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**Andy R** · 06-15-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by InsideOut

Really? I can turn it off? How??? Do tell ~ or point me to where it says how.

The code to hide the ad (triggered by that check box) is not in place yet. I will get it added ASAP. I am just waiting for a programmer to get me some code I need to make it work. I'll post an update about this as soon as it's done.

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Originally Posted by CrawfordGene

I don't object to advertising, I do object to in-your-face advertising. Over the years I have developed the ability to mostly ignore all other advertising unless I'm looking for something specific, so most of it doesn't bother me.

That's probably why the Page Peel was invented (because other forms have become overlooked). I suspect Page Peels will also become less effective with time also. It actually takes up very little screen space and only expands if you click on it. It's designed to be less invasive and take up less screen real estate while still providing an advertiser space to deliver a message.

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Originally Posted by CrawfordGene

I know the "suggested donation" isn't much, but ever since I bought our Safari, I have been shoveling money out and I'm getting tired of it (plus cheapness runs in my family). So far as the terminology, "supporting" implies there are nonsupporting members—I don't have any solution in particular. I do believe the term is unfortunate.

Sorry, I don't want to go back to this old debate. There was no clear winner then and probably wouldn't be now if we started the debate again. I am willing to listen to suggestions but please do this via PM. I really don't think it's good for the community to get caught up on semantics of things like this.

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Originally Posted by CrawfordGene

Why did they drop out? Has anyone ever checked it out—e-mailed them, called them, etc.?

We have some members who have left as the community grew larger (they liked the smaller size it used to be), we have had many members who have sold their Airstreams and moved onto SOBs. I don't think many left because they felt left out over the Supporting Member label given to those that have upgraded though.

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Originally Posted by firedog

My Quick links is now not working.new post tab not showing.was not before.for 2 days.

Thanks for the update.

InsideOut · 06-15-2008, 11:05 PM

Thanks Andy ~

Shari

Fyrzowt · 06-15-2008, 11:07 PM

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That's probably why the Page Peel was invented (because other forms have become overlooked). I suspect Page Peels will also become less effective with time also. It actually takes up very little screen space and only expands if you click on it. It's designed to be less invasive and take up less screen real estate while still providing an advertiser space to deliver a message.

Andy, I don't want to beat this issue up, but it seems to work differently than you described it. For some of us it is not only less effective, it is objectionable.

The page peel does expand without clicking on it, it expands any time your mouse inadvertantly touches it, and it covers up other important items on the page.

I don't mean to be fussy, I do appreciate the work that seems to constantly go into improving the site, most of it behind the scenes.
Thank you.
Dave

GreatPumpkin · 06-15-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Fyrzowt

...The page peel does expand without clicking on it, it expands any time your mouse inadvertantly touches it, and it covers up other important items on the page...

Dave

Same here - the sparkly/flashy part didn't bother me, it is the "peeling" open every time my mouse gets near it or crosses over it. (Every time I use QUICK LINKS for TODAY'S POSTS.)

RoadKingMoe · 06-16-2008, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatPumpkin

Same here - the sparkly/flashy part didn't bother me, it is the "peeling" open every time my mouse gets near it or crosses over it. (Every time I use QUICK LINKS for TODAY'S POSTS.)

This is also a problem with the double-underline ads like the Kontera ContentLink ads tried here awhile back. I also posted how to block them. Ads that pop up on mouse-over instead of only on mouse-click may get higher "click" counts from all the accidental activations, but don't really reflect an interest in the products. The main thing they do is annoy readers.

RoadKingMoe · 06-16-2008, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy R

Mac users, I will be able to do some testing next week when I am back in Dallas and have my Mac around (typically I am a Windows person). To make sure I understand, you are saying that link in the top right do not work unless you activate the page peel. Once the page peel has folded down and then gone back to the smaller state the links work? I see ArtStream said he was using Firefox 2.0 are the other using this or Opera?

I am a Mac user (Leopard 10.5.3) and I have not experienced the problems others have reported. All the menus/buttons in the upper right corner, including Quick Links, work with both Safari 3.11 and Firefox 2.0.0.14, whether I have AirforumsClassifieds blocked or not.

Zeppelinium · 06-16-2008, 01:27 PM

the link to the classifieds in this post doesn't work in IE unless I hold the cntl key down. All other links I've tired seem to work without this "popup restriction." I get the mouse pointer with an exclamation mark.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/577167-post1.html

is this an intended "feature" for links and not buttons?

Zep

**Andy R** · 06-16-2008, 01:53 PM

The remove Page Peel check box is now working. If you are an upgraded member you can disable the page peel by going to UserCP >> Edit Your Details >> Remove Page Peel in Upper Right Corner (all the way at the bottom).

vswingfield · 06-16-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy R

The remove Page Peel check box is now working. If you are an upgraded member you can disable the page peel by going to UserCP >> Edit Your Details >> Remove Page Peel in Upper Right Corner (all the way at the bottom).

Thanks Andy. Karma sent. A side benefit, the forums load noticeably faster on my iPhone.

InsideOut · 06-16-2008, 02:29 PM

I can do the math, but I think this is a bug ~

When PM'ing just now, I got the following message:

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1. This forum requires that you wait 120 seconds between sending private messages. Please try again in 16183 seconds.

Kinda like the earlier setting for searches ~ that has been fixed.

Shari

InsideOut · 06-16-2008, 02:41 PM

Okay, now I'm freaking out...I posted post #192 about 10 minutes ago and post #190 about 1 minute ago? I know it wasn't this afternoon...at 2:29 pm, I was in a meeting ~

How come the later one is before the earlier one...hmmm, looks like a clock setting must be goofy, because this one says 2:41pm and I posted it at 8:41pm

Shari

Tom Nugler · 06-16-2008, 08:06 PM

Sorry if this has been brought up before.
Did an advanced search for toilets+flange in the Plumbing/Sinks, Shower, Toilets sub-forum. Got back the expected results. The link to the threads takes you back to the general Community Forums page. Tried a couple of times with the same result.
Searched bugs to report the concern and it worked perfectly.
Haven't had an issue with the new software other than this.

Thanks for keeping up with us whiners,

Tom.

InsideOut · 06-16-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy R

The remove Page Peel check box is now working. If you are an upgraded member you can disable the page peel by going to UserCP >> Edit Your Details >> Remove Page Peel in Upper Right Corner (all the way at the bottom).

Hey! I just noticed it's gone ~ thank you Andy...what a relief!

Shari

Fyrzowt · 06-16-2008, 11:00 PM

Thanks for the workaround on the page peel, Andy.

New problem showed up tonight when I got on. No photos showing up in posts, I only get an "X" in a box. Also no avatars. The thread below is an example.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f315...res-42880.html

Also, for the last few days the site has been slow - both at home and at work.

**Janet H** · 06-16-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by InsideOut

Okay, now I'm freaking out...I posted post #192 about 10 minutes ago and post #190 about 1 minute ago? I know it wasn't this afternoon...at 2:29 pm, I was in a meeting ~

Shari

This should be fixed now.

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Originally Posted by Fyrzowt

New problem showed up tonight when I got on. No photos showing up in posts, I only get an "X" in a box. Also no avatars.

See here: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f318...ght-42884.html

InsideOut · 06-16-2008, 11:29 PM

I'm testing to see if it's fixed...

Yay! Seems like it is...thanks Janet &/or Andy &/or computer gods!

Shari

Fyrzowt · 06-16-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Janet

This should be fixed now.

See here: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f318...ght-42884.html

Thanks Janet, I missed that thread.

Gene · 06-17-2008, 08:12 AM

"View First Unread" which showed up at some point, but I have no idea when, is a great idea, but when the thread goes to a new page, it only takes me back to the first unread on that page and not the previous one.

I can tell that one of 2 ways: remember the last post and see if the one I'm looking at makes sense, a not very reliable tactic, or always check the previous page, which defeats the purpose.

Gene

Jim & Susan · 06-17-2008, 04:14 PM

Are we experimenting with the portal page? Everything is all scrunched together. Makes it kinda hard to see the new threads in the middle.

Jim

TomW · 06-17-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Forum server

Thanks for adding Thanks to this user. May you be lucky enough to receive the same Thanks back in turn.

Even here in the South that statement is soppy.

There is another thread at present about karma, and although I did not scrutinize every word, I don't recall "luck" being mentioned.

I would rather just hit 'send karma' and move on without a message.

The keywords remind me of a tale I could share of my early days as a newly married man. The Cliff's Notes would sum the tale up chronologically as "Thanks ... Lucky ... No response".

Tom