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Topic: Unable to post reviews
Posted By: ZowieZiggy
Subject: Unable to post reviews
Date Posted: May 20 2009 at 20:32
I don' t know what happened tonight but I am unable to post a review (maybe you are fed up with mines...). What shows up is the following:
Post a review of GOLDEN EARRING "Together"You must be a forum member to post a review, please http://www.progarchives.com/forum/registration_rules.asp?FID=0 - register here if you are not. Welcome ! You are logged as
I have even re-registered but it wouldn' t help. I can only edit my previous revious or log out! Could you tell me what's wrong? (I have never experienced this before). Since it is 3 AM here in Belgium, I'm going to bed now, but I really would like this solved by tomorrow morning (my time).
Cheers,
Daniel. ------------- ZowieZiggy |
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Posted By: senor_velasco
Date Posted: May 20 2009 at 20:45
| This is happening to me, too. What's with that? |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: May 20 2009 at 22:46
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I can't do a review either. The same stuff is popping up on my screen. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: Queen By-Tor
Date Posted: May 20 2009 at 22:49
I just posted one and had no problems... maybe you guys have posted too many thousands of reviews between the two of you  seriously though, that's strange  |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: May 20 2009 at 23:00
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We need a mailto:M@x - M@x fix right now. Hi Mike! ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: Queen By-Tor
Date Posted: May 20 2009 at 23:09
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Hey John!! *waves* maybe this is karmatic revenge for your Mastodon review. That's right! I saw it!   |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 01:33
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Unable to post review here as well... Have PM'd Max about it. ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 02:18
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Yep had trouble too last night, but somehow got through after repeatedly trying. I never give up |
Posted By: ZowieZiggy
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 04:45
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Hi everybody.
It seems to work again! You'll have to bear another few of mine I'm afraid
 .I wish you all a nice day (it's public holiday in Belgium).
Cheers. ------------- ZowieZiggy |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 05:03
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I think I've fixed it, please report ------------- Prog On ! |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 06:05
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Works for me now :-)
------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 09:17
Ok Mike and you call yourself KING By-Tor after giving "Power To Believe" 3 stars. Yes that wound is slow to heal.Not that i took that review personally or anything.------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
King By-Tor wrote:Posted By: Vibrationbaby
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 09:29
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I think the best thing to do is post a rating only to see if it works then go back and turn it into a full review. I did this with an Al dimeola review which failed to show up and finally the rating showed up after a few tries. Now I have to find the time to type in the review which I have written out on paper.
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 18:19
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Rather than just open a new thread, I'll report here: I posted two reviews today, and all my quotation marks have been replaced by question marks. I write my reviews on Word documents and then copy and paste them here. I've never before had an issue. Also, an album page looks like this:  ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 18:33
| ^yes, the publicity on the album pages is un-bearable! |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 18:56
I guess that's just the new design then (having this:
at the end of the little right hand margin.) But I honestly don't care for the new album page layout (with the ads on the left side and the content smashed in the middle). Just my opinion. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 18:58
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@EPIGNOSIS: Let me check that ... @CACHOE: please allow me to test some ads placement for best overall look and performances ------------- Prog On ! |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 19:01
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@CACHO : I am also planning on using the LEFT BAR in pages to add futur content or navigation shortcuts ------------- Prog On ! |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 19:05
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@EPIGNOSIS: In the database theire is ? marks so I can't now what happen, please post here the oroginal reviews or paste de quotation marks you used here. ------------- Prog On ! |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 19:19
Okay, I understand. Though hope you change it back like before  |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 21 2009 at 20:13
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@epignosis: I just came across the weird page you screen shot and will fix it
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: May 22 2009 at 05:19
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Here are the two reviews: This album was recorded in Atlanta, Georgia with a relatively small crowd; I remember living in Georgia at the time and that I was wanting to go (it was around the time of my birthday), but I couldn’t afford to do so. I consider it a lost opportunity. The music is clear and loud (especially on the low end, which I appreciate). Everyone who has heard any recent Kansas knows the deal with Steve Walsh’s voice, and while this album is no exception, he still sounds great, albeit a bit muddy. The set list is indicative of the fact that many in the audience were diehard fans willing to shell out the cash to attend such a monumental event- the concert kicks off with “Belexis,” a treasure from the very first album. It is a crisp rendition, full of new instrumental breaks and an exciting arrangement. The band goes from the first album all the way to most recent studio release with the breathtaking masterpiece “Icarus II.” Quite naturally, the original “Icarus” comes in on the tail end of its successor, and is a heavier and energized performance. “Song for America,” one of Kansas’s best works, follows, and it’s a solid rendition (if perhaps a tad slower in some parts), and of course I miss the synthesizer solo that begins the middle instrumental section, but this progressive rock greatness either way. Some say it’s too bad “Magnum Opus” isn’t played in its entirety anymore, but I really don’t mind- if one wishes to hear a live version of it, there is one on Kansas’s first live album. “The Wall” is a song that really can’t be done wrong by this band, and this is no exception- the execution is full of its drama and power. “The Preacher,” the first non-Livgren composition, is infused with power from Richard Williams’s heavy guitar and grace from the New Advent choir. “Journey from Mariabronn” gets a facelift here, beginning with the instrumental section instead (I almost wish Robby Steinhardt hadn’t introduced it), and Billy Greer is fantastic keeping it down on bass. Instead of a synthesizer following the violin solo, there’s a heated guitar solo from the powerful Williams. One can understand Walsh’s toying around with the vocal melody of a song like “Dust in the Wind,” having played it show after show, and fortunately, he keeps those deviations to a minimum here. Also, there’s a small orchestra to play the second violin part (instead of a silly synthesizer), and to my ears, that gives it a slight Spanish flavor. “Cheyenne Anthem,” a song Steve Walsh has commented on as goofy (for the instrumental middle section) gets a fantastic heavier arrangement. Steinhardt’s voice sounds warm and aged, like a grandfather speaking of the old ways to his descendants. The music overall (particularly the ending) is full of grandeur, and I feel blessed having been able to hear this piece live. Every Kansas live album features songs that don’t get to go on the road often (if ever), and here we get a hard-hitting rendition of “Child of Innocence.” Steinhardt is no longer sensitive and gentle; his vocals are gritty and appropriate for a song about the ravages of death. No Kansas live album would be complete without what is undoubtedly one of their greatest songs ever, “Miracles Out of Nowhere.” Each version of this mesmerizing song takes on a life of its own, as various subtleties and nuances are introduced. This time, the organ solo is replaced by a dark, but ever-brightening synthesizer pad. The guitar solo is, as always, amazing. Point of Know Return” is rushed through, perhaps because it’s another of those obligatory tracks, but it’s still very good. “Portrait” is also faster, particularly toward the end, and not much is changed from the original, except that it jumps right into the end of “The Pinnacle.” While the entirety of “The Pinnacle” would have been perfect for this event, I really cannot complain- this two-disc set is a fantastic offering to true fans who have long since tired of seeing the seemingly endless string of “greatest hits” compilations. Despite Steinhardt’s “good night,” fans know that the show isn’t over- “Carry on Wayward Son” hasn’t been played yet! So of course there is an encore, but what’s that? Is that music from Drastic Measure and Vinyl Confessions? Walsh sounds unbelievably good singing “Fight Fire with Fire” (Greer really helps out in the vocal department), and there’s an exciting new instrumental arrangement that bridges right into “Play the Game Tonight,” which itself is nothing special, but it’s still great to know that the Walsh wasn’t so prideful as to swear off any songs he didn’t have a part in originally. The final song is “Carry on Wayward Son,” and the acoustic introduction is an interesting way to begin it, if a bit indulgent. Walsh at this point doesn’t even bother with the high notes in the chorus, wisely leaving those to Greer (Walsh sounds great on the low end anyway). One riff is played over and over at the end, increasing in speed until Phil Ehart can hit every drum on his kit at least a hundred times it seems, and with that, a phenomenal live set comes to an end. In the words of Robby, “Who says you can’t rock when you’re fifty-two-years-old?” And the second one: Here is a band that is completely derivative and therefore not derivative at all! Each section of each song really reminds me of a different symphonic progressive rock act, but the pieces flow together so naturally, the band really has a life of its own. The Mellotron is a constant companion throughout the album, and the organ is almost as steadfast. The vocals are admittedly weak throughout, with the singer in “hush mode” throughout. There are a lot of ingredients in this recipe, but the dish is nothing less than delicious. “Serenade for 1652” A swirling and beautiful Mellotron begins the album. “Hinterland” The first thing that came to mind the first time I played this was “Tarkus” from ELP, but I wasn’t thinking that for long, as the music completely shape-shifted into something else. After a time, a King Crimson wave of Mellotron blasts by, bringing in gentle acoustic guitar and more substandard vocals. Then there’s the lead guitar, which sounds very much like Gary Green from Gentle Giant, and the complex vocal sections- can I really be sure I’m not actually hearing Derek Shulman and Kerry Minnear? There’s also a heavier section with a synthesizer solo that is quite reminiscent of Yes. It is an outstanding piece of music (and outstandingly long) that will take most quite some time to digest because there’s an awful lot of variety here and very lengthy instrumental passages; but it is no way boring! “Rubato Industry” The introduction to this song has a Gentle Giant-like beginning, but it soon becomes heavier, leaning on the electric guitar, organ, bass, drums, and Mellotron. It’s a frantic bit of music that just stays exciting. Things eventually calm down, though. The vocal section reminds me a bit of The Flower Kings (with Roine Stolt on lead vocals), the flute segment thereafter is closer to Genesis (the interlude of “Cinema Show” comes to mind), and the instrumental section after that is very similar to Spock’s Beard (“The Light” is a good comparison). “Clair Obscure” Mellotrons in both string and flute mode begin this initially somber closer. A lone piano takes over, painting a frosty yet adventurous mood. Gradually, the music becomes heavier and more menacing. The guitar throughout is closer to the electric work of Steve Howe of Yes, which weaves its way in and around (not the lake!) the organ and other instruments. It’s easy to get lost in this spiraling instrumental, but the return to piano at the end is like waking up from a slightly disturbing dream. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: May 22 2009 at 07:20
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^ with all those question marks, they look like longer Mandrakeroot reviews
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Posted By: Vibrationbaby
Date Posted: May 22 2009 at 10:00
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I just sit down and write them out of my head when listening to the album. Occasionally I`ll take abreak to look things up such as dates and correct spelling. What`s with this copy and pasting?
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: May 22 2009 at 10:02
I can't save a review and come back to it later online. Some reviews get written over the course of months. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: May 23 2009 at 14:00
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I am also having the "question mark" problem (?). Every quotation mark (" or') turns to a questions mark, whether I copy from Word or Notepad programs. Never had this problem before this review. http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=217790 - http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=217790 |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 23 2009 at 15:16
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I'll to look deeper to fix this.... Some reviewer don't have that problem though ... ------------- Prog On ! |
Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: May 23 2009 at 15:48
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I'm getting this: < ="-" ="text/; =utf-8">< name="ProgId" ="Word.">< name="Generator" ="Microsoft Word 11">< name="Originator" ="Microsoft Word 11"> Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server error '80040e14' Incorrect syntax near 's'. /post_rateit.asp, line 73 Don't know what it means, but I've saved my review for tomorrow, or when M@x fixes it. ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 23 2009 at 15:55
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I guess for now it's time to use the real WEB SYSTEM quotation marks : " and apostrophe ' Since the Word quotation marks “ and apostrophe ’ does not exist in the ascii html characters and for now I don't know how to handle this... maybe later ------------- Prog On ! |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 23 2009 at 15:56
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You guys will need to edit your reviews to fix it manually
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: May 23 2009 at 16:02
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Do you mean we'll need to go through every future review and manually take out all the question marks? Or just re-post the review? |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 23 2009 at 16:26
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juste use WORD : Find and Replace tool before posting new reviews
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Posted By: Mr ProgFreak
Date Posted: May 23 2009 at 17:01
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Write reviews in Notepad rather than Word ... that way you won't introduce any special characters to start with. ------------- https://tagyourmusic.org/users/Mike" rel="nofollow - https://tagyourmusic.org/users/Mike |
Posted By: maani
Date Posted: May 23 2009 at 17:38
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I wrote an entire review in MSW first - making sure to avoid quotation marks (though I did not know about the apostrophe issue) - and pasted it into the review box. Yet not only did it replace the apostrophes with question marks, but also some - but not all - of the hyphens, as well as the ellipses. The whole thing seems strangely inconsistent and arbitrary. There MUST be a way to solve this: I have never had this problem in any other forum to which I contribute - and I contribute to literally dozens. Peace. |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: May 23 2009 at 18:05
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Thanks for your help [email protected]'ve just never had a problem with this before, and I've done over 150 reviews in Word, copying and pasting them. It's an inconvenience, and one I hope there will be a solution for, but at least I can still post reviews. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: ZowieZiggy
Date Posted: May 24 2009 at 05:48
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I also have problems with ". Since it is recommend to use Word to create our reviews (for the use of the spell checker: remember we aren't all English native speakers), I started to to see that only ' showed up. For several months, I spent a huge amount of time in performing the corrections after the posting.
What I do now is to use two apostrophes instead, and it works pretty well. So " = '' . Since I use so many " to introduce a title or a band, it is more convenient now...
Cheers. ------------- ZowieZiggy |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 24 2009 at 18:53
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I think I found a fix.... well keep posted
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Posted By: b_olariu
Date Posted: May 25 2009 at 03:27
| I don't have any problems with posting reviews , I already posting 4 yesterday and today without problems , instead the main page look quite funny, I mean the words are very tight together like somebody squeeze them. The whole PA looks strange, better was before . I think mailto:M@x - M@x works really hard to fix this. This version of PA , at least from my side is rather strange. Even the style of the every band is no more. |
Posted By: Vibrationbaby
Date Posted: May 25 2009 at 09:24
THE FUTURE IS A DANGEROUS PLACE 
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Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 25 2009 at 09:40
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I was not able to tweak it yet ... Thoses quotation marks are not supported by the XHTML 1.0 standards and I need to tweak it in the system ------------- Prog On ! |
Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: May 25 2009 at 15:52
| No ratings are showing for any reviews either... |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 25 2009 at 16:00
screenshot por favor ------------- Prog On ! |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 28 2009 at 12:39
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Finally fixed the DOUBLE QUOTATION and SINGE QUOTE from WORD bug
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Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 28 2009 at 12:39
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Problem is old review made with them need to be re-edited
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Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: May 28 2009 at 13:26
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The double quotation mark becoming a question mark continues on Word. . I have to return to edit my review via Collaborators and correct, then it works and comes out fine . Otherwise , the direct way still has bugs. Que pasa? ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 28 2009 at 13:28
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The posting of new review should be ok now.... you are sure !?
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: May 28 2009 at 13:44
I just posted a review, and to my surprise, everything is back to normal. Thanks M@X. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Neighbour's Break
Date Posted: June 25 2009 at 09:51
| I don't understand why, but my account seems to not be able to rate albums ? How can i do ? |
Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: July 10 2009 at 17:34
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^ I've never given a rating without a review so I'm not sure. Are you posting a review along with the rating?
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