New Specktra platform feedback and bug reporting

[Janice]

If you want to use BBCode you must switch to the new "Simple" editor. If you prefer the WYSIWYG editor (this is the standard editor for the site), simply upload the photo to Specktra via the upload photo link in the top menu of icons when creating your new post/thread. This will make the photo display in your post and not be a link.

 

[Meryl]

Thank you for the quick reply!

What is the new "Simple" editor and where do I find it? I'm looking and looking and can't find anything that will show some Photobucket images.

 

[Janice]

If you would like to enable the simple editor simply navigate to your profile page, select "Edit Account Details" , scroll down until you see the "Preferred editor type" dropdown menu and choose "BBCode Editor". Save your profile, and you're done! http://www.specktra.net/forum/thread/171771/new-bbcode-editor-available-for-use If you are using the standard (WYSIWYG) editor you need to upload the photo via the upload function on the forum, not photobucket. It's the little picture icon in the top editor bar when you are creating a post.

 

[Meryl]

^^ This is not working for me either. In fact, both editor types seem to be the exact same and I went back and forth a few times, hoping to see a difference. I have spent hours and hours today trying to post pictures and I'm close to tears from the frustration. I have tried everything (although I am sure I'm doing something wrong) and now the "BBCode Editor" does nothing to change the fact that I can't post a picture. Last week I could and today I can't. Do you have any to other suggestions? I tried uploading pictures (although I would rather use Photobucket) and found the album, but it only gives me the URL to embed which also ends up being just a link when I want to see the picture. By the way... why do I have to click "edit" twice? It doesn't work the first time... if that makes sense. Also, the site seems sticky and slow when I try to edit anything... is it only me?

 

[Janice]

Hi Meryl, I'm apologize for the frustration you're feeling. If you have switched to the basic editor then you can use the

 

[Meryl]

I just noticed that when I try to edit my Sale Thread, it says at the top, "This is Rich Format content so you've been switched to the Rich Editor." No wonder I couldn't see a difference when I was switching back and forth. Do you suppose I have to re-do the whole thread in BB Code... start again, in other words?

 

[Janice]

You don't have to start over unless you are unwilling or it is impossible to upload your photos to Specktra to embed the image in the post. There are two methods to upload, from your computer or from a image URL (a direct link to the picture file hosted on photobucket). Ultimately your personal preference on this issue will determine how you proceed. I am extremely apologetic that something we considered a feature upgrade has caused this level of inconvenience for you.

 

[Camnagem]

Over the past 2 days I've been unable to connect to/load the Specktra website. No computer or firewall settings changed on my computer, and I was able to access literally every other website/shopping site/company site/blog/etc. with no problems. Last night (Wednesday night) around 8pm or so things returned to normal, and the site loaded just like nothing had happened.

Up until this point I've had no techy issues with the new site, and I was just wondering if something had changed? Have other people experienced similar problems? Everything is working just fine for me now, but I'd like to know if there's a way I can avoid it happening again (I love my Specktra time!).

Thanks for the help!

 

[Janice]

Yes ma'am, we had to update nameserver information with the domain registrar. This will cause localized connection issues until the DNS information has been fully repopulated around the globe.

 

[Meryl]

So - just an update.

Today, I was able to switch to BB Code and post a picture from Photobucket. It's almost impossible to edit type though since it looks so confusing so I switched back to Rich Format to edit some type.

My pictures I just uploaded from Photobucket do not show up in Rich Format although I could see them posted in BB Code.

What if forum members are looking at my posts in Rich Format? They won't see recently added photos - but if they look at my thread in BB Code - they will?

I cannot be the only one with this problem...

You don't have to start over unless you are unwilling or it is impossible to upload your photos to Specktra to embed the image in the post. There are two methods to upload, from your computer or from a image URL (a direct link to the picture file hosted on photobucket). Ultimately your personal preference on this issue will determine how you proceed. I am extremely apologetic that something we considered a feature upgrade has caused this level of inconvenience for you.

 

[Janice]

Meryl, would you happen to be clicking on the "Source" button to the far left of the rich code editor? Are you using [ img ] tags for your images? Or does the code look different? Could you please send me a link to one of the pictures you are trying to use?

 

[Camnagem]

Yes ma'am, we had to update nameserver information with the domain registrar. This will cause localized connection issues until the DNS information has been fully repopulated around the globe.

Ahhh, I see! Thanks very much for the info (and the quick response)! I'm glad to know it wasn't just my computer hating Specktra.

 

[Meryl]

I did once try that "Source" button but I put it back to Rich Text when it also did not work.

I was using Rich Editor from my "Edit Account Detail" and "BB Code" from there as well.

Here's are 2 images from Phototbucket - I can see them in BB Code but not in Rich text.

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Meryl, would you happen to be clicking on the "Source" button to the far left of the rich code editor? Are you using [ img ] tags for your images? Or does the code look different? Could you please send me a link to one of the pictures you are trying to use?

 

[Meryl]

I now realize I must upload an image URL... I don't use the IMG code at all, I have to use a direct link - it's an extra step, but I don't mind, I'm just happy I figured it out.. I apogize for complaining and bothering you so much!!

 

[martiangurll]

I get this message EVERY TIME I attempt to leave feedback too. I feel really bad, because obviously other members are able to leave feedback for me, but I cannot reciprocate. I am using the URL to the original Sales Post or Want Ad when I reference a transaction. Any ideas on what's wrong?

 

[martiangurll]

I get this message EVERY TIME I attempt to leave feedback too. I feel really bad, because obviously other members are able to leave feedback for me, but I cannot reciprocate. I am using the URL to the original Sales Post or Want Ad when I reference a transaction. Any ideas on what's wrong?

Well, I still get an error message, but the feedback "sticks." When I go back to the receipients profile, the feedback is there. So I am happy

 

[MzzRach]

Something new is happening when I was trying to thank posts today - I somehow am "over my limit" for thanking posts?

The error that comes up is:

You are over your limit for rating content. Please try agian later.

Are we limited to the number of posts we can thank in a certain period of time? This has never happened to me before today.

 

[JennsJewelz]

The same thing is happening to me, MzzRach. Thanks for letting me know to post it here!

 

[elegant-one]

Firefox browser - can't post or thank. I have had to use google chrome which is ok, but I want to go back to using my Firefox browser. Its been like this for many weeks.

Like above, using the Thumbs up button works & then doesn't work.

Yesterday, it did not want to post the pics

 

[nazih09]

Safari browser- Every time I try to change my picture it says error :/