TECH HELP NEEDED: Assistance with Forum Use

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:50 pm

Sorry, what we've got is what we've got. It's a free phpBB database. We have not been able to find any sensitivity setting on it, ever.

If someone with real, certified technical skills wants to upgrade us to a newer version and can do so without killing all the old posts and old data, i'm willing to listen and willing to make the change.

AmaSarah · Unread post by **AmaSarah** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:17 am

Also, just go outside and use google. It works really well. Include the words Lucky Mojo in your search words and it'll reference right back to the forum. That's how I do all my searches now. good luck

Wild at Heart · Unread post by **Wild at Heart** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:05 am

Yep, enter Google's search, type: site:www.forum.luckymojo.com, and then enter your search criteria

jctriumph · Unread post by **jctriumph** » Sun May 06, 2012 5:10 pm

i tried to send a private message to a member an dit appears its in my outbox, how do i send it out of my outbox, I don't have any "sent" messages

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Wed May 09, 2012 12:25 pm

Please do not double post! It is not allowed on the forum. If a message you sent appears in your Outbox it means that the message HAS been sent, but the recipient HAS NOT opened and read it yet. It will be listed as SENT when it is opened and read, so you know when, and if, the person has received it.

euphemia · Unread post by **euphemia** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:45 pm

catherineyronwode wrote:This is cat, not nagasiva, and i have not yet found a way to solve this problem. The best i know is to notice the DATE of the post i want and then to rummage through the pages looking at the top date on each page until i circle in on the date range and then on the exact date and post i am looking for.

I KNOW there is a way to program this into our software, but i am not a developer and although i have asked many times for tech help, i have so far been unable to find a developer who can handle this and the other tech problems we know exist in the software.

Oh...darn. What a good idea. I hadn't thought of that either.

I just ran into that problem myself. I was searching the honey jar thread -- which is now a whopping 101+ pages long. Eek!

babygirl · Unread post by **babygirl** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:48 pm

Hi, I couldn't find anywhere else to ask this, but I am having problems sending PM's. It says they were sent, but they never leave my outbox and I am not getting replies, and I know they would have replied. If there is anyone that can help me with this I would really appreciate it. Thank you!!

Unread post by **Turnsteel** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:46 am

babygirl wrote:Hi, I couldn't find anywhere else to ask this, but I am having problems sending PM's. It says they were sent, but they never leave my outbox and I am not getting replies, and I know they would have replied. If there is anyone that can help me with this I would really appreciate it. Thank you!!

If a pm is in your outbox it means the person you sent it to has not opened it yet. It was sent,just not read.

babygirl · Unread post by **babygirl** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 6:08 pm

Ooooo. Ok thank you.

GoddessMojo · Unread post by **GoddessMojo** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:17 pm

Hi all!
I'm finding that more and more I don't use my laptop all that much for my daily internet browsing habits, and as a result I don't make it to the forum nearly as often as I used to or would like - it's tough to read in Safari on the little phone screen.

I started looking around at apps for following forums, and I've found a few that work with vBulletin message boards but it appears the forum owners have to install a plugin on their end to make a forum available on the app. Tappatalk seems most popular and to have the most features, but it is a 2.99 app for users and I don't know what the cost of the plugin for the forum owners is.

So I'm curious to know if I'm the only one who would be head over heels to be able to easily access the forums via an app for my iPhone, and also if cat and krewe would be willing to install such a plugin, for those of us who have migrated to using our mobile devices more often than our computers. If there IS a cost for the plugin, perhaps those of us who would use it could send some paypal love to the cause- I know I would...and I'd be happy to offer any technical assistance with it, I do have vBulletin experience.

Thoughts?

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 11:21 pm

Due to my low vision, i will never be able to use a mobile device for internet connectivity. I have a 26 inch wide screen and wish it were bigger.

But of course i am interested in making the forum accessible to all -- no question about that.

As it so happens, we are using an older verion of phpBB forum software and we are currently looking for someone to hire to do some maintenance and upgrades on the forum now anyway. I will keep what you said in mind.

If cost becomes a stumbling block, i'll just ask everyone to buy more oils!

Unread post by **Doctor Hob** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 11:48 pm

My particular vision problems make it almost impossible to use a proper computer. Just keeping up with the chat on the Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Rootwork Hour taxes what little eyesight I have left. I spent my first year being blind using my smartphone for all my internet needs. Recently, I was gifted an iPad, which made things easier, but hardly simple. I have, and will continue to, manage here on the forum, despite my limitations. I would certainly be thrilled at anything that improved its mobile device accessibility.

Fixerkitty · Unread post by **Fixerkitty** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:14 am

I'm an administrator on a couple PHPBB forums and I know that some of my members log in just fine from their tablets. I'd see what web browser you're running--some can work fine with the tablets' software, others don't, and from what I understand it's a matter of trial and error.

Unfortunately I don't know SQL or the main PHP language--another of my admins handles all that for me. I'm basically the Keeper of the Holy Hammer of Ban and the boards' bouncer, so that's pretty much all I know on the subject.

Sorry I can't be of further help. I'd poke around on Google and see what turns up.

GoddessMojo · Unread post by **GoddessMojo** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:56 am

Thanks cat! I'll look around and see what I can find for phpBB- which I've worked with but not in about a decade. The advantages of an app would be that it keeps one logged in, would put all the new messages 'up top', make the (absolutely fine, just not great for mobile) design more useable on a mobile device, make accessing the board simpler for mobile users. With my phone browser, I have to open the browser, wait for it to load, enlarge the screen to be able to hit the login space, type my login each time, wait for the new page to load, enlarge IT so I can clck on titles and page numbers. With an app it would just be - open the app, read the forums, respond, close when done. I honestly think it might increase readership.

As for smartphone use, there are a surprising amount of uses for those with extremely low vision. An ex boyfriend of mine with vision similar to but worse than yours (I've read your descriptions)- essentially totally bline except for shadow and light, uses a 'sonar' type app on his smart phone to navigate new or busy places by himself, got from a residential area in south Austin to downtown via the bus on his own. And is able to use voice activated commands to use most apps.

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:39 pm

I have a company that I can refer you to. I just did business with them. I asked them for help on my site. They are not a fly by night, and they have experience. I will give you their name the next time we speak. The owner lived in California, but now in Florida. It is worth checking out.
They can do an app as well.

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:13 pm

I have constantly been getting a malware error message every time I am in one particular thread. The thread in question is:

candles-trim,-carve,-load,-petition,-pr ... 8s360.html

...and the warning message that comes up, no matter if I am in Google Chrome or Firefox browser, and even after I run a Full Norton System Scan, and clear all cache and history, is as follows:

Warning: Something's Not Right Here!
forum.luckymojo.com contains content from mymetalbin.com, a site known to distribute malware. Your computer might catch a virus if you visit this site.
Google has found malicious software may be installed onto your computer if you proceed. If you've visited this site in the past or you trust this site, it's possible that it has just recently been compromised by a hacker. You should not proceed, and perhaps try again tomorrow or go somewhere else.
We have already notified mymetalbin.com that we found malware on the site. For more about the problems found on mymetalbin.com, visit the Google Safe Browsing diagnostic page.
Go back
If you understand that visiting this site may harm your computer, proceed anyway.

Help improve detection of malware by sending additional data to Google about sites on which you see this warning. This data will be handled in accordance with the Safe Browsing privacy policies.

I would not even think to bring this up, but it keep happening in random threads and it has repeated happened in the above linked thread, especially after I go past page 13-16 and beyond.

stelz · Unread post by **stelz** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:19 pm

I don't get the warnings - I'm using IE at the moment with McAfee virus protection. Not saying that's better or worse, just offering the information in case it can help you guys figure this out.

GoddessMojo · Unread post by **GoddessMojo** » Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:20 am

It's actually not any kind of problem with the browser. I browse on my phone, not a tablet, and dealing with re-sizing each page every time I click and scrolling sideways to read everything...the keyboard in it is just cumbersome and I'm lazy is all. Native built apps often have their own keyboard and navigation built to be easier from the phone, bigger buttons, direct navigation, a mobile design to make viewing on a smaller screen easier.

ACTUALLY...a responsive mobile design for mobile users of the board would do most of those things without an app. I have worked with phpBB, though admittedly not in about 8 years, and I do know php and mySQL, deal with apps, and have message board experience from both front/design end and tech end viewpoints, too. So if you need another hand, you know I'm here.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:14 pm

Hysteria, we don't use chat here because we are often dealing with the learning and teaching of magical spells, conjure tricks, rootwork rituals, and the like -- and we want a more permanent and accessible record of what has been said that we can find using chat software.

That said, there is a chat room associated with the Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Rootwork Hour Radio Show, and you can join it every week while the radio show is on.

Apollo Dark · Unread post by **Apollo Dark** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 5:37 pm

I have noticed something broken in the navigation of the forums.

When attempting to go to the most recent page of a large thread, and clicking the "Newest Post" or newest page number links. Instead of going to that newest page, you are taken to page 1, the oldest page. Once here you then try to click on the latest page, but instead only skip about 4 or 5 pages at a time. This makes for hard navigating when doing this in a thread with more than 100 pages.

Getting this fixed would be a huge thing for me personally, since I do a lot of time responding to and going to posts in these large threads.

jgbg2013+ · Unread post by **jgbg2013+** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:44 pm

Hi, I do not seem to know how to send a private message on this site. My messages when I hit "send", go to the "outbox". I'm baffled. I would like to receive a reading and do not know who to call or contact. I am a licensed and certified clergy, practicing witch (HP), professional intuitive, spiritual and personal advisor; however, I would prefer a reading from an outside source on this one. Please advise and I thank you in advance. Blessed be, JG

Unread post by **Mama Micki** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:07 am

If your messages were sent to the outbox, that means that they were sent. If you want a reading, you should pay first. If a reader cannot or will not do your reading, you will get a refund.

I am sending you a PM.

Unread post by **MissMichaele** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:37 pm

jgbg2013+ wrote:Hi, I do not seem to know how to send a private message on this site. My messages when I hit "send", go to the "outbox". I'm baffled.

Just a side note: If it's in your "Outbox," it has been delivered but not seen yet. When the recipient sees your PM, it gets reclassified from the "Outbox" to the "Sent" folder.

Miss Michaele

sarah-1x · Unread post by **sarah-1x** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:06 am

Hi everyone,

I sent a private message earlier but it is in the outbox instead of sent messages.
Has the message actually been sent or not ?

How do I fix this if it hasn't been sent ?

Thank you,
Sarah

Unread post by **aura** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:27 am

Hi sarah-1x,

If the message is in your outbox, it has been sent so no worries

sarah-1x · Unread post by **sarah-1x** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:17 pm

Thanks everyone

Pwincess Buttacwup · Unread post by **Pwincess Buttacwup** » Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:24 am

I too experience the same technical problems as everyone has voiced on this thread. Plus, clicking on "Jump to Post" or "x of x post" doesn't do anything for me. They still take me back to page 1. If searching for the desired post via Google, it either returns no results, or it does but clicking on the result still brings me back to page 1.

It looks like this thread was last active over a year ago. Has anyone since discovered any clever workarounds to this glitch? I'd love to hear it.

Unread post by **Miss Aida** » Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:02 pm

I have no clue!
But, if you find a way to do it, let me know!!!

patientlywaiting · Unread post by **patientlywaiting** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:45 pm

Is this an option? Forgive me if I have overlooked it, but I am new to this site and cannot find an option to bookmark or subscribe to certain threads.

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:49 pm

Although I have been a member a while now, I am not familiar with the subscription although its normally an option in discussion boards. Personally, I bookmark threads of interest until I remove them.

Unread post by **Miss Aida** » Sat Jun 28, 2014 8:18 pm

patientlywaiting ,
We have already discussed this.
Just bookmark it on your computer. Add to your favorites. But do NOT use the forum quotes as bookmarks.

patientlywaiting · Unread post by **patientlywaiting** » Sun Jun 29, 2014 12:10 am

Thanks! After I got your message, I tried to remove my posts with quotes and have just added a bookmark folder to keep track!

kmew1315 · Unread post by **kmew1315** » Fri Sep 12, 2014 8:56 pm

My inbox was getting close to full so I decided to delete some messages. This must be the first time I've attempted this since the upgrade (very likely since I don't send/receive many) because I could not for the life of me figure out where the delete button went to. On the list of messages, I checked some but the only thing I could do was mark/unmark as important. In the message itself, my only option was to move to inbox, where it already was.

Am I missing something obvious? I never had this problem before, here or at any other forum.

Unread post by **Miss Aida** » Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:47 pm

Hello, kmew1315 ,

Hmm, strange.

I'll see what can be done. Have to contact Nagasiva.

kmew1315 · Unread post by **kmew1315** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 4:16 pm

Did we ever get an answer to this? Because my sent messages folder is full.

Unread post by **Miss Aida** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 8:30 pm

Hello, Kmew,

I'll contact Nagasiva again.
Sorry about that

Unread post by **nagasiva** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 8:46 pm

Try it now. I found the setting was off on all Registered Users. Adjusted and tested.

Unread post by **Miss Aida** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 8:48 pm

Thank you, Nagasiva

kmew1315 · Unread post by **kmew1315** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:24 am

It works now. Thanks.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 11:08 am

Hooray! Thanks, nagasiva!

Gods Child · Unread post by **Gods Child** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:36 am

Hi,

I want to start a THANK YOU AIRR MEMBER thread on the Lucky Mojo Forum for my AIRR reader. I want to ensure that I do it correctly and in the right section.

Thanks in advance!

Unread post by **jon saint germain** » Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:58 am

Gods Child,

I believe you go here: association-of-independent-readers-and- ... s-f29.html

If there is already a topic thread about the AIRR reader you want to discuss, add your post there. If there is no thread, just start a new one and describe your experiences with that reader.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:59 am

Moonlightdream · Unread post by **Moonlightdream** » Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:48 am

How come private messages I send end up in outbox? Thanks

Unread post by **JayDee** » Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:56 am

Moonlightdream,

Your private message is really like an email to a person so you sent it which means it is leaving you ( hence the outbox) and will show up in their in box. Once received by the other person (once they have read it) it will not show up in your outbox anymore.

Unread post by **MissMichaele** » Sat Jan 10, 2015 11:39 pm

For some reason, I'm unable to delete anything from my Sent Messages folder, which is full. I've marked the messages I want to delete (clicked checkboxes), selected "Delete Marked" from the dropdown menu in the lower right-hand corner, clicked "Yes" in answer to "Are you sure you want to delete all marked messages?" ... and they're still there. I've done this three times.

Help...

Miss Michaele

brujaha123 · Unread post by **brujaha123** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 1:41 pm

Hi,

The 2 private messages I sent to forum support about my problem are not moving from my outbox. The issue I am having is:

Can someone turn on BBCode for my signature? When I create a post it says BBCode on, but the html codes appear in the actual post, not the colored text.

Thanks,
brujaha123

Unread post by **Miss Aida** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:21 pm

Hello, brujaha123,

This means Nagasiva hasn't seen the messages yet

Please e-mail him at: forum@luckymojo.com

Take care

brujaha123 · Unread post by **brujaha123** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:28 pm

Hi Miss Aida,

Thank you for the tip. I just emailed Nagasiva.

brujaha123

brujaha123 · Unread post by **brujaha123** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:49 pm

Hi Forum Admin/Support,

Can somebody please hook me up with some BBCode color, so that I can honor saints in my signature with text in the appropriate color? I emailed last week to no avail. After what she's done for me, the least I can do is try to honor Saint Martha the Dominator in her color. Can you help a sister out?

Blessings,
brujaha123

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:55 pm

Sorry, i am really not into colour text. Too hard to read.

brujaha123 · Unread post by **brujaha123** » Tue Mar 03, 2015 3:30 pm

Hi Cat,

I didn't think it should be a problem, since the text for forum moderator names is in red and green.

brujaha123

Unread post by **Miss Aida** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 8:29 pm

Hello, brujaha123,

That's to identify who is answering clients.

But, in all honesty, colors are very difficult to read and hard on the eyes..

Whenever I run into them, I turn them back to black.

dolphin_flower7 · Unread post by **dolphin_flower7** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 8:41 am

hi lm fam. i read somewhere on the thread that the msg going to outbox is typical but if it stays there that is a problem. well, ive sent an adequate number of pm's & none went to outbox except for this one email to a particular person. it has stayed in outbox for over a day now. i resent the email & again it goes to outbox. honestly, i cant understand why it sends to everyone else but goes to outbox when i send to this one person.

Unread post by **JayDee** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 12:28 pm

dolphin_flower7 ,

It goes to outbox and stays their till the person reads it.

cappygirl11 · Unread post by **cappygirl11** » Wed Oct 14, 2015 11:22 pm

I am receiving them but cannot reply.

Unread post by **Miss Aida** » Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:44 pm

Hello, cappygirl11 ,

I believe that after your first three posts are approved, then you will also receive private messages.

If this doesn't work, let us know

Take care

CloudsInTheSky · Unread post by **CloudsInTheSky** » Fri May 20, 2016 7:22 pm

Do you mean after first three posts are approved, we can send private messages?

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Fri May 20, 2016 7:46 pm

CloudsInTheSky, yes, but only to people who have set their preferences to enable receiving them. For instance, i do not receive them, but Miss Aida does.

Unread post by **Miss Aida** » Tue Nov 01, 2016 6:55 pm

Hello, Forum Family Members,

cat and Nagasiva are aware of the fact that when you interface with Board Index, it takes you to the catalog page.

They are working on correcting this problem.

Sorry for the inconvenience

Aida