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Offline Dr. Tim-Boone

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Can't look up profiles
« on: May 29, 2008, 11:50:26 PM »
Clicked on several peoples profiles and got an error message and this smarta$$ remark that sounded like it might be an after 3pm message from tom:

"Many apologies, but you can't view just any profile." >:(

What gives?? :o
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2008, 12:26:08 AM »
Dunno. It's after 3pm, so I can't help you.

You're logged in, or else you wouldn't be able to write the post.

Logic engine is hitting on all four cylinders.

On the main board you should be able to click on any member's name and their profile will come up. Is  that where you're having the trouble, or is it with the 'profile' button at the top of the page, to the right of our dear logo?

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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2008, 12:38:52 AM »
I think the board has been set to hid profiles from other members or was that guest?  Now I'm not sure but I remeber seeing a setting.
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2008, 12:40:43 AM »
I am logged in and clicking a name on the mane board and get that message. Just did it with your name above Ken.
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2008, 01:02:30 AM »
TIM,
Try it now.  I changed one of the settings.
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2008, 02:12:32 AM »
Tim
 I just clicked on your profile and it came up as did Acers
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2008, 02:25:29 AM »
I had it set that regular members and guests could not see peoples profiles. I wanted to make sure it worked. We need to discuss how we are going to request members to fill out their profile. I know for sure that there are members that absolutely do not want their personal information available on the internet. I am not sure how to handle that with some of our moderators wanting all the data filled out. I can set the board so that guests and regular members can not view the personal data but moderators and admins can.

Personally I don't see why we could not require a valid name and a non-specific location such as Dennis Glazener central Virginia for those that don't want to give more info. Then we could allow members to view the profiles but not the guests that have not joined. What do you all think?
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2008, 02:38:20 AM »
Dennis,
To me the whole idea of having PMs is to mask a person's personal information. 
I'm for full disclosure on registration and then member's using the PM system to communicate with other members.  They can exchange emails then if needed.
Just my thoughts.  I know some hate the PM system but it is secure.   
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« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2008, 02:41:58 AM »
Ok do I understand you correctly. We set the board where guests and regular members profiles (personal info etc) can not be seen (only by moderators/admins) then each person will use PM to exchange further personal info such as location/email etc? What do others think?
Dennis
« Last Edit: May 30, 2008, 02:43:03 AM by tdennis »
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2008, 02:47:22 AM »
Yes, that is correct.  Then everyone's personal information is protected.   If i were a collector I don't think I would want that info out there.
« Last Edit: May 30, 2008, 02:48:18 AM by Ken Guy »
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2008, 02:49:53 AM »
We should put name age, location/cityavailable for all registered members. No email address visible. We can start a conversation with PM and then with mutual agreement go to regular email.  I want to be able to see who is saying what. On the MLML forum we all use our real names. No "handles"
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2008, 02:55:59 AM »
Actually the lists of interests/ expertise are useful too.  Maybe we just upload resumes..hehehe. People should be responsible enuf to put what they want and leave off what they want to protect.
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2008, 03:22:20 AM »
I still cannot see anyone's profile but my own!!   :-\
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2008, 09:11:27 PM »
Its Friday 2:10 pm and I still can't see any profiles.. >:(
« Last Edit: May 30, 2008, 09:12:05 PM by DrTimBoone »
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2008, 09:26:32 PM »
Tim, I think Dennis is testing this out still. Last I knew, anyway. Hang in there.
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #15 on: May 30, 2008, 09:28:41 PM »
Just harrassing you!!   
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #16 on: May 30, 2008, 10:18:56 PM »
It's after 3.

Tim, harassing me AGAIN? I thought you'd given up on that.
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #17 on: May 30, 2008, 10:56:11 PM »
Never!!    But it is 4pm now and I am going to go home and drinkkkkkk..wait til later tonight!!

This is really comming along. When the profil viewing is sorted out, the theme and the archives we should be about ready to go eh??
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #18 on: May 30, 2008, 11:59:01 PM »
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Dennis,
To me the whole idea of having PMs is to mask a person's personal information.
I'm for full disclosure on registration and then member's using the PM system to communicate with other members.  They can exchange emails then if needed.
Just my thoughts.  I know some hate the PM system but it is secure.
above is Ken. Below is my post
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Ok do I understand you correctly. We set the board where guests and regular members profiles (personal info etc) can not be seen (only by moderators/admins) then each person will use PM to exchange further personal info such as location/email etc? What do others think?
Dennis


I guess not everyone is ok with what Ken proposed. I don't really care since I have always had real data in my profile and have no problem with folks knowing it. But there are others that adamantly are opposed to posting it. So how are we going to set the board up?
« Last Edit: May 31, 2008, 12:03:40 AM by tdennis »
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #19 on: May 31, 2008, 12:10:47 AM »
I don't agree with hiding the profiles.  Just don't show the person's email address. use the system email/PM for that so we can choose who we give our email to. :)

I want to see who ss writing, where they are from, how old they are, and their areas of interest or expertise. Otherwise it is hard to calibrate their input.   I realize the individual has control over what they write and its veracity , but I feel the folks on this system can take care of themselves without such a restrictive rule.

Frankly I prefer that people use their real names as usernames.  Someone who is so secretive about themselves that this would provide too much exposure probably should stay off of the internet ::)  Now in Acer's case I know we need to make an exception!! ;D ;D :o
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #20 on: May 31, 2008, 12:16:46 AM »
I understand that some folks a re really touchy about giving out personal info.

real e-mail is a requirement.
1) so that you can set up your account
2) so that I can write you letters if you've been bad.
3) is not visible to general public, but can be accessed by messaging, as Ken may have said.
4) notification of upgrades, cancellation of account, etc.

Age? sex? Location? These need not be required fields. I would just lie about my age, anyway.

I like location, for if I am traveling, I can set up a visit with other members.
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #21 on: May 31, 2008, 12:25:15 AM »
Dad Gum Acer musta staid off the sauce this afternoon....

What Acer said!!
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« Reply #22 on: May 31, 2008, 12:33:22 AM »
But Tim in the last post you made you didn't want the email to show. I am confused and we have only heard from 4 moderators. What about the others? What will the requirements be for the profile and will we allow guests and other regular members to see each others profiles? I think the member has the option whether his email address is made public but if we block seeing his profile it would not show anyway.

I think we should set the board to email the new member and make him activate his account based on RECEIPT of the email. That can be done with a board option and will verify that he has given a valid email that he READS or he will not be able to register as a member here.

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« Reply #23 on: May 31, 2008, 01:01:06 AM »
Dennis, perhaps I wasn't clear. The forum allows me to choose whether anyone can see my eamil address. I choose no, realizing that Mods will have access to it. Everything else thanomally shows in the profile shoild show if I click on someones name. They don't have to fill everything that is optional
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Re: Can't look up profiles
« Reply #24 on: May 31, 2008, 01:03:49 AM »
I like your email authorization test for authenticity
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