Posts : 608 Member Since : 2010-01-11 Location : that Web of Sin
Subject: Forum Returned Tue May 07, 2019 10:16 pm
Fellas, and ladies, it's Hilly here.
We managed as you can see to have some control back. It's tongue in cheek the banner right now but we'll sort it out properly soon. I will be without my laptop for a few days to iron out kinks but hopefully, we're on the up now. Any problems we'll see to it.
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Hilly Administrator
Posts : 8059 Member Since : 2010-05-13
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Tue May 07, 2019 10:47 pm
There are some teething problems (in my opinion). I want to do simple stuff initially like de-sticky useless threads ("Rate the Films of 2013") etc, sort out the Bond 25 etc forums. I'll leave the colour layout for now. Brosnan is also tongue in cheek, ha. I've given Fields some keys to the fortress as I would like someone who's much smarter at layout and graphics to have some hand. It won't be like some autocratic nonsense or whatever, I hope not to upset any of you chaps, or get Bolshie. I was going to make a Star Wars joke when the news broke ("Power...unlimited power!") but no. We might not be the biggest JB forum but we're a good enough bunch.
Onwards to sunlit uplands
(and yes, it seems when Forumotion helped us out they let us use this place as M initially hence the post above.)
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 00 Agent
Posts : 8477 Member Since : 2010-05-12 Location : Strawberry Fields
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Tue May 07, 2019 11:25 pm
I feel this is most appropriate:
Ha not sure I'm the man for the job regarding banners. Any takers?
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 00 Agent
Posts : 8477 Member Since : 2010-05-12 Location : Strawberry Fields
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Wed May 08, 2019 1:22 am
I've had a look at the backend and it seems that permissions were disabled that prevented members from editing their posts in the Bond 25 section. I think I've enabled it for you - can someone check for me? I can't as Hilly has made me admin to assist and we have the universal function of editing all posts anyway.
As you may have seen, Hilly has altered his username. I'm thinking of doing the same. If anyone would like to, have a think over the next week and we could change yours if you'd like. I'd prefer not to make this a recurring thing, just to keep familiar names around for the sake of continuity. As BAB is getting an update I'd thought I'd extend that to members as well. That said, I'll leave the window to alter usernames open for a fortnight. Shoot me a pm/post it here. I might compile a list of changed usernames so that we know who's who.
As mentioned above, we are open to banner ideas/submissions. Feel free to post here.
We would appreciate any other suggestions or comments that we may currently have overlooked. I'm rather overwhelmed that we've managed to take the forum back from our inactive admin (Hilly has inherited M's account, so changes might be made there too), as well as all the backend modifications/capabilities.
bitchcraft Potential 00 Agent
Posts : 3372 Member Since : 2011-03-28 Location : I know........I know
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Wed May 08, 2019 5:48 am
Hmm, should I stick with bitchcraft? Makes me sound bitchy
Just mucking around...
Strangways&Quarrel 'R'
Posts : 353 Member Since : 2013-03-26 Location : Florida
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Wed May 08, 2019 7:58 am
FieldsMan wrote:
We would appreciate any other suggestions or comments that we may currently have overlooked. I'm rather overwhelmed that we've managed to take the forum back from our inactive admin (Hilly has inherited M's account, so changes might be made there too), as well as all the backend modifications/capabilities.
Glad to see Hilly has succeeded in taking control of the forums.
One thing I haven't been able to do in the past is update my e-mail address I signed up with. I saw the new forum change and gave it a try but it still won't go all the way through. When I tried to change it went to a page asking for the password but after putting it in it then went to a window with only save and reset at the bottom but no option to type in my address. About the only big change I want to make to my profile is that and probably updating my password later on afterwards.
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 00 Agent
Posts : 8477 Member Since : 2010-05-12 Location : Strawberry Fields
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Wed May 08, 2019 12:42 pm
PM me the email address you'd like to change it to S&Q. I should be able to do it on the back end.
bitchcraft wrote:
Hmm, should I stick with bitchcraft? Makes me sound bitchy
Just mucking around...
You wouldn't be dogbond without the bitchiness, BC.
Happy to change it for you. Have a think.
As for the banner. You racist! How dare you cover up the only black candidate for a role he wouldn't be cast in anyway?
Blunt Instrument 00 Agent
Posts : 6210 Member Since : 2011-03-20 Location : Propping up the bar
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Wed May 08, 2019 2:33 pm
No change of username for me, I rather like it. Character's roots, and all that.
I guess my most pertient question is ... under this new regime *tips hat*, if someone were to start a tits 'n' ass thread again would it be allowed to stay (granted, I'm not 100% sure what caused them to be removed before)?
As for a banner suggestion, all 6 actors in their various gunbarrel-sequence poses is fine by me.
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 00 Agent
Posts : 8477 Member Since : 2010-05-12 Location : Strawberry Fields
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Wed May 08, 2019 2:53 pm
The 6 gunbarrel poses in one is probably a good idea. Neat and clean.
I'm thinking while we have anniversary focuses maybe we can do tailored banners. So LTK now, TWINE in a couple of months and OHMSS from Oct-Dec?
I like the idea of a little more colour. A good reminder that the Bond films are vibrant, fantastical adventures, even the likes of FRWL and TLD.
bitchcraft Potential 00 Agent
Posts : 3372 Member Since : 2011-03-28 Location : I know........I know
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Wed May 08, 2019 5:45 pm
Blunt Instrument wrote:
No change of username for me, I rather like it. Character's roots, and all that.
I guess my most pertient question is ... under this new regime *tips hat*, if someone were to start a tits 'n' ass thread again would it be allowed to stay (granted, I'm not 100% sure what caused them to be removed before)?
As for a banner suggestion, all 6 actors in their various gunbarrel-sequence poses is fine by me.
If some idiot decides to report that thread (which is what I suspect did it in last time), the screws might weigh in and demand its removal or threaten to close the board.
Maybe if it's done in a board section that's 'invite only'? Would be a bit more secure.
Strangways&Quarrel 'R'
Posts : 353 Member Since : 2013-03-26 Location : Florida
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Wed May 08, 2019 11:22 pm
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang wrote:
I'm thinking while we have anniversary focuses maybe we can do tailored banners. So LTK now, TWINE in a couple of months and OHMSS from Oct-Dec?
I like that idea. Gives each film a bit more of a spotlight plus the current Licence to Kill one looks great.
bitchcraft Potential 00 Agent
Posts : 3372 Member Since : 2011-03-28 Location : I know........I know
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Thu May 09, 2019 12:06 am
Someone might also want to clean up Ambler's posts. I have no idea what happened but the edited posts meant he didn't want them around anymore.
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 00 Agent
Posts : 8477 Member Since : 2010-05-12 Location : Strawberry Fields
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Thu May 09, 2019 12:49 am
Blunt Instrument wrote:
No change of username for me, I rather like it. Character's roots, and all that.
I guess my most pertient question is ... under this new regime *tips hat*, if someone were to start a tits 'n' ass thread again would it be allowed to stay (granted, I'm not 100% sure what caused them to be removed before)?
I quite like 'Blunt Instrument' too, so glad you're keeping it. Probably noticed I've changed mine. Been a long time coming.
I'm all for such a thread. Might have to see about setting up an exclusive section, as BC suggested.
S&Q wrote:
I like that idea. Gives each film a bit more of a spotlight plus the current Licence to Kill one looks great.
Glad you like it! We might stick with this until next year, since 2020 is only a 5 year anniversary for Spectre (it's own anniversary) and/or we could keep the focus on Bond 25.
bitchcraft wrote:
Someone might also want to clean up Ambler's posts. I have no idea what happened but the edited posts meant he didn't want them around anymore.
Seems like sabotage more than anything else. He still visits - last time he was here was only 7.5 hours ago, and I did see he was online yesterday. I agree it's messy but it might interrupt the flow of conversation, as readers can see there was uninterrupted discussion but Ambler has decided to edit his responses out.
Hopefully some of the more heavily edited discussions have been buried into the depths of the forum. Since he's not posting anymore, the newer threads won't feature comments that he can edit.
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Blunt Instrument 00 Agent
Posts : 6210 Member Since : 2011-03-20 Location : Propping up the bar
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Thu May 09, 2019 10:27 am
Ooh, doesn't the place look well!
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 00 Agent
Posts : 8477 Member Since : 2010-05-12 Location : Strawberry Fields
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Thu May 09, 2019 1:41 pm
Thanks BI. Experimenting with different features. The images in the Bond film discussion section might be a little large. Looking to perhaps reduce them/change them.
hegottheboot Head of Station
Posts : 1758 Member Since : 2012-01-08 Location : TN, USA
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Fri May 10, 2019 1:53 am
It looks better already!
CJB 00 Agent
Posts : 5498 Member Since : 2011-03-14 Location : 'Straya
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Fri May 10, 2019 11:43 pm
Nice banner!
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 00 Agent
Posts : 8477 Member Since : 2010-05-12 Location : Strawberry Fields
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Sat May 11, 2019 1:10 am
Cheers fellas!
bitchcraft Potential 00 Agent
Posts : 3372 Member Since : 2011-03-28 Location : I know........I know
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Sat May 11, 2019 4:20 am
Is it possible to add an alternative 'skin' background? I have a preference for darker boards as they're easier on the eyes. That way someone can select the current option or a darker one. I likes CBn for that if nothing else.
Just asking.
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 00 Agent
Posts : 8477 Member Since : 2010-05-12 Location : Strawberry Fields
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Sun May 12, 2019 1:34 pm
I just had a look at the skins management page and there's no option to create an alternative. I believe Hilly is interested in tinkering with the colour schemes so perhaps we can find a happy medium somehow. Personally, the grey/blue combo feels a little tired now so wouldn't mind changing it up. I actually quite liked the first skin we had back when BAB first started. It was beige/dark grey IIRC.
bitchcraft Potential 00 Agent
Posts : 3372 Member Since : 2011-03-28 Location : I know........I know
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Sun May 12, 2019 9:40 pm
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang wrote:
I just had a look at the skins management page and there's no option to create an alternative. I believe Hilly is interested in tinkering with the colour schemes so perhaps we can find a happy medium somehow. Personally, the grey/blue combo feels a little tired now so wouldn't mind changing it up. I actually quite liked the first skin we had back when BAB first started. It was beige/dark grey IIRC.
Ok...and here's an example of a phpBB 'black' board that I meant
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Fri May 17, 2019 10:48 pm
I'm sure there was a way of changing the layout colourwise. Have to look later.
Hilly Administrator
Posts : 8059 Member Since : 2010-05-13
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Sat May 18, 2019 9:39 pm
Subtly tweaked the secondary picture to reflect the LTK anniversary. Looks alright in the film section, nice work by Fields.
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 00 Agent
Posts : 8477 Member Since : 2010-05-12 Location : Strawberry Fields
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Sun May 19, 2019 1:20 am
Perfect secondary pic.
Hilly Administrator
Posts : 8059 Member Since : 2010-05-13
Subject: Re: Forum Returned Sun May 19, 2019 10:05 pm
I honestly debated Bond's face after confronting Pam in the hotel room or the reaction to the barracuda's snout in the barfight but yes, this one works.