https://vandwellerforum.com/ Wed, 27 May 2026 07:32:31 +0000 MyBB https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4473.html Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:58:32 -0500 frater secessus]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4473.html
I'm not going to fight the damn captcha bot over and over]]>
I'm not going to fight the damn captcha bot over and over]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4455.html Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:13:42 -0500 sternwake]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4455.html
I.dont want.to have to tap cancel, every damn visit.

It.popped up under my descending finger the other day, and then my phone froze up and just held power.button down while.violently cursing.

A few times.the pop up came up, and there was no cancel option, just install.
 Could not bypass, so  I just closed browser. Then same when i opened browser,.so.i.closed.window, clesred cache, history thennbrowser andni have more than enough reasons to curse and throw things, i dont want this freaking tapatalk popup in my life, or on my screen, daily, filling me.with the white hot hatred of.a.thousand suns.

If i ever meet this tap a talk pop up in a dark alley, it will be kicked in the groin, until dead.]]>
I.dont want.to have to tap cancel, every damn visit.

It.popped up under my descending finger the other day, and then my phone froze up and just held power.button down while.violently cursing.

A few times.the pop up came up, and there was no cancel option, just install.
 Could not bypass, so  I just closed browser. Then same when i opened browser,.so.i.closed.window, clesred cache, history thennbrowser andni have more than enough reasons to curse and throw things, i dont want this freaking tapatalk popup in my life, or on my screen, daily, filling me.with the white hot hatred of.a.thousand suns.

If i ever meet this tap a talk pop up in a dark alley, it will be kicked in the groin, until dead.]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4449.html Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:25:10 -0500 shadowmoss]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4449.html https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4398.html Mon, 05 Sep 2022 23:18:55 -0400 roadsideresident]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4398.html
The forum offers an option to embed videos it seems (film looking icon above text feild). 

Yet when I try to post with an embedded vid from YouTube I keep getting error message: "You cannot post clickable links to this forum threads and posts."

Please help.]]>
The forum offers an option to embed videos it seems (film looking icon above text feild). 

Yet when I try to post with an embedded vid from YouTube I keep getting error message: "You cannot post clickable links to this forum threads and posts."

Please help.]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4301.html Wed, 18 May 2022 11:50:00 -0400 Scott7022]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4301.html
Someone push a button?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk]]>
Someone push a button?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4233.html Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:24:10 -0400 Cammalu]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4233.html
I’m sure I’m forgetting something. In the next few days I hope to go to the host site and see if there are any goodies we can add. 

I’m going to have to figure out how to promote the forum. Remember that I’m learning on the fly and have an old brain. In addition I’m doing all of this on my phone as I don’t have a computer. Pathetic, just pathetic. 

Keep the suggestions coming.]]>
I’m sure I’m forgetting something. In the next few days I hope to go to the host site and see if there are any goodies we can add. 

I’m going to have to figure out how to promote the forum. Remember that I’m learning on the fly and have an old brain. In addition I’m doing all of this on my phone as I don’t have a computer. Pathetic, just pathetic. 

Keep the suggestions coming.]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4226.html Sun, 13 Mar 2022 14:46:51 -0400 tx2sturgis]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4226.html


But...something I would like to see is a reduction in the number of forums, sub forums, and endless granular separation of topics and subjects. It just looks so 'busy'...I know it was set up this way to be all things to all van-dwellers....but...that ship has sailed.

What we have here has evolved into something more personal. 

This forum functions on a more friendly face-to-face level...more like a small group of friends sitting in a house...you know...5 or 10 rooms is easy...I can easily find who I'm looking for. But having 40 rooms as in a mansion...where the hell are MY buddies? If I go over and post into thread so-and-so.....will anyone give a damn about that post in a thread they never look at? Sometimes I click on what looks to be an active topic in another forum and it's been dead for years. But it still shows to be active with 'bold' print.

Having about 40 individual places to post, and now the user has to decide WHERE to post things....for anyone new dropping in, it might be a bit over-whelming...and even for me...it sometimes seems a bit over the top to have that many forums and subforums and that's not counting the individual state-by-state subforums. 

I think most members seeking out step-by-step how-to directions on technical topics are probably looking elsewhere. This forum seems more user friendly for chatting and sharing.

I'm not saying we need to delete stuff...but maybe there would be a way to merge some of the existing threads with other similar threads. Of if an entire subforum has been un-used for a few years...archive it and close it to further replies. Cull off the extra 'phat'.

Along the lines of a more streamlined, user-friendly experience, I also suggest the addition of a live chat-room. I used to love active chatrooms. This forum is small enough that you can set up a chatroom that opens up on say, Tuesday and Friday nights, for a few hours....and lets members get in and live chat or just watch the others live chatting...it can be a lot of fun...and of course, it has to be moderated to some degree...

Chatrooms can be entertaining. You can be typing along saying hello to the group and other people can play sound effects, or play music (if allowed) and they can send emojis, memes, etc.  Some chat rooms even have live webcam capability but then you get into 'un-charted' territory if you know what I mean.

Chatroom software is cheap or free...depending on the version and features you like. Some forum software can have a simple chatroom plug-in...or you can set up a separate chatroom with a link that is active on the nights the chatroom goes live.  

Similar to the chats on youtube live stream...it can really be a hoot. 

Just a thought. Lets see if anyone else has any thoughts about either idea.

Thanks for reading!

Now...back to the crickets....

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But...something I would like to see is a reduction in the number of forums, sub forums, and endless granular separation of topics and subjects. It just looks so 'busy'...I know it was set up this way to be all things to all van-dwellers....but...that ship has sailed.

What we have here has evolved into something more personal. 

This forum functions on a more friendly face-to-face level...more like a small group of friends sitting in a house...you know...5 or 10 rooms is easy...I can easily find who I'm looking for. But having 40 rooms as in a mansion...where the hell are MY buddies? If I go over and post into thread so-and-so.....will anyone give a damn about that post in a thread they never look at? Sometimes I click on what looks to be an active topic in another forum and it's been dead for years. But it still shows to be active with 'bold' print.

Having about 40 individual places to post, and now the user has to decide WHERE to post things....for anyone new dropping in, it might be a bit over-whelming...and even for me...it sometimes seems a bit over the top to have that many forums and subforums and that's not counting the individual state-by-state subforums. 

I think most members seeking out step-by-step how-to directions on technical topics are probably looking elsewhere. This forum seems more user friendly for chatting and sharing.

I'm not saying we need to delete stuff...but maybe there would be a way to merge some of the existing threads with other similar threads. Of if an entire subforum has been un-used for a few years...archive it and close it to further replies. Cull off the extra 'phat'.

Along the lines of a more streamlined, user-friendly experience, I also suggest the addition of a live chat-room. I used to love active chatrooms. This forum is small enough that you can set up a chatroom that opens up on say, Tuesday and Friday nights, for a few hours....and lets members get in and live chat or just watch the others live chatting...it can be a lot of fun...and of course, it has to be moderated to some degree...

Chatrooms can be entertaining. You can be typing along saying hello to the group and other people can play sound effects, or play music (if allowed) and they can send emojis, memes, etc.  Some chat rooms even have live webcam capability but then you get into 'un-charted' territory if you know what I mean.

Chatroom software is cheap or free...depending on the version and features you like. Some forum software can have a simple chatroom plug-in...or you can set up a separate chatroom with a link that is active on the nights the chatroom goes live.  

Similar to the chats on youtube live stream...it can really be a hoot. 

Just a thought. Lets see if anyone else has any thoughts about either idea.

Thanks for reading!

Now...back to the crickets....

]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4169.html Sat, 11 Sep 2021 20:47:30 -0400 GotSmart]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4169.html https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4167.html Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:12:36 -0400 Blacktank]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4167.html https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4077.html Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:51:40 -0400 Blacktank]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4077.html https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4027.html Sun, 18 Apr 2021 03:08:40 -0400 Texjbird]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4027.html W T F!!!!

I JUST GOT AN ERROR.  I THINK IT WAS NUMBER 403, THAT I DIDN'T HAVE THE ACCESSIBILITY TO CHANGE MY SIGNATURE DUE TO SECURITY ON VAN DWELLERFORM.COM.

THEN I HAD TO VERIFY THAT I'M NOT AN EFFING ROBOT.    ALSO GO BLIND IN ONE EYE AND CROSS EYED IN THE OTHER TRYING TO ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS ABOUT TAP EVER SQUARE THAT HAS BICYCLES IN IT, THEN THE ONE WITH BRIDGES IN IT, THEN THE ONE WITH STREET LIGHTS IN IT.  THEN SOMEBODY WAVED A MAGIC WAND OVER ME AND I WAS SECURE ENOUGH TO GET ON HERE.      THINK I'LL GO WATCH SOME YOUTUBE

TJB + Q + RD

P.S.  THIS AIN'T FUNNY AND WE AIN'T LAUGHING]]> W T F!!!!

I JUST GOT AN ERROR.  I THINK IT WAS NUMBER 403, THAT I DIDN'T HAVE THE ACCESSIBILITY TO CHANGE MY SIGNATURE DUE TO SECURITY ON VAN DWELLERFORM.COM.

THEN I HAD TO VERIFY THAT I'M NOT AN EFFING ROBOT.    ALSO GO BLIND IN ONE EYE AND CROSS EYED IN THE OTHER TRYING TO ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS ABOUT TAP EVER SQUARE THAT HAS BICYCLES IN IT, THEN THE ONE WITH BRIDGES IN IT, THEN THE ONE WITH STREET LIGHTS IN IT.  THEN SOMEBODY WAVED A MAGIC WAND OVER ME AND I WAS SECURE ENOUGH TO GET ON HERE.      THINK I'LL GO WATCH SOME YOUTUBE

TJB + Q + RD

P.S.  THIS AIN'T FUNNY AND WE AIN'T LAUGHING]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3945.html Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:44:10 -0500 TWIH]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3945.html
I was working off an IBM P/C running windows 10 and when I tried to copy an image, all I got on the (attempted) post was a series of code/letters/numbers. Like a lot of them... Reminded me of my 3 yr old grandson when he gets a hold of the computer keyboard!

Can anyone shed some light on this?  The images did not appear to have watermarks or other forms of copyright labeling on them.]]>
I was working off an IBM P/C running windows 10 and when I tried to copy an image, all I got on the (attempted) post was a series of code/letters/numbers. Like a lot of them... Reminded me of my 3 yr old grandson when he gets a hold of the computer keyboard!

Can anyone shed some light on this?  The images did not appear to have watermarks or other forms of copyright labeling on them.]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3894.html Thu, 24 Dec 2020 20:18:37 -0500 Texjbird]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3894.html   WHY OH WHY DO I NEED TO LOGIN WHEN I NEVER LOG OUT ON THIS FORUM?

WHAT'S LEFT OF MY INQUIRING MIND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW.

THEN I CAN 'SPLAIN IT TO QUEENIE

JINGLE BELLS AND CLEANING]]>   WHY OH WHY DO I NEED TO LOGIN WHEN I NEVER LOG OUT ON THIS FORUM?

WHAT'S LEFT OF MY INQUIRING MIND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW.

THEN I CAN 'SPLAIN IT TO QUEENIE

JINGLE BELLS AND CLEANING]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3886.html Fri, 11 Dec 2020 05:46:41 -0500 Texjbird]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3886.html
TEXAS J BIRD]]>
TEXAS J BIRD]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3418.html Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:42:52 -0500 BCGuy]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3418.html https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-719-p...l#pid58782
I was looking at this thread.  The post was made around 3 hours ago.  (9:30am?)
The first 2 thank you's are shown as yesterday.  Mine (around 12:30 pm) is shown as today.]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-719-p...l#pid58782
I was looking at this thread.  The post was made around 3 hours ago.  (9:30am?)
The first 2 thank you's are shown as yesterday.  Mine (around 12:30 pm) is shown as today.]]>