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    Ip Deny Manager

    in CPanel and Site Maintenance

    Posted

    It seems my board has been discovered by spammers. :huh: I try to check validating members at least twice per day and delete the ones that look like spammers but sometimes the little sneaks get through. Some are very persistant and rejoin even after being deleted. You'd think they'd get the hint!

     

    I've noticed an "IP Deny Manager" in CPanel and wondered if I can use it to block some of these jerks. The lastest awaiting execution is

     

    vcemprevet

    IP: 66.98.212.79 mail1@medicinese.info

     

    How would I use IP Deny Manager to put an end to vcemprevet? He/she keeps joining and I keep deleting.

     

    Thanks!

    Weird Ie Problem

    in Software Talk

    Posted

    I think we figured it out. Apparently, the image resizer does not like animated graphics. A couple of members were using them in their sigs and it was those threads that caused the problem. I was told it had something to do with javascript.

     

    We've removed those banners and that seems to have solved the problem!

     

    I have another question. I did run the virus scan and found one red one (not sure what that means!). The file is: cache/lang_cache/en/f.php

     

    I removed my info from the code:

     

    Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '=', expecting ')' in /home/XXXXXX/public_html/forums/cache/lang_cache/en/f.php on line 4

     

    Wutzitmean?

    Weird Ie Problem

    in Software Talk

    Posted

    I just checked my IE update list & have all the critical updates. I do not have some of the other ones though but didn't see anything that I would think would effect the viewing of the forum. There were no updates that were dated last week.

     

    The shutdown doesn't happen immediately but after a few seconds of viewing the pages. There doesn't seem to be a regional problem since members from NZ, AU, CA and the US have had problems.

     

    I've done a bit of experimenting and find that if I ignore a particular member, Baileys Mum, I don't shut down. Once I "un-ignored" and went back to the thread, I got the shut down screen. I see nothing in her avatar or signature (she uses something from Glittermaker.com). Others use Glittermaker with no problems. It does seem that the problems have occured since she's joined which was 8-17.

     

    Can anyone figure out why her posts cause the shutdown?

    Weird Ie Problem

    in Software Talk

    Posted

    Several of my forum members including myself are having problems opening some of the threads. It seems that only people but not everyone using IE are having problems. Some are having problems at home but not at work. We are getting this message:

     

    Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

     

    This thread caused my IE to shut down 3 times. This one has done it twice now but I was able to post after it closed the 1st time.

     

    Does anyone have any idea what the problem is and how to fix it other than use a different browser?

    Successful Email Setup

    in CPanel and Site Maintenance

    Posted · Edited by BoxersRule

    I was determined to figure out the email thingy and I think I DID!! At least I was able to download 85 emails most of which was SPAM. :angry: A few were attempts I had made while testing after my first try. I was sending myself emails to me@mysite.com from my ISP. Apparently, I was able to send them, just not download them but I figured it out (sort of)....ALL BY MYSELF! Okay..with the help of the tutorial. :wallbash:

     

    But I downloaded LOTS of spam sent to "info@mysite.com" and I don't see where that is a valid email address. I also received "mail returned" messages that were all from @mysite.com but I didn't send them and there are no members using mysite's email.

     

    How do I nuke the "info@mysite.com" address? I did get some test emails I had sent myself at me@mysite.com from my ISP several weeks ago when I tried to figure it out the first time.

     

    Is there something I did or didn't do that lets spam be sent via my site's email?

     

    and...

     

    I just got this msg:

     

    Your server has unexpectedly terminated the connection. Possible causes for this include server problems, network problems, or a long period of inactivity. Account: 'mail.mysite.com', Server: 'mail.mysite.com', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10053, Error Number: 0x800CCC0F

     

    I'm trying to send a test email from my ISP to mysite.com email and it's stuck in the outbox. I remember reading something about ports but can't find it now & can't remember what it was.. maybe 26?? Is that the problem?

     

    I tried to send me@mysite.com an email from my hotmail account & got the same msg when I checked for it. I just downloaded all those emails though & didn't change anything.

     

    Darn it and I thought I was sooo smart. :lol:

     

    What's wrong?

    What Do You Like In A Forum?

    in Open Discussion

    Posted · Edited by BoxersRule

    Let's say you find two forums dealing with your favorite hobby whether it's gaming, cars, fishing, knitting...whatever.

     

    Why are you more active on forum A rather than forum B?

     

    What features do you like most on a forum?

     

    What do you like least?

     

    I'd like to increase membership & activity on my forum and am looking for suggestions. :wallbash:

     

    Thanks!

    Thoughts On Affiliate Programs

    in Open Discussion

    Posted

    I've been tossing around the idea of joining one of the affiliate marketing programs with the hopes of offsetting some of the cost of staying online, pay for the chatroom, maybe adding more features to my site and being able to donate to some boxer rescues. Of course, reading through the information on the affiliate sites, it's all good and one can make thousands of dollars... ya right!

     

    I've looked at LinkShare & Commission Junction so far and wonder if anyone has dealt with either of them and will share their opinions.

     

    Any recomendations for other programs?

     

    I will not bombard my members with emails & popups and irritating banners. My thought was to create a shopping forum and provide links to the various stores I want to promote (primarily pet related) and invite members to shop from the forum.

     

    Any advice on making an affiliate program work?

     

    Thanks!

    Fp, Csb Or Tempates Express

    in Scripting Talk

    Posted

    Thanks, Thomas!

     

    I was aware of the impeding CSB demise. It seems like there will be quite a bit of support for the program though.

     

    Now the question is whether it's worth the almost $70 to purchase if there won't be updates & bug fixes.

     

    Since I haven't used it, I have no idea! Are there equally easy, good (or maybe better) programs available?

    Fp, Csb Or Tempates Express

    in Scripting Talk

    Posted

    FrontPage came with my computer and despite it's best efforts, I did manage to get a few pages built & online. It was a struggle though.

     

    I've read a little about CSB and wonder if it's easier to use. I've never been really happy with what I did using FP I think because the templates are primarily business related. I just didn't like any of them so used a blank template.

     

    I'm not going to be building websites for anyone else but would like to make mine more appealing and professional looking.

     

    I see that TCH offers Templates Express through Fantastico. Is it something that a "Tech Challenged" person can figure out?

    Installing Smf

    in Installing Scripts

    Posted

    I never make files writable on the server through the admin panel. I always make changes on my PC and FTP the changes to the server.

     

    I had no idea how to do that when I first started the board. I was lucky to get the changes made at all!

     

    I've made a bit of progress and have figured out how to add emoticons & my logo via ftp.... now I've got to wrestle the buttons around.

     

    After several attempts at changing the logo via the "easy logo changer" :blink: , I finally just changed the name of the IBP logo then loaded my logo with it's old name. I think I'll probably do that with the buttons too unless there is a better way.

     

    Is there? :blush:

    Installing Smf

    in Installing Scripts

    Posted

    You can? I ran a 1.3 version of IPB and had to edit the template to change the logo and add other links.

     

    I should have worded that differently. I still had to edit script but could do it in the admin panel. I'm still trying to figure the new version out. I can't seem to change the logo even following the directions on the IBP Knowledge Base. Haven't begun to figure out buttons...

    Chmod/permissions

    in CPanel and Site Maintenance

    Posted

    To me, its easier to edit the copy of the file on my computer and then ftp it to the server.

    That way you don't have to worry about permissions.

    When I added the logo & buttons to the original IPB forum, I had to change the permissions via SSH on the previous server, then was able to change the code from the admin panel & upload changes.

     

    You will need to Chmod the styles folder 777 and then also any folders under it like S1 or S2 depending on the styles. I suggest you do this via a FTP manager if you can.

     

    Once its done, change it back to 755 until you need to make more modications.

     

    I *think* I changed the skins folder and the S1 but will try again once I recover from my journey into SMF code. If I still can't do it, I'll contact support.

     

    Thanks!!

    Installing Smf

    in Installing Scripts

    Posted

    Update.....

     

    :surrender:

     

    < i./ ju$t [can't : ^ type.+. c0de]>

     

    <give$/.(me_he@d@che>

     

    .....so I bailed on the SMF and purchased the IBP upgrade. I'm a wimp, I know, but wanted to regrow the hair I lost while trying to get the board moved. :lol: Also, ya'll scared me with security talk concerning 1.2 so I thought it would provide better security faster to let IBP to an upgrade.

     

    I like IPB's feature of being able to add logos, buttons... and ...stuff... from the admin panel. It's still "geeklish" but seems more organized but then I'm more familiar with it...

     

    I'll still tinker with the SMF board, though!

    Installing Smf

    in Installing Scripts

    Posted

    Some people shouldn't be allowed to have websites but since I do, I have questions. ;)

     

    After reading about the security issues with IPB 1.2, reading posts about SMF and checking out the features, I'd like to give it a try.

     

    I got to the download page before I ran into a problem. :P Which file, zip tar.gz or tar.bz2, do I want to download and can it be downloaded to TCH or do I need to download/upload it from my computer?

     

    How big is it?

     

    Does it go in the public_html folder?

     

    Thanks!

    Invision Power Board Problem

    in Scripting Talk

    Posted

    I'm also running 1.2 and have considered upgrading to the new IPB but hate to shell out the bucks. I like free better!

     

    Can someone provide links to SMF boards? I'd like to see what they look like.

     

    Is it difficult to convert files from IPB to SMF? If you have followed my plight in getting my website moved you already know that I am NOT a 'puter guru. :) What are the chances of me being able to convert?

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