Just a heads up to everyone that I will be moving the site to a new server tomorrow night. As with last time I am staying with the same host, but the new server is configured differently such that I'll have access to more up to date software and such.

Also, I need to know who all has access to cPanel besides Pat as I'm using a different control panel on the new server (cPanel doesn't work with the version of Linux I'm using on the new server). The layout is simple and pretty easy to adjust to (I've familiarized myself with it in about a week and a half after using cPanel for 15+ years), but the address has changed so I want to email the appropriate people with that info

As usual, the change should take effect within 24 hours of the time I move everything over. Let me know if you have any questions.

c Panel?  Not sure I understand what you are asking.
If it is the list of administrators/moderators, it is visible in the member list.

Oldiesmann, we seldom hear from you but are aware of the work you do to keep us in business.  Thanks for your help, and the heads up.

Oldiesman,  we "oldies" are so fortunate to have you as our "man" for managing things!  Thank you!

I have no idea what cpanel is.

cPanel is software used for managing the website (setting up email accounts, databases, etc.). If you've never used it then you have nothing to worry about

Quote from: Oldiesmann on July 25, 2018, 11:45:54 AM
cPanel is software used for managing the website (setting up email accounts, databases, etc.). If you've never used it then you have nothing to worry about

Haha, I've been to read the message & sorry to say am no smarter~ ~  Another "thank you" for all you do, Oldiesman. Since Bubble is the one that bails me out when I can't get in (whether to blame my computer, server of Microsoft update).... hang on to her!!!
Thanks for the warning, I generally blame my server for everything.  

Oldiesman:  Thank you for all of your help! 

OLDIESMAN, please accept my heartfelt thanks for all you do for those of us not smart enough to do it for ourselves.  I would literally be lost without the friends I've made on this website.  And may I add my wishes to Shirley's that KEEP BUBBLE!

I can access the C-Panel so will appreciate getting the updated information.  Like the others have expressed we are most grateful for your help with this website as it means a lot of us.  Larry

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Above came as I attempted, unsuccessfully to post in a discussion.

Thanks for the info Jane. I'll take a look at it when I get home from work this evening. What topic was that in?

Larry - I'll send you the info in a bit

Also, for those who have FTP access, the username has changed to "mods_seniorsandf" from "mods@seniorsandfriends.org". The password should be the same.

Oldiesman...

I am having trouble posting in the Village Clubhouse...." Follow that Name " game...this is the message that keeps coming up...I tried to post twice...

Database Error
Please try again. If you come back to this error screen, report the error to an administrator.

Just tried again, this message came up...only it still hasn't posted...

You already submitted this post! You might have accidentally double clicked or tried to refresh the page.

Jackie and Michael,

I received the same message in the "new" recipes forum.

It is a revolving set of error messages.

Weird. I'm honestly not sure what's going on there... The forum's error log isn't showing any database errors at all and I was able to post in the "Follow that name" topic just fine.

Also on all the subscriptions mail I get in my inbox, there is the mention

'Seniors & Friends <patzscott@gmail.com>
12:24 AM (9 hours ago)
This message was not sent to Spam because of a filter you created. Edit Filters'  with a question mark.

Is there no way to stop that annoying line?

For what it's worth, I have not had any error messages or anything odd on any of the places I go.  Maybe that's because I'M so ODD, myself!

Quote from: so_P_bubble on July 27, 2018, 02:45:24 AM
Also on all the subscriptions mail I get in my inbox, there is the mention

'Seniors & Friends <patzscott@gmail.com>
12:24 AM (9 hours ago)
This message was not sent to Spam because of a filter you created. Edit Filters'  with a question mark.

Is there no way to stop that annoying line?

That's on your end and has nothing to do with S&F.

oldiesmann - I've been unable to post a message in Library Bookshelf, today.  I tried a couple of times this morning, and again just now.  Both time this message comes up:

Database Error
Please try again. If you come back to this error screen, report the error to an administrator.

Marilyne...
...frustrating isn't it? same for me in village clubhouse, haven't checked if its anywhere else...

It's weird because it isn't actually logging the error anywhere and it works for me. I have to leave for work in 20 minutes but will hack things up later tonight to make it display the actual error message to you so I can figure out what's going on.

Michael, it doesn't always show up and when it does it's arbitrary. I found it in Photos then and now once as well as the recipes discussion.

Ditto for me in Bait & Tackle.

I've had no problems viewing, but FWIW, could our computer cookies and/or temp files be messing things up?  It wouldn't do any harm if we did a power cycle. Could help, but wouldn't hurt.

Rick, I have mine set to do that each time I close down. However, I don't see how that would affect multiple users on a forum site with the exact same error messages. It has to be something with the simple machines programming format.

I've modified the code to show the database error to everyone (instead of the default of showing it only to admins), so hopefully that will help me track down the problem.

Quote from: angelface555 on July 27, 2018, 10:13:37 PM
Rick, I have mine set to do that each time I close down. However, I don't see how that would affect multiple users on a forum site with the exact same error messages. It has to be something with the simple machines programming format.

I do agree with that. But I have seen strange things happen computer wise and a full power cycling has, at times, made a difference.  And, as I said, it can't hurt.  I'm of the opinion that many don't bother to shut down. Without a shutdown and other actions memory doesn't clear nor temp and cookie files.
    I also have no idea of how this software works (program wise).

Oldiesmann...
...whatever it is you have done it has worked, well it has worked for me...I can now post in Village Clubhouse...thank you...Hope it has improved for everyone one...

Others have posted in Bosom Buddies in Medical area, but I get this


Database Error
Incorrect string value: '\x92s won...' for column 'body' at row 1
File: /var/www/vhosts/seniorsandfriends.org/public_html/Sources/Subs-Post.php
Line: 1830

Note: It appears that your database may require an upgrade. Your forum's files are currently at version SMF 2.0.15, while your database is at version 2.0.11. The above error might possibly go away if you execute the latest version of upgrade.php.

I got one post in, went back to Modify to add some info to the BBS, and got that same database error.


Odd I can post here...but not in Bosom Buddies.