The Society for the study of flies (Diptera)

I don't think it's fully launched yet. Still testing it and flagging up issues.

Hi Colin,
I think we are in a fluid state between the existing and new sites. I guess that once the new site is fully launched the forums on this site will be closed to new postings.

Last edited by conopid (2018-11-25 20:36:10)

Where is the new website?

Thanks Ian,
I've only just seen your posting as I never got the email notifying me of your reply.
(I'm only visiting today because I got a notification that somebody had replied to one of my postings, but when I clicked it, it gave "Bad request. The link you followed is incorrect or outdated.")

The new front page looks nice and welcoming (unless you're a shield bug!)

In case it helps, the first-time log-in for DF log members doesn't recognise either my user name or email address. There doesn't seem to be any other way of joining without rejoining Dipterists Forum.

Hello every one,



I tried but I have no rights so too bad for me

Best wishes

That's correct Ken, only members can post on the new site. We hope this will solve the problem of irrelevant rubbish postings from which this site unfortunately suffers.

Oh dear, I'm afraid we have a real misunderstanding here. I wasn't referring to your postings, Pierre, which are absolutely relevant and valued by me, and I'm sure by everyone else who visits this site because of their interest in flies. My post referred to the advertising for shoes, jewellery, vitamin supplements and other things which have nothing to do with entomology. These postings, which are indeed "rubbish", appear here with some regularity, and I am one of the people charged with deleting them. The arrangements for the new site should prevent these from appearing, and that was what my post was meant to say. As you are a member of the Forum you should be able to post to the new site once it is up and running fully, and I hope you will do so. Sorry I can't express this in French - I would if I could. You have obviously been deeply offended, and for that I am truly sorry, but please believe me when I say that you have completely misinterpreted my meaning.

Howard.

Thank you Pierre. I'm very glad this is cleared up. You needn't apologise for your English - I certainly wouldn't call it "bad" - quite the contrary. As an example of the sort of thing I was talking about, here is one that appeared this morning, and which I have now removed:

"Huge Male XL This is made up with a mixture of clinical high-quality fixings, and Huge Mule XL is a male improvement framework that has been planned to reestablish your youngsters and execution and help you encounter an tremendous, delighted and floor-breaking coexistence. Huge Male XL Reviews double activity equation not simply gives you a second flood in energy and execution but additionally treats the number one motive force of dysfunctions, ensuring that you could satisfy your companion, constantly. To get more info visit here: [web link removed so not indexed by search engines -KM]

Now that's what I call bad English!

Howard.

How many people are actually managing to log in to the new website? I have had a couple of tries but keep getting rejected.

Also, regarding the 'junk uploads' to this forum; I had an e mail notification of one today but see it has been deleted now, however another one has just arrived at the top of the list so I assume it will soon be removed. Attempting to keep these forums clear of questionable material must be a huge task, but it is something which is much appreciated by all of us who regularly visit this site.

When you log in there should be a 'Manage' menu at the top of the screen and the option to 'Edit Profile' where you can edit your details, including user name. This menu appeared when I logged on but I do not know how to access it if it does not.

Hello every one,

For me, this is the message I have when I give my email address :

"is not recognized as a username or an email adress"



good night

I see that Pierre is listed as a DF Member so he should be able to get himself established on the new website.  I had trouble using my old Username but discovered after about three goes at saying I could not remember my Password that the new system seems to default to a user's surname as their Username (in my case LE BOUTILLIER).  Probably worth Pierre trying to log in as 'MILLE' saying he cannot remember his Password.  Hopefully he will then get a temporary Password by e-mail.  Once logged in he can change his Username if he wants to (see messages above).