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   PLEASE TAG YOUR COLD HARDY TOPICS

   February 27, 2013 by PALM MOD

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   We would suggest tagging any new topics accordingly - with "Cold Hardy," in case it is ever deemed necessary to merge this new forum back into the main "Discussing Palms" forum. If that is done, Cold Hardy topics will always be easily accessible by using the tag feature.

   

   Last reply by PALM MOD, April 5, 2013
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   FORUM UPGRADE QUESTIONS/COMMENTS 1 2 3 4

   January 23, 2010 by PALM MOD

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   • 148 replies
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   Well, The heavy lifting is done. There are still some tweaks etc. that need to be done. If you guys think it's weird getting used to and figuring out the new forum look and features, you should take a look at the Administration Control Panel. Please realize I am starting from the same place as you are. I will have to figure out some answers as well. So if you have figured out an answer to a question, please chime in. Don't forget, there is a "HELP" option in the upper right hand corner. Try checking there first for the obvious things you may be having trouble with. As to the PMs - I mentioned that the PM system was much different. I don't know all the intrica…

   

   Last reply by Moose, September 4, 2010

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   announcing new site

   July 19, 2012 by SFloridacollector

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   I have a new website with information of palms, cycads, and other interesting plants. I would like to know the proper way to announce my site. Should I start a thread in the interesting website section, or do a nursery review, or... Direction appreciated. Chip

   

   Last reply by waykoolplantz, September 1, 2012
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   Has PalmTalk been hacked?? 1 2 3

   October 13, 2009 by John in Andalucia

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   • 84 replies
   • 15.9k views

   Sorry if it's in the wrong place, but I'm in a bit of a panic reading this. Has anyone else got one of these emails allegedly from Dean?

   

   Last reply by Moose, November 4, 2009
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   PROBLEMS, PROBLEMS, PROBLEMS 1 2

   February 8, 2008 by PALM MOD

   • 64 replies
   • 14.4k views

   There are a number of odd and worrisome wacky things going on with the Forum. None of the normal fixes or maintenance are working. Be assured I am aware of this, and am trying everything I can think of. I am awaiting some experts with this software to reply to my inquiries. Let's hope they can help.

   

   Last reply by _Keith, May 1, 2008
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   Redirected from Google search?? 1 2

   January 25, 2012 by Patrick

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   • 48 replies
   • 12.4k views

   Hi Mods. I have this intermittent issue. If I do a google search from their webpage and click one of the various palmtalk links it gives me, it will redirect me to a different site- same site every time. BUT! It only happens every now and then. Maybe a couple times a month with my amount of computer usage. Let's say I only get redirected like 3-5% of the time. I keep pretty up to date on my computer, spyware, antivirus, general maintenance, etc.. I can't say that it's NOT my computer, but I'm relatively certain it is not. I'm well aware of malware that redirects on a more regular basis. I have no other re-direct issues whatsoever (or malware, as far as I know) …

   

   Last reply by sarasota alex, December 14, 2012
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   IMPORTANT --- POLICY RE: DELETING OLD TOPICS/POSTS 1 2

   April 29, 2007 by PALM MOD

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   • 11.8k views

   This was briefly eluded to several times in the past, but needs to be officially discussed and enacted soon. It should be obvious that we can not keep every single post forever. There are several reasons this is impractical, as well as problematic. I am proposing a policy, and would appreciate some feedback. I am proposing that we delete every topic that has not been "added to" in 6 months, with the exception being the Palapa where topics would be deleted after 3 months of inaction. This would allow anyone who really likes a topic, and would like to see it kept alive, plenty of time to "bump it" (save it) before it's deadline arrived. This policy would be the easiest …

   

   Last reply by Neofolis, May 7, 2007
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   New error logging in? 1 2

   March 22, 2009 by John in Andalucia

   • 1 follower
   • 66 replies
   • 10.4k views

   The last few days when trying to log in, I got this message (see photo) and couldn't log in or post. I wondered if anyone else has had this problem.

   

   Last reply by Nick L, January 15, 2010
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    NEW WARNING POLICY - PLEASE READ 1 2

    October 4, 2008 by PALM MOD

    • 1 follower
    • 48 replies
    • 10k views

    The PalmTalk Web Committtee has decided to institute a new policy directed at curbing some of the rude, impolite, and hostile behavior floating around the Forum lately. It is a refinement of an existing policy, and one we wish to make sure everyone is aware of. It could be considered a "Three Strikes You're Out" policy. Those members who can not abide by the few and simple guidelines we have here will be issued an unofficial warning to make sure they understand they are in danger of receiving an "official" warning. The first official warning will result in a one week suspension, the second is a two week suspension, and with a third one you're gone. Your can view your "…

    

    Last reply by Moose, August 9, 2013
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    FORUM SUGGESTIONS 1 2

    December 26, 2006 by PALM MOD

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    • 9.8k views

    Clayton posted a couple of good suggestions in another topic. I thought it would be worth it to start a new topic, specifically for suggestions (I may regret this ), and start it with his post which I will move here.

    

    Last reply by Howeadypsis, January 23, 2007
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    WAS ANYONE STILL USING "CLASSIC BLUE?" 1 2

    September 11, 2010 by PALM MOD

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    • 47 replies
    • 7.9k views

    The new upgrade "broke" the Classic Blue Skin. There may be a way to fix it with a little bit of work. But, if very few will miss it, the time and potential problems a fix could lead to is not worth it. If you are using it, you will notice some weirdness with some things. Try using the newer skin (options at bottom left hand corner of page) and see if you can't get used to it. There are actually some improvements not available with Classic Blue.

    

    Last reply by Succulentum, October 6, 2010

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    GOOD NEWS-LARGER PHOTOS

    February 1, 2008 by PALM MOD

    • 30 replies
    • 7.5k views

    Previously the only way to post photos larger than 100 kb was to use a hosting service such as Photo Bucket. The direct attachment to your post by uploading to PalmTalk was restricted to files under that size. Now, for IPS Members only, we have found a way to allow photo sizes of up to 250 kb to be attached to your posts, and avoid the need for a hosting service. In fact, we would encourage you to post photos this way, so that PalmTalk will never lose photos if members change hosting services, or purge their libraries. You will need to be an IPS Member to take advantage of this new benefit. Please consider doing so. To learn more about the IPS, or to sign up, you c…

    

    Last reply by PALM MOD, September 25, 2008
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    Browser icon for Palmtalk.org

    April 1, 2007 by Logolight

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    • 7.5k views

    Any chance of us getting a browser icon for the website? Many other established websites have their own icons but Palmtalk still has the generic page icon next to the "http". Thanks. Dave

    

    Last reply by www.dadluvsu.com, May 2, 2007
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    NEW RATING SERVICE FOR NURSERIES AND GROWERS 1 2

    November 28, 2008 by PALM MOD

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    • 7.2k views

    Allowing comments about nurseries and growers in the "Discussing Palms" forum has turned into a fiasco. Not only is it off-topic to what we would like to discuss in that forum, it has turned into a disrespectful free for all. The IPS wants to allow feedback on growers, so that buyers can get some idea of who they are dealing with when they find a nursery here or elsewhere. So, in order to provide some order, and to provide a more worthwhile service, we are instituting a new area that will be used exclusively for the discussion of those who sell seeds and/or palms. In addition it will contain a rating system for individual nurseries and backyard growers. Jungle Music…

    

    Last reply by www.dadluvsu.com, December 3, 2008
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    CHANGES TO PIC UPLOAD CAPACITY

    June 22, 2008 by PALM MOD

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    • 7.1k views

    For IPS Members, there will now be a 2000 KB per post limit for attachment uploads. This means you may display many more thumbnails in each post. You will find this more convenient if you have a lot of photos to post. In addition this will further reduce the amount of scrolling necessary for those threads that utilize thumbnails. There is no way for me to place a limit on each pic's size. As a result, you may now upload one 1900 KB photo, or nineteen 100 KB photos per post. I would encourage you to still attempt to keep photos to a reasonable size. Anything over 350-400 KB does not make the photo any better for our purposes. So any photo larger than that is an unnecessary…

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, May 24, 2010

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    What ding dong bumped about 30 poll threads? 1 2

    September 27, 2010 by LJG

    • 41 replies
    • 7.1k views

    This poll bumping ticked off a lot of people. Seriously annoying. So who ever you are, I am sure 30 votes could have been skipped.

    

    Last reply by PALM MOD, September 30, 2010

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    This Board

    April 27, 2007 by bubba

    • 29 replies
    • 7k views

    Since the passing of Robert Rifle, this board seems less interesting. The discussions seem to center exclusively around Californians talking amonst themselves.This "clique" seems to run the board and only respond among themselves.When a topic is posted that should garner some legitimate discussions between Californians(ie the fate of the Keitt mango commercial operation in Coachella), there is no response or worst yet a question about how information was obtained by a Floridian when they could have driven to the location and seen it with their own eyes. The "clique" meanwhile discusses ad nauseum the fate of their foot tall "cocos nucifera",while taping fake leaves onto a…

    

    Last reply by Bilbo, May 12, 2007
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    Hi Everyone 1 2

    September 11, 2015 by _Keith

    • 45 replies
    • 7k views

    Let's learn something new, like this website.

    

    Last reply by PALM MOD, September 25, 2015

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    SURPRISE TIP AND TRICK

    January 26, 2010 by PALM MOD

    • 1 follower
    • 30 replies
    • 6.5k views

    So as not to be missed, I made this special tip/option into it's own thread. Go to the bottom left corner and use the pull down menu. Then click on "Classic Blue." SURPRISE

    

    Last reply by freakypalmguy, October 2, 2010

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    Travel Logs Discussion

    June 18, 2008 by PALM MOD

    • 27 replies
    • 6.4k views

    Presently we have a Travel Logs section that mentions in it's description "Botanical Gardens" among other things. We created it after member suggestion and discussion, due to so many nice travel topics appearing in "Discussing Palms." So as long as we have it, we should use it as intended and described. I have not been as strict when enforcing these guidelines as I could/should be, and there is a gray area. I can not read every post anymore. I can't even read every thread anymore. I skim as best I can, but may miss things. So I encourage and appreciate when members report items to me that may need correcting. Consider yourselves as mini-moderators. Please use the "repo…

    

    Last reply by putu enjula, June 20, 2008
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    Warn status

    March 10, 2010 by Don

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    • 6.3k views

    Can you be so kind as to explain the warn status under my profile and also the user rating and reputation. I looked thru the help section and I'm still unclear how this works. Thanks in advance Don

    

    Last reply by Rafael, April 9, 2010

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    PalmTalk getting slower and slower

    June 28, 2008 by tropicalb

    • 35 replies
    • 6k views

    Okay...is it just me, or does opening PalmTalk nowadays seem to take at least four times as long to load as it ever did BEFORE it was changed over to php? I'm thinking it has a LOT to do with the fact that Palmtalk is now hosting WAY more pictures on its server than it ever did before. All I can say is.....it's REALLY getting slow in here. Dean.....have you noticed this also? Anyone else?

    

    Last reply by Kris, June 29, 2008
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    PalmTalk down today?

    January 7, 2011 by John in Andalucia

    • 31 replies
    • 5.9k views

    From around 11.30am (GMT+1) this morning until 9.30pm I was unable to connect to the forum. I cleared my cache, re-booted but still no luck. So I checked the status of www.palmtalk.org with a couple of websites: Down For Everyone Or Just Me? and CheckSite.us - Site Check Sure enough, both failed to connect. Can anyone confirm that the server has been going off-line?

    

    Last reply by Moose, January 12, 2011

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    Linking problem to PT through google

    May 30, 2011 by Kumar

    • 17 replies
    • 5.6k views

    This is a peculiar annoyance that keeps happeneing to me for the last two weeks. I always go to Google, search for 'Palmtalk' and therafter click on the first link that turns up in the result - usually to the PT Forum. On doing so I get directed to this - http://url123.info/e875cd64, which is some literature on Windows 7. Now the funny part, if I go back to the seach results on Google and retry the same link, it works fine. This has happened on three different PCs running different OS' so it can't be a PC specific problem. I wonder if anyone else has had the same experience.

    

    Last reply by PALM MOD, August 7, 2011
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    PM email notification?

    June 29, 2009 by Kim

    • 1 follower
    • 36 replies
    • 5.2k views

    Anyone else not getting email notifications of PMs? I have this option selected on my controls, but suddenly they are not arriving even though I am receiving messages. The email alert is a convenient feature, especially when using my phone.

    

    Last reply by MattyB, September 8, 2009