BuddyPress.org | thealchemist | Activity https://buddypress.org/members/thealchemist/activity/ Activity feed for thealchemist. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:19:24 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 79fa93286b011d8a0fb9f0c74dc97164 thealchemist started the forum topic ScholarPress Showcase in the group BuddyPress ScholarPress Courseware http://buddypress.org/community/groups/buddypress-courseware/forum/topic/scholarpress-samples/ Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:56:40 +0000 I’m intrigued by this application and may have some use for it in the future for a client or two. However, without screenshots or a link to a site actively using it, I don’t want to have to build my own sample […]

]]> 21d9c102ec9b85e6a86eb501105712d1 thealchemist started the forum topic I HATE MY HOSTING COMPANY! Site Crash and Burn ... Need Valium and Help. in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/i-hate-my-hosting-company-site-crash-and-burn-need-valium-and-help/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:26:55 +0000 Ok. As short a story as possible. Have WP/BP with all the bells and whistles. Over 1,000 members with 15,000+ pageviews, 2,500 new visitors every month. Hosting company shut it down because it was hogging CPU. Fine. I started a new hosting account for this client. Performed a full cpanel backup. Requested the hosting company […]

]]> 80f21b53237bd23fba5748ba4a0eb58e thealchemist posted on the forum topic ScholarPress Showcase in the group BuddyPress ScholarPress Courseware http://buddypress.org/community/groups/buddypress-courseware/forum/topic/scholarpress-samples/#post-89017 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:44:46 +0000 @Stas Sushkov Nice to see the courseware …

@jyakkudesu Good job!

]]> 4fd4fc36d780da9d0488d3e2a581f60a thealchemist posted on the forum topic ScholarPress Showcase in the group BuddyPress ScholarPress Courseware http://buddypress.org/community/groups/buddypress-courseware/forum/topic/scholarpress-samples/#post-89016 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:39:07 +0000 @upscguide … nice to be able to see the course in action. I’m a bit confused upon arrival, though; so from a usability standpoint you may want to give the home page a bit more clarity. … and the popunder at click is nasty making the site flicker with every link.

]]> faa13e0d609e394f0b8886a956f37cd4 thealchemist posted on the forum topic Using Citizen Kane BP theme - How to Change Subsection Header Image in the group Miscellaneous http://buddypress.org/community/groups/miscellaneous/forum/topic/using-citizen-kane-bp-theme-how-to-change-subsection-header-image/#post-88717 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:47:49 +0000 Thanks!

]]> 7f5d1e0a398f619b3dd2d32eeb7fc2e2 thealchemist started the forum topic Using Citizen Kane BP theme - How to Change Subsection Header Image in the group Miscellaneous http://buddypress.org/community/groups/miscellaneous/forum/topic/using-citizen-kane-bp-theme-how-to-change-subsection-header-image/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:14:11 +0000 I am using autoblogging software on this site http://www.xbox-arena.com and, since I am not managing them at the time they post, a grey box shows up. I thought that was an image but I can not find it in the source files to replace it with the site’s logo. Any ideas on how to change […]

]]> a9b6e70b4c98a8a78780b30828103666 thealchemist posted on the forum topic How to enlarge the Header image and add music? in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/how-to-enlarge-the-header-image-and-add-music/#post-88704 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:01:43 +0000 What do you mean by “add music?” do you mean to have music automatically begin playing when someone visits the site because, if so, DON’T.

]]> 2e576b14337d0a3877372cadeaa5dc4f thealchemist posted on the forum topic Application Pool Limit? in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/application-pool-limit/#post-88103 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:51:19 +0000 Unless someone else has a WP-MultiSite with BP and an equivalent number of plugins, I have to assume that it is a server situation. It is, in fact a shared server, so that would account for the constant crashing. The actual error message is “Service Temporarily Unavailable The server is temporarily unable to service your […]

]]> cda2e4234a2934a4c0eabc48f39850a7 thealchemist posted on the forum topic Application Pool Limit? in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/application-pool-limit/#post-88101 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:49:05 +0000 I am using “Citizen Kane” I REALLY like the theme. Using it on http://www.xbox-arena.com, too.

]]> fd3a33c53ea15646f5846c37dafce0da thealchemist posted on the forum topic Application Pool Limit? in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/application-pool-limit/#post-87977 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:40:33 +0000 Well, I’ve started trimming down some of the plugins … hopefully this will stop the 503’s.

]]> feb217e776d26c092026d413779e8bda thealchemist started the forum topic Application Pool Limit? in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/application-pool-limit/ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:07:24 +0000 I have a new site that’s grown rather quickly. NSFW http://www.lockedndenied.com with 423 members in 37 days or so. It is WP 3.0.4 and BP 1.2.7 with 30 Plugins. Achievements, Akisment, All in one SEO, BP Registration Options, BuddyPress, BuddyPress Chat Component, BuddyPress Community Stats, BuddyPress Group Forum Extras, BuddyPress Forum…[Read more]

]]> 0bd1835fdb1cde53e06af7b9a2a532df thealchemist posted on the forum topic Chat Rooms, Chat Scripts - Any Recommendations? in the group Miscellaneous http://buddypress.org/community/groups/miscellaneous/forum/topic/chat-rooms-chat-scripts-any-recommendations/#post-87576 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:39:27 +0000 The Results are in!
BOWOB does not function. Breaks the theme. Awaiting response from developer.
BP-Chat does not function. Been in beta 2 for ages. Does not recognize when members are logged in and the time for users to display in chat is so long most peeps gave up.
Looks like I will get cometchat.

]]> a85dd55ec9b090a7900c9c7bdc04291e thealchemist posted on the forum topic Chat Rooms, Chat Scripts - Any Recommendations? in the group Miscellaneous http://buddypress.org/community/groups/miscellaneous/forum/topic/chat-rooms-chat-scripts-any-recommendations/#post-87567 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:47:30 +0000 @pcwriter … Thanks!

]]> 66a2885759c42ee98e6da987207ea492 thealchemist posted an update in the group Buddypress-Ajax-Chat: Well, no way to post this on the developer's site so will […] https://buddypress.org/updates/p/133088/ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:06:59 +0000 Well, no way to post this on the developer’s site so will post here.
Chat crashes frequently. Often display a 503 error. Can’t seem to stay on when there are a lot of logins/logouts or multiple members in chat.
Is this error due to the plugin or to CPU/usage or server speed?

]]> 0 adc75d6ae36a68da4125e0fd37e8616f thealchemist joined the group Buddypress-Ajax-Chat https://buddypress.org/updates/p/133087/ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:05:14 +0000 0 779ffb1de7ce7ab5e727a112dfa6c73c thealchemist started the forum topic Chat Rooms, Chat Scripts - Any Recommendations? in the group Miscellaneous http://buddypress.org/community/groups/miscellaneous/forum/topic/chat-rooms-chat-scripts-any-recommendations/ Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:00:50 +0000 Though not necessarily a BP thing I am looking for a good chat script. I have tried a few and decided to BuddyPress Chat Component but it is shutting down rather frequently and giving 503 errors. Is this due to the script or maybe server / CPU issues? Either way, do any of you use […]

]]> 221c5d31732afcef472d6cfceb23cbc2 thealchemist posted on the forum topic I Wanna Poke Somebody! in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/i-wanna-poke-somebody/#post-87543 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:49:04 +0000 Doesn’t do a thing. Create a menu item “Example Admin” with two fields “Option One” and “Option Two” and a “Save Settings” button … that’s it. An instruction link goes to a dead page.

]]> 54513c34191f378a0ebf6239dcf44d3e thealchemist posted on the forum topic Widget Logic and Conditional Tags in Citizen Kane Theme? in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/widget-logic-and-conditional-tags-in-citizen-kane-theme/#post-87541 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:36:00 +0000 @r-a-y Thanks for the suggestion. But did not work; and probably because the regular BP Activity Stream is not the home page for this theme.

]]> b7ffa1353f9de92225db9cead6c4235a thealchemist posted on the forum topic fyi: WP-reCAPTCHA works fine with BuddyPress in the group Third Party Components & Plugins http://buddypress.org/community/groups/third-party-components-plugins/forum/topic/fyi-wp-recaptcha-works-fine-with-buddypress/?topic_page=3#post-87517 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:44:20 +0000 I have a completely different problem … CAPTCHA on comments appears fine. It is not appearing on the registration page: http://www.xbox-arena.com/register

]]> b6b8866e27d8d7aeb2d9e89d4a1f56a2 thealchemist posted on the forum topic Removing thousands of spam users in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/removing-thousands-of-spam-users/#post-87514 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:29:18 +0000 @hnla I know that there will be a segment of the population who will be prevented from joining because I am blocking IP addresses. But, I want/need these prevented in the first place and I do not understand why this is not addressed in the core and has to be something I must “hunt through the […]

]]> 64c2ebfb7011808f3088b55de43cefd3 thealchemist posted on the forum topic Removing thousands of spam users in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/removing-thousands-of-spam-users/#post-87507 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:27:36 +0000 What I have to ask is “Why?” and “How?” are these spambots accessing and creating users? I have one site that uses WP multisite with BP and there’s a great plugin “BP Registration Options” that works well enough to grab and display all new member requests and displays IP addresses; which I then add to […]

]]> 542e1e6bde735fa89353cf3df815bf44 thealchemist posted on the forum topic I Wanna Poke Somebody! in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/i-wanna-poke-somebody/#post-87504 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:18:09 +0000 It would be great to have a counter, too.

]]> 1459b7091a29a3993ca668bfdb2f6b70 thealchemist posted on the forum topic Widget Logic and Conditional Tags in Citizen Kane Theme? in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/widget-logic-and-conditional-tags-in-citizen-kane-theme/#post-87502 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:01:45 +0000 ? Anyone? Am I barking up the wrong tree?

]]> 7243060eda1fe1c9490f0252c8dee838 thealchemist posted on the forum topic Widget Logic and Conditional Tags in Citizen Kane Theme? in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/widget-logic-and-conditional-tags-in-citizen-kane-theme/#post-87270 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:13:44 +0000 Likewise, if I want to have a widget appear on EVERY page/post EXCEPT “Home” I would normally use !is_home() but because widget logic is having some trouble distinguishing the home page of Citizen Kane I can’t use this option.

]]> 76eb5e7d36b04ed14fae1fc7e10a64f1 thealchemist posted on the forum topic Widget Logic and Conditional Tags in Citizen Kane Theme? in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/widget-logic-and-conditional-tags-in-citizen-kane-theme/#post-87267 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:54:51 +0000 Sincee I have a PAGE called “Home” assigned as “Widget Home Page” with ID number … hmmm … I’ll just use is_page(#) DOH! … … … Moments later … that didn’t work either.

]]> 885bb14a65f228b5f177188f9a1ba4f8 thealchemist started the forum topic Widget Logic and Conditional Tags in Citizen Kane Theme? in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/widget-logic-and-conditional-tags-in-citizen-kane-theme/ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:53:09 +0000 Here’s a bit of an oddity. Installed widget logic and using conditional tags to keep the “Members” and “Groups” widgets ONLY on the home page. Normally this is done with either is_home() or is_front_page(). Unfortunately, the widgets won’t appear on the home page with either tag. I have the “Recent Posts””Categories” and “Archives” widgets removed […]

]]> 9800bb1c4e7bfc2d1a1cdbd802a69fef thealchemist posted on the forum topic [NSFW] Avatars Not Displaying Across Blogs on WP Multisite Blogs in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/nsfw-avatars-not-displaying-across-blogs-on-wp-multisite-blogs/#post-871 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:08:46 +0000 The solution is here: http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/custom-avatars-arent-shown-on-single-blogs-in-wpmu/?topic_page=3&num=15#post-87167

]]> 4fea6c912633632018ad224b8a5fe7f9 thealchemist posted on the forum topic Custom avatars arent showed on single blogs in WPMU in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/custom-avatars-arent-shown-on-single-blogs-in-wpmu/?topic_page=3#post-87 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:08:04 +0000 In case anyone is still seeking answers to this challenge I have WP 3.0.4 MultiSite and BP 1.2.7 and @roberte ‘s solution works fine. However, I got so excited I forgot to make the “/” change but it still works fine. So, either solutions is good. Thanks @roberte

]]> beb9498fb3024a124d139cf57e99bbc0 thealchemist posted on the forum topic New Buddypress site: searching for some plugins in the group Third Party Components & Plugins http://buddypress.org/community/groups/third-party-components-plugins/forum/topic/new-buddypress-site-searching-for-some-plugins/#post-87163 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:44:40 +0000 I think I can help you with your request #5: BuddyPress Member Profile Stats
You can see it in action at my new site: http://www.xbox-arena.com

]]> 811b85c09e52ca998945b4052aaa1074 thealchemist posted on the forum topic Double instance of "logged in" widget in the group Requests & Feedback http://buddypress.org/community/groups/requests-feedback/forum/topic/double-instance-of-logged-in-widget/#post-87161 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:40:26 +0000 Yeah. Bug or hacker. I read somewhere in the last few days there would be a BP upgrade sooo possibly some artifact from that?

]]> 40ec67fddb740420fb3a42eb8c4be4d2 thealchemist posted on the forum topic Send Message with Friend Request in the group Requests & Feedback http://buddypress.org/community/groups/requests-feedback/forum/topic/send-message-with-friend-request/#post-87158 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:35:13 +0000 Me, three.

]]> 81f73df095944c98cf01c53ba76244b7 thealchemist started the forum topic "Select All" Function in Groups Invite in the group Requests & Feedback http://buddypress.org/community/groups/requests-feedback/forum/topic/select-all-function-in-groups-invite/ Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:34:23 +0000 Has the ability to “Select All” during the Group invite process ever been considered? I would guess it might get crazy with 100s of members and maybe multiple new groups a day but it might be a function that can be turned on/off by admin. It would help in the early life of a site […]

]]> cd781cb27cfed4819425b14c1cac9801 thealchemist posted an update in the group BP Group Hierarchy: Is there a place I can see this test in action? https://buddypress.org/updates/p/132353/ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:07:35 +0000 Is there a place I can see this test in action?

]]> 0 5347f195c3e53c82fe27186a2f3b496f thealchemist joined the group BP Group Hierarchy https://buddypress.org/updates/p/132352/ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:06:20 +0000 0 a9247d24dc7e18f029655dc7f687dfac thealchemist started the forum topic I Wanna Poke Somebody! in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/i-wanna-poke-somebody/ Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:01:49 +0000 Bad joke. Was thinking it would be great to create a “poke” “wink” “tease” “kiss” “hug” whatever we want to call it button on profiles … see someone’s profile you like and “poke’em” … sends a brief message to the recipient “You’ve been poked by ….” and, of course, the ability to name it what […]

]]> 26f156eba94d3933e12fc652009e4821 thealchemist posted on the forum topic Making the "Profile" Tab Open When Viewing a Profile vs "Activity" in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/making-the-profile-tab-open-when-viewing-a-profile-vs-activity/#post-870 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:29:59 +0000 Well … heck. This conflicts with BP Chat. I got tons of error messages. So, deactivated BP Chat and I see the above code at the top of the browser window and the function won’t work. hmmmm.

]]> 13e273d4562c609e21adbeee4a528cee thealchemist posted on the forum topic Donate Function Not .. um ... Functioning in the group CubePoints Buddypress Integration http://buddypress.org/community/groups/cubepoints-buddypress-integration/forum/topic/donate-function-not-um-functioning/#post-86888 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:08:46 +0000 Just so’s ya know … the current beta update fixes this:

http://cubepoints.com/forums/topic/cubepoints-214-beta-fix-for-wp3

]]> f0a286e88a88bb998e9cb579a01b6657 thealchemist started the forum topic Donate Function Not .. um ... Functioning in the group CubePoints Buddypress Integration http://buddypress.org/community/groups/cubepoints-buddypress-integration/forum/topic/donate-function-not-um-functioning/ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:51:19 +0000 This might have to go to the WP site but thought I’d pop it in here to see if anyone else is having the challenge … I’ve used Achievement on another site so thought to try CubePoints on this new one: http://www.xbox-arena.com but having loads of trouble. First the “Donate” function just opens a pop-up […]

]]> 7ec2b5a18cd1690f8d40930ab8a3751d thealchemist posted on the forum topic bug report & feature request in the group BuddyPress Gifts http://buddypress.org/community/groups/buddypress-gifts/forum/topic/bug-report-feature-request/#post-86885 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:43:14 +0000 Using WP3.0.4 and BP 1.2.7 and I have “Gift Setup” and that’s it. I don’t see how to give gifts or accept gifts from a user pov. http://www.xbox-arena.com/ Any ideas on why? This is all I see inthe member profile. You still don’t have any gift yet!

]]> 777603aaef832e8e08ebb7282ece847b thealchemist joined the group BuddyPress Gifts https://buddypress.org/updates/p/131808/ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:26:43 +0000 0 e1960985880dea9ca3670442cd7e409c thealchemist joined the group CubePoints Buddypress Integration https://buddypress.org/updates/p/131804/ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:37:38 +0000 0 8a4e95998bfbe86c291eba3280418868 thealchemist posted an update in the group BP Group Categories/Types: Anyone using this plugin have a site I can see it implemented on? https://buddypress.org/updates/p/131766/ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:50:36 +0000 Anyone using this plugin have a site I can see it implemented on?

]]> 0 a3275c64b142a8ecc159840f181f3718 thealchemist joined the group BP Group Categories/Types https://buddypress.org/updates/p/131765/ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:50:14 +0000 0 5b839d0fb2d0084bcb276835c4719784 thealchemist posted on the forum topic Groups and SubGroups in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/groups-and-subgroups/#post-86858 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:47:25 +0000 Consider me in … for example, creating a gamer fan site so the SuperGroup might be “XBOX” subGroups might “Kinect” and Electronic Arts. subGroups of “Kinect” might be each of the games for Kinect and subgroups of EA might be their individual games.

]]> 33632bd3fe4c805c3176d2d5e2be1fdf thealchemist posted on the forum topic New theme - sneak preview in the group Creating & Extending http://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/new-theme-sneak-preview/?topic_page=2#post-86857 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:44:18 +0000 Nice work! I am thoroughly impressed.

]]> 39b4cd4d5b51d1d905f6e41177dac8dc thealchemist posted on the forum topic Change the Verbiage from "Unlocked" to Other? in the group Achievements http://buddypress.org/community/groups/achievements/forum/topic/change-the-verbiage-from-unlocked-to-other/#post-86746 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:47:39 +0000 Is it in the loader.php file? There’s a comment that says I can override them in wp-config.php which I am a little leary of doing.

]]> c2dd21b360362a68064a8603867c3f2a thealchemist started the forum topic Change the Verbiage from "Unlocked" to Other? in the group Achievements http://buddypress.org/community/groups/achievements/forum/topic/change-the-verbiage-from-unlocked-to-other/ Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:24:16 +0000 So, I have this adult BDSM fetish site where the term “Unlocked” is antithetical to the concept. I have tried to find where the word “unlocked” is in the code so I can change it to something else … Anyone know where this may be?

]]> 3b8c8a101257b25617d0065fbd9ec067 thealchemist posted on the forum topic Making the "Profile" Tab Open When Viewing a Profile vs "Activity" in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/making-the-profile-tab-open-when-viewing-a-profile-vs-activity/#post-865 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:51:19 +0000 Nope. Nada. hmmmm.

]]> 8011f7ac25b51ba81bfaf6e1713759f8 thealchemist posted on the forum topic CSS Trick - How to style Activity Stream odd and even posts. in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/css-trick-how-to-style-activity-stream-odd-and-even-posts/#post-86535 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:34:50 +0000 AHA! Thank you for your help! Looks nice!

]]> 7ea5946392b0c56450b168171f7d0ffa thealchemist posted on the forum topic Making the "Profile" Tab Open When Viewing a Profile vs "Activity" in the group How-To and Troubleshooting http://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/making-the-profile-tab-open-when-viewing-a-profile-vs-activity/#post-865 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:08:59 +0000 Well, I have created the bp-custom.php file, added the code they suggested, uploaded … and nada. So, I am likely missing something obvious. How does the page know to even ‘look’ at the bp-custom.php file? Also, the trick suggested works for groups … how would / could this be altered to work on the profile?

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