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Welcome Aboard!

Marvin the MartianMarvin the Martian Admin Emeritus
edited February 2018 in The Styx
Welcome to the new Ship of Fools!

We hope you like it here. Please feel free to post any comments, observations and impressions of the new software here. Note that actual problems should be posted on the snagging thread.
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  • lowlands_boylowlands_boy Shipmate
    Was completely painless getting on here. Do I have more posts than Mousethief?
  • Marvin the MartianMarvin the Martian Admin Emeritus
    So far, yes you do!
  • ArethosemyfeetArethosemyfeet Shipmate
    All aboard!
  • hatlesshatless Shipmate
    Nice font.
  • Marvin the MartianMarvin the Martian Admin Emeritus
    And the winner of the "First Non-H&A to Register Award" is.....

    A tie between @ferijen and @goperryrevs who both registered at 5:01 according to the software!
  • lowlands_boylowlands_boy Shipmate
    Marvin the Martian wrote: »
    So far, yes you do!

    I'm sure it won't last.
  • ƒuddƒudd Shipmate Posts: 14
    Mmm. Shiny!!!
    Bon voyage, all.
  • Doc TorDoc Tor Admin
    Just don't make the place dirty, okay?
  • ChoristerChorister Shipmate
    Oooh I feel all giddy. Sure I'll feel better after a tot of rum.
  • KyzylKyzyl Shipmate Posts: 12
    edited February 2018
    That seems to have been too easy, but I'm here. Now, how do I get rid of that awful avatar I see?
  • Marvin the MartianMarvin the Martian Admin Emeritus
    Kyzyl wrote: »
    That seems to have too easy, but I'm here. Now, how do I get rid of that awful avatar I see?

    Upload an alternative picture to your profile.
  • NicoleMRNicoleMR Shipmate
    Hi everyone! Lovely to be here.
  • RooKRooK Admin Emeritus
    edited February 2018
    And so it was that Kyzyl had one of the leading post counts...
  • lowlands_boylowlands_boy Shipmate
    Here's an observation - At the time of registering, I had two browsers open (for the purposes of testing something that's nothing to do with the ship). One Google Chrome, one Internet Explorer, so no possibility of any cross over between them.

    I registered in Google Chrome. Got the "confirm your email address" message in Internet Explorer. Followed the "confirm" link from inside Internet Explorer, which opened a new tab in there. Got the "you have confirmed" thing, and I was then logged in anyway, without specifying the password in Internet Explorer.

    An interesting quirk, as I might one day want to log in on IE and it won't have saved the password, as I never needed it. Presumably the confirmation emails are "one shot" and can't be clicked again?
  • Marvin the MartianMarvin the Martian Admin Emeritus
    lowlands_boy wrote: »
    Presumably the confirmation emails are "one shot" and can't be clicked again?

    No idea, as I only used mine once!

    Interesting observation though.
  • BroJamesBroJames Purgatory Host, 8th Day Host
    edited February 2018
    A little bit of delay getting on, but only because my mail client is rebuilding. Going to wander around and see what's what. When I posted did I just get a message that said 'Draft saved'?
  • MaryLouiseMaryLouise Purgatory Host, 8th Day Host
    Not altogether painless, but got here eventually. Adjusting to the new.
  • KyzylKyzyl Shipmate Posts: 12
    RooK wrote: »
    And so it was that Kyzyl had one of the leading post counts...

    I have a few hours free today, maybe I can get back to my oh so impressive old ship count?
  • RossweisseRossweisse Shipmate, 8th Day Host, Hell Host
    Nice digs!
  • lowlands_boylowlands_boy Shipmate
    Marvin the Martian wrote: »
    lowlands_boy wrote: »
    Presumably the confirmation emails are "one shot" and can't be clicked again?

    No idea, as I only used mine once!

    Interesting observation though.

    They are indeed - I just pasted it in to the other browser and got a message saying my address couldn't be verified. Bang goes that game of guessing random hashes to steal someone else's ID. Not that I'd ever do it, and nor am I surprised that the forum software doesn't allow it.
  • lowlands_boylowlands_boy Shipmate
    BroJames wrote: »
    A little bit of delay getting on, but only because my mail client is rebuilding. Going to wander around and see what's what. When I posted did I just get a message that said 'Draft saved'?

    I noticed that drafts seem to save very quickly while composing your post. Less than 60 seconds, certainly. Not sure if/when a subsequent draft is saved.

    Just hanging around on the edit on this post to see.....

    Waiting a bit longer

    Typing a bit more....

    Once per minute I think. Although not sure where the draft goes....
  • KyzylKyzyl Shipmate Posts: 12
    Marvin the Martian wrote: »
    Kyzyl wrote: »
    That seems to have too easy, but I'm here. Now, how do I get rid of that awful avatar I see?

    Upload an alternative picture to your profile.

    Got it.
  • HedgehogHedgehog Shipmate
    Ooooooh! My avatar works! Happy, happy!

    Now to snuffle around the decks and get used to all the new smells!
  • Drifting StarDrifting Star Shipmate Posts: 20
    I see that there are smileys, but how... :smile: - ah, that answers my unasked question. I won't spoil it for other people by telling them the answer. :wink:

    Will there be others?
  • lilbuddhalilbuddha Shipmate
    The look of the New Ship is WRONG! I mean, yes, it is attractive and the colours are calming and so far the layout seems decent. But it is different, so therefore wrong, Wrong, WRONG!
    I will get used to it. Eventually.
  • NOprophet_NØprofitNOprophet_NØprofit Shipmate
    Successfully sailed from old to new. Just a bit of spray and a minor shoal to navigate. Glad to be aboard, and to see others. Kind regards to all!
  • Drifting StarDrifting Star Shipmate Posts: 20
    Drifting Star wrote: »
    I see that there are smileys, but how... :smile: - ah, that answers my unasked question. I won't spoil it for other people by telling them the answer. :wink:

    Will there be others?

    Just discovered that Barnabas has answered my question already in the BBCode thread.

    Oh look! :cookie:
  • Bishops FingerBishops Finger Shipmate
    Well, here I am....(wanders on deck, looking out carefully for pitfalls, obstructions, and traps....).

    Hmm. It'll take a bit of getting used to, but so far Is Not Outrage!

    IJ
  • PigwidgeonPigwidgeon Shipmate
    Wow! Everything's so new and shiny! And I love the freshly-painted smell. Nice job, H&As!
  • Og King of BashanOg King of Bashan Shipmate
    I managed to survive the jump, but the comma in my user name did not, so no one get confused. (Also took an opportunity to update my avatar- I never really tired of Calvin Coolidge, as I still think we probably are cut from the same cloth, but I picked that one before I crossed from globalist libertarian to democratic socialist, so it didn't really fit me anymore.)
  • AnselminaAnselmina Shipmate
    Hooray! Made it! Well done, guys and gals! May all your fabulous work pay off mightily! And the Ship sailed on......!
  • agingjbagingjb Shipmate
    I think I arrived.
  • dogwalkerdogwalker Shipmate Posts: 3
    I feel like I've left an old and leaky but beloved wooden boat for a new one with a steel hull. It's drier and safer, but I know I'll miss the old sounds.
  • Catholic MaxCatholic Max Shipmate Posts: 48
    Hello everyone, it’s nice to be back :smiley:
    The new forum looks great.

    Max.
  • Mr SmiffMr Smiff Shipmate
    Phew, made it! This is very nice indeed!!

    (Formerly Stejjie on the old ship)
  • kingsfoldkingsfold Shipmate
    Bother - left my avatar stored on a different computer. Oh well, will sort tomorrow.
    Glad to be here though, and that it was a painless transfer.
  • Jammy DodgerJammy Dodger Shipmate Posts: 8
    Well I seem to have managed to climb aboard. Everything looks ship shape and Bristol fashion. I'm sure I'll get my sea legs eventually!
  • AnnAnn Shipmate Posts: 15
    Carefully watching as the sides sway together and back and together and ... jump!
  • JapesJapes Shipmate
    edited February 2018
    That was painless. Apart from the minor panic as to where my avatar was saved - all of 30 seconds.

    I also had a bit of confusion as I had both Chrome and Firefox open, as I was registering in Chrome, but the email I checked in Firefox, which is where I mostly use the e-mail I used. But it all seems OK.

  • Marvin the MartianMarvin the Martian Admin Emeritus
    Catholic Max wrote: »
    Hello everyone, it’s nice to be back :smiley:
    The new forum looks great.

    Max.

    Welcome back. Try not to mess it up this time. :smiley:
  • ChelleyChelley Shipmate Posts: 15
    Made it! Now to sort my boots avatar out.
  • ZappaZappa Ecclesiantics Host
    Though I do think "forums" should be "fora" (and yeah I haven't got to the BBC code thread yet but picture Zappa rolling his eyes self-deprecatingly)
  • mrs whibleymrs whibley Shipmate Posts: 27
    Hello all! Just settling into the new Ship with a decent GIN.
  • Catholic MaxCatholic Max Shipmate Posts: 48
    edited February 2018
    Marvin the Martian wrote: »
    Catholic Max wrote: »
    Hello everyone, it’s nice to be back :smiley:
    The new forum looks great.

    Max.

    Welcome back. Try not to mess it up this time. :smiley:
    Marvin the Martian wrote: »
    Catholic Max wrote: »
    Hello everyone, it’s nice to be back :smiley:
    The new forum looks great.

    Max.

    Welcome back. Try not to mess it up this time. :smiley:

    I’ll be good. :smiley:

    Max.
  • HelenEvaHelenEva Shipmate
    I'm probably being stupid but how do I get into the private board I'm a member of? I used to have a saved link or use the link in a private message I got when I joined.
  • JacobsenJacobsen Shipmate
    Hi - I got here! Didn't even notice the gangplank on the transition. Just need to import my avatar. See you on the snags thread.
  • Marvin the MartianMarvin the Martian Admin Emeritus
    HelenEva wrote: »
    I'm probably being stupid but how do I get into the private board I'm a member of? I used to have a saved link or use the link in a private message I got when I joined.

    You should be able to see it in the boards list (categories link at the top or side of the page). If y U can’t then it means one of us hasn’t made you a member yet. Which board are you after?
  • QohelethQoheleth Shipmate
    Marvin the Martian wrote: »
    And the winner of the "First Non-H&A to Register Award" is.....

    A tie between @ferijen and @goperryrevs who both registered at 5:01 according to the software!

    ... and I tried so hard to be first :(
    [when did I register?] @Marvin the Martian
  • LinnetLinnet Shipmate Posts: 7
    Gosh look it's all new and shiny! *rushes round over-excitedly*

    Congratulations, captain and crew.
  • Marvin the MartianMarvin the Martian Admin Emeritus
    Qoheleth wrote: »
    Marvin the Martian wrote: »
    And the winner of the "First Non-H&A to Register Award" is.....

    A tie between @ferijen and @goperryrevs who both registered at 5:01 according to the software!

    ... and I tried so hard to be first :(
    [when did I register?] @Marvin the Martian

    5:03 according to the software.
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