What happened to "My Posts"

Miko · #1 21-10-2010, 01:16 AM

Before the site crashed, there was a "My Posts" link, did that go somewhere? Is there anywhere I can view what topics I post on, because I keep forgetting where I posted :P

This "User CP" looks confusing too, it used to say profile, right?

thanks :)

Kaere · #2 21-10-2010, 01:22 AM

Yes, these things were add-ons that disappeared after the crash. Our technical person does know about them and is working on finding out how to re-add them. You can search your posts from your profile ("See all posts by...").

UserCP used to say Accounts & Settings I believe.

Miko · #3 21-10-2010, 02:24 AM

thanks for the info Kaere, at least I know how to get to it now :)

#4 25-10-2010, 12:13 AM

Couldn't you just add something in your programming that allows users to find their posts?
How hard is it, sorry to sound rude I don't mean to come off that way, but I'm a new user and I'm finding it very difficult to stay on this site and enjoy finding my way around. It's quite difficult as the newb to track your posts for replies etc...
Again, I didn't mean to come off as rude.

#5 25-10-2010, 12:19 AM

They have to go to either vbulletin.com or vbulletin.org and have to install the modification or hack (whichever one) through the actual system itself, it isn't like just downloading something and voila it's on the board. They have to go INTO their systems (MySQL sound familiar to you?). It all depends on what it is.

Edit: You know what it takes to install just a skin for the board? You need to re-install everything you added into the system for the new skin as well. All that work could take hours to make sure it's all in there.

Silver · #6 25-10-2010, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drella

Couldn't you just add something in your programming that allows users to find their posts?
How hard is it, sorry to sound rude I don't mean to come off that way, but I'm a new user and I'm finding it very difficult to stay on this site and enjoy finding my way around. It's quite difficult as the newb to track your posts for replies etc...
Again, I didn't mean to come off as rude.

As mentioned by Kaere, you can go to your profile and click on 'see all posts by'.
I've done it, it's practically the same thing. This was a MAJOR crash and has had to be piece-mealed back together, and it's a slow process to put things back the way they were. I'm no teckie, but I know it's not a simple matter to slap every little detail back the way it was. Please, do be patient.
Thank you.
Silvergirl

#7 25-10-2010, 05:37 AM

I did apologize for coming off strongly, but I guess people ignore details.

#8 25-10-2010, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rumar

They have to go to either vbulletin.com or vbulletin.org and have to install the modification or hack (whichever one) through the actual system itself, it isn't like just downloading something and voila it's on the board. They have to go INTO their systems (MySQL sound familiar to you?). It all depends on what it is.

Edit: You know what it takes to install just a skin for the board? You need to re-install everything you added into the system for the new skin as well. All that work could take hours to make sure it's all in there.

When did this crash take place and you may want to consider the amount of sarcasm you use, it comes off as quite offensive and this really isn't making it a good experience to be on here.....?

Kaere · #9 25-10-2010, 05:06 PM

Hello Drella,

The crash happened about three weeks ago now. Our volunteer staffers and technical people are doing everything they can to get things up and going the way it used to be but we did lose over three years worth of improvements. Rumar was not being sarcastic - just trying to explain that what we're dealing with isn't as easy as we'd like it to be. It's been a stressful time for everyone who considers SF as a home away from home.

I think we all miss the My Posts option, but you can search your posts from your profile as well as by using the search function. A little awkward perhaps, but it works.

#10 25-10-2010, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaere

Hello Drella,

The crash happened about three weeks ago now. Our volunteer staffers and technical people are doing everything they can to get things up and going the way it used to be but we did lose over three years worth of improvements. Rumar was not being sarcastic - just trying to explain that what we're dealing with isn't as easy as we'd like it to be. It's been a stressful time for everyone who considers SF as a home away from home.

I think we all miss the My Posts option, but you can search your posts from your profile as well as by using the search function. A little awkward perhaps, but it works.

I've managed just recently to find my way around, but I won't lie, it was a challenge. Thanks for replying.