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Ambassador rating

Last post by JayTee « Fri Aug 16, 2019 5:06 am
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by Bigzmey » Wed Aug 14, 2019 12:50 am

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On TSS ambassador activity rating I just went from Pluto to Milky Way. That's pretty big jump. Maybe we should have the Orion Arm in between?

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I got a wild hair and decided that the ranks needed a few more subdivision so here are the new ranks and the posts needed to get there.
TSS...

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Last post by JayTee
Fri Aug 16, 2019 5:06 am
Smilies

Last post by 10538 « Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:27 am
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by KingNothing13 » Fri Aug 02, 2019 6:05 pm

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Holy moly there are a lot of smilies now.

15 pages? Whew.

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:telescopewink: More fun!

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Last post by 10538
Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:27 am
Online Banner

Last post by seer « Wed Aug 07, 2019 3:16 pm
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by seer » Wed Aug 07, 2019 2:24 pm

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The Online Banner that goes a cross the corner of my avatar is there whether I am online (logged in) or not.

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Thanks. It back to working now.

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Last post by seer
Wed Aug 07, 2019 3:16 pm
DOWNTIME.

Last post by Gordon « Wed Jul 31, 2019 3:22 pm
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by Tillibobs » Tue Jul 30, 2019 1:22 pm

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Many thanks Gordon for the warning that the site will be down. How nice to be forewarned, you are doing a fantastic job and I thank you sincerely....

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Awwww..... :oops:

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Last post by Gordon
Wed Jul 31, 2019 3:22 pm
Unable to connect to site in Win 10 Chrome or Bing

Last post by Gordon « Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:59 pm
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by JimMinCT » Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:29 pm

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Hey all,
As the title states, I used to connect to the Forum in my satellite office on the Win 10 laptop, until yesterday that is...
It will not...

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I'm using Windows 10. Site opens on Firefox and Chrome with no issues. I haven't seen a 'Bing' browser so can't help you there.

We are using the...

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Last post by Gordon
Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:59 pm
A new record.

Last post by Ylem « Fri Jul 26, 2019 1:57 am
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by AntennaGuy » Sat Jul 13, 2019 6:48 pm

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Just noticed this in the footer of the TSS Board Index page:

In total there are 308 users online :: 33 registered, 2 hidden and 273 guests
Most...

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I removed 4 banned spammers.

:thumb:

Gotcha, good job.

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Last post by Ylem
Fri Jul 26, 2019 1:57 am
Some notification when new PM arrives?

Last post by STEVE333 « Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:46 pm
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by STEVE333 » Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:28 pm

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The small red number that shows how many unread PM's you have is easily overlooked. I had two PM's that I didn't know I had for 10 days!

Would it be...

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You can change this in your “User Control Panel”.

Click on the “person” icon (next to the word “Gallery” at the top of the page.)
Select “User...

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Last post by STEVE333
Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:46 pm
Messages hung up in my "outbox"

Last post by helicon « Wed Jul 17, 2019 4:41 pm
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by Don Quixote » Wed Jul 17, 2019 4:28 pm

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Is there maybe a problem with our messaging system?
I have two messages that seem to be hung up in my outbox .
Any ideas on this?
I have had no...

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Yes, when the recipient opens them they are removed from your outbox.

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Last post by helicon
Wed Jul 17, 2019 4:41 pm
Monthly challenges feedback.

Last post by KingClinton « Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:52 am

by KingClinton » Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:52 am

Our monthly challenge is up and running and we are pleased to see the members getting involved and participating, many thanks!

We were thinking...

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Last post by KingClinton
Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:52 am
Free Resource Links?

Last post by JayTee « Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:55 pm
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by GCoyote » Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:20 pm

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Should we have a section under misc for free resources?
Free Astronomy sites, e.g. Sky & Telescope's Interactive Sky Chart?
Free online courses,...

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This is a very good idea with a laudable goal, but I also see it as a very labor intensive effort to both set up and maintain. Please keep your ideas...

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Last post by JayTee
Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:55 pm
How about some Vendor posts?

Last post by Juno16 « Fri Jul 12, 2019 11:30 am
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by AntennaGuy » Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:36 am

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As I write these words, the only sub-forum listed under the TSS Board Index with 0 posts is the Vendors forum.
If you know vendors with new astronomy...

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Great to hear JT! Thanks for the post AntennaGuy!

It will be nice to have these (and hopefully others) to be with us here to share information. I...

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Last post by Juno16
Fri Jul 12, 2019 11:30 am
Need to sign in repeatedly over short period of time

Last post by Max Nomad « Wed Jul 10, 2019 4:06 am
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by STEVE333 » Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:06 pm

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This morning I turned on my computer and logged into TSS. I went to AP Photos/Deep Sky Objects. I opened one of the posts, used Quote, and, composed...

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For what it's worth, if you have (1) your browser set in any moderate to extreme privacy (or incognito) modes or (2) your antivirus/endpoint...

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Last post by Max Nomad
Wed Jul 10, 2019 4:06 am
Forum posts can't be edited

Last post by Gordon « Sat Jun 22, 2019 11:22 pm
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by localhost » Sat Jun 22, 2019 11:14 pm

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I notice that forum posts can't be edited after so long, was wanting to edit a thread I started but unable to do that now.

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Correct. It's set to 10 minutes. However any of the team can edit for you just PM one of us and we will take care of it. Would you like me to edit...

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Last post by Gordon
Sat Jun 22, 2019 11:22 pm
PM's stuck in the outbox

Last post by Kanadalainen « Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:29 pm
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by Kanadalainen » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:57 pm

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Having some difficulty sending PM's - they are jamming up in the Outbox. If you know why, let me know and I will fix.

Thanks!!

Ian

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Ah, thanks Clinton. Got it!

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Last post by Kanadalainen
Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:29 pm
By popular demand.... A Like button.

Last post by JayTee « Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:27 am
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by Gordon » Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:37 pm

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After 3 weeks of looking for this! I finally found a 'Like button that works!

Just underneath the posters profile you will see a small 'thumbs-up...

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Well, in an effort to see who liked my post I pushed the like button thinking it might display the names of those who liked it. Instead, I liked...

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Last post by JayTee
Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:27 am
astrophotography photos thread closed

Last post by Shabadoo « Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:34 pm
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by mcolbert » Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:01 pm

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is it just my system or is the sub forum closed permanently?

I wanted to provide links to some images of aurorae.

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Phew, the topic gave me flashbacks there for a minute!
I sure am glad it was just a misunderstanding.
Jeff

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Last post by Shabadoo
Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:34 pm
See only a short page in new posts.

Last post by chicagorandy « Wed Jun 12, 2019 1:00 am
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by goldstar » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:36 pm

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This has probably been asked and answered before already but.....often I see only one short page of posts under new posts with no preceding lookback...

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I mostly use the 'Unread Posts' function which shows anything I've not read. Before I leave the site I click on Mark All Read .

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Last post by chicagorandy
Wed Jun 12, 2019 1:00 am
You might see a small 'burp' in the forum.

Last post by Aratus « Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:15 pm
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by Gordon » Tue Jun 11, 2019 4:51 pm

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You might see just a bit of a lag in the forum for a few minutes. I'm doing some background work and it takes some processing time away. Should be...

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Pardon! :D

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Last post by Aratus
Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:15 pm
Thumbnails in the Astrophotography subforum?

Last post by Gordon « Sun Jun 09, 2019 5:09 pm
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by MartinF » Wed Jun 05, 2019 12:07 pm

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Would it be possible to have thumbnails in the Astrophotography part of the forum? I really liked that feature on the old forum , where you got a...

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I see. Was the other forum using a different software?

Yes, We are using phpBB3 which is a 'open-source' software. It has some great features and...

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Last post by Gordon
Sun Jun 09, 2019 5:09 pm
Notifications

Last post by Altocumulus « Fri Jun 07, 2019 6:12 am
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by Altocumulus » Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:00 am

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Are all Forums equally set up?

It's just that some Forums/Threads/Posts initiate an email directly to me, whilst a few don't.
It's been days later...

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Perhaps Gordon, but knows in the great scheme of Forum software - thanks Sir, for looking into it.

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Last post by Altocumulus
Fri Jun 07, 2019 6:12 am
No 'New Topic' button on Star Party Announcements

Last post by Gfamily « Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:09 pm
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by Gfamily » Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:43 am

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I'm not getting a New Topic button on that Sub-Forum.
Is it intended to be for restricted access, or is it an oversight?

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My bad..... :Boo:

Both are fixed. :Clap:

On the contrary - you good!
:thumb:

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Last post by Gfamily
Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:09 pm
System upgrade completed!!

Last post by chicagorandy « Tue Jun 04, 2019 5:15 pm
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by Gordon » Mon Jun 03, 2019 5:20 pm

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We have completed our phpBB software upgrade from 3.2.2 to 3.2.7 here's a link to the phpBB information:

It appears everything went as planned....

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THANKS - This truly IS a wonderful forum and all your behind the scenes efforts are greatly appreciated.

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Last post by chicagorandy
Tue Jun 04, 2019 5:15 pm
System Upgrade on Monday.

Last post by Tillibobs « Sun Jun 02, 2019 1:59 pm
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by Tillibobs » Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:05 pm

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Thanks for the information Gordon, it used to annoy me when AF treated us like mushrooms. :D

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This Forum is like a breath of fresh air compared to the other one. Many thanks to you, Gordon and your team.

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Last post by Tillibobs
Sun Jun 02, 2019 1:59 pm
Why do I keep having to sign in?

Last post by STEVE333 « Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:23 am
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by STEVE333 » Sun Jun 02, 2019 1:09 am

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I keep having to sign in. Even between comments on different threads I keep having to sign in. I check the Remember me box, but, it hasn't helped....

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Currently the board will automatically log you out after 60 minutes of inactivity, if it is happening during use then your settings may need to be...

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Last post by STEVE333
Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:23 am
Wiki/Glossary

Last post by Gordon « Fri May 31, 2019 5:52 pm
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by GCoyote » Fri May 31, 2019 2:28 am

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Even though I've been with you folks for a couple of years now, I still don't have all of the terms, slang, and acronyms down.
One helpful feature...

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Maybe not a wiki .... But would this be useful? Described as a Knowledge Base .

I have looked at that. The problem is the list of terms is very...

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Fri May 31, 2019 5:52 pm

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