Creative Midfielder 1,996 Posted October 13, 2019 .......and more generally, why are threads disappearing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,443 Posted October 13, 2019 The error probably means you tried to access the brexit thread(complete guess btw it could be anything) and threads are disappearing as people don't approve of them and some have inapprioate language used Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creative Midfielder 1,996 Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, KiwiScot said: The error probably means you tried to access the brexit thread(complete guess btw it could be anything) and threads are disappearing as people don't approve of them and some have inapprioate language used It wasn't that thread but I imagine you are on the right track - still baffled as to why the site can't respond in English rather than meaningless error codes!! Where do Archant get their software developers from??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,137 Posted October 13, 2019 18 minutes ago, Creative Midfielder said: It wasn't that thread but I imagine you are on the right track - still baffled as to why the site can't respond in English rather than meaningless error codes!! Where do Archant get their software developers from??? The same place as everywhere else. This is normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creative Midfielder 1,996 Posted October 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: The same place as everywhere else. This is normal. You have got to be kidding, it certainly isn't normal for any halfway decent software team - this is rank amateurism. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,137 Posted October 13, 2019 48 minutes ago, Creative Midfielder said: You have got to be kidding, it certainly isn't normal for any halfway decent software team - this is rank amateurism. Have a play with Linux, or try and configure some new hardware on a PC. Then tell me it’s not normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creative Midfielder 1,996 Posted October 14, 2019 13 hours ago, Nuff Said said: Have a play with Linux, or try and configure some new hardware on a PC. Then tell me it’s not normal. It might be normal in those circumstances but we're talking about web site that has supposedly been developed by 'professionals' whose only job is to interact in a pretty simple manner with the public - spitting out rubbish like that is incredibly poor design/execution/testing or perhaps all three! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,129 Posted October 14, 2019 12 minutes ago, Creative Midfielder said: It might be normal in those circumstances but we're talking about web site that has supposedly been developed by 'professionals' whose only job is to interact in a pretty simple manner with the public - spitting out rubbish like that is incredibly poor design/execution/testing or perhaps all three! Not really. I agree it could be better, but at least the error is handled. Take it up with invision, I imagine poor old Archant just install and configure the software... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,558 Posted October 14, 2019 16 hours ago, Creative Midfielder said: .......and more generally, why are threads disappearing? CM, I could answer that question (in quite some detail...) but then this thread would also disappear!😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted October 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, PurpleCanary said: CM, I could answer that question (in quite some detail...) but then this thread would also disappear!😎 Go on, be a devil, press those buttons, it's your duty as a free thinking individual. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 953 Posted October 14, 2019 15 hours ago, Creative Midfielder said: It wasn't that thread but I imagine you are on the right track - still baffled as to why the site can't respond in English rather than meaningless error codes!! Where do Archant get their software developers from??? I doubt they do, this is an off the shelf package which will have a local admin. They may have a web developer but I'd be amazed if they had a software dev. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted October 14, 2019 I've seen this exact forum setup used for other purposes, different colours, but exact same layout and function. So I reckon it's an off the shelf product, that is customised to suit its application. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,137 Posted October 14, 2019 1 hour ago, wcorkcanary said: I've seen this exact forum setup used for other purposes, different colours, but exact same layout and function. So I reckon it's an off the shelf product, that is customised to suit its application. WACCOE for one, although their swearing filter appears to be broken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted October 14, 2019 17 hours ago, Creative Midfielder said: You have got to be kidding, it certainly isn't normal for any halfway decent software team - this is rank amateurism. Exactly... check for error code in a table and then send appropriate meaningful message to user, such as 'thread no longer exists'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted October 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Nuff Said said: WACCOE for one, although their swearing filter appears to be broken. Wouldn't be much content on WACCOE if the disallowed swearing. Or much conversation in Yorkshire,for that matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted October 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, paul moy said: Exactly... check for error code in a table and then send appropriate meaningful message to user, such as 'thread no longer exists'. As in......"No Deal Brexit no longer exists". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,320 Posted October 14, 2019 "Exactly... check for error code in a table and then send appropriate meaningful message to user, such as 'thread no longer exists'" Or, "We'd really like to fix it but it's everybody elses fault and despite being told what the correct solution is we're going to do the opposite regardless"? 🤔🤪 Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,405 Posted October 15, 2019 On 14/10/2019 at 12:22, wcorkcanary said: I've seen this exact forum setup used for other purposes, different colours, but exact same layout and function. So I reckon it's an off the shelf product, that is customised to suit its application. Just as a matter of interest, approximately how much would it cost? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Badger said: Just as a matter of interest, approximately how much would it cost? Absolutely no idea Badgo. Sorry. Just noticed a couple of forums look exactly the same, just not pink. I'm not a teccy, I'm a landscape gardener. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,405 Posted October 15, 2019 58 minutes ago, wcorkcanary said: Absolutely no idea Badgo. Sorry. Just noticed a couple of forums look exactly the same, just not pink. I'm not a teccy, I'm a landscape gardener. Landscape gardening is pretty "teccy" to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted October 15, 2019 33 minutes ago, Badger said: Landscape gardening is pretty "teccy" to me! Jeez, hate be nosey but what do you do that is less teccy than landscaping? No need to reply if you feel that your privacy is invaded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,760 Posted October 15, 2019 Big up to the horticulture massive.👍😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted October 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, Herman said: Big up to the horticulture massive.👍😀 Saving the world, plant by plant.👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,405 Posted October 15, 2019 4 hours ago, wcorkcanary said: Jeez, hate be nosey but what do you do that is less teccy than landscaping? No need to reply if you feel that your privacy is invaded. Gardening always seems pretty complicated to me (I don't do it if possible) - I always get things wrong. How do you tell where to prune something or when is the right time to plant something (I know not midwinter). What plant goes in what soil - what soil I have for goodness sake? Which plants need plenty of water and which must be watered sparingly; which need sun or shade. Is this tree normal or sick - there are a million questions that I don't know the answer to - it all seems very technical to me. And that's before I even start to get to grips with the equipment that I have seen people use... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Badger said: Gardening always seems pretty complicated to me (I don't do it if possible) - I always get things wrong. How do you tell where to prune something or when is the right time to plant something (I know not midwinter). What plant goes in what soil - what soil I have for goodness sake? Which plants need plenty of water and which must be watered sparingly; which need sun or shade. Is this tree normal or sick - there are a million questions that I don't know the answer to - it all seems very technical to me. And that's before I even start to get to grips with the equipment that I have seen people use... its easy Badger. Try this one for starters. He has produced loads of books covering a wide range of topics.Easy to follow and read and also good for reference. Edited October 15, 2019 by Van wink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,405 Posted October 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, Van wink said: its easy Badger. Try this one for starters. He has produced loads of books covering a wide range of topics.Easy to follow and read and also good for reference. See what I mean - gardens have a user's manual! Just like tech! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites