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HTML version of Forum generated Thursday 24th May 2018 |
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Login and Registration Issues |
You don't need to. This is a 'dumb' copy of the original VirtualAcorn forums, all pages can be read but are plain HTML.
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You don't.
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You never log in so you never log out, in, out, in, out shake it all about.
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We
have tried to remove all identifiying personal data including names
(unless used as a username) so that the information on this forum can
still be read after the GDPR comes into force on 25/05/18. If your name
is still showing as a username on any pages please let us know and
include links to any pages where your details are shown so that we can
remove your data
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Don’t panic! You don't need it anymore.
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You don't need to log in, the database is gone, all the pages can be read by anyone but nothing new can be posted.
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See the above answer.
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COPPA is cockney slang for a policeman.
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Because the forum system is gone, you are looking at some HTML copies of the forum postings.
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It destroys any chocolate biscuits that are tired of life.
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User Preferences and settings |
Move abroad.
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Any times that are shown will be from the last edit of these pages, not the current date/time/year.
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Please see the answer above.
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This read only copy of the forums is only available in English.
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You can't. All user account data has been deleted and the database destroyed. This version of the forums is a read only 'dumb' HTML record of the postings on the old phpBB forums with anonymised personal user data.
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You
can't. All user account data has been deleted and the database
destroyed. This version of the forums is a read only 'dumb' HTML record
of the postings on the old phpBB forums on 23/5/18 with anonymised
personal user data.
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We have tried to remove any reference to login requests from this final read only version of the forums. If you do find a login form please let us know the location of the page so we can correct it.
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Posting Issues |
You can't. The forum was closed to new members in 2015. The forum you are looking at now is a 'dumb' collection of HTML pages that keep a record of the old postings as of 23/5/18. No new postings are possible as the forum database has been destroyed.
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You can't edit a post. If you want us to delete a post that you have made please let us know.
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You can't post so you can't add a signature.
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Using a tree and a sawmill.
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Because you need more trees.
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Enough with the polls, ask something else.
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All of the forums are in plain HTML, rather than being assembled from a database. Anyone can read any of the pages. If you find a problem with a particular page please let us know.
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Because you can't post anything.
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Because you are a very naughty boy/girl/millennial (who doesn't want to identify as a particular gender so they can complain about being provided with the wrong type of uniform should they ever get a job).
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As this is a read only HTML versions of the forum there are no user accounts or moderators. If you find a problem with a particular post or page please contact us via e-mail and include a link to the page concerned.
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Decoration.
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You can't post, so all potential posts exist in the indeterminate state of being both approved and rejected at the same time. Who's cat is this?
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Hold the Topic firmly in either hand and slowly lean forward so that the wrapper touches your monitor. Repeat as necessary.
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Formatting and Topic Types |
It's a type of poem written about poor quality and biased news reporting.
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Yes. If you (or your computer) couldn't use HTML you wouldn't see this page.
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Smilies, or Emoticons, are small images which can be used to express a feeling using a short code. Like the joy I feel changing this faq.
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Yes, but not here.
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Global announcements contain false news as approved by Donald Trump. Lets make America Great/Radioactive Again.
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Announcements are small insects that live in colonies. What? I thought you said 'ants'.
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Sticky Topics are type of chocolate confectionery that have been left in the sun.
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Locked Topics are like sticky topics but instead of being left in the sun they have been put in the freezer.
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Technical terms for the nuts in either sticky or locked Topics.
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User Levels and Groups |
Administrators are your overlords. Bow puny human.
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Moderators are individuals (or groups of individuals) who look after the forums from day to day. As the forums are now closed and all posts have previously been approved you will need to contact us if you believe that a post requires moderation.
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Usergroups are groups of users.
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Usergroups only exist elsewhere in the same location that the instructions on joining one can be found..
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You can't. Haven't you been reading? The forums are gone, this is an HTML read only copy.
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It brighten's the place up.
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See 'What are usergroups?'. It's the group responsible for any mistakes. For example 'It's default of the White House'.
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It's a misspelt part of a locomotive with Stepehenson valve gear.
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Private Messaging |
I don't come to you with all my problems do I? Learn how to use encrypted e-mail.
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t's called SPAM. What? Did you really think the GDPR would stop any of it?
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We are sorry to hear that however as the board hasn't sent any e-mails for several years you are probably mad. Send us a copy of the e-mail and we will either investigate or laugh at you.
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Friends and Foes |
You need to keep that safely hidden in one of your schoolbooks.
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Using a pen or Tippex (crayons are also available for the more 'gifted' student).
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Searching the Forums |
The original forum search system has been removed as it relied on the database. There is a search box on most VirtualAcorn website pages which will search both the main website and these forum pages.
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Your search was probably wrongly spelt, or there are no results because the words you chose are not used. For example using 'BBC B' rather than RiscPC. Or you are a looney.
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Because the forum search has been removed. Or your laptop is a cardboard prop from a furnishing store.
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There are lots of other web sites that let let you search for members, ask them you filthy boy.
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Your own posts can be identified using the search button on the main VirtualAcorn website. Search usiing the username you used when you posted on the forums.
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Topic Subscriptions and Bookmarks |
The spelling.
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You can't subscribe here so go and ask a forum that's still running.
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Cancel the direct debit after the first payment.
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Attachments |
None.
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Look in the downstairs cupboard.
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phpBB 3 Issues |
This software (in its unmodified form) is produced, released and is copyright phpBB Group. It is made available under the GNU General Public License and may be freely distributed. See the link for more details. This HTML copy of the board was generated using GetLeft, edited in Notepad++ and ZZZ Find and replace. Plus with lots of other tools/hacks/regex etc
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Because it was too X'pensive. Did you see what I did there?
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Finally a real question. E-mail us at info@virtualacorn.co.uk and let us know what the problem is. Or you can go and boil your head.
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