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Subject: Is something different here? From: Max Date: 04 Aug 99 - 05:16 PM Hello all, and welcome back to the Mudcat. Does something seem different here? Ah, yes, my elfs and I have been working very hard behind the scenes of the Mudcat all year. We have a lot more to do in the next couple of weeks, but this was an important step. I won't explain everything here and now (read the news), but I will be answering questions and calming down those affraid of change here in the threads. The most important new addition is the Mudcat Record Store and Auction. You can find it with the tool bar on the banner at the top of every page. This collection or records and stuff will grow faster than the forum does, so check it often. Everyone please take a moment to check and reset your bookmarks to The Mudcat, some pages names have changed, and others don't exist anymore. Also, if you link to the Mudcat or know someone that does, check those links to make sure they are still OK. Thanks all and stay tuned for more... |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: brian @ onstage Date: 04 Aug 99 - 07:44 PM Hey, who are you callin an elf?!? Seriously, I hope you all enjoy the hard work that we've put into upgrading the Mudcat and adding the Mudcat Shop. --Brian (one of the Onstagers) |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: katlaughing Date: 04 Aug 99 - 07:49 PM THIS LOOK FANEFFINGTASTIC, BARTENDER & ELVES!!! CONGRATULATIONS....I can't wait to go surf around & enjoy the new sights! THANKS FOR THE BEST PLACE ON THE WHOLE WORLD WIDE WEB, AH, HELL, IN THE WHOLE WIDE UNIVERSE!!! katlaughing&lovingit!! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: catspaw49 Date: 04 Aug 99 - 07:53 PM Hey LOOKS GREAT and I echo Kat!!!! Thanks Max.....but what hapened to my podt on El Swanno's thread? Who cares...this looks great!!! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Bev and Jerry Date: 04 Aug 99 - 07:53 PM Hey Max
This is great. We're not computer experts by any means but this looks like a looooooot of work.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Bev and Jerry |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: katlaughing Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:00 PM One question, Max: can we still email one another? I didn't see that option, in a quick check through my personal page. Thanks! kat |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Max Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:02 PM Personal Messages still exist, but very few folks used the email feature. I may reimpliment it someday, but it was a casualty in a streamline effort. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: katlaughing Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:03 PM One more question, Max....sorry: I used to be able to do a forum search by user name. It was a quick and easy way for me to find a thread written to by someone, etc. Do we still have somewhere to do that, by user name? kat |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Alice Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:03 PM Looks great, Max. I checked out the Kid's page, too. Wonderful job, great improvements. alice |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Joe Offer Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:12 PM Yes, Kat, there's still a way to search for messages by user name. Now, Katlaughing, your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to figure out how. You will find the answer on this very page. This message may or may not self-destruct in 30 seconds. It kinda depends on the quality of programming Max did. -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Jeri Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:12 PM Max, looks great! Now, could you calm me down? Used to be a "New Formum Messages Since..." - where did it go, Max? I had my home page set to it. Max, please tell me where it went. I miss it...sniff, sniff. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Max Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:17 PM Jeri, check the quicklinks at the top of most pages. It says: Messages Since Last Visit Kat, The Forum Search is still the same and you can find it in the QuickLinks too. Joe is hinting at a new way that I created. First put your mouse over (without clicking) someone's name on this page. See anything? Now click the name. hmmm. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Jeri Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:25 PM Thanks Max, I found it. (I'm not gonna say how long it took me, though.) That pop up window that appears magically when you hold the mouse over somebody's name scared the heck out of me the first time it happened. I'm better now - what a neat idea, to be able to click and read all of that person's messages! Must go exploring! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: bseed(charleskratz) Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:28 PM Oooohh! Links to the writers right from the messages. Cool. But what's are these Translate and Translate Page links? Oh, never mind. I'll click one. --seed |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Jeri Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:29 PM Max, it doesn't work. It says: Error Diagnostic Information ODBC Error Code = 22008 (Datetime field overflow)
[Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver][SQL Server]Syntax
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Banjer Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:31 PM I found it Kat!!! Click on 'Quicklinks' at the top of this page, select 'Search the Forum' and it takes you to the forum search screen we all know and love! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Jeri Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:31 PM Aack, never mind. Dumb Jeri, whack, whack. Don't ask - it works fine. (Dumb, dumb Jeri) |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: bbelle Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:32 PM It really looks good and appears to move somewhat faster. I did have a little catch in my heart when I first clicked on ... I thought my computer had eaten half of the home page. I'm not sure I'll be able to access it at work, though, because of the record shop and auction feature. This PM it kept saying the URL was forbidden. Our security people have a firewall on our internet access that disallows us from going into sites that sell something. Rats ... it was a good place to visit when I need a mental break at work ... moonchild |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Banjer Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:34 PM This is NEAT!!!! I feel like a kid in a candy store running from jar to jar trying to see what all is new!!!! MAX, Thanks a lot, I love it and I'm sure others will also like it!!! Seems to make navigating around a lot easier. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: bob schwarer Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:36 PM Now I know what's going on.........maybe. Looks like it will be a great site. Bob S. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Joe Offer Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:38 PM Now, using the "translate" function, I found what Jeri said two messages above is this, in German Dankmaximum, fand ich es. (ich bin nicht gonna sage, wie lang es mich nahm, obwohl.) Dieses knallen Sie oben Window, das magisch erscheint, wenn Sie die Maus über jemand Namens scared den Heck aus mir heraus anhalten, das erste mal, das es geschah. Ich bin jetzt besser - eine was ordentliche Idee, zu können, alle Meldungen dieser Person anzuklicken und zu lesen! Muß zu erforschen gehen!Just in case you didn't figure it out, "Dankmaximum" means "Thanks, Max." Looks like there will still be a market for us humans who can translate from English to German, but it sure was good for a laugh. Hey, does it translate into Gaelic? -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: catspaw49 Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:38 PM Yeah, but Banj Buddy, YOU LOOK like an old fart trying to decipher a keyboard and mouse. spaw |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: catspaw49 Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:41 PM I gotcher possum translation right here Joe. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Jeri Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:43 PM Moonchild, EVERYBODY was getting that message this afternoon and early evening. Try again tomorrow. I would think the firewall would only kick in if you tried to click on one of the links where something's sold. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Jeri Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:50 PM Sì, Joe, il traduttore è molto divertimento da usare. Dà la gente che non parla inglese l' capacità scrivere i messaggi e di comprensione da quelli di noi che non parlano niente altro. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: bseed(charleskratz) Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:56 PM Damn, it does mean translate. I can't wait to see some messages translated into English from Portuguese. This is sure a popular thread--I went away a few minutes to read a message and respond and there were ten new messages. By the time I get this note posted, there will probably be another five or so. I guess lots of people were relieved to learn that they hadn't been exiled from Mudcat (I sure was: I was afraid something I posted last night might have earned me the axe--kaCHUNK!). --seed |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Den Date: 04 Aug 99 - 08:59 PM Wow you freaked me out today Max. I tried to log in from work and all I got was an access denied message. I thought gee what the hell did I do. Then I logged on when I got home and found that everyone had moved while I was gone. Good thing my lunch was wrapped in road maps. Looks great so far. Relieved Den |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Joe Offer Date: 04 Aug 99 - 09:17 PM Well, the "body" part of Forum Search still needs some work, I guess. I searched for possum and got an error message. Hey, maybe I should try "condom"... -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: bbelle Date: 04 Aug 99 - 09:17 PM Jeri ... thanks for the heads-up! I was going to be absolutely disappointed if I couldn't access in my office! I don't have a lot of down time at work, but when I do I like to sneak a peek ... moonchild |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Roger in Baltimore Date: 04 Aug 99 - 09:23 PM Max, When I was told I could not access the site, I thought I must have said something wrong. But I was pretty sure that wasn't it. Then I recalled that Joe said something was in the works, so I hoped that was it. My first reaction was "Oh, my God, what have they done?" They've changed the whole thing. I have a basic resistance to change, so I had to hold my breath and just jump in. Haven't tried too much, but I sure found it easy to find "Give Yourself to Love" in the DT with the little alphabetical index. I'll let you know more as I learn more. Big RiB |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Max Date: 04 Aug 99 - 09:27 PM Joe, the issue with the body search is that there is now over 100,000 messages, many of which are very long, and in 400 MegaBytes Plus of a database. We will index it soon, but we need some time and some serious CPU power. I consider this a very important thing, so we will do it, but because the forum is so large, this is a similar issue that many corporations have to deal with, but we don't have the same resources. In time Joe. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: John in Brisbane Date: 04 Aug 99 - 09:29 PM Yippeeee! Thanks Max - I downloaded the new version of the DT, even before I came to tne new improved forum with blue beads of bleach. And you addressed me by name, even though I've given up trying to reset my cookie every day. Kind regards, John. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Joe Offer Date: 04 Aug 99 - 09:35 PM Jeri, I love it when you talk to me like that! Tell me more! Ciao, -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Matthew B. Date: 04 Aug 99 - 09:39 PM I love it! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Big Mick Date: 04 Aug 99 - 09:43 PM Great job Max and crew! Drinks on me at the tavern. Big Mick |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Jeri Date: 04 Aug 99 - 09:44 PM Joe, cara mia, você soa como Gomez na família de Addams! I'm assuming Chat is something that is still being worked on?
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Big Mick Date: 04 Aug 99 - 09:47 PM Max, how come I canna access "new messages since my last visit"? I tried using the link, but I got an error message. All the best, Mick |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Art Thieme Date: 04 Aug 99 - 09:47 PM I just found this! Been off line today. Feels like Rip Van Winkle must've! Gotta go look around... Thanks, Art |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Jeri Date: 04 Aug 99 - 09:49 PM Mick, click reset your last visit to NOW. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: John Hindsill Date: 04 Aug 99 - 09:50 PM Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah! What work! What dedication! What a GREAT website! What does 'huzzah' mean? This really is nice, and it seems easier than ever, and more complete than ever. So far have not left to go to my LA Radio site. Terrific work Max et al. One feature I would like to see added is a direct link to the chat room, or is it here but I don't see it? John |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: harpgirl Date: 04 Aug 99 - 09:57 PM ...I'm not that keen on change, Max! |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: alison Date: 04 Aug 99 - 10:01 PM looks good Max. Will we be able to have a choice on searching the threads, it seems to only do it for thread titles at the moment... can we still do the search using people's names? slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Jeri Date: 04 Aug 99 - 10:19 PM Alison, I just tried it and it works. You can also click on the name in the "From" part of each message and pull up all messages by that person. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Mark Roffe Date: 04 Aug 99 - 10:45 PM Error Diagnostic Information When I try to bid on the sample item, I get: ODBC Error Code = S1000 (General error)
[Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access 97 Driver] |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Mark Roffe Date: 04 Aug 99 - 10:47 PM Oh, I get it now that I actually READ the error!! I put a comment in the box under my bid and it woiked, it woiked!! Mark |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Alice Date: 04 Aug 99 - 10:53 PM Max, the clicking on the person's name to get all the posts by them doesn't work on my mac. All it does is jump to the post they made in that thread. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Craig Date: 04 Aug 99 - 10:53 PM Boy! Do I have a lot of exploring to do. Looks great Max. Makes things a lot easier. Wonder if there's a spot just for photos. Guess I will just have to look. Aaaand we're off. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Mark Roffe Date: 04 Aug 99 - 11:08 PM I love it! Great changes (and I too am often resistant to changes in the things I love). The Mudcat Kids page is a great idea and a great start. I'm sure it will grow like a weed. The stuff for sale is cool too. Is there a way to browse the records without having to back up and pick another letter of the alphabet? Like to keep scrolling or something? And the Auction page is great too. And I never use the word great, but this is really...what can I say? GREAT! And the translation stuff is great. I had to find a way to use it for fun without posting everything into threads, and sure enough there's a way when you go in there. I even downloaded the translator to my browser, and they even had a way to do it without paying the $29+. THis is too cool. Max, thank you. Elves, thank you. Congratulations!! Let's celebrate for 5 years!!! Mark, excited about this. |
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: Max Date: 04 Aug 99 - 11:11 PM Alice, not the FROM at the top, the FROM at the message level. Like right here where your reading this. Does that make sense? The New-And-Improved-Chat is going to come next week. Also, photos of members and such will be online soon too. To get the NEW MESSAGES SINCE YOUR LAST VISIT to work, you have to hit the NOW button, which should come up right before the error. That should fix it up. Oh, and has anyone tried the help items? Does the window pop up nicely? And what about creating a new thread? I implimented an automatic search to try to reduce redundant questions and answers. Check it out.
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Subject: RE: Mudcat Changes From: alison Date: 04 Aug 99 - 11:20 PM OK.. just tried again.. still only got thread titles eg..... I want to find a specific posting by Alice... so I enter Alice in the search box thingy...... it gives me thread titles with "Alice" in them but not all of Alice's postings. Is there a way around this? sometimes I can't remember the thread name but I can remember who made an interesting comment in it..... which make being able to search for a particular name very handy slainte alison
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