Members will probably be prompted to update their profile

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April 04, 2022, 09:08 PM

the_sandman_454

Members will probably be prompted to update their profile

quote:
Originally posted by redleg2/9:
Did everything I could, but would someone please explain to this old fart what is an "IM Identifier?"

I left this blank.

Thanks.

PS: Google search found zip.

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Instant messenger ID, basically the user name, similar to your forum name, but to use for a chat app like AOL instant messenger, Yahoo instant messenger, firing up the way back machine for ICQ, and the like. These days, people might use that for Zuckerbook messenger, or other apps. You'd only include that if you wanted people to potentially contact you via one or more of those apps.

It's perfectly OK if you don't have one or don't want to include that if you do have one.

April 04, 2022, 09:08 PM

gearhounds

Updated and all is good.

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April 04, 2022, 09:09 PM

ensigmatic

quote:
Originally posted by Dwill104:
I got it. Had to enter my city, the rest was already in my profile.

Ditto.

Gave it my name, as well, though not required. I trust you with this stuff, para.

quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
Is it obvious, when it takes you to the page, as to what exactly is being asked for?

It was to me.

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April 04, 2022, 09:10 PM

tigereye313

Done and here.

April 04, 2022, 09:10 PM

stickman428

Glad to know the site wasn’t hacked. It confused me for a minute when I could still see the forum on Brave but not my usual browser but eventually I figured out the login needed to be updated. Good to see this post from Para. I was thinking some anti gunner or Chinese or Russian asshole might have hacked this most excellent forum.

April 04, 2022, 09:12 PM

parabellum

quote:
Originally posted by the_sandman_454:
Instant messenger ID, basically the user name, similar to your forum name, but to use for a chat app like AOL instant messenger, Yahoo instant messenger, firing up the way back machine for ICQ, and the like. These days, people might use that for Zuckerbook messenger, or other apps. You'd only include that if you wanted people to potentially contact you via one or more of those apps.

It's perfectly OK if you don't have one or don't want to include that if you do have one.

Actually, after giving it a bit of thought, I just hid that field. It could be used by scammers as a backdoor way to contact members.

April 04, 2022, 09:12 PM

MooneyP226

Thank you for helping keep the greatest forum more secure. I tend to read and absorb FAR more than I post, but I love this place.

April 04, 2022, 09:18 PM

Creeping_Death

I was prompted, completed the fields, and here I am!

April 04, 2022, 09:19 PM

ensigmatic

quote:
Originally posted by redleg2/9:
Did everything I could, but would someone please explain to this old fart what is an "IM Identifier?"

You are only required to fill in the fields marked with an "*" (asterisk). The rest are optional.

IM: Instant Messenger. If you don't know what it is, it needn't concern you

. (Used to refer to AOL Instant Messenger. Not even certain that still exists anymore? I haven't used it in a long, long time.)

April 04, 2022, 09:24 PM

6guns

I was sweating it there for a minute until I opened the forum in Chrome to find this thread.

Updated my profile.

April 04, 2022, 09:31 PM

comet24

Well that explains the trouble I was having. Took me a minute but I figured it out.

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April 04, 2022, 09:38 PM

slosig

I stay logged in on devices at home so no prompt. I logged out, then logged in again. Still no prompt. Hmmm, went and edit my full profile. All three fields were already filled out and correct. Sweet!

Para, thank you for all your efforts to make and keep this the wonderful place that it is!!!

April 04, 2022, 09:41 PM

Greymann

No prompt.
But my profile was already complete.

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April 04, 2022, 09:45 PM

pace40

Prompted and done.

April 04, 2022, 09:46 PM

Beancooker

No prompt. I logged out and back in, no prompt. Then I realized my location is some saying I have had for ages.

I think everyone (at least those in Gen Chat) know I live in Cottonwood AZ. I don’t really care that people know where I live.

Reading through the replies, it doesn’t appear that the “spooky mountaintop castle” isn’t an issue, as I think I fall into the “good standing” category.

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April 04, 2022, 09:47 PM

Pipe Smoker

quote:
Originally posted by Greymann:
No prompt.
But my profile was already complete.

Ditto. I try to anticipate events.