Jay

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Join date: 22-Feb-2003
Last activity: 29-Jun-2025
Posts: 2,437

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Post: #148049
Topic: Sorry for the disruption--won't happen again.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148049/action/topic#148049
Time: 15-Oct-2005 9:53 AM

Have I not been seeing your posts or have you been spending less time around here?

I understand what it's like to be busy, believe me. I feel like a shitheel for having taken as long as I have to get the redesign done.

Post: #147990
Topic: Sorry for the disruption--won't happen again.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147990/action/topic#147990
Time: 14-Oct-2005 8:14 PM

Sorry for the database errors. It filled up again. I relocated all petition signatures over one year old and all unconfirmed signatures over 60 days old to a backup database. There's plenty of room to hold us over until I move the site to the new server and the new forum software goes live.

Post: #147870
Topic: IMPORTANT: Forum software upgrade FAQs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147870/action/topic#147870
Time: 14-Oct-2005 12:15 PM

I used to think of IE users as sad, but I've come to realize that for most of these people, their PC is merely a way for them to send e-mails, surf the web, and chat. They don't know about usability and web standards. IE does the job, which is all they expect of a web browser.

As a developer, I hate IE, but I understand why it holds the position it does.

Post: #147844
Topic: IMPORTANT: Forum software upgrade FAQs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147844/action/topic#147844
Time: 14-Oct-2005 9:30 AM

That's true for Mac. For Windows users, IE is still overwhelmingly the dominant browser (80%+ of all users last I checked).

Post: #147833
Topic: IMPORTANT: Forum software upgrade FAQs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147833/action/topic#147833
Time: 14-Oct-2005 5:50 AM

Do any of you potential beta testers use IE for Windows or Mac? I ask because the current stylesheet works fine in Safari, Mozilla, and Firefox (Win and Mac), but IE chokes and pukes all over the place. I haven't had time to build a stylesheet specific to IE yet.

Opera seems okay but positioning is slightly funky, so some tweaking is necessary.

Post: #147831
Topic: IMPORTANT: Forum software upgrade FAQs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147831/action/topic#147831
Time: 14-Oct-2005 5:31 AM

The mayo goes on first. Then you throw the boloney*. Otherwise, it won't stick.

* I know it's spelled "bologna".

Post: #147778
Topic: IMPORTANT: Forum software upgrade FAQs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147778/action/topic#147778
Time: 13-Oct-2005 7:37 PM

I'm calling it quits for the night, but I'm almost there. Very close.

Thanks for your patience guys.

Post: #147726
Topic: Bill Hunt's review of Episode 3
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147726/action/topic#147726
Time: 13-Oct-2005 4:16 PM

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Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
I don't recall ever reading your opinion, Jay. What did you think of ROTS?

The opening battle sequence was boring.

General Grievous was lame.

Anakin's turn was too rapid.

Palpatine was awesome.

Satisfying because it was a conclusion. But not a satisfying conclusion. If that makes any sense.

Quote
Originally posted by: SilverWook
In all fairness, Mr. Hunt expressed the desire to see the unaltered OT released on DVD when he reviewed last year's set.

While simultaneously saying how happy he was to have the OT on DVD, regardless of the changes. I saw this type of behavior a lot after the box set's release--heavy hitters like Bill Hunt screaming their lungs out about the travesty of the SEs suddenly being very happy just to get the OT on DVD at all. A certain person at hometheaterforum.com did the same thing.

Lucas could put dog shit in a box and call it "Wookie Cookies" and Star Wars fans would buy it.

Post: #147679
Topic: IMPORTANT: Forum software upgrade FAQs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147679/action/topic#147679
Time: 13-Oct-2005 12:07 PM

Sorry for the delay in posting the beta. I had a job interview today that I needed to prepare for.

I'm working on the forums tonight. Should have something later.

Post: #147383
Topic: IMPORTANT: Forum software upgrade FAQs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147383/action/topic#147383
Time: 12-Oct-2005 5:05 AM

The entire database for the beta forum will be scrapped before launch. Nothing will carry over.

Creating a new account is part of the testing, so your current accounts won't be brought over to the beta database. They'll only be carried over to the production version.

Post: #147356
Topic: IMPORTANT: Forum software upgrade FAQs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147356/action/topic#147356
Time: 12-Oct-2005 2:53 AM

Given what I have to complete at this point and a fair amount of time for beta testing, I'd say a week at least. I'll only have basic forum functionality ready to test tonight: logging in, posting, and editing posts. I need to finish the user control panel and PM functionality.

Post: #147294
Topic: IMPORTANT: Forum software upgrade FAQs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147294/action/topic#147294
Time: 11-Oct-2005 3:35 PM

Working on it right now. The forums will be the first update. Site enhancements will follow shortly.

Post: #147227
Topic: IMPORTANT: Forum software upgrade FAQs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147227/action/topic#147227
Time: 11-Oct-2005 10:25 AM

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Originally posted by: Bossk
...whatever else it was.

Mayonnaise.

Post: #147188
Topic: A new quote for Lucas...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147188/action/topic#147188
Time: 11-Oct-2005 9:04 AM

I'd heard this quote paraphrased before but never knew the full text or the author. Thanks for posting it.

Post: #147187
Topic: Banned?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147187/action/topic#147187
Time: 11-Oct-2005 9:01 AM

What usernames and when did the posts occur? He created a bunch of alternate accounts right after he was banned, but all those have been locked. If there have been any posts in the last few days by AWK under alternate names, please let me and zion know via PM.

Post: #147000
Topic: Adamwankenobi
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147000/action/topic#147000
Time: 10-Oct-2005 4:43 PM

Read his posts. His banning was necessary, unfortunately.

No more bashing AWK, please. Thread closed.

Post: #146999
Topic: Bill Hunt's review of Episode 3
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/146999/action/topic#146999
Time: 10-Oct-2005 4:42 PM

Cool.

I'm guessing the A/V quality will be on the same level as AOTC. Don't really care about extras myself.

As for the movie, I saw it twice, so I know exactly what to expect from it.

Post: #146998
Topic: IMPORTANT: Forum software upgrade FAQs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/146998/action/topic#146998
Time: 10-Oct-2005 4:39 PM

You guys definitely should've had the boloney slices ready. Missed your opportunity.

I actually got quite a bit done yesterday and today. I think we'll be in beta Wednesday night.

Post: #146621
Topic: Blu-Ray Attacks Microsoft, Microsoft Bites Back
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/146621/action/topic#146621
Time: 8-Oct-2005 10:14 PM

I didn't realize the association was licensing the technology to non-members. Note, however, that Sony maintains that licensee list on behalf of the association. Sony isn't granting manufacturers access to the technology on solely their terms.

Still, this is one reason why BluRay shouldn't be compared to failed Sony formats such as Betamax. One of the reasons Betamax failed was because Sony kept the technology to themselves. JVC, on the other hand, licensed VHS to everybody. Plenty of hardware competition forcing better products and better prices.

Post: #146604
Topic: Banned?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/146604/action/topic#146604
Time: 8-Oct-2005 6:26 PM

I think that's enough AWK bashing. He's gone now.

Post: #146603
Topic: Bill Hunt's review of Episode 3
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/146603/action/topic#146603
Time: 8-Oct-2005 6:24 PM

I don't even need to read it to know it's crap. The man's built an empire on fake DVD news "scoops" and studio ass kissing. Digital Bits has become worthless and irrelevant.

Post: #146549
Topic: Blu-Ray Attacks Microsoft, Microsoft Bites Back
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/146549/action/topic#146549
Time: 8-Oct-2005 6:38 AM

Let me add this to my list of BluRay vs. HD-DVD myths:

6. BluRay is not a Sony format.

The current BluRay spec has been developed in conjunction with just about every other major consumer electronics manufacturer in the world. The initial technology was Sony's, yes, but the BluRay association as a whole has jointly developed the current spec and will share in its manufacture and distribution. There will be no "licensing" of the technology to other manufacturers. Sony learned their lesson with Betamax.

BluRay is an intelligently conceived technology that has the support of the biggest names out there. It is not a "Sony technology".

Post: #146421
Topic: IMPORTANT: Forum software upgrade FAQs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/146421/action/topic#146421
Time: 7-Oct-2005 10:04 AM

Yeah, I tried that already. I found some commercial software that puts the traditional apple menu functionality back. Why would Apple take this away? A quick Google search turns up a lot of complaints about the "locked" apple menu.

Post: #146372
Topic: NES games that you haven't beat
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/146372/action/topic#146372
Time: 7-Oct-2005 7:15 AM

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Originally posted by: JediSage
*sigh*...you guys have me hankering to get an NES from somewhere!

Quote
Originally posted by: kev
After reading this thread and looking up some of the original NES sites, I have a real urge to buy an NES console right now and play all the great games

I'm totally getting one of these. I might even pick up the wireless controllers to go with it.

Post: #146368
Topic: IMPORTANT: Forum software upgrade FAQs
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/146368/action/topic#146368
Time: 7-Oct-2005 7:03 AM

One more for you. Is there a way in Tiger to put an alias to the Application folder under the little apple menu? I don't want my dock or my desktop overcrowded with applications and I don't like browsing Finder when I want to launch something. I basically want to emulate the "All Programs" menu in Windows. A Mac I used to dabble with at my old job had an Applications folder under the apple menu. It was running OS 9 I think.