Paul Schwartz

It works perfectly fine for me now (on a desktop computer). Either the server was busy at the time, or it's something with your connection or device. Try again, or try from a different browser/device if you can. Or just use Google as suggested... Paul

Hey Don, Yes, looking into it...

I guess it depends on what you're using to browse, but for me on desktop you just use the little carat I've circled in the attached.

Yes, the old tiny ads just weren't cutting it... trying out the upgraded ads system. You can collapse the band that shows at the top/bottom of the screen. Paul

The site is moving to a new server for increased capacity, so expect some downtime tomorrow, Saturday March 20, 2021. Thanks for your patience. Paul

Okay, should be fixed now! Thanks, Paul

I think I've figured out the problem... working on fixing it now. Thanks, Paul

Oh well. Worth a try. Actually, did you quit your browser and re-start it (or even re-start your computer to be on the safe side)? I imagine that once the audio playback engine has been instantiated it remains open.

I wonder if it's due to the ability of the site to play a sound to tell you that you have a notification. Try clicking on your name at the top right-->account settings-->notification settings (on the right)-->uncheck "Play a sound when I receive a notification" and click "save". Maybe this will work... Paul

Thanks Greg! Very kind of you. Paul

Yes, I didn't even know it was off for normal members. Honestly, people need to remember that this is a commercial product... I don't know every nook and cranny of the software, I don't program it myself, and so before assuming that there is some nefarious plot behind some new feature or field or requirement, maybe just ask politely? Usually these things just show up in an update to the system (which yes, I do apply because they often include security patches/updates to keep the system safe from hackers/spammers/scammers... it's a constant battle!) and I can always look into adding/removing/modifying something if it makes sense (and if it's possible -- no guarantees!). Remember that this system is used by thousands of diverse communities all over the world... what doesn't really make sense for us might be an important requirement for some other community.

I've turned this on for everyone now. If you think it should be turned back off for whatever reason, I can do so. Paul

I've taken care of it. I merged your old account with this new one. Cheers, Paul

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