kevin b Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 As far as I can tell the forum is "free for all to use". That means that with the exception of "subscribers only" content, anybody can view it. It is therefore understandable that Mortons will use the forum to persuade people to subscribe to their magazines. The only other way is to make the forum subscribers only, for which we would have to pay for. Obviously. I don't like the pop up adverts, but it is better than just having the BBC to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBaron Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Kevin there is a third option Morton's know who subscribers are so I am sure that the clever IT people could only show those ads to people who are not subscibers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 2 hours ago, kevin b said: It is therefore understandable that Mortons will use the forum to persuade people to subscribe to their magazines. It's been recognised as a fault! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Ron Gray said: It's been recognised as a fault! Ron. I was not commenting on the current fault. I was giving a reason why Mortons would want to embed adverts in the threads. If they are changing internet providers, then be prepared for more disruptions. I have yet to see (ever) any computer system change without without the "oh, we didn't know (think) that would happen". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Been on here a few years now, been in modelling a lot longer, shops/suppliers/kit makers have gone, numerous mags as well, plus numerous forums, any change that may come I think would be small, forum users input has been received in a positive way everytime. RCME adds on their own platform ? Small price to pay If it's here to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 9 hours ago, RedBaron said: Hmm sufficiently long that one needs a lawyer but does appears to say that one does not own what one posts. Luckily I always compose off line and only post a copy of my protected rights original information Yeaaahhhhhh. I think section 3.2 of the Terms trumps that. But I'm not an IP lawyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 13 minutes ago, GrumpyGnome said: Yeaaahhhhhh. I think section 3.2 of the Terms trumps that. But I'm not an IP lawyer. I think that in years to come that the word "trumps" will probably have a whole different meaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 3 hours ago, kevin b said: I have yet to see (ever) any computer system change without without the "oh, we didn't know (think) that would happen". Having spent the last 25 years in software development (mainly as a product development manager) I know exactly what you mean! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 But in fairness to Morton’s, I bet they don’t have product development managers. I have a little mindworm that suggests Kevin and sidekick. Slightly annoying, like a ditherer driving ahead of you, but not worth ramming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Don Fry said: But in fairness to Morton’s, I bet they don’t have product development managers. I have a little mindworm that suggests Kevin and sidekick. Slightly annoying, like a ditherer driving ahead of you, but not worth ramming. What's wrong with Kevins ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 the 'forum' isn't working correctly as of now 18.45 ...when you click on the back button on a thread to change the page it goes to an advert. I tried on my PC and my Phone.....both the same ken anderson...ne...1..forum not working dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 It seems to be associated with the darker theme. Try swapping to the default scheme until it’s been looked at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 The default theme doesn't have the issue, but unfortunately the default theme comes with default teeny tiny text which is far from ideal even on a 16" screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Changing pages in a thread just leads to a blank screen, This happened a while ago so if it was fixed then why is happening now. This looks like part of a bigger problem with the forum software, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Still not working correctly? Ken Anderson..ne...1...we need a fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 (edited) I'm getting the blank page (with just the ad header) quite frequently from 3 different PCs, clicking 'refresh' brings up the full page. Edited May 5 by Phil Green 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Mack Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 I'm also getting the blank page (with just the ad header) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 It may help the techies to resolve the issue if they knew a few more details (not just aimed at you Gavin), e.g. Operating System and version, Browser being used, and whether you're using the 'Dark' scheme... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 (edited) It seems to me the site is creating the html for a blank page which is being delivered and rendered correctly by the browser, its not the OS or the browser, it happens regardless of device (Win/Android/Linux) & browser type 🙂 Edited May 8 by Phil Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 The more information the better...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Having the issue that if I wish to go back a page on pretty much any thread the screen locks up on an advert and I have to leave site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 (edited) @J D 8 If you just hit refresh on the blank RCM&E banner screen it works for me 🤞 Win 10, Darker as I prefer the larger to read format which then displays the RCM&E blank screen when changing page either forward or backwards. Irritating - however hitting the refresh brings up the requested page. Don't know enough to offer any concussion. Edited May 9 by Ace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickw Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 (edited) Problem exists on both laptop - Win 10 + Firefox, and on cellphone - Android + Chrome. Darker theme in both cases as it is easier to read. Dick Edited May 9 by Dickw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickw Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 21 minutes ago, Ace said: @J D 8 If you just hit refresh on the blank RCM&E banner screen it works for me 🤞 Win 10, Darker as I prefer the larger to read format which then displays the RCM&E blank screen when changing page either forward or backwards. Irritating - however hitting the refresh brings up the requested page. Don't know enough to offer any concussion. The concussion comes from banging your head against the wall 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 10 hours ago, Dickw said: The concussion comes from banging your head against the wall 😀 Conclusion - The concussion was brought on after not proof reading the gobblede goop first 🤫 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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