drewfx1

mike_mccue


Will I be able to log in to the new forum?

;-)

Well of course you will need to update to the newest version of "mike_mccue" first in order to work properly with it.

But I've been told that it's a quick and painless upgrade.

Brandon Ryan [Cakewalk
]

My understanding is that the forum will be receiving a more over-arching and significant overhaul and that the upgrade requires resources that are being dedicated towards that (and other) endeavors, rather than being directed at something that will be a moot point. Unfortunately, I don't have anything more at this time. 

For now, the best bet is to use IE or Chrome (and maybe others) to participate on the forum.

FWIW: Just know that the issue is recognized, understood, and that the MO is not to just ignore it, even if it might seem that way. 

Brandon Ryan [Cakewalk
]

jackn2mpu

Brandon Ryan [Cakewalk
]

My understanding is that the forum will be receiving a more over-arching and significant overhaul and that the upgrade requires resources that are being dedicated towards that (and other) endeavors, rather than being directed at something that will be a moot point. Unfortunately, I don't have anything more at this time. 

For now, the best bet is to use IE or Chrome (and maybe others) to participate on the forum.

FWIW: Just know that the issue is recognized, understood, and that the MO is not to just ignore it, even if it might seem that way. 

So we're just supposed to suffer while it takes who knows how long to fix this? I remember the last time the forum software got worked on that brought us this version. It was pathetic then and I doubt anyone here believes it will be any better this time (assuming you have the same people doing the work).


Can't use IE on a Mac and I'm not going to load up Chrome to do this one forum. And Safari is plain awful to work with.

Is there a question here somewhere?


I have one.


Do you really feel you are suffering? When you read that back does it strike you as a bit overwrought?

If you are asking me if you are "just supposed to suffer while it takes who knows how long...", then I'm not sure how to answer that. I can tell you this: If installing Chrome relieved any suffering on my part, I'd do it. It takes about 2 minutes.

jackn2mpu

Brandon Ryan [Cakewalk
]

jackn2mpu

Brandon Ryan [Cakewalk
]

My understanding is that the forum will be receiving a more over-arching and significant overhaul and that the upgrade requires resources that are being dedicated towards that (and other) endeavors, rather than being directed at something that will be a moot point. Unfortunately, I don't have anything more at this time. 

For now, the best bet is to use IE or Chrome (and maybe others) to participate on the forum.

FWIW: Just know that the issue is recognized, understood, and that the MO is not to just ignore it, even if it might seem that way. 

So we're just supposed to suffer while it takes who knows how long to fix this? I remember the last time the forum software got worked on that brought us this version. It was pathetic then and I doubt anyone here believes it will be any better this time (assuming you have the same people doing the work).


Can't use IE on a Mac and I'm not going to load up Chrome to do this one forum. And Safari is plain awful to work with.

Is there a question here somewhere?


I have one.


Do you really feel you are suffering? When you read that back does it strike you as a bit overwrought?

If you are asking me if you are "just supposed to suffer while it takes who knows how long...", then I'm not sure how to answer that. I can tell you this: If installing Chrome relieved any suffering on my part, I'd do it. It takes about 2 minutes.

You just don't get it do you? Why should the end user (us forum posters) have to use another browser because Cakewalk can't be bothered to fix what's broken to begin with? Why not climb off your high horse or out of your ivory tower and try and see it from our point of view? I don't think I'm being overwrought. I and others just want this fiasco fixed which should have been done months ago. No other forum I subscribe to (and there's plenty - like the DUC, Propellerheads and others) have these kinds of problem we see here.


Let me put it this way: if I had been responsible for the way this forum software works I would have fixed it ASAP or gotten someone on the job who knows what they are doing.

Beagle

FWIW - I read one of the cake staff say (Willy maybe?) that cake's IT had made "customizations" to the ASP software which would cause major problems if they "upgraded" to the version which would allow FF to work with the forum.  A new forum package is coming sometime, apparently.  there is a workaround available for 99% of users.  if that's not a viable option then I'm sure cakewalk is disappointed they can't help you but that's life.

Brandon Ryan [Cakewalk
]

mike_mccue


It gladdens my heart to think that you are willing to make a joke with me.

Thank you my friend.

all the best,
mike

Back at ya!  While we disagree at times it's with respect and nothing personal.


And I look forward to that eventual virtual beer.

Brandon Ryan [Cakewalk
]

jackn2mpu

Brandon Ryan [Cakewalk
]

jackn2mpu

Brandon Ryan [Cakewalk
]

My understanding is that the forum will be receiving a more over-arching and significant overhaul and that the upgrade requires resources that are being dedicated towards that (and other) endeavors, rather than being directed at something that will be a moot point. Unfortunately, I don't have anything more at this time. 

For now, the best bet is to use IE or Chrome (and maybe others) to participate on the forum.

FWIW: Just know that the issue is recognized, understood, and that the MO is not to just ignore it, even if it might seem that way. 

So we're just supposed to suffer while it takes who knows how long to fix this? I remember the last time the forum software got worked on that brought us this version. It was pathetic then and I doubt anyone here believes it will be any better this time (assuming you have the same people doing the work).


Can't use IE on a Mac and I'm not going to load up Chrome to do this one forum. And Safari is plain awful to work with.

Is there a question here somewhere?


I have one.


Do you really feel you are suffering? When you read that back does it strike you as a bit overwrought?

If you are asking me if you are "just supposed to suffer while it takes who knows how long...", then I'm not sure how to answer that. I can tell you this: If installing Chrome relieved any suffering on my part, I'd do it. It takes about 2 minutes.

You just don't get it do you? Why should the end user (us forum posters) have to use another browser because Cakewalk can't be bothered to fix what's broken to begin with? Why not climb off your high horse or out of your ivory tower and try and see it from our point of view? I don't think I'm being overwrought. I and others just want this fiasco fixed which should have been done months ago. No other forum I subscribe to (and there's plenty - like the DUC, Propellerheads and others) have these kinds of problem we see here.


Let me put it this way: if I had been responsible for the way this forum software works I would have fixed it ASAP or gotten someone on the job who knows what they are doing.

Allow me put it to you this way:

1) It wasn't "broken to begin with". FF made a change and it broke, recently. It worked for years prior to that (albeit with issues - yes).
2) The idea of me on a "high horse" or, especially, "in an ivory tower" is just silly. I mean it's literally laughable. 
3) I (me, myself) after moaning a bit switched to Chrome exactly for this reason (at first). I have three browsers on my system. A lot of corporate systems and CMS editors, etc only work properly with IE. It's the way it is with a lot of web based systems I come across. If I suffered every time somethiing wouldn't work with a particular browser I'd probably be taking a dirt nap by now. Instead I just load the one that works and get on with movin' on.

So, I think I get it just fine. I think what perhaps you don't get is that you don't always have enough information to make intelligent commentary on a subject, and secondly, that you should arguably be more concerned with the fact that  issues on a free peer-to-peer forum can be characterized. with a straight faced,  as"suffering" - with all that goes on in the world.  It can't help but suggest to that me that a certain level of perspective is just not present in this conversation.