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Gee D
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Originally posted by Freddy:
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Originally posted by quetzalcoatl:
Why do I keep being asked to confirm my email? I have clicked on that about six times.
Same thing happened to me. I ignored it.
I've tried ignoring it, but the box remains on the screen, which is a bit of a nuisance. Also, I can't post.
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Alan Cresswell
Mad Scientist 先生
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Originally posted by SusanDoris:
The computer-generated password has only about 6 characters so that was slightly puzzling, but I'll see how it works.
I noticed that there were a very small number of *'s on the form when it generated the password. You should change that once you're onboard. And, you will be onboard.
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SusanDoris
Incurable Optimist
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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
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Originally posted by SusanDoris:
The computer-generated password has only about 6 characters so that was slightly puzzling, but I'll see how it works.
I noticed that there were a very small number of *'s on the form when it generated the password. You should change that once you're onboard. And, you will be onboard.
Yes, I am!! Thank you very much. I am going to spend some time looking around this morning - I had to cancel the tap group because the snow arrived here a bit earlier than I thought it would. Very annoying! ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
I'll see if I can change the password ... ...
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Alan Cresswell
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Yay! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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SusanDoris
Incurable Optimist
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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
Yay!
Yeah, good, innit?!!
I think, on the whole, that instructions for changing password would be helpful, otherwise I might log myself out! No rush.
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SusanDoris
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Golden Key
Thank you for your pm with info about what is on the new page, it is already being most helpful.
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Mili
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Originally posted by Gee D:
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Originally posted by Freddy:
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Originally posted by quetzalcoatl:
Why do I keep being asked to confirm my email? I have clicked on that about six times.
Same thing happened to me. I ignored it.
I've tried ignoring it, but the box remains on the screen, which is a bit of a nuisance. Also, I can't post.
Hi Gee Dee,
I had the same problem and realised I was clicking the wrong link in the confirmation email. There's a link to the new website at the top of the confirmation email, and further down another link which is the one you need to click to confirm your email account. I didn't realise I'd clicked the wrong one until I couldn't change my profile pic and realised the box asking me to confirm my email was still there.
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Alan Cresswell
Mad Scientist 先生
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Judging by comments here, and info gleaned from examining logs at the other end, I think we can clarify issues about the emails.
- Emails are autogenerated and many email clients interpret them as spam. Check your spam or junk folder if you don't seem to have got the emails.
- Some ISPs seem to deliberately delay delivery of the emails, sometimes by 5 minutes or more. Added to the manual approval process by an admin means that it could take longer than expected to receive an email. Be patient, but if it really does take a long time (>15 mins) then flag it up here or send us an email and we'll try our best to sort it quickly.
- If you enter your email incorrectly then the whole system fails. Take care to correctly enter your email address
We've had over 300 people register on the new boards, and only a very few difficulties. We apologise if you're one of the few, and we're doing our best to get you onboard the new Ship, but overall it's gone a lot smoother than we might have expected.
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SusanDoris
Incurable Optimist
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On the new board, is there a link which allows me to 'jump to first new post' in a topic?
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Abigail
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Hello, I've registered and I've had an email saying I'm approved
I've actually registered with a different user name (I've been wanting to change it for ages) and I was wondering if there is anywhere I can say that I used to be Abigail? (apologies if this has been asked before)
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Alan Cresswell
Mad Scientist 先生
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Originally posted by SusanDoris:
On the new board, is there a link which allows me to 'jump to first new post' in a topic?
It figures you'd want to go to the oldest post you haven't read. So, the first new post is where it will always go. Which means that you'll need to scroll back to any posts you want to read again (including the OP), but it's a lot better than the system here which takes you to either the first or last post, and so usually doesn't take you to the post you want.
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SusanDoris
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Originally posted by Alan Cresswell:
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Originally posted by SusanDoris:
On the new board, is there a link which allows me to 'jump to first new post' in a topic?
It figures you'd want to go to the oldest post you haven't read. So, the first new post is where it will always go. Which means that you'll need to scroll back to any posts you want to read again (including the OP), but it's a lot better than the system here which takes you to either the first or last post, and so usually doesn't take you to the post you want.
Thank you - yes that certainy sounds like a better idea.
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Barnabas62
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Originally posted by Abigail:
Hello, I've registered and I've had an email saying I'm approved
I've actually registered with a different user name (I've been wanting to change it for ages) and I was wondering if there is anywhere I can say that I used to be Abigail? (apologies if this has been asked before)
What a number of Shipmates are doing is adding "used to be xxxx" on all their posts. You won't need to do that for too long!
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Gee D
Shipmate
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Mili and Barnabas, Thanks both. I went to the junk email section and found no fewer than 17 emails from the Ship. I had not realised I tried that many time. Clicked on the last of these and now have an email saying successfully confirmed. What next please?
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Gee D
Shipmate
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And of course to Alan Cresswell for the vital clue.
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Abigail
Shipmate
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Originally posted by Barnabas62:
What a number of Shipmates are doing is adding "used to be xxxx" on all their posts. You won't need to do that for too long!
Oh I see. OK I'll do that then. Thank you!
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Silver Swan
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I'm stuck at the 'confirm email' stage. I've checked my spam folder and wonder if I made a typo filling in my email address.
Thanks.
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QLib
Bad Example
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I've had nothing that I can see, and as far as I know, my email is still current. Admit it.... this whole palaver is just an elaborate plot to get rid of me isn't it? Hm? Isn't it? ![[Paranoid]](graemlins/paranoid.gif)
Seriously, I'm not doing a 'farewell, cruel ship' thing, but I haven't been around much for - oh - ages now, so I haven't yet decided whether I'll register on the new forum. I'd like to for sentimental reasons, but if I'm honest I'd have to admit that at the moment my time and energy is going elsewhere. Maybe when I finally retire...
Meanwhile, I'd like to take the opportunity to thank the ship: captain, crew and passengers. It's (mostly) been a great pleasure and there are many still on board who I'll miss. ![[Axe murder]](graemlins/lovedrops.gif)
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aliehs
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I am not quite sure where I am, but think I have crawled under a life boat, as it is very dark and mysterious. Anyway I am on board. Somewhere.
Are we going to Atlantis? or the Sea of Galilee?
And do I maintain my old sign off?
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aliehs
Shipmate
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Yes. I see that I do retain the signoff.
PLEASE :
Where is the circus?
So I can "send in the clowns?"
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QLib
Bad Example
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Originally posted by QLib:
I've had nothing that I can see, and as far as I know, my email is still current.
whoops, sorry - it is current, but my regular mail program is no longer automatically collecting from there, due to password issues.
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RooK
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aliehs, we don't have signatures enabled on the New Ship™.
QLib, we all have to navigate to the New Ship™ and register a fresh account on the fresh software.
http://forums.shipoffools.com
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aliehs
Shipmate
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Well, I am still on board under my life boat; and I can get to the circus, but I can't post. It keeps asking me to re-register(which I have done).
Doesn't one registration cover one for eternity?
This is developing into one of Dante's Inferno, and I am on a turntable, going around and around.
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Golden Key
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{tangent}
H/As:
May I make a small but IMHO important suggestion?
Please put a very noticeable *banner* on the front page of the forums on this vintage Ship, saying something like "We've got a new Ship. Sign up and board at (URL)".
Someone has to be really looking--and know where to look--to find that info. And that means that many Shipmates just won't see it--especially if they're freaking out about the Vintage Ship being mostly closed, or haven't been on board for some time.
Thx! And thanks for all your work. ![[Overused]](graemlins/notworthy.gif)
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RooK
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Originally posted by aliehs:
Well, I am still on board under my life boat; and I can get to the circus, but I can't post. It keeps asking me to re-register(which I have done).
Doesn't one registration cover one for eternity?
There are probably system-generated confirmation requests piled up in your spam folder. The idea is that you use the personalized confirmation link in that email to activate your account. However, I've gone ahead and pre-authorized your account. You should be able to just log in and start posting.
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RooK
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Golden Key, it should be pointed out that this current phase of boarding is for all the loyal In Crowd who have been paying attention, to make sure they get first dibs on berths. There is a more-public COME ONE, COME ALL phase upcoming.
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RooK
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Originally posted by RooK:
There are probably system-generated confirmation requests piled up in your spam folder. The idea is that you use the personalized confirmation link in that email to activate your account.
OK, I stand corrected. I just noticed the handful of messages you mailed - not following the confirmation link, but replying to the system. And saying the word "confirm". So, not the spam folder problem. A different problem. But whatever; it worked.
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SusanDoris
Incurable Optimist
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Alan Cresswell
No rush for answer of course, but could you please tell me how to change password? Thank you.
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Spike
Mostly Harmless
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Click on the cog on the top right hand corner and choose "Edir Profile". From there you should see the option "Change my password"
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QLib
Bad Example
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Originally posted by RooK:
QLib, we all have to navigate to the New Ship™ and register a fresh account on the fresh software.
Thanks, RooK, I was only kidding about the paranoia, but serious about thinking of a parting of the ways. However, on further reflection, I think I'll sign up as a slumbering stowaway for old times' sake.
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SusanDoris
Incurable Optimist
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Originally posted by Spike:
Click on the cog on the top right hand corner and choose "Edir Profile". From there you should see the option "Change my password"
What is a cog? I put the magnification up and tabbed from top left but could not hear anything that might lead to 'ed profile'.
However, I did manage to see the rocking ship in one tab!!
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SusanDoris
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Ah, sorry! I have had another look and have clicked on my name and hear 'edit profile' So I'll have a go.
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SusanDoris
Incurable Optimist
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I think I have done it, but I don't think I'll log out to test it!!
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Jay-Emm
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And as I've now found. My ISP has a spam folder that is only picked up by Webmail (I also had another reply that "hadn't" been sent over something else).
Hopefully now I can have permission to post, etc...
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aliehs
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Dear RooK, from Canada, by any chance, looking at the flag,
thank you, but it still won't let me post, despite your efforts. I am beginning to feel that I am a stowaway, and will be forced to walk the plank.
I will have another try. But why is this problem occurring? I don't think it's just me. I have checked my spam folder which is empty..
Wait I have it! It's the boat people's revenge for being Australian! So much for my support of their cause; we have all been branded with the same brush, to mix a metaphor or two. Maybe if I use the brush to scrub the decks?
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aliehs
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Dear Rook,
You have indeed waved me through the gates of pearl. Thank you.
Can I keep the picture I had from the avatars , or do I have to put a photo I? Being a technolo9gical luddite, I have tried several times, without success. I am indeed an elderly bear of very little brain.
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RooK
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Hello aliehs,
I've copied over your previous avatar image to your profile on the new Ship.
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molopata
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Obviously, being as ever a bit behind the mass, I missed the speedy-boarding process and am only now look forward to the second confirmation e-mail (maybe a little optimistic in my expectation that you'll take me back). Meanwhile, I've taken a little mosey around the new decks, even though I'm still prevented from speaking to anyone. Looks very nice!
In any event, I wanted an excuse to write a last post on the old ship and thank Ye Admins for all the work they've done in this place over the last years. Although I wouldn't qualify as a frequent-sailor, I do look forward to taking cruises on the new discussion fora in the years to come.
Good sailing!
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Forthview
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In attempting to register I have confused login name and username and registered with my login name. I don't want that to be used on possible posts so does that mean that I cannot post anything until there is an opportunity ,no doubt sometime in the future, to change one's user name ?
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RooK
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Originally posted by Forthview:
In attempting to register I have confused login name and username and registered with my login name.
There is only one name - no separation of login ID and username. Tell me what name you would prefer.
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Forthview
Shipmate
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Hello Rook I would prefer to be known by my username on these boards which is : Forthview
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RooK
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As you say it, SO MOTE IT BE.
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Forthview
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thankyou Rook.Everything seems to be in order now (for me,at least)
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Chelley
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I’m suddenly getting ‘this connection is not private’ when trying to use the new boards (phone and iPad). Had no problems up until yesterday! I think someone had commented on this over there, but can’t access to read what was done. Any thoughts?
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"It's happy for deep people!"
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Alan Cresswell
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It appears to be a problem with the way Chrome-based browsers and Safari handle the certificate for the site, we're still working on a) why they sometimes mis-load the certificate and b) why they don't immediately try again and get it properly.
One work around that seems to work sometimes is to go to https://shipyard.shipoffools.com/ which uses the same certificate. That certificate may then be loaded, and hence when you go back to https://forums.shipoffools.com you have a valid certificate.
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Chelley
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Thanks AC, I’ll try that!
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"It's happy for deep people!"
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Robert Armin
All licens'd fool
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I tried to register the day the new boards opened. Thanks to work and stuff, it's taken me this long to realise I haven't heard anything. Therefore, a couple of minutes ago I tried to Log In, and nothing happened. Can anyone help to sort me out?
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RooK
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Originally posted by Robert Armin:
I tried to register the day the new boards opened. Thanks to work and stuff, it's taken me this long to realise I haven't heard anything. Therefore, a couple of minutes ago I tried to Log In, and nothing happened. Can anyone help to sort me out?
Certainly. I've found your application and set the email to being confirmed, which should allow you to log in and post. There is likely an email sunk in your junk folder asking you to confirm your email address - you don't have to worry about that any more.
Cheers,
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RuthW
liberal "peace first" hankie squeezer
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You are registered. I've had the system re-send the confirmation email; it will require you to change your password. Post here if it doesn't work!
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