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New Server 14 years 9 months ago #4628

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Hi all!
Well if you're reading this you probably already noticed the site has had a major overhaul, as well as using the very latest version of the software we are running the site on it's now running on a NEW SERVER! So hopefully dreadfully slow loading times and that infamous 'Error 500' problem (both of which were out of our control) are things of the past.

A very quick list of changes are:

NEW!! Gallery. Create your own album and share your pictures for everyone else to see.

NEW!! Online Moot. Brand new chat system similar to MSN. Hopefully no more kicking off the chat every 10 mins!

NEW!! The return of the Cackle Box!! Hopefully without any spam this time.

NEW!! Latest version of the Arcade which now supports contests. Watch this space for info!


As with any change of site and server there might be some quirks or issues that crop up that we hadn't noticed, especially since we'll still be working on the site so there's always the chance of something going wrong. If you see anything that doesn't look right or if something doesn't work as it should please get in touch either by posting in the forum, PM either myself or Viccwicc or give us a call. We apologise in advance should you encounter any of that, hopefully there will be very little teething problems.

Oh and currently the shop is offline while we set that up on the new server. Well, it's still there but we haven't set the secure part of the site up yet so we've taken it down for the moment rather than risk anybody's private details should you order anything. We are very sorry for any trouble this may cause and hope that it will only be down a very short time. It may even be back by the time you read this!

Finally Personal messages.... the one thing we weren't able to transfer over from the old site was the PM inboxes for various reasons. Since we probably all had PM's that we don't want to lose we're planning on running a stripped version of the old site alongside the new one for a few weeks so if anybody wants to save or print any of their old PM's you can do so. Again sorry for any trouble this may cause but we'll let you know when and where to find your old PM's if you need them!

Thanks for reading and sorry it's a bit long. I hope you agree that the change has been worth it and we hope to see you back on the site again very soon!

Brightest Blessings,
Starlus & Viccwicc
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PS: Using FireFox? Yes, that pointer IS a broomstick! :P
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Re:New Server 14 years 9 months ago #4640

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Hope you all enjoy its new fresh look inc ivy growing up the sites and across some parts, new and improved parts... and YIPPEE return of the cackle box - with sound option (where it says "Latest Message: X minutes ago" to the left of that you will see a speaker, just click to turn on or off (line though when off)!!!! Not to mention when using Firefox you see a broomstick as a mouse pointer... much fun!!

Take care, looking forward to having chats soon without any problems like before and also arcade competitions!!

Brightest Blessings,

Vicky xxxx :woohoo: :silly:
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Re:New Server 14 years 9 months ago #4645

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Hi,

Just to let you know we now have the "Private Messages" back. They can be found below the "cackle box" The ones that you would have sent and received are not there anymore, please dont worry we are working on having a site just with the old "Private Message" section so you can see them again, however will not be able to use them to send and receive any. It will just store them for you. Sadly when we upgraded it would not let us keep messages so I am very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Also please note that we no longer get the pop up window when you receive new private messages, but it will flash a little envelope when you have new mail. Noticed a couple of problems with the new Private Message section, so please dont worry. We are going to find a new one, will keep you posted.

Brightest Blessings,

Vicky xxxx :woohoo: :silly:
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Re:New Server 14 years 9 months ago #4648

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Just to say that the popup notification for personal messages should be working now.

IF it still isn't working for you then please do the following:
  1. Click on 'Private Messages' on the right just below the Cackle Box.
  2. The title bar should have an option: 'Settings'. Click it.
  3. Check the box 'Show a popup when a new message arrives'.
  4. Hopefully that should be you sorted!

The same applies to email notifications. If you aren't being emailed when you have a PM you can change that in the settings mentioned above.
Of course you can also use these settings to turn off popups and notifications if that's what you'd prefer!


Any other problems please let us know and thanks for your patience as we switch to this new site, it's all for the best (honestly!)

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