Forum News, Announcements and Issues

Moderator: myglaren

New Topic

187 topics

Most liked posts

Liked 7 times in total Now you can really LIKE the French Car Forum by xantia_v6 » 17 Feb 2016, 20:49 » In Forum News, Announcements and Issues »

Liked 5 times this year Discontinuation of Tapatalk Support by GiveMeABreak » 28 May 2017, 23:20 » In Forum News, Announcements and Issues »

Announcements

Statistics

Last post

Notice to all Photobucket Users

Last post by GiveMeABreak « 11 Jul 2017, 18:29
Replies: 110
by GiveMeABreak » 30 Jun 2017, 14:11
1

…

4

5

6

7

8
First post

For those of you who use Photobucket as an image hosting provider, you may be aware that as of 28th June 2017, Photobucket changed their TOS (Terms of Service).

As a result, they have now locked all hosted images unless you upgrade to a paid account. This means that for users who have previously added image links from Photobucket from basic /...

Last post

FCF Member Avatars - For Information

Please be aware that we are actively removing any user Avatars that are still embedded and linked to Photobucket that display the 'Dial of Death' image. We have restored the embedded images within posts, but not the user Avatars.

For those who did have a Photobucket-hosted Avatar, you can easily replace it...
Replies: 110
Views: 2678

Last post by GiveMeABreak
11 Jul 2017, 18:29
Notification email delivery issues to some domains

Last post by elma « 05 Jul 2017, 22:31
Replies: 8
by xantia_v6 » 20 Jun 2017, 21:20

First post

Since moving to the new server we are having difficulty with a few email service providers not accepting our notification emails.
We are raising support tickets with the administrators, but in some cases it may take some time to get action. If you are a customer of one of the following email providers, you might like to raise your own support...

Last post

I noted that my hotmail notifications were hitting my Junk, which was surprising. Simply fixed of course just by hitting 'Not Junk'.

That is not unusual behaviour after a change in our email delivery system, but after a few weeks (and a few users telling them that the notifications are not junk), it should settle down.

That happened to me...

Replies: 8
Views: 231

Last post by elma
05 Jul 2017, 22:31
FCF Member Discount - EasyDiagnostics

Last post by GiveMeABreak « 17 Jun 2017, 16:16

by GiveMeABreak » 17 Jun 2017, 16:16

Please note that there is a 15% discount for FCF members from Easydiagnostics as of 17th June 2017. This is for members only and details are in the following link in the members' section:

Replies: 0
Views: 530

Last post by GiveMeABreak
17 Jun 2017, 16:16
New FCF Acceptable Usage Policy (AUP) - Updated Nov. 2016

Last post by GiveMeABreak « 23 Nov 2016, 19:33

by GiveMeABreak » 23 Nov 2016, 19:33

Please note that the French Car Forum has updated the AUP at November 2016. All members are kindly asked to visit the following link and familiarise themselves with the updated policy:

FCF Acceptable Usage Policy

Many thanks
The FCF Admin Team

Replies: 0
Views: 480

Last post by GiveMeABreak
23 Nov 2016, 19:33
Forum Stickers Now Available!!!

Last post by CitroJim « 25 Apr 2017, 17:29
Replies: 60
by xantia_v6 » 30 Oct 2016, 03:02
1

2

3

4

5
First post

The keenly anticipated FrenchCarForum.co.uk stickers have arrived from the manufacturer and are ready for purchase and delivery.

If you have already been contacted by us and offered stickers, you don't need to do anything, they will be delivered shortly.

Anyone else will need to order them by clicking the image below or use the...

Last post

me too how ca i get one or 2

Read the post immediately above in reply to Taffy's question ;)

In short,

Click on this link:
Replies: 60
Views: 9594

Last post by CitroJim
25 Apr 2017, 17:29

Topics

Statistics

Last post

Forum Upgrade June 2017 - Cache Clearing

Last post by GiveMeABreak « 08 Jun 2017, 14:14

by GiveMeABreak » 08 Jun 2017, 14:14

Forthcoming Forum Upgrade, June 2017

There is a likelihood that post-upgrade, some elements of the Forum may not display properly. This will be due to the cached or stored content that browsers hold locally on your device to improve webpage loading.

In preparation for the forthcoming Forum software upgrade (likely to be Monday 12th June between...

Replies: 0
Views: 751

Last post by GiveMeABreak
08 Jun 2017, 14:14
Discontinuation of Tapatalk Support

Last post by daviemck2006 « 01 Jun 2017, 22:23
Replies: 162
by GiveMeABreak » 22 May 2017, 14:39
1

…

7

8

9

10

11
First post

This forum's software will shortly be upgraded to a new version of phpBB (v3.2.0). This will ensure the long term stability and support of the forum. However, as one of the measures to improve the ongoing security of the site, the Tapatalk interface will be permanently disabled.

We realise that this will cause some upset to the few users who...

Last post

I wont be removing TT, as I will still be using it with other forums

Sent from my SM-T585 using Tapatalk
Replies: 162
Views: 7684

Last post by daviemck2006
01 Jun 2017, 22:23
Diagnostic Equipment Advice

Last post by myglaren « 18 Nov 2016, 18:06

by myglaren » 18 Nov 2016, 18:06

Please note the following points when using Lexia, Planet or Clip diagnostic equipment!

A Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) and associated software such as Diagbox, Lexia, and Peugeot Planet 2000 are professional-level diagnostic tools. Extreme care should be taken when using these devices as incorrect use may adversely affect your vehicle...

Replies: 0
Views: 526

Last post by myglaren
18 Nov 2016, 18:06
Now you can really LIKE the French Car Forum

Last post by xantia_v6 « 21 Feb 2016, 05:33
Replies: 60
by xantia_v6 » 17 Feb 2016, 20:49
1

2

3

4

5
First post

Still no "Like" button! I'm outraged that we are expected to articulate our impressions, rather than just click an icon...
You may notice that like icons have appeared at the bottom right hand side of forum posts, and there is an extra box appearing at the top of the index page and forum pages.

Well... Following a successful rolloout...

Last post

While I have yet to use the Like/Love feature, I am already getting irritated by the fact that, whenever somebody Likes/Loves a comment I get shown all of the Like/Love action (as opposed to just the once since I last saw them). It clutters up the home page when I log back in.
As an experiment, I have added another option to the user profile that...
Replies: 60
Views: 11056

Last post by xantia_v6
21 Feb 2016, 05:33
Attention Potential New Members!!!

Last post by CitroJim « 04 Nov 2011, 18:36

by CitroJim » 04 Nov 2011, 18:36

All new member signups are scrutinised by the admin team before activation.

To assist the admins in this task each potential new member must provide a "Location" a list of "My Cars", at least one of which should be French. This is not some elitist thing but one of a number of measures to evaluate registration request to keep...

Replies: 0
Views: 2810

Last post by CitroJim
04 Nov 2011, 18:36
Server Maintenance 30/6/2017 - Completed

Last post by xantia_v6 « 01 Jul 2017, 10:02
Replies: 9
by xantia_v6 » 29 Jun 2017, 19:12

First post

Our hosting company has scheduled a maintenance operation on Friday 30/6/2017. This site should be off line for approximately 30 minutes, some time after 21:00 BST.
The purpose of the maintenance is to replace the server RAM with bigger, faster devices, but I am not sure if we will see any direct speed benefits.

Last post

To be honest, I don't think that we will see any benefit, as we don't get any more RAM, and the forum speed is more limited by processor speed and disk access time than RAM speed.

Replies: 9
Views: 374

Last post by xantia_v6
01 Jul 2017, 10:02
Posting photos.

Last post by xantia_v6 « 30 Jun 2017, 19:25
Replies: 64
by Gibbo2286 » 04 Mar 2017, 12:36
1

2

3

4

5
First post

I've been using Photobucket for putting images up but it seems to have all gone to pot recently, tried for ages yesterday without any success.
Any tips?

Last post

It is good that you got your image to post.

I have found that there is a bug fix in the exif handling library that the forum uses, and (at least for MikeTs files), the problem is gone in the release candidate for the next version of phpBB. I can't give a date for when we will be installing the next version (which is only a minor update release),...
Replies: 64
Views: 888

Last post by xantia_v6
30 Jun 2017, 19:25
Forum maintenance Monday 12/06/2017 - Completed

Last post by wurlycorner « 20 Jun 2017, 19:27
Replies: 100
by xantia_v6 » 03 Jun 2017, 08:00
1

…

3

4

5

6

7
First post

On Monday, 12/06/2017 I will be taking this forum off-line to move it to a new server.

As part of the server transfer, all the operating system and support software will be upgraded to latest versions and the phpBB forum software will have a major upgrade to V3.2.0.

As one of the measures to improve the ongoing security of the site, the...

Last post

Yep now working fine :)
Thanks and well done.
Replies: 100
Views: 3732

Last post by wurlycorner
20 Jun 2017, 19:27
Phone won't stay logged in...

Last post by Zelandeth « 06 Jun 2017, 12:17
Replies: 26
by Zelandeth » 03 Nov 2016, 18:21
1

2
First post

This started around the time of the most recent switchover to HTTPS.

Desktops are all unaffected, but on my phone as soon as I navigate away from the site I find I have to log back in on my return. So long as I leave the tab open and don't leave the site it seems fine - even overnight.

Running Dolphin browser version 11.5.11 on Android 6.0 on a...

Last post

Thanks for taking the time to look into it. So far it seems to be behaving today.

I'll report back on whether that remains the case. Definitely doesn't seem worth investigating any further time into with the upgrade so close down the road though.
Replies: 26
Views: 1363

Last post by Zelandeth
06 Jun 2017, 12:17
User Selectable Large Font Size

Last post by Michel « 02 Jun 2017, 08:49
Replies: 10
by xantia_v6 » 28 May 2017, 06:52

First post

As a solution to the issue of the forum font being too small for some users on some portable devices, we will be implementing a user-selected option to increase the font size.

This scheme is currently prototyped on a test forum that is located at (it will be live here after our next software upgrade in a few weeks).

If you log into fonts and...

Last post

I'm not sure I follow the need for this anyway. On both my Android devices I can simply pinch and zoom in or out to make the text bigger or smaller as I wish.

Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
The subtlety is that if you make thinks larger by pinch and zoom, the whole page expands, and then you have to scroll backwards and forwards to see the...

Replies: 10
Views: 442

Last post by Michel
02 Jun 2017, 08:49
A request for admin

Last post by daviemck2006 « 28 May 2017, 01:04
Replies: 6
by daviemck2006 » 27 May 2017, 00:57

First post

Would it be possible to make a photo selected for an avatar to automatically resize to the correct size. I have tried on numerous occasions to set an avatar and failed because I have no idea how to resize photos on the phone/tablet.

Last post

Its just on for a laugh just now as I am learning, and to try to lighten my mood a bit lol

Replies: 6
Views: 337

Last post by daviemck2006
28 May 2017, 01:04
Forum outage 26/05/2017 - now resolved

Last post by xantia_v6 « 26 May 2017, 09:33

by xantia_v6 » 26 May 2017, 09:33

The FCF forum was down for some hours during the night.

This was due to a log file run-away that used all of the available disk space on the server.
The root cause is not yet known, but is not believed to be due to any recent changes to the server configuration. It could have been the result of some cyber attack on the site, or it could have been...

Replies: 0
Views: 227

Last post by xantia_v6
26 May 2017, 09:33
Scrolling in Forum.....???

Last post by xantia_v6 « 05 May 2017, 04:46
Replies: 7
by hamster99 » 04 May 2017, 20:15

First post

Anyone else having this problem??............

When I am on the FCF site the scroll wheel on my mouse doesn't work.............scroll bars are fine and if a link from a post opens in the same window the scrolling works.. :? :?

Strange......

Last post

Anyone else having this problem??............

When I am on the FCF site the scroll wheel on my mouse doesn't work.............scroll bars are fine and if a link from a post opens in the same window the scrolling works.. :? :?

Strange......
It sounds like a focus issue, maybe there is some "hidden" pop-up which has stolen the focus....

Replies: 7
Views: 454

Last post by xantia_v6
05 May 2017, 04:46
Poll

Last post by CitroJim « 14 Mar 2017, 07:05
Replies: 1
by xantiamanic » 13 Mar 2017, 20:26

First post

Can we assume that the poll, now closed and locked, can be classed as a 'once in a generation poll' as regards the proposed changes?

If so, i can head into an early retirement at peace, no more image driven 'subforums' with 'pictures' please ..... although i note that the closing post on the discussion seems to leave the issue itself open.

Last post

Mike, we are always striving to make this forum the best and offer new benefits and improvements. This policy does mean that from time to time new things will be trialled...

I think we have learned from this that before invoking any significant usability changes the democratic process must be followed...

You can therefore rest assured.

Replies: 1
Views: 423

Last post by CitroJim
14 Mar 2017, 07:05
A suggestion.

Last post by white exec « 03 Mar 2017, 16:52
Replies: 2
by Gibbo2286 » 03 Mar 2017, 14:07

First post

I often read posts and think 'if I knew whereabouts the poster lived I might be able to pop round and help/advise.' but frequently there is no location listed in the user profile.

I wonder if it would be possible to persuade users to add, say, just the first three digits of their postcode in their profile.

Last post

...or four digits, if your "first half" runs to four. A really good idea.

Replies: 2
Views: 343

Last post by white exec
03 Mar 2017, 16:52
Image file upload facility added to the forum

Last post by xantia_v6 « 16 Jan 2017, 23:00
Replies: 19
by xantia_v6 » 07 Jan 2017, 20:13
1

2
First post

We are happy to announce that we have added the facility to upload images to the forum, so that in most cases it is no longer necessary to host image files on external sites.

See for more information.

You will see that we have quite a few rules on copyright of images, this is because we cannot take any risk of having legal action taken against...

Last post

I can see your issue now. I don't have an immediate fix, but as a workaround, you can right-click the image link and open it in a new tab, which will leave your original tab intact.
Replies: 19
Views: 2146

Last post by xantia_v6
16 Jan 2017, 23:00
iPad login

Last post by white exec « 17 Nov 2016, 11:17
Replies: 2
by white exec » 17 Nov 2016, 10:05

First post

Currently unable to Log in to FCF on iPad - all ok on PC.
After hitting Log in and entering ID and pwd, nothing happens; screen remains on Log in.
Just me?

Last post

That was it, Mike. Sorted.
Thanks.

Replies: 2
Views: 471

Last post by white exec
17 Nov 2016, 11:17
Forum software update 06/11/16

Last post by xantia_v6 « 06 Nov 2016, 02:26

by xantia_v6 » 06 Nov 2016, 02:26

I have performed a minor software version upgrade. There should be no impact for users, let me know if you observe any unusual behavior.

Replies: 0
Views: 468

Last post by xantia_v6
06 Nov 2016, 02:26
Site reconfigured to use secure (https://) browsing protocols

Last post by Paul-R « 01 Nov 2016, 20:29
Replies: 26
by xantia_v6 » 29 Sep 2016, 06:16
1

2
First post

The site is now in secure mode again.

I have upgraded this site to use SSL encryption on all locally hosted content. This means that data flowing between your browser and this site (in both directions) is encrypted and cannot (in normal circumstances) be eaves-dropped.

On the front page and other pages you should see the secure padlock symbol...

Last post

Certainly no speed problems for me.
Replies: 26
Views: 1594

Last post by Paul-R
01 Nov 2016, 20:29
French Car Forum - Car Sticker Poll

Last post by GiveMeABreak « 30 Sep 2016, 23:53
Replies: 32
by GiveMeABreak » 20 Sep 2016, 16:21
1

2

3
First post

Thanks for Taking the Poll :)

Last post

Oh I see! I didn't realise there was a poll before this one.
There wasn't a previous actual 'Poll', but there was a lot of designs that we posted ad-hoc in the thread for members to comment on and make suggestions - so a lot of tweaks and changes until we finalised the 4 circular and 4 rectangular designs that have culminated in the vote or Poll....
Replies: 32
Views: 2128

Last post by GiveMeABreak
30 Sep 2016, 23:53
Forum font question

Last post by myglaren « 07 Aug 2016, 13:16
Replies: 3
by white exec » 07 Aug 2016, 11:18

First post

Sometimes need to print out of few pages from the Forum.
No problem with graphics, photos, headers etc., but the simple body text of posts gets badly font-approximated/substituted for me.
Could someone identify the font in use, so I can install it, and get a decent text printout?

It's just this chunk of text (in blue) that's the problem....

Last post

Pleased you found it!
I'm afraid I just copied and pasted it into Libre Office Writer and fiddled with fonts until I found a visual match.

Replies: 3
Views: 787

Last post by myglaren
07 Aug 2016, 13:16
Private Message Problem

Last post by Hell Razor5543 « 04 Aug 2016, 17:55
Replies: 3
by somersetdude » 04 Aug 2016, 17:38

First post

I received a private message from another forum member and have tried replying to it and also sending a PM directly, however the messages stay in my 'Out Box' and don't move to 'Sent Items'.
As I've not had a response to the messages I've sent, I'm wondering if they haven't actually been sent, hence why they are still in my 'Out Box'

Any help...

Last post

You are welcome.

Replies: 3
Views: 696

Last post by Hell Razor5543
04 Aug 2016, 17:55
Forum outage 05/07/2016

Last post by CitroJim « 07 Jul 2016, 17:24
Replies: 12
by xantia_v6 » 05 Jul 2016, 14:45

First post

The forum has been down for a couple of hours due to a database cache file corruption.

I don't know what caused it, and I have only taken the minimal steps to rebuild the cache at this time.

If the problem recurs, I will need to do a more complete cleaning of the database itself, but would rather not do that today.

Last post

Obviously that database was a final product from the Rover factories, if it could crash by itself. I had that error a few times as well. If you have a Citroen version installed do make sure to leave one small problem in it, otherwise it will get confused with being fully functional and crash anyway. :-D

:lol:

MySQL is definitey a Citroen...

Replies: 12
Views: 1020

Last post by CitroJim
07 Jul 2016, 17:24
Foruuuuuuum!

Last post by myglaren « 18 Jun 2016, 16:51
Replies: 8
by white exec » 18 Jun 2016, 12:59

First post

Our lovely Header has lost its superfluous full-stop =D>
but gained another 'u' #-o
Perhaps a go-faster theme ? 8-[

Last post

^^^ :)
Bought that for my grandson but I don't think he has opened it.
They seem to be quite hot on spelling and punctuation at his new school. A very good thing in my opinion.
At his last school they didn't seem bothered to the extent that letters they send to parents and the school's website are practically illegible.
Spelling, grammar and...

Replies: 8
Views: 874

Last post by myglaren
18 Jun 2016, 16:51
Google Chrome

Last post by myglaren « 11 Jun 2016, 11:24
Replies: 16
by jimmymarsbar » 09 Jun 2016, 11:55
1

2
First post

Having issues logging in on Google Chrome, as I attempt login, it just goes back to the login page, asking for username and password (login details are correct - doesn't throw up the password incorrect message).

Login works OK on IE

Last post

Same here on Ubuntu and Linux Mint. (Firefox, Chromium & Arora)

Reinstalled Ubuntu last week Jim - dual boot with Mint.
It seems to be working OK again, perhaps they picked up on whatever bugs were affecting it. (16.04 Xenial Xerus ).
Replies: 16
Views: 1460

Last post by myglaren
11 Jun 2016, 11:24
Forum outage 9/6/2016 - 10/6/2016

Last post by xantia_v6 « 11 Jun 2016, 08:56
Replies: 7
by xantia_v6 » 10 Jun 2016, 12:08

First post

Contrary to my earlier message, I have now restored the database as it was late yesterday evening. I think that I have corrected a minor configuration error, and this means that all postings and PMs from yesterday have been restored, but any this morning (there were not many) have been lost.

If you have trouble logging in, please delete your...

Last post

I have just made an additional configuration change to the site cookie ID which should help any users who are still having problems logging in.

Replies: 7
Views: 980

Last post by xantia_v6
11 Jun 2016, 08:56
iPhone won't stay logged in

Last post by BenC5HDi « 11 Jun 2016, 00:20
Replies: 14
by Mandrake » 25 May 2016, 09:17

First post

Hi Admins

A problem I've noticed in the last week or two (I think) is that my iPhone won't stay logged into the forum - every time I receive an email notification and click the link to open it in Safari I find that I am not logged in.

If the post is in the blogs area (which is not visible to users logged out) then I am prompted to log in. I log...

Last post

Works fine for me on Android 6 and on the PC (Windows 10, Chrome)

Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

Replies: 14
Views: 1210

Last post by BenC5HDi
11 Jun 2016, 00:20
New domain

Last post by xantia_v6 « 09 Jun 2016, 13:44
Replies: 2
by vborovic » 09 Jun 2016, 12:43

First post

Is it me, or is the forum now located on .com, instead of .co.uk?

Last post

I have now configured the server so that it accepts connections on the .com domain, but forces the browser back to the .co.uk domain, to avoid some undesirable side effects with phpBB and multiple domains.

Replies: 2
Views: 675

Last post by xantia_v6
09 Jun 2016, 13:44
Beta Release of a Brand New FCF

Last post by CitroJim « 24 May 2016, 09:05
Replies: 53
by CitroJim » 25 Nov 2014, 20:36
1

2

3

4
First post

A brand new version of the phpBB forum software was released on the 1st November. This release was not just an update but a whole new one with lots of new and good features. It is quite a bit richer than the current software.

Quietly behind the scenes I have been testing and configuring it with plans to roll it out as the next incarnation of the...

Last post

Jim - G4MEZ?

Well done James :D That's correct!

Interesting stuff on dyslexia and worth noting in the case of forum readability...
Replies: 53
Views: 6721

Last post by CitroJim
24 May 2016, 09:05
Deletion of Inactive User Accounts

Last post by CitroJim « 16 May 2016, 18:31
Replies: 22
by CitroJim » 23 Jan 2011, 19:27
1

2
First post

From now on, in order to maintain a clean user database on this forum, all accounts that are registered and activated but remain unused (i.e. not logged on to) will be deleted after a period of three months.

Similarly, where accounts have lain dormant with no posts and no logon for a period of six months will be similarly deleted.

We will never...

Last post

Understood!
Replies: 22
Views: 5874

Last post by CitroJim
16 May 2016, 18:31
Email to Hotmal and Outlook Addresses (Resolved)

Last post by CitroJim « 05 May 2016, 12:14
Replies: 1
by CitroJim » 04 May 2016, 17:13

First post

...Is currently blocked and any outgoing email from the forum to either Hotmail or Outlook addresses is being rejected..

We will resolve as soon as possible...

Last post

This issue is now resolved...

Thank you for your patience...

Replies: 1
Views: 1023

Last post by CitroJim
05 May 2016, 12:14
Planned forum outage for maintenance 25/04/2016

Last post by daviemck2006 « 25 Apr 2016, 13:20
Replies: 9
by xantia_v6 » 24 Apr 2016, 18:00

First post

I intend to take the forum off-line for a software upgrade on Monday morning.

All going well, the downtime should be less than 30 minutes, but this is not guaranteed.

Last post

Cor, a 14 month year would be excellent, as long as those two extra months were in the summer!

So I'm going to get the 31st of June for 60 days

Replies: 9
Views: 1083

Last post by daviemck2006
25 Apr 2016, 13:20
Maintenance of Forum E-mail Server and DNS

Last post by CitroJim « 13 Apr 2016, 18:21
Replies: 9
by xantia_v6 » 09 Apr 2016, 06:18

First post

Over the next few days I will be reconfiguring the e-mail server and DNS for frenchcarforum.co.uk and bxclub.co.uk.
This work is required to co-host the email servers with the forum servers (following the relocationof the forum servers a few months ago).

There should be no disruption to the forums or web services, but there may be periods when...

Last post

Good :D Anything that clobbers spam is good in my book... Make it as strict as possible I say..

Replies: 9
Views: 1487

Last post by CitroJim
13 Apr 2016, 18:21
Forum header legibility.

Last post by Xantianut « 22 Jan 2016, 00:19
Replies: 9
by citroenesque » 19 Jan 2016, 11:57

First post

Not sure if it's an issue for all, but at some, broadly 'normal' window widths, the French Car Forum title is lost - in part - against the white of the Renault logo...

A drop shadow or fine outline would solve this :)

Last post

Well, despite being on one of the iPad thingies when I look at this most of the time, I've never had a problem.

Maybe the different platforms do odd things? :mrgreen:

Replies: 9
Views: 1749

Last post by Xantianut
22 Jan 2016, 00:19
Trivial problem...My avatar has gone AWOL

Last post by xantia_v6 « 16 Dec 2015, 05:25
Replies: 5
by NewcastleFalcon » 13 Dec 2015, 10:14

First post

...yes I noticed my little picture of an "Orangina" H-Van went AWOL yesterday evening. Not through any activity on my part to my knowledge, and its probably quite difficult to inadvertently delete an avatar. Hardly ever go to my profile and do anything.

....its replaced for now with a Renault Floride on the N7 courtesy of Thierry Dubois...

Last post

The dog rounded up the missing avatars, and copied them back to their respective pens, but any that have been manually updated since the server move should have been left as they were.

Let me know if there are any still missing.

Replies: 5
Views: 1296

Last post by xantia_v6
16 Dec 2015, 05:25
Forum Outage 11 December 2015...

Last post by xantia_v6 « 14 Dec 2015, 20:17
Replies: 8
by CitroJim » 11 Dec 2015, 14:38

First post

The latest Forum outage from late last night until today was caused once again by a failed Internet Connection to the old host servers.

Following the last outage of this nature a few days ago some contingency plans were made to guard against this eventuality. We did not expect that eventuality to happen quite so soon but it did.

A decision was...

Last post

It would appear that everyone is happy!

I will however be taking the forum off-line for a while in the early hours tomorrow morning (UK time) to do some reconfigurations/upgrades to the database.

Replies: 8
Views: 1432

Last post by xantia_v6
14 Dec 2015, 20:17
Unscheduled Forum Outage 08/12/15

Last post by xantia_v6 « 11 Dec 2015, 07:07
Replies: 14
by CitroJim » 08 Dec 2015, 17:49

First post

The outage for most of last night and most of today was caused by an Internet failure.

It was beyond my control..

All is back up now and the Internet connection is looking stable..

Apologies for any inconvenience this outage may have caused.

Last post

Jim's internet connection has been flaky again this morning. We are working on moving the forum to a site with a reliable connection, but that will of course take a little time.

In the meantime, accept our appologies for any interruptions to normal service.

Replies: 14
Views: 1566

Last post by xantia_v6
11 Dec 2015, 07:07
Forum Software Update 23/09/2015

Last post by myglaren « 07 Oct 2015, 20:00
Replies: 7
by xantia_v6 » 22 Sep 2015, 13:49

First post

I will be performing a minor software upgrade on the forum on Wednesday morning, starting sometime between 7:00 and 8:00 BST.

The forum will be off-line for up to 30 minutes during the upgrade.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Xantia V6

Last post

Like an old schooler, I use my browsing history to re-open this Forum's front page. Depending on the other topic headings, the Index may be almost anywhere within the collated URLs of specific pages within the site.

Can there be a tweak to the index page somehow, so it is pretty much guaranteed to come top of the list?
If I have understood...

Replies: 7
Views: 1576

Last post by myglaren
07 Oct 2015, 20:00
Attention Virginmedia customers

Last post by falling-out-with-my-car « 22 Aug 2015, 14:01
Replies: 5
by Xaccers » 09 Jun 2012, 21:27

First post

Back in the days of NTL, they used to run a load of Inktomi transparent proxy servers, basically a bunch of over worked under powered servers that would fetch the web pages you were after and pass them to you, except when more often than not they didn't work.
Quite often if the proxy you were going through was feeling poorly, web browsing would be...

Last post

Hello Xac,

yes the engine is running beautifully its the ancillaries that are the problem.

I was having a lot of trouble with packet loss whilst on VM Cable 50meg broardband.
for three months I had 100% packet loss every 30 mins I now have a superhub which solved the problem immediately
their standard hubs are prone to packet loss it is an...

Replies: 5
Views: 3307

Last post by falling-out-with-my-car
22 Aug 2015, 14:01
Forum Software Update 13 June 2015

Last post by CitroJim « 13 Jun 2015, 05:27
Replies: 4
by CitroJim » 12 Jun 2015, 18:43

First post

I'll be updating the forum software and patching the application/database servers in the early hours of Saturday Morning..

There will be a short outage whilst the updates takes place...

I estimate no more than 30 minutes..

The updates are routine security patches and offer no enhanced functionality or new features.

Start time is likely to be...

Last post

All done and dusted.. We are now updated and patched :-D

Have a lovely weekend!

Replies: 4
Views: 1833

Last post by CitroJim
13 Jun 2015, 05:27
Moderators Wanted (Roles now filled)

Last post by CitroJim « 06 Jun 2015, 05:30
Replies: 2
by CitroJim » 01 Jun 2015, 17:36

First post

We are looking to expand the number of FCF Moderators and invite applications from any long-standing members who would like to be considered for the role.

Duties include:

1. Identifying and quarantining spam posts;
2. Identifying posters of spam and/or objectionable material to the admins;
3. Editing posts to remove objectionable, inflammatory...

Last post

The following have been appointed as Global Moderators:

Elma

Peter.N.

Xantia_V6 has been appointed as an Administrator

Welcome Gentlemen!

Replies: 2
Views: 2022

Last post by CitroJim
06 Jun 2015, 05:30
Forum Maintenance - Friday 3rd April

Last post by CitroJim « 04 Apr 2015, 03:28
Replies: 14
by CitroJim » 01 Apr 2015, 13:41

First post

I shall be taking the forum down early in the morning of Good Friday to install a whole raft of patches and updates to the forum web and database servers...

I expect the work to take place at around 05:00 BST and take about 30 minutes...

I apologise here and now for any inconvenience this may cause...

Last post

All work now completed successfully :-D

And completed at silly o’clock even by my standards!

I was suffering an attack of sleeplessness so thought I'd so something useful...

Replies: 14
Views: 2487

Last post by CitroJim
04 Apr 2015, 03:28
BST

Last post by myglaren « 29 Mar 2015, 23:09

by myglaren » 29 Mar 2015, 23:09

Don't forget to change to BST in your User Control Panel!

Replies: 0
Views: 1442

Last post by myglaren
29 Mar 2015, 23:09
Forum Software Update 9th March 2015 *Complete*

Last post by CitroJim « 09 Mar 2015, 05:35
Replies: 1
by CitroJim » 08 Mar 2015, 18:47

First post

Very early tomorrow morning (Monday 9th around 04:30 GMT) I'll be taking the forum off-line for about 30 minutes to update it to the latest version..

This update is a security/bugfix only and you'll notice no changes as a normal user...

Sorry... The boldly new version with tons of lovely new features languishes in the wings with serious and as...

Last post

Update completed...

Apparently successfully!

Replies: 1
Views: 1844

Last post by CitroJim
09 Mar 2015, 05:35
Changes To Your Forum Account Settings - *Please Read*

Last post by PeteEd « 25 Feb 2015, 15:13
Replies: 5
by CitroJim » 21 Feb 2015, 18:05

First post

If you require any changes to be made to your forum account settings, please only PM such requests to the admins or if you have no access to the forum for any reason, use only the admin contact link on the forum . DO NOT email such requests direct to the forum email address. Any so received will be ignored.

Remember password resets, providing...

Last post

If you mark the thread as read with Tapatalk it will stop reappearing.

Replies: 5
Views: 2869

Last post by PeteEd
25 Feb 2015, 15:13
Outage Early Hours 21st January 2015

Last post by CitroJim « 23 Jan 2015, 18:32
Replies: 7
by CitroJim » 21 Jan 2015, 05:26

First post

Sorry for the outage..

The Internet Router had a funny turn...

Last post

I will be away tomorrow most of the day so if the Internet drops tomorrow it could be down for a while..

I therefore offer my apologies in advance :)

If it happens too often now I'll replace the router although our local exchange occasionally has technical issues that cause a drop for no apparent reason...

Replies: 7
Views: 2013

Last post by CitroJim
23 Jan 2015, 18:32
Forum Bank Account Closure

Last post by CitroJim « 25 Nov 2014, 06:51
Replies: 5
by CitroJim » 08 Oct 2014, 16:26

First post

Some five years ago now I opened a bank account for the BXC and FCF when it was anticipated the forums would have to be commercially hosted and regular payments and fundraising would be required to meet the costs.

Thankfully that never happened and since then the forums have enjoyed free hosting and very low running costs. As a result the forum...

Last post

Thanks Homer :-D

Replies: 5
Views: 6703

Last post by CitroJim
25 Nov 2014, 06:51
Forum Routine Maintenance 22nd October

Last post by CitroJim « 24 Oct 2014, 08:04
Replies: 8
by CitroJim » 19 Oct 2014, 07:29

First post

I shall be carrying out some routine maintenance on the forums in the early hours of Wednesday morning that may result in a short outage.

One of the tasks is to rotate the Apache Web Server logs which necessitates a restart of Apache.

I'm really quite staggered at their growth rate.. Shows how popular the forums are :)

From now on I'll be...

Last post

That's good to hear Steve :-D

The FCF Apache log grows like topsy. It was over 2GB in size :shock:

A few updates were applied to the server and again that'll now be a regular Wednesday job.

It'll be rotated at least weekly from now on under a cron job....

Replies: 8
Views: 2569

Last post by CitroJim
24 Oct 2014, 08:04
Northern Mike left the FCF fold again

Last post by Hell Razor5543 « 20 Oct 2014, 12:12
Replies: 2
by citronut » 19 Oct 2014, 21:27

First post

i heard this from the horses mouth today,

he will be missed yet again,

i always enjoy reading his threads/exploits/

so please come back and just ignore the twerpt that offend you to the point of you leaving this unique forum,

im sure theres more members on here you get on with than not

Last post

I hope he will as well. I think it would be safe to say he can be a bit 'colourful'!

Replies: 2
Views: 1953

Last post by Hell Razor5543
20 Oct 2014, 12:12
Forum Upgrade and Move on 1st October *Complete*

Last post by CitroJim « 04 Oct 2014, 19:14
Replies: 76
by CitroJim » 22 Sep 2014, 20:31
1

2

3

4

5

6
First post

Unless you hear to the contrary I shall be moving the forum to a shiny brand-new server and upgrading the forum software to the latest version on the morning of the 1st October.

I shall also take the opportunity to repair the currently broken Tapatalk installation.

The new sever is indeed that, brand-spanking new and running 64 bit CentOS 7. It...

Last post

That's a good thought :) Thanks!

Sent from my Lumia 900 using Tapatalk
Replies: 76
Views: 12998

Last post by CitroJim
04 Oct 2014, 19:14

New Topic

187 topics

Return to Board Index

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum