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I didn't say it was too much to ask..... just pointing out a bit of human nature.

GrowTech said:

Relax bud... You've been here less than 6 months and have come during a period of change for RIU. We are constantly trying to better this website, and as an IT person you should know that staying ahead of the competition is important. The issues with the website are being worked on, regardless... and I promise you, shit will be sorted sir. Regardless, RIU came long before you and I, and it will be around long after!

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Yes i agree. I will calm. It did irritate me that various posts were made about this issue and no one seemed to respond. Thank you for at least doing that. I do hope it is fixed soon.

I haven't received any messages from you, or any users regarding the issues you are experiencing. I know only that they are being worked on. It isn't my position here to message you and ask you if you want my help, if you want my help, send me a PM. I'm not hard to find.

Additionally, the mods here do listen to the users, and we do report the things you ask us to... and yes, it's easy to do.

You seem kind of cranky for someone who smokes pot.

Listen to the typing cat. meow

GrowTech said:

I haven't received any messages from you, or any users regarding the issues you are experiencing. I know only that they are being worked on. It isn't my position here to message you and ask you if you want my help, if you want my help, send me a PM. I'm not hard to find.

Additionally, the mods here do listen to the users, and we do report the things you ask us to... and yes, it's easy to do.

You seem kind of cranky for someone who smokes pot.

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Ok i havent smoked in some time. One of my plants is days away but i am waiting til the time is right. I didnt send you a PM. I used the contact button up near "my RIU" as thats what i thought it was for. As i said i love the site and also the upgrades are good just needs sorting. Another thing thats not working is the PM's. Is this fixed yet?

What is the difference between posting a link in your sig that has your journal v.s making a blog?

estesj said:

What is the difference between posting a link in your sig that has your journal v.s making a blog?

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Just to clear something up. I am not the IT bloke. That was a post above mine originally. I am happy to follow the new format but maybe it would have been an intelligent idea for those that run this site to make a sticky that details how it can all be interlinked. I have looked around and all i can see is the "blog this post button" on each post.

I just want to know for security reasons if it matters or not.

Okay I've now had my first cup of coffee so my IT brain has kicked in.

I'm not sure what Admin's full time gig is. For all we know it's his hobby and he has another job that brings in the paycheck. If that's the case, we just have to all sit back and go with the flow because he has to take care of his family first, no matter how bad this place gets.

However, if this site is his paying gig, then he probably needs to tighten up his act a bit and think about his "users" which in my office we call "customers" (yes it sucks having a developer come up to me to remind me of that ). So here's what I have to do before I roll out a major upgrade, let's say it's Microsoft Exchange:

1. Notify your "customers", "WE ARE ROLLING OUT A MAJOR UPGRADE IN ONE MONTH"
2. Notify your "customers", "REMINDER - We are rolling out a major upgrade to version x.xxx in two weeks. The system will be down from xx to xx. Please make sure you save all of your information and sign out. More information to come"
3. Notify your "customers", "WE HAVE SET UP A BETA SITE OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES. Please check it out."
4. Notify your "customers", "REMINDER. Tomorrow we will be upgrading to version x.xxx starting at xx. We plan on being down until xx. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you"

Of course I have to do all the work above to make it happen.

Remember. Keep the customer informed. Especially customers who are already on the brink of confusion.

Oh and last thing, when it does fall apart for a bit. Take 5 minutes, list all the things you know are going wrong and post them up in a place so we all know what you are working on, and when you hope to have it done. That way we stop asking and you have more time (in peace) to get things done.

Keep your chin up dude, I feel for you.

peace

PS. Having said all of the above, if Admin did do all of those things, then it just goes to show how "confused" I am.

Not trying to make waves, just trying to help everyone understand the dynamics going on.

This shit is gay as fuck now...

I couldn't agree more with jsgamber, This was not handeled very well at all.
Then to do it on 4/20, thats gotta be one of the busiest days of the year.

Just fuckin brilliant.

I don't see what's so bad about it. It took a minute to get used to but there are still the same cool cats on here.

It like buying a ford then walking outside and seeing a chevy in your driveway. WTF
Sure they both do the same thing and maybe the chevy has more features but it would have been nice to know.

If you bought a Ford and walked outside and found a Chevy then you should be happy as hell for that upgrade.lol. No I know what you mean but All the other forums suck so bad to me that I just roll with it.

Oh that's it estes.... mofo clownin on Ford!!!

I got a Dodge Ram with a Hemi so I'm neutral on that but I would way rather ride Chevy than Ford. I know what you drive now tho.

Estes is jacking the thread..... (take that chevy)

ditto-
poor execution

it's the color, can't you use grease monkey or something too change the colors

people are still complaining? wow, no offense to anyone, but if you dont like it, just leave, they fixed and are fixing most of the stuff, its only been 2 fucking days. Give them a break. and i didnt kno we were "customers"

Sicc, I'm reporting you.... you rabble rouser you.