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Thanks for testing it out on Konqueror, I have not tested the site out in that browser much at all. At one stage I tried to when I had kubuntu installed on my PC I could not get any off the ajax calls to work or they would not respond and freeze. The CAPTCHA is hard to read at time so I may need to try make the fonts bigger. the background cutting off on the right is a mystery to me. date box being too small is new. Some modifications there will be considered. On FF, and IE7 you should have no problems getting to the final submission. I guess I'll be using this time now to decide what I'll fix up and what browsers I can try to also include in testing. I would not have been up to this point if I had try to test on all browsers, its just very time consuming. Thanks for all your comments and suggestions everyone.

Thank you for your feedback, About the width of the site I think thats what your trying to say I had originally designed it on my laptop which has a wide screen and fairly high resolution. I think 1300 x 900 or to that ratio I cant remember exactly. It turned out OK but then later on I had to redo the width because I changed my mind and wanted no horizontal scrolling on a 1024x786 resolution. That my target resolution. I did the first resize down to 1000px wide but still had scrolling so I went down to 980px then 960 now I think. It was very tedious and annoying work in photoshop not to mention redo the html and css for it. I found out on the final version how ever (960is px) that it was well withing the space available in 1024 but still had scrolling and I thought this isn't right so I looked closely in firefox and dom inspecter and saw I had margins paddings causing the width and horizontal scrolling. I fixed it up and it fits well in 1024 well actually theres 10-20 px on each side I could expand too but I dont know if I want to at this stage ; ;. Its more tedious work that I know should be done but will leave till I'm bored and have nothing else to do. I know wasted space is bad and it does annoy me.

Thanks for you feedback, Yeah the website is slow in loading due to the total size of the front page 1.24-4 MB I think since I last checked. I'm using the Ext Javascript framework for my Ajax calls since its pretty simple IMO to do my Ajax calls with it. The code needed to write is considerably smaller. The downside to this framework is the file is 904k lol yeah I know its bulky. there is a cut down version that I should of switched to thats 500k in size. Aside from loading problem the other suggestions and comments I will consider as the final look will change for sure. Theres like too much things in it that I may have over looked in trying to get it done as soon as possible. I'm more concerned at this point on how my users will like the function of the website in particular the application process. The contrast being a bit too extreme between background and white text I'm starting to see where your coming from, maybe I will try tone it down on my next rework. The fonts on the footer you say is abit too hard to read, can I ask what resolution and browser you are using as I've designed it for 1042 x 786 and it looks ok to me on firefox and internet explorer 7. thanks again for your feedback sone.

Thanks for your nice comments. Its great to hear when others like your work /gloat. This is all a learning process for me as I've come to learn after redoing it from scratch several times because of going about it the wrong way. Anyway I wont ramble on too long I would say I'm barely 10% through with the site, too much stuff I'm planning to add. I noticed your also having issues starting out with your shouts on the shoutbox. If you have questions I think the best way to go about it is to make a post as you would get more response since the shoutbox is not permanent. Good luck to you. sone.

I need helpful feedback on what I can do to improve my site. I've fixed most of the layout issues I've had before so there is no more horrible horizontal scrolling when viewed in 1024 x 786 resolution and it also works in Internet Explorer 7 surprise surprise. The only section I've manage to complete is the application section where users who wish to join the Linkshell will have to sign up providing details of themselves and their online game details. The final part where their information is saved to a database for voting by members and for them to review the outcome will be done later. I've done this before on a previous version so it should take long to do but I'm going to take some time off and really think about the best way to go about doing it. Researching my options with json and php functions. I still do not know enough about them to really want to carry on pushing forward. I've also considered a framework but my learning curve on them is pretty slow so I'm putting that off for now. Sorry if the instructions for each section of the application is not enough but hopefully you get what details are required. The application process should only take a few minutes from start to finish. At the time of this posting the link should be working http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/ thanks for your time edit: Forgot to say thanks to Truefusion for his help on tabs script and many others. I changed to smaller version of ext framework 500k lol still large i know. total size on first initially load is 1.22MB

I've been validating my site on http://validator.w3.org/ so far so good but what I'm interested in is validating my page that has been modified by Ajax requests. Viewing the source code afterwards wont show the new code in Firefox and its the same for other browsers I believe(yes I have tried and cant remember ever seeing the newly inserted HTML in the source code). I'm certain my code is not going to be valid there because I've hacked away at getting it to work and its very long so there are bound to be mistakes hence the reason why I would want to validate it. Are there any methods for checking it beside the obvious copy and paste each section of the Ajax request responses in to the direct input textarea provided by W3. Its going to be very tedious this way and if thats the only way I do not think I will bother just yet. At-least it works right and no one will ever see the source code unless they have the PHP files.

Thats a good idea, I had something similar but more of a thread of hosted members and their sites. Like a local directory listing where you can go to and look at all the websites hosted by members on Xisto. I think this would be faster way to have a nosy around other peoples sites. There may be people who do not want their websites to be known to the public for what ever reason so I do not know what we'll do there. I'm sure we have

Wow 1700 dollars for 5 hours work, quick everyone lets all go be doctors and charge people an arm and a leg for removing their ear wax. Thats a bit over kill for something so simple and for it to take that long is even worse. I'm sorry you had that bad experience I myself hate hospitals too but fortunately where I live its not as bad as you describe. I do not know why its so bad over where you are maybe they just don't give a damn and only care about making money for the hospital. Its sad when hospitals meant to be a place to help people only add to their suffering.Stay well and avoid going to the hospital if you can, same thing for your teeth keep them clean then you wont need to get costly treatment from the dentist.

Just curious how much money would someone be getting for this? I'm trying to weigh out the work/paid ratio as I have looked at your request for a template but you did not say anything about the back end programming functionality required. What will your site do will you do it yourself or expect it to be done? Building a complex CMS from scratch or even a custom on is no easy task even for seasoned programmers depending on complexity and the cost is relatively high. In 2 weeks someone working their butt off might be able to do it if they are skilled and experienced but again this all depends on the functionality. But I'm not sure if your asking for a template build of the site only minus all the back end functions.please clarify what your after.

OK I will take a stab at this, if I can remember correctly(its been so long since I was looking for safe mode off hosting) having safe mode off allows you to include files in?? if I am wrong someone can correct this.

Thanks again for the help Truefusion. Its too bad PHP does not have a array function for this specific task itself, they seem to have many other functions for other kinds of array modifications.

I have an index array $array[0] = 10;$array[1] = 12;... Its kinda late and I'm falling asleep now but I had a quick look through PHP.net, and could not find what I'm after, Maybe I'm too sleepy, sorry, but if anyone knows off the top of their head a way to removed members in that array based on its value, i.e. I wanna remove values 12. I don't really want to do a loop but if I cant find any existing function to do it, then I may have to. Thanks for any help.

Truefusion is right we know where the problem is Forbez </div>1<script type="text/javascript" src="/scripts/gradualfader.js">/************************************************ Gradual Element Fader- ? Dynamic Drive DHTML code library (dynamicdrive.com;* Visit [url=http://http://www.dynamicdrive.com/; for hundreds of DHTML scripts* This notice must stay intact for legal use***********************************************/[/html]You have to look through your php code and find out whats being outputed before that javascript. It could be a miss type or even an echo of '1' or echo of boolean will result in 1. Just something to keep in mind when checking. Since you have not supplied us any code you will have to look yourself or if you still have problems post that section. But it should be straight froward to find.Good luck.

More mods would be good and its not a bad suggestion to fill in during times where none are on but finding one who is qualified would be difficult. A mod needs to be mature, reliable, and knowledgeable enough about the rules to enforce them. There is probably some more important skills too like self control not to end up flaming noobs when they ask stupid questions and also very good people skills. I do not know anyone who would be suited at this role to be honest. I would not want us to have another mod just for the sake of it we may end up with more trouble cause by an unqualified mod if you know what I mean.

How many people actually done this when they were young? There could be many reasons why they do it, to get drunk and have fun even though some may not see it as being fun it can be. yeah the after effects suck like throwing up and feeling sick the next day but some people could care less about it. Another reason could be for them to deal with their problems, yeah its the wrong way to go about it but some people do not have any other way of dealing with it. I used to be like those kids you described so I know some reasons why they might be doing it. At that age you do not think about the future only living for the day, week waiting for the next time to go out and get drunk, do drugs. For a lot of people the reasons for doing it will vary. If they are you friends I would suggest you try talking to them and try and encourage them not to do those kinds of things let them know you are there for them to talk about anything if they need to resort to using alcohol and drugs if they are doing any of those things. I've had friends tell me smoking is bad but I was too big headed to listen I just wanted to do it because it felt good. Growing up your faced with a lot of pleasure to do well in school and other things in life. Some people will resort to this kind of activity just to deal with it, It could be they do not have the kind of support or will power like you do to deal with it. Thats a good thing you have such will power and common sense to not get tempted to try and do those kind of things. I admire that since I know a lot of people have made mistakes and become addicted to this kind of social activity. I've quit myself from all kinds of addiction and one of my friends said I had great will power to be able to stop but I disagree It would of been greater if I never started but I did not mind the experience its just the amount of time I spend doing it that was a waste.Maybe your friends are experimenting and thats OK but yeah some who say they are too young, I started at that age or a bit younger so be careful with your friends try and help them from not becoming too dependent on these kinds of activity. Of course some people will not want to be helped and you cant help everyone.Good luck and take care around alcohol accidents can happen around drunk and stupid people.

lol yeah theres so much more, too many to list actually. this could be merged with that thread "worlds ugliest website" or what ever it was called. the most annoying features I can remember off it was rainbow backgrounds everything shaking/moving on hover very bad contrast of font and background color other animating backgrounds lol oh yeah webdings gotta have those.

Most people do not like it because it requires so much CPU power and Memory space to run efficiently. On slower computers you will not be able to run windows vista. I think another problem is people find it packed with too many software/features they would not use. I remember when vista came out my mate playing final fantasy xi could not install the game on his vista laptop. I've use windows vista personally for a short time on a friends computer. It looks great but I have not really had the time to explore the features in it. Her computer was new so it did seem to run fine but I doubt it would run smoothly when more programs are installed and hard disk space taken up. I think its a great OS for new people since it is more user friendly then say Linux. Its still hard to compare Vista to Mac OS x as to what is more user friendly, I think Windows is still more user friend just because more software people use like the office suites are being used widely. I do hate Microsoft personally for having poor software thats being exploited. One example was with internet explorer just late last year there was a flaw in its active x with real player that allowed scripts to be run on the host machine and a Trojan loaded later to log passwords. This was used on the FFXI online game community and i think hundreds or maybe more players got their accounts stolen. The exploit was loaded on many trusted final fantasy resource websites that provided players with guides and information regarding the game. It was sad that the add companies displaying banners got hijacked and then the exploit code was loaded from there.My friend lost his account through that, The symptoms he gave me was his computer was running slow and he thinks hes got a virus. I thought it was nothing then and told him to stop visiting porn sites and downloading their stuff. He had a good laugh at him thinking that was the case but it turns out it was internet explorer being hijacked, I should of paid more attention and asked him what browser he was using. If I knew I would of told him to use Firefox but its too late now hes lost his account because of using internet explorer.Thats another reason why I hate windows and its software.

Like most people who have already said it is a matter of preference between each game as they are different in genre and game-play. I personally don't like the mindless leveling that Diablo seems to make you do. I've only played part 1 and got sick of it after a few hours. With Starcraft I enjoyed playing vs human players that to me was more exciting every minute knowing I was being challenged to my limits. I agree blizzard makes great games and cannot wait for starcraft 2 to come out.

Although I can see why you would want to limit the use of a site to one login per user for security, limiting chance of second account from making modifications affecting other account or what other reasons I'm sure theres a lot more out there but if the second person had the password and login id in the first place this should not be a problem having two logins. I know most sites let you log in more then one time from different machines, I've logged into Xisto from two different browsers and machines before and I find it quiet handy. Maybe you did not think of it this way, just something to consider before you do all the work trying to make it otherwise.I'll be coming back to this issue again soon when I am going to be building the login system. I'm still not sure if I'll use a PHP framework for this yet, I do not know any frameworks very well and I have been looking at one but documentation is very vague and examples are next to none. Also going about building pages how I would want to I would not know how to even begin in the frameworks.

Nice story man I always love hearing about these kinds of stories. I'm amazed at how many people hold positions where they are not even near qualified for when theres qualified people out there with no jobs because its taken up by unqualified people. Stick it out maybe you will ended up with his job eventually.

I came across this problem before and found a link that showed one possible solution, It uses another table to hold users currently logged in. So when a user logs in they entry is entered into the table of logged in users. This table can also be used for showing all users logged in.When the same user tries to login again you can check this table and then display an appropriate message for them if the same user is already logged in. I did not read too much of it but I think whats lacking in this solution is how to deal with users who log off without clearing their name from the logged in users table. i.e by closing their browser without choosing the logout link. I think you may be able to use a timeout for their login session.It seems pretty complicated just to handle a login session but thats what I think is the only way if you were to write it yourself. maybe google for ways to do it or hopefully someones who has done a complete login system to handle this can explain to us.

title needs to be changed to 'javascript' I thought I was going to be reading a java tutorial.

If you tutor is covering visual basic then use that, it will be easier if you have questions about VB to ask them about it. If you choose java you will need to do more researching on your own IMO since its not covered by your tutor. I think it will make life easier since schools don't really give you enough time to research before any assessments are due.

This is indeed a problem and I agree with that large organizations exploit the poor but I do think the problem existed before. I think in poorer countries there is no job available and the pay would of been about the same if they were to get paid for a similar local job. It is this bad and its because of poor economy in their country. Why would you work somewhere for 1 dollar a day if you could get more else where, for many there is no other option. The people to blame are their corrupt leaders who do little to develop their country and fill only their pockets.

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