Jane77
313 posts
Jul 07, 2010
4:25 PM
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I just don't get it ! I have tried to read it a few times but my eyes can't manage it. Too many lines and patterns. I tried to register and it was asking for a membership #. What does that mean ? Only members are allowed to register? Is anyone else having problems ? Jane
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alice
883 posts
Jul 07, 2010
8:12 PM
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you do not need to put in the membership number if you do not have one, just put in your name, address etc.
take into account that if you do not want to go under your real name you have to put your pseusoname there and not your real one. your e-mail address will not be given to anyone, so you can use your e-mail address.
alice
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chairman
MGA Forum Chairman
1561 posts
Jul 07, 2010
9:33 PM
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Jane Take a look at this: How the MGA Forum Works It's under HELP! on the new Forum Menu Bar (at the top of the screen).
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 Peter Finney
MGA Forum Chairman
Last Edited on 7-Jul-2010 9:34 PM
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Jane77
315 posts
Jul 09, 2010
5:03 PM
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Thanks Alice and Peter, I am getting there now I think. I think it may be a slight dyslexia type problem where the grey writing on blue - and then the change to white for the reply - seems hard for my eyes to 'see'. This is most likely an independent problem to CMS. Is there a button to change the background colours ? This forum was so clear with its all white appearance.
Thanks, Jane
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ragdoll
357 posts
Jul 10, 2010
12:14 AM
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Hi Jane,
This is a favourite hobby horse of mine. When I developed cataracts and realised I couldn't read most magazines because of the fancy use of colours.
It is easy for 'normal' people to forget these sorts of things, I have found - form over function again!! although I'm sure that was not the intent.
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alice
890 posts
Jul 10, 2010
12:38 AM
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Jane,
I had the same problem at first, changing colors and flickering lights are a major problem for me.
but, I somehow found the way to get used to it.
overall the colors are not too bright, and the brightness of my screen is on the low side any how.
I think that being aware of it, I just go slower from one color to the other, giving my eyes time to adjust.
my rehab physician once said to me that looking at me, it seems that I am planning every movement. and anticipating what I can or can't do. and this is probably what makes some people think that I am faking it.
guess that's a price you have to pay for finding the way to adjust to your limitations.
alice
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MGMike
227 posts
Jul 10, 2010
2:31 AM
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Hi there - re mix of colours used for coveying info (writing)
unfortunately it seems that most Internet Designers are A young - B not educated in 'use of colours' - C have good colour perception - D totaly unaware of the effects of both 'illness' and/or 'Colour Blindness' - on the ability to see any Writing Well enough when colours are wrongly used together
When TV first went Colour various charts were researched and issued to Set Designers etc to enable the Electronic TV System to read the differences between colours - and so the 'viewer' to appreciate the Designers designs and not become a miss match.
Well TV managed it ony to find that Internet Designers then came along and apparently do not appreciate the problems involved in the use of colours in the Good Design of Web Sites etc etc.
Lots and Lots of us men are partially colour blind and the incorrect mix of Colours can make life very difficult for us.
Likewise any Designer that has not been tested for Colour Vision can see things that others can-not.
Caution and Prudence in choice of colour mix is a Virtue if not an essential in a good effective design
After all getting the 'message cross' is the aim
Last Edited on 10-Jul-2010 3:15 AM
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lynette
51 posts
Jul 10, 2010
3:54 AM
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Alice,
how do you manage if you have visual problems to spend as long on this forum as you do?
I’m still attempting to get correctly set up on the new one. I got one account but it gives out my surname which I don’t want to do and can’t find out how to stop it. I see most people now have their surnames apart from an expert like you who’s just got one name.
The FAQ doesn’t seem to answer this and because I can only do on line in short spells it is becoming rather a hurdle.
I’m now setting up another account but can’t see how to delete the first one but the automatic email hasn’t come. So I keep giving up and going back to this one.
Lynette
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Posy
48 posts
Jul 10, 2010
8:28 AM
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Hi Lynette
It took me a while to figure it out too. When you register, when it asks for your name just put your chosen user name in the first name place and a full stop in the last name part.
That's what I did.
Hope it works for you
Posy
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polo.w
10 posts
Jul 10, 2010
9:44 AM
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How long does it take for it to send you out your new password? i`ve been waiting all day.
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Tony
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chairman
MGA Forum Chairman
1568 posts
Jul 10, 2010
11:41 AM
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Are you sure you gave a valid email address - it should be very quick.
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Peter Finney
MGA Forum Chairman
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polo.w
11 posts
Jul 10, 2010
12:08 PM
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Yes, i gave the one in my profile its the only one i have.
will try again
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Tony
Last Edited on 10-Jul-2010 12:09 PM
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polo.w
12 posts
Jul 10, 2010
12:14 PM
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Have just tryed again with a differant screen name and was told The email address you requested is already taken.
Help
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Tony
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Bevj
75 posts
Jul 10, 2010
12:32 PM
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Dear Tony
Just a thought - did you check your junk/spam box? Maybe your reply went there.
Bev
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lynette
53 posts
Jul 10, 2010
12:32 PM
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Hi posy
thanks, that worked.
lynette
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polo.w
13 posts
Jul 10, 2010
12:48 PM
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Yes i have checked my spam box not in there, where are you you little e-mail, here boy.
Have sent a message to the site for help they may be able to send it again.
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Tony
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alice
891 posts
Jul 10, 2010
1:16 PM
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Lynette,
you ask-"how do you manage if you have visual problems to spend as long on this forum as you do?"
honestly, I am not sure I know the answer to that. I think it is what I said. just being very stubborn, and not giving up on doing what I want, and finding innovative ways to do it.
I also think that "movement notations" may have helped.
many times I don't look at what I am writing, and also take breaks in between (when you read it, you can't know how long it took me to write it).
I also invested a lot of time, in finding the optimal screen that is big enough, but not too big (so I don't have to move my eyes too much).
not being able to read was one of the worst things for me (after not being able to breath), so I put a lot of effort in finding how to do it.
I can't say if it is good or not, this is just me. I know I paid an enormous price for this, because it took the physicians involved in my care, and those around me, a very long time to understand how ill I really am. some still don't.
At the same time, my functional level is way above what would be expected. Sort of a paradox I am constantly living with.
alice
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Jane77
316 posts
Jul 10, 2010
6:02 PM
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I have tried twice to register and have not received a reply. I posted to the Help section but still have not had a reply. It has now been 48 hours. ?? Jane
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Randi
4 posts
Jul 11, 2010
6:01 AM
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I'm still waiting for the email too. Checked in spam and inbox. Nothing!
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polo.w
14 posts
Jul 11, 2010
7:48 AM
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Jane,Randi are you on BT internt, i am it could be them i have told BT i think iam not getting all my e-mails and told them it was from the MG site.
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Tony
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Jane77
317 posts
Jul 11, 2010
1:42 PM
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Tony, Not BT here. No Spam filter - checked the logs (?) and there was no sign of the first mail, I have not been keen to ask him again as I do not know the time they were all sent. What address should the IT people search for ? Jane
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MGMike
228 posts
Jul 11, 2010
3:14 PM
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ah well
tried registering twice over four days - used different em address just in case - still waiting for results - must be a bug in system or on hols
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rick11
30 posts
Jul 11, 2010
3:19 PM
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With all this trouble people are having with the new forum perhaps we should have stuck with the old forum instead just a thought Rick
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chairman
MGA Forum Chairman
1569 posts
Jul 12, 2010
2:45 AM
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Rick It was not an option to stick with the Old Forum - Sorry
New Members are registering with the Forum every day, and posting successfully. All new Members should keep up to date with the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
which can be found HERE
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Peter Finney
MGA Forum Chairman
Last Edited on 12-Jul-2010 2:45 AM
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polo.w
15 posts
Jul 12, 2010
3:08 AM
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Peter,this subject is not in the FAQ`s nor in the
help section, i have asked for a new password 3
times and it say one has been sent iam still waiting,
i know it is only two or three of us, but how many
can not use this forum and wish to regester with the
new one and can not.The new forum looks nice but i
think that it may be a bit confusing on times on a
brain dead day but we must take a step forward.
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Tony
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Bevj
76 posts
Jul 12, 2010
5:35 AM
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On three occasions I have had a problem with logging in. Each time I've sent a report via the form on the Website Help page but have heard nothing back at all. Having read Peter's post on the new forum which suggests that answers should be very quick during working hours, I'm wondering if there is a problem with the sending/receiving of mails via the Help facility.
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chairman
MGA Forum Chairman
1570 posts
Jul 12, 2010
5:39 AM
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Tony
You are registered on the new website.
Why are you asking for a new password?
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Peter Finney
MGA Forum Chairman
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chairman
MGA Forum Chairman
1571 posts
Jul 12, 2010
5:40 AM
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Bevj
There has been a problem with the email service - under investigation.
You are registered - have you NEVER received an email with your password?
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Peter Finney
MGA Forum Chairman
Last Edited on 12-Jul-2010 5:45 AM
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chairman
MGA Forum Chairman
1572 posts
Jul 12, 2010
5:42 AM
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Despite the comments above - new people are registering and posting every day.
We will not close this Forum down until we are happy that teething problems have been sorted.
I suggest that anyone waiting for emails should check their SPAM filters and Folders.
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Peter Finney
MGA Forum Chairman
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polo.w
16 posts
Jul 12, 2010
6:19 AM
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Iam asking for a password becouse i have not received a password yet and thought that it could be a problem my end,
but have spoken with BT and they think it could be the forum end,
but they are asking yahoo to look into the matter
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Tony
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polo.w
17 posts
Jul 12, 2010
11:30 AM
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I have just had my e-mail for the password and it works.
thankyou.
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Tony
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Bevj
77 posts
Jul 12, 2010
1:12 PM
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Peter:
I had no problem registering and can log on and post with no trouble except that on three occasions something wierd has happened.
I apologise if I've been less than clear, for me the actual registration process was perfectly OK. I was simply a bit surprised that I hadn't had any reaction to my 3 reports.
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Jane77
318 posts
Jul 12, 2010
1:42 PM
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Tony - what did you do to get the password? Did you keep having new attempts to register? I have had one attempt and one Help message sent as I thought it may confuse too much to repeat. Shall I keep repeating ?
Bevj, I have not received a response to my report either.
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polo.w
18 posts
Jul 12, 2010
2:46 PM
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Hi Jane, on the log in page click on forgot password and if your e-mail is regestard then they will send you a password,i did mine this pm and had my password in about 20secs.
gookluck
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Tony
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Randi
6 posts
Jul 12, 2010
6:39 PM
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I have tried to get another password, but nothing is being sent to my email. I will try again. I never received any emails initially either!
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chairman
MGA Forum Chairman
1576 posts
Jul 13, 2010
12:03 AM
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Randi Have you checked your SPAM folders and filters?
HOTMAIL is very likely to have sent it to SPAM.
Have you looked at this topic:
http://www.mga.superbuilder.net/board/board_topic/1148516/612773.htm
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Peter Finney
MGA Forum Chairman
Last Edited on 13-Jul-2010 12:31 AM
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Jane77
319 posts
Jul 13, 2010
1:16 AM
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I have success ! The new password was received immediately. Jane
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chairman
MGA Forum Chairman
1579 posts
Jul 13, 2010
4:46 AM
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Great! - see you on the new Forum.
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Peter Finney
MGA Forum Chairman
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