Jack Sawyer Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Kind of puzzling to me, it seems to have changed over the last several days, I think yesterday or the day before there was a trophy icon and now the last two days there's a heart and some emoticons. So what is the difference between an up vote or the heart icon? Sorry, I just was a little confused, I like it, but am curious. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben McClintock Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Hi Jack, This was another feature that came with the forum software update. "Like", "haha" and "upvote" increase the reputation of the poster. "Confused" and "sad" keep the poster's reputation the same. The heart and upvote are effectively the same Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 10 minutes ago, Ben McClintock said: Hi Jack, This was another feature that came with the forum software update. "Like", "haha" and "upvote" increase the reputation of the poster. "Confused" and "sad" keep the poster's reputation the same. The heart and upvote are effectively the same Ben Thanks for clarifying this Ben! I appreciate it, and you get a heart from me. But what happened to the trophy of just a few days ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben McClintock Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Should be back now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I like this differentiating function, the quickest comment one can give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 10 minutes ago, Ben McClintock said: Should be back now Thanks Ben, so let me ask one more dumb question, we only get to pick one? By the way, I really love the new design overall. It's faster, elegant, and streamlined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben McClintock Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, Jack Sawyer said: Thanks Ben, so let me ask one more dumb question, we only get to pick one? Yes, you can only pick one per post 6 minutes ago, Jack Sawyer said: By the way, I really love the new design overall. It's faster, elegant, and streamlined. The forum software update also coincided with a few other things: The forum is now hosted in Council Bluffs, Iowa instead of Australia Forum resources such as images are now loaded using a content distribution network (the same CDN we use for FTXC) instead of being downloaded directly from the server The underlying server is more powerful and is dedicated to the forum only We're using server-side caching now so topics/categories should generally load faster All of these combined should result in a much faster experience on the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 9 minutes ago, Ben McClintock said: Yes, you can only pick one per post The forum software update also coincided with a few other things: The forum is now hosted in Council Bluffs, Iowa instead of Australia Forum resources such as images are now loaded using a content distribution network (the same CDN we use for FTXC) instead of being downloaded directly from the server The underlying server is more powerful and is dedicated to the forum only We're using server-side caching now so topics/categories should generally load faster All of these combined should result in a much faster experience on the forums. Well, thanks Ben but what you said might make sense to those here but since I don't know much about IT it looks like ancient Mesopotamian to me. But it all sounds good, I like the looks of it though, and many thanks for taking the time to respond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Thanks Ben and Jack. Good to see some things explained here, so now I also understand a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 10 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: Thanks Ben and Jack. Good to see some things explained here, so now I also understand a bit more. I have to admit, Ben is quite the guy! He and Orbx do outstanding work, and, this is my favorite site on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 19 minutes ago, Jack Sawyer said: I have to admit, Ben is quite the guy! He and Orbx do outstanding work, and, this is my favorite site on the internet. The team all do a fantastic job to enhance our pastime. My most visited site too. So much useful info, as well as the parts of the site to participate in. Our pastime would be unimaginable with out ORBX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMBIII Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Yep, I visit here at least twice a day, also. Three reasons. 1. To see the latest posts from Jack. 2. To checkout the latest screenshots. (All are better than mine) 3. To see if the announcements ever say, "You guys with the DVD's, that you didn't buy from us, can now be allowed to load them into P3D.". ( Coming up on a year now I've been waiting.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 1 minute ago, jmbiii said: Yep, I visit here at least twice a day, also. Three reasons. 1. To see the latest posts from Jack. 2. To checkout the latest screenshots. (All are better than mine) 3. To see if the announcements ever say, "You guys with the DVD's, that you didn't buy from us, can now be allowed to load them into P3D.". ( Coming up on a year now I've been waiting.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 This is hands down my favorite website...I am on this site easily for 6-8 hours a day...no kidding. And that's without me ever accessing it on my phone, which I generally don't do. I love this forum, and as much as it pains me to admit, all my fellow sim junkies on here are like my global extended family. It's like I have brothers in Australia, cousins in Italy and Germany, uncles and nephews in the U.K....and, of course there are extended flight sim family members scattered all over in more obscure places....and it's all thanks to Orbx and this website....awesome work Ben! EDIT: I should add that I almost forgot that crazy cousin, or uncle?...not sure...but the one down in Georgia that loves yellow and flies upside down. Not sure if he is legitimately part of the family, or just someone that showed up one day long ago and claimed his spot, and we just all accepted him because, well, he's special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 3 hours ago, Sniper31 said: This is hands down my favorite website...I am on this site easily for 6-8 hours a day...no kidding. And that's without me ever accessing it on my phone, which I generally don't do. I love this forum, and as much as it pains me to admit, all my fellow sim junkies on here are like my global extended family. It's like I have brothers in Australia, cousins in Italy and Germany, uncles and nephews in the U.K....and, of course there are extended flight sim family members scattered all over in more obscure places....and it's all thanks to Orbx and this website....awesome work Ben! EDIT: I should add that I almost forgot that crazy cousin, or uncle?...not sure...but the one down in Georgia that loves yellow and flies upside down. Not sure if he is legitimately part of the family, or just someone that showed up one day long ago and claimed his spot, and we just all accepted him because, well, he's special +1 for that! this is by far the friendliest forum that I visit. I find it a stress free pleasure visiting. Some great friends here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 1 hour ago, paulb said: +1 for that! this is by far the friendliest forum that I visit. I find it a stress free pleasure visiting. Some great friends here. Agreed. This is also my most-visited website, and I can fully agree to the purposes mentioned above. I think this successful forum is a key to orbx economical development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1252 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Yep, I have to agree with the sentiments building up here. I keep a tab open on the forum all the time my machine is on, and dip in and out fairly constantly. I've learned a hell of a lot about the sim environment on here, and although I'm basically anti-social I also get a strangely friendly vibe here! Only problem really is that coming here so regularly has cost me a fortune in scenery and 'planes <grin>. (and as you can see, I can't quite bring myself to use emoticons - first step on the slippery slope down to facebook and twitter, which I consider to be the outermost circles of the underworld) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 2 hours ago, andy1252 said: Yep, I have to agree with the sentiments building up here. I keep a tab open on the forum all the time my machine is on, and dip in and out fairly constantly. I've learned a hell of a lot about the sim environment on here, and although I'm basically anti-social I also get a strangely friendly vibe here! Only problem really is that coming here so regularly has cost me a fortune in scenery and 'planes <grin>. (and as you can see, I can't quite bring myself to use emoticons - first step on the slippery slope down to facebook and twitter, which I consider to be the outermost circles of the underworld) I agree with you Andy! About the slippery slope But it's ok to use emoticons I love using them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neptune6 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Hi send me a lot of trophy to fill them with beer and toast with you Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbx Flyer Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 17 hours ago, Ben McClintock said: Yes, you can only pick one per post The forum software update also coincided with a few other things: The forum is now hosted in Council Bluffs, Iowa instead of Australia Forum resources such as images are now loaded using a content distribution network (the same CDN we use for FTXC) instead of being downloaded directly from the server The underlying server is more powerful and is dedicated to the forum only We're using server-side caching now so topics/categories should generally load faster All of these combined should result in a much faster experience on the forums. I think that this update is absolutely great. Very clean, crisp, and quite cheerful to view. Everything stands out, cleanly from off of the off-white forum background. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben McClintock Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 12 hours ago, jmbiii said: 3. To see if the announcements ever say, "You guys with the DVD's, that you didn't buy from us, can now be allowed to load them into P3D.". ( Coming up on a year now I've been waiting.) This is very very close now (less than 10 days away) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 22 minutes ago, Ben McClintock said: This is very very close now (less than 10 days away) Excellent news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 This thread belong to the pilot lounge Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cooper Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 By all means, I will move it to the Pilot's Lounge. Unfortunately, the door to it is locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Nick Cooper said: By all means, I will move it to the Pilot's Lounge. Unfortunately, the door to it is locked. Ahhh...................but Jack might have the key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neptune6 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Thank i have one yeppppiiii ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMBIII Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 12 hours ago, Ben McClintock said: This is very very close now (less than 10 days away) OMG, Ben ! I'll be able to fly in OZ and NZ and PNW once more ! (turns somersalts and dances really funny) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Harmes Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 The new forum looks great. Not sure if I like all the "like" choices now, but I suppose I will get used to it. I suppose I will have to . Thankfully there are no downvotes as on some other forums. They cause nothing but trouble. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Hey Nick, create a Jack Sawyer thread instead Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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