New Rovers Forum

[IDM]

Nah, it’s a coincidence.

[drfchound]

Nah, it’s a coincidence.

Nicely put mate.

[ChrisBx]

Martin has quite rightly stepped back for family reasons. In respect to the forum the software is defunct and can no longer be supported the problem is being to transfer everything over, a new forum could easily be setup but everything on here will be lost

With respect, surely you accept a loss of old data to resolve an issue that leaves the forum unusable for prolonged periods of time.

[Pancho Regan]

Can’t believe I’ve finally got on here after numerous attempts.

I’ve looked at the new site but it keeps telling me there is an error and I don’t see any posts until I refresh several times, and even then only some of the posts are shown.

Maybe it’s teething troubles but it’s not working yet for me.

I sincerely hope this site can continue.

[SydneyRover]

Martin has quite rightly stepped back for family reasons. In respect to the forum the software is defunct and can no longer be supported the problem is being to transfer everything over, a new forum could easily be setup but everything on here will be lost

Thank you DVR. I wish Martin and his family well.

[drfchound]

Martin has quite rightly stepped back for family reasons. In respect to the forum the software is defunct and can no longer be supported the problem is being to transfer everything over, a new forum could easily be setup but everything on here will be lost

With respect, surely you accept a loss of old data to resolve an issue that leaves the forum unusable for prolonged periods of time.

Chris, I saw a suggestion of auto deleting posts over a year old might help to overcome some of the issues.
I know some posters wouldn’t like that but ……… who cares.

[Pancho Regan]

When I try to go onto the ‘General Rovers Chat’ on the new forum I see two messages:

“It looks as though there are no discussions here”

and further down:

“Oops! Something went wrong during a cross-origin request. Please re-load the page and try again”.

I’ve had that a dozen times now, can’t get any further.

[drfchound]

Contact the admin Pancho.
They have assisted two or three people who had initial difficulties and helped them resolve their issues.
After getting used to the different site layout I can find my way around quite easily.

[Colemans Left Hook]

i tried to post this the other day when I conned my way in here. Weird since i typed that "master" bit the site responded to it - to put it mildly I was amazed
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"there is a bookmaker site out ther with a sinister black (well at least darkish background) Not a great introduction to a newbie. But it will be changed in time
AS I SAID AT THE MOMENT THE NEW SITE HAS A SINISTER BACKGROUND reminds me of people pretending to be a hoodie.

The fact is older people including our centurion BB with not so brilliant eyes will not like the background . My brain doesn't like blatant colours - so I suggest the colours are changed to more friendly ones for the eyes -- 

the best way for the developer as always is to look at the background colours etc on similar football friendly sites and not reinvent the wheel so much
 
You don't get a second chance to make a first impression

[Bentley Bullet]

I think they're changing it, CLH, when traffic permits.

[Pancho Regan]

Contact the admin Pancho.
They have assisted two or three people who had initial difficulties and helped them resolve their issues.
After getting used to the different site layout I can find my way around quite easil6.

Thanks hound

[Colemans Left Hook]

lookat this $hite

and they don't realize how off putting it is (in my world)

[redarmi66]

i tried to post this the other day when I conned my way in here. Weird since i typed that "master" bit the site responded to it - to put it mildly I was amazed
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"there is a bookmaker site out ther with a sinister black (well at least darkish background) Not a great introduction to a newbie. But it will be changed in time
AS I SAID AT THE MOMENT THE NEW SITE HAS A SINISTER BACKGROUND reminds me of people pretending to be a hoodie.

The fact is older people including our centurion BB with not so brilliant eyes will not like the background . My brain doesn't like blatant colours - so I suggest the colours are changed to more friendly ones for the eyes -- 

the best way for the developer as always is to look at the background colours etc on similar football friendly sites and not reinvent the wheel so much
 
You don't get a second chance to make a first impression

There is a section on the new forum to suggest improvements. Suggest you put it on there. Im 60 and dont have any issues with the dark background

[drfchound]

lookat this $hite

and they don't realize how off putting it is (in my world)

You have chosen an extreme example there CLH.

[Colemans Left Hook]

lookat this $hite

and they don't realize how off putting it is (in my world)

You have chosen an extreme example there CLH.

No I couldn't ever forget what a $hite introductory page it was (The Pari site) . That's why I was at a stroke plead my evidence from Pari -- It makes you feel as though you are entering the "DARK WEB" . Bookmaker in a declining and increasingly regulated Industry will do any trick to "hook u".   

We do after all at the moment play in red and white (which should give a clue to the new colours on the new site) and totally by chance this site is refreshingly presented and  has red and white and not dismal colours like Pari .

There are transcients on all new sites and they haven't the time to "mug trap" everything

[DearneValleyRover]

Martin has quite rightly stepped back for family reasons. In respect to the forum the software is defunct and can no longer be supported the problem is being to transfer everything over, a new forum could easily be setup but everything on here will be lost

With respect, surely you accept a loss of old data to resolve an issue that leaves the forum unusable for prolonged periods of time.

Fair comment Chris but I’m no longer a director and have no involvement with the process. I do know if it was easily done it would have already been done

[drfchound]

Martin has quite rightly stepped back for family reasons. In respect to the forum the software is defunct and can no longer be supported the problem is being to transfer everything over, a new forum could easily be setup but everything on here will be lost

Obviously we don’t know what SM’s family problems are but hopefully all goes well.
Things can be tough at times.

[scawsby steve]

If this relief from the GCM is just temporary, then it's no more than a coincidence that it's happened at the same time as a new forum has been set up and is attracting members from this site.

However, if the GCM has disappeared for good, then something definitely stinks in the state of Denmark.

[River Don]

Looks like this site is open in the evenings then. An opportunity to promote the new forum?

Can anyone else post on then GCM again thread?

[River Don]

Hmm, GCM two minutes after that post...

[TommyC]

Before too long Syd will be all on his own over there on the politics forum.

He'll have to start posting things he disagrees with, just so he can post a response to argue with himself.

It will become his own echo chamber.

A bit like his very own padded room/playpen. 

[drfchound]

Before too long Syd will be all on his own over there on the politics forum.

He'll have to start posting things he disagrees with, just so he can post a response to argue with himself.

It will become his own echo chamber.

A bit like his very own padded room/playpen.

Haha.  Arguments in an empty room spring to mind.
He is reading the new forum though.

[TommyC]

That's a concerning development. However, the new site is all about footballing matters so he wont be posting on there anytime soon.

[ncRover]

I’ve moved over to the new forum and won’t bother with this one. I’m Coxy on the new one.

There hasn’t really been much to talk about Rovers wise since it was set up, but I’m sure it will get going.

[SydneyRover]

That's a concerning development. However, the new site is all about footballing matters so he wont be posting on there anytime soon.

FYI, I posted up here one of the trolls posts (which I have retained) from the new site in a position to draw attention to the hosts what was happening, I guess that's why the whole thread was removed and new strict rules were posted up.

You don't appear to be able to help yourself either aye?

[River Don]

Since there is a new site up and running now, wouldn't it be nice if this place was just left to the people who want to use it?

I've been looking at this site for many years, the renovation s when the VSC took it over were jarring but I've got used to it now. It's a bit like a favourite pub closing down.

[SydneyRover]

Those that run the site have done everything they can to stop personal feuds from spoiling the site for others. The politics section was created for that purpose and yet still there are those that want the world to read their undignified comments and deliberately posts them on the main forum.

[River Don]

Well, I won't be going to the new place, it doesn't have the oak beams and horse brasses or the real fire.

[TommyC]

That's a concerning development. However, the new site is all about footballing matters so he wont be posting on there anytime soon.

FYI, I posted up here one of the trolls posts (which I have retained) from the new site in a position to draw attention to the hosts what was happening, I guess that's why the whole thread was removed and new strict rules were posted up.

You don't appear to be able to help yourself either aye?

I'm only taking the piss out of you on this site though Syd. I've behaved impeccably on the other one though aye?!

I must say, for someone who clearly revels in trying to project an edgy, sneery image in every post they make, you do have a remarkably thin skin when someone sneers back at you! It's sad to see that you're already trying to stir it up over at the new place. It was a great chance for you to start again with a clean slate. Unfortunately you chose to make it personal over there about someone, almost immediately!

Thankfully the mods have apparently been tipped off and are well aware of your history. Im sure they'll be keeping a close eye on you if you do choose to post something football related. (Snigger)

[SydneyRover]

Many thanks for more gratuitous advice TC, I hope you and your family are well and you live a happy life.