Forum Upgrades

[Krang]

I just upgraded the forums from phpBB 2.0.1 to 2.0.3. This should hopefully fix most of the problems that AOL users were having. Let me know if you come across any errors.

[Krang]

Today, I upgraded the forums from phpBB 2.0.3 to 2.0.4. This fixes several bugs and increases stability and security. Let me know if you come across any errors.

[Karpo_007]

I have been getting lot's of DNS errors Today. Could this be because of the Forum upgrade?

[Krang]

Actually, I think it's because our server has been acting up lately (which is also the reason why the random image and quotes on the main page don't show up every once in a while). Hopefully, our host will fix the problems soon.

[Karpo_007]

Oh... Would the "Debug mode" things be the servers fault too?

[Krang]

When and where did you see that?

[Karpo_007]

2 times actually. First I tried to reach New TMNT forume, then sometime later in General TMNT. It said something like "Debug mode" and some parameters and such and I couldn't access the forum. I were smarter I would have taken a screen shot..

[Krang]

Ok, I got that error too. It looks like yet another problem with our server...

[SeaThreePeeO]

CURSE YOU AOL!!! :x

Is it just an AOL members problem and is that the reason I couldn't post for the last few days?

[Krang]

Yep, the posting problem you were having had to do with AOL. But I edited a setting on the board so that the problem hopefully won't come back.

[SeaThreePeeO]

Ever get the felling you ISP is trying to tell you something? :lol:

[azure turtle]

Okay, I'm getting problems with the forums, too. Every time I log on, the forum acts like I haven't logged on at all. So, I log on a second time, which finally allows me to post. However, once I log on twice, all of the folder icons are marked yellow, or "read." It's driving me crazy because I can't tell which threads have new posts since I last visited. :dead: Is this happening to anyone else?

[Karpo_007]

No, I don't have any problems at all right now. After week end the server problems seemed to stop. After that everyting has worked perfectly for me.

[SeaThreePeeO]

*Holds a clipboard and removes a pencil from behind her ear*

Now let's see that's one order of non double loggings, with a side of red folders ..... and for you karpo *Looks at him over the top of the board* I'll put you down for what ever troubles going, K? :lol:

[Karpo_007]

Heh... Well as I said, No problems after the week end...

[SeaThreePeeO]

Hmm don't think you're getting away withou giving me a tip!!

*Thrusts out her empty palm*

Or I will set AOL on you! Doody doody doody doo

[azure turtle]

LOL! I just hope Krang knows what's going on, because I certainly don't. :razz:

[Karpo_007]

Probably some a bug or soimething.... I have seen Rat king replying as a guest many times... Sounds like the same problem you are having Azure.

[Krang]

Okay, I'm getting problems with the forums, too. Every time I log on, the forum acts like I haven't logged on at all. So, I log on a second time, which finally allows me to post. However, once I log on twice, all of the folder icons are marked yellow, or "read." It's driving me crazy because I can't tell which threads have new posts since I last visited. :dead: Is this happening to anyone else?Make sure you're visiting the forums using this exact URL: http://www.thetechnodrome.com/forums/
That problem might have something to do with people who are accessing the forums through http://thetechnodrome.com/forums/, http://www.technodrome.com/forums/, or http://technodrome.com/forums/. Let me know if that fixes the problem.

[azure turtle]

Thanks for the tips, Krang! Haven't had any problems since. :D

[azure turtle]

Oh waitasec... I spoke too soon. It just happened again, even after using your suggestions, Krang. :(

[Krang]

Hmm, after you try logging in and it doesn't work, have you tried hitting back on your browser and reloading the page?

[azure turtle]

It happened again, and I tried refreshing my screen. Still didn't work. I had to log in twice. :dead: I dunno what's wrong...

[Krang]

Try deleting your browser's cookies and making sure that it is allowing cookies from thetechnodrome.com.

[azure turtle]

Okay... Seems like no problems right now. I'll let you know if it happens again.

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from phpBB 2.0.4 to phpBB 2.0.5, which has more bug fixes and better stability. Please let me know if you come across any errors that were not in the last version.

[GK Punk]

Cool, it actually seems to be running faster now.. unless that's just my imagination. But I am pretty sure the forums are running faster

[Krang]

It should be even faster now, since I added a template caching feature to reduce server load (so we don't get suspended again) and speed up page loading times. If anyone notices problems such as blank pages, let me know.

[GK Punk]

wow, it's much faster ^^

[The 7th Turtle]

well, i couldn't enter the site yesterday... every link i tried brought me a 404... :ohwell:

but now everything is ok :) though, i can't notice if it's faster

[GK Punk]

well, i couldn't enter the site yesterday... every link i tried brought me a 404... :ohwell:

but now everything is ok :) though, i can't notice if it's faster

Yeah I had the same problem.. Except I do notice that the Forums are faster. Even on this stupid 33.6K modem

[Nturtle]

Thats true!! it is faster!!! Cool! 8)

I had that problem yesterday, it said something about a server down I think

[GK Punk]

I think it said "Page temporarely suspended"

[Krang]

Yeah, the page was suspended because we were using up too much resources on the server. I'm not sure what caused this, but I added the template caching feature so that it is less likely to happen again.

[azure turtle]

Woah... The forums are definitely loading faster for me. I'm on a 56k modem for the summer, so I'm very thankful for the upgrade. :D

BTW Krang, I still get that strange error I reported in this thread. I log on, but then all the folders are marked "read," my name appears on the bottom, but the forum says I'm not logged in. I have to log in twice. Dunno if this happens because I don't log on as often as I used to, or if it's some sort of bug.

[Machias Banshee]

Heh, nah, youre just weird... :P :D

[Nturtle]

We weird people have to stick together!!!! *bashes a random robot with a kendo stick*

...

Hey, is it just me or has the "you can't make a post so soon after the last one you just made" time period gotten longer?

[GK Punk]

Hey! Kendo stick! That's my gimmick!!!! :x

[Krang]

BTW Krang, I still get that strange error I reported in this thread. I log on, but then all the folders are marked "read," my name appears on the bottom, but the forum says I'm not logged in. I have to log in twice. Dunno if this happens because I don't log on as often as I used to, or if it's some sort of bug.I think it might be a problem with your ISP switching your IP address too often, since the board uses your IP address as part of the validation process. Did you get this problem when using another ISP?Hey, is it just me or has the "you can't make a post so soon after the last one you just made" time period gotten longer?Yep, sorry, I increased the time to 30 seconds to cut down on posts that consist of only an emoticon or a single word, since those have been increasing lately.

[GK Punk]

BTW Krang, I still get that strange error I reported in this thread. I log on, but then all the folders are marked "read," my name appears on the bottom, but the forum says I'm not logged in. I have to log in twice. Dunno if this happens because I don't log on as often as I used to, or if it's some sort of bug.I think it might be a problem with your ISP switching your IP address too often, since the board uses your IP address as part of the validation process. Did you get this problem when using another ISP?Hey, is it just me or has the "you can't make a post so soon after the last one you just made" time period gotten longer?Yep, sorry, I increased the time to 30 seconds to cut down on posts that consist of only an emoticon or a single word, since those have been increasing lately.

lol that's funny me and another forum member were talking about that the other day.

[Nturtle]

Hey! Kendo stick! That's my gimmick!!!! :x

it is??! Whoops!! I didn' even know that *returns the kendo stick to GK* :embarass:

[GK Punk]

awww that's awfully sweet of ya there dude!

*Gets all He-Man like with the stick*

"I HAVE THE POWERRRRRRRR"

[azure turtle]

I think it might be a problem with your ISP switching your IP address too often, since the board uses your IP address as part of the validation process. Did you get this problem when using another ISP?

Hmm... The problem started back when I was living at the dorms, but it stopped (which is why I haven't mentioned it in a long time). Then it started again once I got home. Maybe it's the browser I'm using... Oh well.

*eyes Machias, Nturtle, and GK*
Heh... And they say that I'm weird. :razz: ;)

[Leo656]

You ARE.

((ducks the anime mallet)) :o

[azure turtle]

Why I oughta... :mad:
*chases after Leo with the anime mallet of doom*

[Leo656]

((Pulls out the dreaded FanFic Katana))

A-HA! You oughta WHAT?! :evilgrin:

((And the chase is on!!!))

[Krang]

Wow, I haven't updated this thread in a long time. I always update the forums as soon as a new version of phpBB is released, so recently, the forums were upgraded from phpBB 2.0.9 to phpBB 2.0.10, which is just another bug fix release. Also, it looks like some progress has been made on phpBB 2.2 and a beta may be released soon, so as soon as that happens, I'll put up a test board to let everyone try it out (like I did last time).

Oh, and one more thing...

http://home.comcast.net/~krang/files/forums/post1000.jpg

That picture was too good to be used only once. :D

[XERO]

Ha! Krang made a funny! :lol: :lol:

Congrats. 8)

[ThirdMarioBro]

Wow, I haven't updated this thread in a long time. I always update the forums as soon as a new version of phpBB is released, so recently, the forums were upgraded from phpBB 2.0.9 to phpBB 2.0.10, which is just another bug fix release. Also, it looks like some progress has been made on phpBB 2.2 and a beta may be released soon, so as soon as that happens, I'll put up a test board to let everyone try it out (like I did last time).

Oh, and one more thing...

http://home.comcast.net/~krang/files/forums/post1000.jpg

That picture was too good to be used only once. :D

That's sweet, super sweet. :D :thumbsup:

[Hannah]

Wow. The first person at the tdrome to have 1000 well thought out and useful posts. Yay!!

[Peanut]

Hey...I'm pretty sure I was close...... :|

[ThirdMarioBro]

Half of mine are nothing but wag. :ohwell: :nod: :goof:

[GK Punk]

Half of mine are nothing but wag. :ohwell: :nod: :goof:

Half of mine are nothing but wang.

HIYO!

[XERO]

Half of mine are nothing but wag. :ohwell: :nod: :goof:

Half of mine are nothing but wang.

HIYO!

Chon Wang?

"Who loves you, baby?" :lol:

[Ryona]

Has anyone posted 100% Wang? :P :lol:

Btw, congratulations, Krang! :anime: :tparty: :khappy:

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded to phpBB 2.0.11, and profile editing is now enabled again. Registration is also enabled, but it is now set to admin activation, so an administrator must check your registration before you are allowed to post (this is to help prevent trolls from signing up).

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from phpBB 2.0.11 to vBulletin 3.0.3. Instead of reporting bugs in this thread like usual, please report them in this thread instead.

[Krang]

I forgot to mention this yesterday, but the forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.0.3 to 3.0.4. This update fixes alot of bugs in the older version. If you notice any errors, please let me know.

[Krang]

Another upgrade, this time to vBulletin 3.0.5. This version fixes a few more bugs. As usual, please report any errors here.

[Krang]

Forgot to mention that I upgraded the forums to vBulletin 3.0.6 a couple of days ago. Mostly bugfixes, but there are a few new features, such as the ability to dynamically resize the posting area. Please report any errors you find here.

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.0.6 to 3.0.7. The update consists of mostly bugfixes, but if you notice any errors, please let me know.

[Demented Utrom]

The site went off for a few minutes today.Then Yesterday was off for about 20 or more minutes.

[Peanut]

This isn't an error, it happens every once and awhile. Stop posting about it.

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.0.7 to 3.0.8. The update consists of some minor bugfixes (which is why I'm a little late with this one), but please let me know if you encounter any errors.

[Leonardo_]

I often get "Operation is refused...." when I try to join or even inside the drome.
What could this be?

[Krang]

I often get "Operation is refused...." when I try to join or even inside the drome.
What could this be?Probably just a temporary server error. This has been happening somewhat often recently, but our host is working on tracking the problems down. If that happens, try checking back in about 10 minutes or so.

[Krang]

Although a vBulletin 3.0.9 was released, it was a minor update that I didn't have time to take care of, so the forums have instead been upgraded from 3.0.8 to 3.5.0. You may notice some differences right away with the editing form, and there are a few new improvements here and there (try typing a few letters of a member's name when starting a new PM ;) ). There are also tons of improvements to the moderation tools which will make things easier on the mods and I. Anyway, if you notice any errors, please let me know by posting here.

[Sewer Bull]

I can't upload my new avatar, this time an animated one. When I'm trying to do so, the "You may not upload animated images." notice pops up.

Well, that is strange for me, because some other users actually have animated avatars, so they could have uploaded them before.:|

EDIT: And of course, it is within the uploading standards - 100x75 and below 29.7 kbs.

[Krang]

I can't upload my new avatar, this time an animated one. When I'm trying to do so, the "You may not upload animated images." notice pops up.

Well, that is strange for me, because some other users actually have animated avatars, so they could have uploaded them before.:|

EDIT: And of course, it is within the uploading standards - 100x75 and below 29.7 kbs.
Oops, I didn't know they added a new permission setting for that. It's fixed now.

[Sewer Bull]

Dude, that was a fast action :) Thanks a lot!

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.5.0 to 3.5.1. This update consists of several bugfixes, but please let me know if you notice any errors.

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.5.1 to 3.5.4. I've actually been keeping the forums up to date with patches, but I haven't had time to to a formal upgrade until now. Anyway, this update consists of alot of bugfixes and a few new features. If you notice any errors, please let me know.

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.5.4 to 3.6.2. The differences are mostly on the administrative side, but you may notice some new features as well. If you come across any errors, please let me know.

[Anarky]

Now here's something I noticed on another board I post at sometimes. They have this feature, like a "b" between [ ] makes the writing bold and IMG lets a picture appear. They have [Youtube] and it lets you insert a youtube video to click and play. It's quite cool and I'm sure the board would profit from that. So I wanted to ask if there's a possibility and whether you're willing to install it here?

[Krang]

Those are called BBCodes, and we do have some of them already. Here's (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/misc.php?do=bbcode) a list. We don't have one for Youtube yet, but it would be easy to implement, so I would be willing to add it as long as it would be useful.

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.6.2 to 3.6.3. If you come across any errors, please let me know. After a few days to make sure that there are no new problems with the software, I'll be ready to install the arcade (assuming no new versions of vBulletin are released between now and then).

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded again, this time from vBulletin 3.6.3 to 3.6.4. As usual, please let me know if you come across any errors. Unfortunately, this release pushes back the arcade another few days, but I'll get that installed as soon as I'm sure that no new bugs have been introduced in the upgrade.

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.6.4 to 3.6.8. If you encounter any errors, please let me know.

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.6.8 to 3.7.0. You will notice that there are several new features, most notably the appearance of profiles. I haven't finished configuring all of the options yet, so there are still a few more features that will be implemented. If you come across any errors, please let me know.

[GK Punk]

I like the new profiles.

[Sewer Bull]

GK has not made any friends yet

Awwwww....

Hey, the new profiles kick ass! Great job, Krangster!

[Tinuvielsdreams]

Yeah I definitely like the upgrades for messages and profiles, thanks!

[Machias Banshee]

Definitely Cool... :D

[Ra]

I only just realized we had these new profiles. :lol: I love them a lot. Very nice.

[iris]

Now all we need is an RPG where Shredder achieves planetary domination through rampant social networking.

Sounds like a perfect job for a couple of yo-yos. ;)

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.7.0 to 3.7.2 for some bug fixes. If you encounter any errors, please let me know.

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.7.2 to 3.7.3 to pick up a few bug fixes. If you come across any errors, please let me know.

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.7.3 to 3.8.1. Significant improvements have been made to the social groups, and you may notice a few other minor improvements as well. If you come across any errors, please let me know.

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.8.1 to 3.8.4 to pick up some bug fixes. If you encounter any errors, please let me know.

[Cure]

I dunno if it's just me, but I get a lot of "connection timed out" or reset or something when i visit on firefox. Well, not a LOT but it's happened more than twice for sure.

[Krang]

Has that been happening for a while, or did it just start today?

[Cure]

Has that been happening for a while, or did it just start today?

Sorry, homie, I haven't checked back here. But yeah, it was happening for a while, but is hasn't happened since.

[Krang]

Ok, good to hear. If the error comes back, though, let me know and I can help narrow down the cause of the problem.

[Cure]

Just got two database errors trying to read the latest movie thread. Just a heads up.

(Do these really matter? Am I helping by posting this or being a pest? I don't wanna post just to complain, haha.)

[Krang]

Just got two database errors trying to read the latest movie thread. Just a heads up.
Sorry, our server has been having problems today. See this thread for more information.

(Do these really matter? Am I helping by posting this or being a pest? I don't wanna post just to complain, haha.)
Yes, I appreciate it since it helps me determine whether there is a problem on the server or it's just a local issue.

[Lieutenant Granitor]

Forums are perfect now

[ToTheNines]

Forums are perfect now

So true :)

[Powder]

Yes! Peace has been brought to that land!

[Koi]

Seems the youtube tags aren't working. Is that because of the new forum update?

[GK Punk]

FyHNX91SZmA

Hmmm seems to be working for me. can you see this video?

Edit: Ah, I see what you are doing wrong. You are putting the full URL in the youtube tags. All you need is the Video ID. Like for this one all it was is: FyHNX91SZmA inside of the youtube tags instead of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyHNX91SZmA all you need is that last part.

[Koi]

FyHNX91SZmA

Hmmm seems to be working for me. can you see this video?

Edit: Ah, I see what you are doing wrong. You are putting the full URL in the youtube tags. All you need is the Video ID. Like for this one all it was is: FyHNX91SZmA inside of the youtube tags instead of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyHNX91SZmA all you need is that last part.

Oh, than you very much ^_^.

[GK Punk]

Not a problem, glad to help.

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.8.4 to 3.8.5 for a few bug fixes. If you come across any errors, please let me know.

[TheCanadiandrome]

just had some issues with the forums not working today

[GK Punk]

Could you be a little more specific?

[Krang]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.8.5 to 3.8.7. Please let me know if you encounter any errors.

[TheCanadiandrome]

The forums have been upgraded from vBulletin 3.8.5 to 3.8.7. Please let me know if you encounter any errors.
was slow a little tonight

[Venom]

Encountered Internal Server Error for about 5 minutes a few hours ago.

[Krang]

Thanks to both of you for letting me know. The server has been having some load issues today, but hopefully it is only a temporary problem. We're probably going to have to move the forums to another server before the new cartoon begins, because the current one won't be able to handle the traffic.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Thanks to both of you for letting me know. The server has been having some load issues today, but hopefully it is only a temporary problem. We're probably going to have to move the forums to another server before the new cartoon begins, because the current one won't be able to handle the traffic.
k, cool. thanks Krang! u guys are doin fine

[Powder]

Thanks to both of you for letting me know. The server has been having some load issues today, but hopefully it is only a temporary problem. We're probably going to have to move the forums to another server before the new cartoon begins, because the current one won't be able to handle the traffic.

I suppose that may hold a little excitement though, no?

[Donnie]

I suppose that may hold a little excitement though, no?

I'd say! Hey Krang, what's the likelihood of ever getting a Technodrome app that can give you post and PM updates, etc.?

[TheCanadiandrome]

I'd say! Hey Krang, what's the likelihood of ever getting a Technodrome app that can give you post and PM updates, etc.?
that would be cool. available for iPhone, iPad and even Blackberry

[Krang]

I suppose that may hold a little excitement though, no?
It sure will once I know that the server can handle it. :)

I'd say! Hey Krang, what's the likelihood of ever getting a Technodrome app that can give you post and PM updates, etc.?
Good idea! If there's enough interest, I can definitely look into it.

[Krang]

Now that we're on our new server, I had the chance to move the avatar and profile pic data to the file system rather than the database to speed those up a little (not that it was particularly needed since the new server is much faster already, but every bit helps). If you notice any problems with missing avatars/profile pics or have trouble uploading them, please let me know.

Also, I replaced the multi-quote icons with ones that are less confusing. Hopefully, that will encourage more people to use the feature.

[oldmanwinters]

Also, I replaced the multi-quote icons with ones that are less confusing. Hopefully, that will encourage more people to use the feature.

Oh, nice! For some reason I had to refresh the page in order to see the change though. I think this is a great idea. Hopefully more people will start paying attention to it. I know I didn't figure it out until a year or so ago. I know most people who click on it for the first time get a little confused that nothing seems to happen initially, but it's really great once you get used to doing it.

[Donnie]

Thanks Krang, the multi-quote is a great feature!