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Apologies if this has long since been covered:

Opened up road.cc and it's all changed! 

It's all working well for me, except when I log in I seem to transform into username 'hawkinspeter' - or at least that's what it's showing in the top right corner!

This is tom_w, in case this message gets posted as 'hawkinspeter'!

 

If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.

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ktache | 4 years ago
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Sorry to ask, but how do I turn off notifications?  I clicked yes and now am beginning to regret it a bit.  Just getting a bit annoying.

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dave atkinson replied to ktache | 4 years ago
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hit 'settings' next time one comes up, and unsubscribe. or go into settungs > security and privacy, you can do it on a per-site basis there

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Nick T | 4 years ago
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I keep seeing articles on the front page from months, even years ago - is something wrong with the render algorithm?

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dave atkinson replied to Nick T | 4 years ago
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no. but there are some learning curves with the new way the site works  4

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amazon22 | 4 years ago
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I can't see comments on articles - also just see the spinning wheel. Desktop Safari - it works if I use Opera. Frankly getting a bit bored of the hassle with so many formatting issues.

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kevvjj replied to amazon22 | 4 years ago
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amazon22 wrote:

I can't see comments on articles - also just see the spinning wheel. Desktop Safari - it works if I use Opera. Frankly getting a bit bored of the hassle with so many formatting issues.

do you have an ad blocker on Safari? turning it off worked for me

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amazon22 replied to kevvjj | 4 years ago
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Yes, Adblock - turning it off allows me to see SUV car adverts - great. Now trying Ghostery Lite which seems to be working well - no adverts (but lots of blank space) and I can see comments.

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hawkinspeter replied to amazon22 | 4 years ago
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Privacy Badger is a better bet than Ghostery (Lite) as it's made by EFF - one of the most trustworthy organisations around. (I've heard rumours that Ghostery ends up selling your info).

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amazon22 replied to hawkinspeter | 4 years ago
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Unfortunately, it doesn't work on Safari.

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Moist von Lipwig | 4 years ago
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I still have problems on mobile.

Comments don't load under any article - just get the spinning time wheel

The 3 line 'hamburger' top left corner is not responsive and doesn'r bring any menu up.

Tried on mobile and desktop view on Android 9, Chrome and Dolphin browsers

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Hirsute replied to Moist von Lipwig | 4 years ago
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Ad blocker? Were you signed in?
And how did you make this post?

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srchar replied to Hirsute | 4 years ago
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My ad blocker borks comments. I've whitelisted the site.

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Moist von Lipwig replied to srchar | 4 years ago
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srchar wrote:

My ad blocker borks comments. I've whitelisted the site.

That was it, dolphin has a built in ad blocker I didn't realise was there. Thanks.

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Moist von Lipwig replied to Hirsute | 4 years ago
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hirsute wrote:

Ad blocker? Were you signed in?
And how did you make this post?

Also have a PC 😉

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dave atkinson | 4 years ago
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Updates today (13 feb):

  • you can save your comment ordering preference in your user account
  • image uploads are back on comments
  • latest comments at the bottom of all nodes
  • some minor home page tweaks and bug fixes
  • Push notifications because they're the future apparently
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dave atkinson replied to dave atkinson | 4 years ago
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image away  1

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hawkinspeter replied to dave atkinson | 4 years ago
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Don't mind if I do

 

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Mungecrundle replied to hawkinspeter | 4 years ago
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Damn, beat me to it.

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dave atkinson replied to Mungecrundle | 4 years ago
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well obviously i'm really glad i made that change now

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dave atkinson replied to dave atkinson | 4 years ago
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Good luck in your new job as The Times' ad designer, hp

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hawkinspeter replied to dave atkinson | 4 years ago
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Thanks very much.

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peted76 replied to dave atkinson | 4 years ago
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Ace!

Who else knew Ned Boulting was in Monty Python?

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melliott replied to dave atkinson | 4 years ago
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dave atkinson wrote:

Updates today (13 feb):

  • Push notifications because they're the future apparently

I very much hope not.

Liking the rest of the new-look site, especially now as comments are easier to get to. Good work guys.

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srchar | 4 years ago
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It's a big improvement, but by heck, it doesn't half look like the Guardian!

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HarryTrauts replied to srchar | 4 years ago
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Agreed. First time I saw the new design I thought I'd come to the wrong site. 

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hawkinspeter | 4 years ago
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Minor quibble, but the "Latest Comments" section only shows 3 and a bit comments (on my screen anyway) and the little dots to navigate are a terrible idea unless you want to ensure that only accurate mousers can use them.

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dave atkinson | 4 years ago
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Anyone else seeing sidebar ads overlaying the forum content? ping me a screenshot and browser/OS details if so: dave [at] road.cc

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ktache replied to dave atkinson | 4 years ago
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I did get it on the left, but I just reduced the text size a bit (ctrl -ve) and it went away.  Damn my awful eyes.

Ohh, and a little one, the quick click to take you to the comments when opening a page has gone.  Which I did like.  Bit more scrolling required.

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fenix | 4 years ago
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Aaaah I hate change.  I'm sure I will adapt though..

One weird thing is that the side bar ads are now for obscure (to me) Italian stage plays, singers and a tent sale in Verano.  

I'm pretty sure I'm not in Italy. 

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Nick T | 4 years ago
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Newest at the top, but direct replies going down is really confusing when there's only an indent to differentiate posts visually 

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