
#1
Posted 11 March 2012 - 11:20 PM
I've been trying to do this upgrade literally for years. The first huge breakthrough was getting the site onto the new servers a few months ago. Now, I've finally managed to get the site upgraded to the new software version and the review system moved, upgraded and working.
What else is new, besides the fresh look?
The links to the review sections have been moved to the top menu bar.
Sharing by print, email, pdf, options at the top right of each page.
The language in the review tutorial and the system has been updated and clarified, including the tool tips and score sheet. Much thanks to fingerpickinblue, who did the majority of this re-write.
The ability to use .5 rating increments in ratings. This has no effect on current scores, but it means we can fine-tune our ratings a bit better.
The ability to compare listings' ratings with one another. Just click the "Compare" box under a number of listings and the comparison bar will pop up at the bottom of the page, listing your selections. Then click "compare".
The ability to share listings via Google+, twitter, and facebook.
A "comments" feature on each review. This is like the comments section below blogs and online news items. Only logged-in members can comment.
More new functions will be added over time.
Just like moving house, there are always things that have to be painted, re-done, re-installed, tidied-up, etc. (like the telephone, internet, wi-fi, VCR, DVD player, remotes, and that kind of bullshit). So here we have modules (furniture) that have to be rearranged to account for the new architecture, pictures that have to be re-hung in new places, etc.
I'm aware that there are a lot of character encoding errors (for example: ’, ©, ä) so that's being slowly addressed. Please post other bugs, broken links, and missing images here in this thread.
Have fun!
Also, registrations for The Great American Absinthe Festival are now open. PLEASE don't forget to include your forum user name when registering, so we can verify membership.
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#2
Posted 12 March 2012 - 02:15 AM

And another huge

Edited by Miguel, 12 March 2012 - 02:23 AM.
#3
Posted 12 March 2012 - 04:32 AM
The front door sure looks nice.
And another hugefor the .5 on the ratings.
What he said!

I noticed that almost all of the reviewers' full real names appear now...so much for my participation in the Witness Protection Program.

Edited by Absomphe, 12 March 2012 - 04:52 AM.
Yes, I'm Krinkles the Clown on an absinthe a beer bender.
You got a problem with that?
#4
Posted 12 March 2012 - 04:37 AM

#5
Posted 12 March 2012 - 06:56 AM

#6
Posted 12 March 2012 - 07:22 AM

Now twenty people got to squeeze inside the same bathtub, so it ain't all bad. ~Tank Girl
If you're riding my ass, you'd best be pulling my hair.
#7
Posted 12 March 2012 - 07:41 AM
rich with information, and professional.
#9
Posted 12 March 2012 - 11:37 AM
Oops. Fixed.I noticed that almost all of the reviewers' full real names appear now...so much for my participation in the Witness Protection Program.
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#10
Posted 12 March 2012 - 12:40 PM
Please post other bugs, broken links, and missing images here in this thread.
Great job and nice look!

Some bugs found:
"Proper Absinthe Preparation"
http://www.wormwoods...o...&Itemid=228
no pics, and no video link at bottom
"Absinthe Glossary"
http://www.wormwoods...o...&Itemid=232
sound clips = 404 not found
#11
Posted 12 March 2012 - 12:44 PM
Oops. Fixed.
Thanks, G.
But it's too late...they found me!

Yes, I'm Krinkles the Clown on an absinthe a beer bender.
You got a problem with that?
#12
Posted 12 March 2012 - 01:30 PM
Thanks TLM.
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#13
Posted 12 March 2012 - 03:00 PM

#14
Posted 12 March 2012 - 03:26 PM

"We'll miss ya".
I only intimated that my death was immanent. I didn't say anything about leaving.

Edited by Absomphe, 12 March 2012 - 03:34 PM.
Yes, I'm Krinkles the Clown on an absinthe a beer bender.
You got a problem with that?
#15
Posted 12 March 2012 - 03:29 PM
and the sad silent song made the hour twice as long,
as I waited for that sun to go sinkin'.
#16
Posted 12 March 2012 - 04:06 PM
Or is the shortcut still there but no longer the nifty little absinthe glass?
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#17
Posted 12 March 2012 - 04:16 PM
Edited by Songcatcher, 12 March 2012 - 04:18 PM.
and the sad silent song made the hour twice as long,
as I waited for that sun to go sinkin'.
#18
Posted 12 March 2012 - 04:39 PM
#19
Posted 12 March 2012 - 05:30 PM
"Proper Absinthe Preparation" no pics, and no video link at bottom [FIXED]
"Absinthe Glossary" sound clips = 404 not found [FIXED]
The favorites icon on both the home page and forums pages should be a nifty little glass again. You'll probably have to re-save them.I realize now the "nifty" absinthe glass is a shortcut to the forum's page. Had to resave it from the new update to get it back. Shortcut to the main site is just an IE page link. (no nifty little glass)
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#20
Posted 12 March 2012 - 05:35 PM
and the sad silent song made the hour twice as long,
as I waited for that sun to go sinkin'.
#21
Posted 13 March 2012 - 01:48 AM
I'm lovin' this new site.

#22
Posted 13 March 2012 - 10:26 AM
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#23
Posted 13 March 2012 - 10:32 AM
sometimes you just can't know what's broken or missing until people start using it.
That's what (s)he said.
Yes, I'm Krinkles the Clown on an absinthe a beer bender.
You got a problem with that?
#24
Posted 13 March 2012 - 11:27 AM

I mean no offense. There are bottles of extraordinary booze out there. I've tasted a few. Relax.
#25
Posted 13 March 2012 - 12:51 PM

#26
Posted 13 March 2012 - 05:59 PM
sometimes you just can't know what's broken or missing until people start using it.
That's what (s)he said.
Maybe I should start using it.

#27
Posted 14 March 2012 - 05:03 AM

#28
Posted 18 March 2012 - 07:28 PM
and the sad silent song made the hour twice as long,
as I waited for that sun to go sinkin'.
#29
Posted 19 March 2012 - 03:45 AM
#30
Posted 19 March 2012 - 05:32 PM
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