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Forum Information => News and Announcements => Topic started by: Windsor on November 21, 2014, 08:19:25 PM

Title: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Windsor on November 21, 2014, 08:19:25 PM
Several parts of the forum are currently under maintenance and wont be accessible for a couple of hours. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: DaisyMeRollin on November 21, 2014, 09:51:41 PM
Ah. Maintenance. I assumed you had to take the toys away for bad behavior.  :lol:

Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: DaFluffs on November 21, 2014, 10:59:56 PM
ROFL.....

But don't give him any ideas, though......
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Macrobug on November 21, 2014, 11:20:04 PM
If we all have one big collective temper tantrum do you think he will give them back?  :mad11:
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: DaFluffs on November 21, 2014, 11:39:52 PM
Nah.... something tells me he's used to women's temper tantrums.

I say we hunt him down, hang him by his [insert whatever body part comes to mind] and torture him until he gives us what we want.

Remember.... Santa was run over by a reindeer.... probably his fault.
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: TLLK on November 21, 2014, 11:58:52 PM
Quote from: DaisyMeRollin on November 21, 2014, 09:51:41 PM
Ah. Maintenance. I assumed you had to take the toys away for bad behavior.  :lol:


:goodpost: :lol:
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: HereditaryPrincess on November 22, 2014, 05:09:49 PM
I had wondered why the forums had been looking smaller lately, thanks for the notice @Windsor. Do you know when we will be able to see and post in the forums that are under maintenance?

Quote from: DaisyMeRollin on November 21, 2014, 09:51:41 PM
Ah. Maintenance. I assumed you had to take the toys away for bad behavior.  :lol:

:teehee:
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Jenee on November 22, 2014, 06:33:08 PM
Monday at the latest :)
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: HereditaryPrincess on November 23, 2014, 04:20:58 PM
^^^ Thank you, @Jenee - the forums look so small without the extra sections! :)
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: PaulaB on November 24, 2014, 02:35:48 PM
Its monday now and no boards please can we have them back now.
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Windsor on November 24, 2014, 03:16:07 PM
They should be back online later this afternoon.  :hug: :xmas6:
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Windsor on November 24, 2014, 06:26:43 PM
Full access has been restored to the various areas of the site that were offline over the weekend. During this time, we have taken the opportunity to reshape how the forum looks, and will announce shortly further changes. Please bare with us as this is still a working progress, but at least no more downtime will be required.

:hug:
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: TLLK on November 24, 2014, 06:38:55 PM
Thank you for the update Windsor.

Double post auto-merged: November 25, 2014, 01:30:05 AM


Is there a new policy for the Cambridge/Harry threads? I've noticed that two boards in these forums state that they are not being closely moderated.
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Kia on November 25, 2014, 08:02:13 AM
where is the Socialites & Royal Acquaintances thread?
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: SophieChloe on November 25, 2014, 08:42:03 AM
Under "Royal Relatives & Acquaintances"

Socialites & Royal Acquaintances (http://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?board=132.0)
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Jenee on November 25, 2014, 01:58:11 PM
Quote from: TLLK on November 24, 2014, 06:38:55 PM
Thank you for the update Windsor.

Double post auto-merged: November 25, 2014, 01:30:05 AM


Is there a new policy for the Cambridge/Harry threads? I've noticed that two boards in these forums state that they are not being closely moderated.

Just that- those two boards will not be moderated (except for spam or items that may land us in legal trouble) so members are expected to self moderate- I.e. Follow the rules and handle disagreements on their own. Those boards are designed for non-serious chit chat, so we don't anticipate this being a problem.
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: cate1949 on November 26, 2014, 05:42:40 AM
very nice reorganization - thank you mods!
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: HereditaryPrincess on November 28, 2014, 05:45:56 PM
Thanks for the update! It's rather easy to work my way around the forum's new look. :)

I have a question though – my thread where we can guess names for Baby Cambridge No. Two isn't in William and Kate's forum, I've been through the threads and it still isn't there. Is it possible if I could get it back, or is it perhaps somewhere where I haven't looked?
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Windsor on November 28, 2014, 05:50:38 PM
Thanks very much. I am glad you find the new look easy to work through.

The threads you have mentioned are still available, for example: HERE (http://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=71773.0) is the 'Guess the Name of Baby Cambridge No. Two!' it is now found under the General Chat (http://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?board=175.0) section of the Cambridge Boards, you will also find all other similar threads there. Only official/current events thread will appear on the main Cambridge boards, all other things like fashion, baby names, etc will appear in the General Chat section.  :hug:

Do let me know if you need anything further.  :hug:
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: HereditaryPrincess on November 28, 2014, 05:53:53 PM
^^^ Thank you so much for your help, @Windsor. That's pretty neat how we have a 'General Chat' area for the Cambridges. :)
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Windsor on November 28, 2014, 05:56:28 PM
The same set up has also been created for Prince Harry - the same rules apply, official/work related/current events on the main board, while all other things like girlfriends, gossip, fashion in the General Chat section.  :hug:
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Jenee on November 28, 2014, 10:30:51 PM
Funny how we have come full circle... The oldies will remember the "dens" @Windsor @mediastar
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Windsor on November 28, 2014, 11:10:29 PM
Absolutely!
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: HereditaryPrincess on November 29, 2014, 05:25:49 PM
Thanks, @Windsor. Am I correct in thinking that those boards are not moderated and meant for light hearted discussions, whereas the main boards about William, Kate and Harry are moderated?
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Windsor on November 29, 2014, 08:17:41 PM
@HereditaryPrincess that is correct! In the chat sections, we encourage members to use self restraint to avoid debates spiraling out of control.
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Jennifer on December 05, 2014, 12:36:37 PM
When I click on some of the categories and topic threads on this website, I get this message:

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.


Does this have something to do with the maintenance of the forum ?  Maybe this just happens from my internet connection problems.
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Windsor on December 05, 2014, 12:43:05 PM
We are currently having database connection problems. I am working through this issue now. I hope it will be fixed shortly. In the mean time, if it happens just give it a few seconds and try again.  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Jennifer on December 05, 2014, 10:28:49 PM
Thanks, Windsor. Whenever I see the error message, I will try to reload the page.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: wannable on December 07, 2014, 02:18:54 PM
Has the chat section per BRF Royals privatized for login members view only prompted more influx of guest subscribing to the RIF? If not, idea - promote the chat sections where guest may know that the chat section can be viewed only by login.
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Jenee on December 08, 2014, 08:37:16 PM
Hey wannable... it doesn't seem to have made a difference in average # of registrations per week. We closed those sections to guests because we're not moderating them... they're private just as an added protection for the forum. There are several sections only available through log-in... the chat boards and all the non-royal boards too. Promoting those areas is not a bad idea...
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Jenee on December 08, 2014, 09:04:00 PM
Quote from: Jennifer on December 05, 2014, 12:36:37 PM
When I click on some of the categories and topic threads on this website, I get this message:

Connection Problems
Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.


Does this have something to do with the maintenance of the forum ?  Maybe this just happens from my internet connection problems.


FYI @Windsor I'm getting this error today
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: wannable on December 15, 2014, 10:00:17 PM
Quote from: Jenee on December 08, 2014, 08:37:16 PM
Hey wannable... it doesn't seem to have made a difference in average # of registrations per week. We closed those sections to guests because we're not moderating them... they're private just as an added protection for the forum. There are several sections only available through log-in... the chat boards and all the non-royal boards too. Promoting those areas is not a bad idea...

Thank you.

Another question, I'm a bit confused where to open a new thread.

A new article should be posted in general chat where there's no moderation or in the view it all section of the board.

Chat section says its for unofficial general chat and discussions, but I've seen new threads with new articles posted there.

TY
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: Jenee on December 16, 2014, 02:09:41 AM
I know, it's getting a little messy and confusing. News articles (current events, etc) should be posted in the main boards. Other articles on fluffy stuff (what Kate wore, etc) and other chatty threads should be posted in the general chat board. The main board is for more serious content.
Title: Re: Sections of the Board Under Maintenance
Post by: wannable on December 16, 2014, 12:49:18 PM
Okay gotcha. Thanks.