Updated Forum software

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Updated Forum software

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We were getting bombarded by spam so we decided it was necessary to upgrade to the latest version of the phpBB software. I am very happy with the results. The forum will be much easier to maintain and I like the new appearance.

Please take a look and tell me what you think. I know it will take a little getting used to at first but in the long run it was the right thing to do.

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Looks great.
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It looks nice and I'm sure it will work better. One thing - its doesn't seem to remember my auto-login. I'm pretty sure I have the needed "cookies" settings. It remembers my name/password; it just forgets to log me in.

Also, are there any options that can be used when when invoking, such is automatically look for new posts?
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Same for me, I will have to figure out how to auto-log-in. I have that option set for yes but it is not working.
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Looks good - appreciate your continuing efforts!
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My thanks too, for taking on the tough jobs.
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Sam,

What a surprise. We're out on the boat, and today is the first internet access we've had. The forum looks absolutely fabulous.
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hi sam.

as a nay sayer, i find it harder to tell what is new since i visited last.
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I also can't seem to get the auto login to work. Requires me to login each time.

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Circle on the left turns red with new messages.

Auto login is a know issue, seems to be a cookies setting I need to figure out.

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The new format just takes a little getting used to, especially the new display colors. Except for the auto-login glitch, the new forum is fine. The avatar problem I was having is fixed, at least on my computer.
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After 4 months without internet, I got right in to the Forum and it looks great! Thanks SO much for all of your effort.
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Figured out the auto login bug. Give it a try now, mine is finally working!

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Auto login is working, (at least on my computer). Thanks!
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Works for me also. Many Thanks!
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