ApolytonPLUS - News & Support thread II

[MarkG]

Got questions, feedback, problems to report? Post here

Are you a PLUS member and want to know what's new? Follow this thread!


previous thread:
http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=113769

last update: the badge option was enabled
http://apolyton.net/forums/misc.php?s=&action=faq&page=15#216

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>Store/Amazon purchase = free <a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> month</u>

It's simple: we give you or friend of yours a free month of ApolytonPLUS for every purchase you make from:
- The <a href=http://apolyton.net/store>Apolyton Store</a>
- The Amazon stores in the <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/apolytonciviliza" target=_blank>United States</a>, <A HREF="http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/redirect-home?site=amazon&tag=apolytoncivil-20" target=_blank>Canada</a>, <A HREF="http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=apolytoncivil-21&site=amazon" target=_blank>United Kingdom</a>, <A HREF="http://www.amazon.fr/exec/obidos/redirect-home?site=amazon&tag=apolytonciv0a-21" target=_blank>France</a> and <A HREF="http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=apolytonciv04-21&site=home" target=_blank>Germany</a>

The process is easy:
a) make the purchase through the links listed above
b) <a href=http://apolyton.net/about/contact.php?n=4>contact us</a> with the following details: full name(only for Apolyton Store purchases), date, item(s) you bought. Dont forget to tell us if you want to add your free month to your existing subscription or if (especially if you're a Lifetime member) you want to make it a gift to a friend.

Note: Non-members can take advantage of this offer as well!

[Adagio]

How do I write what I bought from Amazon? And when does it work... I just bought a book from Amazon yesterday... is it only from today?

[MarkG]

did you get it via one of our links?
mail me the details

[Adagio]

Yep, I got the link from this site bookmarked (the uk adress that is)

details on the way... :)

[JohnT]

Is there a list of Plus members?

[MarkG]

Originally posted by JohnT
Is there a list of Plus members? hmmm not a public one

[PLATO]

Originally posted by MarkG
hmmm not a public one

Could there be one? :)

[sabrewolf]

Originally posted by PLATO
Could there be one? :)

what do you need it for? ;)

/me thinks, lifers deserve a special place in the "apolyton hall of fame" ;)

[FlameFlash]

/me sighs.

Sure, I make a bunch of purchases through the 'poly Amazon link and <b>now</b> we start getting other rewards. :bored:

Oh well, it's much appreciated to recognize they whole buying from Amazon thing... especially since sometimes I just buy from Amazon to help 'poly out when I might have gotten a better deal elsewhere (like with the upcomming Smallville Season 1 purchase for the wife... shhh... it's supposed to be a surprise.) ;)

[MarkG]

when did you make your last purchase?

[DanQ]

Originally posted by PLATO

Could there be one? :)

Not an "official" one, no. The information could be compiled by someone checking user profiles and looking under each record's 'Subscriber Status:' field.

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Dan; Apolyton CS

[PLATO]

Originally posted by DanQ


Not an "official" one, no. The information could be compiled by someone checking user profiles and looking under each record's 'Subscriber Status:' field.

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Dan; Apolyton CS

Oh okay. 50,000+ members...I should be done in about...oh...two...maybe three DECADES! :lol:

Game...Set...Match...To Dan :D (again)

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>PM link/new PM indicator</u>

A new ApolytonPLUS benefit: a link directly to your private messages on the top menu of forum pages. It has the following features:

- Shows number of messages since last visit and unread messages.
- When you dont have any unread messages it will send you to your main pm page
- When you have unread messages the link sends to most recent unread pm

</b>

[Adagio]

Nice, been waiting for this for a while... thx :b:

[Stuie]

Originally posted by MarkG
when did you make your last purchase?

Does May 4th count? :cute:

[Locutus]

Yesterday I noticed there was a 'deny receipt' link for PMs as well that I hadn't noticed before (Neat! :b:<b></b>). Is that a new thing for PLUS members as well?

[Adagio]

Haven't that one been there for a while?

[MarkG]

Originally posted by Stuie
Does May 4th count? :cute: sure, it's not like we've had a storm of people taking advantage of the offer :)

[MarkG]

Originally posted by Locutus
Yesterday I noticed there was a 'deny receipt' link for PMs as well that I hadn't noticed before (Neat! :b:<b></b>). Is that a new thing for PLUS members as well? nope :)

[Stuie]

Originally posted by MarkG
sure, it's not like we've had a storm of people taking advantage of the offer :)

Cool! :b: Thanks Markos.... details sent.

I also reminded my wife that all future amazon purchases must go through 'poly. :)

[MarkG]

Originally posted by Stuie
Cool! :b: Thanks Markos.... details sent. purchase confirm, enjoy your extra month :)

[Adagio]

Just a suggestion:

Could the first number in the pm line be the number of unread pms, while the second one to be the number of new pms since last visit?

That's how I read it now, and gets "annoyed" when I read: "pm (1/0)" as I've got one unread pm...


... just a suggestion... :)





And I guess I have to get used to it... recieved a pm 3 hours ago, didn't notice it before now... but without this thing I probably wouldn't have seen the pm before I was going to send a pm myself :cute:

[DarkCloud]

great feature! I second ADG's statement about this making it a lot easier to access pm's ;) Also, it seems as though flood control for PM's was turned down, is this an ApolytonPlus feature, or did I just not notice it before. I remember it usted to take 90 seconds to be able to send a PM... now the flood seems to be less than 60 seconds.

[DrSpike]

I was just about to start a thread on this. Just as well I poked my nose in here first. :)

[Octavian X]

There is an issue with your user group, contact the admins in order to setup your subscriptions.

I get this message when I attempt to sign up the program. I know it has something to do with the fact that I have mini-mod powers in the C3CISDG private forum. Can I get a bit of help? :)

[MarkG]

you're good to go Octavian! :b:

[MarkG]

pm flood control is still 90 secs and unless i hacked a plus benefit in my sleep there's no difference for supporters :)

[DrSpike]

When you are asleep this evening would you consider the hack anyway? :)

[MarkG]

i'll consider it but there are other benefits coming up first :)

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>PM link/new PM indicator: Full Inbox Info</u>


The PM link/indicator now also gives you the percentage of... fullness of your inbox when you bring the mouse over it. Also, if your inbox is over 90% full, the link will blink
</b>

[sabrewolf]

great stuff, thanks :)

[Octavian X]

Originally posted by MarkG
you're good to go Octavian! :b:

Thanks, Mark. :)

EDIT: Deleted strange comment on another problem that was fixed by something else. :cute:

[Case]

Nice feature, and I'm pleasantly suprised to see that the benefits of my 'Poly membership are expanding - in my experiance the opposite tends to happen after I part with my hard earned $ for extra features on a website.

[MarkG]

My to-do list has been transformed into a "development road-map" :)

we've got stuff planned both for non-plus and plus members for the next 6 months. hopefully it will take less that 8-9 months to do them :D

[MarkG]

Azrael is the first person taking advantage of the Store/PLUS offer: he is now enjoying 2 months of PLUS while waiting for his custom mug and Team Apolyton Stein :)

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>Non-Paypal Payment Option</u>

Especially if you are in the US, you can purchase a PLUS membership through our <a href=/store>merchandise store</a>. Purchase the special priced <a href=http://www.cafeshops.com/apolyton.11886924>PLUS Nuclear Sticker</a> at a total price (US shipping included) of $20 or the <a href=http://www.cafeshops.com/apolyton.11887845>PLUS Nuclear Summer T-shirt</a> at a total (US) price of $28.99 and get 12-months ApolytonPLUS subscription (worth $18). <br /><P>The offer can be applied at any other product in our store or even a custom designed product. Just <a href=http://apolyton.net/about/contact.php?n=4>contact us</a> to arrange it. <P>The sticker offer is availiable worldwide but the $20 final price applied only for US purchases bue to shipping costs.

</b>

[Skanky Burns]

Originally posted by MarkG
My to-do list has been transformed into a "development road-map" :)

we've got stuff planned both for non-plus and plus members for the next 6 months. hopefully it will take less that 8-9 months to do them :D

While it doesn't affect me, it is good to see that non-subscribers aren't being left behind. :b:

And as it does affect me, I am very happy to see Plus benefits are increasing too. :D

[DrSpike]

Originally posted by Skanky Burns


While it doesn't affect me, it is good to see that non-subscribers aren't being left behind. :b:


I'm waiting patiently for the first "it's not fair you making subscriber only features" post. :D

[Skanky Burns]

Looks like we have a pre-emptive answer now. ;)

[Zopperoni]

Originally posted by MarkG
<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>Non-Paypal Payment Option</u>

[...]

</b>
Cheeky :p

I still have my 2 * 10% discount at the store, right? :)

[MarkG]

I still have my 2 * 10% discount at the store, right?guess so, what where they for again? :)

[Zopperoni]

For store banners. One was a Shakespeare-ish one, I don't exactly remember. The other one was for the pluche eagle promotion.

I don't know if they're stored somewhere... :)

[FlameFlash]

Originally posted by MarkG
when did you make your last purchase?

4/18/04...
Before that it was 3/22/04...

I have record of every online purchase since October 2001... I'm not anal at all... :rolleyes::cute:

Sorry it took a while to get back... didn't get the notice there'd been new posts and I've been in the process of moving.

Edit: :eek: Heh... I just realized I buy from Amazon, on average, once every month... :hmmm:

[MarkG]

mail me the details (date, product) of your last two purchases :b:

[My Wife Hates CIV]

So what's next? A avatar that takes up the whole screen. makes me wonder... is size that impotant to some people??

[DarkCloud]

don't you remember Markos' classic quoth?

"I don't think the world is ready for 120x120 avatars."

;)

[sabrewolf]

"classic quote"... as an answer to a question of mine
/me proudly pats his shoulders ;)

[FlameFlash]

Originally posted by MarkG
mail me the details (date, product) of your last two purchases :b:

Woohoo!

/me runs around happily and darts for his user history at Amazon.

:unworthy:

[MarkG]

Originally posted by FlameFlash


Woohoo!

* FlameFlash runs around happily and darts for his user history at Amazon.

:unworthy: enjoy your free 6 months FlameFlash :b:

[DrSpike]

How can you retrospectively make money from Amazon purchases?

[Adagio]

With my next purchase on Amazon, this should give a lot of cash to this site ;)

That is, when that thing finally gets released :doitnow!:

[MarkG]

Originally posted by DrSpike
How can you retrospectively make money from Amazon purchases? we dont.

accepting recent orders for this offer is a "proof of concept", so to speak... :)

[Stuie]

Hey Markos-

For a 'poly plus person, is the current expiration date of their subscription viewable online somewhere?

[Adagio]

Check your profile

[Stuie]

Originally posted by Adagio
Check your profile

:idiot:

Thanks!

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>Forums Access When Forums Are Closed</u>

On the rare occasion (like now) that the database is up but forums are closed for maintainance, they will be availiable for full use by PLUS members
</b>

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>Current Users Identification</u>

Usernames of PLUS Members on the "Currently Active Users" listing are now in bold.
</b>

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>No Load-Saving Features</u>

PLUS members will not be affected by load saving features, like avatars dissapearing when load is high.
</b>

[sabrewolf]

wow :)

:b:

[Skanky Burns]

Hooray! :D

[Adagio]

I like the sound of this :b:

[Adagio]

Looking at who's online, my name is not bolded? :confused:

[MarkG]

Originally posted by Adagio
Looking at who's online, my name is not bolded? :confused: wierd

[MarkG]

fixed

[sabrewolf]

where is this list actually? i can only see the list of IRC-onliners and the buddy list in VB home

[MarkG]

look down :)

[DarkCloud]

..I was just about to start a thread about that- (glad I checked here first)

Good idea bolding the names, it makes them stand out ;)

[Adagio]

Originally posted by MarkG
fixed

Great, thx :b:

[sabrewolf]

Originally posted by MarkG
look down :)

after 10minutes of searching (i must be either bilnd, or stupid, or both :(), i finally found it: in the ACS forums root ( http://apolyton.net/forums/ ).

no wonder i didn't see it... i practically never go there (i've bookmarked the thread subscription page) and use forum jumps if i want to go somewhere specifically.

could you put this list on the bottom of the "control panel" and/or "subscribed threads" and/or at the bottom of every forum's thread-overview? ;)

[sabrewolf]

Originally posted by MarkG
<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>No Load-Saving Features</u>

PLUS members will not be affected by load saving features, like avatars dissapearing when load is high.
</b>

then why did this appear in the last 30mins?

[MarkG]

nothing is perfect.

even my estimations on the proper way to do something :)

[sabrewolf]

maybe the text should be different... "registered users are given priority [...]". better: "nothing is perfect, come back in about 14 minutes and 46 seconds ;)"

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by MarkG
nothing is perfect.

even my estimations on the proper way to do something :)

MarkG

I think this is as about a perfect site as can be:b:

Well...:(

Maybe one improvement

If anyone with APOLYTON PLUS get another irritataing message like yesterday..


YOU hoist up the Ouzo..

Ahh..memories from the 70's when i got in REAL trouble with the U S ARMY for drinking my leetle Black licorice tasting snappes!!

I mean I would wager to say..and i dun drink anymore....

but ifin we had about 8-10 shots then this would be what we would see as you brought the next one to us?:eek:

[MarkG]

why do i have this strange idea that you've already consumed a more than the daily allowed ouzo? :)

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by MarkG
why do i have this strange idea that you've already consumed a more than the daily allowed ouzo? :)

Mark

I did when i fell in Love with Greek people (Their hearts and in one case their body;) but that was years ago..

And I paid my price to the U S Army for not, at 17 years of age, obeying a lawful order to not do opium..:eek:

Ok..Ill behave and maybe..maybe..that honorary Mod-4-a-day will mysteriously appear for me:b: :cool:

sa-weet!!


GT

[Rommel2D]

Is it true that ouzo is made from what the women stomping grapes in the wine vats pick from between their toes?

r2d@enjoying.the.other.parts.of.the.grape.and.some.trolling

[DrSpike]

Have you considered letting only subscribers post when it gets busy? :stir:

:)

[Atahualpa]

cool news

[MarkG]

ata, you could use a better avatar ;)

[DrSpike]

What does "forum access when forums are closed" actually mean?

[La Diva]

Is it too late to get a software fix / replacement for Civ III? No matter how many times installed or played, or how great my PC specs, some parts of my program have never worked properly:

- giving one order to multiple units (Stacked GoTo, e.g.)
- world history replay, one of the End of Game screens, does absolutely nothing

Thanks for your help.

[Adagio]

:confused:

I believe you posted in the wrong threead!

:lol:


Try to goto the Civ 3 forums:

http://apolyton.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=17&daysprune=

I believe that would be the best place to get help... :)

[MarkG]

Originally posted by DrSpike
What does "forum access when forums are closed" actually mean? at rare occassions, the sql database is up, but the forums are closed for maintainance. at these times, only staff (and now also PLUS members) can access the forums

[DrSpike]

Ah ok, nice. :)

[Chaunk]

In order to take advantage of <a href="http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?postid=3054956#post3054956">this offer</a>, all I need to do is make sure I click on the amazon uk link when placing an order?

It doesn't seem any different to me, little confused to be fair. How does it make a difference?

[Adagio]

You don't see any difference when accessing the site, you just have to be sure you click the correct link...

[La Diva]

Originally posted by Adagio

I believe you posted in the wrong threead!


Try to goto the Civ 3 forums:

http://apolyton.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=17&daysprune=

I believe that would be the best place to get help... :)

I appreciate your willingness to help, ADG, but I'm more confused than ever. :confused:

The page you sent me to is simply a list of what appears to be some not-particularly-current threads under the topic CIV3 GENERAL, led by any player who wanted to start a new thread. MarkG's opening post for THIS thread (titled "News & Support II") said:

Originally posted by MarkG

Got questions, feedback, problems to report? Post here


Is it just because I'm not 'PolyPlus that you say I'm in the wrong place? My flawed logic led me to think that posting a problem on a thread hosted by someone from ADMIN - with a heading including the magic word "support" - just might get me some help for a change.

Oh, very well. I just hope that somewhere on this grillion-page site I can find someone with some authority who will listen. :(

BTW, being a classically trained musician, I love your handle!

[Kloreep]

Originally posted by La Diva
The page you sent me to is simply a list of what appears to be some not-particularly-current threads under the topic CIV3 GENERAL, led by any player who wanted to start a new thread. MarkG's opening post for THIS thread (titled "News & Support II") said:

This is the news & support thread for Apolyton Plus, the payed account system for this website. :) Not for Civ3, the game created by Firaxis.

If you're looking for updates to the actual Civ3 software (or its expansions) click on the "Civ3 Patch Center" link on the Apolyton Civ3 News Page (http://apolyton.net/civ3/). If you've patched your game already and want help with a bug, post about it in Civ3 General (http://apolyton.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=17) or Civ3 Help (http://apolyton.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=138)

[MarkG]

Originally posted by Chaunk
In order to take advantage of <a href="http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?postid=3054956#post3054956">this offer</a>, all I need to do is make sure I click on the amazon uk link when placing an order?

It doesn't seem any different to me, little confused to be fair. How does it make a difference? going to the specific url's creates a 24-hours cookie on your computer that registers your purchase as one credited to us.

[DrSpike]

Originally posted by La Diva


I appreciate your willingness to help, ADG, but I'm more confused than ever. :confused:

The page you sent me to is simply a list of what appears to be some not-particularly-current threads under the topic CIV3 GENERAL, led by any player who wanted to start a new thread. MarkG's opening post for THIS thread (titled "News & Support II") said:



Is it just because I'm not 'PolyPlus that you say I'm in the wrong place? My flawed logic led me to think that posting a problem on a thread hosted by someone from ADMIN - with a heading including the magic word "support" - just might get me some help for a change.

Oh, very well. I just hope that somewhere on this grillion-page site I can find someone with some authority who will listen. :(



Even if you were POLYplus you are asking for technical support for Civ3, and Mark is the admin of this Civ3 forum. He has nothing to do with the game, besides playing it, and running this site. If you have an issue you have to raise it with Firaxis, not Mark.

Alternatively post about your experiences in the Civ3 forum and maybe some Civ3 players will be able to help you.

[Adagio]

Originally posted by La Diva
I appreciate your willingness to help, ADG, but I'm more confused than ever :confused:



:confused:


How do you know my old nick if you just registered?

[DrSpike]

:dance:

[sabrewolf]

Originally posted by Adagio



:confused:


How do you know my old nick if you just registered?

read your sig ;)

[Adagio]

Ok, maybe I should have said in a different way, but don't know how to say this in short:
People who just arrives to a new board usually don't call one by the name it's written in ones sig (not when it says "previously known as" at least)

[sabrewolf]

true... but if it's a DL, why would (s)he ask a basic question in the wrong forum?

btw, the other thing in your sig, about the lost machine. i heard a similar story once of an old unix machine which was working reliable for years but they never knew where it was until they started following the coax-cable... and found out the box had been walled in :lol:

[La Diva]

Originally posted by Adagio


How do you know my old nick if you just registered?

Easy. Someone else in these many threads about improvements for the upcoming Civ4 used it. I assumed it was shorthand for "Adagio." ;)

[La Diva]

Originally posted by DrSpike

Mark is the admin of this Civ3 forum. He has nothing to do with the game, besides playing it, and running this site. If you have an issue you have to raise it with Firaxis, not Mark.

Again, thanks. The way the Civ empire has changed hands since the release of Civ1, I hadn't yet figured out that Apolyton isn't at all related to - or successor to - Firaxis and/or Infogrames.

I guess my only remaining confusion is why MarkG, as the only poster with the Admin title, didn't reply himself. - No matter, it's moot. Assuming he's still around, I'm sure he appreciates you patrolling the territory for him.

[La Diva]

Originally posted by Adagio

... People who just arrives to a new board usually don't call one by the name it's written in ones sig (not when it says "previously known as" at least)

Addressing someone by name is usually considered a courtesy, a gesture of respect or friendship. Who knew a games forum would have such stringent hierarchical protocol?

So, mighty Emperor (and Inmate???), should I grovel now to atone for my egregious breach of decorum?
:unworthy: Puhleeeeeeze forgive this insignificant nematode!


Ah, but how can you be sure I’m not someone you already know in a clever disguise? :naughty: Hmmmmmm …….

[Kloreep]

Originally posted by La Diva
I guess my only remaining confusion is why MarkG, as the only poster with the Admin title, didn't reply himself. - No matter, it's moot. Assuming he's still around, I'm sure he appreciates you patrolling the territory for him.[/COLOR]

MarkG doesn't make a living running the site; he's not around to answer questions all the time. :) So if the answer is known to more than just him, often other posters will beat him to it.

[DrSpike]

Nice sig. :)

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>My Threads Benefits</u>

There is a <a href=http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=119306>new version of My Threads feature</a> which brings some limits on how many threads and can be displayed.

Registered users can see 40 threads per page and a total of 120 threads and Apolyton PLUS members 100 threads per page for a total of 500 threads.
</b>

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by MarkG
<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>My Threads Benefits</u>

There is a <a href=http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=119306>new version of My Threads feature</a> which brings some limits on how many threads and can be displayed.

Registered users can see 40 threads per page and a total of 120 threads and Apolyton PLUS members 100 threads per page for a total of 500 threads.
</b>

sweet!

Thanks boss!!

(Maybe one day I'll be a mod:( )

Gramps

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>New Posts of Subscribed Forums</u>

The <B><a href=http://apolyton.net/forums/search.php?s=&action=getsubnew>new posts: subscribed</a></b> link will give you (<B>if you're a PLUS member</b>) a page with the most recent posts (like the "new posts" classic feature) but only of the forums you are subscribed

The really cool thing of it though is that it will show results from private democracy game team forums :)

enjoy :)
</b>

[FlameFlash]

:dance::b::unworthy:

[DrSpike]

Mark, is there any chance you would consider removing the flood controls for PLUS members? The post one is slightly annoying, but since it's only 30 seconds it rarely kicks in. The PM one is also annoying, so I think it would make a good feature, and let's face it, PLUS members aren't going to spam PMs in a way that the flood control is meant to avoid.

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by DrSpike
Mark, is there any chance you would consider removing the flood controls for PLUS members? The post one is slightly annoying, but since it's only 30 seconds it rarely kicks in. The PM one is also annoying, so I think it would make a good feature, and let's face it, PLUS members aren't going to spam PMs in a way that the flood control is meant to avoid.

Second

[DrSpike]

Do I hear a third? :)

[Skanky Burns]

Actually, you do.
This would make a great addition to the Plus benefits.
I find myself being blocked by flood control when running forum games or coordinating players in the demogames, but after that flurry of activity don't make another pm for another few days. It just ends up as another little annoyance, and us paying members aren't really going to abuse this.

[DrSpike]

So all in favour, it's settled!

*a shout is heard*

What's that Ming? Not a democracy? Someone should have told me that before. :)

Hehe, how about it Mark?

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by DrSpike
So all in favour, it's settled!

*a shout is heard*

What's that Ming? Not a democracy? Someone should have told me that before. :)

Hehe, how about it Mark?

This is an APOLYTONRACY whereas your voice is heard and is important and we want your support...$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and most certainly will "go the extra mile" for you!

~ahem~

But heck no we aint gonna give nuthin:lol:

[MarkG]

actually i'm not sure if flood non-control is part of the "celebration package" or is in the schedule for later ;)

(having just finished a 24-h service doesn't help my brain function)

[DrSpike]

So it's coming soon? Nice. :)

[Skanky Burns]

Hooray!
:dance:

[Adagio]

I can't wait :expect:

[MrWhereItsAt]

Originally posted by MarkG

The really cool thing of it though is that it will show results from private democracy game team forums :)



/me wakes up

ALRIGHT!!!!!! Thank you Mark!!!

/me goes to try

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>Bigger Posts, No Post Flood Check, No PM Flood Check</u>

Title says it almost all
1) Posts for PLUS members can now be 40k from 20k
2) Flood check for posts and private messages are gone

(Goes without saying that we wont tolerate abuses of these benefits)</b>

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by MarkG
<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>Bigger Posts, No Post Flood Check, No PM Flood Check</u>

Title says it almost all
1) Posts for PLUS members can now be 40k from 20k
2) Flood check for posts and private messages are gone

(Goes without saying that we wont tolerate abuses of these benefits)</b>

Thank you!!

U R a Great Greek g-o-d- (umm almost)

[DrSpike]

Originally posted by MarkG
<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>Bigger Posts, No Post Flood Check, No PM Flood Check</u>

Title says it almost all
1) Posts for PLUS members can now be 40k from 20k
2) Flood check for posts and private messages are gone

(Goes without saying that we wont tolerate abuses of these benefits)</b>

:b:

[Grandpa Troll]

MARK G:

Any Rumor to the truth about APOLYTON PLUS MEMBERS getting Post-count privelges for Off Topic..??

Just asking to clarify as seems to be floating around the Water Cooler and well I figure you could "enlighten us"

Gramps

[DrSpike]

Sounds unlikely. :D

[MarkG]

Originally posted by Grandpa Troll
MARK G:
Any Rumor to the truth about APOLYTON PLUS MEMBERS getting Post-count privelges for Off Topic..?? we are not considering anything around this issue at the moment.

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by MarkG
we are not considering anything around this issue at the moment.

Ok Thanks for the response..and remember..I am like a gooood lap dawg..Hunting dawg and otherwise One tough Nut(z) and would make a Great Moderator..at work as an Area Manager (10 + years now) in the Ready Mix Concrete industry over 40 people i have excellent people skills whereas someone gets outta line..I be Known as Dr Evile..yup..most time Dr Goody:)

But..Ill just set down and be a good watchdawg..

[Call me-we'll do lunch]

I mean I wouldnt let ANYONE give Apolyton a Bad name nope..bounce 'em right outta here

(OH man heres comes the Post police..outta here!!)


Gramps

edit by markg: lets keep this thread at <U>some</u> level....

[Skanky Burns]

Originally posted by MarkG
<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>Bigger Posts, No Post Flood Check, No PM Flood Check</u>

Title says it almost all
1) Posts for PLUS members can now be 40k from 20k
2) Flood check for posts and private messages are gone

(Goes without saying that we wont tolerate abuses of these benefits)</b>

Awesome, Markos. Very much appreciated. :b:

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Grandpa Troll


Ok Thanks for the response..and remember..I am like a gooood lap dawg..Hunting dawg and otherwise One tough Nut(z) and would make a Great Moderator..at work as an Area Manager (10 + years now) in the Ready Mix Concrete industry over 40 people i have excellent people skills whereas someone gets outta line..I be Known as Dr Evile..yup..most time Dr Goody:)

But..Ill just set down and be a good watchdawg..

[Call me-we'll do lunch]

I mean I wouldnt let ANYONE give Apolyton a Bad name nope..bounce 'em right outta here

(OH man heres comes the Post police..outta here!!)


Gramps

edit by markg: lets keep this thread at <U>some</u> level....

EDITED: AGREED!

[DrSpike]

Now I want to know what he said before Mark edited it. :D

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by DrSpike
Now I want to know what he said before Mark edited it. :D

I..posted my oicture for fim to remember me b!:naughty:

Actuallu, without getting in trouble, I allowed myslef to digress in an otherwise "OFFICIAL" Thread..for real plenty others out there to "humorized" and Gramp-a-ize

No need to do this either just explaining!

Peace

Gramps!

[Adagio]

Am I still dreaming? No more flood-control, and a new phone... all on one day :)

[DrSpike]

A new phone is a PLUS benefit? :cute:

[Adagio]

Yes... didn't you get a new phone as you signed up for PLUS? :cute: :D

[DrSpike]

No, I've been cheated! :rant:

[Locutus]

You've both been cheated: I got a new office chair, and an expensive one at that :p

The combination of the chair and the extended post limit will allow me to continue writing on and on and on and on... without the risk of running into any limits, be it software or healthwise :)

Be afraid, be very afraid! :evilgrin:

[sabrewolf]

Originally posted by MarkG
<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>Bigger Posts, No Post Flood Check, No PM Flood Check</u>

Title says it almost all
1) Posts for PLUS members can now be 40k from 20k
2) Flood check for posts and private messages are gone

(Goes without saying that we wont tolerate abuses of these benefits)</b>

woo hooo!!!

organising PBEMs by PM and sending the same message to several people was quite tedious... waiting 90 seconds each time.

now that's all over :)


thanks once more!!!

[Snowflake]

Why didn't you use the PM to buddies feature?

I was only bothered by the 90 seconds flood control a few times, like back then when I bombard Jamski's PM box. :D

The post flood control on the other hand, is just what we the active posters who have lots serious opinions need. :b:

[Adagio]

I was only bothered by it once (or twice), as I had to send 6 pms to 6 different people with 6 different information... at the same time

[DrSpike]

I guess someone should check the 30 second post flood control is indeed disabled for PLUS users.

[DrSpike]

It is. :)

You're welcome.

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>6 Years Special OFFERS!</u>

via Paypal:

http://apolyton.net/members/

2 Years = $30
3 Years = $40


via our Store (if you dont want Paypal)

http://www.cafeshops.com/apolyton/351454

2 Years = $31.39 (final US price: $32)
3 Years + $9.99 Nuclear Summer T-Shirt = $47.99 (final US price $51.99)

Offers will stay until August 15

During the weekend we'll have upgrade options for existing members who want to take advantage

T-shirt & sticker may have any of theme used in the store or custom image. Contact us to arrange
http://apolyton.net/about/contact.php</b>

[DarkCloud]

Why didn't you use the PM to buddies feature?

I was only bothered by the 90 seconds flood control a few times
actually, knocking down the PM flood is much more useful for me and anyone who plays Forum Games.

Also- in organizing {The List} for CIV IV, I consistently send out tens of PMs copy-pasted in a short amount of time ;) so it really helps!

[sabrewolf]

upgrade means?

eg. i paid 18USD for one year, would that mean 12 more for year 2 or 22 more for years 2+3?

[MarkG]

12 more for year 2 or 22 more for years 2+3correct

[sabrewolf]

ok then... where do i sign up? ;)

[MarkG]

let me code it first :)

[FlameFlash]

Originally posted by MarkG
let me code it first :)

:lol::b:

Poor Mark, he's offering us goodies faster than he can code them! :unworthy:

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by FlameFlash


:lol::b:

Poor Mark, he's offering us goodies faster than he can code them! :unworthy:

But he's a very fair and impartial Leader..

Thank you

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>Upgrades Availiable!</u>

Existing PLUS members can now upgrade their subscription for the difference between what they payed and the price of the new subscription they want.

Take advantage of our 6 Years offers!</b>

[Kloreep]

Thanks for the quick response, Mark. :) Plus is nice.

My badge options seem to be screwed up, though. I have "none" which works fine, "supporter" which works fine, and then "lifer" which doesn't work and shows a broken image.

I don't have a lifetime subscription, so A) I shouldn't have lifer and B) where's the one I really want, inmate? :)

[Adagio]

'Lifer' is only avaliable to those with a lifetime subscription (I believe) ;)

[Kloreep]

Which would explain why it doesn't work; perhaps I'm wrong in thinking it shouldn't show up on the list at all.

But then where's "Inmate"? :)

[MarkG]

Originally posted by Kloreep
My badge options seem to be screwed up, though. fixed. i didnt have support for the 2 and 3 years subscriptions

[Kloreep]

It's almost working now... but it's not quite right. As you can see, my badge doesn't show properly on the forums. (It does show up properly next to the selection box in my control panel, though.)

[MarkG]

fixed

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>Lifetime exclusive: Whole message in new reply mails!</u>

Only PLUS Lifetime members:

Automated "new reply" mails include the whole message of the new post

More on our new Lifetime benefits policy
http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=120137</b>

[sabrewolf]

Originally posted by MarkG
<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>Lifetime exclusive: Whole message in new reply mails!</u>

Only PLUS Lifetime members:

Automated "new reply" mails include the whole message of the new post

More on our new Lifetime benefits policy
http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=120137</b>

that sounds like a killer feature :)

i think i'll stick to the 2 or 3 year offer for now.

will you actually once repeat the special offer which was valid only last weekend? i unfortunatly missed that :(

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Kloreep
It's almost working now... but it's not quite right. As you can see, my badge doesn't show properly on the forums. (It does show up properly next to the selection box in my control panel, though.)

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Thread to announce:

From one Cat luvr 2 another

:b:

@ your avatar!!

Gramps


We now return you to your regularly uniterrupted coverage of

APOLYTON PLUS!!

[MarkG]

will you actually once repeat the special offer which was valid only last weekend? what special offer was that?

if you're talking about the 5$ coupon on store purchases, there is now a 3$ coupon for orders over 30$ until August 16th. the code is <B>BACK2SCHL </b>

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by MarkG
will you actually once repeat the special offer which was valid only last weekend? what special offer was that?

if you're talking about the 5$ coupon on store purchases, there is now a 3$ coupon for orders over 30$ until August 16th. the code is <B>BACK2SCHL </b>

Mark

I "believe" he may be referring to an offer your greatness, your greekness your all knowing all graciouness perhaps offered that One year members could apply their paid fees toward a lifetime subscription..

Now i am just assuming thats what he be talking 'bout, dig?

Not positive

GT

[MarkG]

One year members could apply their paid fees toward a lifetime subscriptionwell
1) i dont recall making an offer
2) perhaps i made statement that it would happen and it has.
http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?postid=3199525#post3199525
you can now upgrade to a more lengthy subscription or to lifetime, by paying the difference

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by MarkG
One year members could apply their paid fees toward a lifetime subscriptionwell
1) i dont recall making an offer
2) perhaps i made statement that it would happen and it has.
http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?postid=3199525#post3199525
you can now upgrade to a more lengthy subscription or to lifetime, by paying the difference

as soon as I pay off a few more "Pressing invoices"

I want to take advantage...

I hope that it is still here because..

~ahem~

I plan on being around fer a very L-O-N-G T-I-M-E!! as I think this site is da shizzbomb!!

I think this site is a righteous right on right on site man.Dude you are making it man!!:b:

[Rommel2D]

Clicking on the new pm shortcut take me directly into the latest message in my box. Could this be changed to place the user in the inbox instead? Situations sometimes merit holding onto a pm without opening it so that the sending party can tell it is unviewed from their end...

[Agathon]

Well, I like Poly plus. I must be a schmuck since I fronted up for three years.

Suddenly the forum loads very quickly and the avatars are all visible. That's worth the 2 cents a day or so it is costing me. :D

[MarkG]

actually the 3 years/40$ deal comes down to 3.65 cents/day or 3.92 cents/post for you (and with OT posts for free) :D

[Agathon]

:lol:

[Kaak]

Find another way to pay by the month besides paypal, and i'm in!

[Tassadar500]

There is another option. The 'Poly store.

[MarkG]

Originally posted by Kaak
Find another way to pay by the month besides paypal, and i'm in!

dada!

http://www.cafeshops.com/apolyton/351454

[Barinthus]

Hey MarkG. I got an email from members@apolyton.net and when I replied it bounced back. I just got other email from the same email address which I have just replied to. Just letting you know.

[Sparrowhawk]

:) Thanks to Joncha for assisting me in paying for my membership, fast and efficient too!! :b:

Also a note to Mark/Dan:
The email I received confirming my membership reads: "As part of our system tests, you're a lucky reciever of a 1-month subscription to our new service, giving your ad-free use of our site and more benefits that will soon be announced. Stay tuned and enjoy!"
Yet my profile correctly indicates that I paid for a year subscription, not sure why the email indicates differently, but it caused me a fair bit of confusion at first. :dizzy:

[MarkG]

hmmm will look into it

needless to say, you shouldnt get this message

[DrSpike]

I was confused by that also, when I joined months ago. :D

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>6 Years Offers End/Continue</u>

<a href=http://www.cafepress.com/apolyton.12641301><img src=http://prodtn.cafepress.com/nocache/1/12641301_F_tn.jpg align=right></a>Our 6 Years offers of ApolytonPLUS are over. Short off. The following is a list of price changes:

<i>via Paypal</i>
Apolyton Plus Celebration (2 years) $30 => Apolyton Plus Extended-2 $36
Apolyton Plus Hangover (3 years) $40 => Apolyton Plus Extended-3 $50
<i>via <a href=/store>Apolyton Store</a></i>
3 Years - PLUS Nuclear Summer T-Shirt $47.99 => $58.99
2 Years - PLUS Nuclear Sticker (Rectangular) $31.39 => $37.39
1 Year - PLUS Nuclear Summer T-Shirt $24.99 => $26.99

The offer for the 6 Years special products with our 6 Years logo will continue, giving you one more extra month of PLUS with each product purchased (instead of our normal offer of 1 month),</b>

[MarkG]

<B><i><a href=/members/>ApolytonPLUS</a> News</i>

<U>Safety from e-mail checks</u>

The last couple of weeks, we have a new system in place which gets bounced back messages, retrieves the responsible email address and moved the associated username to a "bad mail" users group.

PLUS users are exempted from this procedure (if there is an error with their email nothing happens to their account)

[Heresson]

I hate this Apolyton Plus.
Because up till its infameous appearance, You were trying to improve this site so that it'd be better. Of course the more users, the better for You.
Now any improvements that will appear will be for Plussies probably.
You won't improve standart Apolyton account, because You won't have interest in it.

:q:

And btw, what's the possible size of avatar for no-plussy?

[Adagio]

Standard avatar size is 80x80

And what's the problem with Plus? It's not like it makes it worse for you to surf this site... it only makes it better for those with plus to surf this site....

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Heresson
I hate this Apolyton Plus.
Because up till its infameous appearance, You were trying to improve this site so that it'd be better. Of course the more users, the better for You.
Now any improvements that will appear will be for Plussies probably.
You won't improve standart Apolyton account, because You won't have interest in it.

:q:

And btw, what's the possible size of avatar for no-plussy?

Please dont hold back your feelings..please speak your heart

Now lie back..when exactly did you "START" Hating Apolyton Plus

[Heresson]

Originally posted by Adagio
Standard avatar size is 80x80

And what's the problem with Plus? It's not like it makes it worse for you to surf this site... it only makes it better for those with plus to surf this site....

Yes, of course. But while the PLUS' possibilities may expand, I doubt normal browsing's will.
If Apolyton will have additional features, it will have them for PLUS only probably.
Normal Apolytoners will become obsolete...
And someday, The Great Player will guide us to the nearest city and disband, as an obsolete phalanx in a howitzer world
:shame:

And thank You for the avatar info.

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Heresson


Yes, of course. But while the PLUS' possibilities may expand, I doubt normal browsing's will.
If Apolyton will have additional features, it will have them for PLUS only probably.
Normal Apolytoners will become obsolete...
And someday, The Great Player will guide us to the nearest city and disband, as an obsolete phalanx in a howitzer world
:shame:

And thank You for the avatar info.

No I think Markos has our best interests at heart.:b:

What I do think he is trying to do is help operate by deferring the costs of running this site which I count as a Value Added Experience:zzz: :zzz: :zzz: :zzz:

I dont think Markos is actually Oliver Stone and I dont think any "conspiracy theories" against NON-Plus Members is in the wroks

Relax

Have a V-8

Gramps

[Heresson]

sorry, a double post
I've asked Ming to delete it already

[Heresson]

Markos G is EVIL
:mad: :mad: :mad:
It's no conspiracy theory. It's just probability.
For Markos and the rest of the crew, Plussies are simple more valuable than the rest of Apolytoners.
And they have the best interest in convincing more and more Apolytoners to join Plus. And when and if the normal users will become less numerable, or when Apolyton will be low on cash,
they'll say "You have 2 months to decide whether You want to sign up for Plus or to leave Apolyton forever".
Such thing's happened to my mailbox.

[DrSpike]

Yeah my heart bleeds for you, with this site being provided to you for free through the hard work of others. Must be tough for you.

PLUS users get small benefits, and few members pay for them because they are worth the fee - I know I cough up in order to support the site I enjoy posting at, not for the benefits. It is through the actions of those that feel the same way as me that you get a site that functions well, so please, pretty please, shut the hell up.

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by DrSpike
Yeah my heart bleeds for you, with this site being provided to you for free through the hard work of others. Must be tough for you.

so please, pretty please, shut the hell up.

We have a motion on the floor

(I second the motion)

Grandpa Troll

[Heresson]

Originally posted by DrSpike
Yeah my heart bleeds for you, with this site being provided to you for free through the hard work of others. Must be tough for you.

PLUS users get small benefits, and few members pay for them because they are worth the fee - I know I cough up in order to support the site I enjoy posting at, not for the benefits. It is through the actions of those that feel the same way as me that you get a site that functions well, so please, pretty please, shut the hell up.

You have some point and You could've said it in a more polite way.
I'm not only spamming here. I'm also an active member of SL community. That's some contribution to this site too.
And it's not one-sided. This site can not exist without free members. At least for now.

[Skanky Burns]

Mark knows this site could not exist without free members. Which is probably why he has said on numerous occasions that he would not make it a pay-site and information would be available to all members, paying or otherwise.

[FlameFlash]

I could <i>almost</i> buy into what you're saying there, Heresson, except for the fact that there are other ways to go PLUS.

I, for one, have not paid a cent to 'poly directly, but simply done normal shopping through the US Amazon link that Mark has posted. That helps out the site, I've been doing it with every purchase ever since I found out I could do it that way.

I mean, I bought a Nuke t-shirt, but I would have gotten that somewhere else if not from 'poly just because I liked the slogan so much... it makes me smile every time I think of it. (family jokes, and the classic CivII jokes included).

If there weren't other ways to become PLUS, I'd wholeheartedly agree, though. So far, I haven't caught myself using any of the features except for being able to post in different threads at almost the same time (that whole 30-second lag <b>was</b> annoying...)

Anyway, there's my add-on, from a paying yet not paying PLUS member... :wall:

[MarkG]

Originally posted by Heresson
I hate this Apolyton Plus.
Because up till its infameous appearance, You were trying to improve this site so that it'd be better. Of course the more users, the better for You.
Now any improvements that will appear will be for Plussies probably.
You won't improve standart Apolyton account, because You won't have interest in it.

:q: see http://apolyton.net/about and let me know if there havent been any improvments for non-plus members

Originally posted by Heresson
Markos G is EVIL
:mad: :mad: :mad: well that's new. i've been called communist, i've been called fascist, but evil, never before.... :rolleyes:

btw, your pcr due to spam has nothing to do with your attitude towards me, does it? :cute:

[DrSpike]

Originally posted by Heresson

You have some point and You could've said it in a more polite way.


Yeah I could have. If you had politely made some comments about your feelings I would have responded in kind. But you didn't. You called the person whose hard work is crucial to this site 'evil'. So yeah, I responded impolitely to what was a pretty stupid post.

[Heresson]

I called Markos evil because he's given me a pcr. And it is kind of a joke actually; I never use the mad smiley seriously.
And even if I was serious, and I was not, telling me to shut up is 100x more rude.

Markos: nice avatar.

[Atahualpa]

Here are some slogans, to help convert more members to Apolyton PLUS:

Succumb to the dark side!
Join Apolyton PLUS now!

Why choose the lesser of two evils?
Join Apolyton PLUS now!

You don't know a place that even the devil fears?
Join Apolyton PLUS now!

Good... Bad... I'm the guy with Apolyton PLUS!

You can take my credit card, my car, my house, but I will never give you the login to my Apolyton PLUS account!

PLUS now or be substracted!

Some call you the Plussies!
I call you my base!

Heaven is a joke!
Hell was only made up!
Apolyton PLUS is for real!

[Dis]

what is apolyton plus?

I'm thinking of signing up

edit: theremine, I think I found the faq for plus

[PLATO]

Originally posted by Dissident
I'm thinking of signing up



:b: :doitnow!: :b:

[Agathon]

It is pretty good. It seems faster than before and the PM extension is very nice. I used to fill up my PMs far too quickly.

Now I can scan through hundreds of warning messages from Ming. ;)

If you get a membership pay for one of the long term ones. It's better value.

[Grandpa Troll]

Markos

I will be turning Diety Status within next 24 hours

I have been given a gift by my sweetheart of allowing me, once I do, to have a lifetime subscription..

do I get to apply what I paid for my year subscription towards that..its still got a few months left?

Additionally, I thought it would be neat in the place where "LIFER" is if a special "ETERNAL" was available for Life time members whom also were Dieties?

Just asking and Love this CIV site

Gramps

[Tassadar500]

People with large post counts should not get special titles. :q:

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Lord Nuclear
People with large post counts should not get special titles. :q:

yeah lets not reward those whom are most active..:rolleyes: & are also financial supporters of this super civ site

ok..I was just asking Lord Nuclear

[MarkG]

Originally posted by Grandpa Troll
do I get to apply what I paid for my year subscription towards that..its still got a few months left? if you go to the PLUS pages http://apolyton.net/plus/ now and proceed to buy a lifetime subscription, what you have already paid for your current subscription will count towards lifetime. so you'll have lower price

you will see the price prior to clicking on the "buy now" button....

Additionally, I thought it would be neat in the place where "LIFER" is if a special "ETERNAL" was available for Life time members whom also were Dieties? interesting thought, requiring a small piece of coding. added on the to-do list :)

[DrSpike]

Originally posted by Lord Nuclear
People with large post counts should not get special titles. :q:

Lifers maybe should though.......lifetime sub is still very expensive, so the only reason to pay so much is out of support for the site.

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by MarkG
if you go to the PLUS pages http://apolyton.net/plus/ now and proceed to buy a lifetime subscription, what you have already paid for your current subscription will count towards lifetime. so you'll have lower price

you will see the price prior to clicking on the "buy now" button....

Additionally, I thought it would be neat in the place where "LIFER" is if a special "ETERNAL" was available for Life time members whom also were Dieties? interesting thought, requiring a small piece of coding. added on the to-do list :)

Mark
I am on my quest and just a byline

I have actually learned about History more by playing all these civ games

I know people critique my multitude of attachments as well as varying range..

But in searching out for them I have learned about uniforms, battle gear,formations, and other interesting tidbits:b:

Again,

Thanks for hosting my Favorite site

Grandpa "Harmless" Troll

[snoopy369]

Question ... I thought Plusers were supposed to be immune to the load-saving features like not dl'ing civgroup icons and whatnot. Why do I often not see civgroup icons on some or all of the people in a thread i read (usually including myself)?

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by snoopy369
Question ... I thought Plusers were supposed to be immune to the load-saving features like not dl'ing civgroup icons and whatnot. Why do I often not see civgroup icons on some or all of the people in a thread i read (usually including myself)?

I may be wrong but I believe it was during heavy traffc times

but it wouldnt be my first time I was wrong:o

[Tassadar500]

Huh? The only time load saving features come into effect are in heavy traffic times, which means the only time PLUS members would have that immunity is in heavy traffic times.

By the way, congratulations on Deity status. :D

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Lord Nuclear
Huh? The only time load saving features come into effect are in heavy traffic times, which means the only time PLUS members would have that immunity is in heavy traffic times.

By the way, congratulations on Deity status. :D
Thanks
I love posting,learning, contributing and helping here at my Fav-o-rite site:b:

[Rommel2D]

The appearance/exclusion of country flags and civgroup icons seems random from poster to poster within threads at pretty much any time for me. Don't know how long ago it started, but its been months at least...

[FlameFlash]

I concur with Rommel on that one.

I know my civgroups appear rather randomly...

[Kloreep]

Same as Rommel. Some of you in this very thread are missing civgroup icons for me while others are not.

[Rommel2D]

About the flags- that appeard to be a seperate issue, as mine seems to have been turned off without my noticing at some point...

[MarkG]

your flag may have been set to null if an admin edited your account (like when you joined the team)

[Rommel2D]

Yeah, that's about when I remember first noticing it. No idea really how long the civgroups have been flakey (is Doc supposed to have any?)...

[DrSpike]

Not at present.

[sabrewolf]

a request to markg for apolytonPLUS:

would it be possible to get the advantage of wider images for ACS+ subscribers? pretty often i've run into problems when posting a screenshot and seeing that 800px width is not enough. resizing just often looks crappy so i thought that a potential limit of 1000px would be better.

i guess it won't screw up the design for people with >=1280px width and people with 1024px width are anyhow used to horizontal scrolling. also, when using external images by linking them with the [ IMG]...[ /IMG] tag the size is not an issue.

is this proposal thinkable?

[Rommel2D]

Originally posted by DrSpike
Not at present.
Then it does seem to be a traffic issue that PLUSers aren't exempt from. Everyone's CGs were visible last night when I made that post, but about half are missing now.

Those icons aren't a big deal to me as far as consistancy (not as helpful as flags), but in case its something that should be fixed...

[MarkG]

closed continue here
http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=130323