Erik

I'm moving this to the site support thread in the General Forums. This could get quite lengthy and is off topic here.

@Gunrunner The current category structure was designed by @Wrench and @MigBuster so I would have you table your ideas about that to them. Basically what you're asking is for us to undo everything that was done to create a library structure. I can't say I immediately agree with that conclusion. Our file list is so extensive at this point that the thought of implementing your requests in the backend scares me. You're talking about a month of work, no joke. All of the stuff you are saying existed in the old site is in the new site there's just more of it but located in different places. The fact that we don't show you files in sub-categories anymore was a design change because that list was never complete it was random at best. Sort order for example is and can be viewed exactly like you described it now. To further that you can start your own activity string which will do all that for you so click click and you've got a full detailed list. I think most of this isn't that the site doesn't work as it did it just works differently. I'd ask before you commit me to a month of labor to flatten a design that took months to get into place only to replace it with searchable tags that you all see if you can't figure out the new site. If you have direct questions I can answer them to help you. Thanks for the lengthy reply and I understand what you're asking. Erik

I don't understand this question. There are now more places to view this information than the old site. Home Portal Top Slider: Forum Index Right Column: Download / Files Portal Top Slider: Download Files Categories New Content Indicator (Dark Icon): Forum Index File Announcements / Support Topics (Dark Icon and Bold Type for new content): On top of these quick five there are probably a few more places we've placed new file content lists. Like I said I guess I don't understand your question, or at least I'm taken at back by the assertion that the content doesn't exist leading to an exhaustive search. Thanks, Erik

@KJakker can you screenshot that and show me exactly what you mean? If it's what I think you mean that's a function of your browser. We don't know what you've typed until you submit it.

@Stratos fixed. Thank you for letting me know. E

@cocas Thanks for helping out! @Stratos This was fixed and appears like the fix was rolled back. Give me some time to look into this until then you have a work around. Thank you.

Simple. As long as it takes Santa Claus to gather snow balls for the summer picnic.

@KJakker I've been avoiding that busy work on the front page but thanks for pushing me to get it done. And now what ran through my head when I read your post.

@Skyviper Yes they do.

@Erik Did you know you can mention and follow members just like you do on Twitter and Facebook? There's also an option in your notification settings to get notified if someone mentions you. So @ away.

The good news is the random failures aren't really random at all. Work is being performed that may impact the site with short periods of non-responsive behavior and errors. As changes to the hardware and software occur reboots and restarts will happen. We are aware of these conditions and hope to provide the most minimal amount of impact possible. Thank you.

No guessing allowed. That sessions table is like your wife leaving you every time you take the garbage out. Makes no sense what so ever.

Hello all! As you know it is one of my jobs to make sure things are working as they are supposed to here at CombatACE. One of the biggest concerns I'm asked about is our download section. So that we can clear up the confusion and help each of you get the best out of our services I've put this together for everyone's information. I hope it helps. DAILY DOWNLOAD LIMITS Yes we have them. As a file repository we are faced with the very real issue of bandwidth and equipment costs. We maintain a robust community of equipment and services with multi-point redundancy that provide minimized potential for loss of site content or stored files, speed, and safety that our members use daily. We maintain two separate connectivity points to provide users the best experience possible when downloading content or using our various services. Why daily download limits? That's a good question and simply answered it's a function of the internet and a commonly accepted belief that the internet is free. In our past experience with an unlimited download service we have found it encourages excessive downloading (hoarding), most often referred to as "kids in a candy store" mentality. We hope you understand that our position is taken with great care and concern. We certainly can provide unlimited downloads to everyone but we won't be around very long operating under that business model. We have chosen, therefore and to the ultimate benefit of the community, to limit the daily file count while still providing free downloading to all members. We have also included the option of removing download restrictions by purchasing a subscription account. TURN OFF DOWNLOAD ACCELERATORS We recommend that you remove, disable, or uninstall any browser download accelerators while using our service. These programs or add-ons include releases like but not limit to Download Accelerator Plus, Get Right, Download Them All, SpeedBit, etc. Our download service by default supports the file pause and resume features for pausing downloads which may be the only convenient feature of a download accelerator. Most browsers have these features built into their stock releases so installing a download accelerator is not necessary to use them. Download accelerators open multiple download requests for the same file, often called segmenting or ranging. We do not support ranging at this time because it interferes with your daily download limit count. If you would like to read more information about download accelerators it can be found here: Download Accelerators. Our top four browsers used on this site for downloading files are below. Your can click on the links provided to download the latest version of these browsers. 1. Internet Explorer 9.0 2. Google Chrome 3. Firefox 4. Opera Statistically the top four browsers used to download our content. STOCK BROWSER INSTALLATION: To verify our software I have downloaded and installed each of these browsers. Personally I use Google Chrome. I like it's features, how it integrates with my Google products, the speed and performance, and the overall ease of use. After testing the stock installations of the above four browsers here is what I found. The stock installations of Internet Explorer 9.0, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera all work properly with our download section. Please check your browser add-on and extension settings to determine if you have a download manager accelerator installed. Our site is confirmed to work best with Internet Explorer 9.0, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera, other browsers may work but have not been verified. Stock browsers download test. Above after installing the various browsers I checked to determine how many connections each stock browser was making to determine if download accelerators were installed by default and in use. As you can see all of the browsers above worked as intended by opening a single request for each file. Download Accelerators are often a software add-on for browsers and can be deactivated in your browser settings. To check and disable your browser add-ons follow these simple steps. INTERNET EXPLORER 9.0 - > Tools > Manage add-ons > From the popup screen you can view installed and active extensions, add-ons, and accelerators. Disable or remove as needed. GOOGLE CHROME - > Settings (wrench) > Tools > Extensions > From the new tab you can view installed and active extensions, add-ons, and accelerators. Disable or remove as needed. OPERA 9 - > Opera Menu > Extensions > Manage Extensions > From the new tab you can view installed and active extensions, add-ons, and accelerators. Disable or remove as needed. FIREFOX - > Firefox Menu > Add-ons > From the new tab you can view installed and active extensions, add-ons, and accelerators. Disable or remove as needed. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to ask or offer your input. Thank you for reading this post and please enjoy your community here at CombatACE. Erik Thompson CombatACE.com

Fixed. Try again. That download_sessions table is overly sensitive to restarting httpd.

That's not good. I fear it may be a cache issue. You're using Chrome so click the three dots (menu button) in the upper right corner of your browser window > select "Settings" > scroll down to bottom click "Advanced" > find and click "Clear browsing data" > at the top of that page you'll see a drop down menu for "Clear the following items from" select "the past week" > same page check "Cached images and files" and "Cookies and other site data" then verify everything else is not checked > finally big blue button "CLEAR BROWSING DATA" When you're finished close your browser completely > re-open relaunch your browser > open the site > log-in > you should be all set. If this doesn't clear it then please let me know as I'm unable to reproduce that on my end. Thank you. E

Please check that this issue has been resolved. Thank you.

Does your profile picture look like one of these? Go to your profile and click the "add profile picture" (looks like an image) link that is on your profile picture upload a new image and you're all set.

This thread is quiet which either means you've all gone on vacation or things are working well for everyone. :)

My to-do list is getting short. I'm releasing the OFF Theme today and will start working on a dark theme for us. E

Hello, Thanks for hanging out with us all these years. :) We have a new site and a new link. https://combatace.com/store/ Or you can click on any of the banners that look like this:

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I have a minimal CO2 footprint. The household produces zero garbage to landfills recyclable materials only. We run on solar panels which augments our power consumption from utilities. Last month during our hot season with air conditioning my electric bill was $13 and most of that was the connection surcharge and taxes. Our cars are electric and are charged from the solar panels. I worked on two teams, one each year of the Wallow and Rodeo-Chediski Fires. As volunteers we replanted and seeded roughly 800,000 acres, of course I was only 1 of many many people but I did my part. I do act and I try help others do the same.

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This is now fixed. Thank you.

So you're saying you don't believe in Global Warming? It's a bunch of BS. Is that what you're saying? - Respectfully