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» Forum Name: PT Boats - General
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NEW MESSAGE BOARD
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Whew . . . . finally.
This is the new PT Boats Message Board, hope all will enjoy. After many years and several disabling attacks by either spammers or hackers, I've purchased a commercial software message board and modified, designed and uploaded it to the website. As I have learned over the last couple of months message board have become favorite targets for both the spammer and hacker, regardless of software or hosting company. Hopefully this board will at least hamper, and/or slow them down, if not stop them.
There are many. many boards available, all with different degrees of complexity and options - in fact many can be quite daunting to navigate, unless you're a 12-year techno-junkie. My requirement for now was to find an easy to navigate and uncomplicated board that would fit in for the vets and older and less computer literate as well as the younger more technology orientated visitor.
This new board requires registration if you wish to participate and post comments. The registration is relatively simple and automatic. The registration allows filling out the degree of personal profile you wish to display or not. You can also select an image that will represent you. Your completed registration will be followed by an email, notifying you of your member password.
Once registered you can sign into the board and if you wish edit your "Profile" and change, update your data and issue your own friendly password. You can also upload your own custom small image or photo:
Please note that your image has to be in .gif or .jpg format and it has to be 70 pixels wide and 70 pixels in height. The maximum image size is 5 Kilobytes - Note that your image will not be accepted if it does not meet these requirements.
Well enough info for now . . .
Enjoy the new board!!!!
Dick . . .
[:-sunglasses-:]
Richard J. Washichek
Posted By: Dick | Posted on: Oct 8, 2006 - 10:53am
Total Posts: 1417 | Joined: Aug 27, 2006 - 6:36pm
Dick: Once again, many thanks for your diligence in bringing the Board back into existence. It is a valuable lifeline for those of us dedicated to The Boats......
Will
Will
Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:27pm
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm
Thank You Dick!
Cheers
Rev Bob
"If it's Gonna Happen, it'll happen out there!"
Posted By: Reverend Bob | Posted on: Oct 8, 2006 - 6:57pm
Total Posts: | Joined: Unregistered
Thanks for all the effort to bring back the discussion board. I really missed reading the PT boat scuttle.
-Mike
"Self doubt clips the wings of Hope"
http://www.PT171.org
Posted By: Mike Montana | Posted on: Oct 8, 2006 - 8:03pm
Total Posts: 21 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 7:59pm
Hi Dick. Thanks for all of your hard work. I really missed the message board too. I also had done some research for a poster on the pre crash message board for the son of a former crewman on PT299 in Ron 16. If he posts again, I have that information for him. I hope to be in touch with all of you in the future through this fantastic website and message Board.
Take care,
Jerry Gilmartin
USS PT658 Restoration Crew
Jerry Gilmartin
Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Oct 8, 2006 - 11:27pm
Total Posts: 1473 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 11:16pm
Dick:
It took time but the wait was worth it. This updated board is a pleasure and it sure is nice to see old members again . Thank You so very much for all of your hard work in updating the message board. I look forward to hearing from some familiar people. THANKS AGAIN..........
Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Oct 9, 2006 - 8:01am
Total Posts: 3497 | Joined: Oct 9, 2006 - 6:09am
Dick:
All I can say is a Job WELL DONE.
Its Great to have the Message Board Back and Running.
Walt Kundis GMIC PT 524 Ron 36
Walter Kundis GMi/c
Posted By: Walter Kundis | Posted on: Oct 14, 2006 - 3:16am
Total Posts: 9 | Joined: Oct 13, 2006 - 3:37pm
Dick, Kudos on a job well done[:-cheers-:] Glad to see the Message board back up & running! Let's hope this doesn't get cluttered with all that junk.
Eddie
Posted By: Ed Schoonover | Posted on: Oct 15, 2006 - 9:29am
Total Posts: 5 | Joined: Oct 15, 2006 - 9:23am
Greetings to all, I'm resistant to change but since I only check in sporadically, that's what I get... the new format does look like it will be easier to search for my favorite postings-- those looking for research help on their loved ones' WWII service-- I need a project! And I miss all of the previous good info 'archived' in the old message board (websites, books, etc.)-- for example, the website where you can hear actual WWII PT Boat engine sounds. I'll be checking in, stay happy! Jonnie
I'm my father's daughter, honoring all WWII Veterans.
Love you Dad!
Posted By: Jonnie 2ndGen Ron11 PT175 | Posted on: Oct 16, 2006 - 2:24pm
Total Posts: 1 | Joined: Aug 24, 2020 - 3:46pm
dick
thanks for a job well done. like the saying goes....you never know what youll miss until its gone. i can say it was missed , thank-you
k.strehle
kendall p. strehle
avr c-26654
Posted By: kendall strehle | Posted on: Oct 25, 2006 - 6:33pm
Total Posts: | Joined: Unregistered
Thanks, Dick!
Ted Bales
Posted By: Ted Bales | Posted on: Oct 30, 2006 - 4:57am
Total Posts: 9 | Joined: Oct 29, 2006 - 4:49pm