Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: CLKD on October 04, 2017, 08:04:20 PM
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For some reason this server keeps dropping out .... anyone else having problems? It isn't happening on any other Forum that I visit.
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It was down for me yesterday for quite a while, or the day before I can't remember but I couldn't get on xx
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This webpage was reloaded because a problem occurred :-\ is the message I get!
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I keep getting messages from my anti virus software about a threat being removed. It's only happening on this site.
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I got a message about the server not being able to respond to SMF or something - that's the software that powers the site I think. This happened recently and once a few days previously when I was on hol over the weekend (had an idle moment so looked in but not logged in!). Defo something weird. Also it is being intermittently very slow on my phone - but could be my phone.
Hurdity x
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Maybe a message required from the web-master then?
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As a matter of interest, are any of you ladies using MacBooks or iMacs?
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Happening constantly on my IPad :(
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I have emailed the webmaster and asked him to take a look at this thread.
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I use an iPad and I haven't had any problems.
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Mine seems to be OK now - android phone and pc.
Hurdity x
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No problems on my iPad
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MacBook Pro - for several years
"safari web-content quit unexpectedly"
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I'm still getting a 'threat detected and removed' from my anti -virus software. It's flashing up every few seconds when I click on a thread. Only happening on this forum.
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I have noticed that I have no member avatars showing on my iPad at the moment (not sure what that actually indicates) and I have been unable to access the forum on my iPad or my desktop computer on several occasions over the past week.
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Have done a google search and the threat being removed by my anti virus is a crypto coin site which can use use 30% of a computer's CPU. I'm not computer literate so don't want to remove it myself. Each time the threat is blocked my anti virus sends me an email so lots of emails to delete.
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I have emailed the webmaster and asked him to take a look at this thread.
Great Jenna - thanks on behalf of all of us who have had problems! Hopefully he will be able to take a look tomorrow and find out what the problem is :)
Hurdity x
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Have done a google search and the threat being removed by my anti virus is a crypto coin site which can use use 30% of a computer's CPU. I'm not computer literate so don't want to remove it myself. Each time the threat is blocked my anti virus sends me an email so lots of emails to delete.
Hi katsclaws - I think you should email the webmaster about this, as from what you describe, it would appear that the problem is actually coming from this website itself. His contact details are [email protected]
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I take that back, I can't change my avatar
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Have done a google search and the threat being removed by my anti virus is a crypto coin site which can use use 30% of a computer's CPU. I'm not computer literate so don't want to remove it myself. Each time the threat is blocked my anti virus sends me an email so lots of emails to delete.
Hi katsclaws - I think you should email the webmaster about this, as from what you describe, it would appear that the problem is actually coming from this website itself. His contact details are [email protected]
Thanks Jenna, I'll do that.
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Still getting the same error message and who is the web-master anyway :-\ ?
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Hi CLKD - the MM magazine states the Webmaster is Rik Moncur.
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Crikey - that's a name from the past !!!! I didn't think that men were allowed on MM :-\ ........ he disappeared without explanation, having been the moderator when I first arrived.
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Crikey - that's a name from the past !!!! I didn't think that men were allowed on MM :-\ ........ he disappeared without explanation, having been the moderator when I first arrived.
You must remember why he "disappeared" CLKD surely :o :o -
He was the original first moderator of MM, We all had a virtual leaving party for Rik & a welcoming party for Emma at the same time. I certainly remember you being involved with it.
Remember "pass the plate for cake etc". There was certainly no mystery to his departure.
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Site is showing as having Malware. Webmaster has been informed.
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I couldn't get on earlier (Fatal Error ::) ) and had trouble logging on from the front page (my session was time out, even though it hadn't started ;D ) Got on through the logon page.
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It's being worked on. There doesn't appear to be any danger to your devices.
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Sorry about the problems - we've kept server support busy today. Still working on things tho.
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Oo-er mine's gone all blue and pink - I presume that's part of what you're working on? Thanks for letting us know anyway Emma.
Hurdity
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Mines gone all blue and pink as well. Not so easy to read.
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We've got rid of the nasty wee hack that's been giving us problems.
If you've got a different coloured theme, I'd suggest clearing your cache or just hitting refresh a few times on your browser.
We seem to have lost our avatars. I'll look into that.
Emma
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Mine is all pale blue and lilac. And we have a different layout. Have we had a new forum design Emma?
Bramble
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I would say mine is more grey/blue and orange. Smileys work well though ;D
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Crikey - can't remember what day it is leave alone a 'party' years++ ago ;D
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I've cleared all cache and cookies browsing data ( from phone - not yet on pc) and still get the same colour scheme. It's not just the colour scheme it looks like it could be the default basic forum software before the customised design for MM as it says "Simple Machines Forum" as the heading on top right and doesn't have the main menu buttons for the website. Will try doing the cache/cookies on my pc and see if it comes back....
Yes mainly shades of grey/blue but very pale pink (to my eyes) at top and yes orange buttons!
Actually, I'm interested to know if anyone has got the old forum ( including the top menu tabs) back now? If not I won't do the cookies on my pc....
CLKD - you were confusing the website with the forum! The website Menopause Matters has all the menopause info on the main menu (which includes the forum as a chat/support part) and will have been designed and built by website company - and is maintained by a webmaster who can be male or female ::). He ( in this case) will do all the technical and coding stuff at the back-end of the site to enable it to work. The moderator - Emma looks after the forum which will also involve technical stuff too, but not the whole website. As we know all forum members are and have to be female! I also presume the webmaster does most of the background coding stuff for the forum but won't be involved in threads, moderating, registering new members etc.... the leaving party was before my time!!!
Hurdity x
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Mine's grey/blue and orange as well. Is that here to stay does anyone know?x
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Can you see the tabs of the main website above though?
Hurdity x
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Mine is also blue/grey and orange.
The tabs of the main website have also disappeared!
Lanzalover x
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I have my little snoozy cat ;-)
All works - don't like it, but it works
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Yes but it all seems smaller somehow and harder to navigate! x
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I take it this website has changed!! Or I'm seeing things xx
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Changed - for reasons not very clear
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Thanks, it dose look harder to read too. :(
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When I open it then it is green like before but once I click the forum it it blue/grey colour and nothing alon the top to click on
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When I open it then it is green like before but once I click the forum it it blue/grey colour and nothing alon the top to click on
No tabs along the top of mine either
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Mine has changed to blue, grey as well. It all seems to blend into one. The main page is still green, just the forum that's changed
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Mines blue and grey too, with no tabs across the top, I don't like it......... :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
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No need to worry I'm sure! It seems clear to me that it is not a re-design – looking at the heading at the top – like I said it is probably the default appearance given by the company that provides the forum software. This will be to ensure functionality while the webmaster fixes any outstanding glitches I imagine. That's the main thing – it all works as a forum and women can post and get help! To refer to the main website it just needs another tab open. If you remember the main website was redesigned a while back but not the forum so I presume it works independently and the one we are used to will have been customised by the web-designer like people do with Word Press for example.
I am sure all will be restored in due course...
Hurdity x
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Am I the only one that actually likes it ;D
I have my little snoozy cat ;-)
All works - don't like it, but it works
PS I love your snoozy cat
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Wow!! I just posted something and it came back green. So much easier on the eyes 8)
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Someone was asking if the forum's passwords etc could have been compromised. The answer is NO.
The database wasn't accessed at all. Passwords are 'salted' and encrypted - not even the forum knows your real password which is why you can't have a password reminder, you have to reset your password if you've forgotten it.
What happened was that an exploit was made in an add-on to the forum and a small line of code entered into the page to 'mine' for Bit Coins.
You can read more here:
https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/26/16367620/showtime-cpu-cryptocurrency-monero-coinhive
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Mine back to green once again
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Normality resumed
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I didn't bother me as long as I could see my snoozy cat ;)
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What is a 'pic'? :-\
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I have read the article about the Bitcoin business.
To be honest, I don't really understand any of it properly - but I do wonder if other sites have this going on. It would explain a lot.
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OK - pic = which one? My avatar shows OK ....
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I can't see anyone's pictures, except Emma's rabbit.
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Thanks Emma - sounds complicated!
Mine is all back to normal without having to clear cache etc - tabs, pics, avatars, menus, tabs the lot :) - well I think so anyway!
Also thanks to webmaster and MM team for getting it all sorted so quickly
Hurdity x
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I didn't do owt but my kitten still sleeps and I can see the other avatars.
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I can't see any avatars and when I tried to re-upload my own I get the error message “The attachments upload directory is not writable. Your attachment or avatar cannot be saved.â€
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When I go into unread posts I get nothing but when I go into the forum I can see lots of posts with 'new' against them!
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You should be able to upload avatars again.
Emma
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I wonder if the avatars all need reloading to become visible?
I can see your rose and Emma's rabbit but no others.
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“Hmmm, about time tooâ€.
(That was the cheeky cat, nothing to do with me...)
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;D ....... :cat88:
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Oh, what's there instead - a blank box :-\
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I can see your cat , I'm using my phone
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blank - a bit like me ;)
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Just checking
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Using my iPad and none of the emojis work. Anyone else have problems?
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Yes they work on my iPad.
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They all work on my computer, but CLKD and bramble don't show on my iPad. Not sure what that actually indicates!
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Send an e-mail to Emma? :-\
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Done CLKD
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Any response?
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Nope
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I have this for Bramble and CLKD too.
I have noticed on other sites that some photos people load are fine, and others not and you get a little black box with a cross in it instead. However, they are visible on the I-pad.
Not sure if it is the firewall/antivirus thing blocking them, or if it is in a form that does not agree with the computer ???
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It's technical.
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Yes, very.
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Beyond my ken ;D
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And mine - I do try and understand this stuff, but sometimes it is just not worth the effort. It is constantly changing anyway. ::)
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Otherwise, how R U ?
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Not too bad thanks ;D
Still drinking the water - bladder much improved. It always helps but I think I let things slide a little too long this time when I knew I wasn't drinking quite enough.
And you?
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Off for more blood tests tomorrow. NHS keeps offering me various 'tests' and one would be churlish to not accept ;)
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Absolutely. Hope they are useful.
It is good that you can get the results online these days. So far, it seems to work quite well (and I can work it ;) )
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Our Surgery doesn't allow it. GPs prefer to give results directly or over the 'phone.
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I have reloaded another avatar so hopefully you will all see it. I still saw the old one so didn't know I was picture-less!
Bramble
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Loud and clear, bramble! :)
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CLKD - if you want yours to be seen then I suggest you re-load like Bramble did. I can now see Bramble's new one on my phone and comp (previously on comp only) but can only see your cat on my comp.
Avatars.....meh!
Hurdity x
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I can see your cat on my iPad CLKD.
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Why would that be so Hurdity? :-\. I can see exactly what I need to see. I didn't need to reload anything.
Tnx littleminnie :)
There's a big problem in that a thread has disappeared to which I responded :-\. Only I responded so I have been wondering :-\
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Is my pic showing? :)
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Yes it is Ellie - on my computer and on my iPad. :)
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Yes ellie - visible on my phone and computer - but as I said before - not CLKD's - hers is not visible on my phone but is on my computer. Bramble's was like this until she re-loaded her avatar and then hers were visible on both devices.
Hurdity x
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Doesn't matter then ............. as long as I can see it.
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Not sure if it's my imagination but ever since all the kurfuffal I have been getting a lot a spam. Especially bitcoin spam.
Anyone experiencing the same.?
Now you mention it, yes, I have on my iPad. All blocked on my computer, thank goodness. Must ask my computer expert son about it.
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Yes me too on my iPad :-X