Topic: UNDER ATTACK (Read 219 times)

bk · « **on:** **Today** at 03:11:37 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the board is under attack, and now it is time for you to post until the under attack cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** **Today** at 03:12:04 AM »

And the word of the day is: ENOUGH!

Freddie · « **Reply #2 on:** **Today** at 04:02:01 AM »

Happy Valentine's Day!

Freddie · « **Reply #3 on:** **Today** at 04:13:49 AM »

From the notes: "Today’s topic of discussion: Have we all just about had it with this here site or should we continue having them fix it once and for all?"

It's a surprising question, in that I don't see any indication that anyone who's a regular on the site now has had it with the HHW site. It's a community based in this HHW site being here, and if the HHW site were to go, the HHW community would go. People go away for a while and come back, and drop by when their schedules allow; that couldn't happen at all if the HHW site were gone.

But then, a lot has been discussed about the avatars - I'm genuinely confused about why the avatars appearing and disappearing has anything to do with anyone feeling like part if the community here and certainly not the site continuing. The New York Times comments area basically has no avatars at all, and that's going on. Facebook has the profile photos, but they're so tiny that no one seems to see them as a dealbreaker. [Added this later: see singdaw's post about why the avatars can matter; never thought of that before.]

ChasSmith · « **Reply #4 on:** **Today** at 04:56:52 AM »

Good morning, all.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #5 on:** **Today** at 05:14:56 AM »

Last night we were vegging out in front of the tube, watching the NBC highlights (we got Peacock for the duration of the Olympics, but were just in the mood to be spoonfed the goodies last night). I'd been ketchuping on the site fine for a while, but at some point HHW literally dropped off the internet ... and it stayed gone. When I went to bed and eventually gave up my losing battle with Mr. Sandman, it was still toast. Checked first thing this morning, and was glad to see that BK was able to post the notes. I think keeping the historic uninterrupted streak of HHW notes going is a priority in these unsettled times.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #6 on:** **Today** at 05:20:44 AM »

This is so odd:

On my iPad and iPhone, I now can't log in here using Chrome. I get into a loop of putting in the name and password and watching the password blank out as I hit "submit" ... so it's like HHW never gets the password. (That's a layman's description, who in the HELL knows what is actually happening.) But somehow HHW works with Safari on those two devices, at least this past week, so at least I can get in. This morning, however, on the laptop where I use Safari every day for HHW, it just started doing the same thing. The login never completes. So I went to Chrome on the laptop, and it's working fine. Absolutely the opposite situation. I'm sure this will change yet again before all is said and done, because it's all so random.

Laura · « **Reply #7 on:** **Today** at 06:05:09 AM »

BK, we all appreciate this board so much. So many friendships have been made here.

The avatars make it easier to see who's posting. But it's not a dealbreaker for me.

My life is so boring I really have nothing to say. And that's not a bad thing, really.

John G. · « **Reply #8 on:** **Today** at 06:08:31 AM »

Good morning, all.

John G. · « **Reply #9 on:** **Today** at 06:08:52 AM »

I couldn't post anything at all last night.

John G. · « **Reply #10 on:** **Today** at 06:09:24 AM »

Even accessing the site was cumbersome.

John G. · « **Reply #11 on:** **Today** at 06:10:33 AM »

I have 107020 reasons for wanting to continue spending time with y'all.

John G. · « **Reply #12 on:** **Today** at 06:11:23 AM »

I plan on making this cake this morning.

https://www.oliveandmango.com/upside-down-orange-cake/

Laura · « **Reply #13 on:** **Today** at 06:13:06 AM »

We are having Dimanche Gras tomorrow at church.

Thanks, Google Translate.

Laura · « **Reply #14 on:** **Today** at 06:13:48 AM »

I'm looking forward to waffles. Then I give up a few things for Lent.

Laura · « **Reply #15 on:** **Today** at 06:14:49 AM »

1. Carbs. I did so well with that a couple years ago. I need to do it again.

2. Games on my phone. I did that last year. I only reinstalled one of them.

3. One-hour limit per day on Youtube.

Laura · « **Reply #16 on:** **Today** at 06:15:33 AM »

I also haven't posted on Facebook since Ash Wednesday last year.

Freddie · « **Reply #17 on:** **Today** at 06:24:44 AM »

Quote from: John G. on Today at 06:10:33 AM

I have 107020 reasons for wanting to continue spending time with y'all.

Freddie · « **Reply #18 on:** **Today** at 06:25:58 AM »

Quote from: Laura on Today at 06:13:48 AM

I'm looking forward to waffles. Then I give up a few things for Lent.

We had a waffles flavored oatmeal from Oats Overnight on Thursday. Quite delicious!

Freddie · « **Reply #19 on:** **Today** at 06:33:50 AM »

With all the talk about "social media" in Congress these days, I feel that actually reading newspapers and magazines like the New York Times or Wall Street Journal or the actual news aspects of Playbill online - are just reading the paper, not using social media in any detrimental way.

I feel similarly about watching actual delayed versions of TV shows like CNN news or comedy shows or movies (TV movies and series too) on YouTube - that it's really not using "social media" in the way Congress is talking about.

Listening to music on YouTube feels like an actual positive, and the same as listening to CDs or downloads - not "social media" in any bad way. When you start getting involved in the user comments section, that feels like it's crossed over into being "social media" where care is needed.

singdaw · « **Reply #20 on:** **Today** at 06:40:06 AM »

Good morning, friends.

singdaw · « **Reply #21 on:** **Today** at 06:40:15 AM »

And others.

singdaw · « **Reply #22 on:** **Today** at 06:40:40 AM »

BK - appreciate you for providing this site and all you do for this community.

singdaw · « **Reply #23 on:** **Today** at 06:41:59 AM »

I haven't posted much lately because I have limited time, and the avatars are a way for me to quickly identify who's posting. Without them, it takes me three times as long to catch up on the board, and when time is limited, I'm less inclined to do so. Nothing against you, BK. That's just my reality.

singdaw · « **Reply #24 on:** **Today** at 06:42:37 AM »

Also, sorely miss the ability to post photos.

singdaw · « **Reply #25 on:** **Today** at 06:43:05 AM »

But the main draw here is the good folks who live here.

Jrand75 · « **Reply #26 on:** **Today** at 06:47:49 AM »

Indeed DR singdaw.

Jrand75 · « **Reply #27 on:** **Today** at 06:48:54 AM »

I cannot imagine a day without HHW.

I also understand the frustration of MR BK with what is happening.

And I also wish that those bots & folks behind them would D I E.

Jrand75 · « **Reply #28 on:** **Today** at 06:49:20 AM »

Other than that Happy Valentine's Day!

Freddie · « **Reply #29 on:** **Today** at 06:50:15 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on Today at 06:41:59 AM

I haven't posted much lately because I have limited time, and the avatars are a way for me to quickly identify who's posting. Without them, it takes me three times as long to catch up on the board, and when time is limited, I'm less inclined to do so. Nothing against you, BK. That's just my reality.

That's interesting. I never thought of that.

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