frstplce

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  1. So when do we start counting to 2014?

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    2. Toño

      Toño

      I agreed, after all it was you, Ben, who inspired us to get it ;) And yeah, I'm ready :P

    3. komodo

      komodo

      Meh...How about we start counting backwards this time like a proper countdown!

    4. frstplce

      frstplce

      That could work too.

  2. 99 degrees today (37C) with 40% humidity. So much for getting anything done today.

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    2. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      What an Irony. i was bragging about how bad the weather is here at my place yesterday and it rains early in the morning today. Awesome :)

    3. frstplce

      frstplce

      Also a strange coincidence but we had a short but powerful storm come through late evening. Brought the temperature down a small bit but doubled the humidity. Oh well, one more day of hot before the cooler weather comes in.

    4. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      Atleast the rains brought some relief from the sun for us :)

  3. New years resolutions anyone?

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    2. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      @Ben Awesome!! Now I ll have a chance :)

    3. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      @Ben Awesome!! Now I ll have a chance :)

    4. BenMWard
  4. Downtime sucks. Dishonest hosts suck worse. Sorry for the problems guys, hopefully everything works better now.

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    2. frstplce

      frstplce

      Why do you ask?

    3. Classic

      Classic

      chelsea fans are like this when they lose ;)

    4. frstplce

      frstplce

      Could be then. Or they are run by a bunch of immature jackasses. Could go either way.

  5. Relaxing at the beach.

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    2. frstplce

      frstplce

      You're better off than I am Tass. Two days for me and I'm home already. You have the whole summer right?

    3. Tass

      Tass

      Yeah. My dad also has a jacuzzi on the backyard of his house. So relaxing.

    4. frstplce

      frstplce

      I have a hose with a lawn sprinkler. Not quite the same though.

  6. Thinking about removing the sidebar from everywhere but the main page. Does anyone use those recent topics links from viewing a thread?

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    2. Toño

      Toño

      Oh I see. So in this case if you will leave the sidebar only on the main page I wouldn't mind it. And I doubt I ever noticed this on topics before Premium as well.

    3. Toño

      Toño

      Yes, I see 'recent topics' sidebar from the thread page as well. So as I said before I wouldn't mind to remove it from there but would like to keep them on the main page.

    4. Toño

      Toño

      As I can see, sidebar been removed by now. Lookin' good, more space as well :)

  7. Felt an earthquake earlier today for the firs time in my life.

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    2. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      It was sportscentre as well , so I saw it. Nothing major :)

    3. frstplce

      frstplce

      No, nothing major, I agree there. It was more surprising than anything since we don't experience them here until then.

    4. Sam'

      Sam'

      lol cpme to Pak :)

  8. 36C today, 37C tomorrow. Too hot to really want to do much of anything. Stupid heat wave.

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    2. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      You guys kidding me. I'd take 36 and 37 degrees during the day for me. Right now its 11 pm and its 39 degrees. During the day it reaches 44:(

    3. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      Jesus. I consider it unbearably hot if we get mid 20s

    4. frstplce

      frstplce

      I just don't like the heat that much. I am quite comfortable at around 20C. Just too many extremes here. Can see as high as 38C in the summer and I've seen as low as -10 in the winter. I'd probably complain about a particular temperature less if it didn't swing so wildly between seasons.

  9. Like or dislike the video forum having its own category?

  10. I think my phone is smarter than I am.

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    2. frstplce

      frstplce

      My keyboard app with its prediction ability actually knows what I want to say before I do.

    3. Orb

      Orb

      hehe, cool. what app is it?

    4. frstplce

      frstplce

      It's swiftkey X for android.

  11. Guest posting now permitted in non-video forums. Keep an eye out for spammers.

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    2. frstplce

      frstplce

      Just delete those posts if it happens. I can always block IP's. If it does become a problem I will require all guest posts to be approved before being displayed.

    3. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      But whats the major reason for allowing Guests to post?

    4. frstplce

      frstplce

      Simple: making it easier for people to share their thoughts. Not everyone wants to bother registering, confirming email etc, just to make a comment.

  12. Still having trouble posting. Read the announcement on clearing your cache. Post here if you are still having a problem after following that step.

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    2. frstplce

      frstplce

      Sounds like you still have something stuck in your browser. Test with and alternate browser to confirm.

    3. Tass

      Tass

      Still having problems. Quick reply doesn't come up on either Chrome, Mozilla or IE.

    4. frstplce

      frstplce

      I've temporarily enabled the default skin for staff. Take a look and let me know if it was a skin problem.

  13. Sorry Luke, we were bored. :)

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    2. Muur

      Muur

      What ya'll on aboot?

    3. Lukemeister
    4. frstplce

      frstplce

      Me and Chris had a bit of fun taking away my admin and Luke's staff status as a joke that we got "hacked". All in good fun.

  14. Sick of being sick.

  15. Spent the afternoon hitting the malls for after Christmas sales. Sooo many people. I think there were more people shopping after Christmas than before it.

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    2. frstplce

      frstplce

      a headache, if that counts. Also some new clothes, another game, and junk food.

    3. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      I hope the stuff was worth for the headache

    4. frstplce

      frstplce

      Probably not, but it's all part of the 'fun' that comes with the holiday.

  16. If I don't seem as active right now it's because I'm working in the background on a new server setup.

    1. The Next Berbatov
    2. Lukemeister

      Lukemeister

      Pffft you slacking bill :P;)

    3. frstplce

      frstplce

      Waiting on a backup system to be set up before preparing to move. Should be this coming week though.

  17. My sympathies to all of those affected by the tragic shooting in Connecticut.

    1. komodo

      komodo

      Tragic news. The thoughts of the majority of people across the pond are with the families and the loved ones affected.

    2. Orb

      Orb

      What makes me a bit upset is that the killer gets more attention than the victims. I say it's the various newspapers faults making him famous.

    3. frstplce

      frstplce

      That's the case now, but eventually people will still think of the victims and the "crazy kid" who did the shooting. We really do need more armed guards in more places where people gather.

  18. Many paths lead to Premium now, and can be done without cost. Points awarded for new topics/replies can be used in Point Store. Donations also grant points.

    1. Lukemeister

      Lukemeister

      how many points do i have :lol:

    2. frstplce

      frstplce

      Probably 0. I think I only set it up for regular members, since staff can't buy premium without losing their staff group.

    3. The Next Berbatov
  19. Going to be a busy day. We just missed beating our record online users and the videos for the Arsenal/Manchester Utd. game aren't even up yet.

    1. frstplce

      frstplce

      As expected, a new record was set today. Nice to have so many people here!

    2. Sam'
    3. Sam'
  20. Alternate skin to be made available within a day or two.

  21. Forum upgrade coming this month.

    1. BenMWard

      BenMWard

      Major? Or just tweaks?

    2. frstplce

      frstplce

      For the most part, minor. There's a lot changing, but most of it is mod level and system level stuff. The amount of code changes mean we lose a few third party addons, but generally things will continue to be about the same in looks and function.

  22. A 26 year-old Liverpool FC fan was stabbed to death at a bar in London on the eve of the victorious Carling Cup final at Wembley. http://bit.ly/zOdIb8

    1. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      RIP. Atleast its being reported as not being football related.

    2. frstplce

      frstplce

      Not directly no. Still a shame though if he traveled to watch the game and never made it.

  23. Trying something new out with the ads. Dropped the sidebar on topics for a single ad in the post. Going to let it run for a week and see how it goes.

    1. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      You may consider closing the status update bar as most people would consider using the shoutbox now

    2. frstplce

      frstplce

      It does seem a bit redundant. I use status updates only infrequently to post small updates.

  24. So we set a new record for most members online in a single day today. Greetings to the hundreds that have joined us in the last few weeks.

    1. BLACKinPARK
    2. frstplce

      frstplce

      Now up to 626 members online in one day.

  25. Access SoccerShouts on your mobile. http://bit.ly/ga4j0Y

    1. The Next Berbatov

      The Next Berbatov

      I dont know if you have noticed but while I was using my normal nokia browser and tried to access soccershouts , and when I try to log in it leads me to the soccerpulse page. I guess its a bug.