Martin Harris - Moderator Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 This is the thread to post problems once you've tried and failed to work out how the new site works. Press lots of buttons and scan around the pages before giving up and posting here please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 When I click on the MF logo on my pc which is the normal site access then try to login it says username/ pw not recognised, but I can obviously get straight onto the forum, so where do I normally login? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 I’m guessing that your login was saved although the logging in wasn’t as easy for me as we’ve been using various test sites and dealing with some issues resulting from non-standard permissions. Looking at the number of users who’ve got in with no problems suggests it should be fairly seamless the next time. Sorry I can’t give you more info at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Please use the login that appears on the Forums page rather than the main header page, for the time being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_K Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I browse the site in Firefox on a laptop pc with 1366x768 pixel resolution screen. The site banner plus top advert (currently Twister Ninja 250) occupies nearly the whole of the display area. To see any content, e.g. post listings, I must scroll down. I tried enabling Adblock Plus on modelflying.co.uk (presumably not what the site owners want) but it does not block the banner advert anyway. Please consider useability versus advertising - seeing no content without scrolling has already become a chore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tee Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) Like others I can't login as "user name or password not recognised". Asked for a password reset and waited for the email but it still hasn't arrived. Clicking on the unread posts I get to the forum and am signed in already. Teething problems. John Edited February 10, 2021 by John Tee bad typing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 When you go to the front page, modelflying.co.uk there is a log in link on the black bar towards the top. This does not appear to work properly, I had multiple failures. To log in, click on the forums link, then when you get to the forum click on the 3 dashes in the top right and you get to a log in link there, I had no trouble using that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Any mods watching, the link on the front page stays as "log in" even when you are logged in, is the functionality working right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Peter, no it's not, on the home page. It's been mentioned in another thread. We're just wondering how to make it more prominent that login's need to be from the Forums page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Hi, I too have discovered that the front login is not working, however I have managed to get in using the Forum log in. I am experiencing issues with this too, I had to reset my password to gain entry initially for some reason, then when I came back and tried logging in again, it told me my password was not recognised, and I ended up having to reset it a second time. Now before posting this I had to reset it a third time as again returning to the forum login tells me my password is wrong. I am using an iPad Pro and I use its key store to generate my passwords each time and save them for the site and I know I am entering the correct one each time I have tried logging in. Not sure what is going on but it seems to be accepting my generated password and iOS is storing it against the site in my keychain, it is then reusing it when I attempt to log in again, but the site is not accepting it. Each time I reset it I have logged out and then straight back in no problem, but it seems if I log out and return later it doesn’t like the password anymore. Really strange ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Mack Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Just noticed that windows 10 edge browser says site not secure, is this something we should be bothered about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bennett Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 My Chrome browser also says it's not secure. I was unable to log in initially but, after requesting a password reset, everything's gone smoothly. Browsing before I had logged in I kept getting a message about unable to connect to reCAPCHA, but clicking OK got rid of it for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 9 hours ago, Gavin Mack said: Just noticed that windows 10 edge browser says site not secure, is this something we should be bothered about The site is still not using https:// (as most sites today, including anything that processes financial transactions). It’s probably only an issue if you choose to submit any personal information to the site, as that will be transmitted in the clear rather than encrypted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Binnie Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Is the PM system working ok? I messaged another member to test it, he got the message but his reply was bounced so he replied via phone text. I've checked my account settings (e-mail address etc) and it all looks ok. Perhaps others can try to message me, the problem could be at his end, cheers, Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, Gary Binnie said: Is the PM system working ok? I messaged another member to test it, he got the message but his reply was bounced so he replied via phone text. I've checked my account settings (e-mail address etc) and it all looks ok. Perhaps others can try to message me, the problem could be at his end, cheers, Gary. I've just PM'd you, Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Binnie Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Working fine thanks, the problem must be at his end, I will text him the good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Binnie Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Should add that the notification by e-mail of a PM worked as well. Would it be possible to add the edit function to the drop down menu at the top right of posts? This platform is the same as BARCS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Binnie Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) The edit function is there initially but disappears within a few minutes, perhaps a setting needs tweaking to make it permanently available? Edited February 11, 2021 by Gary Binnie Testing edit post function Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Binnie Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Getting this on trying to edit the message from 10 minutes ago: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Gary Binnie said: The edit function is there initially but disappears within a few minutes, perhaps a setting needs tweaking to make it permanently available? This forum has always been like that Gary. Previously it was a ~10 min window to edit posts, now it seems to have been cut down to ~2 mins which I can't say is an improvement given my poor spelling and typing skills, but there you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 FYI - Another minor teething issue, if you react (Like, Thanks etc) more than ~10 posts in a day it appears that functionality is locked for a period. I have made the mods aware and they have added it to their troubleshooting list ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) I've sorted out a few things and it's all looking good from my POV. However, I haven't found the spell checker yet. Is there one? Geoff Edited February 11, 2021 by Geoff S Just trying the edit function :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Geoff S said: I've sorted out a few things and it's all looking good from my POV. However, I haven't found the spell checker yet. Is there one? Geoff I don't think there is one. Many forum tools have got rid of them as using the browser spellcheck functionality works better (most obviously because it can be language specific). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 My spell checker is working Geoff. It underlines any misspelt words with a squiggly red line. Maybe my Windows spell checker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Yes, it's probably Windows or a browser in-line spell checker. If I misspell a word I get the red underline, then if I right click I get a list of options to correct it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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