Remove the facebook link!

[Brownbikerbabe]

I think we should have a choice to not share your facebook link up with other forums...but here if I don't put in my facebook account I can't log in...WTF? What if i didn't have a facebook account to begin with? I don't want to share my facebook account with everyone! Can you please remove it!? We should have a choice to use our forum log in name and not our facebook account...and we should have a choice whether we want to add KB on our facebook rather than being forced to. I can't log in without having to first enter my facebook info...what's up with that?

[Mully]

What?

I don't have my FB login on my work PC, and I can login to KB just fine.

[Brownbikerbabe]

What?

I don't have my FB login on my work PC, and I can login to KB just fine.

I do...can't seem to get rid of it

[Mully]

I do...can't seem to get rid of it

Hmm, beyond my limited knowledge then. Seems bizarre though.

I'm sure someone will be along shortly.

[Neshi]

I can login fine without putting in my FB information. Just don't press on the blue Connect button.
Are you using the correct way to log in?

[Brownbikerbabe]

I can login fine without putting in my FB information. Just don't press on the blue Connect button.
Are you using the correct way to log in?

Whats the correct way to log in...when I type my info it takes me to a registeration page and I put in my already a member info and it asks me if I want to use my FB info and I click No do not link and I still get that blue facebook button!

[Brownbikerbabe]

I can login fine without putting in my FB information. Just don't press on the blue Connect button.
Are you using the correct way to log in?

The blue face book button is right over the log in name...I can't avoid it

[Jantar]

It may depend on the operating system you are using. Like others, I do not have this propblem, but if I zoom my screen size to 125% or more then I can replicate it. Some operating systems allow you to change your zoom and others don't.

[Brownbikerbabe]

It may depend on the operating system you are using. Like others, I do not have this propblem, but if I zoom my screen size to 125% or more then I can replicate it. Some operating systems allow you to change your zoom and others don't.

Are you telling me we need a big screen TV to log in now?

[Jantar]

Are you telling me we need a big screen TV to log in now?
No, not quite that. But go to your control panel and try a higher resolution and see if that fixes your problem.

[Quasi]

I have found if usinf Internet Explorere it keeps wanting to connect to FB - bloody frustrating. If using Mozilla - its never an issue

[Brownbikerbabe]

I have found if usinf Internet Explorere it keeps wanting to connect to FB - bloody frustrating. If using Mozilla - its never an issue

Yes, I have internet explorer! My question is why do you have to put it right on top of the log in information. Why not put it beside or underneath. It's annoying as hell!

[Str8 Jacket]

just click in the password box and then hit alt+tab then you can log onto KB without FB

[Brownbikerbabe]

just click in the password box and then hit alt+tab then you can log onto KB with FB

I shouldn't have to do that!:angry: I don't WANT TO log in with facebook

[neels]

On my little screen at home the FB button ends up parked over the username box, on the bigger screen at work it's beside it, so it appears to be a screen placement thing rather than compelling you to log in via facebook.

[Brownbikerbabe]

On my little screen at home the FB button ends up parked over the username box, on the bigger screen at work it's beside it, so it appears to be a screen placement thing rather than compelling you to log in via facebook.

Like I said, do we need a big screen TV to log in now...my computer screen is already 19" WTF...I am not buying a new computer screen just to log in to KB!

[wysper]

On my little screen at home the FB button ends up parked over the username box, on the bigger screen at work it's beside it, so it appears to be a screen placement thing rather than compelling you to log in via facebook.

Yep thats right. I only have the facebook thing over my log in button if I resize my browser.
I am using Chrome
Screen Resolution 1280X1024.

Must be the way it is coded.

[Little Miss Trouble]

Like I said, do we need a big screen TV to log in now...my computer screen is already 19" WTF...I am not buying a new computer screen just to log in to KB!

How much is your browser zoomed in? I'm on a 10 inch netbook and the facebook button is to the left of the login fields

[wysper]

Ok, I just played around a little more with this.
The facebook button does not cover the login on Chrome, Opera or IE8.
It doesn't matter what my screen resolution is 800x600 or 1280x1024.

Even zooming the browser (didn't know you could do that LOL) the button was not over the login.
What version IE are you using?

[Str8 Jacket]

I shouldn't have to do that!:angry: I don't WANT TO log in with facebook

Sorry, meant to say if you do it that way you WONT have to log in with FB....

[Brownbikerbabe]

Ok, I just played around a little more with this.
The facebook button does not cover the login on Chrome, Opera or IE8.
It doesn't matter what my screen resolution is 800x600 or 1280x1024.

Even zooming the browser (didn't know you could do that LOL) the button was not over the login.
What version IE are you using?

Well, now the printing is so small I need binoculers to read what I am typing. Why not just add a button like the reply button or something

[Neshi]

you do not need a bigger screen. When you are on internet with explorer just hold control and scroll towards you with the mouse (if you have a scroll wheel) it will decrease the size of the fonts and might just fix this problem. otherwise this option is available through the option in the top of IE.
Or as it was mentioned before, adjust the screen resolution to one that you're comfortable with, while still being small enough for the facebook thing not to be on top of the login things..

[Brownbikerbabe]

you do not need a bigger screen. When you are on internet with explorer just hold control and scroll towards you with the mouse (if you have a scroll wheel) it will decrease the size of the fonts and might just fix this problem. otherwise this option is available through the option in the top of IE.
Or as it was mentioned before, adjust the screen resolution to one that you're comfortable with, while still being small enough for the facebook thing not to be on top of the login things..

I did that and the font is too small...and the stupid facebook logo is still there hangin around like a ghost. Now its over the notifications button...Argh! If I zoom out and change the resolution I can't read wtf is written without having my nose to the screen...I already wear glasses! hulloooo!

[Corse1]

Does this on mine but if i click in the log in bar before the facebook icon covers it, I can then ignore the FB part and backspace to clear the KB window and just type in as per normal and it works fine........alternatively you can minimise the internet window using the screen ninmise (middle icon) and not the full minimise and then the FB icon does not cover the KB login window. Once logged in just maximise the screen again. I stay logged in so do not have to do this again.........

[Brownbikerbabe]

Does this on mine but if i click in the log in bar before the facebook icon covers it, I can then ignore the FB part and backspace to clear the KB window and just type in as per normal and it works fine........alternatively you can minimise the internet window using the screen ninmise (middle icon) and not the full minimise and then the FB icon does not cover the KB login window. Once logged in just maximise the screen again. I stay logged in so do not have to do this again.........


*SIGH* Why can't they just move the freakin button? Why do we have to play aound with resolutions and shit?

[Bald Eagle]

I don't care where the button is, it's more a fact of why 'integrate' a working forum space with a dubious spam laden noise fest like facebook. I went to a lot of bother to shutdown my facebook cos I got sick of all the mindless friend requests and dubious mafia farming apps. Maybe we should start a kill facebook thread.

[Corse1]

*SIGH* Why can't they just move the freakin button? Why do we have to play aound with resolutions and shit?

To do what I outlined there is no mucking around with resolution. Just hit trhe middle button next to the "close" button in the top right hand corner of your screen. Then log in and hit the button again.

[Brownbikerbabe]

I don't care where the button is, it's more a fact of why 'integrate' a working forum space with a dubious spam laden noise fest like facebook. I went to a lot of bother to shutdown my facebook cos I got sick of all the mindless friend requests and dubious mafia farming apps. Maybe we should start a kill facebook thread.

I AGREE 100% Get rid of it all together!!!! If I want you on my facebook account I will invite you....

[Corse1]

I don't care where the button is, it's more a fact of why 'integrate' a working forum space with a dubious spam laden noise fest like facebook. I went to a lot of bother to shutdown my facebook cos I got sick of all the mindless friend requests and dubious mafia farming apps. Maybe we should start a kill facebook thread.

Yep and I'm in agreeance with this too. FB was a noivelty at first and now its a right royal pain in the ass!

[wysper]

I don't care where the button is, it's more a fact of why 'integrate' a working forum space with a dubious spam laden noise fest like facebook. I went to a lot of bother to shutdown my facebook cos I got sick of all the mindless friend requests and dubious mafia farming apps. Maybe we should start a kill facebook thread.

Yep add me to the non integration list!

[bogan]

Remove the facebook link!

No! I don't know how!

and SpankMe knows best, all hail spankme :thud: and crazypants too.

[Neshi]

another way to avoid is, is to log in using tab to get to the next little window to write your KB login information, check the little box to remember you so you will be automatically signed in when visiting this site...

[Gubb]

Ditch Explorer, and get a better Browser.

Mozilla is much better, free, and doesn't have nearly as many issues.

[Mom]

check the little box to remember you so you will be automatically signed in when visiting this site...

You might want to revise that if you are in a flatting situation and others in your abode are members too. The sneaky buggers have been known to log in as you and well post extremely purile, but somehow funny at the same time, threads by you :yes:

[marty]

brownbabe might want to take a chill pill too. it's only the internet

[Neshi]

You might want to revise that if you are in a flatting situation and others in your abode are members too. The sneaky buggers have been known to log in as you and well post extremely purile, but somehow funny at the same time, threads by you :yes:

hmm.. haven't found anyone of my age with a bike, that attends to KB or their grouprides. So I am not afraid that would happen. Besides, no one touches my laptop besides me!

[Mom]

hmm.. haven't found anyone of my age with a bike, that attends to KB or their grouprides. So I am not afraid that would happen. Besides, no one touches my laptop besides me!

You have been warned :killingme

You need to know that even your "friends" will do this evil deed :yes:

I am saving your name to my memory banks, you are welcome.

[Mental Trousers]

Ad-block the button :shutup:

[neels]

You can change you KB link to your settings page http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/usercp.php then you get a nice big login page in the middle of the screen.

'tis what I do on my laptop.

[wysper]

Ad-block the button :shutup:

can you do that? How? Is it browser specific? ie a Firefox add on or something?

[Mental Trousers]

can you do that? How? Is it browser specific? ie a Firefox add on or something?

Both Firefox and Google Chrome have Ad-Block add-ons/extensions.

[pete376403]

put the cursor into the password box. Use shift + tab to move the cursor into the userid box (underneath the facebook shit) type in your username, then tab to the password box. type in your password. You dont need to resize anything.

[ajturbo]

i have never logged onto facebook while on KB.. what the hell you on about.... oh , wait, your Canadian...

(actually, i cannot remember the last time i logged on to face book....hell it may have been to delete it...)

[Eyegasm]

I have the best fix ever.

Never signed up to facebook.

Problem solved.

[Berries]

What are face books ?

[Brownbikerbabe]

brownbabe might want to take a chill pill too. it's only the internet


I am chillaxin, I figured out how to avoid "the FB button" shrink the screen, log in and then expand it...:mellow:

[wysper]

I have the best fix ever.

Never signed up to facebook.

Problem solved.

even if you haven't signed up to facebook the link is still there isn't it?

[sinfull]

What are face books ?
School year book !

[Maha]

What are face books ?

I with you Berries....I am not into all that stuff, and whats with 'Ad-Block add-ons/extensions'?
It has been pointed out to me over the last few months that a number of members cant be arsed with KB anymore because of the way it has (and seems to be) headed.

I dont care how many members are on facebook or bebo, Kiwibiker should remain basically that.
Where does it all stop? will there eventually be a 'trademe' button added?
Will there be 'By Groceries Online' button added?

Get back to the future!

[Grubber]

I heard someone got confused between Facebook and My Space and invited people to "come onto my face".Got 80,000 friends now apparently!
Go figure.....

[Mully]

I with you Berries....I am not into all that stuff, and whats with 'Ad-Block add-ons/extensions'?
!

In my day......
You kids get off my lawn.
And so on, and so forth.

[slofox]

and whats with 'Ad-Block add-ons/extensions'?.



Geez, Maha - ad-block is what you do when ya makin' a concrete block fence. You add a block each time you wanna make it bigger...

[Maha]

Geez, Maha - ad-block is what you do when ya makin' a concrete block fence. You add a block each time you wanna make it bigger...

Similar to Lego-Land?

[slofox]

Similar to Lego-Land?

Ahhherrrrrrr...we dint have no lego in der olden daze...just meccano sets...see, they hadn't invented plastic back then...

[Brownbikerbabe]

even if you haven't signed up to facebook the link is still there isn't it?

YES!!!


I with you Berries....I am not into all that stuff, and whats with 'Ad-Block add-ons/extensions'?
It has been pointed out to me over the last few months that a number of members cant be arsed with KB anymore because of the way it has (and seems to be) headed.

I dont care how many members are on facebook or bebo, Kiwibiker should remain basically that.
Where does it all stop? will there eventually be a 'trademe' button added?
Will there be 'By Groceries Online' button added?

Get back to the future!

100% agree with keeping it basic! Why can't you just put a Kiwibiker group on facebook and members on facebook can just join on there!?

[allycatz]

The Facebook link sits right on top of my log-in window so if Im on another computer I cant log in. Doesn't matter on my laptop as its permanently signed in

[Str8 Jacket]

The Facebook link sits right on top of my log-in window so if Im on another computer I cant log in. Doesn't matter on my laptop as its permanently signed in

But you can. Click in the password box and then hit 'shift+tab' and viola, you can log in without logging onto facebook. You just cant see what you have typed so be careful, lol

[Rogue Rider]

Face book is pooh's, KB is awesome..... I don't have any facebook details required to login on KB, if I did, I would most prob have to leave as I have an immense dislike for fb.... My family use FB but personally, not my kettle of fish.

[Brownbikerbabe]

The Facebook link sits right on top of my log-in window so if Im on another computer I cant log in. Doesn't matter on my laptop as its permanently signed in

that is why I am so frustrated, the damn button sit right where you log in and whenyou click it it takes you to facebook log in...ARg!

[Str8 Jacket]

that is why I am so frustrated, the damn button sit right where you log in and whenyou click it it takes you to facebook log in...ARg!

*sigh* if only there was a solution..... :thud:

[Maha]

Facebook is the 'Galdious' of the forum world.....its for girls!

[nodrog]

for fucksake, life is so complicated aint it

[DMNTD]

for fucksake, life is so complicated aint it

You look hot in pink

[nodrog]

You look hot in pink

i look hot in anything

[SpankMe]

The only people having problems with the Facebook image are those using older browsers on low resolution screens. So best to update your browser to the latest version.

Firefox (http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/personal.html) - Chrome (http://www.google.com/chrome) - Opera (http://www.opera.com/) - Internet Explorer (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/Internet-explorer/default.aspx) - Safari (http://www.apple.com/safari/)

Personally I don't see the attraction of social networking sites, but many do and more integration with them is how forum software is moving. If you don't like the extra features, then just don't use them.

[slofox]

Instead of pasting your faces all over facebook, why don't we start a site for pasting your arse all over? Called ARSEBOOK. I reckon it'd be a hit...:stoogie:

[Mental Trousers]

Instead of pasting your faces all over facebook, why don't we start a site for pasting your arse all over? Called ARSEBOOK. I reckon it'd be a hit...:stoogie:

It's called KB

[slofox]

It's called KB

Ahhhh...I was wondering about that actually....

[Headbanger]

How about integrating it into the colour scheme a bit better?

Sticks out like dogs balls.