Site Upgrades

[fire_code]

We have finished the new Firehall.com server and have started to move its services, starting with the site itself. This site update includes a forum upgrade, enhanced webmail and a fancy new chat. We'll be adding a few more features over the next couple days (we might get that spell checker yet) and will be launching our new mail system, which will actually block spam now:o . There are probably a few bugs to work out, you know the drill: contact us here (http://www.firehall.com/contact.php) if anything isn't working.

[Scuba]

Might I be the first to say......


NICE FRIGGIN JOB!!! :)

[Firefighter1680]

Looks good.. Jude.. go to sleep man!!!

[wilderness]

Sweet, job guys... who's the guy up in the left hand corner, would that be the codster???? everything looks awsome

[FFWannabe]

Wowzers!! Very nice! Me likes, me likes!!

Sue :)

PS - Just trying out the quick reply...

[iamvff]

I think the changes are fantastic! You must be getting paid now, as the site seems very professional!!:cool:

Suggestion...we can upload pictures...how about video?? Not now...I mean I know your busy...but someday!??

iamvff:)

[firebabs222]

very impressed, now we can actually chat from work. If ya havent tried the new chat room, highly rec it!!

[LtBlondie]

I personally like the logo!!

[iamvff]

ok..I tried the chat room! It's gonna take a bit of getting used to! How come in the options there is no option for windows 98??

iamvff

[alilcntrygal]

hey this is great...luv it...Great job guys!

Cindy

[PEMS17]

The new look is awesome! Small question though, how come the site does not remember me when I log back in after an absence. Not huge just different to have to enter name and password.

[alilcntrygal]

one minor thing I noticed...home page doesn't tell how many in chat room either...but element of surprise is great!...Really do love the new look...keep it up.

Cindy

[ssifire]

Nice job guys, looks grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!

[PEMS17]

I can't get a picture to attach. Am I doing something wrong, used the attachment feature

[fire_code]

Nice to see everything didn't come to grinding halt over night. There are a few areas that need polishing, but I'm glad you all like what has been done so far.

Suggestion...we can upload pictures...how about video?? Not now...I mean I know your busy...but someday!??iamvff:)
Someday, when bandwidth is cheaper. Videos eat up bandwidth, so it is best to post videos on a site like video.google.com or youtube.com and link them here. Those guys can afford it (youtube is reported to have a million dollar bandwidth expense every month:eek:).

The new look is awesome! Small question though, how come the site does not remember me when I log back in after an absence. Not huge just different to have to enter name and password.
I'll look into it, but you may have some security software or setting that is removing your browser cookies when you close. Was it working before?

one minor thing I noticed...home page doesn't tell how many in chat room either...but element of surprise is great!...Really do love the new look...keep it up.

Cindy
Yea, that still needs to get fixed. The new stats should give a bit more info about what is going on in the chat.

I can't get a picture to attach. Am I doing something wrong, used the attachment feature
I see that you have one posted today in the "face to the post thread", I take it that it works now?

[irsqyu]

Hey, looks good, nice change with the Black on the Header Bar at the top, doesn't look so much like that "Other" Forum Website in the states, neat new Logo pic also. I will have to give the quick reply a try, looks like a good idea!Keep up the good workOH OH, nothing is working at the top of this reply box, can't change the Font or use smilies???

[irsqyu]

Look at the post above , Boss, I put quotes around the word other, and It messed up the spacing?? along with not being able to use the tools at thee top. Would this be something in MY settings?

[iamvff]

I must log in each time as well, and yes it worked fine before!

Just an FYI, I realize it all takes time:)

iamvff

[irsqyu]

Ya, definitely not a criticism, but we have been invaded by a bug or two, nothing like a challenge to keep the mind sharp. LOL :)

[PEMS17]

I'll look into it, but you may have some security software or setting that is removing your browser cookies when you close. Was it working before?


I see that you have one posted today in the "face to the post thread", I take it that it works now?
It posted it apparently, I just can't see it or open it:confused:
Yes, once I logged in it would ask to remember the password and user name before. Doesn't do it know

[red_dog_six]

Same problem here with logging in each time!

No big deal...............for now!!!!

:)

[iamvff]

Um...there a few swear words you missed...hee hee hee:o
iamvff

[fire_code]

Look at the post above , Boss, I put quotes around the word other, and It messed up the spacing?? along with not being able to use the tools at thee top. Would this be something in MY settings?
I fixed the issue with the quote display. Are you having problems using the tools on the quick reply or on the full edit/reply/post?

[fire_code]

It posted it apparently, I just can't see it or open it:confused:
Yes, once I logged in it would ask to remember the password and user name before. Doesn't do it know

Ok, I'll look into it

[irsqyu]

I fixed the issue with the quote display. Are you having problems using the tools on the quick reply or on the full edit/reply/post?
Apparently both, also keeps logging off goiung between, forums/chat/homeThanks

[dentedhead]

Thanks alot!! I liked it fine the old way now I am going to have to learn smiley bastards all over again and another thaing I cant get that fancyass new speedy quote or quick shift dealio to work,it wasnt like this in the old days.


J/K fellas and new shefella, bang up job with upgrades and your usual support for any glitches WE may be experiencing or causing ourselves.

Dentedhead

[FFWannabe]

Um...there a few swear words you missed...hee hee hee:o
iamvff

Shhhhhh.... lol

[fire_code]

I think that all issues with login (not remembering login, non-persistent login cross services) should be resolved now. It may act funny until you clear all of your cookies and restart your browser. Let me know if you notice any other issues with login.

[fire_code]

Apparently both, also keeps logging off goiung between, forums/chat/homeThanks

PM me your browser/version and what operating system you are running, we'll go from there.

[smoke286]

You guys are doing a helluva job, way better then your much larger sister site to the south. A very professional effort all around

[MFDFF33]

You guys are doing a helluva job, way better then your much larger sister site to the south. A very professional effort all around

Here HERE!!!

[ABFF37]

Love the new format! Keep up the good work guys!

AB:)

[fire_code]

The chat statistics are now working from within the forum near the "Who's Online" at the bottom of the page.

[fire_code]

The chat statistics are now working from within the forum near the "Who's Online" at the bottom of the page.
It is now working on the front page too.

[alilcntrygal]

again....great job...you helped a boring day turn into a half decent day...lol

Thanks for the great site,

Cindy

[FLASHOVER05]

Holy WOW~ whot hoppened???

[Hosehog176]

Great inprovments. Just one prob in the chatroom. When you click on opins to change your text, then clear to go back to chat, you are sent write back to the beginning of your chat session. But still lovn the inprovments.

[Roadwarrior]

Just one word....SWEET !!

[iamvff]

I just noticed on the top bar, on the left side of the store logo, the word firehall should be there. All I can see is the red axe, but if I remember correctly, there should be the word firehall.

iamvff

[FitSsikS]

NIce Job!

(Although you may want to consider another logo change....now :))

http://www.firehall.com/forum/showthread.php?p=53504#post53504post53504

[MrsFF]

Wow. I go away for a week, and everything changes. Thumbs up! :)

[grahamswain]

looks cool guy n gals, good work

[fire_code]

We have completed the migration of our mail service to the new server. The new service now includes heavy SPAM and virus protection (that actually works!). We expect a junk mail reduction of 80 to 90%. Messages that are thought to be SPAM are tagged and placed in the "Junk" folder. This allows a quick review of tagged messages and easy removal with the "Delete All" option in that folder.

If you currently have a mailbox that is full of SPAM and would like us to help you clear it out contact us (http://www.firehall.com/contact.php). We would be interested to hear from members who normally receive a large amount of SPAM.

Any email accounts that have not been logged into within the last couple months have been removed. If you would like to re-enable your account drop us a line. (http://www.firehall.com/contact.php)

The Firehall mail was the original member feature of the site. We hope that these improvements will restore it as one of our most used features.

[firefighter26]

It's all good... I can log in again! Thanks showcase...... I mean firecode!

Take the weekend off for working so hard; that's an order! And while we are ordering, I'd like a rum and coke. Anyone else?

[iamvff]

It's all good... I can log in again! Thanks showcase...... I mean firecode!

Take the weekend off for working so hard; that's an order! And while we are ordering, I'd like a rum and coke. Anyone else?
Lucky Beer!!

iamvff

[fire_code]

It's all good... I can log in again! Thanks showcase...... I mean firecode!

Take the weekend off for working so hard; that's an order! And while we are ordering, I'd like a rum and coke. Anyone else?
The weekend off, is that all I deserve;)? Glad it is working for ya now.... and I'll take a Guiness unless that is Australian Bundaberg rum you are offering.

[firefighter26]

Naw, it's just good ol' bacardi white rum.... you want a pint or 4 gallon jug of Guiness?

[berwynFD]

I love the new logo, think the headlines section is a bit to big. I'd like to be able to read the headlines without scroling.

[berwynFD]

OH, did I say that in front of the mayor?

[fire_code]

I love the new logo, think the headlines section is a bit to big. I'd like to be able to read the headlines without scroling.

There is a "click here" link at the top of the news section that will display only the headlines. You may also set your front page default to display in a headline only format under "Edit User Details" on the main page.

[forumadmin]

....We'll be adding a few more features over the next couple days (we might get that spell checker yet)
We now have a spell checker that works in all browsers!!! It can be found next to the "Preview Post" buttons when creating a new thread or reply. It may be missing from some areas, if you find a place where the "Spell Check" button should be but doesn't appear to exist let us know.

[wilderness]

there is a god.........

[fire_code]

...

Damn, there goes my anonymity. Would someone please remind me to log out of the admin account before posting. Well I've had enough fun for today, enjoy!

[alilcntrygal]

maybe now we can figure out what these guys are really trying to say...lol

[firefighter26]

I don't know if it is working..... clicked on it and it brought up some kind of spell check box but it was blank and it didn't do anything < I waiting about 2 minutes>...... ?

I think wilderness broke it already.... probably went back to spell check all of the posts he ever made and overloaded it!

[wilderness]

thats why the system went off line yesterday.... sorry guys and gals

[fire_code]

I don't know if it is working..... clicked on it and it brought up some kind of spell check box but it was blank and it didn't do anything < I waiting about 2 minutes>...... ?

I think wilderness broke it already.... probably went back to spell check all of the posts he ever made and overloaded it!

Did you have anything that wasn't spelled right? It might not do anything if there is nothing wrong with the spelling.

[firefighter26]

Did you have anything that wasn't spelled right? It might not do anything if there is nothing wrong with the spelling.

truy enugh codeman... buttt thhat diddn't seim to halp ethier

hmmm.......

<note, I tried spell check on the above and after about a minute nothing had come up yet, just the blank box.... I will check my browser settings and get back to you>

[smoke286]

A simple solution can be found by installing the add on "i.e. spell" to any internet explorer based browser. The is a similar extension for Firefix, but I can't remember the name now. These little apps have the added bonus that you dont need to open another page to spell check, they can do it on the fly.

[smoke286]

By the way I have had no issues with this site using Windows Vista