Site functionality issues? (feedback, PM outboxes, etc)

[thanate]

A few of us on the swap boards have been noticing some site functionality issues recently, and I know a bunch of helpdesk tickets have been opened, but there doesn't seem to be anywhere official to check in on the status of what's going on.  

Things I know that aren't loading/working properly include:  
*Feedback system
*PM outboxes
*Image rotation
*adding buddies (not actually a problem)
*Moving threads to new boards (thanks, geekgirl1000100)

Are there more of these?  Are they related?  What do I do about the swap I'm starting at the end of the week if I can't officially sign up half the participants, not to mention everyone waiting on feedback from finished swaps?

Any updates greatly appreciated!

Administrator Comment

Official site updates posted here as we have them available https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=456791.0
Reply on that thread or click Notify to receive thread updates.  Thank you!! --sweets4ever

[JoyfulClover]

I want to second the feedback matter, as I submitted a ticket as well. craftylittlemonkey requested feedback (positive - great swapper!) to sign up for another swap. And thanate is also at 5, and based on this post also needs feedback (positive - great swapper!).

Can this be done by a mod while the matter resolves? Or can the 5 swap rule be waved temporarily?

I have a few others as well, and can PM if needed, but these were the most urgent. By posting details I'm hoping it will help if y'all have back-end access.

Thanks for posting, thanate!
JClove

[sweets4ever]

Hey there!  The outbox + feedback system was reported to me, but I don't see any tickets for image rotation & buddies.  Let me add those to my ticket to tech right now!

I reported the earlier issues to them on December 5, though.  I believe they were related to a site update they rolled out that day.  Checking in with them right now for an update, and I'll pass it along as soon as I have it!

[sweets4ever]

I want to second the feedback matter, as I submitted a ticket as well. craftylittlemonkey requested feedback (positive - great swapper!) to sign up for another swap. And thanate is also at 5, and based on this post also needs feedback (positive - great swapper!).

Can this be done by a mod while the matter resolves? Or can the 5 swap rule be waved temporarily?

I have a few others as well, and can PM if needed, but these were the most urgent. By posting details I'm hoping it will help if y'all have back-end access.

Thanks for posting, thanate!
JClove

I will ping the Swap Moderators to answer this for ya!  I don't want to answer for them.  They don't send me holiday treats when I do that.

[sweets4ever]

thanate, when you have a moment, could you detail the Buddies issue for me, please?  I just tried adding you and it appears to be working, but I might not be trying to reproduce the correct issue.  Thank you for your help!

[craftylittlemonkey]

I haven't been able to rotate images for days, cell phone & computer are the same. Click the button & get a blank page that just never goes anywhere.

I was wondering if there was an update or some other tweaking. Maybe it's an extra step to make an announcement when that happens but it could give peeps a quick answer to unexpected site issues if there was a head's up? I know I would just chalk issues up to that if I knew there was scheduled maintenance.

[sweets4ever]

I was wondering if there was an update or some other tweaking. Maybe it's an extra step to make an announcement when that happens but it could give peeps a quick answer to unexpected site issues if there was a head's up? I know I would just chalk issues up to that if I knew there was scheduled maintenance.

I probably could, but I'm not sure if it would actually be beneficial, or just a flurry of spam to most people.   We release a lot of updates and patches.

[sweets4ever]

Plus, I really do need you guys to report these issues!   I'd rather people report them then just hope it works itself out after a release.

[craftylittlemonkey]

Aha, totally get you.
Alternately, would it be possible to put a link or info somewhere on how to submit a help-desk ticket? In all my time here I have never come across that and have no idea how it's done. It's mentioned here or there but ... no link. I confess I send messages to the lovely Pam who is always so gracious about helping out (she rotated my photos for me the other day, the absolute DOLL!). I know that's not how to do it but it's an excuse to chat with her so I do, naughty naughty .

[sweets4ever]

To be fair, I often make up excuses to chat with her, too.

If you scroll alllll the way up to the top of the screen, you'll see "Help | About | Contact | Press | Advertise | Cookie Policy | Terms | Site Map"

Click Help then HELP DESK.

Or here's a direct link for ya!  http://helpdesk.craftster.org/