Some Opening Day Glitches... But comments are working (we think)

September 25, 2006

Okay, we are open for business at the new GamePolitics.

It has been a hectic day here, spent dealing with a number of glitches and we're far from done. But at least we seem to be up and running and still managed to scoop the rest of the game press on the New Mexico ~~nonsense~~ lawsuit.

Specifically, I can't figure out why people weren't able to comment, but I've opened the restrictions that required commenters to be logged in, since logging in seemed to be the issue. So please test out commenting...

Also need to add more of the GP content listed on the sidebar... that's on the way.

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Housekeeping

Comments

Submitted by Jabrwock on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 17:42.

This is a test? :)

-- If your wiimote goes snicker-snack, check your wrist-strap...

Submitted by Andrew Eisen on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 17:45.

Testing, testing. 1...2...3.

Andrew Eisen

Submitted by Jabrwock on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 17:45.

test?

-- If your wiimote goes snicker-snack, check your wrist-strap...

Submitted by gamepolitics on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 17:46.

It's odd, but http://gamepolitics.com comes here very nicely, while www.gamepolitics.com goes to the old site - at least for me...

Probably a DNS propagation thing, which can take up to 72 hours to fully complete, or so I'm told.

Submitted by Jabrwock on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 17:46.

My DNS must be up to date, both addresses work fine for me. but I still can't comment...

-- If your wiimote goes snicker-snack, check your wrist-strap...

Submitted by Brainswarm on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 17:49.

Looks like you can now. And if you can read this, so can I.

Submitted by Jabrwock (not verified) on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 17:51.

Or maybe I can? Firefox seems to be having refresh issues I guess

Submitted by Beacon on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 17:53.

testing?

Submitted by gamepolitics on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 17:54.

I wanted to set this up so everyone's first comment had to be moderated and then you'd be good to go forever after...

The login piece seems broken, though... so now you should be able to comment but you have to leave your name and e-mail (the e-mail is hidden)

Submitted by Jabrwock (not verified) on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 17:56.

like so?

Submitted by Cecil475 on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 17:56.

Testing..testing...1,2,3,4... Can you 'hear' me? Ok. bad choice of words. Alright. Can you read this??

Looks good. But will we eventually have to log in first? And what restrictions are in place to keep the world's biggest troll out?

- Warren Lewis

Submitted by Jabrwock (not verified) on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 17:57.

ah, I see.

Submitted by nightwng2000 on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 17:57.

Test???? Oh no! A test! I can't take a test! I'm not ready! I haven't studied!

:: Runs around chaotically fretting over not being ready for a test ::

nightwng2000
NW2K Software

Nightwng2000 NW2K Software http://www.facebook.com/nightwing2000 Nightwng2000 is now admin to the group "Parents For Education, Not Legislation" on MySpace as http://groups.myspace.com/pfenl

Submitted by Cecil475 on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 18:00.

The banner at the top is blue and void of words.

- Warren Lewis

Submitted by Brokenscope on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 18:01.

Oh man i really do hope he decides to use GTA SA.

Submitted by Cecil475 on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 18:05.

(but I’ve opened the restrictions that required commenters to be logged in, since logging in seemed to be the issue. So please test out commenting…)

Yeah, I had registered and everything and It looked like it was reloading the same page over and over telling me to log-in. I then read how you needed to doenload wordpress to do blog work(?) and thought I needed to download word press to add comments. I didn't download anything. But I guess this means we wont need to.

...sigh. I miss the fourms already.

- Warren Lewis

Submitted by King Nintendoid on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 18:17.

RISE FROM THE GRAVE

Submitted by Samson Effect on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 18:24.

Test post.

So I'm liking the new digs, but it's gonna take just a tiny bit of adjusting from the the nested comments of LJ.

And Cecil, I hear you, I miss the forums too.

Submitted by wxDiva (not verified) on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 18:25.

How do I posted comment?

Submitted by nightwng2000 on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 18:28.

Dennis, is there a setting that causes comments to be numbered?
It would help as newer comments are made.
Doesn't Joystiq use WordPress also? It seemed like when I was playing around with setting up a profile, there were a list of WordPress blogs, and Joystiq was one. And their comments are numbered.

Just curious.
Thanks in advance.

nightwng2000
NW2K Software

Nightwng2000 NW2K Software http://www.facebook.com/nightwing2000 Nightwng2000 is now admin to the group "Parents For Education, Not Legislation" on MySpace as http://groups.myspace.com/pfenl

Submitted by kurisu7885 (not verified) on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 18:33.

Meh, I tried registering, no email, I tried to do ap assword retrieval, n odice, I can't log in >.

Submitted by Dalton on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 18:36.

The new site looks nice.

One thing I don't like, as compared to the old, is that how the comments no longer nest. The threads made it easier to read.

Submitted by MaskedPixelante on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 18:36.

So, what's being put in place to keep Jack from posting here? I'd imagine he'd be able to post whatever he wants while the commenting system is being worked on.

---You are likely to be eaten by a Grue.

Submitted by theliberal (not verified) on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 18:37.

Can anyone read this? If so, cool.

Submitted by Null (not verified) on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 18:39.

Some suggestions:

Maybe make the gp- banner link back to the homepage, and at least add a "main" link on the side bar. Also look into getting the get bar to work on all of the "story" pages, I don't see it in any of them.

The multimedia page really could just use some left justifying(having them trail like that looks like a mess to me) and maybe add table boarders to clearly separate the entries(pic, description, etc).

Otherwise, things look ok for now.

Submitted by Lost Watcher on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 19:15.

I have an account but its not exactly letting me stayed logged in. :/

Submitted by gamepolitics on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 19:16.

yes, much tweaking to be done. I need a WordPress expert..

:-(

We'll have to do without nested comments for now, same as Joystiq. BTW - I don't think they are Wordpress...

Forums back VERY SOON

Submitted by markdstandridge on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 19:27.

I've had no trouble opening the new site on my laptop (with Windows XP Pro). However, when I try opening it in either Safari or Firefox on my Mac (Intel-based iMac), I get the old format (with no comments sections).

Submitted by Lost Watcher on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 19:30.

You could ask Grumpy.
http://www.grumpygamer.biz

He runs Gumpygamer.

Submitted by illspirit on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 19:39.

Nice work Dennis, the new design and setup is sweet. One suggestion/request though: Could you make the top banner link back to the front page?

Submitted by Terminator44 (not verified) on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 20:12.

A test? OH NOES, I did not study!

Submitted by Dustin1986 (not verified) on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 20:25.

Meh, the new site looks pretty good... I guess. The new comments are nice though! I can point out Jack's obvious faults with much more clarity now, thanks!

Submitted by cyn1c42 (not verified) on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 20:43.

when will the forums be back?

Submitted by Theory on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 20:46.

WHERE ARE MY FORUMS?!

Submitted by Garrett (not verified) on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 20:50.

Makes it easier to post, rather then having to log in to LJ all the time. Looking good Dennis. Can't wait for the Forums to come back online.

Submitted by Dedre (not verified) on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 21:04.

Congrats on the new setup, I like what you done with the place. Needs more hamsters though.

Submitted by gamepolitics on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 21:19.

@Dedre.... hey, who doesn't need more hamsters?

:-)

Submitted by Ohma (not verified) on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 21:24.

Ooh, does this mean I can finaly comment on articles again?

Submitted by Maxamegalon2000 on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 21:44.

This is a comment.

Submitted by Icedrake (not verified) on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 22:17.

Could you please give the link for the forums its own heading on the right handside? I've oblivious to it right now and its a little hard to find.

Submitted by Runefire on Mon, 09/25/2006 - 22:25.

Ohhh, a bandwagon *jumps*

Testing.. Testing.. 1, 2, 3

Submitted by jdmdsp911 (not verified) on Tue, 09/26/2006 - 00:25.

I registered with wordpress however I have yet to get the email with my password. Same with password retrieval, no email :(

Submitted by thefremen (not verified) on Tue, 09/26/2006 - 01:03.

KN I'm totally with you here! Less JT more forumz!

Submitted by CowboyBeboper42 (not verified) on Tue, 09/26/2006 - 03:44.

The new site design looks great, Dennis!

Submitted by King Nintendoid on Tue, 09/26/2006 - 03:58.

The forum will rise again!

Submitted by Geckosan (not verified) on Tue, 09/26/2006 - 05:03.

Testing....

/me Shouts HEELLLOOOOO????

Looks like it worked :)

Submitted by soldatlouisfan (not verified) on Tue, 09/26/2006 - 06:31.

My turn... Hello ?

Submitted by ZippyDSMlee on Tue, 09/26/2006 - 08:25.

No troubles here just getting use to the new comment system.

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http://zippydsm.deviantart.com/

Submitted by ZippyDSMlee on Tue, 09/26/2006 - 08:32.

Hey GP just a thought but uld you add a link back to the home page to each page,I am getting tired of hitting the back button on firefox after I am done reading and posting a comment!

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http://zippydsm.deviantart.com/

Submitted by JargonJohn (not verified) on Tue, 09/26/2006 - 09:09.

Y'ello?

Nice layout!

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