forum section dedicated to NREMT testing. Yes, folks should search before posting,but seeing a sectionright for it right off the bat might help things a bit. Just a suggestion, perhaps I'm off-base, the wife thinks so a majority of the time.;)

After a brief discussion among the CL's, we have done just that. All threads related to the NREMT have been moved to a new forum dedicated to the NREMT.

Let us know if you have any other suggestions about how to improve this place.

[patrick239]

You're saying that your password just randomly worked? It doesn't even transfer passwords. That has me worried.

After a brief discussion among the CL's, we have done just that. All threads related to the NREMT have been moved to a new forum dedicated to the NREMT.

Let us know if you have any other suggestions about how to improve this place.


just testing to see how quotes work, sorry gotta try somehow